#FOOD: NOTTE RISTORANTE OPENS THIS WEEKEND

Notte Ristorante opens January 10, 2026 at 9 Church Street with a clear intention: to create a restaurant that fits naturally into how people actually spend their evenings. Some nights begin with a drink after work and turn into dinner. Others start around the table and stretch longer than planned. Notte Ristorante is designed to support that rhythm.

Notte Ristorante marks the evolution of Amano Trattoria and Bar Notte. The same kitchen, team, and culinary standards remain, now expressed through a more relaxed, evening-driven approach. Aperitivo and happy hour set the tone early, dinner anchors the night, and as the evening unfolds the room shifts subtly. Lights soften, music lifts, and the energy becomes more social without losing its warmth.

At a time when dining out feels more considered than ever and Canadians are careful when and where they spend their money, Notte is meant to feel easy. The experience is built around generosity and flow, encouraging guests to settle in, order another round, and enjoy the night without overthinking it.

“Notte reflects how people actually want to spend their nights right now,” says Executive Chef and co-owner Michael Angeloni. “You come in for a drink, order a few things to share, and before you know it, you’re deep into dinner. The food is comforting and indulgent, but the atmosphere stays relaxed. It’s meant to pull you in naturally and keep you there.”

A Modern Italian Point of View

The menu at Notte takes a modern Italian approach, drawing inspiration from regions across Italy from north to south while reflecting Chef Angeloni’s background and perspective. Classic preparations are handled with intention and confidence, woven together with locally sourced ingredients and subtle personal touches.

Everything is cooked from scratch in-house using the best ingredients the team can source. By avoiding pre-made products and unnecessary shortcuts, the kitchen maintains both quality and control, allowing the menu to remain thoughtful and generous without becoming inflated.

Menu Highlights Include:

The Salumi Bar – a live-action station anchoring the main bar featuring:

Chicken Liver Mousse & Treviso Jam ($14)
N’duja & Straciatella ($15)
Prosciutto Parma & Compressed Melon ($18)

Roman Style Pizzas – crafted over 72 hours, made with five types of flour and high hydration for a light and airy with a crisp finish:

Crazy Calabrese: smoked provolone, spicy sopressata, hot honey, arugula, black olives ($24)
Bologna Pride: zucchini, arugula, pistachio, honey, mortadella & stracciatella ($25)

Handmade pasta – made fresh in house daily:

Spaghetti Allo Scoglio: PEI mussels, Argentinian red shrimp, clams, pangrattato, parsley, chili, garlic ($26)
Campanelle Con Funghi: wild mushrooms, braised leeks, white wine, toasted walnuts, pecorino ($25)

Large format signature dishes – perfect for sharing:

12oz Bone-in Veal Parm: panko crusted veal, 40 clove tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil, parm ($56); add ball of burrata (+$10)

A Bar Program Built on Balance

Notte’s bar program is guided by a simple belief: great drinks should feel inviting, not excessive. The cocktail list focuses on well-executed classics, the amaro selection is expansive, and the wine program aims to become one of the city’s best values for premium bottles by emphasizing thoughtful pricing intended to encourage another round and return visits.

Two daily happy hours from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. and later in the evening help frame the night, creating natural moments to drop in and stay a little longer. As the evening unfolds, the room takes on a more social, energetic pace while remaining grounded and welcoming.

Notte Ristorante also introduces the Notte Social Club, a complimentary membership designed to reward regulars with an even more generous experience. Benefits include complimentary bread service, late evening pricing on select dishes, including a $99 bistecca fiorentina, a 32oz T bone steak designed for sharing, and simple flat pricing across the amaro selection. The Social Club reflects Notte’s belief that hospitality should feel fair, welcoming, and personal. Membership is free and open to guests who want to be part of the rhythm of the room.

Independent, Involved, and Intentionally Personal

While Notte Ristorante brings a new energy to the space, it retains all that was loved about Amano. The same care, sourcing philosophy, and attention to detail carry through, now expressed through a more fluid evening experience.

Notte Ristorante is independently owned and operated, with its partners closely involved day to day. Chef Angeloni is in the kitchen nightly, shaping the food and the rhythm of service in real time.

“Amano was always a place people loved, but we saw room to let it evolve,” says co-owner Adam Teolis. “Notte Ristorante keeps the heart of Italian hospitality intact, with a stronger pulse and a more generous point of view. We wanted to create a place that still feels special and elevated, but without making guests feel priced out of enjoying the night fully. A place where guests feel comfortable ordering another drink, another dish, and coming back often.”

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