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Welcome to Edna Vita

Edna Vita, located at 77 Adelaide St W in Toronto, is a vibrant Italian restaurant that balances a spacious two-floor ambiance with a warm and inviting atmosphere. Renowned for its gourmet pizzas and creative cocktails, the restaurant boasts a happy hour that offers extensive half-priced drink selections. Standout dishes include the Mortadella Pistachio Pizza, whose thin crust and delectable toppings have garnered rave reviews, and unique pasta selections that are equally mouthwatering. With attentive service and a cozy setting, Edna Vita is a must-visit destination for food lovers seeking flavorful experiences in the heart of downtown Toronto.

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Welcome to Edna Vita, an exquisite dining destination nestled in the heart of downtown Toronto at 77 Adelaide St W. This charming eatery has swiftly become a favorite among locals and visitors alike, particularly for its tantalizing happy hour menu that offers half-priced cocktails and gourmet pizzas. Open daily from 2–5 PM and from 9 PM to close, Edna Vita is a perfect spot for unwinding after work or gathering with friends.

As you step inside, you'll immediately notice the restaurant's spacious layout that spans two floors, accommodating everything from intimate dinners to larger group outings. The inviting atmosphere is complemented by an impressive and knowledgeable staff, who enhance your dining experience with their attentive service. Each dish here is carefully crafted, with a focus on bold flavors and high-quality ingredients.

One standout feature of Edna Vita is its extensive cocktail selection that is sure to impress even the most discerning palate. The Rose Raspberry Bees Knees cocktail, for instance, has garnered rave reviews for its delightful blend of flavors and presentation. Compliment your drink with a slice of the Mortadella Pistachio Pizza, which showcases a perfect balance of toppings on a thin, crispy crust, making it ideal for sharing—or indulging solo for a satisfying meal.

Patrons have lauded the pasta offerings as well, with dishes like the Sausage Pasta and Tonnarelli Cacio de Pepe earning high marks for their fresh sauces and satisfying textures. The ambiance is equally celebrated; the carefully curated music ensures a lively yet relaxed vibe, perfect for enjoying a meal or sharing a dessert board with friends. Speaking of desserts, don’t miss out on the DOLCI ASSAGGINI BOARD, a delightful selection that includes a crowd-pleasing tiramisu, beautifully balancing sweetness and depth.

With its well-seasoned dishes and friendly service, Edna Vita is not just a restaurant—it's a culinary haven in Toronto that thrives on bringing people together. Whether you're here for a casual lunch, a lively dinner before a show, or a late-night gathering for drinks, Edna Vita promises to provide an unforgettable dining experience that you will want to return to time and again.

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Sarah Phu
Sarah Phu

I visited Edna Vita with some colleagues after work to check out their happy hour menu, which runs daily from 2–5 PM, and from 9 PM to close. The space is spacious, spreading across two floors, which is perfect for larger gatherings or group outings. The pizza here are a good size, perfect for sharing if you're only feeling peckish, or enjoying solo if you want a full meal. Their happy hour cocktail selection is also one of the most extensive I’ve seen. I ordered the Mortadella Pistachio Pizza and the Rose Raspberry Bees Knees cocktail, both of which were delicious and flavourful. The service was good - the staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and our food and drinks arrived in a reasonable amount of time. Edna Vita is definitely worth checking out if you're looking for half-priced cocktails and gourmet pizzas.

Vivian I
Vivian I

Had a really nice lunch here and looking forward to my next visit! The atmosphere was so nice and so were the workers, it set such a nice tone for our experience. We got the bees knees cocktail which was so beautiful and tasty, as well as red wine, mortadella and pistachio pesto pizza, and the roasted chicken stracciatella rigatoni. The alcohols were nice and tasty for happy hour and the pizza was perfection! The crust was thin and toppings were delectable. My friend said she enjoyed the pasta, but the roasted chicken was tiny. At least it was flavourful and juicy. Will definitely come back to try their other foods and drinks!

Shri Neela
Shri Neela

This was our first time coming here and it was amazing. The reviews were great so we tried it out and I’d say it’s worth the hype. The food was super well seasoned and cooked perfectly. The steak was cooked medium rare and it was juicy and flavourful. The pasta had really good sauce and had good texture. The desserts were delicious as well and were very filling despite looking somewhat small. The prices seemed reasonable for a downtown Toronto restaurant. The service was amazing and our server was so friendly and attentive that we never had to refill our water because she always came by and did it for us. The interior of the restaurant is gorgeous and the entire atmosphere is great. The music that played while we were eating was also really good lol. I’d definitely come back again!!

Tiah Arnold
Tiah Arnold

Visited with my family for dinner before a show and this was the perfect spot. We came in between lunch and dinner seatings so it was a little quiet. We sat upstairs and our server was lovely. The dishes we had were incredible & the espresso martinis had the cutest decorations. The next time, I will definitely try the dessert board. Loved this place!

Afshar Hassani
Afshar Hassani

This place was wonderful. Our waitress was Emily. She was patient and gave us great recommendations. We had the sausage pasta and the steak they were both fantastic. However, the sausage pasta was one of the best sauces I have ever had. It was so fresh so unique and so well-made. It did not feel heavy afterwards and it was a very tasty, highly recommend. We also tried the fungi pizza that was a light meal with great bread. The drinks were also pretty good. My favorite one was out of the office out of the rest. For the futured steak we got a T-bone and even though it was slightly on the fattier side, it was well-made and it was juicy and it was cooked to the perfection. Their spices for steak sauce was also great. For the side, we got the roasted cauliflower and if you got like garlic, this is a great option for you. If not, it might be a little bit too garlicky.

VICTOR SVIMONOFF
VICTOR SVIMONOFF

Attentive and engaging staff, helpful and friendly. Started with Ceasar salad which had an interesting presentation. Then tried two appetizers, polenta and pork and the Fried Calamari. Both were tasty and came quickly. My wife ordered the Tonnarelli Cacio de Pepe and I had the Tonnarelli Shrimp Diavolo which we both enjoyed. Although as mentioned in another review they did not offer parmesan when the pasta came when asked they were happy to bring some to our table.

Anna Suki
Anna Suki

Really enjoyed my dinner here with my colleagues. The service was great, our waitress was friendly and dishes came out at a timely manner. Highly recommend the pastas, my group and I enjoyed it so much. The calamari would be the appetizer that I would recommend, just the right amount of saltiness and the batter was light. For dessert, finish off with the DOLCI ASSAGGINI BOARD, it’s a tasting board of all the items on the dessert menu. The tiramisu was my favourite out of the four items, not too sweet and you can taste the espresso.

Chewielicious T
Chewielicious T

Wandered into this Italian spot already full — but wow, every dish still hit the mark. We ordered fried zucchini flowers, jumbo prawn pasta (a little spicy), and one more dish, and even though only one of us was hungry, we still picked at everything till the plates were clean. That says it all. Flavours were so bold and well-executed — can only imagine how amazing it would be if we came back hungry!