After less than a year, a beloved Toronto restaurant-bar in Little Italy โ wedged between the Chin Radio Building and the Royal Theatre โclosed its doors on Saturday. Wolfie ย (614 College St.) shifted nightly from a buzzing dinner spot to a lively lounge, with DJs spinning vinyl late into the night. Known as a late-night go-to for College Streetโs younger crowd, its sudden shutdown has left regulars stunned.
“So heartbroken! Such a beloved space and amazing team – so honoured to have shared music with you all – thank you” one user wrote under one of the restaurant’s latest Insta posts. “The staff are a wildly intricate collection of characters – love them all dearly! Cool cats on the other side hanging there too! See ya soon & all the best” another said.
In an Instagram post earlier this month, Wolfieโs owners said they were deeply grateful for the memories, meals and moments theyโve shared with the community over the past year, but promised that something โnew and excitingโ is on its way to 614 College.
We now know whatโs taking over the space: a new spot called Salโs Pasta & Chops, from the same team behind Lucia! Salโs is named after co-owners Michael Sangregorio and Fabio Bondiโs dads.
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โBoth Salsโ immigrated to Canada with a suitcase and a dream. Like most Italians, they settled on College St,โ they stated in a recent Instagram post.
Sal’s is set to open in July 2025 and is expected to be a homecoming of sorts. Patrons can expect a celebration of Italian-Canadian cuisine, showcasing dishes that the ownersโ families grew up eating and shared during milestone celebrations.
Follow Sal’s on Instagram for all the latest updates.
