My mother, Rosina, is from Calabria in Italy. She arrived in Canada with my father on December 24th, 1956. Over the years she has been in charge of many kitchens – some with as many as 30 people working under her. She learned to cook from her father – a multi-talented man. He was a police officer who, once a week, was the cook for all the other officers. My mother would also stand by her mother, watching her cook, soaking in all the knowledge she could. My son, Anthony, also works with us. He has the same talent for making good food and is learning every day from myself and his nonna. He is currently in university, but has been here for the past ten years, and still works during the summers. My mother and I opened the restaurant because we wanted to do what we are good at. We have talent for making good food. As with anyone, it would be a waste to not use our talents. We are very happy that we can share our food with so many people. We hope you can stop by soon to try the food we put our hearts into making.
LOCATION
We waited for the perfect location to become available in Little Italy. On April 8, 2011 we opened Trattoria Taverniti. Our place is quaint and charming with exposed brick, checkered table clothes, and old barn wood. It is a comfortable restaurant great for mid-afternoon lunch breaks, dinners with friends and family, and sipping wine later in the evening.
MENU
ANTIPASTI
Olive
7
Marinated olives (V)
Arancini
13
Homemade risotto balls stuffed with mozzarella, parmigiano, pomodoro sauce
Polpette
16
Homemade risotto balls stuffed with mozzarella, parmigiano, pomodoro sauce
Calamari Fritti
18
Deep fried calamari, served with pomodoro sauce
(add deep fried shrimp +4)
Carpaccio di Manzo
22
Thin slices of seasoned top sirloin steak, lemon, truffle oil, balsamic reduction, shaved parmigiano, arugula
Burrata e Prosciutto
25
200gr Mozzarella ball filled with creamy s of cheese, prosciutto crudo, arugula
Fichi
15
Fresh figs, stuffed with goat cheese, wrapped with prosciutto crudo