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Carisma, Toronto, ON

Carisma

4.8
4.8
2189 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
Steps away from the King Edward Hotel, Toronto’s financial, business, theatre, shopping and culinary districts. Carisma offers something a little different.

With a long history of being in the business, including restaurants such as Il Mulino and Barolo, Carisma prides itself on offering impeccable real Italian food and quality service.

Carisma epitomizes the overall dining experience. Whether it is a drink at the bar, or a culinary journey where you enjoy food with your senses first. It is a place where you feel at home and coming for years, even if its your first time.

Additional information

  • Location
    15 Toronto St, Toronto, ON M5C 2E3
  • Phone number
    (416) 864-7373
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking is available on the street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Allan Hilario & Andy Szeto

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What 2,189 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Old Toronto

    Best Overall

  • Old Toronto

    Best Food

  • Old Toronto

    Best Service

  • Old Toronto

    Good for business meals

  • Old Toronto

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Old Toronto

    Great for fine wines

  • Old Toronto

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Carisma offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food," "impeccable service," and "beautiful ambience." Guests praise the "extensive wine selection" and "welcoming staff." The Italian cuisine is authentic, ranging from "delicious appetizers" to "superb pasta dishes." Consistency in quality makes it a "must-visit" for Italian food lovers.

2,189 Reviews

  1. Akshay

    Toronto4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a chic Italian restaurant. Genuine Italian people. Very rich fresh made pasta. A little heavy on cream and cheese. A great experience.

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  2. lisa VIP

    Toronto12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Carisma delivers an excellent dining experience with attentive service and a lively atmosphere. The food is good, and the restaurant is always bustling with a great crowd and energy. A solid choice for a night out.

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  3. Yvonne VIP

    Toronto6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, staff a little pushy on suggesting items but overall very good

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  4. howard VIP

    Miami14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food - wine - service. Very good chef, very traditional Italian cuisine but with a modern upscale twist. Cannot go wrong with Carisma.

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  5. Lisa

    Toronto3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and the service was top notch in this stylish restaurant. We will definitely be back!

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  6. samm VIP

    Toronto136 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow! What a wonderful evening of delicious food, Top Shelf Service all within the delightful feeling of warm and Gorgeous Restaurant:) Our servers Silva and Anastasia were amazing! Every suggestion made was perfect. All our food from the warm mushroom salad, spaghettini, grilled veal, to the dessert finale cheesecake were perfect. We can’t wait to go back! Thank-you Carisma 👍👍

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  7. Shameela VIP

    Toronto60 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had great service and delicious food. The ambience is lovely and it was nice to be able to hear each other during conversations. We will be back!

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  8. Luke

    Toronto6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service from start to finish. Definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone.

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  9. Jason

    Toronto3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    By far the most authentic Italian food and service in Toronto. No other italian restaurant in Toronto comes close.

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  10. Walter José

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Carisma is a delightful Italian restaurant located in the heart of Toronto. With its warm ambiance, attentive service, and authentic cuisine, it's a perfect spot for a special occasion or a casual night out.

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FAQs

Carisma is rated 4.8 stars by 2189 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
Google Map for Carisma

15 Toronto St, Toronto, ON M5C 2E3

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (416) 864-7373
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking is available on the street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Allan Hilario & Andy Szeto

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