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    Oxblood leather banquettes, marble everywhere, and a cocktail trolley that arrives tableside bearing elaborate Martinis: Sammarco is Toronto's Italian steakhouse at full volume. The five Ontario dry-aged cuts are the backbone, sourced from Cumbrae's and treated simply, but the menu wanders into grilled sweetbreads and snow crab risotto for those who came for more than beef. The wine list runs long and expensive. Dress accordingly.

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    • Profiteroles

      “even bistro staples like profiteroles get dressed up here in gold leaf”

      Canada's 100 Best, 2026
    • Grilled calamari

      “Grilled calamari with burnt orange and pangrattato is at once simple and refined.”

      Michelin Guide
    • Nova Scotia lobster

      “Main dishes, whether the 24-ounce contrafiletto or the Nova Scotia lobster finished with a vermouth and tarragon butter, are impressive.”

      Michelin Guide
    • Torta di cioccolato

      “torta di cioccolato with dark chocolate ganache in an espresso crème anglaise is decadence defined.”

      Michelin Guide

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