Gio Rana's Restaurant

This, the Leslieville favourite with the giant papier mâché nose announcing its exterior, lays legitimate claim to a range of culinary specialties. Comfy Italian tapas with modern touches is the highlight, though, demonstrated with small-plate servings of meatballs, gnocchi and ossobucco. There's lots for vegetarians here, like a to-die-for butternut squash crepe and delicate caprese salad. The fish offerings at Gio's are inventive. And for the most carnivorous of appetites, try the involtini, an epic innovation that sees a fist of pulled pork nestled gloriously inside a steak wrapper. Service is prompt and well timed, and the place is dependably cheerful, busy and buzzing.

Italian, American Cuisine,

Seafood, Hamburger, Pasta, Pizza,