VIOLETS by Stelvio

The restaurant has evolved into VIOLETS by Stelvio, with the new name on its website and OpenTable page. It remains at the same Dundas West address with the same phone number and Italian focus.

The menu focuses on the cuisine of the Valtellina region in northern Italy, including pizzoccheri buckwheat noodles and the fried-cheese snack sciatt. Many diners call the orecchia di elefante cutlet a must order.

Yes, the 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM happy hour menu is a guest favorite and a good-value way to try the kitchen. It tends to be less crowded then, and small plates are the move.

Yes, it offers full or partial buyouts for 12 to 80 seated guests, plus off-site catering. Event inquiries go through the events page on the restaurant's own website.

Yes, vegetarian and gluten free options are available, with polenta-based plates and seasonal northern Italian dishes suited to non-meat eaters. The kitchen cooks with the seasons, so options change through the year.

It is at 791 Dundas Street West in the Little Portugal and Dundas West area, on the south side near Palmerston. Street parking is available nearby, and the Dundas West streetcar stops right in front.