Francobollo Posto Italiano in North York

Great service and amazing food! Had a team dinner with a group of 10 people, and the staff was very accommodating.

Love this place. Great neighborhood spot that makes you feel so welcome and like family. Jonathan and his team are top-notch.

Beautiful restaurant, great service the food is nothing special and very expensive for what it is.

There is a boy name denzel that is an outstanding chef. Made the best pasta!

Honestly best place in the city for authentic Italian cuisine!!

Francobollos garbage salad is a revelation in the world of salads! Dont let the name fool you this dish is anything but ordinary. Its a harmonious symphony of flavors and textures that leaves your taste buds begging for an encore. Packed with an abundance of fresh, vibrant ingredients, the garbage salad at Francobollo is a true celebration of culinary creativity. Not only is the garbage salad a feast for the senses, but its also a guilt-free indulgence that leaves you feeling satisfied and nourished. Each bite bursts with freshness and flavor, making it the perfect choice for a light lunch or a hearty dinner. The ambiance at Francobollo is warm and inviting, creating the ideal setting for enjoying a memorable meal with friends and family. The attentive staff are always ready to ensure a delightful dining experience from start to finish. If youre in search of a salad that defies expectations and delights the senses, look no further than Francobollos garbage salad. Prepare to be wowed!

My favorite place to eat

At first I was skeptical as the place was quite small, but once you sit down, everything just comes together, the staff are very hospitable, and friendly, the food was outstanding and the French fries unbeatable, Im not a fan of polenta, but thier version was delicious, 10 out of 10 for me. Well done.

Excellent pastas. Great service.

I had an excellent cod dish and the Nutella and chocolate layer cake dessert was delicious.

Got take out. Unfortunately the risotto tasted watery.

So good! Server was very enthusiastic and helpful with the menu. Everything was so good, gnocchi is a must and go with many so you can take bites from their plates!

Had a private party in the upstairs room for my fathers birthday. Service was excellent, our server Stephanie was top drawer and the food was absolutely delicious, Risotto Braised Short Rib Calamari and assorted desserts all exceeded expectation We will 1000% be back Thank you Franco Bollo

First class! All of the staff were fantastic. An excellent choice for a private celebration. The food was spectacular. I especially loved the gnocchi! Our retirement celebration for our boss had the perfect venue. Thanks Francobollo for a memorable evening.

Love this place

This is our Go To neighborhood place. Excellent food. Impeccable service and large portions.

Went to the restaurant on Valentines Day. There was a crowd at the front waiting to be seated, the seating process was slow and a bit disorganized. We didnt know there was a prix fixe menu as it wasnt advertised on the website. The restaurant looks very nice and chic from the outside, but the interior was a bit deceiving. The space is quite small and narrow (felt somewhat claustrophobic), the tables are tight and the decor is outdated (ex.mirrors on the ceiling) and the tables would benefit from table clothes. The music didnt match that of a cozy restaurant, was loud and upbeat. The food is pricey but the portions were good. The presentation of the food is good too.

great food and service

Considering the location and the price, it was an average experience for me.

Enjoyed a lovely dinner this past Saturday evening at Francobollo. The food was fantastic as usual. The service is always friendly. We look forward to our next visit very soon.

This place is amazing..I mean. The place and the ....FOOOODDDDD... I recommend it with all my heart

We had a party catered by Chef Carballo from Francobollo. His food is outstanding - he curated an excellent menu keeping our input in mind and delivered all ingredients down to the last garnish to our house. His team of chefs and servers were excellent; all well-trained, professional and lovely to work with! Their lobster rolls, gnocchi, coconut shrimp and zucchini flowers stuffed with ricotta were all very delicious and favourites amongst our guests! The lamb chops were perfectly cooked and so flavourful. We really appreciated Chef Carballos attention to detail and highly recommend catering from Francobollo. It will allow you to enjoy your party without worrying about anything, and your guests will be very happy with the gourmet food!

Best food ever Try the veal parm and truffle fries - to die for Also the gnocci Food : 5/5

We were celebrating my daughters 23rd birthday and I had pre-requested a piece of cake with a candle for the end of the meal to be served to my daughter, expecting that it would be added to the bill. I mentioned to our server who the birthday girl was in our party of six people so that she would know to who the slice of cake should be served. Well, I was very disheartened to discover at the end of the meal that there would be no cake, no candle, nothing. I did not have words and quite frankly was a bit embarrassed having mentioned the cake idea to my other family members and having opted not to get her an entire cake thinking the restaurant cake would suffice for our evening out. Overall the cost of the meal including drinks was very expensive for what we ordered. I will likely not be returning to this restaurant and not be recommending it to others.

We had a great dining experience here. Good wine and tasty food.

Creme de la creme experience here always ! I ve hosted many work events here, and the service and quality of food are always exceptional .

Great food, ambience and experience!

Just no words to describe. Everything was perfect, period.

Had one of the rooms upstairs for a party of 7. Service was great, food was delicious. Would definitely come back to experience the atmosphere downstairs. Dietary restrictions: Service understood to separate bacon out of the Caesar Salad, as requested. Parking: Parking really close - across the street and behind the shops.

I posted on my snapchat SB to reach FB. After one unsuspecting person finally snapped back, to their surprise FB didnt stand for free base, out stood for Francobollos. I walk in to the basement after being served a nice lukewarm glass of their finest tap water served to me by their waiter Loogy. The bird I took was surprised when I posed with a random family to take a pic in front of their TV in the dungeon. However she ditched me once I finally told her to move cause I was watching the leafs game. Highly recommend and Im coming back for Valentines.

TLDR; disappointing service, mediocre food. We arrived five minutes before our reservation. They didn t even have our table set, so we waited. They also did not check our vaccination QR codes which is currently mandatory. Then we were seated. We were not offered water, drinks, anything, for the first fifteen minutes. It was clear that they were understaffed, and extremely busy. This wasn t what I expected for a fine dining experience that I had prepaid for, for Valentine s Day. The server seemed very rushed and anxious. When being asked for what kind of drinks we wanted, the server seemed to emphasize only to us Is just tap water okay? . Not what I expected from fine dining and frankly was a bit offended/taken aback after seeing the way he served other tables. We asked to switch tables and they said it was probably possible. They switched us thirty minutes after we asked, after I d reminded them. We had asked to switch because the tables are a bit too closely seated for our liking, and there were empty spots around the floor, so I was confused at their seating arrangement. We were the first out of four couples on our floor. We were the LAST to get our bread and food. The appetizers were okay. Squid ink pasta was good, roasted half chicken was okay. It just tasted like fried chicken. I think that their standard menus are better than the set menu they had for Valentines Day. One of the waitresses seemed new and very nervous, did not really look like she knew what she was doing. When placing our food down the plates clattered against the surface. I was in an off mood for the entire dinner because of the service. Even the couple next to us complained about their food, it s temperature, and how long everything was taking. They didn t even end up eating their main courses. They were the last couple to arrive but ended up leaving at the same time as us. Also, there was another couple that really did not seem to care about other peoples privacy and intimacy as they were taking FLASH photos and videos throughout the entire night. Talk about being blinded by love. In total we paid $280 (with a 20% gratuity, PREPAID) for our meal and experience, which I had thought was reasonable for this setting but it really wasn t. I feel cheated. I m not coming back here again.

Nice quaint spot for a romantic outing, and great dishes and drinks!

Go for the food. Go back because of the staff. This was my first time here. From the time we walked in the door, the place was decorated beautifully, and the staff was friendly, helpful, well spoken, and incredibly knowledgeable about their restaurant. The gentleman that seated us (Im sorry, I dont remember names, but I blame it on the food coma I was in because I actually COULDNT STOP EATING) explained the dishes, what they were known for and what his suggestions were as well as what portions we should order (they do half portions). We ordered the penne vodka and the gnocchi with the appetizer of burrata e panzanella. They are known for their gnocchi, and all the food was sinfully delicious...but Holy Gnocchi!! The ONLY reason I rated 4 stars instead of 5 had nothing at all to do with the food or the people, but the sound. The restaurant was full during our meal, and we had to speak pretty loudly to hear each other because the sound from other conversations carried so much. If you are looking for somewhere to eat Italian cuisine in this area, go here. Just do it. You will not be sorry.... and order the Holy Gnocchi!

A bit over priced. Food was good. Not great.

So glad the restaurant has reopened. BEST GNOCCI EVER!!!!!!!

Starter were very good Entrée then were ok fish was over cooked for me but fresh and tasty

One of our favorite spots in the area. Great food with incredibly friendly service. The gnocchi is not to be passed up.

The food was soo delicious and the staff were lovely. Thank you for a wonderful experience.

Great service along with tasty meals

Even though I live in the neighbourhood, I was unaware of this restaurant. But I am so glad it is now on my radar. Went with my wife and another couple. Everything was absolutely top notch. We ordered a variety of appetizers and each had a different main course. The food was incredible- full of flavour, cooked to perfection and huge portions. Veal chop was beautiful, pasta was perfectly al dente, veal parmigiana didn t need a knife it was so tender and the chicken was roasted with an incredible crisp skin but still enormously juicy. The staff was friendly and attentive but still allowed for a nice relaxing pace to the meal. Am only giving it 5 stars because there isn t an option for more. Probably the best Italian restaurant I have EVER been in. This place is a find. Treat yourself and go.

The service was amazing but the pasta was very under cooked like a plastic. The bologna tasted like straight up ketchup and the spaghetti had no sauce, it tasted like buttered pasta. Its a great place but they gotta do better with the food.

Such attentive staff and lovely ambience overall. Each plate was delicious and beautifully done; we thoroughly enjoyed our experience here. Thank you!

Amazing restaurant, great food and awesome service. Most waiters/waitresses stretches over the table at other restaurants. But not here. They go to the other side of the table to pour you your drink (that is the proper way to serve).

Vegetarian options: No vegan dishes but thay adapt selections to fit the need for vegan meals. Wheelchair accessibility: Street levelers- no stairs to navigate

I have no words other than this place was incredible. 10/10 definitely recommend.

We booked this place as a group of 35 people. We are in the restaurant for more than 90 min. They have only served us some champaign and wine. They have not been able to serve any appetizers or even a piece of bread! It is really disappointing. Service

Clean Italian restaurant. Menu is limited option, but taste good. Price is OK. Service is good. Dont mind to go again.

We were invited to a private event which was held in a nice quiet room separate from the main restaurant. The food was beyond excellent and the service was OUTSTANDING!!

The food was so good and the staff was amazing. Had our company holiday party there and I would highly recommend. Thank you for a great evening Francobollo!

Delicious food and wonderful service! Cant wait for everything to open up so we can actually enjoy this place in person.

This local restaurant in York on avenue road is above what you would call awesome and fabulous. The food is out of this world. Since Covid-19 I have been ordering takeout very Friday evening and every time have been pleased., if you are looking for something different this Italian restaurant will definitely please your pallet. I give Franco bollo a five star. Bravo francobollo.

Great place and great food

We were so fortunate to have this place stay open for us in the late hours. Thank you so much!! Delicious dishes, beautiful presentation, wide wine list and wonderful dessert. The service we received was so amazing and we will definitely be back again. Do yourself a favour and visit this lovely restaurant!

Great food. Grilled calamari is amazing

An awesome restaurant as we reserved the private room to celebrate a special birthday event. There is no extra charge for the room and no minimum service charge in the bill. The waiter Saleem is very professional and provides excellent service. The food are delicious! I would definitely recommend the restaurant and hope to come back soon.

Food was incredible , Staff was very attentive . Will definitely go back .

Good food, nice ambient. Nice staff.

Simple food and really quite tasty.

Fantastic food and wonderful service!! Looking forward to going again!

Fantastic food and employees are wonderful and attentive! Great spot to go for any type of occassion

Lovely place and food !

Fantastic food. Was nice to finally sit inside and enjoy. Great neighbourhood go to!

Definitely a must visit! Great service, great staff and absolutely delicious food. Everyone was very polite and friendly.

Excellent food and great service!! I would definitely come back again, the antipasti was delicious, especially the calamari!

Delicious and warm ambiance.

Great food and beautiful venue.

Awesome food

Unique dishes with delicious taste and not very costly. .defi itely a.must go..the paintings are beautiful too!!

COVID delivery review Dishes like their burrata ($22) are ideal dine-out options. The creamy cheese tastes great at room temperature and as it oozes into the accompanying produce, it s something you d likely combine anyways. The food quality doesn t deteriorate: the tomatoes are surprisingly flavourful for late winter (this order originally happened in late March) and the arugula bright and fresh. Francobollo even thinks to send warmed baguette slices that are a must with the starter. Others do not fair as well. One of my favourite dishes is the decadent gnocchi Terra style ($27), the combination of crisped gnocchi with sweet grilled corn, roasted peppers, onions, and peas, in a roasted garlic truffle sauce is absolutely intoxicating. What makes it particularly amazing is the crust on the pan-fried gnocchi that gives way to its soft centre. Once that sits in sauce in a closed container, the crust vanishes and the pasta turns soft still good, but that lovely contrast disappears. I ve even tried re-heating it in a pan the next day, willing the crust to form, but couldn t re-create the experience. Of the pasta dishes, the tomato-based sauces seem to work best. After a quick nuke in the microwave to get it hot, the short rib tagliatelle ($24) was remarkably similar to how it normally tastes in the restaurant. Perhaps the portion was bigger, chocked full of short ribs and ribbons of pasta with enough for another meal. Meanwhile, the creamy rosé sauce in the lobster pappardelle ($29) turns a bit gluey and if you add water to it starts to dilute the existing flavours. At least the dish incorporated large chunks of wonderfully cooked lobster. Based on their latest offerings in late May, it appears the chef realized this and has taken the pappardelle off the menu. In fact, they now adjust their menu weekly, offering seasonal options and a 3-course Sunday licious prix-fixe ranging from $45 (for vegan) to $55 (for meat). They re even expanding into vegan dishes such as panko-crusted lentil cake and cashew-based cheesecake, things I haven t seen in past visits. Keep up this gusto, the move towards plant-based mains is a great one to help expand the customer base!

The staff sounded nice, unfortunately the food was bland, and had a watered down taste. Disappointing as it s quite expensive.

Francobollo is a quaint Italian restaurant with a nice ambience.This place has a small patio and is located on Avenue Rd and Lawrence Ave. A hidden gem .... Ive driven by this place a million times and never noticed it. They are actually by the same owners as Terre. Tonight birthday celebrations with the girls...we opt to share everything. Chef Carlos Carballo Asian born, trained in Europe and now Canada is his home. Chef Carlos has worked at prestigious European Continental Hotel to the exclusive Granite Club. The dinner here was amazing!! For starters, the Zucchini Flower Fritti served with Ricotta and organic honey was delicious. Next the Rigatoni Bolognese had a nice consistency of beef & veal. However the pasta was cooked al dente but I would have enjoyed it better if cooked for a few more minutes. Gnocchi Terra ...one of the faves of the night! Its pan seared and soft and pillowy inside with a hint of truffle oil. For the main, it was a pan seared sea bass fillet. Flaky and nicely seared. The portions are generous and was a good dish to share amongst 3 girls. For dessert, it was a Pistachio Cheesecake and Tartufo. A fabulous night....I would definitely go back. For more food adventures, please follow me @hungry.jo on Instagram.

Poor service with lots of attitude, loud and the noise bounces off the walls, food was par and expensive, I will never go back!!

Great food and service

Initiate space and great Italian food!

My wife & I attended a wedding at the restaurant on Feb 2. The wedding party was about 30 people. Service was excellent. Food too. For main course I took spaghetti Bolognese (excellent).

Dont expect any Italian food here

Food is amazing as well as service ! A must go !!

GREAT food

Not even 1 star

Amazing food. Great service.

Excellent dinner for my mothers birthday! The waiter, Tzvi, was fantastic, the service was excellent, and the food was amazing! Looking forward to going back again soon!

Great place excellent food, everything is prepared fresh, pasta ans veg mouth watering, and were to start with the out of this world deserts, Thier amazing customer service and food handling A true italian restaurant like bieng in Italy with out leaving the city, Staff that is so amazing like you have known them all thier life, so friendly and well spoken, You work as a real family unit and team keep up the great work.

Excellent food and service

A beautiful venue to have a intimate dinner with a bunch of friends or a special date. Whats on here is excellent. Theres always something new and exciting on the menu. A must is to order the garbage. Yes garbage is the best salad they have. Excellent wine selection that isnt too big but has great options. Will be looking forward to another meal here shortly.

The food is absolutely delicious, service is above all and the ambiance is perfect. The trifecta is complete.

Good food and service

Great restaurant, great food and service! Only down side is that their bathrooms are dirty! This is pretty disappointing for such a chic restaurant. I ve been there 4 times and this is always the part I don t like...

Amazing Food and Service great atmosphere thankyou

High quality classic Italian cuisine. Great wine selection. Excellent service. Hall is rather crowded and noisy, though.

Food was good and server was friendly

Best Italian restaurant in the neighbourhood

Francobollo has a very luxury and grand interior, it is the same group as Terra at Thornhill on Yonge St. It will be a direct comparison because I have been to Terra a few times. In terms of parking, Terra is more convenient because it is on the street plaza and they offered valet parking. On the other hand, Francobollo only has parking on the street. We had a group of four people, so we ordered two ahi tuna with lobster corn salad. A very special feature appertizer for the night. Memorable for sure. Never see this combination before. Then four main courses are grilled lamb chop, scallop and shrimp pasta, smoked duck pasta, and grilled mixed seafood with tomato sauce. All four courses are very traditional Italian flavors. Heavy cheese on the duck pasta, the lamb chop is a little bit overcooked, the scallop and shrimp pasta is the best of the night. However, the grilled seafood with tomato sauce is a bit too small with the price point. At $39, i believe EVOO at Yorkville does offer lot more seafood. Finally, one tiramisu and one chocolate strawberry tortufo for dessert. It is my first time to have tortufo in Toronto, a lot of Italian restaurant do not have tortufo anymore. Compare to Terra, the portion from here is smaller, but price point is slightly cheaper.

I had an amazing dinner there last night that has me wanting to come back for more! The food is delicious with a great menu. Everything is very fresh and plated beautifully. My Carbonara was great, and next time Im definitely going to try the Bolognese! From the service to the atmosphere, Francobollo is sure to provide the perfect canvas to a great evening!

Great place

Great food. Wonderful service.

I selected this inviting, stylish Italian spot after quite a bit of research for our Valentines dinner. Food is great, solid, as you would expect, nothing overly memorably though. I imagine that the high turnover on Valentines had a slightly negative impact on the taste. Staff is friendly.For a stylish place and for certain events, I would recommend a dress code for staff members, i.e. dark pants and dress shirt.

Great service and amazing flavours

Great food. Excellent warm and professional service.

There is a personal attention offered at Francobollo that keeps me coming back. An excellent place for a romantic dinner but also has amazing spaces for small parties. Gotta love their wine selection...ask Jonathon for recommendation- love this place! A

Food has been inconsistent but have gotten better.

Pleasant service, very good food, nice atmosphere

Beautiful restaurent, fabulous food

Not very good,poor value

Excellent food and service. Homemade gnocchi and pistachio cheese cake highly recommended.

Only thing better than the food at this spot is the service. Oh, and maybe the decor. Gorgeous restaurant, service that finds the perfect medium between being overbearing and under attentive, and outstanding food that tastes like my Nonna made itn,!,

Food is good but not great!

Very disappointed in their lunch on my second visit. The risotto was on the hot plate before it was served for too long, making it taste like bloated. Same thing with Rigatoni. Best pasta in Toronto hands down. Omg their pasta are so fresh, the ingredients are fresh and everything was perfect.

Absolutely loved it. We went as a family and like to share and try each others dishes and there wasnt anything that was even sub par. It was all fantastic. The portions are enormous too. I had the gnocchi with calamari to start and I had leftovers. Even the leftovers were just as good the next day. The atmosphere is fantastic too if not a little chilly in the restaurant but thats not really big deal. Definitely recommend for a date night or special occasion.

Tasty food

Very nice but nothing exceptional. Still you should try it and in case your dish is better.

Outstanding food and service

Quiet and comfortable neighbourhood spot. Favourites: eggplant dish, Pistachio cheesecake with graham cracker crust and a great salad with a silly name Garbage Salad (why, tho ) can you please rename it to Enchanted salad

Amazing service, incredibly creative menu and absolutely delicious! Highly recommended!

Visited for a wedding anniversary dinner. I visited a little early at 5:30 on the weekend, and it wasnt too crowded and I was able to have a quiet time. The interior of the restaurant is modern and allows you to enjoy your meal in a relaxed atmosphere. The portion is a little too much for one person to eat, so share it. When I requested it, they sorted it out in advance, which was helpful. The seasoning is delicious and very satisfying. When we mentioned in advance that it was an anniversary on Open Table, they even prepared a dessert specially arranged for the occasion. This is a restaurant I would like to visit again.

Delicious but expensive , with 50$ you can go to the butcher and grab a couple steaks, unless you suck at cooking then I would recommend coming here

Great food and good service

Four of us had a 7pm dinner reservation at FrancoBollo last night. 7 pm was a bit early for my liking, but we were glad to have a reservation on a Saturday at this popular spot. Food is always quite good. Problem was, without telling us, the restaurant had booked our table for a second seating at 8:45pm. That gave us less than two hours to - sit and get comfortable. Order water and drinks. Enjoy the drinks. Peruse the menu and order dinner. Rush rush rush. Waiter was at our side pushing us along all night. There is a fine line between attentive and pushy. This waiter crossed that line. Appetizers were good. But the dishes were wisked off the table and the next course appeared just a bit too soon. Dinner was cleared and we were offered dessert and coffee and can we get your coats and heres your bill. This should have been a leisurely and relaxing meal. It was nothing of the sort. and of course, we paid full freight!! Not nice, FrancoBollo. You will loose good customers if you treat them in this manner. For the price, go somewhere else where you can kick back and relax and enjoy the experience.

Cute little Italian restaurant with very good food.

Amazing best restaurant ever and best staff

Great food. Reasonable prices. Special requests for Gluten Free, Lactose Free, Vegan all accommodated and Delicious! Service is prompt and friendly.

Excellent service, great food. Lovely atmosphere.

Not bad. Had personal ... Room

Great service/ pasta and appetizers were fresh and tasty. Warm ambience. Dessert selection was tasty.

Super friendly staff and unreal food. Great spot for group meetings as well.

First time and loved it

This is a very good restaurant. Definitely an elite Italian restaurant. From the moment you walk in, they make you feel very special. The décor is outstandingly tasteful and the staff are very helpful. The menu is sizeable and the food is divine. This is a small restaurant, so be sure to make reservations. The one thing I would warn people about is that it does get very loud in this restaurant, so if youre looking for a quiet place to dine, this may not fit your bill.