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Ferrovia Ristorante
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
13 reviews for Ferrovia Ristorante
13 reviews in English
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Review from Johnny H.
Toronto, ON
5/9/2012 4 photos
I don't normally give 5 stars to restaurants. It is usually subjective - my personal memories, biased views, nameplate, food preferences, etc. But from many objective aspects, this restaurant deserves 5 stars. Is it one of my favorite restaurants? Not really. Does it exceed my expectations in terms of sophistication and set new standard of what to expect for certain cuisine? No. Do I look forward to dining at Ferrovia again after finishing the meal? No. But when I'm in the area I choose Ferrovia. Every time I was at Ferrovia, I was satisfied. Just like the first time I was there. The exact same taste I remember is always there. I never got tired of it. I know eating the same thing multiple times can wear out the experience. Certain item on the menu you loved may not have the same impact the second time you try it. But it never happened at Ferrovia. I don't know what it is they do to their foods, but they did some magic. Maybe it is because the restaurant caters to locals and regulars around the residential area, and they certainly have the know-how.
I normally have seafood pasta or lamb rack. Pasta has a rather strong tomato flavor. A bit acidic with some aromatic herb taste. But it compliments the seafoods quite well. They are cooked nicely all the time with tender textures. There are more than enough amount of seafoods on the plate as well. The pasta is very delicious. It doesn't have the unpleasant artificial feel. Overall, the dish works very well, and the portion is huge.
The lamb rack is my favorite at this restaurant. It has distinctive mix of earthy and fruity flavors throughout. The lamb itself is cooked perfectly all the time. It is very juicy and tender. And it is never over-seasoned or salty. There are thick chunks of meat too. That is becoming really hard to find these days! In many restaurants you pay over $30 for 1/4 rack that barely has any meat. At Ferrovia, it is around $23 for half rack. Other than that, veggies are cooked nicely too.
I've tried pizzas, ravioli, grilled tuna, carpaccio, mussels and shrimps as well. They were very delicious. Italian sausage pizza was memorable.
Servers are very nice and accommodating. They listen to your needs and take your demands very seriously. They are very personable and genuinely kind. But depending on your frame of mind, foods can come out at a slow pace. But if you want to have a relaxing time, it's all good. Then there is price. You can have a full meal for 2 (glass of wine + appetizer + main for each) without breaking $100 barrier.
The interior is very youthful somehow in a cute and pretty way. Lots of colors and decorative pieces. Dominant color theme is brown for its furnitures and floor, but there are many interesting accents. Lamps and shelves add some traditional classy feel. It is a very narrow restaurant. Tables are small, and there is really enough room to stretch. Forget about privacy. There is a small booth for 2 in the middle of the restaurant. I love sitting there. It gives me the feeling that I am cocooned by a warm blanket. Very homely and also intimate feeling. -
Review from WaYnE c.
Maple, ON
10/5/2011 6 photos
From start to finish, the Sun/Mon night Prix Fixe($23.95) does satisfy the neighbourhood couples or oldtime friends night out. In a plaza that seems like a quiet oasis away from the youthful or money-chitchat, Ferrovia is a pleasant get-away from any pretentiousness. I FIT right in, felt so comfortable that I almost wanted to doze off. 3.5'd
Bread slices with Hummus. My opinion is the Bread had good character on it's own, I forego the Hummus which was pleasant as well btw. Ferrovia Caesar, Shrimp Bisque, both simple satisfaction apps. Seafood Linguine, Roast Salmon are done to requirements albeit parts of the Seafood being slight underdone. Banana Bread Pudding perfectly proportion to curb any carb cravings, otherwise opt for their daily selection of Gelato.
My spot for that perfect hideaway in Markham/Thornhill to partake a calm Western meal without too many kids[1] around, or too much Z103.5 blasting my braincells into smithereens. Let's keep this place a secret between you and me. Deal?
[1] Anyone under 50, not actual children/teenagers.Listed in: 3.5 ***Stars***, Sì Sì Spaghettìnì
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Review from Jennifer K.
Markham, ON
Ferrovia Ristorante worth a 4 star for their Prix Fixe Menu.*
Disclaimer: As my boyfriend only eats Seafood Linguine in Tomato Sauce and Caesar Salad when he goes to an Italian Restaurant. Don't ask me why... I still try to figure out why?!
For $23.95, I can just stuff him with the salad and pasta he loves.. and I ended up be the one eating the Gelato!! That's sound like a good deal? I basically tried everything on the Prix Fixe: Salmon, Lamb Shank, Arugula Salad and Bread Pudding... But he still just want to order the Frutti De Mare and Caesar Salad....
Services can be slow and unattentive especially on Monday nights when only 2 wait staffs are working... They are trying their best but it is hard to cope with all these tables.. half of them for their Prix Fixe!
Ferrovia Ristorante also has a lunch menu which has lighter fare like sandwiches starting $10 or so.
I will definitely be back... or do I have a choice? I can hear my boyfriend saying to me on a Sunday/Monday evening, let's go to Ferrovia!! -
Review from Frank L.
Toronto, ON
8/15/2011
The first feeling that comes to me is this is a decent family restaurant. In a Sunday dinner there are a few tables with kids. The price is not expensive especially given the portion of the dishes. The environment is cozy and there are nit that many tables. It has been in the current location for a long time.
The Pappardelle pasta is good. The braised shirt ribs that come with the pasta taste very good. If the ribs can be marinated for a longer period of time, it will be even better. The rack of Lamb is cooked just right medium rare. It is highly recommended. The vege is a bit oily. The Tiramisu is one of the best in Toronto. It is moist. You can tell the different texture layers of the cake. It is a big piece.
The server is very attentive. He even gives us another loaf of bread when it runs out. Overall it is a very decent restaurant. -
Review from Laura T.
1/12/2011
Tonight the family ventured outside the usual boundaries of our Markham dining faves to experience all that Ferrovia Ristorante has to offer.
What a great Italian restaurant. Similar to Johnny Bistro (in Markham), this cozy space has friendly and knowledgeable staff, delicious wine, great ambience and last but not least, fantastic food.
There is a wide variety of salads, pizzas, pastas, meat, and seafood all prepared in a traditionally yummy but slightly adventurous way. The best part is the incredibly accommodating kitchen, willing to substitute, subtract and modify dishes in a variety of ways. We were able to custom order a number of main dishes without any trouble at all.
The specials were another amazing feature, I'm assuming it was not just this one Tuesday evening, but there were NUMEROUS specials that all sounded delectable.
it was a perfect family dining experience, but would also be great for a date, gathering or friends or even business dinner. -
Review from ruby h.
Markham, ON
11/23/2011
Had dinner with my friends here this evening. I chose this place because it was central to where we all worked and conveniently located along our routes home. I was more inclined to try because of the reviews... and it was definitely worth it! :)
Great service and really good food. I had the shrimp risotto which was probably the best I've ever had. And the creme brulee was just right. It wasn't too sweet. Some places over do it and make it to sweet.
The restaurant is quaint and cozy. Lots of parking in the plaza too.
Definitely going to come back :) -
Review from Jay G.
Toronto, ON
4/2/2009 2 photos
I went to Ferrovia and was surprised by the quality of food and small restaurant atmosphere. It felt like a small bistro that should be down town. The wait staff was really nice and service was quick.
To start, I ordered the bruschetta pizza. The tomatoes and toppings were very fresh and seasoned very well. Unfortunately, the "pizza crust" was a bit of a let down. It resembled grocery bought pita bread. I'm not too sure if the pizza is made with the same crust but on the bruschetta pizza, it was far too chewy and doughy for my liking. The taste offresh tomatoes, red onions, and spices were lost within the crust. Luckily there was a bread basket at the table so I created my own bruschetta with the tomato topping. The bread basket was fairly nice. The bread tasted fresh and was served with a side of zesty humus instead of butter.
For my main I had the Pappardelle with braised beef short ribs, cremini mushrooms and a tomato beef jus sauce. It was spectacular. The pasta was thick and al dente and the sauce coated each noodle perfectly. The braised beef short ribs were flavorful, juicy, and tender and the cremini mushrooms gave a nice finish to the dish. The portion was heaping! I was full once I finished half but the dish was so good I couldn't help myself from finishing. I was amazed by the quality of my meal and how authentic it tasted. I learned from the owner (I think his name was john, or jason?) later that the chef hails from Italy and has been with the establishment since day one. He tried to keep every dish as authentic as possible.
For dessert I had a creme brulee that didn't disappoint. Thick caramelized sugar topping with creamy centre. The centre was a bit cold but you could see and taste the fresh vanilla as it accompanied the thick cream on the inside.
Overall I was very surprised by this restaurant and would recommend it to anyone looking for good eats north of Toronto, actually to anyone looking in Toronto in general. Prices were good and portions were large but most importantly the quality was outstanding. -
Review from bold c.
Toronto, ON
Outstanding service. Fixed price menu for New Years Eve.
Made last minute reservations. No problem. Friendly greeter and phone conversation clinched it!
Busy environment. Italian food outstanding.
Shrimp appetizer was huge and delicious.
The salmon and Lamb was superb.
The entree was properly prepared and tasty.
Would recommend and eat everything again!
Try not to indulge on the bread and hummus in order to fully enjoy the dessert.
The Tiramisu was brilliant. Better than Jump's. WOW never though I would say that.
$50 per person was worth it! -
Review from Jessica L.
Thornhill, ON
8/28/2011
I came to this restaurant a handful of times with family/friends. The first couple times, I thought it was really good - the risotto and fish were tasty . But after a while, it looked like the quality started to go down hill and it was definitely not worth the price anymore. I will not be rushing back to this restaurant anytime soon.
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Review from Amy L.
4/19/2011 7 photos
My brother and my birthday are only 5 days apart, so we decided to celebrate it together with my family. We went to Ferrovia Italian Restaurant at Bayview & John. My parents are a bit traditional and don't usually opt for non-Asian cuisine when they eat out. My brother wanted something different this year so we chose Ferrovia as they had pretty positive reviews and there was a deal on DealFind : )
When we arrived at the restaurant last Saturday at 6:30pm, we were pleasantly surprised that the place was completely packed. That must be a good sign, right? We shall see ; ) Ferrovia is actually fairly small, narrow, and squishy; to the point where I was absolutely squished : ) The main clientele were 40-60 year olds who seemed to me like they knew good food (lol). We got to sit at a table by the window; lucky us! By this time my parents looked really excited and were certainly looking forward to what Ferrovia had to offer.
The lady who served us was friendly and a great conversationalist who made the start of our evening very welcoming. When she brought out our complimentary bread and hummus, all of us (excluding my brother) chowed it down like there was no tomorrow. It was pretty hilarious actually. I didn't care too much for the bread, but the hummus? It was delicious! After 10 minutes, we finished everything on the plate and our server said, "I'll bring out a fresh batch of bread for you guys. I know they're much needed." It was so funny, and of course, we finished the second round of bread and hummus as well =P
For our appetizer, we ordered Steamed P.E.I. Mussels with fresh basil, roast garlic, spicy tomato, and wine sauce ($10.95). The mussels were so soft and fresh; my parents adored them! The difference between fresh and frozen mussels is like night and day. We soaked the rest of the sauce up with our complimentary bread and licked (figuratively speaking) the plate clean. Yum-o! We were now more than ready for our main entrees.
I chose one of the specials which was Risotto ($22.95) with bay scallops, shrimp, asparagus, red onions, red peppers, and parsley. It was a humongous portion with a generous amount of seafood. I was happy with every element presented on this dish; especially the scallops! All of the ingredients worked together for me and I was so content with my choice. I let my mom try some of it and she didn't like it. She described the texture to resemble that of partially cooked rice, haha. We were all laughing so hard.
My mom ordered the Pappardelle ($18.95) that was served with braised beef short ribs, cremini mushrooms, and a tomato beef jus sauce. This was actually also what I wanted to order, so I convinced my mom with my strong persuasive skills to order this spectacular pappardelle ; ) The short ribs were so succulent and flavourful that I ate half of what was on the plate (HoHo). My dad had Herb Crusted New Zealand Rack of Lamb ($22.95) which came with saute rapini, red peppers, potato gnocchi, pancetta, and rosemary pan jus. I don't usually order lamb because I find them to be rather gamey for my taste. My dad offered me a piece and they were really tender and let's just say, de-li-cious! My dad was so full afterward because of all the potato gnocchi =D Lastly, my brother's main was Spaghetti alla Bolognese with cremini mushrooms and parsley; the tomato sauce was so spicy! I didn't like it but it turned out to be my mom's favourite!
Even though we were all satisfyingly full, I couldn't resist from ordering a Tiramisu ($7). It definitely looked and tasted housemade which was what I loved about it. The cake part was neither too dry nor overly moist with the perfect amount of mascarpone cheese; luscious!
So everything went extremely well for the evening until 10 minutes before we left the restaurant. There was a misunderstanding with the payment and one of the ladies came to our table and rudely accused us of having made a mistake. Sigh, isn't it so disappointing when all is going well until a misunderstanding just has to make its way in and ruin everything? This could've been one of our best family dining experiences but in the end, it didn't quite get there. I really wanted to leave the restaurant feeling like I've had an excellent dinner, but the rude lady changed the experience. Our waitress was wonderful and the food was fantastic, but I don't know whether I'll eat there again. It's a pity that one bad incident can sometimes cause us to feel reluctant towards giving a restaurant a second visit, even if the first time was near perfect. Unfortunately this review ends with a sad note even though it had a positive start; just like our dining experience at Ferrovia!Listed in: Italian Restos
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Review from Diana C.
Toronto, ON
9/17/2010 3 photos
Seabass $33 is amazingly soft melts in your mouth and the skin is crispy to finish it off, totally worth every penny :) banana pudding is yumyum!! Seafood risotto is 5 stars as well, very large portioned and had to take 2/3 of it homes: really surprised that it reheats pretty well!! Overall experience is definitely better than I expected!
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Review from Natasha N.
Thornhill, ON
4/23/2010
This restaurant is in our neighborhood but until now we did not have a chance to check it out. For an apprtizer, my husband had grilled calamari and I had mussels. Both were great. For our main my husband had veal picatta and I had a veal chop. The food was great and service was prompt and friendly. It reminded us of a neighborhood restaurant in the city of Chicago.
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Review from Hagit P.
Toronto, ON
11/18/2010
I just had dinner there with a large group of people. We ordered a bunch of appetizers for the plate and all were very delicious and unique! We ordered the bruchetta, which had fresh tomatoes, the warm mushroom salad, as well as a spinach salad with figs.
As my entree I had the roasted half chicken which was lightly breaded and seared and super juicy. The jus was a sweet sort of juice which was amazing!
I would definitely recommend this restaurant and cant wait to go back!
