🦆 Eaton Centre's Hidden Gem: Duck Pasta Alert!

Ditch the food court – this Italian trattoria inside the mall serves unforgettable handmade pastas and crispy pizzas. 📍 Trattoria Mercatto (Eaton Centre) 🍝 Why It’s Special: Sunlit window seats perfect for people-watching Authentic Italian with a modern twist – no tourist traps here! 🍽️ Must-Try Dishes 1️⃣ Duck Pappardelle 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Tender braised duck in rich tomato-cream sauce Fresh ribbon pasta – al dente perfection "First bite had me swooning!" 2️⃣ Seafood Linguine 🌟🌟🌟🌟 Generous prawns/squid/mussels in light chili-tomato broth 3️⃣ Fried Calamari 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Crispy yet tender + fried cherry peppers (spicy kick!) Dip hack: Add their housemade chili oil to the aioli 4️⃣ Truffle Fries 🌟🌟🌟🌟 Real truffle aroma – not just flavored oil! 🍕 Bonus: Their wood-fired pizzas have chewy crusts and top-notch toppings. 💡 Insider Tips Best seats: Request the Eaton Centre view (great for photos) Shareable: Pastas are huge – split with a friend! Skip: Basic salads (save room for carbs!) 💰 Price: ~$25-40 per pasta (worth every penny) #TorontoItalian #EatonCentreEats #FoodieFinds