Francobollo

Name: Francobollo
Address: 1959 Avenue Road, Toronto, ON, Canada, M4M 4A3
Telephone: (416) 481-3888
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

474 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

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From the creators of Terra, Rusty's and Sarpa restaurants comes Francobollo Posto Italiano. Although rooted in the classics this modern, casual, neighbourhood gem distinguishes itself from others with warmth and sincerity, present in all area of your dining experience.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 7, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(416) 481-3888

Other options

Order online

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(416) 481-3888
Website
http://www.francobollo.ca/
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Carlos Carballo
Catering
Francobollo's food, service and signature style will travel to your home, office or unique venue to cater your special event. From Venue sourcing to customizing your menu selection Francobollo's team will coordinate all aspect of bring your vision to life.
Private party facilities
Francobollo offers four separate private dining areas from eight to fifty guests. All rooms are WI-FI friendly and outfitted with audio/visual equipment. Contact us today and let us show you how we can become your most entertaining partner.
Private party contact
Ian Chase: (416) 481-3888

Location
1959 Avenue Road, Toronto, ON M4M 4A3
Neighborhood
Yonge and Lawrence
Cross street
Three blocks south of Wilson on the east side
Parking details
There is a public 'Green P' parking lot directly across the street from Francobollo, accessed by the lane way. Parking is free of charge after 6:00PM.
Additional
Banquet, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

RucolaCA$15.00
Baby arugula / radicchio / fennel / cherry tomatoes / chick peas / navy beans / red wine vinaigrette
RomaineCA$16.00
Chopped romaine lettuce / grilled sweet corn / shaved Grana Padano / smoked bacon / lemon
Barbabietola SlawCA$19.00
Roasted heirloom beets / sweet ricotta mousse / mixed greens / carrots / zucchini / cucumber / red onion / toasted pistachios
Garbage SaladCA$18.00
Baby arugula / crispy brussel sprouts / sautéed mushrooms / sweet corn / dried cranberries / goat cheese / balsamic reduction / EVOO

Antipasti

Zuppa
Composed daily
- MP
'Franco' FritesCA$12.00
Russet potatoes / maldon salt / honey / shaved parmigiano / truffle oil / parsley
Calamari FrittiCA$19.00
Calamari / seasoned flour / mustard aioli / lemon / parsley
Gamberi al FornoCA$21.00
Baked shrimp / parsley pangrattato / olives / sautéed white beans / cherry tomatoes / salsa verde
Gnocchi 'Terra' StyleCA$18.00
Pan seared ricotta gnocchi / grilled corn / mushroom / sweet peppers / spring onions / truffle oil / roasted garlic crema / parmigiano
ProsciuttoCA$22.00
Sliced prosciutto / roasted garlic-chick pea humus / marinated grilled artichokes / charred radicchio

Pasta

Rigatoni BologneseCA$24.00
Slowly cooked beef / veal / ricotta / D.O.P tomato sauce
PappardelleCA$29.00
Atlantic lobster / shrimp / cherry tomatoes / brandy / parsley
TagliatelleCA$26.00
Mushrooms / porcini crema / truffle oil / Grana Padano / parsley
Spelt CasarecceCA$25.00
Smoked duck / shaved brussel sprouts / Pecorino / EVOO / cranberry-hazelnut pangrattato
RigatoniCA$21.00
Rose sugo / peperoncino / scallions

Secondi

Pollo 'Al Mattone'CA$29.00
Pan roasted boneless half chicken / sautéed white beans/ peas/ brussel sprouts / red peppers / lemon- thyme jus
Melanzane e Zucchine ParmigianaCA$27.00
Eggplant and zucchini parmigiana / serrano chili / Grana Padano / tomato sauce / fior di latte
Vitello al MarsalaCA$34.00
White veal scallopini / mushrooms / marsala / parsley / seasonal vegetables / crushed potatoes
Frutti di MareCA$39.00
Grilled scallop / shrimp / calamari / blistered tomatoes / seasonal vegetables / salsa verde
'AAA' Bistecca alla GrigliaCA$45.00
Grilled 10 oz. striploin / truffle parmigiano frites / rapini peperoncino / red wine jus
Costolette di Manzo BrasateCA$36.00
Braised beef short rib / cippolini onions / crushed potatoes / gremolata / braising jus
Filetto di Pesce
Daily fish fillet
- MP
Pesce Intero
Daily whole fish
- MP

What 474 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Toronto / Ontario
Italian
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DavidC
Toronto
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Without a doubt the best Italian food we have eaten in 5 years in Toronto. Right up there with Spago in Singapore.
Q
Queensshopper18
Toronto
115 reviews
vip
4.0
115 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
2nd time dining here, and it was just as good as the first. Food is fresh, creative and staff is super attentive. We will be back.
k
karen
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was our first time here. Food and service were both great. I would definitely come back
J
Judy
Toronto
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Francobollo is a great neighbourhood restaurant - the food is wonderful and delicious, and the staff is very attentive and accommodating - would highly recommend this restaurant - Judy
B
Birthday94
Toronto
23 reviews
vip
4.0
23 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
Food was great especially the gnocchi and their appetizers.Excellent service
A
Arthur
Toronto
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
4 of us for dinner Service was great Food was excellent We had a very noisy table next to us so that was the only drawback
G
Grande
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was great. The restaurant had great energy and the food and service were top shelf.
J
Julie5
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time there ....pleasantly surprised! Very small space but big on ambience and enjoyment! Service was great...owner circulated to welcome customers. Food excellent!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Exclusive
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It's better than expected. Above average Italian restaurant in Toronto. Choices are limited, but all 6 of us were veey happy with the meal, from the bread, appetizer, main course to dessert. Service is great too.
W
Wixey8933
Toronto
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Splendid evening!!! We shall return in the very near future
N
Nikki
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service, food and ambiance were exceptional. I can’t wait to visit again
W
Wixey8933
Toronto
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Continued excellence! The best of the best…a first class experience each and every time!!!
MK
MeenaK
Toronto
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time back after the pandemic, the food was as good as we remembered, the place was packed, and the staff were lovely. Carlos the chef came out and remembered us, great customer service.
W
Wixey8933
Toronto
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic Evening!!!
W
Wixey8933
Toronto
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing as always!!!
A
Anonymous1
Toronto
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great spot! Never disappoints! look forward to booking again !!!!
Q
Queensshopper18
Toronto
115 reviews
vip
3.0
115 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
Food was good, very noisy on main floor. Staff was attentive and available at all times. Salad (special of the house) was amazing. Would definitely go back. Not sure why they are in open table when they don’t give you dining points when you dine there - that is disappointing to say the least.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always good!!
JM
JManzoli
New England
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was excellent as was the service. The 2015 Barbera D'Asti was delicious, I thought the wine list quite nice and the specials were different and satisfying. It was a quiet night, not overly busy, but a great night out with an old friend nonetheless. I will be back!
OM
OlgaM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great ambience and service, delicious food, beautiful art. Highly recommended!
N
Nicole
Toronto
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was amazing, wait staff was even better. Definitely will be back soon.
c
carmv
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
An incredible dining experience with care from first greeting to exit. A must stop for all.
GC
GiorgioC
Toronto
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience3
Very good food with a bit on noise ambiance, good service and well received.
M
glennieM
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a wonderful experience!
W
Wixey8933
Toronto
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding as always! Loved it so much, we’re going back tonight!!!
JB
JoanneB
Ottawa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful service and great food in a quiet relaxed atmosphere
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and wonderful service. Try the gnocchi!
DR
DavidR
Toronto
43 reviews
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Dinner was very enjoyable. We sat on the second floor which was very quiet so if you like that, it was perfect. The veal parm was excellent and so was the Caesar salad. I also very much enjoyed the bread with oil they gave to start the meal. My wife and daughter each had a cocktail which is not typical for us but they both enjoyed them. We will definitely be back.
W
Wixey8933
Toronto
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on August 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible as always!!! The food, service and wine were terrific
MT
MarcianoT
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was a very fine restaurant. We were introduced to it by a friend who had been there several weeks ago. Food was excellent. We had a table of six, and each person was very pleased with the meal they had chosen. Staff was very good friendly and exact in their service, even though they were understaffed, there was no excessive waiting. Overall a very pleasant experience. I would recommend it. Cheers Marcy
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always amazing
GM
GeorgeM
Orlando
112 reviews
vip
4.0
112 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
Fine quality restaurant, part of a restaurant group Recommended
JO
JOLip
Toronto
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on July 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always amazing food and service.
B
Barritz
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice atmosphere very good staff excellent food terrific selection of wines
B
Bubbanat
Toronto
88 reviews
vip
5.0
88 reviews
Dined on July 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Friends getting together after a long time. Excellent dinner
LK
LauraK
San Francisco
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on July 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is the second time I have been here and it is excellent.
C
Chicknight
Toronto
18 reviews
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on June 29, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Our meal was wonderful!
MA
MARGOT
Toronto
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This restaurant rates as one of my favourite. I love the ambience… the staff are exceptional and the food presented beautifully.
a
anna
Toronto
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 21, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Food was very good, portions a bit small, and expensive.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Francobollo using the Order Online button. Francobollo also offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Francobollo also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (416) 481-3888.

Francobollo is rated 4.8 stars by 474 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 7, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(416) 481-3888

Other options

Order online

1959 Avenue Road, Toronto, ON M4M 4A3

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Three blocks south of Wilson on the east side
Neighborhood
Yonge and Lawrence
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
There is a public 'Green P' parking lot directly across the street from Francobollo, accessed by the lane way. Parking is free of charge after 6:00PM.
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Carlos Carballo
Additional
Banquet, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://www.francobollo.ca/
Phone number
(416) 481-3888
Catering
Francobollo's food, service and signature style will travel to your home, office or unique venue to cater your special event. From Venue sourcing to customizing your menu selection Francobollo's team will coordinate all aspect of bring your vision to life.
Private party facilities
Francobollo offers four separate private dining areas from eight to fifty guests. All rooms are WI-FI friendly and outfitted with audio/visual equipment. Contact us today and let us show you how we can become your most entertaining partner.
Private party contact
Ian Chase: (416) 481-3888

Francobollo

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

Dining areas

Additional information

Insalate

RucolaCA$15.00

RomaineCA$16.00

Barbabietola SlawCA$19.00

Garbage SaladCA$18.00

Antipasti

Zuppa

'Franco' FritesCA$12.00

Calamari FrittiCA$19.00

Gamberi al FornoCA$21.00

Gnocchi 'Terra' StyleCA$18.00

ProsciuttoCA$22.00

Pasta

Rigatoni BologneseCA$24.00

PappardelleCA$29.00

TagliatelleCA$26.00

Spelt CasarecceCA$25.00

RigatoniCA$21.00

Secondi

Pollo 'Al Mattone'CA$29.00

Melanzane e Zucchine ParmigianaCA$27.00

Vitello al MarsalaCA$34.00

Frutti di MareCA$39.00

'AAA' Bistecca alla GrigliaCA$45.00

Costolette di Manzo BrasateCA$36.00

Filetto di Pesce

Pesce Intero

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Cleaning & sanitizing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

Does Francobollo offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Francobollo restaurant rated?

Is Francobollo currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

Dining areas

Additional information