Piano Piano is a premium casual Italian hospitality group based in Toronto, known for exceptional food, immersive design, and memorable guest experiences. Founded in 2016 as a single restaurant, Piano Piano has grown into a fully integrated hospitality platform with seven locations across the Greater Toronto Area, delivering elevated Italian cuisine and service at an accessible price point.
The Piano Piano platform spans three complementary divisions: full-service restaurant operations, a central commissary producing menu items for all locations, and a rapidly growing consumer packaged goods business offering premium frozen pizzas through major Canadian retailers. With consistent quality, best-in-class service, and a recognizable brand, Piano Piano has established itself as one of the leading premium casual Italian concepts in the market.
Piano Piano is led by Victor Barry (Founder & CEO), a chef with over 20 years of industry experience, alongside Nikki Leigh McKean (Co-Founder & Creative Director), Brendan Piunno (COO) and Derek Nicholson (CFO).
Piano Piano
Head Office
Toronto, ON
Invested Since
July 2026
Sector
Food Services
Website
Leadership
Victor Barry, Founder & CEO
Nikki Leigh McKean, Co-Founder & Creative Director
Brendan Piunno, COO
Derek Nicholson, CFO