Trattoria Nervosa

This is a cozy little place to dine in, with a warm and inviting atmosphere that makes it a nice choice for a relaxed meal. The restaurant has two floors, which adds a bit of character, and with the patio now open, it’s a great spot to enjoy some fresh air when the weather is nice. Just a heads-up—the tables are quite close to each other, so it’s worth being mindful of your conversations and movement, especially during busy times. The food menu is fairly limited, but the items offered are nicely prepared. Prices are reasonable, and the portion sizes are decent—just enough for one person to feel satisfied without being overly full. It’s a solid pick if you’re in the mood for something simple and comforting. Our food did take a bit longer than expected to arrive, which was a slight downside, especially if you’re hungry or on a tighter schedule. That said, the overall experience was still pleasant. A special shout-out to Shariar, who was kind enough to treat us to a complimentary tiramisu—what a lovely surprise! He’s a former colleague of mine, so it was really nice to reconnect and see a familiar face. That thoughtful gesture definitely added a personal touch to our visit. All in all, it’s a good place to unwind over a meal, especially now that the patio is open. A few small adjustments could enhance the experience, but the cozy vibe and friendly gesture made the visit memorable.

Spend the morning in Yorkville and decided to go in a solo lunch. I’ve had this place on my bucket list and I’m glad I had the time. I walked in. It was busy, but I was greeted very quickly. When I said table for one she was really nice and placed me by the window perfect place to people watch. It was busy, but the waiter came rather quickly very warm and friendly service genuinely made me laugh. My ordered the mushroom pasta and a white sangria. I promise you not even 15 minutes later the food had came to the table. I guess it’s easier when you’re solo dining. The mafalde was delicious. Mushroom versus pasta was very proportionate and the flavours was exactly what I was anticipating. I definitely was full after a few bites, but I was very excited to take it home. I appreciate that I was given the space to enjoy my meal and I didn’t have the feeling of being rushed even though it was a busy Saturday. Thank you so much for a great experience.

I decided to treat myself today and check out Trattoria Nervosa and I was very pleased with my experience. The food was amazing; I think my favourite dish is their burrata appetizer. Who knew cherry mixed so well with burrata and pistachios. I had their risotto and the beef was so tender and delicious, as well as the mushroom risotto part of the dish. The only reason this review isn’t five stars is because I was disappointed in my dessert. They took way too long to come out to my table, and the service was a little confusing. I am a baker so I am very critical of desserts at restaurants. I love cannolis, so I got their cannoli dish. I loved the candied orange peels and the cannoli shells were nice and crispy, however the pistachio ricotta filling didn’t have any pistachio flavour, it was just ricotta, which is fine, if that was what the menu said. I was expecting a nice pungent pistachio flavour, but instead got ricotta that was died green. They were very gracious and my lovely server, Maria, fixed everything and removed my plate and allowed me to get their chocolate cake with pistachio gelato instead. When the dessert arrived, it looked great! The chocolate cake was alright, but the pistachio gelato stole the show! Finally a nice and strong pistachio flavour. I think all I needed was the gelato and I could do without the chocolate cake. I gotta say Maria was a superstar! One of the best servers I have ever had. She was very knowledgeable about the menu and really helped me decide what I wanted to get. The manager was also so kind when I told him about my wonderful experience. I will definitely be coming back for service and the great manager Sam (I believe his name was, or it may have been Max, my apologies for forgetting! You were so kind to me and I feel bad), and of course the good food! I recommend this restaurant to anyone who can afford it or is wanting to splurge on a special occasion.

Very classy feeling restaurant in the heart of Yorkville. The patio is wonderful. The meatballs are flavourful. Portion sizes are average, if you are really hungry you will need an app and an entree to fill up.

I am literally sitting On the patioat Trattoria Nirvosa, as I write this. My server was Chloe. She is absolutely lovely, attentive, and provided such brilliant personable service. I ordered their Caesar salad with a side of shrimp. It was absolutely delicious. I also ordered a half litre of wine, which was lovely. But I will say that Chloe was absolutely fantastic and she deserves to be recognized for her extraordinary service. Thank you for a great experience this Friday afternoon. I will be back.