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Carisma, Toronto, ON

Carisma

4.8
4.8
2166 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 16 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
Steps away from the King Edward Hotel, Toronto’s financial, business, theatre, shopping and culinary districts. Carisma offers something a little different.

With a long history of being in the business, including restaurants such as Il Mulino and Barolo, Carisma prides itself on offering impeccable real Italian food and quality service.

Carisma epitomizes the overall dining experience. Whether it is a drink at the bar, or a culinary journey where you enjoy food with your senses first. It is a place where you feel at home and coming for years, even if its your first time.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (416) 864-7373
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Allan Hilario & Andy Szeto
  • Catering
    Please contact CARISMA directly or email us at info@carismarestaurant.com for details on Catering.
  • Private party facilities
    Corporate Meeting or Family Affair? Lunch or Dinner? Set Menu or A La Carte? We have you covered. This cozy space can accommodate two separate groups of 20, or one group of 40. With access to our bar for cocktails, a gorgeous view of our wine cellar, separate coat check and more!
  • Area
    Financial District
  • Cross Street
    Adelaide & Church
  • Parking details
    Parking is available on the street.
  • Public transit
    King St. Subway Station
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wine

What 2,166 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Old Toronto

    Best Overall

  • Old Toronto

    Best Service

  • Old Toronto

    Best Ambience

  • Old Toronto

    Good for business meals

  • Old Toronto

    Great for fine wines

  • Old Toronto

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Carisma delivers an exceptional dining experience with "fantastic food" and "wonderful service." Guests rave about the "beautiful ambience" and attentive staff, making it a top choice for both business lunches and special celebrations. The extensive wine list and delectable dishes ensure that each visit is memorable.

2,166 Reviews
  1. Chris

    VIP

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service.comfortable and joyful atmosphere. Delicious food

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  2. John

    VIP

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic as usual - food and service both top drawer. No place has more character.

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  3. carlo

    VIP

    Toronto

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent, the food was very good. I would try another dish next time I dine at Carisma. The owners are very engaging and spend time with just about every table, I found that to be very nice and enjoyed chatting with them.

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  4. Camille

    Atlantic Canada

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant is beautiful but unfortunately, it did not live up to the reviews I read. The bread was really good, with olive oil and rosemary. We shared the burrata appetizer and we all thought it was tasteless - could use more balsamic reduction or salt. All the pasta dishes were okay (gnocci and ravioli), but quite ordinary. Restaurant has a lot of staff which is great for service, but also makes you feel a bit pressured to finish off your plates as they take everything out so quickly. Overall, if you are a foodie, I’m sure you can find a better quality-taste value in the city. But it is a beautiful date spot.

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  5. David

    Toronto

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the moment you walk in, the owners and staff make you feel welcome! Service and Food were awesome. I high recommend going to this restaurant for any occasion, but you will be impressed by everything and everyone, so special occasions here will be memorable.

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  6. ShawnR

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic location incredible food and service. Perfect for a client lunch.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Tampa

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 3 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing wine, cocktails and food. Very cute booths and ambience.

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  8. Gavin

    VIP

    Toronto

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time dining at Carisma and we were delighted with the experience. Started with the Capesante Con Funghi. The scallops melted in your mouth, and the delicate saffron and white wine sauce gave them a lovely flavour. We followed that with the Osso Bucco Alla Milanese. The meat was done perfectly, falling of the bone and so tender and flavourful. The accompanying risotto was delicious as well. We finished with the Tortino Al Cioccolato. If I'm to be perfectly honest, this was not as good as the rest of the meal. It was flavourful enough, but not as moist as expected. Perhaps my expectations were too high given how fantastic the rest of the meal was. The overall atmosphere was warm and friendly, with top notch attentive service. Will definitely come again.

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  9. Andrew

    VIP

    Toronto

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a special night out with family! Our table ready right on time. Attentive staff, apprised of a show time, helped us get underway and out without feeling rushed. We enjoyed warm mushroom and burrata and truffle salads, and zucchini flowers before a trio of mains (a traditional penne, a boar ragout pappardelle, and an exquisite seafood risotto that our server selected for me). The resto was abuzz with diners and it was a treat, seated close to the kitchen, to see the large staff deftly handle the crowd. We will be going back when we have more time to try the meats and fishes that most of the other diners were ordering. Thank you to the staff, and especially Simone, for a wonderful start to our night out. And thank you for having non-alcoholic options!

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  10. Andrew

    Toronto

    69 reviews

    5.0

    69 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food and service ad usually. Thank you Michael and Silva and the other servers too for making a wonderful evening.

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Carisma is rated 4.8 stars by 2166 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 16 times today
Google Map for Carisma

15 Toronto St, Toronto, ON M5C 2E3

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Adelaide & Church
  • Area
    Financial District
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking is available on the street.
  • Public transit
    King St. Subway Station
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Allan Hilario & Andy Szeto
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wine
  • Phone number
    (416) 864-7373
  • Catering
    Please contact CARISMA directly or email us at info@carismarestaurant.com for details on Catering.
  • Private party facilities
    Corporate Meeting or Family Affair? Lunch or Dinner? Set Menu or A La Carte? We have you covered. This cozy space can accommodate two separate groups of 20, or one group of 40. With access to our bar for cocktails, a gorgeous view of our wine cellar, separate coat check and more!
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