Experts' Choice Award Cafe Diplomatico
What the experts agree on
The Dip's sprawling College Street patio is Little Italy's ultimate people-watching hub, where locals gather for affordable pizzas, pastas, and paninis while soaking in the neighborhood's vibrant street scene.
“The patio is the place to be at this Little Italy institution. Panzerotti, pizza, and pasta are on the menu, but it’s the people-watching opportunities that draw the crowds.”
– DK Eyewitness
Frommer's "Talk about location! This is one of the best patios in Little Italy for kicking back and watching the parade go by." Full review
BlackBook "Celebrating its 40th year as primo patio destination, "The Dip," as its affectionately known, still dishes out affordable, filling pizzas, pastas and paninis."
Time Out "It's a trade-off: the Dip wins hands down for the best people-watching platform in Little Italy, inside or on the vast patio." Full review
Fodor's "Holding court over a central Little Italy corner since 1968, Diplomatico is popular for its big sidewalk patio with umbrella-shaded tables, one of the best places in the city for..." Full review
Independent "The expansive sidewalk patio of the Café Diplomatico at 594 College St is the place to consume an unpretentious C$6 (£3.25) colazione or cooked breakfast."
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