Cafe Diplomatico

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Title
Cafe Diplomatico
Description
Café Diplomatico was founded by Rocco Mastrangelo Sr. in the spring of 1968. The establishment’s mission was to offer espresso and gelato for the neighbourhood to build a place of community. Rocco is from a town in Italy called Anzano di Puglia and worked as a Sergeant Major in the military. He left his post in order to help his family which had immigrated to Canada earlier. The restaurant attracts many families, tourists, young students as they offer a patio and are open from 8am to 2am. As time went on the establishment added a large menu with pasta, pizza, lasagna, parmigiana, and North American foods such as burgers chicken fingers, fries, and onion rings. Their menu tries to capture both Italian food and something for Torontonians. Yet, recently more traditional items have been added back onto the menu as the food scene in Toronto changes. Many of the ingredients, such as tomatoes, are imported from California or Italy and some are made here in Canada such as the pasta or mozzarella. Café Diplomatico has survived government lockdowns throughout the pandemic and looks forward to opening up in full capacity soon.
Date
EST. 1968

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Interview with Café Diplomatico

Interview with Connie.

2013 Infographic

Image of infographic by TRNTO comparing two of Toronto Little Italy's go-to's.

Menu, 2021

Image of menu, c. 2021.

Cheering for Italy

Image of crowd cheering in cafe supporting Team Italy.

Street Sign Supporting Italian Businesses

Image of street sign during pandemic supporting businesses in Little Italy.

50 Years Menu

Image of menu for 50 years in business.

Poster Inside the cafe

Image of La Corruzione poster inside the cafe.

Family Outside Bar

Image of family in front of cafe with old name, "Bar Diplomatico."

Book with Updated Name

Image of a book plated with updated name, "Cafe Diplomatico."

A Landmark

Image of plaque in front of the Cafe marking its significance.

30th Anniversary

Image of exterior sign for 30th anniversary.

Exterior

Image of exterior, c. 1982.

Exterior

Image of exterior with people on the street dancing.

Car Outside the Cafe

Image of Uncle Paul in front of the cafe in his red car.

Exterior, 1970s

Image of exterior, c. 1970s.

Collage, 2012

Image of interior with salad.

Exterior, 2018

Image of exterior, 2018.

Drink Menu, 2012

Image of 40 year anniversary drink menu.

Pizza Menu, 2014

Screenshot of Cafe Diplomatico's 2014 pizza menu.

Menu, 2012

Screenshot of Cafe Diplomatico's 2012 Drink menu.

CBC Article, 2021

A 2021 CBC article about the passing of Rocco Mastrangelo Sr., founder of Cafe Diplomatico.

50th Anniversary Article

A 2018 article in the Toronto Sun about Cafe Diplomatico's 50th anniversary.

Exterior

Image of the outside of Cafe Diplomatico.

Exterior

Image of the exterior of Cafe Diplomatico.