Prego Della Piazza

Prego Della Piaza
Restaurant information
Established1987; 38 years ago (1987)
ClosedMarch 31, 2010; 14 years ago (2010-03-31)
Previous owner(s)Michael Carlevale
Manager(s)Faro Chiniforoush
Head chef
  • Michael Carlevale (1987–2007)
  • Faro Chiniforoush (2007–2010)
Food typeItalian
Street address150 Bloor St. W.
CityToronto
StateOntario
Postal/ZIP CodeM5S 2X9
CountryCanada
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.[1] After the closure of Bemelmans in 1994, Prego received increased popularity, with celebrities like Johnny Depp and Paris Hilton dining there due to the restaurant's no-camera policies.[2]

Despite that, following financial difficulties from Carlevale, who had lost money from investing in other restaurants, the restaurant filed for bankruptcy.[3][4] Further difficulties occurred, and following a slump in business due to nearby construction, the company that managed the plaza where Prego Della Piazza was located, Kevric Real Estate Corp., chose not to extend the lease in early 2010, causing the restaurant to be closed on March 31 that year.[4]

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. ^ a b Knelman, Martin (23 April 2010). "Chic Yorkville eatery closes". Toronto Star. Retrieved 30 October 2024.