Longtime North York favourite Paese is living up to its name as an icon of Armour Heights. "Paese" is the Italian word for town or village, which takes on a more local and community- and neighbourhood-driven approach by the people behind Paese. Their menu is filled with options of handcrafted and house-made Italian-inspired dishes, each with its own made-in-Canada distinctive flare. Take, for example, their gnocchi poutine, a dish of potato gnocchi topped with cheese curd and chicken jus. Always catering to its loyal customers, Paese has introduced some more grab-and-go-friendly lunch options such as a grilled vegetable sandwich. Sip from the multi-regional Italian wine list and enjoy the sleek and classic dining space.