Y Not Italian!

4.9 (43)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

538 Manning Ave, Toronto, ON M6G 2V9

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Nestled in the heart of Little Italy, Y NOT ITALIAN! is a casual and fun bistro located at the corner of Harbord & Manning. Led by Peter Catarino, known for his successful ventures Spuntini and EVOO on Avenue Road, this cozy spot offers a diversified menu paired with an impressive 40 @ $60 wine list. Whether you're looking for a romantic date night, a lively group gathering, or a corporate buyout, Y NOT ITALIAN! has the perfect atmosphere for any occasion. With delicious cocktails, a warm, welcoming ambiance, and a touch of local charm, you’ll feel like you're dining in Italy. Salute e Buon Appetito!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean, Contemporary European
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(416) 546-7576
Website
http://ynotitaliantoronto.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
Please contact the restaurant regarding our Private Dining room for up to 24 people.

Location
538 Manning Ave, Toronto, ON M6G 2V9
Neighborhood
Little Italy / College St.
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, Wine

Zuppa del GiornoCA$11.00
Salt Spring B.C. MusselsCA$21.00
Shallots, garlic, white wine, tomato broth, scallions, fresh basil, crostini
Sardine alla GrigliaCA$17.00
Grilled sardines, served with olives, charred tomatoes, EVOO and onions
Gamberi ElenaCA$19.00
Tiger Shrimp, shallots, garlic, white wine, fresh herbs, EVOO & lemon
CarpaccioCA$21.00
Thinly sliced beef, baby arugula, shaved parmesan, EVOO, balsamic vinegar, lemon
PolpettiniCA$19.00
Beef and veal meatballs served on crostini, topped with herbed ricotta
Melanzane ParmigianaCA$19.00
Breaded and fried eggplant topped with tomato sauce and cheese

Insalata

Insalata Y NotCA$17.00
Spinach, radicchio, mushrooms, Feta cheese
Insalata CesareCA$17.00
Hearts of Romaine, garlic herbed crostini, smoked bacon, white anchovies, freshly grated parmesan, creamy dressing, lemon
Jimmy's Village SaladCA$17.00
Horiatiki salad, heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, peppers, olives, Feta cheese, EVOO
Bietole e ArugalaCA$17.00
Roasted red beets, baby arugula, goat cheese, herb crusted goat cheese, balsamic glaze, EVOO
Caprese SaladCA$19.00
Bufala mozzarella, vine ripened tomatoes, black olives, EVOO

Pasta

Spaghetti al PomodoroCA$21.00
Our classic tomato sauce with basil
Spaghetti FunghiCA$25.00
Wild mushroom medley, spinach, sundriedtomatoes, EVOO, garlic, Panko crusted Goat Cheese
Linguine di Mare FrancesCA$29.00
Black Tiger Shrimp, Salt Spring mussels, scallops, salmon, pernod cream sauce
Penne alla NormaCA$25.00
Sauteed eggplant, shallots, garlic, fresh herb tomato cream sauce
Gnocchi con FormaggioCA$25.00
Potato dumplings, four cheeses, cream
Fettucine al DivoCA$25.00
Chicken, bell peppers, white wine, sundried tomato pesto, cream sauce

Mains

Salmone AtlanticoCA$37.00
Pan seared Atlantic salmon, sesame seed crusted, topped with red and white cabbage slaw
Jumbo Tiger ShrimpCA$37.00
Garlic infused Black Tiger shrimp, lemon, herbs, EVOO
Pollo SupremoCA$30.00
Seared chicken breast topped with our house Piri Piri sauce
Vitello MilaneseCA$39.00
Breaded veal scallopini, served with spaghetti in tomato basil sauce

Dessert

BiscottiCA$3.00
AffogatoCA$11.00
Vanilla gelato topped with a shot of hot espresso
TiramisuCA$11.00
Lady finger biscuits dipped in espresso layered with Mascarpone cheese, whipped cream and liqueur
Gluten-Free Chocolate CakeCA$12.00
Rich and luxurious
Dulce De LecheCA$12.00
A classic indulgent cheesecake, infused and topped with creamy Argentinian caramel
Creme BruleeCA$12.00
Traditional vanilla custard topped with caramelized sugar
Gelato e SorbettiCA$9.00
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What 43 people are saying

Y Not Italian! reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.8Value

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43 Reviews

K
Katherine
Toronto9 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 11, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was our first visit to Y Not Italian and certainly not our last! We had a beautiful dinner for my husband’s birthday. Great food! Thank you again. Perfect night!
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Jacqueline
Toronto8 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 20, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely evening. The food was excellent and very reasonably priced, I loved the quiet and my freinds and i were abloe to enjoy social conversation. I will come again.
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Douglas
Toronto27 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 17, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding. Food, service and a sense of sitting at home enjoying a wonderful meal prepared for my, by someone else!
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Terry Gold
Toronto51 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 11, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great food and service. .........................................
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Grahame
Toronto6 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An exceptional dining experience. Cosy spot with delicious food paired with an extensive and fairly priced selection of wines.
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Jennifer Gold
Toronto2 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time. Great experience. Great service, selections and flavours! We'll be back!
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Nancy Gold
Toronto8 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Y Not Italian has become our new favorite place to eat. The ambience is amazing, food is beyond delicious, the prices are decent and we can have a conversation without yelling to hear each other. Dave and Joe are absolute gems and are always very accommodating. 5 ⭐️ all the way!
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John Gold
Toronto16 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first dinner at Y Not Italian. It was terrific — great food, friendly attentive service, good value. The Cesear salad, sardines, pasta and fish were excellent.
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Nancy Gold
Toronto8 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is the second time my partner and I have been here and we can’t say enough great things about it. The staff is very accommodating, the food is delicious, the ambiance is great. It’s become one of my favorite places to eat.
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Douglas
Toronto27 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A local neighbourhood gem with great food, great service and just great value.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean, Contemporary European
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(416) 546-7576
Website
http://ynotitaliantoronto.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
Please contact the restaurant regarding our Private Dining room for up to 24 people.

Location
538 Manning Ave, Toronto, ON M6G 2V9
Neighborhood
Little Italy / College St.
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, Wine

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Y Not Italian!

About this restaurant

Permanently Closed

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Additional information

Spuntini

Zuppa del GiornoCA$11.00

Salt Spring B.C. MusselsCA$21.00

Sardine alla GrigliaCA$17.00

Gamberi ElenaCA$19.00

CarpaccioCA$21.00

PolpettiniCA$19.00

Melanzane ParmigianaCA$19.00

Insalata

Insalata Y NotCA$17.00

Insalata CesareCA$17.00

Jimmy's Village SaladCA$17.00

Bietole e ArugalaCA$17.00

Caprese SaladCA$19.00

Pasta

Spaghetti al PomodoroCA$21.00

Spaghetti FunghiCA$25.00

Linguine di Mare FrancesCA$29.00

Penne alla NormaCA$25.00

Gnocchi con FormaggioCA$25.00

Fettucine al DivoCA$25.00

Mains

Salmone AtlanticoCA$37.00

Jumbo Tiger ShrimpCA$37.00

Pollo SupremoCA$30.00

Vitello MilaneseCA$39.00

Dessert

BiscottiCA$3.00

AffogatoCA$11.00

TiramisuCA$11.00

Gluten-Free Chocolate CakeCA$12.00

Dulce De LecheCA$12.00

Creme BruleeCA$12.00

Gelato e SorbettiCA$9.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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