Little Italy

The one place in Toronto where finding a stiff caffè, the finest gelato, TO's best sandwich, underground acts, insanely delicious grilled octopus, and haggis (if you’re into it) is never more than a minute away. This particular Little Italy is considerably younger, cosmopolitan, and friendlier to creatives than its sister hood in NYC. And probably a little less obnoxiously Italian (which in this case is a good thing). In the midst of its own renaissance, a number of interesting and unique restaurants, bars, and shops run by some of Toronto’s up-and-coming have opened up and reinvigorated this once recently sleepy street. Just make sure to bring an empty stomach and a full wallet to get a taste for the real Little Italy.

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Sneaky Dee's

Address
431 College Street
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There’s a lot going on at Sneaky Dee’s. So many bands have graced the stage upstairs from unknown, up-and-coming, to super famous. There’s a bar close to the stage so you’ll never miss a beat. Guaranteed you’ll have a great time at any show you go see. Downstairs is a colourful, super graffitied bar and restaurant that makes arguably the city’s best nachos. (Death From Above Nachos are a personal fave, but if you can’t handle heat and are vegetarian/vegan, you’re covered too.) Tons of beers to choose from at great prices, and cocktails at a steal for $5.75. Never eat before you go, or just resign yourself to the fact that you WILL have a second dinner. It’s inevitable but oh so satisfying. Must eats: Death From Above Nachos, Greek Nachos, Pollo Adobo, Destroyer.

Sneaky Dee's
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Sneaky Dee's
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Sneaky Dee's
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Sneaky Dee's
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Sneaky Dee's
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Sneaky Dee's
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Snakes & Lattes

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