Radici Project, the newest child of chef Emiliano Del Frate and hospitality expert Kayo Ito, has officially announced its opening date: April 30, 2025. Arriving at 588 College Street, this emerging Italian-Japanese fusion restaurant features a dual-concept layout with an à la carte natural wine bar in the front and a chef’s table in the back. With a focus on premium Canadian ingredients, Radici Project offers a seasonally inspired menu blending Japanese and Italian culinary philosophies for a unique take on both cuisines.

“In Japan, seasonal menus are the norm and for good reason. I love working with ingredients at their absolute best,” says Del Frate. “While at Noma, I had the chance to forage daily and I noticed how similar the Canadian landscape felt. That mindset is now part of my cooking identity.”

Radici Project’s menu will be updated and elevated throughout the year, with majority of the ingredients sourced locally.

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