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TastyPals TeamOur take on Venga Cucina
Jun 5, 2026
9.2
Editorial review
The kind of meal that reminds you why going out is worth it. High marks across the board.
Restaurant
Venga Cucina
Venga Cucina is one of the best neighborhood restaurants in Toronto for dinner, especially if you want a strong option in The Junction.
Venga Cucina is a neighborhood restaurant in The Junction in Toronto that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room. Burrata and Calamari Fritti also give you a decent sense of the menu.
Rating (Google) 9.2
848 reviews
Toronto
At a glance
The fastest read on whether this place fits tonight.
9.2
Rating
Based on 848 reviews
Best used for
dinner and hidden gem
Price and pace
Budget-friendly
Neighborhood
The Junction · 3076 Dundas St W, Old Toronto, ON M6P 1Z8, Canada
Price
Budget-friendly
Google rating
9.2 from 848 reviews
Phone
(416) 766-3841
Photos of Venga Cucina
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What to order
Signature dishes at Venga Cucina
Burrata
roasted tomatoes, basil pesto, EVOO
Calamari Fritti
lightly coated fried squid, garlic picante mayo, lemon
Mussels
garlic, tomatoes, parsley, white wine, focaccia
Fresh Pasta Carbonara
rigatoni, pecorino cheese, pepper, egg yolk, house cured guanciale
Pappardelle
wild boar ragu
Why go
What makes Venga Cucina worth the move
Venga Cucina is a strong neighborhood option in The Junction in Toronto when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Burrata and Calamari Fritti also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 848 Google reviews.
What to know fast
Public rating
9.2 from 848 Google reviews
Best used for
dinner and hidden gem
Style
Neighborhood in The Junction
Spend
Budget-friendly
Best for
Know before you go
Google rating: 9.2 from 848 reviews
Price point: $
Popular dishes: Burrata, Calamari Fritti, Mussels
Website linked on this page
Plan the visit
Quick details
- Address
- 3076 Dundas St W, Old Toronto, ON M6P 1Z8, Canada
- Phone
- (416) 766-3841
- Price
- $
- TastyPals score
- Unavailable
- Google rating
- 9.2 (848 reviews)
- Cuisine
- Neighborhood
- Neighborhood
- The Junction
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9.2 from 848 reviews
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