Capitol Trattoria Pizzeria

The appetizer (bruschetta) and dessert (tiramisu) were great. We would go back for those! But the grilled chicken with mushrooms I had, was oke, but not exceptional. The pasta with seafood was a bit expensive and there was salmon in it instead of clams. We would like now this before hand.

Do not eat here. In no particular order here are my experiences. The owner has a puss of a face than could turn milk sour. Both her and her husband are unfriendly and almost sinister. They ignored my starter order and just gave us our mains. The food is processed and tastes like rubbish. I could do a better job myself. 45 dollars for two awful meals with awful service. I doubt they have any repeat customers.

My first negative review :/
Processed chicken. Really guys? $ 20 for frozen chicken with those fake chargrill marks in it. I don’t understand how they’re still in business. Gordon Ramsey you’ve found your next Kitchen Nightmares contestants.

Don’t be fooled by its great corner location and friendly patio. First off, our server had far too many tables to look after, so service was quite sub par. Forgetting the basics like refilling water and remaining at our table while I paid via credit card.
We ordered bruschetta which was nothing special. Could make better at my home, and really wasn’t authentic Italian at all. We then ordered the fettuccine rustica that had chicken and sausage in it, based in a red tomato sauce. The pasta quality itself was actually quite good, but the sauce was nearly flavourless, and worst of all, the sausage seemed to taste quite off putting for not only me, but my boyfriend as well. We didn’t eat any more of that dish (which only came with 4 bits of sausage. Not quite worth the nearly $ 20 we paid for it).
Next was the calabrese pizza. Another pricey item that could have been from a late night pizza place, as the ingredients tasted like nothing authentic, but rather Schneider processed pepperoni and basic cheese. It was also cooked on what seemed like a conveyor belt, so the pizza didn’t have that stone oven crunch and taste that one would look for in a good Italian restaurant.
Lastly, when the server came around to collect our plates (which had well over half the pizza left and ¾ of the pasta), I said politely not to make a big deal over it, but the sausage in the pasta tasted off, and we didn’t feel comfortable eating it. She apologized and took it back.
We get the bill soon there after and see this meal cost around 45 dollars (a meal with no drinks), and there was no compensation for the pasta or anything else as well. It was clear we didn’t enjoy the experience, so at the very least a complimentary dessert would have been nice. More attention and compensation definitely would be been appreciated. Wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone.

Came to this place seeking a nice bottle of wine. we were torn between 2 choices hence we asked the waitress for options and based on what she said we decided to go with her choice.
When the wine was opened, we took a sip and did not like it. We asked her if we could change the wine and be charged for one glass since we technically did drink and they could serve the rest by the glass & make more $ out of it.
She refused. And then she has the nerve to talk about the weather?! Wow!
The issue wasn’t about the bottle being $ 35 but more around principle which she failed to grasp. epically!
We paid and left more than half the bottle on the table.
When it comes to customer service, if it were me, I would’ve made sure of the fact that the people that would’ve been «under my care» would have at the very least been provided with options to, bare minimum, be met half way.
Oh well. that’s me.
Ain’t going back ever… that’s for sure!

This is one the utmost worst restaurant experiences of my life. I wish I could give it –5 stars. NEVER go here. It only survives due to its good location.
My pizza was cold and the cheese had soaked through to the soggy crust. It also took almost an hour to get this dreadful pizza.
I was going to order some sangria until I observed whom I believe to be the owner lick the stirring spoon and then dip it back into the jug of presumably cheap sangria.
A bottle of still San Pelegrino I ordered tasted suspicious like Toronto tap water. When I asked for ice the server looked in the direction of the owner who shot a dirty look in my direction. No ice was to be had.
I’m not sure who I feel worse for, myself for the dreadful experience, or the poor staff that most put up with this reprehensible owner. I could overhear her fighting with the cook staff in the back — she was vicious.

Came here to watch the Italy vs. Uruguay match during the World Cup. The restaurant was packed, but very poorly managed. The hostess was rude as soon as I entered, and my experience went downhill from there.
I understand that the World Cup is a challenging time for restaurants, and I was prepared for a wait for food and drinks, but after entering I waited 15 minutes for a server to even come over, and another 10 minutes for my cappuccino (I ordered a water with it, but that was forgotten).
Our server approached us during the match and said that «now is a good time to order — you won’t have to wait long». My boyfriend ordered a calabrese pizza ($ 11) and I ordered the gamberi alla grilla ($ 11) (shrimp with marinara sauce). We waited for 45 minutes for our food, and when it arrived it was a huge disappointment. My shrimp was served with two wedges of lemon, both of which were drenched in sauce so I couldn’t handle them. The shrimp was overcooked and tough.
My boyfriend’s pizza had maybe 4 pieces of hot pepper and 8 pepperoni. It was under-​sauced and under-​cooked.
Our server ignored us for most of our time here. She rarely came over to ask if we wanted something else to drink. It also took ages to get her attention to pay — she seemed to be walking around the room in a complete daze.

Good tasty food for reasonable prices compared to some other spots in the area. Seems to be a family run joint but I’m not a 100% certain of that. We made a couple of changes to our order and which were accommodated with a smile which is rare in Toronto. The only thing I would improve would be just the furniture, especially the white table tops and the patio chairs. Might help attract more clientèle.

Really good food at a reasonable price. I came here on a Monday night at 8 pm and there were only 4 tables that were full. Can’t comment how it would have been if you came on a busy day. Service was excellent, super friendly servers. Very family-​run vibe. The gnocchi was delicious and super filling. I could only eat half of the portion and was super full. They served warm bread with the meal, always a plus!

Ordered delivery from here on a Sunday in order to avoid the other standard corporate options at our disposal. The pizza came at the time it was advertised but the quality was awful. It’s weird to say, but I’ve never regretted not ordering Domino’s in my life. The pizza was insanely dry and tasted like pizza you would make at school in grade three by ten year olds. Really terrible, I do not recommend ordering delivery from this place, furthest thing from classic pizza, don’t let the fancy name fool you.

Delicious food. Great service. A lovely patio and a great location. Wouldn’t have changed a thing.

we initially came to another place for food across the street but there was a lineup and no seats on the patio. whereas this place had seats and tables available on the patio for our group.
the prices are regular for the area. pizzas for one person range between $ 11-​$ 15. pastas about the same. few veg options.
they also bring fresh bread with butter. Yum.
the time it took to get served was a bit too long. about 45min or so. which I wouldn’t complain about in other times as it gives time to socialize with your group but we were time constrained and very hungry so this seemed to be a bit too much of a wait.
however the moment we told our waitress about the wait we got our food delivered almost immediately.
all in all not a bad italian place.

I don’t like writing non-​favorable reviews. but this restaurant really just was not good at all.
It was a saturday, and we had friends visiting from out of town. The plan was to go to Libretto for pizza, but they could handle the 1 hour wait so we tried this place.
The pizza came (not as adver​tised​.ie. missing topping) and the toppings that were on the pizza were scarce.
way too salty, I was thirsty for the next two days.

My mother, cousin and I visited the Capitol last evening. After a long day walking in the sun, we were happy to sit out on their patio and drink some delicious Sangria… and everything went downhiill from there.
After waiting an hour for our food, we inquired.,. they hadn’t even started cooking it. Instead of apologizing and/​or offering us a complimentary beverage or something they kept asking if we wanted to cancel the order. NO WE’RE STARVING PEOPLE. The managers also screamed at their staff.
The manager proceeded to scream at us in front of the whole restaurant and then when our food FINALLY came (it was not even that good) he had the audacity to come ask how it tasted and screamed to the whole restaurant «they’re eating it, because we make great food.»
Bottom line: I would never set foot there again.

I know this place has pizza, which I haven’t tried. So i’m basing my review on the pasta I ordered here.
I ordered a vegetarian pasta, which was overpriced for what it was– salty, undercooked, and swimming in olive oil. There was also way too much pasta, I couldn’t bring myself to finish it because of the taste and quantity. Ick. My date also said their pasta was unpleasant to eat. We probably ended up eating more bread (they give you a basket of bread with the food) then pasta.
Service was ok, but the food was terrible.

After one too many bad experiences at Café Dominico (accross the street– see review) I decided to check this place out based on the 2 reviews here. It was delicious! I ordered the veal and they happily allowed me to substitute the salad/​potatoes for pasta instead. The quality of my and my friend’s meal was very good. Pasta tasted homemade. The portions were generous. It is a little more expensive than some other places in the area but it’s worth it. I will definately be coming back!

This is my favorite restaurant in Little Italy. The patio is warm and inviting and the inside décor is very nice. I LOVE the mussels!!! I usually will have a pasta, but I will try whatever seems to appeal to my taste buds. This is a «must visit» whenever I am in town and I can’t wait to eat here again in the near future.

I’ve always thought there was something special about Capitol. My girlfriends and I have been going there for almost 10 years and we will continue to do so for many years to come
True, it’s not the busiest place on College and the ambiance is not as cozy or unique as, say Kalendar, but the food is delicious and the owners are some of the nicest people I’ve met. I always get the gnocchi con pesto and my girlfriend gets the pizza margherita. I would say the pastas outweigh the pizzas in terms of being excellent, but it all depends on how you like your Italian thin-​crust pizzas! The salads are great and the wines are very reasonably-​priced (ideal).
Capitol has reopened completely renovated after a fire a few months ago and it’s lovely inside. The patio is very large and we often find ourselves there in the summer — easy to get a seat if one arrives early! In general the place doesn’t get busy until later so it’s a great option when you’re hungry and want to eat right away.
4 stars from me!