​​Toronto’s Hidden Italian Gem | Taverna Mercatto – CN Tower Views ​​

📍 ​​Why It’s Special?​​ Nestled ​​under the CN Tower​​, this ​​rustic-chic taverna​​ serves ​​hand-rolled pastas​​, ​​wood-fired pizzas​​, and ​​tiramisu so fluffy​​ it’ll make you ​​forget the slow service​​. Perfect for ​​group dinners​​ with ​​Instagram-worthy skyline views​​. ​​🍽️ Must-Try Dishes (Ranked!)​​ ​​1️⃣ Linguine Di Mare 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 ($26)​​ ✔ ​​Seafood Bomb​​: ​​Clams​​, ​​shrimp​​, ​​mussels​​, ​​white wine-garlic sauce​​. ​​2️⃣ Beef Tagliata 🌟🌟🌟🌟✨ ($32)​​ ✔ ​​Steakhouse-Level​​: ​​Medium-rare striploin​​, ​​arugula​​, ​​Parmesan shavings​​, ​​balsamic glaze​​. ​​3️⃣ Salsiccia Pizza 🌟🌟🌟🌟 ($21)​​ ✔ ​​Meat Lover’s Dream​​: ​​Fennel sausage​​, ​​spicy ‘nduja​​, ​​mozzarella​​, ​​honey drizzle​​. ​​4️⃣ Tiramisu 🌟🌟🌟🌟 ($10)​​ ✔ ​​Cloud-Like​​: ​​Espresso-soaked ladyfingers​​, ​​mascarpone whip​​, ​​cocoa dust​​. ​​5️⃣ Tuna Salad 🌟🌟🌟✨ ($26)​​ ✔ ​​Light & Zesty​​: ​​Seared tuna​​, ​​chickpeas​​, ​​lemon-tahini dressing​​. ​​6️⃣ Affogato 🌟🌟🌟 ($10)​​ ✔ ​​Simple Pleasure​​: ​​Vanilla gelato​​, ​​hot espresso shot​​. ​​7️⃣ Lasagna 🌟🌟🌟 ($26)​​ ✔ ​​Skip If​​: You hate ​​soft noodles​​ (texture = ​​slightly mushy​​). ​​✨ Standout Perks​​ ✔ ​​Vibe​​: ​​Exposed brick​​, ​​wine barrels​​, ​​CN Tower glimpses​​. ✔ ​​Service​​: ​​Friendly but slow​​ (ideal for ​​long chats​​). ✔ ​​Price​​: ​​$50–70/pp​​ (pasta + pizza + dessert + wine). ​​#TorontoItalian #NoSadTiramisu #CarbLoad​