Morellina's · Mangia con Amore · Little Italy, Toronto

Little Italy · Toronto

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Morellina's is the collaborative venture of Alessandra Morelli and Lina Hatem — two cooks, one table. Here the heartfelt traditions of Italian cooking meet flavours reimagined, plated with equal parts reverence and mischief.

At its heart is a menu that refuses to sit still. It shifts with the season, the market, and the occasional culinary whim — so no two visits are ever quite the same.

An intimate room set for the big things and the little things alike, and best enjoyed in the company of friends, family, and the neighbourhood that raised it.

Mangia con amore.

From our table

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An evening on College Street

633 College Street · Little Italy, Toronto

Dinner nightly from 5:00 PM until close

Our Story

Two names, one table

Morellina's — a portmanteau of Morelli and Lina — is what happens when two kitchens, and two ways of seeing food, decide to share a stove.

Alessandra "Sandra" Morelli
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Chef & Partner

Alessandra Morelli

Kitchen · Hospitality

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Lina Hatem
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Chef & Partner

Lina Hatem

Kitchen · Creative

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Antipasti

To begin · to share

DISH|Pizzette di Verona||19|Four-cheese potato pizzetta, rosemary, black pepper. DISH|Fichi, Gorgonzola e Speck||22|Oven-roasted figs, red-wine glaze, blue cheese, speck. DISH|Arancina|Sicilia|16|Saffron risotto, molten mozzarella, lightly fried. DISH|Gamberoni alla Siciliana||26|Grilled prawns wrapped in prosciutto, artichoke-lemon. DISH|Conchiglie Napoletane||18|Baked shells, ricotta, salami, sweet peas, cheese. DISH|Involtini di Melanzane||17|Eggplant rolled with basil, ham, mozzarella, pomodoro.

Stuzzichini · little bites

DISH|Sliders di Manzo||16|Two beef sliders, taleggio, caramelized onion. DISH|Polpette di Baccalà||15|Golden cod cakes, lemon aioli. DISH|Funghi Ripieni||14|Stuffed mushroom caps, herbs, breadcrumb.

Primi

Pasta · risotto

DISH|Pappardelle alla Bolognese||34|Hand-cut ribbons, slow beef & pork ragù, rosemary. DISH|Gnocchi al Ragù di Costine||32|Potato gnocchi, braised short-rib ragù, Grana. DISH|Gnocchi al Pomodoro con Burrata||29|Pillowy gnocchi, San Marzano, whole burrata. DISH|Pappardelle ai Funghi e Tartufo|MP|—|Wild mushrooms, cream, sage, shaved truffle. DISH|Risotto allo Zafferano con Capesante|MP|—|Saffron risotto, seared scallops, asparagus.

MP · Market price — ask your server for tonight's · Prices in CAD, subject to seasonal change

Private Dining & Special Events

Your evening, our table

Whether it's a milestone, a merger, or simply a Tuesday worth marking, Morellina's opens its room to the occasions that deserve one.

Our intimate dining room lends itself beautifully to gatherings — birthdays and anniversaries, rehearsal dinners, business evenings, and the quiet celebrations in between. We host semi-private tables and full buyouts alike, with menus built around your night and the season.

Seated groups and full restaurant buyouts
Bespoke tasting menus & family-style feasts
Wine pairings curated for your table
Dietary needs and allergies handled with care

Tell us a little about what you're planning and we'll take it from there.

Request a booking

We'll reply within 24 hours.

First Name *

Last Name *

Email Address *

Phone Number

Name of the Event / Celebration

Number of People

Date of the Event

Start Time

Dietary Restrictions / Allergies

Special Requests

Submissions are routed to Sandra@morellinas.comconnect Formspree to send

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Grazie!

Thank you for your interest in hosting your special event at Morellina's. We will get back to you within the next 24 hours.

Gallery

A look around the room

The plates, the pours, the little details. Dining-room, bar, and event photography to follow.

The Swag Shop

Take a little Morellina's home

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Catering & Boutique

Cin Cin Cucina

Our sister kitchen brings Morellina's spirit to your own table — catering, provisions, and boutique bites for gatherings big and small.

Visit Cin Cin Cucina →

An evening on College Street