Tesoro Restaurant in Collingwood

18 School House Ln, Collingwood, ON L9Y 4H5, Canada

★★★★☆
(699 reviews)
Categories: Italian restaurant

About

Voted Collingwood’s favourite Italian restaurant! The traditional Italian menu offers a wide range of appetizing entrées & Italian specialities. Gourmet thin crust pizza, antipasto platter & fresh salads are a hit at lunch with your favourite pasta or pizza. Dinner offers everything from spaghetti & Sicilian meatballs to house made lasagna, goat cheese stuffed supreme, osso bucco and veal scallopini. A reservation are recommended but you can always order take out if you can’t get a seat. Tesoro Mercato, next door to the restaurant offers fresh frozen Tesoro entrées and pastas all year long.

Website
tesororestaurant.ca
Address
18 School House Ln, Collingwood, ON L9Y 4H5, Canada
Plus Code
FQXJ+WR Collingwood, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Sunday
11:30 AM–9 PM
Monday
11:30 AM–9 PM
Tuesday
11:30 AM–9 PM
Wednesday
11:30 AM–9 PM
Thursday
11:30 AM–10 PM
Friday
11:30 AM–10 PM
Saturday
11:30 AM–10 PM

Services

From the business
Identifies as women-owned
Service options
Outdoor seating On-site services Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Healthy options Small plates Spirits Vegan options Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Catering Counter service Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Gender-neutral toilets Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy Romantic Upmarket
Crowd
Family friendly Groups LGBTQ+ friendly Transgender safe space
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Paid parking lot Parking
Pets
Dogs allowed

Photos

Reviews

4.3
★★★★☆
699 reviews

Most Mentioned

patio (42) mussels (16) server (15) chicken parm (12) calamari (12) caesar salad (8) spaghetti and meatballs (7) curry (7) gelato (6) mushroom ravioli (5)
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★★★★★
September 2, 2024

The meatballs and spicy sausage are very good. I never knew caesar salad has sardines bits in it and learn something today, it was very good too.

★★
August 28, 2024

Our recent visit to Tesoro was unfortunately far from the pleasant dining experience we had hoped for. From the moment we arrived, it was clear that the service was going to be a major letdown. We were not welcomed upon arrival and had to wander through the restaurant until Alex, who would later become our waiter, finally noticed us. His initial reaction was one of confusion, as if he was surprised that guests actually wanted to dine there. The service continued to disappoint throughout the afternoon. We asked for bread, which had not been mentioned or offered by Alex. When we did inquire about it, he informed us that it wasn’t on the menu but could be made available for an additional cost. This revelation came after we had already been waiting for our pizzas, and instead of apologizing for the oversight, he implied it was our fault for not asking sooner, stating, "normally people ask." It’s baffling that a waiter would expect guests to know about off-menu items without any guidance. Things only got worse when we pointed out that ordering bread at that point, as our pizzas were arriving, was too late. Instead of understanding, Alex sarcastically repeated my response. It’s basic hospitality for wait staff to offer complete information to guests, not to expect them to navigate the menu on their own. When Alex finally returned to check on us, he made no effort to offer a refill for my soda, even though my glass was empty. After trying to get his attention for a refill, he simply walked away, leaving us unattended. The final straw was the end of our meal. After requesting the bill, Alex did not bring the payment machine, forcing us to wait even longer than needed. We eventually had to approach him inside to settle the bill. He offered the excuse that they were "so busy," yet the restaurant was far from full, with only four tables occupied by the time we left. Upon realizing we did not tip, due to the subpar service, Alex stormed past us in a visibly unprofessional manner, indicating he was unhappy with our decision. On a positive note, Susan at the Mercato next door was a delight. She helped us pick out carrot cupcakes, which were divine. Gustoso! 5 star service!! While the pizzas we ordered were delicious, our overall experience at Tesoro was a major disappointment and left us feeling extremely uncomfortable. The lack of basic hospitality and inattentive service from our waiter Alex made this an experience we won’t be eager to repeat.

★★★★★
August 15, 2024

Great experience, couldn’t find a flaw Hostess was great, greeted us quickly and had us seated at a table of our liking. Max our server was prompt, pleasant and attentive despite having a heavy workload. Food was stellar and I have had a lot of Italian meals so when I say stellar it was stellar. Atmosphere is ideal on the outdoor patio on a hot summers eve. Bottom line, if you want a great experience and don’t mind paying a bit more for it then Tesoro is the place to go. Life’s short, enjoy the experience

★★★★
August 10, 2024

Great food but a bit pricy for the ravioli; 6 pockets of ravioli were $35 😵‍💫 Excellent curry mussles and calamari - flavourful and cooked to perfection. Great table service and loved the patio vibe!

★★★
July 30, 2024

We heard good reviews but our experience was mediocre. Reservations are needed, the restaurant seats 20 inside plus the bar. Made a reservation for Monday dinner. It was very hot out so we sat inside but we were still sweating. We were sat in the very middle of the restaurants when other tables were available. Staff and other patrons were passing by us on all sides which was not ideal. We ordered the mushroom aranchini $16 (2 balls) which was lacking in taste unfortunately. For our mains we ordered the Da Vinci Pizza $24 which was quite large and the topping were delicious. The dough was relatively tasteless though. Highlight of the Pollo Suprema $34 was the gnocchi. We ordered raspberry gelato to cool down $5/scoop, choice of raspberry or vanilla.

★★★★★
November 21, 2023

We enjoyed a nice family dinner to celebrate someone's birthday so we had a large group. The drinks were quite good and the food was delicious. Our server was friendly and polite. I had the Pollo Suprema Chicken and it was very tasty. The portions are very good so if you're not a big eater, don't order an appetizer. The Spaghetti Pomodoro con Polpette and Margherita pizza were also very good. We will definitely come back again. The prices are indicant of the food quality, atmosphere and service. I have added some photos from our recent visit to Tesoro. This is our second time to the restaurant and was just as good as our first visit. My apologies for the photos taken after I already started to eat the food. It was delicious and I forgot to take a photo until afterwards. I had enough leftover for a lunch. Great place for a nice meal and special occasions.

★★★★★
October 14, 2023

Between the tantalizing aroma of garlic and fresh baked bread and the absolute cozy and artistic atmosphere, the food takes it to another level! We have been guests of Tesoro’s for over a decade and the consistently delicious food. The salads, pizzas and world famous curry mussels are reason enough to make this a must visit when in Collingwood! 10/10 food 10/10 service 10/10 atmosphere We arrived when they first opened, and then the place exploded with good energy as it filled with guests. Reservation is a good idea if planning a visit during peak times.

★★★
October 6, 2023

Conveniently located next to a large parking lot. Service was on the slow side though the server was friendly and courteous. I took two apps to try for lunch and while the mussels were good I was disappointed by the mushroom arancini. Nothing like I’ve ever had before in other restaurants. These were like fried giant meatballs. Dense, dry and hard…. I addressed this and I was reassured there’s rice and mushrooms and no meat but I definitely didn’t taste or “feel” rice. They resembled meatballs. I had to cut them up and soak in the mussel wine sauce to eat them and in the end couldn’t finish them.

★★★★★
December 21, 2024

We had a date night at Tesoro, and we re not disappointed! The focaccia was delicious, and both of our entrees were perfect. We finished it off with a lemon tart. Everything was great and the service was quick and friendly. Make sure you make a reservation, because it is busy!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 7, 2024

Great food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 7, 2024

Amazing food. Great little hole in the wall.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 7, 2024

Excellent GF pasta diablo. Nice selection of wines and beers. A little more expensive but well worth it. Others in my group loved their gnocchi. Huge delicious Italian carrot cake was shared.

★★★★★
December 7, 2024

We loved the food and the atmosphere is beautiful and calm. Our server, Hank, good at his job and kind as well.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 30, 2024

Great place to eat, fabulous service and friendly staff. Cant wait to go back.

★★★★★
November 30, 2024

An incredible experience with phenomenal food, drink, and atmosphere. Its cozy, comfortable, and the staff were extremely friendly. A top recommendation for anyone in town.

★★★★★
November 30, 2024

Early dinner, travelled to Collingwood from Port Elgin .lucked out at Tesoro s last table! Delicious lasagna home made with love large portion, Caesar salad like no other, focaccia bread lightly seasoned and don t forget the red wine! Had leftovers for a second meal .not a ridiculous price, paid for the love of the food! Sorry no photos Dietary restrictions: Gluten and capsicum free

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

The salmon was one of the best things I ve ever eaten and Jess and Alex were amazing

★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

The frutti di mare tasted good. The spaghetti was a bit overcooked and broke when twisted.

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

Great Italian Restaurant and there is a Store attached...both excellent

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Have been here twice and love it....the wait staff are great and food phenomenal.....highly recommended

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

Excellent food, staff were amazing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Outstanding Spaghetti and Meatballs!!!

★★★★
November 21, 2024

The service was absolutely amazing, absolutely no fault there. Just wouldnt get the focaccia again, there were really hard parts in the bread like it had just been zapped in the microwave. But everything else was amazing.

Local Guide
October 21, 2024

This is the second bad meal. We had lasagna before and it was very dry and with no taste. I thought we would try again. We both ordered Chicken Parmesan. The chicken was very dry. With about one teaspoon of sauce and the same amount of cheese it left the chicken dry and tasteless. For $34. it was disappointing. The was no bread or salad included. Wont go back!

★★
October 21, 2024

Was there 5 of us Sept 21/24. The lasagna and veal Parmesan were not good. Very disappointing

★★★
October 21, 2024

I have been a fan of tresoro for many years.The cosy atmosphere and great service has been great but the most important has been the signature taste of some of their dishes; most notably the curry mussels. Just went tonight to discover that they have changed the recipe . Not good and the explanation was a kitchen batching need. Sorry but rule #1 in a restaurant is dont change a recipe your client loves. Coke tried it years ago and failed. Now I wont go back. Shame on them for thinking they owned their customer preferences. Time to rethink.

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

Went for dinner tonight for the first time. Amazing service and delicious meal. Overall, great experience!

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

We always saw this restaurant was always busy....finally tried it last night ...the food was amazing...the staff very friendly...even got to chat with the head Chef Tony! Fellow Dutchman...highly recommend!!!!

★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Excellent food and prices were good. Ordered some mussels and white wine sauce was perfection. Service was very good and attentive.

September 21, 2024

Every dish we ordered had one flavour profile in common: SALTY. The waitress was very kind and accommodating, replacing our pizza but I think the whole batch of tomato sauce suffered the same fate because our tongues felt that sodium sizzle even when it came to a basic margarita pizza.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Absolutely incredible experience. After essentially being pushed out the door at Brunellos at 27 (reservations made and we even preordered our meal), Tesoro managed to scramble and set a table for 8 and saved my daughters 7th birthday. It was heart breaking to hear my daughter say did they kick us out because I was too loud. Anyways we were warmly welcomed and seated immediately. Food, drinks service was prompt and professional. Everything tasted great. Ceasar salad was authentic, calamari were a real treat, pasta seasoned impeccably, meatballs soft and tasted great, pizza was done just right. Needless to say we left full and purchased 10 jars of sauce to bring home with us. Well done Tesoro staff for making a 7 year old girls birthday extremely special. Prices are extremely reasonable and for those who say its pricey, do not get out much!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Beautiful ambiance, great food and good service.

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Oh MY DEAR GOD , FOOD was just fantastic ! Like real authentic Italian with real Authentic supper Friendly Hosts. Way beyond my expectations.

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Absolutely amazing food! I rarely find the perfect Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo.... this place deserves 7stars! Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

This place is great for good quality food. Everything was very tasty and fresh.

★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Delicious real Italian food and coffee. Reasonable and very tasty

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Seriously, the food was SO good! If I could give it 6 stars I would.

★★★
August 21, 2024

The gnocchi was undercooked and heavy. The stuffed chicken leg was dry and over cooked. The sea bass was an appetizer portion. Sadly disappointed as this was a favorite of ours in the past. Great waiter however. Yelling children running on the patio wasn t the best atmosphere.

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Excellent food

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Was in Collingwood for the day and chose this eatery for dinner as we love Italian food. The restaurant is cute and comfortable. The food is amazing. We had the meatballs as an appetizer and the pizza special for dinner. Pizza is not what I would normally order at an italian restaurant, but our server explained it so deliciously that I could not help myself. We were not disappointed. I highly recommend this place.

★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Lots of experience dining out in north end Boston. If youre in Collingwood worth checking out

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Wonderful evening. Loved the patio!

★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

Very delicious food, affordable prices, impeccable service. Good option in Collinwood, which is very close to Blue Mountain, which is almost a Christmas village. Very pretty also in summer

★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

Mushroom ravioli were not very good. Other than that AMAZING place to go!

★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

Service and atmosphere was pretty good, our server Hank was good and the food was ok. We had a fettuccine a la carbonera and a Toscana pizza and topped off with a tartufo and gelato. The tartufo and gelato was quite good however the pizza was very salty but big. The fettuccine was good but the portion was quite small. Nothing really wowed us so it will probably be a one-time experience thats worth a try and experience. Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair ramp

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

Went here for our anniversary dinner and the food was delicious. The mussels were tasty and the chicken with the gnocchi was amazing. Seating felt a bit crowded but the patio was closed due to rain, or else we would have sat there if the weather was nice. Would definitely eat there again!

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

This restaurant is my new favourite. The food was great. Mandy our server was very kind and gave great recommendations and suggestions on what to order. Overall an awesome place.

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

The absolute best Italian food we have ever eaten. I couldnt say enough positive things about this restaurant. We will absolutely be returning.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

We only stopped in for a quick drink during our downtown walk as we were on our way to their mercato (Italian specialty store). I had a peach rose sangria which was served in a mason jar which I thought was totally weird for an Italian resto. Hubby had a craft beer while we sat on the outdoor cozy deck. Would stop in again to try the food as the menu was lovely.

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

Best Italian Ive ever had in my life! Wow, every bite was like heaven. Usually you need a reservation, fortunately we got a table for 2. We both absolutely couldnt believe how great the food was, they also sell their made from scratch fresh pasta sauce with good ingredients. Which we could not leave without because it was that good, it was $12 for 1L a jar but totally worth it. We will be coming back to eat here again!

★★★
July 21, 2024

My husband and I had dinner at Tesoro Restaurant and were surprised to receive an open food charge on the bill when I asked the server why we received this charge. The server said, Because I asked for two extra slices of bread (I received two tiny slices to dip into the extra sauce in my meal), any food that comes in and out of the kitchen needs to be charged. We ordered a nice bottle of wine, an appetizer, two main entrees, and a dessert and received an open food charge. This charge was an unnecessary and disappointing charge to us. The server would not remove the charge. We also didnt know we would get charged for the extra bread. The service was slow, too, as it was almost 45 minutes between the appetizer and the main entree. I was not impressed.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

If youre looking for grilled calamari, then this is your spot! Also great beef carpacio and the fiacacco bread is heaven.

★★
June 21, 2024

Okay, So my wife and me decided to try this place and had made a reservation. We got there about ten minutes late ( traffic ) and the waitress already started telling us she had people coming in 3hrs and that we should eat quickly 3hrs ! That was odd, but okay. How slow does she think we eat ? The place has average decor, and has an outdoor patio. So far so good. To start off we ordered bruschetta ( $15 ) 3 little garlic pieces of bread with tomato on top. I ordered the fettuccini florentine ( $32 ) says add shrimp, okay ( + $12 ). I like shrimp. So my dish cost ( $44 ), My wife ordered the cozze al vino bianco ( Mussels @ $19 ). I ordered a couple of Ceasers ( $24 per ! ) Ceasers came in these small little mason jar style glasses. I emphasize SMALL. That seems to be this restaurants theme ( SMALL ) The food came, and the bowl I got the Fettuccini in was a ridiculously small bowl and had 3 shrimp on top. ( That s $4 per single shrimp ! ) A child s portion ( I m a full grown man ) that seriously turned me off right there. Everything we ordered, the portions were VERY small, the quality was good. But if you like leaving a restaurant feeling like you got what you paid for and not hungry. Then this place is NOT for you. If you eat like a bird and like paying overinflated prices, then this place is for you. So the total was $ 151.04 w/ 18% gratuity which they add on the bill. Very disappointed at the portion size. Left feeling hungry and a bit like I got ripped off. Wasn t a pleasant feeling. Nice place, food is good quality, but they definitely are very stingy So that s why they get a 2 star from me.

★★★★★
May 21, 2024

First time at this restaurant, for Mothers Day & it was worth it! Such a warm & inviting atmosphere, authentic quisine, excellent service. The food, mouth watering & filling ! I will definitely return & try their patio, next time.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

Great overall dinner. Two pizzas and bottle of wine for four. Pizzas were great. Bottle of wine was $50, very reasonable.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

We had great experience at this place during long weekend. They have a nice patio and parking is right next to it. Food is in good portions and presentation. Price is fair. Burrata salad and seafood pasta is amazing!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

Unique atmosphere. Very good food, and although on the higher end pricing is fairly reasonable for what you get. Right downtown Collingwood so you can walk to basically anything else.

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

First time at Tesoro from a recommendation from our friend Dawn. Food was amazing and they have their own twist on the calamari which we highly recommend. Service from our server Jessica was awesome and the atmosphere was cosy and nice. Would definitely recommend and visit again.

★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

The food was good - the Penne Arrabiata was a bit sweet for my taste, but the Caprese salad was quite appealing. Not quite what I expected, but good. My partner had the Caesar salad and a chicken Alfredo, our friend had the salmon special with risotto. The food seemed to be produced inhouse, and the service was excellent. My only critique was the pricing. Spending $200 on a meal for three is not something we havent done before. The value we received for that price is questionable, especially since we didnt order drinks or wine. We would return, but we would be more wary.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

This is truly a gem in Collingwoods culinary landscape.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

Incredible home made Italian food

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

Popped in with only 30 minutes pre hockey game and received excellent service and food! We will be back!

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

Sooooo good! We sat at the bar because it was really busy the night we went. We had so much fun chatting with the bartenders. The food was amazing. Bright, fresh and very tasty. Can t wait to go back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Fantastic, house made food using real ingredients. We enjoyed everything we ordered. Cocktails were delicious as well.

★★
February 21, 2024

Sorry but not like it used to be. Definitely skip the pizza.

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

Food was delicious, steak well served, tender. Good service

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

my fiance and I came on Monday feb 12, 2024 we had a reservation but they let us come A but earlier at 6:30. it was very busy but the single server there that night (max) was extremely fast, friendly and tentative. working in the industry i can say he was definitely one of the best Ive ever seen! so for food we had the meatballs with tomato sauce and they were absolutely delicious. sauce tasted great, meatballs were juicy. just delicious for entrees we had the chicken Parmesan and a pizza. chicken parm and pasta were also very delicious. pizza was also very delicious, a bit too much flour on the bottom for my liking but still delicious. for dessert we had the flourless chocolate cake which was very rich and delicious and the absolutely incredible Tiramisu portions are generous, Delicious and atmosphere is amazing too we live about 1.5h away but will definitely be going out of our way to come back! thank you for an amazing evening

February 21, 2024

HAIR IN THE FOOD. I am not the person write the review but, the reason I leave the review is letting people know Brunello is way better choice if they want to try Italian i. Collingwood. Taste of meal was not outstanding. It was just average or little bit below average. (Gnocchi is the only one part i loved). Even hair came out from my lasagna, they charged everything (No sincerely sorry or complimentary) Such a wonderful service ever :) It was the first try but I don t think i will come again. It was just a restaurant that i cannot find special charming point.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

Luv me some Tesoros! Tony and Chris are top notch!

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

Favourite place when I stay at blue mountain!

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

Our server was attentive and friendly! The food was delicious, as always!

★★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

Good Italian fare, servers are very friendly.

★★★★
January 21, 2024

Ditch the veal parmegiano, order the funghi ravioli. Great presentation, filling on point, and a great texture that closes the deal. Satiates just right with room for desert.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

Italian wedding soup was phenomenal

December 21, 2023

I have been coming to place since 2010 it used to be fantastic. The quality is gone the service is gone. It was embarrassing bringing people there. Don t waste your money.

★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Food was terrible, do not order a pizza they use a regular oven (not wood burning) that causes the pizza to come out very dry like a frozen pizza. Caprese salad was average at best. Only good thing was the service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Always spectacular food, without a doubt one of the best restaurants in collingwood. (Photo is towering lasagna)

★★
December 21, 2023

Cozy place, food is decent but don t expect authentic Italian. Definitely not.

★★
December 21, 2023

If your Italian, you will be disappointed. Great location, but food is not authentic. When you bring bread to a table for customers, you should have something to dip; ie Olive oil and Balsamic; or at the very least butter. Just served a basket of bread. Sauce was very acidic on the pizza. Not enjoyable.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Good food with friendly service

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Went there to eat a few days ago & wow! I got the chicken supreme which is a beautiful stuffed chicken breast with goat cheese and it was honestly one of the best plates I ve had in a while. The service was great- we had a great time. We ll definitely be coming back :)

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Exceptional food and service!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

the food was sensational - we went all out on the food. Well worth it

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Delicious food, cozy and beautiful atmosphere and kind staff :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Wonderful Italian restaurant. You need to book as always busy. The service is wonderful and is food delicious. Personal favorite starters are the ceaser salad and the calamari. All my pasta choices have been excellent. Thank Tesoro.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Absolutely the best meal ever!! We will be back!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Had a delicious dinner, great service.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Awesome meals and great service. Will definitely go back for more. Excellent Italian food with generous portions and a quaint atmosphere. Put this in one on your list to visit! Thanks for a great evening!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Quaint restaurant - great food and excellent service from Max!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Firstly really appreciate them accommodating me ordering 5 minutes before close! The food was fantastic and really hit the spot. Would definitely come again!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Food was good. Small place. We really liked the service as it added to our experience. Mussels, vino bianco were yummy!!!

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

We chose Tesoro Rest to dine during our 1 night stay in Collingwood. After the dinner we were surprised about how the restaurant ended up getting a good rating. Everything we had tasted average. Especially the pizza we had was a huge disappointment considering it was $27, the dough, the tomato sauce, the way pizza was baked, it didnt taste like anything special or Italian. The ambience of the restaurant was nice.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Walked in without a reservation on a Saturday night, staff was very friendly and accommodating. The inside is very rustic and has a European feel to it. The Cesar salad was delish, this is truly a home made dressing ! The Funghi Ravioli, was excellent and the Pappardelle Al was fantastic ! Two very different dishes both were excellent ! I would definitely recommend this restaurant and cannot wait to return ! Thank you for a wonderful meal !

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

A cool vibe,low key, excellent staff,neighborhood joint feel,good wine list, pizza has taken a down turn in quality and edibility.used to have some innovative salads.Still,good location for meal stop in cwood.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

We had a wonderful experience at Tesoro. Cate welcomed us with genuine warmth and provided outstanding service. We both had amazing pizzas so delicious. I was lucky enough to watch the talented folks in the kitchen from where I was sitting. Witnessing Masa work his station was like watching an artist at work. The staff clearly work beautifully as a team evidenced on a very busy night. Highly recommend! From the smells coming from the kitchen, I wish I could have tried everything!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

My husband and I checked out Tesoro on our way out of Collingwood on Saturday and had a wonderful time. Fantastic service and beautiful ambiance. Will be back

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Was in tonight, my partner and I had the cioppino di pesce. Delicious meals! Service was fantastic by Alex. Thanks for a great evening!!

December 21, 2023

I have been to this restaurant many times over the years. Service has really seemed to decline. We waited half an hour for a server to take our order. When we did I asked to substitute tomato bruchetta for artichoke and red pepper bruchetta which is no longer on the menu but I have asked for this many times in the past. The waiter s first reaction was to tell me that because of new ownership they are getting away from special requests. Then came back and said they would do it for an addedd charge. They charged me $21 for 3 small pieces of this!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Sixtieth birthday.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Best Italian restaurant I have ever tried in Canada. The food is amazing and the restaurant has such a good vibe and energy! We felt we were in Tuscany again! I loved that there were vegetarian options in the menu too. Grazie! Recommendation for vegetarians

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

We went for lunch and enjoyed it very much. Nice atmosphere, Cate was wonderful and food was delicious. We shared the Antipasto plate and pizza and I would recommend both.

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

The fresh bread was less than fresh and the food wasnt worth the price point. The service was friendly and professional which saved the experience.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Two friends came to catch up and we absolutely loved it! The food, service, and atmosphere were all amazing. The fungi salad blew our minds! We got the Salmon and the Burrata Pizza feature as our mains and both were fantastic. Shout out to all the staff, especially our server Alex, they really made our night! Thank you Tesoro, we will be back!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

yum yum yum

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Went here with a big group and they did a pretty good job. The service was great aside from one of our mains being forgotten and coming near the end of all of our meals. The ambiance is nice. The interesting thing for us was the food. It says Traditional Italian but didn t seem like it. I had a Ragu pasta and all we could taste was dill? There were also lots of curries and other things I would not consider traditional Italian . All in all - not a bad place but not great.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Another perfect night at Tesoro. The food is good enough to make you cry. Staff is so thoughtful, someone sang me happy birthday in italian!! Love this place.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Outstanding. Tesoro is doing everything the right way, the food was exceptional, the service was excellent and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. I would recommend this place to anyone visiting the area, you will leave with a smile on your face!

Local Guide
December 21, 2023

There is not much of anything on the menu that I would call authentic Italian and the restaurant itself inside looks very run down. No one asked us at any point during our visit how our food was. I had osso buco which tasted like it was reheated in a microwave, and the risotto it came with was a gluey, clumpy paste that was inedible. When the server came to pick up the plates she didnt comment or ask why most of the food was left on the plate. The next time she came around I politely mentioned that I was not pleased with the food especially the risotto which literally had one bite taken from it. She said she would talk to the chef and let him know. That being said, the next time we saw anyone was when they brought us the Bill. There was no mention of my complaints, an apology or even a small discount for the inedible food, just the full bill. I will definitely not be returning to this restaurant the way it is being run at the moment unless there is some major changes made. I hope they at the very least they consult someone who knows what Italian food is for pointers moving forward. Bad experience all around.

December 21, 2023

We went for dinner at Tesoros due to their menu having many gluten-free options. My friend ordered a gluten-free pasta dish, asked multiple times to make sure our waiter understand it was to be gluten-free, and the waiter, Vinny, brought her the regular gluten pasta. Luckily she double-checked with Vinny that her pasta was gluten-free pasta. He said sorry, took the dish away and brought her the gluten-free pasta after 10 minutes. We felt that after spending over $100 for dinner each, that our friend should have gotten a discount on her meal for the waiter making a potentially life-threatening mistake. We were disappointed with the service and not confident that allergies were taken seriously. Dietary restrictions: Gluten-free

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

I went thinking about the carbonara, unfortunately, it s part of the dinner menu. They tried to accommodate my request and suggested to do some changes to the pollo pesto pasta, however as we all know there is not cream in the carbonara so decided to order something different. The green salad was really good and the pizza too, I shared with my husband and my favourite was Carciofo. They are expanding the patio, it should be ready in a couple of weeks. Definitely, I will come back, probably during dinner time to try the carbonara.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

From the moment we walked into the restaurant, the experience was amazing! From the happy and great service to delicious food! They were very accommodating for my 2.5 year old grandson. The proportions were amazing. We definitely will be going back. Thank you so much!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Highly recommend this Italian gem. The service was exceptional, Paula took amazing care of us. The food was delicious, everything we ordered was fantastic, and the wine list is great!! Cant wait for the big patio to open soon!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Very expensive though. Like everything else!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Curry mussels are 100/10. Mandy was a fantastic server. Best dining experience in Collingwood

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Great food and service. Thank you Alex!!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Delicious. Mandy was our server and was lovely!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Mandy was very helpful and prompt. Delicious meal.. verde salad was excellent.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Thanks mandy

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Mandy was an amazing server ! she was super sweet and the service was very quick! we will be back! ps. food was soooo flavourful!!!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Fantastic!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

First time dining here and wont be the last! Everything from start to finish was incredible. Food was hot and fresh, desserts were incredible, atmosphere was wonderful and service from Hank was amazing. Highly recommend dining here as you wont be disappointed.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great food! Great service! Great atmosphere! Will definitely be back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Best gormet food in town and relaxed atmosphere.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Highly would recommend eating here. All three staff who served us were a joy.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Food was delicious, service was prompt and our server was very personable. The atmosphere was warm and inviting. Definitely would go back.

★★★
December 21, 2023

Service is awesome. The reality is that this food on the night I ordered tasted bland. However the smell coming in the door is fantastic.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Paula and Asia were amazing, loved the food and incredible service

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

asia was amazing Vegetarian options: great options Food : 5/5 |

★★★
December 21, 2023

Burnt pizza dough.

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

The atmosphere of this restaurants patio is great. We ordered 4 different dishes and the salt content was extremely high. Watch out if you have High blood pressure. The service was ok, our server didnt offer us any parmesan cheese or black pepper while other servers were offering it to other guests with similar dishes. The food could definitely be better, would suggest another restaurant for food. The wait is quite a while but isnt worth it with all of the salt you could barely taste the other flavors.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

5 plus stars for both our meals. Paula our server was fun, and very attentive. Patio tables a little close together, across table conversation could be heard, and be heard. Ill be back.... Food : 5/5 |

★★★★
December 21, 2023

Delicious food but need to update their menu

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Food was good, albeit a bit bland and a big serving of pasta compared to other elements of the dish I ordered. Calamari appetizer was delicious, though the calamari itself was slightly overcooked/rubbery (everything else that came with it made up for it!). Friendly server who helped me navigate the menu for allergens, but could not answer some questions about different dishes. This would not have been a problem normally, but the chef was out and was unable to answer questions about the menu, so I had to order something that was not my first choice. Overall a good experience and would be back.

★★★★
December 21, 2023

Good place to eat in Collingwood

★★★
December 21, 2023

Had a nice dinner at Tesoro for 2....We ordered the pizza and and the fruitti di mare (seafood pasta) and a bottle of Prosecco Positives: food was delicious and service was excellent - enjoyed our meal Negatives: despite us having reservations, they were going to seat us in the main dining room near the bar (noisy and busy) -- we asked for outside, but no room -- so we asked to be moved to a quieter table (which they really should have offered first given we reserved). The hostess accommodated us but seemed put out about that, could have been friendlier. Also there were flies in the side room! The fruitti di mare was overpriced given the small amount of seafood in it.

December 21, 2023

We are Italian and we can assure you, we do not recommend this restaurant if you re looking for an authentic Italian experience. The food was barely edible and whole meal was disappointing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

If I could give 10 stars for service, I would! I took my mom and Aunt here (our first visit) after a show and I was impressed from start to finish. I was a server for over 20 years so when I go out its really hard for me to relax and enjoy myself. Mandy, our server, was one of the best Ive ever had the privilege of meeting. She was attentive without being overbearing, she offered recommendations, was efficient and welcoming and did it all with a smile. She has a really lovely personality and she made our visit memorable. The food was excellent as well, try the stuffed chicken over the gnocchi...so good! Thank you Tesoro, we will be back one day!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

A must see when coming to collingwood!

★★
December 21, 2023

Recently ordered the fungi salad and 3 pizzas for takeout and was extremely disappointed. The salad was sour from the amount of dressing and the mushrooms were very dry and overcooked. Not sure if the ingredients changed, but the last time we ordered the fungi salad it was amazing! It had a delicious balsamic glaze with Parmesan cheese and this time around those were not added to it. The pizza was sad to say the least considering the cost! Dominos could give you a better tasting pizza for a quarter of the price!

Local Guide
December 21, 2023

If you are going to operate on a reservations only basis that needs to be clear on your website or google listing. Drove there to find a half empty restaurant and 3/4 empty patio and was told that they were reservations only.

★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

I was surprisingly disappointed visiting Tesoro. The food was mediocre at best; the pizza we had way too much char on it - our fingers were covered in black powder. The service was very slow and not what I would expect for a nicer restaurant. Definitely wont be coming back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

My favorite restaurant in town! Every single menu item sounds amazing & so far everything we ve ordered is delicious. Cozy and romantic in the winter and a fantastic patio in the summer!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

The food was really good and the kids enjoyed their meals. Nice place to eat Italian.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

A must go to in the Collingwood area

★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

We stopped by this place on our way home from Blue Mountain on the Civic Holiday long weekend Monday. It was late afternoon around 4 pm, and 3 of us decided to sit on the patio and have a quick bite before we had home. We were the only guests there. After waiting for about 10 minutes, I decided to go inside and look for someone to serve us. The waiters were folding napkins at the bar. It looked like they had no attention coming out to serve us. I greeted them and was told that the patio was closed due to possible rain that day and we could sit inside. We moved inside even though the sun was out. Again, we were the only guests inside as well. We ordered the food and waited about 20 min. The food was OK. Drinks came a bit quicker. What made me give them 2 stars is a couple, possibly someone local , who came and set outside on the patio and was served with no issues. If your patio is closed, Im assuming its closed for everyone. Running a small business is hard, and if you want to succeed, you have to go way and above to make your clients happy. It looked like she didnt care that we were still inside when she went and served those people outside, which, in my opinion, is very ignorant and rude. I will never return, thats for sure.

★★★★
December 21, 2023

Ordered bruschetta and lasagna. Good food, good service and nice atmosphere! Patio is nicer than indoors :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Went for anniversary dinner, was fantastic, veal something special, was amazing, best calamari I ve ever had in any restaurant ever. Margarita pizza have to get every time.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Nice patio! Great menu. We had the chicken suprema and a pizza. Both were very good.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Went for my husbands birthday and did not disappoint. The food was absolutely delicious! We got chicken with gnocchi and salmon with a carbonara spaghetti on the side. Chocolate cake was also fabulous! Great service will definitely go back. Its a quite small restaurant so a little noisy. The patio looks really nice which Id like to try next time.

Local Guide
December 21, 2023

The absolute worst experience Ive had in a restaurant in my entire life. Food was absolutely horrible and when I asked the waitress to do something about it she said that I should have read the menu better. I cant believe I had to pay for this garbage. My suggestion to you would be avoid it the plague.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

I was suggested by a local friend to take my girlfriend here for her 40th birthday dinner while we were in the Blue Mountains for an evening. I m happy I booked a reservation because the place was packed! I have to say, Alex our host, was absolutely incredible. I work in retail and would love someone with his positive attitude and friendly vibes to work for me. The quality of the food that they pump out of that tiny kitchen is next level cooking. The food was hot, delicious, and Alex made my drink just as spicy as I prefer it. Overall, an exceptional experience and will definitely be coming back again soon!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

I will be back!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

The pizza could be improved and also the canoli. The food was good because they use good ingredients but they could do it better. I

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

nice old house type restaurant. The food was excellent and great service. a bit pricy thou Food

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Food was amazing! Were so glad we treated our group to this place. Venue was accommodating to our group needs, staff were very friendly and personable, but the food was the best. Ive been vegetarian most of my life and the two veg pasta options on the menu were perfection. Farfalle en rose had a great balance with rapini and olives and in a lovely rose sauce. Mushroom ravioli was delicately kissed with the balsamic reduction, apples, and walnuts. The meat eaters said the cesar with chicken and house made dressing was great but the chicken a bit dry. Fettuccini carbonara was creamy, Lasagna wasnt drowning in tomato sauce and was perfectly portioned. Tiramisu was fantastic - and large! Tartufo with chocolate and raspberry was out of this world. Gelatos were refreshing. It was the long weekend, so it may have been busier than usual, and so meals took a while to come out, but they came out hot. I wish the server had checked on us more or gave us more bread or something for the long wait. Very friendly server. It was worth it, though. An incredible meal all around the table. Vegetarian options: Three veg options for mains: farfalle, ravioli, and a pizza. Didnt try the pizza. Highly recommend the ravioli and farfalle. Dietary restrictions: some gluten free pasta options on the menu Parking: paid parking lot, but free on some days Wheelchair accessibility: ramp to enter the restaurant, but I think all of the bathrooms are in the second section that includes one step, so not accessible

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

What a birthday!!!! Its still one of our favourite places to eat . It has been a while , but for my birthday dinner, the hubby and daughter surprised me with an early dinner at one of my favs. Daughter and hubby love the pizza, for me its always the seafood , and the must they burratta salad.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Most enjoyable atmosphere in the area. Also the most well executed Italian menu! This place is a treat for anyone that cherishes a unique and relaxing dining experience.

★★★★
December 21, 2023

We ordered the PEI mussels in a creamy curry sauce and it was absolutely divine! The service was great! We definately plan to go back!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Cozy place with good food and friendly staff. Always a good night out.

December 21, 2023

Food was terrible out of the box lasagna, very small portions, calamari were mixed with Potato and sausage was terrible on top of it was priced.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

my pizza and calamari were very good.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

This was a lovely place for an Italian dinner. It might be on expensive side but the food was so good it was worth it. The servings were large so we had take aways.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

We went for Thanksgiving dinner and, having just returned from a fabulous trip to Italy, our meal did not disappoint. It was sooo good - truly like being right back in Italy. Authentic ingredients and dishes. Delicioso! The service was wonderful too. I can t wait to go back ASAP! Thanks Tesoro

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Food is amazing

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Had vegetarian mushroom ravioli. Absolutely incredible.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

We recently had my daughters 25th birthday here. The service was amazing and food was incredible!! We were a party of 9. We ordered appis for the table to share - very generous portions for the appetizers! Our mains were very tasty and generous portions!! We will DEFINITLY be back! Dietary restrictions: I am gluten free and always leary of Italian restaurants. Their GF pasta option was great and lots in the appi menu for me!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Its always a five star event. Food is phenomenal. Service is great. Spacing is tight so I highly recommend making a reservation. You will not be disappointed. Dietary restrictions: One of our group had a dairy allergy, and they took it very seriously to insure that she was not put at any risk

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Dinner was delicious and our waiter was great

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

So glad we chose to have dinner here. The food was delicious and service was great. Alex was our server. We had the seafood pasta and the pollo supremo. Really glad we didnt go with an appetizer as our meal was filling and we wanted dessert. Had the tiramisu and the lemon tart. Tiramisu was fine - tasted more chocolatey than the tiramisus were used to but still good. But the lemon tart! OH MY! So tangy. So delicious! Well be at Wasaga Beach next summer and well definitely return to Tesoro!

★★★
December 21, 2023

I had the carbonara, and it was overly creamy, too many peas. And more bites were overly peppered. Maybe their other dishes might be better.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great atmosphere, amazing food and fantastic service. Love the pasta and pizza options and obviously that awesome carrot cake

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Very good food. Welcoming staff.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Always excellent every single time! Especially enjoy the pollo suprema

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Amazing spot for Italian eats. Mussels are amazing. My only complaint is I never go anymore because they are not open for lunch, and my wife and I usually do lunch not dinner out. It would be great even if they opened one or two days a week for lunch. Friday or Saturday maybe. We miss going. Brad and Dana Walton

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Great hidden gem. Excellent food, service and atmosphere.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Best Italian in town

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Tesoro you make it worth our visit to Collingwood!!! Love the intimate ambiance to enhance our dining experience as well as the excellent service from Max! Hubby and I shared a delicious Caesar salad to start that was a fine combination of flavours we love, garlic, bacon and cheese! The spaghetti and meatballs were absolutely delicious and the Cioppino Hot Pot was a dish that I will definitely get again next time. It was full of fish, scallops,, calimari and shrimp all in the most flavourful seafood broth with the perfect mix of spices and tomato purée. Yummy!!

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

This place is a MUST try! The food is absolutely amazing and I am impressed every time I go. If I could give more than 5 stars, I would!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

We made the mistake of going to the Italian grocery store next door and thought it was closed. But eventually we found the restaurant. The staff were friendly and attentive. Overall we had a great time.