Rating: NNN
LA BRUSCHETTA (1317 St. Clair West, at St. Clarens, 416-656-8622) Upscale trattoria popular with out-of-town celebrities and local devotees of old-school Italian home cooking. Best: fettuccini Giuliana with cubed chicken breast in brandied cream off-the-menu veal Diavoloso — specify hot if you really want it devilish simply sauced gnocchi zuppa inglese, where Boston cream pie meets Christmas cake. Complete dinners or lunches for $40 per person, including all taxes, tip and a glass of wine. Open for lunch Monday to Friday noon to 3 pm and for dinner Monday to Saturday 5:30 pm to 11 pm. Closed Sunday and holidays. Fully licensed. Access: barrier-free, washrooms in basement. Rating: NNN
