Kit Kat Italian Bar & Grill

Right in the heart of Toronto’s Entertainment District, KitKat is located on King street next to many other restaurants. Happen to be in the area, my friend and me came here for a late lunch. This place is very is long, small and narrow. As soon as you enter there is a small dining area with a few tables and as you keep walking through you see and old wooden style décor with mirrors and stones on the wall. Felt in a castle, absolutely stunning! You can also see the kitchen and the cooking as they are in the middle of the narrow long place. They had all the lunch specials written in the board and many other unique small details that one must visit to see. The service was fantastic the server explained all the specials and had good knowledge of wine. the menu has a lot to choose from including and very extensive long list of wines. We ordered half a litre of Pino Grigio and it was delicious. For lunch we got the bruschetta, calamari that are for once finally grilled and my friend also ordered the Steak that came with veggies and potatoes. Everything was great, lots of flavor and service consistent and decent. To bad we had no room for dessert. This place gets busy and the server told us about best times to come and dine, they get busy in the evening and weekends so reservations definitely recommended .The washrooms are downstairs in a very narrow cramped stairway. This place is very romantic, perfect for a special dinner or occasion as they have candles and a dark atmosphere in the evening. The bill was close to 85 $ without tip. So definitely not a cheap tag that is for sure but it is downtown and the quality was decent so worth it. I would really recommend this place for couples for both the young and elderly. I will be back for sure to try something new. One note I must make parking is very hard to find, you can park on the street only until 4 pm, we came out at 4:05 pm and there was a tow truck and we got a ticket ! So be aware and park else where. Will add picture, Ciao friends !

Great service and the vibe there is so cool. I recommend sitting in the back — there’s a brick wall with tons of chalk writing on it, plus the large wooden booths are very nice. The whole look of the restaurant seemed like it was made for a movie set.

Stumbled upon this spot last night. The place was jammed but Al greeted and made us feel like family. After a quick lean at the bar we got a table and the fun began. Our server, Erin, was fantastic. The atmosphere was unlike anything a big chain could replicate. An open kitchen, dark, crowded, noisy and perfect. The specials were clearly articulated and I settled on the seafood linguini. It was amazing, absolutely amazing. Dessert was tiramisu and it did not disappoint. Highly recommend and I can’t wait to go back. A great, authentic Italian restaurant.

We stumbled upon this place on King’s street. When going in the door was locked. I’m sure because of the weather it was really cold out. They waited for us to close the outside door then let us in.
We didn’t go for the show. We didn’t even realize they were even having one. We got sat shortly after arriving. They had appetizers, entrees and desserts on special. We ordered the halibut and veggie pasta (I’m sure they had a fancy name for this I just can’t remember). Both specials of the day.
The halibut was delicious. $ 40 it came with a wild rice. Crusted and pan seared. We enjoyed! The veggie pasta was ravioli $ 15 stuffed with a roasted sweet potato. Served with a roasted eggplant in a red sauce. It was very good! It was better than the fish. I would definitely go back again for that pasta.
What I really like was they had multiple house wines (red) to choose from. I’m thinking at least 6. That was just red. Never looked at the white. Don’t drink it. That’s so abnormal. I’m use to one house red one house white.
It’s a bit small but very comfortable. We didn’t feel crowded. We sat by the bar and they kept people from crowing around that area.

Surprised I hadn’t tried here before my recent visit, on an overcast Wednesday in late December. My partner and I decided that morning that we’d meet for lunch somewhere on the King West strip, and after browsing a few outdoor menus, we chose here. We walked in and the place was narrow, as expected from outside. But it’s VERY narrow. The restaurant only has a few tables at the front, and then a bar that runs a large distance of the left-​hand side toward the back, an open kitchen that is squished also on the left-​hand side, to more tables in the rear. The front has natural lighting coming in from the street windows. The back has a skylight to allow more natural lighting in as well. The walls are bombarded with random signage, artwork and fun décor. (see my pics). Service is friendly. It took quite awhile for our food to arrive, but it was okay for us that day since we were on vacation. If you were here on a lunch hour during work, this may be an issue. Free basket of white bread with packets of butter. Quite tasty Caesar salad (8.95 with a toasted piece of garlic bread/​crostini) was just right. My partner tried their daily steak special, which I don’t have a written description of, but he loved it. The steak was cooked to perfection, big enough to be filling, quality enough to recommend, with caramelized mushrooms? and side of sauteed veggies, which we think was $ 21. I tried the Fusili Gorgonzola (spinach and cream sauce 13.95), which looked bland, but was tasty and very filling. There was no way we’d be able to force down a dessert after our meal. My only complaint was that this place may not be accessible to people with disabilities, as they definitely had no elevator down to the basement to use the washrooms. The stairs themselves were narrow and steep, so even a person after too much alcohol would probably struggle. Luckily I was here for lunch, so that wasn’t an issue! lol I’d go back anytime! The prices were great for what we had.

Had not been to Kit Kat recently but stopped in last week for an early dinner.
Still the same small space and gregarious owner. Had the calamari appetizer and seafood pasta main.
Food was very good and the service fast and friendly. A consistently good choice although can be hard to get a table around theatre time.

Nice ambient and friendly personal. Food is basic Italian food (no pizza though). Anyway it was very good. Noodles where «al dente» the crème brûlée just awesome and freshly made.
We will bee back!

A big calzone
A mediocre sample platter
A nice patio
Fun fact: The patio is a pretty spot for the summer wine fueled nights. Capisco
Sad fact: I did not find a single Kit Kat on the menu
Win fact: The pasta

I have been here in the past and once again came to celebrate a birthday dinner for two. The experience was great except for the wait the time even after making a reservation.
Staff: Was greeted my wait staff and instructed to wait by the bar (about 5 steps away). Told me they’d have my table ready soon. Unfortunately, it ended up being about another 15 to 20 minutes before we were actually seated. Lucky for me the Jays game was on so it kept me distracted for a bit. The bartender was friendly and greeted us as well as we waited. The wait staff kept our glasses filled and carried out friendly conversations with us.
Ambience: The place is cramped. When we were instructed to wait by the bar, we felt like we were obstructing guests and staff alike. But once people were starting to get seated we felt less obstructive. Luckily when we were seated, it was a dinner for two so we did not need too much space and we had a nice window seat. Unfortunately, the double doors don’t close on its own, and guests frequently leave them open, which leaves a draft. The friendly staff close it every time they notice but it gets repetitive. While there may be some historical significance I am unaware of with those doors, I say just get rid of them. There are also a lot of pictures and knick knacks everywhere, which can be of interest to some, but at the same time it makes the place feel even more cramped than it already is. I have eaten in the back room and there is a lot more room but it is still a small space. Because it is so cramped, it attributes to the loud noise levels and often at times I could even hear conversations 3 tables over.
Food: We come back for the food, especially the Pasta Misto for two (for those who don’t know, it is like a pasta sampler). This time we had the Seafood Pasta, plus Fettuccine Zarina and the Angelhair Basilico with Chicken. All three were amazing and I love the fact that any pasta specials can also be ordered in the Pasta Misto. My favourite is always the Fettuccine Zarina, because the rosé sauce is amazing and the salmon just melts in your mouth.
Overall I find myself coming back and enjoying the pasta every time. The staff is great but the ambience especially the front half of the restaurant is really cramped.

Came here for a GNO dinner session.
We made reservations beforehand — this place is boutique-​sized and gets packed very quickly during prime time. Service was extremely slow.
ANGELHAIR BASILICO — PASTA (2.5÷5)
(with Basil & Plum Tomato Sauce + Chicken)
This was meeeh :(I usually like angelhair pastas but the taste of this pasta became bland really quickly. The chicken bits, which I’ve added to my meal, were very dry and it was not marinated with the sauce of the pasta so the flavour seemed out of place.

My boyfriend found Kit Kat online doing a search of good places to eat in Toronto, and I’m so glad we decided to stop in for lunch.
The place is small, but very homey. The kitchen is open and you can see the fresh bread and pasta they use for their food. We were seated in the back of the restaurant, but the table was very intimate and we had a great view of the rest of the restaurant.
We ordered the calamari special, and it was spiced and seasoned to perfection served with a cream sauce and a small arugula salad.
I ordered the Angelhair Basilico with chicken and it was better than I expected. The sauce to noodle ratio was perfect; my pasta wasn’t drowning in sauce nor was the sauce just drizzled on the noodles, it was mixed in with onions and basil to add flavor. The chicken was diced and also mixed in and was not dry at all. The plum tomato sauce was also a surprise to me. Usually I find Italian restaurants to have a strong tomato flavor in their sauce, but Kit Kat had a very balanced sauce. I also must complement them on portioning just enough chicken to the noodles. I didn’t have a surplus of noodles left over after finishing my chicken or too much chicken and not enough noodles. The portion was great for its’ price of 15.95 I might add.
The salmon fettuccine was the same way as the angelhair basilico. A good balance of sauce and noodles as well as a good balance of salmon and noodles. I thought the sauce was very creamy, but I don’t really have a taste for creamy sauces so if you do, would recommend the Alfredo.
Our service was also superb. There was just two workers since it was a bit later in the afternoon, but our waiter was very attentive to all of his tables and brought us all we wanted right away.
All in all, I would definitely recommend Kit Kat to get for a stop-​in lunch to get good Italian food!

Haven’t been here for a while and we decided to have dinner here before the show at the Royal Alex on Saturday night.
We ordered grilled calamari and calpesse salad for appetizers. Debra said her calamari was good… not as nice as in Italy but it was good. I actually had more of an expectation for the salad maybe some heirloom tomatoes and soft Buffalo mozzarella, but it was just a regular hothouse tomato with Boccaccini cheese but that was not the case and the tiny teaspoon of basil in there it was OK I wouldn’t order it again.
Four main courses we had the duck special with Arrigotti pasta and and the penne with spicy sausage. They were amazing but the portions were huge and we could have shared they were that large.
All in all dinner was fantastic ! Service was outstanding !

Cramped, overpriced, very busy. Probably caters mainly to out of town tourists who want to eat 1 block from their Broadway musical. The food is OK but not spectacular– basic mid/​late 20^th Century Americanised version of Italian food. Would have given 3 stars but the undrinkable glass of water which had an incredibly strong chemical/​chlorine smell and taste.

If I could give you zero, I would have. Weird guy with a dog walks in after we stood there for a few minutes. Hands us off to another weirdo that promptly sits my son and I in the very back table. There were plenty of regular tables. But here we sat in some weird nook out the back.
After we sat there for 5 minutes without a greeting we walked out.
By the way, we are in town from Southern California for a tennis tournament. We were ready to celebrate a great day watching the world’s best.
Bummer this place was recommended. We would have been a good sized check and tip heavier than most.

Groovy little Italian inspired restaurant. The walls are decorated with wall of fame photos, farm animal figurines, and inscriptions from past clientele — very cool.
We enjoyed a calamari appetizer, whole squid, grilled on greens & lightly spiced sauce. Entrées seafood pasta with a Mediterranean infused sauce and a bow tie pasta with pork loin and tomato based sauce — both extremely enjoyable. Fresh bread throughout the meal.
Good wine list and I personally recommend their Kit Kat Coffee (Expresso, Grand Mariner, & Kahlua topped with whipped cream & a sugared rim).
I especially enjoyed the causal conversation with the staff.

This was a great choice for Italian food. We went here on a weeknight and was told that we had to wait about 45 minutes for a table. We went to a nearby bar to get a drink while we waited. The front of the restaurant had a bar but to stand at it to get a drink, you would have been in everyone’s way as they walked by.
The waiters and waitresses were very courteous. It was a great atmosphere. The food was awesome. The pasta was fresh and the sauce was so flavorful.
My only complaint about this place was that the bathrooms were pretty gross. You have to walk down some little stairs to get to a basement. There were two small bathrooms that smelled kinda funky… like moldy. They just didn’t match up with the upstairs.

This is old school Italian Style Dining. The owner always has his dog sit under the table. Great Friendly Service. Had the Rib Eye with Veg. It was done perfectly. The salad was also done great.
My other friends had the Grilled (Not Deep Fried, Breaded) Calamari. Good selection of wines, and beers. They also had the Veal Chop, it was a massive 12 — 14 oz Bone In.
Being a little pricey, but none the less, this was a great vibe and dining experience that I have had numerous times here.

–Great place for a business lunch
–Get the Italian sausage plate (off-​menu, ask your waiter
–Everything on the chalk menu is good
–Fresh ingredients, well spiced
Kit Kat is consistently delicious and reasonably priced.

Kit Kat is a tiny Italian restaurant in the entertainment district. I walk by this place many times and heard good things, so I decided to give it a try. The lunch menu is fairly small, but they have tons of specials. I ordered the seafood pasta special ($ 20), which tasted great. The shrimp were quite large, the pasta and sauce were tasty. Service was good. The waitress offered freshly ground pepper and parmesan. They also offer bread and butter to start.

I’ve been here I think 3 or 4 times. It’s a really cozy almost too cozy place. If you are claustrophobic I recommend you skip this place because it is like eating on a submarine! While the space is tight the atmosphere and ambiance is still very nice.
Because of the lack of space I found the place can get a little noisy at times in that you can basically hear every conversation within earshot all at once.
Still the food is average for an Italian eatery but the service is well above average. The owners and staff make you feel welcome and that serving you is really their pleasure.
The portion sizes are average but I can’t say I’ve left wishing the servings were larger.
The last time I was there I had the linguine with scallops, shrimps, clams and basil.