Rossini Restaurant

Name: Rossini Restaurant
Address: 1988 Avenue Road, Toronto, ON, Canada, M5M 4A4
Telephone: (416) 481-1188
Price range: CAN$30 and under
Rating: 4

4.0

56 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Italian

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Romantic

Celebrating over 45 years, Rossini Restaurant continues to be a perfect setting for special occasions, romantic dinners and nights out with family and friends. Tables beautifully set with white linens exude elegance and yet the atmosphere is welcoming and comfortable enough for a weekday dinner or early Saturday night meal. The Italian Chef's passion for fine dining is revealed in the specialty dishes, Lobster Gnocchi and unforgettable Lasagna. Choose from Traditional dishes on the menu or contemporary dishes from the specials. Finish off your meal with homemade Tiramisu and an espresso coffee. The private party room together with well priced prix-fixe menus make any event memorable. Enjoy Rossini at home or in the office with take-out and catering services.
Come share our Italian Passion for Fine Dining.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Monday to Sunday from 11:30am to 10:30pm (Closed Sundays in July and August except for private functions)
Phone number
(416) 481-1188
Website
http://www.rossinirestaurant.ca/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Sergio Zanetti
Private party facilities
Private private party rooms together with well priced prix-fixe menus make any event memorable. Large room can seat up to 65 guests and the smaller room can accommodate up to 35 guests. We have had the pleasure of serving many special events from private meetings to intimate weddings.

Location
1988 Avenue Road, Toronto, ON M5M 4A4
Neighborhood
Yonge and Lawrence
Cross street
Avenue Raod / Wilson Avenue
Parking details
Free parking in a shared private lot is available on the north west side of the building. Enter via Avenue Road. Overflow parking on the streets (please read street signs for parking restrictions) and paid parking on Avenue Road
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

Pane all'aglio
Oven toasted traditional bread spread with fresh garlic butter
- 6 piecesCA$5.00
Bruschetta
Toasted garlic bread topped with diced tomatoes, fresh herbs and extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 piecesCA$5.00
Polenta e FunghiCA$8.00
Grilled Italian corn meal, topped with wild mushroom sauce and Italian salami
Carpaccio Di Manzo "Cipriani"CA$13.00
Thinly sliced raw beef tenderloin with "Cipriani" sauce. Enjoy this light, refined and fresh dish
Cozze alla MarinaraCA$10.00
Steam-sautéed mussels in a light tomato sauce fresh herbs or in a Lemoncello sauce (add $3)
Antipasto "Alla Rossini" Per DueCA$20.00
Antipasto for Two - Grilled asparagus wrapped in prosciutto / polenta with mushroom sauce / Italian cheeses / grilled black tiger shrimp / eggplant parmigiana / caprese / pan seared salami with red vinegar
Escargots "Alla Rossini"CA$12.00
Sautéed in garlic, butter and parsley served in a bignee
Calamari Fritti o GrigliatiCA$13.00
Marinated calamari served either fried or grilled to perfection
Insalata CapreseCA$12.00
Fresh sliced roma tomatoes topped with bocconcini, drizzled with a basil sauce and served with Italian olives
Insalata alla Cesare
Our traditional caesar salad made with fresh hearts of romaine lettuce dressed in our homemade caesar dressing, Parmigiano slivers, and croutons
- SmallCA$6.00
- LargeCA$10.00
Insalata Con Noci Ed Asiago
Our house specialty salad with red leaf lettuce, asiago slivers and walnuts, drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar
- SmallCA$6.00
- LargeCA$10.00
Insalata di Rucola
Baby arugola with slivers of grana padano and oven dried prosciutto crudo dressed with extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar
- SmallCA$6.00
- LargeCA$10.00
MinestroneCA$7.00
Homemade vegetable based broth with potato, carrots and celery green beans, peas, zucchini and romano beans served with pasta
Pasta e FagioliCA$8.00
A classic rustic Italian dish of white kidney beans with a hodgepodge of pastas and fresh herbs

Pasta Pasta

Lasagna al FornoCA$18.00
Oven baked layers of pasta, béchamel sauce, meat sauce or vegetable mixture and grated parmigiano cheese
Canelloni di Vitello Alla Rossini or Manicotti di Ricotta Alla RossiniCA$17.00
Fresh pasta crepes stuffed with seasoned ground veal and topped with mozzarella cheese and our meat sauce or stuffed with ricotta cheese and spinach, topped with mozzarella and a light tomato sauce
Ravioli di VitelloCA$18.00
Pasta squares stuffed with seasoned ground veal and served in a tomato/cream/rose sauce or meat sauce
Lobster GnocchiCA$26.00
Homemade gnocchi with lobster meat in a brandy pink sauce and fresh herbs served in its own shell
Penne al PolloCA$20.00
Penne pasta with cherry tomatoes, sautéed fresh baby spinach and grilled chicken breast
Linguine PescatoreCA$25.00
A generous mix of shrimps, calamari, mussels, clams and other seasonal seafood served in a tomato sauce over linguine noodles
Spaghetti con Polpette di VitelloCA$20.00
Spaghetti noodles served with ground veal meatballs
Maltagliati Ai GamberiCA$23.00
Madly cut homemade pasta with shrimps, sun-dried tomatoes, zucchini and freshly diced tomatoes
Spaghetti Alle Olive e CapperiCA$18.00
Spaghetti noodles with black olives, cherry tomatoes, capers, white wine and fresh herbs
Risotto ai FunghiCA$23.00
Creamy Italian Carnaroli rice with wild mushrooms

Main Course/Secondi

Pollo Al Limone e FunghiCA$22.00
Chicken breast served in a light wine and lemon sauce with wild mushrooms
Vitello o Pollo Alla ParmigianaCA$25.00
Breaded veal or chicken cutlet topped with mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce
Vitello RossiniCA$30.00
8 oz veal tenderloin cooked to perfection with wild mushroom sauce and a splash of truffle oil
Osso Buco Alla MilaneseCA$25.00
Tender pieces of veal shank served in a light tomato sauce scented with a carrot and celery soffrito accompanied with baked saffron risotto cake
Agnello Alla GrigliaCA$30.00
Fresh Ontario lamb chops grilled to perfection to your desire, dressed with its natural juices and shallots
Vitello con Prosciutto e Gorgonzola o altre salseCA$25.00
Veal scaloppini with cured prosciutto ham and Gorgonzola cheese or other sauces - Marsala, Limone, mushroom
Gamberi All'AglioCA$27.00
Butterflied fried shrimps served in a delicate garlic butter sauce
Stufato di PesceCA$30.00
Fish stew with chunks of sword fish, monk fish, calamari, shrimp, mussels, clams and scallops in a Marinara sauce and bread crostini
Filetto di SalmoneCA$25.00
Pan seared salmon fillet served with tomato concassee, dry martini vermouth, fresh herbs and cappers
Branzino in Crosta di OliveCA$28.00
Mediterranean Sea Bass with black olive crust

What 56 people are saying

Rossini Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.0

4 based on all time ratings

3.9Food
4.2Service
3.8Ambience
0.9Value

Noise • Moderate

56 Reviews

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FernC
Detroit6 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 1, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good food. Traditional old world Italian meal. Quiet upscale ambience. Excellent servic
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto2 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 1, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Memorable service
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LouiseF
Fort Lauderdale13 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 9, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We enjoyed our return to Rossini's. Food was as good as always and the service is so professional and accommodating. Not sure we can return because it's now on the 2nd floor and way too many steep steps for the senior in our group.
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DavidG
Toronto8 reviews
3.0
Dined on November 27, 2016
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
This was our first time at this restaurant. Our party of 4 was greeted well. Most of our party enjoyed the food however the meal was affected by very weak service especially as it was not very busy. Water was not offered except when we asked and at least one person at the table had an empty glass, milk was not offered with tea and on one occasion we had to actually get up and find someone to get service after waiting for some time for someone to come by. It does not appear that this is usual based on other reviews however based on our experience we will not go back.
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SandieM VIP
New York City38 reviews
4.0
Dined on November 20, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was presented very well and was tasty. Service was friendly and attentive.
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dabrows VIP
Toronto26 reviews
3.0
Dined on November 13, 2016
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Took mom and my brother there for mom's birthday. I understand that this place is a place with a table cloth and I can't expect massive portions but a bit more food for the dollar would be great. Not super expensive but I just expect more food when I pay that kind of cash for a meal for 3 people.
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PipW
Toronto9 reviews
4.0
Dined on September 30, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is an excellent restaurant, and we'll certainly go back - the only thing we wouldn't order again would be the veal, which was dry, chewy and therefore disappointing, but the pastas and other things on the menu are just great.
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto1 review
4.0
Dined on September 17, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Ive been to rossinis three times. And all visits with great service.On this occassion and the last, the food wasnt up to par with the price. My wife and i both had the chicken parmesian($25). Both were over cooked and dried out! Not worth the price and will not be returning!
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto1 review
5.0
Dined on September 15, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious dinner and wonderful service. We'll be back.
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MichaelT
Toronto3 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 7, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Have been to this restaurant a few times and have never been disappointed. Always friendly, service has always been attentive, food has always been exceptional. Will return.
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1988 Avenue Road, Toronto, ON M5M 4A4

Additional information

Cross street
Avenue Raod / Wilson Avenue
Neighborhood
Yonge and Lawrence
Hours of operation
Monday to Sunday from 11:30am to 10:30pm (Closed Sundays in July and August except for private functions)
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Free parking in a shared private lot is available on the north west side of the building. Enter via Avenue Road. Overflow parking on the streets (please read street signs for parking restrictions) and paid parking on Avenue Road
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Sergio Zanetti
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

Website
http://www.rossinirestaurant.ca/
Phone number
(416) 481-1188
Private party facilities
Private private party rooms together with well priced prix-fixe menus make any event memorable. Large room can seat up to 65 guests and the smaller room can accommodate up to 35 guests. We have had the pleasure of serving many special events from private meetings to intimate weddings.

Rossini Restaurant

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Antipasti/Appetizers

Pane all'aglio

Bruschetta

Polenta e FunghiCA$8.00

Carpaccio Di Manzo "Cipriani"CA$13.00

Cozze alla MarinaraCA$10.00

Antipasto "Alla Rossini" Per DueCA$20.00

Escargots "Alla Rossini"CA$12.00

Calamari Fritti o GrigliatiCA$13.00

Insalata CapreseCA$12.00

Insalata alla Cesare

Insalata Con Noci Ed Asiago

Insalata di Rucola

MinestroneCA$7.00

Pasta e FagioliCA$8.00

Pasta Pasta

Lasagna al FornoCA$18.00

Canelloni di Vitello Alla Rossini or Manicotti di Ricotta Alla RossiniCA$17.00

Ravioli di VitelloCA$18.00

Lobster GnocchiCA$26.00

Penne al PolloCA$20.00

Linguine PescatoreCA$25.00

Spaghetti con Polpette di VitelloCA$20.00

Maltagliati Ai GamberiCA$23.00

Spaghetti Alle Olive e CapperiCA$18.00

Risotto ai FunghiCA$23.00

Main Course/Secondi

Pollo Al Limone e FunghiCA$22.00

Vitello o Pollo Alla ParmigianaCA$25.00

Vitello RossiniCA$30.00

Osso Buco Alla MilaneseCA$25.00

Agnello Alla GrigliaCA$30.00

Vitello con Prosciutto e Gorgonzola o altre salseCA$25.00

Gamberi All'AglioCA$27.00

Stufato di PesceCA$30.00

Filetto di SalmoneCA$25.00

Branzino in Crosta di OliveCA$28.00

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