Prego Della Piazza

Prego Della Piaza
Interactive map of Prego Della Piaza
Restaurant information
Established1987; 39 years ago (1987)
ClosedMarch 31, 2010; 16 years ago (2010-03-31)
Previous owner
Michael Carlevale
ManagerFaro Chiniforoush
Head chef
  • Michael Carlevale (1987–2007)
  • Faro Chiniforoush (2007–2010)
Food typeItalian
Location150 Bloor St. W., Toronto, Ontario, M5S 2X9, Canada
WebsiteLast snapshot of official website at the Wayback Machine (archived 2010-03-09)

Prego Della Piazza was a fine dining restaurant which was one of the oldest in Toronto. Following financial difficulties, it closed down on March 31, 2010.

History

Prego Della Piazza was opened in 1987 by Michael Carlevale, an Italian chef from Boston. After the closure of Bemelmans in 1994, Prego increased in popularity, as its discreetness attracted celebrities.

However Carlevale had made bad investments in other restaurants and the subsequent financial difficulties bankrupted him. Following a slump in business caused by nearby construction, the company that managed the plaza where Prego Della Piazza was located chose not to extend the restaurant's lease in early 2010.

References

  1. ↑ Stoffman, Judy (16 January 2015). "Michael Carlevale brought cucina nuova to Toronto". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
  2. ↑ "The 10 biggest moments in Toronto restaurants in the last 50 years". Toronto Life. 1 June 2016. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
  3. ↑ Zekas, Rita (10 November 2007). "Yorkville eatery for rich and glitzy eyes bankruptcy". Toronto Star. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
  4. 1 2 Knelman, Martin (23 April 2010). "Chic Yorkville eatery closes". Toronto Star. Retrieved 30 October 2024.

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