The name is a combination of - Enoteca, meaning Wine Library, and Cantina Sociale, which is a wine making facility in Italy. Serving up elements of both these concepts, creates a social neighborhood wine bar, where patrons can taste wines from all over Italy and Ontario while enjoying a meal inspired by Nonna and classic Roman cuisine.
Chef Rocco Agostino’s menu features a great assortment of appetizers, daily house made pastas and a variety of carnivore choices, in a, according to the website, la cucina della nonna style (Grandma’s cooking). Its worth noting the 80 wines under $80 a bottle and the unique cheese list, which includes tastes like balsamic washed ricotta salata and house pulled mozzarella.
Our party enjoyed our meal, the ambiance and the wine. I would certainly recommend this new resto to any of my friends, but bring your cash - the wine is not cheap and your tab runs high... quickly. Worth noting that Eno-Teca has a tasting menu, that pairs a half-glass of wine with your five tasting plates. Unfortunately, my party and I didn't try it, but it appeared that many tables were going with the tasting option - looked nice.
In the end, we all agreed that we were willing to look past the plain (overpriced) salad and dry (perhaps old?) cheeses, and that overall, the food was fresh, tasty and the amazing wait-staff made our experience that much better.
Ps - THANKFULLY, half the restaurant is held for reservations and half is for walk-in only. Worth making a reservation to avoid the 1.5hr to 2.5hr wait for a table...
Location: 1288 Dundas Street West
Tel: 416-534-1200
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