Prego Della Piazza
| Prego Della Piaza | |
|---|---|
 Interactive map of Prego Della Piaza | |
| Restaurant information | |
| Established | 1987 |
| Closed | March 31, 2010 |
Previous owner | Michael Carlevale |
| Manager | Faro Chiniforoush |
| Head chef |
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| Food type | Italian |
| Location | 150 Bloor St. W., Toronto, Ontario, M5S 2X9, Canada |
| Website | Last 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
[edit]Prego Della Piazza was opened in 1987 by Michael Carlevale, an Italian chef from Boston.[1] After the closure of Bemelmans in 1994, Prego increased in popularity, as its discreetness attracted celebrities.[2]
However Carlevale had made bad investments in other restaurants and the subsequent financial difficulties bankrupted him.[3][4] 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.[4]
References
[edit]- ↑ Stoffman, Judy (16 January 2015). "Michael Carlevale brought cucina nuova to Toronto". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
- ↑ "The 10 biggest moments in Toronto restaurants in the last 50 years". Toronto Life. 1 June 2016. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
- ↑ Zekas, Rita (10 November 2007). "Yorkville eatery for rich and glitzy eyes bankruptcy". Toronto Star. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
- 1 2 Knelman, Martin (23 April 2010). "Chic Yorkville eatery closes". Toronto Star. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
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