Trattoria Nervosa

Last month , my family and I went out for dinner at the place my niece recommended. I ordered the Icelandic fish with black rice and artichoke, which was delicious. The rest of the family had various dishes like cheese appetizers, kale salad, octopus, and risotto with beef, all of which they enjoyed. Our server, Mark, was exceptional. He took the time to explain the menu and made sure my blind dad was well taken care of. Despite being busy, Mark kept a positive attitude and entertained us throughout the meal. However, there was an issue with the kid’s pasta order. The manager was rude and unhelpful, causing a delay. Thankfully, Mark caught a mistake with the pasta before my grandson ate it, as it contained pork meatballs instead of the correct order. Although I had to leave for the airport, my family later spoke to a female manager who addressed the situation. Overall, we had a wonderful time, thanks to Mark’s excellent service and the delicious food.

Loved the atmosphere and their cozy roof top patio. Tried the Buratta, the arugula salad and funghi pizza.

One of the best pastas I've ever tried, Im not even a mushroom lover but their Fungi pasta is beyond flavorful! You can substitute or exclude meat if you're vegetarian. Just a tad cramped and couldn't hear my date talking right in front of me. Still had a good time. :)

The ambiance is cozy, although it was a bit noisy. The pizzas are delicious and it’s always my go-to at the end of a long week. The service was friendly and attentive. If you’re looking for a cozy spot with great Italian food in Toronto, Trattoria Nervosa is definitely worth a visit.

If you want to feel like you’re eating in Italy, this is the restaurant to visit! The food here is exceptional!! The Nduja pizza is the best pizza on the menu! Try the meatballs and the rigatoni, they are excellent!! And the tiramisu is to die for!! The service is absolutely amazing! Ask for Alex P, he’s the best!! And behind the bar, Ray made me feel like I was back in Cuba with his mojito!! Superb! Best experience ever! We’ll be back soon!

Beautiful weather for Canada Day, took advantage of the ROM free admission. Decided to find a nice patio for dinner in Yorkville, I swear. every other car I saw was either a Lamborghini, Corvette or a luxury European model. Didn't see one Tesla, lol. I guess climate change/carbon taxes are the furthest from their minds. They have a second floor patio, beware, it can get hot when the sun is shining. Ordered the funghi pizza and beef carpaccio. Pizza was ok, crust could have been crispier and it needed additional seasoning. Beef carpaccio was good, meat was fresh and had clean beefy flavor profile. Service was excellent and efficient, our waiter was friendly and helpful. Would I go back, maybe. Need to try their pasta dishes to be fair, but I would stay away from their 2nd floor patio and go for their street level patio instead.

I came to Yorkville to try again this popular restaurant and its dishes. I have to admit that the quality of food and care applied to each plate makes the difference around the area. It is located on a tiny corner, inside an old house which gives you those Italian/European vibes. Menu offers antipasti/starters, salads, pizza and mains, where you can find pastas, risotto, meats, and some fish. Menu is not extensive but gives you enough options to satisfy your taste. Antipasti menu offers a good variety of appetizers, where you can choose either a burrata, polpette (meatballs) or polipo (octopus) . Any of those three options are a good choice to start your meal. Salads are nothing special, however you can taste the ingredients are fresh and prepared at the moment. Rucola salad is the one I would most recommend. It is simple and comes with a lemon vinaigrette which elevates the flavors. The second time I tried this salad they added too much lemon in the vinaigrette but other than that it tasted good. Pizzas here are real ones, with handmade crust, juicy on the inside, a but crunchy on the outside replicating the ones from Rome. Ingredients are all natural, they are all cut and cooked at the moment. I also tried their famous risotto with beef short rib, which is an excellent plate. The rib was perfectly cooked , being tender and juicy. The rice was al dente and with the correct amount of butter and parmesan cheese. For a party of two, I would recommend ordering everything to share, starting with an appetizer or a salad, and then pizza and a pasta/risotto or main. A dessert is always a good option to finish. Be careful because this place is generally very busy, mostly in weekends, and they don’t accept reservations but only walk-ins. So allow 5-20min wait when you are planning to come. Also, this is not a quiet place, it becomes noisy inside due to the echo of the architecture of the house.

Nice and cozy, italian place on Yorkville, great location. It was busy but we managed to get a table. The staff is not very attentive nor friendly but the food is good. I tried the Fungi mushroom pasta and it was delicious! So rich and creamy. I also tried the risotto Nervossa with meat and it was delicious too. Their lasagna is one of the best in town! Nice view of Yorkville Ave!

It is a delightful experience in Trattoria. The food was delicious across the board. The salad was very refreshing and healthy, providing a great start to the meal. Both the pasta and risotto were well-seasoned, bursting with flavor. The pizza was a pleasant surprise, as it didn't feel heavy or fattening at all. The atmosphere was charming, and the service was commendable, especially as they were doing their best in the rain with water in the covered patio. Despite the weather challenges, the staff remained attentive and friendly, making our dining experience enjoyable.

Excellent food with excellent service! Our server was so lovely and really went above and beyond explaining the menu in detail to us and recommending dishes matching our dietary requirements. The pizza was very fresh and the sauce base was delicious! Also loved loved the creamy mafalde Al funghi pasta 😍 the portion sizes are perfect too!