Date Tips: Top Picks for Italian

There's nothing more romantic than Italian food.
-- Elisha Cuthbert

Most of us would agree.  According to a recent It's Just Lunch survey, Italian takes first place for top cuisine choices on the first date with 46% of the vote.  At 19%, steakhouses came in second, followed by Japanese (16%), Mexican (11%) and French (8%).

Since many dates start with deciding where to meet, it is a good idea to have a restaurant of choice ready to offer for the "Where?" discussion.  We know you're busy. So, here are a few of our cheat sheet of top Toronto Italian restaurants:

1)Carisma
416-864-7373 | www.carismarestaurant.com
An elegant restaurant that prides itself on offering deliciously authentic Italian food.

2) Eatalia
416-977-1234 | www.eatalia.ca
Situated in the architectural wonder of a 20th century bank, Eatalia is a dining destination that matches its exclusive clientele in levels of charm, style and good taste.

3)Obikà Toronto
416-546-1062 | obika.ca
Obikà centers its offering on the Mozzarella di Bufala Campana DOP, together with the research of recipes and artisanal products typical of the Italian tradition and characterized by very high quality.

4) Vibo
416-239-1286 | www.vibo.ca
Rich in tradition while modern in approach, Vibo strikes a harmonious balance between authentic Italian flavours and contemporary cuisine and changes to reflect what is fresh and in season.


So, what's your favorite date food? Share your thoughts in the comments below!