$31 Crackling Porchetta You NEED to Try! 🐖✨
Tucked away in Dovercourt, Lardo (Gateau Ghost's underrated neighbor) serves next-level Italian with a wine bar twist - why isn't this place packed every night?! 📍 Lardo 970 College St, Toronto 🏡 The Vibe: • Cozy 20-seat dining room behind a chic bar area • White-curtained open kitchen where magic happens • "Northern finesse meets Southern soul" on every plate 🍽️ Menu Standouts: 🌟 Porchetta di Patrica ($31) Toronto's only legit Italian roast suckling pig! 3cm-thick slabs with glass-like crackling, lean meat, and a sweet "char siu" glaze. Worth the trip alone. 🌟 Agnello Brasato ($37) Fall-off-the-bone Aussie lamb leg - pure, unadorned excellence. ⚠️ Skip These: • Mozzarella + Poached Pear ($24): Beautiful but over-salted • Truffle Risotto ($38): Good but not best-in-class 💡 Pro Tip: Request warmed plates (our porchetta went cold too fast!) 🌟 Why We Love It: That porchetta crackle lives in our dreams Sommelier-curated wines by the glass Date-night intimate without stuffiness #TorontoItalian #HiddenGems #PorchettaLove #DateNightTO #CollegeStreetEats