
Via Allegro Ristorante
Via Allegro Menu
Download a PDF version of the Via Allegro dinner menu
Cocktail, wine, and spirit lists are available upon request
ZUPPA
daily preparation
CAESAR
baby gem, grana padano, speck, crouton
25
ENDIVE
peach, candied almonds
24
CARPACCIO
beef tenderloin, giardinera, grana padano
35
OCTOPUS
chickpea ragu, taggiasche olives
34
HAMACHI CRUDO
citrus coconut, avocado crema, puffed polenta
35
ZUCCHINI FLOWERS
ricotta, hazelnuts, tomato chutney
28
WARM OLIVES
spices, herbs, citrus
9
ARANCINI
arrabbiata
18
CAPRESE
buffalo mozzarella, tomato, compressed watermelon
31
LAMB SPEDUCCI
salsa verde, roasted eggplant, yogurt
34
CALAMARI FRITTI
angel hair potatoes, sherry aioli
29
PROSCIUTTO DI PARMA
tuscan melon, aged balsamic
28
Please inform your server of any allergies or dietary
restrictions before placing your order, as our menu items
may contain traces of allergens
MARGHERITA
san marzano tomato, fior di latte, basil
27
MAIALINO
mortadella, pistachio, calabrese chili honey
29
AMERICANO
pepperoni, mozzarella
29
FUNGHI MISTI
foraged mushrooms, porcini crema
32
SOPHIA
burrata, confit tomato, grana padano
38
SPAGHETTI POMODORO
san marzano tomato, basil
28
PAPPARDELLE RIPIENE
eggplant ricotta, smoked provola, ratatouille
35
TRUFFLED MUSHROOM RISOTTO
wild mushrooms, truffled porcini cream, fontina fonduta
42
GAMBERI ARRABBIATA
grilled shrimp, black tonnarelli
42
BOLOGNESE
classic ragù, tagliatelle
38
SHORT RIB AGNOLOTTI
maitake, talleggio, truffle
54
RABBIT PAPPARDELLE
mushroom, guanciale, arugula
39
SPICY BAD GIRL
nova scotia lobster, spaghetti puttanesca
half lobster 62
whole lobster 99
GOLDEN SPOON DUCK
dry aged crown, roasted foie gras, confit risotto
serves two
195
Award-winning Wine, Cocktail, and Spirit lists
BRANZINO
artichoke, potato
73
CHILEAN SEA BASS
roasted corn risotto, lemon fennel
75
RACK OF LAMB
sweet pea farotto, zucchini, summer current jus
76
CORNISH HEN
mushroom fricassée, pomme purée, piccata
55
AQUA PAZZA
chef’s selection of seafood
serves two
225
PRIME STRIPLOIN
alberta
82
PRIME BEEF TENDERLOIN
guelph, ontario
77
TAJIMA WAGYU TENDERLOIN
australia
125
BRAISED BEEF SHORTRIB
potato purée, gorgonzola, roasted cipolini
serves two
134
RIB STEAK
serves two
225
PAVÉ
millefoglie potato, parmigiano
14
BRUSSEL SPROUTS
guanciale, pecorino romano
16
ARTICHOKES
Zucchini, white anchovy
16
POLENTA FRIES
lemon aioli
15
Experience our chef-curated tasting menu,
please give us 48 hours notice
5 Courses – A curated culinary experience by our Executive ChefOptional Wine Pairing available for an additional $98 per person
Sommelier-selected wines to complement each courseAvailable all week
Please note: 48 hours’ advance notice is required for reservations
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FIRST COURSE
Oyster on the half shell, cucumber, yuzu, trout roe
Potato wrapped shrimp, bagna cauda, saffron aioli
Beef tartar consommé gelée
Croquette, mushroom duxelles, truffle N/V
Optional Wine Pairing: CHAMPAGNE VICTOIRE BRUT PRESTIGE, G.H. MARTEL
Straw colour with fine bubbles:
brioche, floral & mutty aromas with a citric note: extra-dry
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SECOND COURSE
Citrus cured
Hamachi crudo, sea buckthorn, sweet potato, polenta crisp
Optional Wine Pairing: 2021 REUILLY BLANC (Sauvignon Blanc),
DOMAINE DYCKERHOFF, LOIRE, FRANCE
Crisp, fruity with apricot and white flowers aromas,
light acidity & fragrant nose.
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THIRD COURSE
Raviolo, yolk, Périgord truffle, hazelnuts
Optional Wine Pairing: 2017 BARBARESCO, AZIENDA AGRICOLA MUSTELA,
PIEDMONT, ITALY
Herbaceous Nebbiolo with savoury dried herb,
mushroom & rose petals echoing earthy nuances.
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FOURTH COURSE
Filet mignon, short rib, smoked marrow, burnt onion porcini crema
Optional Wine Pairing: 2005 SHIRAZ, G.A.M. MITOLO, MELAREN VALE, AUSTRALIA
Classic Australia Shiraz, inky deep red colour, bold fruit,
pepper and baking spices on the palate.
2018 AMARONE CLASSICO DELLA VALPOLICELLA, ‘FIRMUS”,
CANTINA SPADA, VENETO, ITALY
Three regional grapes from Veneto through an “appassimento process.
High alcohol, long finish, rich & intense.
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FIFTY COURSE
Orange, Aperol spritz, white chocolate ganache
Optional Wine Pairing: 2006 TOKAJI ASZÚ, 6 PUTTONYOS,
THE ROYAL TOKAJI WINE COMPANY, HUNGARY
Furmint grape, shriveled on the vine with Noble Rot, measured in
a Hungarian Puttonyos & aged in caves în
Eastern European oak, sweet and luscious.
Italian Food Menu
Group Events Menu
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Focaccia for the Table
SHARED ANTIPASTO
Calamari Fritti, Caesar, Arancini, Warm Olives, Margherita Pizza
MAIN COURSE CHOICES
Gnocchi Sorrentina
fior di latte
or
Seafood Risotto
clams, shrimp, mussels, calamari
or
Cornish Hen Piccata
peppers, artichoke
DESSERT
Tiramisu
Cost per person $124/person (plus taxes & gratuity)
Confirmation of the number of people is required 72 hours prior to the start of the function. Billing will reflect the number of people confirmed. Via Allegro will gladly customize a menu to suit your needs. Our team of Sommeliers would be honoured to assist you in our wine selections to compliment the menu. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Aleksandra at 416.508.2165 or Aleksandra@viaallegro-ristorante.com
Focaccia for the Table
SHARED ANTIPASTO
Calamari Fritti, Caesar, Meatball, Salumi, Margherita Pizza
MAIN COURSE CHOICES
Filet Mignon
fingerlings, cipolino
or
Organic Salmon
corn risotto, fennel, cucumber
or
Gamberi Arrabiata
grilled shrimp, black tonarelli
or
Mushroom Risotto
fontina fonduta
DESSERT
Dessert Platters
Tiramisu, Chocolate Cake, Passionfruit Cheesecake
$149/person (plus taxes & gratuity)
Confirmation of the number of people is required 72 hours prior to the start of the function. Billing will reflect the number of people confirmed. Via Allegro will gladly customize a menu to suit your needs. Our team of Sommeliers would be honoured to assist you in our wine selections to compliment the menu. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Aleksandra at 416.508.2165 or Aleksandra@viaallegro-ristorante.com
Focaccia for the Table
SHARED ANTIPASTO
Caprese, Caesar, Beef Carpaccio, Arancini, Calamari Fritti, Salumi, Margherita Pizza
MAIN COURSE CHOICES
Chilean Sea Bass
corn risotto, fennel, cucumber
Beef Short Rib
pomme puree, carrots
Lamb Rack
spinach farrotto, zucchini
Pappardelle
mushroom ragu
DESSERT PLATTERS
Tiramisu, Passionfruit Cheesecake, Aperol Orange,
Baked Palermo
$169/person (plus taxes & gratuity)
Confirmation of the number of people is required 72 hours prior to the start of the function. Billing will reflect the number of people confirmed. Via Allegro will gladly customize a menu to suit your needs. Our team of Sommeliers would be honoured to assist you in our wine selections to compliment the menu. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Aleksandra at 416.508.2165 or Aleksandra@viaallegro-ristorante.com
SEAFOOD TOWER
lobster, shrimp, oyster, scallop, hamachi, tuna, clams
SHARED ANTIPASTO
quail saltimbocca, caprese, truffled beef tartare
DUCK CONFIT RAVIOLI
foie gras crema, hazelnuts, aged balsamic
BEEF WELLINGTON
pomme puree, wild mushroom, perigord truffle
BAKED PALERMO
sicilian pistachio, olive oil cake, limoncello meringue, grappa
$325/person (plus taxes & gratuity)
Confirmation of the number of people is required 72 hours prior to the start of the function. Billing will reflect the number of people confirmed. Via Allegro will gladly customize a menu to suit your needs. Our team of Sommeliers would be honoured to assist you in our wine selections to compliment the menu. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Aleksandra at 416.508.2165 or Aleksandra@viaallegro-ristorante.com
AGNOLOTTI
ricotta, mushrooms
TAGLIATELLE ALLA RAGU
classic ragu
RABBIT PAPPARDELLE
mushroom, guanciale, arugula
TRUFFLED MUSHROOM RISOTTO
wild mushrooms, truffled porcini cream, fontina fonduta
TABLE SIDE CHEESE WHEEL
agnolotti, wild mushroom
$25
YOLK RAVIOLO
Perigord truffle, hazelnuts
SHORT RIB AGNOLOTTI
maitake, talleggio, Perigord truffle
$45
PENNE ROSE
PENNE POMODORO
PENNE ALFREDO
$20
priced per person
portion per person
served after appetizers, before main courses
APPETIZER SNACK TOWER
Beef Tartar Tartlet
Buffalo Mozzarella Stuffed Tomato
Pear & Proscuitto
Oyster
cucumber and passionfruit mignonette
$30
Piccola Pasticceria”
DESSERT TOWER
Limoncello Meringue Tart
Chocolate & Pistachio Ice Cream Sandwich
Truffles
Espresso Creme Brulee
Amaretti Semi Freddo
Amarena Hazelnut Crostata
$25
EXTRAS
Pheasant, Cornish Game Hen, Quail Roast
Whole Stuffed Arctic Char
Salt Baked Branzino
Whole Stuffed Tuscan Rabbit
Suckling Pig Roast
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