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Morso Me Food To Go offers easy and convenient take-out options for authentic Italian cuisine. Tucked away on King Street West and Walnut Avenue, Morso Me has a modest storefront, which has become very popular with West Queen West locals who are well aware that this humble establishment serves some of the best Italian food in the city. Originally from Sicily, Chef Maria Strazzanti grew up at the apron strings of her father’s cooking. Maria took her passion for simple and traditional Italian recipes and opened Morso Me in 2016. Just as the restaurant was getting started, the 2020 pandemic lockdowns hit and slowed business considerably. However, the community rallied around this local favourite and now Morso Me is more popular than ever.

The take-out counter serves classic Italian and American comfort foods made with the freshest ingredients and offers daily specials. Morso Me makes everything from scratch, from the Bolognese to the award-winning hot sauce. One of the standout items on the Morso Me menu is the Bite Me sandwich with chicken parmesan, house-made Bolognese, provolone, and parmesan cheese. Another delicious dish is the alfredo fettuccine with house-made honey cream sauce and a parsley sprinkle. The signature dish at Morso Me has to be spaghetti with all-beef meatballs in house-made tomato and basil sauce. The jalapeno lemon cake is a surprising addition to the menu offering a classic lemon cake with a bit of extra heat.

Morso Me is dedicated to supporting local Ontario producers whenever possible. All salads, sandwiches, and pasta on the Morso Me menu are prepared à la minute for the ultimate freshness. Morso Me's passion for delicious, fresh, and healthy food also extends to the environment as their kitchen is fossil-free and they reuse and recycle as much as possible – eliminating 98% of waste. If you are in the West Queen West neighbourhood and are in the mood for amazing Italian food, you simply have to visit Morso Me.

By Nikola Asambelevski

May 10, 2023