Trattoria Nervosa

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.

Made a reservation and they took us in a timely manner. The inside was cozy, I think a bit too small on the first floor (only because if a table beside us calls for a waiter, their backs are too close to us or even touching us). We ordered the 3 course lunch (which I forgot what each dish was called). The bread, kale salad and "meat slices" came out first. The meat slices which I wished I knew the name to, was light, fresh, tasty. The kale salad was surprisingly flavourful since kale itself has a bland taste. The bread for me was lacking, it was light and airy but definitely nothing remarkable. As for the mains, the pizza was ok, again nothing too remarkable, the olives weren't sliced, they were whole olives on the pizza (I'm not sure if this is common in Italian dishes but having a bite of a whole olive on a pizza is too much). The fish dishes were simply amazing. The fish was moist and the sauce that was paired with it was harmonious. The flavors work so well and I would definitely recommend it, over the pizza... Overall, the staff were great, accommodating for my peanut allergy, it was a nice casual place to dine in and would definitely go back to try their other dishes.

An absolutely spectacular meal from beginning to end. Our appetizer of octopus was seasoned and cooked perfectly. Our mains were incredibly delicious as well as our chocolate cake dessert. And let me tell you they make a mean, Negroni.

Great food for a good price! I got the mushroom risotto nervosa and it was delicious - it was creamy and the risotto still had bite to it. The beef short rib accompaniment was a bit dry but still tender. My partner got the rigatoni bolognese and thought it was delicious as well. We enjoyed the intimate atmosphere of the restaurant and the open kitchen was interesting to see!

Trattoria Nervosa never fails to impress! We keep coming back for their mouthwatering pizzas – each slice is a perfect balance of crispy crust, fresh toppings, and rich flavor. The lasagna, though, is the true star of the menu – layered with perfectly cooked pasta, savory meat, and gooey cheese, it's simply to die for. To top off the meal, their desserts are a must-try. Whether it’s their creamy tiramisu, or rich chocolate cake, you can’t go wrong. Each bite feels like the perfect ending to an already unforgettable dining experience. Highly recommended for anyone who loves authentic Italian cuisine!