Steaming Baciata focaccia sandwich with mortadella, stracciatella, and pesto

Fired · Filled · Folded

Fresh out the Oven

Authentic Italian ‘Baciata’ focaccia made fresh in front of you.

Opening June 4

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The story

From Alba, Italy
to Toronto

Founded in Alba, Italy in 1999, Dacasto Gourmet built its reputation on 25+ years of artisan baking excellence. Our expertise lies in natural sourdough fermentation and preservative-free baking that has earned us recognition and loyal customers.

La Baciata brings this heritage to Toronto’s lunch crowd with authentic Italian recipes and premium ingredients. Not just another sandwich shop — a premium Italian lunch experience rooted in tradition and quality.

  • 1999Founded in Alba
  • 25+Years of craft
  • TONow in Toronto
Journey from Alba, Italy to Toronto skyline

Why La Baciata

Premium Italian lunch.
Built different.

01

Authentic Italian quality

We prioritize authentic Italian craftsmanship over mere convenience. Every sandwich reflects 25+ years of artisan baking expertise from Alba — natural sourdough, preservative-free bread, and recipes rooted in tradition.

02

Signature ingredients

30-month aged Prosciutto di Parma, imported Mortadella, fresh Burrata and Stracciatella, house-made truffle cream, and artisan bread baked daily. Premium ingredients you can taste in every bite.

03

Accessible luxury

Premium ingredients, fast service, fresh preparation, authentic flavors. The flavours of Alba, Italy — now in downtown Toronto. A refined Italian lunch experience that fits your schedule.

Signature ingredients

Taste the difference

Thin slices of Prosciutto di Parma
30-month Prosciutto di Parma
Fresh artisan focaccia sandwich
Artisan bread · Baked daily
Hands preparing fresh focaccia sandwich
Made fresh in front of you

The craft

Natural fermentation.
Zero shortcuts.

Preservative-free sourdough, shaped and filled by hand, baked fresh daily. Every Baciata is built to order — hot, bold, and unmistakably Italian.

Opening week

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Scan our storefront QR or tap below to claim your opening week offer — buy any signature sandwich and receive a complimentary second during opening week.

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Valid for registered guests · Opening June 4

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