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I had a pizza with Brussels sprouts and caramelized onions! It was really unique and delicious. I thought it could have done with a bit more sweetness…
Kenna Simpson
Nodo
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I have beeb here twice; one experience was OK the other less enjoyable. Lastnight was s tiny corner table by somewhat drafty window as the outside men…
Alex Sims
Nodo
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Our first visit was last yr for fathers day it was amazing from the time you walk in the hellos and smile on there faces made you feel like homeWe tri…
Marianne Lofranco
Nodo
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10 Reviews on “Nodo”
Yikes…this place has really gone down hill. Service is really lacking here, they forget orders all the time and do not even care to apologize for the long waits. Some restaurants get busy and forget about the customers, and looks like this is one of them. I do not recommend.
Excellent addition to the Junction! Food is fantastic, atmosphere is hopping. Can’t wait to return! My pasta was superb especially as I was pregnant at the time and I was quite picky back then. Staff is friendly and accommodating.
I was so impressed with the food here, absolutely delicious! Cannot wait to get back and try something different in the menu! Not to mention the atmosphere is cozy and inviting along with friendly and attentive staff!
The drinks were creative and tasty. They did a good job of making Italian food interesting and a step better than a bowl of pasta. Great host and servers. The ambience is vibrant and tasteful. Long wait times at this popular restaurant on a Saturday night. We’ll be back soon…but maybe on a weeknight. I can’t risk being hangry. 🙂
The Junction was unusually hopping on a coolish, windy October Tuesday and sans reservation, we walked into NODO, the neighbourhood’s Italian-inspired take on the old country’s comfort food and quickly greeted by a smiling staff and a selection of tables for four. I am always a bit concerned when I arrive after seven on a weeknight and find empty tables in a trendy neighbourhood like the Junction that offers a vast selection of venue and food choices. My fears were quickly relieved as the Italian shabby-chic, rustic room began to fill up.NODO (Italian for knot or knob and referring to those lovely, warm gnarly loops of bread served by your Italian Nona) is a bright spot on the Junction Food scene and considering it’s location (right next door the always busy and bustling Playa Cabana Cantina) is doing quite well for itself, thank you very much.We have a catch-up dinner with John’s cousin Jim and lovely wife Joanne and wine and water ordered, we quickly dive into gabbing. Our stellar wait-person (those who know me and follow followsummer know I almost NEVER praise Toronto’s wait staff), politely and knowledgeably walk us through the menu, offering recommendations, many of which we consider. We order several nibbles to go with our sips: of course the namesake Olive Calde E Nodini, those bright olives gently nestled against warm knobby knots of bread. While yummy, I prefer Bar Buca’s nodini: smaller, more garlic and lightly dusted with rosemary and salt. Additional helpings of the lovely Involtini di Melanzane are ordered: eggplant wrapped caciocavallo, sitting in a bright, light tomato sugo, the slightly tangy, slightly salty cheese an excellent counter to the rich tomato sauce. And of course, a side of the recommended and apparently popular Arancini, the meat ragu a warm and comforting addition to our catch up conversation.We skip the pizza menu and all decide on pasta, looking for additional Sicilian comfort for an already crazy busy week. Joanne opts for the Orecchiette: the tiny pillows finished with bites of garlic barese sausage, garlic rapini and mascarpone with a sprinkling of chili. I choose the same pasta but upon consultation with above-mentioned wait-person, substitute in (a very accommodating kitchen!) a San Marzano sweet tomato sauce with some spicy fresh basil to finish. Jim enjoys his ‘Old School’ gnocchi: hand rolled (light just like Nona made ’em) with truffle oil, Reggiano, nestled in some rich wild boar ragu.The room continues its Tuesday night, trendy Junction ebb and flow: locals and out of neighbourhood first timers enjoying the chatty ambiance. Our Italian maitre d’, personally thanks us for our patronage and we wander to a cab and say our good nights. Kudos to the kitchen for their flexibility with substitutions and the wait, front of house and bussing staff for their personable, knowledgeable yet unobtrusive service. If you are looking for a casual, fresh take on Italian comfort food, then hop on over to The Junction and dream of a warm Sicilian vacation. Tell them your Nona sent you. followsummer.net
My husband and I ordered takeout from Nodo. I have eaten here before but it was the first time I got takeout. I have celiac disease and I am always very clear when I order food. They have accommodated me in the restaurant before with Gluten free penne. When the food arrived I noticed it was fusilli, not penne. Before I ate it I contacted the owner, who took my order, and he promised me that it was GF fusilli. So I started to eat it, after several bites I felt full & bloated. The pain started and my husband called again to confirm the order was correct, this is when Gian Marco sent us a picture of the pasta that was GF. I cook the same brand of pasta at home and the pasta keeps a yellow colour when done. The one I received was white. I threw up several times and we ended up going to St. Joe’s. The trauma my stomach went through was unnecessary if the kitchen staff was more careful. I understand restaurants get busy, but kitchen staff needs to take gluten free orders seriously and be more careful to not contaminate the orders.
Amazing pizza!. I have no words to describe it. the pizza at nodo is the best! i have been in italy a lot of time but pizza here is better!