An intimate dining room at AURELIA, prepared for evening service.
An intimate dining room at AURELIA, prepared for evening service.

Ora et labora

An intimate dining room at AURELIA, prepared for evening service.

Ora et labora

Good food.
Good wine.
Good company.

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Welcome to Lardo, a neighbourhood Italian restaurant on College Street, where honest cooking, great wine and warm hospitality are what we know best.

Welcome to Lardo, a neighbourhood Italian restaurant on College Street, where honest cooking, great wine and warm hospitality are what we know best.

Reservations

Chef preparing a private dining experience

A little tradition.
A little imagination.

Rooted in Italian cooking, our menu brings together familiar favourites and unexpected combinations, with ingredients sourced from Italy and the best of what's in season closer to home.

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What we're
loving right now

Cappelletti with spring pea and brown butter plated for the AURELIA Demo menu

Focaccia al Rosamarino

House-Made Focaccia, Rosemary, Maldon, D.O.P Olive Oil

Cappelletti with spring pea and brown butter plated for the AURELIA Demo menu

Focaccia al Rosamarino

House-Made Focaccia, Rosemary, Maldon, D.O.P Olive Oil

Cappelletti with spring pea and brown butter plated for the AURELIA Demo menu

Focaccia al Rosamarino

House-Made Focaccia, Rosemary, Maldon, D.O.P Olive Oil

Milk bread with cultured butter plated for the AURELIA Demo menu

Agnello Brasato

Braised Lamb Shoulder, Roasted Bosc Pear, Red Wine Jus

Milk bread with cultured butter plated for the AURELIA Demo menu

Agnello Brasato

Braised Lamb Shoulder, Roasted Bosc Pear, Red Wine Jus

Milk bread with cultured butter plated for the AURELIA Demo menu

Agnello Brasato

Braised Lamb Shoulder, Roasted Bosc Pear, Red Wine Jus

Ember-roasted allium plated for the AURELIA Demo menu

Tagliolini ai Gamberi e Bottarga

Poached Tiger Shrimp, St. Brigid’s Butter,Bottarga, Lemon, Toasted Breadcrumb

Ember-roasted allium plated for the AURELIA Demo menu

Tagliolini ai Gamberi e Bottarga

Poached Tiger Shrimp, St. Brigid’s Butter,Bottarga, Lemon, Toasted Breadcrumb

Ember-roasted allium plated for the AURELIA Demo menu

Tagliolini ai Gamberi e Bottarga

Poached Tiger Shrimp, St. Brigid’s Butter,Bottarga, Lemon, Toasted Breadcrumb

Make yourself
at home.

A seat at the bar, a view of College St. or something a bit more intimate in the back. However you choose to spend your time with us, there's a place for you at Lardo.

The Bar

For an aperitivo, another glass of wine or a night out that doesn't need much of a plan.

The Bar

For an aperitivo, another glass of wine or a night out that doesn't need much of a plan.

The Bar

For an aperitivo, another glass of wine or a night out that doesn't need much of a plan.

The Dining Room

Tucked away from the bustle of College St., the dining room offers a more initimate escape from the outside world.

The Dining Room

Tucked away from the bustle of College St., the dining room offers a more initimate escape from the outside world.

The Dining Room

Tucked away from the bustle of College St., the dining room offers a more initimate escape from the outside world.

The people behind Lardo.

Meet the people that make Lardo what it is today.

Owner

GianPaolo Testa

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Owner

GianPaolo Testa

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Owner

GianPaolo Testa

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Head Chef

Emilio Pyette

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Head Chef

Emilio Pyette

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Head Chef

Emilio Pyette

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Good things are better shared.

Some occasions call for a bigger table. From birthdays and celebrations to getting everyone together just because, we'd love to help you make it memorable.

Plan a Group Dinner

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