Widely known as as Little Italy, this neighbourhood is actually not an exclusively Italian neighbourhood. There is a strong Italian community, a large Portuguese population as well as neighbours from around the world, making this one of the most multicultural neighbourhoods in Toronto. Nestled in between the hip Trinity Bellwoods and cozy Palmerston, Little Italy Toronto is a pocket of culture in the heart of the city.
The residents in the neighbourhood are primarily working professionals rather than young families and retirees. The nightlife and recreational options available in Little Italy’s trendy nightclub and restaurant sector highlight the cultural diversity of the Palmerston-Little Italy community.
There is activity and experience on every corner. A stroll down Harbord Street charms you with flavour on a multi-sensory level, offering access to some of the city’s very best restaurants, and gastronomic experience - whether you seek coffee with friends, or focused dining to titillate and delight the taste buds.
Great food and good times. Culinary immersion in authentic Italian restaurants, indulging at meat and cheese shops, and browsing vintage boutiques. Little Italy is great for walking around on bustling sidewalks and sipping espresso on a patio in the summer.
The majority of Little Italy's row-houses and attached Victorian homes were built between 1880 and 1910. These houses are set on narrow tree-lined streets with parking facilities located at the back of the property.