Il Gatto Nero has been an institution in Toronto's Little Italy neighbourhood on College Street since 1960. The Gatto, or "The Cat" as many have come to know it, brings together people from all walks of life to enjoy the sumptuous food, cosmopolitan atmosphere and fresh-brewed coffee. Father and son owners Carmine and Michael Raviele treat everyone who walks through their doors like family. Client
s both old and new get the attentive, familial dedication that is the Italian tradition. Comfortable, engaging and friendly, the atmosphere at Il Gatto Nero is rivaled only by Carmine and Michael's knack for making you feel like you've been a fixture in "The Cat" since its doors first opened. No matter who you are or where you're from, you'll inevitably feel you're a part of the family at Il Gatto Nero.