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Lil’ Baci Taverna Toronto

Posted By Jennifer Ho Jan 08 2014 · 0 comments · Dining Out

Lil' Baci Taverna Toronto

Lil’ Baci Taverna is that sweet neighbourhood spot you wish you had. It’s got this comfortable low key, local vibe that makes you feel right at home. With the smell of freshly baked bread and eggs in the air, friendly servers that seem impossibly perky on Sunday mornings, it’s hard not to smile and feel at ease.

Lil' Baci Taverna Toronto Coffee and Raspberry Lemonade

Coffee and Raspberry Lemonade

Over the couple of times we’ve visited, Lil Baci always has a nice selection of fresh juices to choose from – whether it’s grapefruit, orange or raspberry lemonade. The coffee is fresh, hot and subject to pretty much limitless refills.

Lil' Baci Taverna Toronto Eggs Benedetto: Two poached eggs, Crispy pancetta.

Eggs Benedetto: Two poached eggs, Crispy pancetta.

Lil' Baci Taverna Toronto Eggs Fiorentina: Poached Eggs, Spinach, Lemon Truffle Hollandaise

Eggs Fiorentina: Poached Eggs, Spinach, Lemon Truffle Hollandaise

From the “poached” section, we’ve tried both the eggs benedetto and the eggs fiorentina – both served with perfectly poached eggs and pancetta. The former includes a handful of spinach, while the latter drizzles truffled lemon hollandaise generously over your eggs. There is a slice of homemade bread placed underneath it all that is particularly delicious – if possible (I haven’t tried), I’d order a basket of that bread to nibble on alone.

Lil' Baci Taverna Toronto Pork and Beef Ragu with Scrambled Eggs, Salad and Duck Fat Potatoes

Pork and Beef Ragu with Scrambled Eggs, Salad and Duck Fat Potatoes

The pork and beef ragu is served underneath a layer of scrambled eggs, a side of duck fat potatoes and a healthy bit of salad. If you want a brunch that’s got a bit more weight to it, this might be a good bet.

Lil' Baci Taverna Toronto Pizza Festa: Potatoes, Two Sunny Eggs, Pancetta, Sausage

Pizza Festa: Potatoes, Two Sunny Eggs, Pancetta, Sausage

The pizza festa is the hangover cure – at least that’s what people say. And they’re right, it’s no joke. Cubes of potatoes, strips of pancetta and chopped sausage liberally pepper the top. The pizza (great crust) is then garnished with basil leaves and two runny eggs that split as soon as you cut into them. A sight for sore eyes and empty stomachs.

Lil' Baci Taverna Toronto Eggplant Sandwich with Roasted Pepper, Goat Cheese

Eggplant Sandwich with Roasted Pepper, Goat Cheese

The eggplant sandwich is a simpler, vegetarian dish. Made with fluffy, supple bread, stuffed with roasted peppers, goat’s cheese and eggplants, this is a great option for those who want to stray away from typically brunch/breakfast food and officially toe into lunch territory.

Lil' Baci Taverna Toronto Lil Baci Pork and Beef Meatballs with Fresh Mozzarella

Lil Baci Pork and Beef Meatballs with Fresh Mozzarella

This guy is a monster. You kind of have to be in beast mode to finish the Lil Baci Hero or be someone with a big large appetite early on in the day. Hulking pork and beef meatballs bask triumphantly inside a house brioche bun, soaking in a thick tomato sauce, melting up fresh mozzarella, making it gooey and pretty freaking delicious.

If you’re looking for a good brunch spot in midtown Toronto, Lil’ Baci Taverna offers simple, rustic, Italian food that will make you feel good. Really good. What’s not to like?

*Note we’ve visited for brunch only. Lil’ Baci Taverna also serves dinner here as well as at the Queen St. location.


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