# Modern Elevated Italian Restaurants Giulietta Serves Up High-End Italian Cuisine in Toronto By Riley von Niessen | Published 2018-12-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giulietta References: [giu](http://giu.ca/) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/giulietta972/) Giulietta is an [upscale Italian restaurant](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sale-e-pepe) that's located in Toronto's Dufferin Grove area that has renowned chef Rob Rossi behind it, who has appeared on [Food Network Canada](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homemade-brand-ice-cream) and TLN's 'The Chef's Bar.' The atmosphere of the restaurant is modern and refined, making it a perfect date spot or a great way to celebrate a special occasion with friends or family. On the menu are a wide range of [classic Italian staples](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mulherins-pizzeria), such as pizza and pasta dishes, as well as shareable appetizers like grilled octopus, beef tartare, and roman-style braised tripe. Apart from that, there's also a selection of carefully crafted cocktails and artfully made desserts on offer. Image Credit: Facebook [@giulietta972](https://www.facebook.com/giulietta972/?ref=page_internal) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Upscale Italian Restaurants:** Opportunity to create high-end Italian dining experiences in various cities - **Celebrity Chef Restaurants:** Opportunity to leverage the popularity of renowned chefs for restaurant concepts - **Modern Italian Cuisine:** Opportunity to innovate and reimagine traditional Italian dishes in a contemporary way ### Where This Applies - **Hospitality:** Creating upscale restaurant experiences that cater to sophisticated diners - **Food and Beverage:** Offering unique and elevated Italian cuisine and drinks in the market - **Entertainment:** Combining food and celebrity culture to create immersive dining experiences ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Italian Rooftop Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/public-gardens.md) - [Fresh Family-Inspired Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ardo-restaurant.md) - [Stylish Toronto Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thanksgiving-alternative.md) - [Italian-Inspired Dining Menu Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taste-italy-series.md) - [Toronto Fusion Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radici-project.md) - [Tropical Toronto Summer Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chotto-matte-toronto.md) - [Elevated Modern Steakhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-premio.md) - [Opulent Dining Venues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sammarco.md) - [Modern Greek Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/estiatorio-milos.md)