Vittorio's on Avenue

Vittorios on Avenue 137 Avenue Rd 416 924 7441

Cico, you never fail. You have more energy than anyone I know. You greet the guests as if they are your best friend and your memory boggles the mind.
Vittorio’s is the new kid on the block at Avenue Rd and Davenport. This location has a sad past of failed restaurants. Not this time. Clearly Cico has his following. The place has been crowded on my past two visits to this location.
The restaurant has a charming appeal. When you enter you face a large bar with an oversize mirror. A whimsical mural is painted on the far wall. The tables are well spaced and some are on different levels. This provides a feeling of space. The service is always excellent. The food is authentic Italian and as good as any meal I have had in Italy. The pasta dishes are mouth watering delicious
I was dining at lunch with four family members. We have all followed Cico and his fine food from every restaurant he has owned.
The bread is so noteworthy. A small round loaf of foccacio covered with oil and rosemary is beyond fantastic. I won’t say how many orders we devoured. It was warm and melted in your mouth. Just in case you needed a little spice in your life a little dish with hot oil and spices was sufficient to raise your temperature immediately.
A Caesar Salad was shared as an appetizer. ($9.25) We all delved into it and it was demolished immediately.
My favorite dish is the Cappellini Gamberoni with black tiger shrimp, artichokes, and roasted peppers.($15.90) I salivate even when I think about this dish. It is always perfectly prepared and I can’t get enough of it. The shrimp are so tasty and perfectly prepared. Two of us enjoyed this fantastic dish.
Raviolacci is a ravioli dish with an exotic sauce.($16.25) The Rigatoni Pollo e Funghi is large portion filled with the tasty ingredients. There was nothing left on any of the four plates. We were all licking our lips.
Braciole is a favorite dish here. Stuffed veal with smoked mozzarella is prepared with prosciutto di parma, shallots, rosemary, thyme, sherry in a cabarnet reduction.($24.95)The portion is enormous and I am told the meat is perfectly flavored and very tender.
Grilled Pesce Misto also a big favorite.(market price)
In the past I have enjoyed the Melanzane alla Parmigiana. The baked eggplant with parmigiano cheese and tomato sauce is listed as an appetizer.($12.95) With a bowl of Zuppa del Giorno ($9.25) you can enjoy a full meal.
The Frutti di Mare Risotto offers mussels, clams, shrimps, scallops, calamari in a marinara sauce.($23.95)
Tirimasu and a Chocolate Brule completely finished our feast.
Our only complaint was that we felt we were going to be rolled out of the restaurant.
No matter your choice you are in for a perfection of flavors. The presentation is also inviting.
This is a gourmet dining spot that will indeed impress.