🇨🇦 Old Toronto's Stunning Italian Gem - Carisma 🍝🔥
We're back for round two at this classic Italian restaurant in Old Toronto - and it's even better than we remembered from our last visit years ago! 🎄 Holiday Season Alert Business was booming during our Christmas visit - definitely make a reservation in advance! The bright, spacious and elegant decor makes it perfect for anniversaries, business dinners, or any special occasion that calls for a touch of class. 💼💕 🍽️ Food Highlights 🥖 Starter Heaven The freshly baked bread basket sets the perfect tone Mushroom salad - earthy, fresh and utterly delicious 🍄 🦐 Seafood Perfection Grilled shrimp and squid were cooked to tender perfection 🍤 🥩 Steak Verdict The steak was just okay - we'd recommend skipping it and going straight for the pasta instead (way better value!) 🍝💰 🍰 Dessert Game Strong The dessert platter stole the show! Everyone raved about it, especially the lava cake with its perfect molten center - pure indulgence! 🌋🍫 📍 Location Details Carisma 📍 Old Toronto (exact address available on their website) 💡 Pro Tips ✅ Reserve early - especially on weekends/holidays ✅ Great for photos - the interior is Instagram-worthy! 📸✨ ✅ Wine pairing - their sommelier can recommend excellent Italian wines #TorontoEats #ItalianFoodie #DowntownToronto #FoodieAdventures #TorontoRestaurants #DateNightIdeas #WeekendBrunch #FoodieToronto #TorontoLife #RestaurantReview