Over the years, Speducci has been featured in national publications, recognized for culinary excellence, and celebrated by our loyal guests. Here’s a look at the stories, reviews, and milestones that continue to inspire our team.

AWARDS AND ARTICLES

  • “Speducci Mercatto” – 2015 Feature

    “Top Butcher Shops in Toronto” – 2015

    “The Best Salumi in Toronto” – 2017

    “Speducci Mercatto… all about the cured meats” – 2019 Video

    “Speducci Mercatto” – 2025 Updated Review

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  • April 22, 2025 – “Of sea and soil: inside the heart of Speducci Mercatto” – VeraVita (a Canadian Italian lifestyle magazine) profiled Speducci Mercatto in a 2025 feature.

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  • Fall 2025, Issue No. 155 – “Setting the Trend” – The Fall 2025 issue of Panoram Italia, a widely read Italian-Canadian magazine, featured Speducci Mercatto in an article celebrating its success.

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  • Speducci Mercatto is honoured to be recognized by Gambero Rosso, Italy’s most respected authority on food and wine. Known for its rigorous standards and commitment to authenticity, Gambero Rosso is considered the global benchmark for exceptional Italian cuisine. This distinction reflects our team’s dedication to true Italian craftsmanship, from handmade pastas and sauces to our artisanal salumi, and affirms our mission to bring the heritage of Italy to Toronto with integrity and care. This recognition reinforces Speducci as a leader in Italian dining in Canada and a destination for guests seeking an elevated, authentically Italian experience.

  • Foodservice and Hospitality reported that Speducci’s Wild Boar Prosciutto won a special Media’s Choice Award in the Ontario Finest Meat Competition, where “the winning prosciutto…represents the superior quality and innovation of smaller family owned and operated businesses in Ontario”

  • This Toronto Star review praised Speducci Mercatto as a unique hybrid of Italian restaurant and butcher shop. The article highlights Speducci’s authentic Italian offerings and in-house butchery, noting that the establishment serves as both “a winning eatery” and a high-quality butcher. The reviewer describes the shop as a “restaurant, butcher shop and purveyor of aged meats”, underscoring Speducci’s specialty in dry-aged and cured meats

REVIEWS

  • "A true hidden gem! I loved the cozy atmosphere and the friendly yet professional staff. Our server was very attentive and made the experience even better. The food was excellent, and the Italian dessert sampling was such a fun and enjoyable touch. Highly recommend!"

  • "Absolutely Amazing!
    I had an incredible experience at Speducci Mercatto! The service was outstanding — friendly, attentive, and welcoming from the moment we walked in. And the pizza? Absolutely delicious — one of the best I’ve had in the city! Every bite was full of flavor and made to perfection.
    This place is a true gem. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for amazing food, great atmosphere, and top-notch service. I’ll definitely be coming back!"

  • "The food here is amazing. Every dish has a lot of thought and care put into it. I will be returning to try more menu items as everything was delicious."

  • "Very bright welcoming place! Julia our server was so friendly and kind and she kept refilling my water without me asking, she also was patient with our family who have not tried much Italian cuisine ♡ very nice experience :) they also have a shop attached to the restaurant"

  • "I came here with our friends to celebrate. Ordered pizza, octopus, salad, ribs, sardines, lamb skews and tiramisu. They were delicious, especially the pizza. The octopus wasn’t like the one we had last time, which were cut into pieces and also wasn’t hot enough. The manager treated us with some not too sweet dessert wine.

    This was our 2nd time we came to this restaurant. Last time we were very impressed. Today we ordered from the Easter menu: fig salad, smoked veals & octopus as appetizers and Chilean sea bass as entree. They didn’t disappoint. Will come back again :)"

  • "Converted from an old industrial space, Speducci is spacious, unpretentious, with just the right amount of warmth in the service. More importantly, every dish we ordered showed intent and care. That’s what Italian cuisine should be: grounded, thoughtful, and alive. Without a doubt, we’ll be back for more tastings.

    FYI, we had:
    Beef tartar, Heirloom tomato + melon insalata, Seafood gnudi, Pancetta croccante, and for dessert, Italia squisita."
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