In fact, in the early 2000s, Italian restaurants embraced a clean, modern aesthetic—almost the exact opposite of what is now in vogue. Nonetheless, it paved the way for this new iteration.

A Toronto neighbourhood was shocked when a stalwart Italian restaurant suddenly closed down, but something almost identical ...

Inside, the design draws inspiration from a classic trattoria, but there’s bold glamour in mirror motifs, vibrant hot pink accents, and moody, dramatic lighting which add theatrical flair.