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Fratelli Village Pizzeria
Category: Restaurants Pizza Pizza [Edit]
384 Old Kingston RdScarborough, ON M1C 1B6
Neighbourhood: Scarborough
(416) 283-2112
- Hours:
Mon-Sat 5 pm - 10 pm
Thu-Fri 11:30 am - 3 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
14 reviews for Fratelli Village Pizzeria
Review Highlights
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"Good place to hang with friends for fun lively conversation." In 3 reviews -
"I am not a huge Tiramisu fan but after a bite, I was..." In 3 reviews -
"Also, they have Italian beers here - Definite plus." In 3 reviews
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14 reviews in English
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Review from Christine R.
Scarborough, ON
4/9/2012 4 photos
This is definitely the "It Spot" for a great Italian meal in the East end! I came in here on a Friday night and there was a line up out the door for tables. They don't take reservations unless your a party over 8 so be prepared to wait. Luckily our wait was only about 15 minutes.
We were seated at a cozy table right beside the bar. The place was packed mostly of couples. It's a rather small restaurant with tables spaced pretty close together but I suppose it makes for intimate dining especially with the dim lighting, exposed brick walls and Frank Sinatra playing in the background.
Our waiter came over with the menus and pointed out the chalkboard on the wall with the nightly specials. We started off with two glasses of Zindfandel as we browsed the menus. Everything looked soo delicious so we just decided to share a bunch of mains.
After placing our order the waiter brought over a basket of fresh sliced whole wheat bread and butter for us to nibble away on as we awaited our feast.
We decided on sharing one of there wood burning oven pizza as an appetizer.
Popeye - Tomato sauce, goat cheese, spinach, prosciutto, and mozzarella
Thin crust pizza with ample fresh toppings arrived probably within 10 minutes fresh out of the oven. I couldn't flaw it, completely delicious!
For mains
Spaghetti Bolognese - Ground beef finished in tomato sauce
Thick chunky meaty sauce with perfectly cooked noodles came out piping hot topped with generously shaved portions of fresh Parmesan
Seared Salmon Filet - Served w/ grilled vegetables with a balsamic reduction
Perfectly cooked generous portion of salmon and grilled vegetables with a nice smokey flavour plus that delicious balsamic another wining main
Everything came out fast, fresh, and piping hot and generous in size!
After that meal we were sooo stuffed but couldn't resist taking a look at the dessert menu
Chocolate Gelato - Two scoops of rich chocolate gelato topped with a strawberry
Washed down with a fresh cup of coffee my o my we need to be wheeled out of the restaurant!
I can totally see why this place is always packed! I'm soo happy it's in my neck of the woods! Fast, fresh, authentic italian food with friendly service what's not to love!
Plus our meal of a pizza, two mains, two glasses of wine, two cups of coffee, and dessert came to less than 80 bucks! It's definitely worth the trek out to the East end!
FYI its located at the end on a strip plaza so parking is limited. Park directly across the street at the CIBC -
Review from Daniel D.
Scarborough, Toronto, ON
3/5/2012
Best pizza in Scarborough hands down. And since it's in highland creek, prices are not jacked up to downtown prices.
If you want to go here let me know, I would most likely be game -
Review from Darren L.
Scarborough, ON
9/1/2011 1 Check-in Here
You walk in at 6pm and it was packed. That says something right off the bat when the places nearby are just about empty. We were in a bit of a rush so they offered to do our order "to go" but as we ordered, a spot opened up and they offered it to us since we were still there before the others in line. Talk about friendly service!
The pizza was amazing, if you like thin crust. The chicken was above average. I think the downside of how we got in, we didn't get the full service that the others seem to be getting which is why I didn't give this a 5 star but still, overall, a very nice experience for a reasonable price.
FYI, one pizza and a side order should fill two people fine. -
Review from Amanda N.
Scarborough, ON
8/2/2011 5 Check-ins Here
When this pizzeria opened in my area a couple years ago I was overjoyed. The classy restaurant was a breath of fresh air in the Highland Creek area.
Fratelli is owned by, you guessed it, brothers. They have delicious pizza, awesome pasta and friendly service. This place does get quite packed in the evening. The food is always fresh, and arrives pretty quickly. They also have homemade desserts, and offer takeout.
It is for sure a good place to take a date, although I have seen lots of families enjoying food there as well! -
Review from Craig B.
Pickering, ON
8/13/2011
Traditional thin crust pizza and pastas etc... Wood burning oven whereupon the chef wears a heat shield that covers his face as the oven is tremendously hot. Pizza is ordered and within 10 minutes is on the table.
Brilliant taste. Staff is everywhere and very helpful and friendly. One of the owners came to the table and asked how everything was and at the end shook my hand stating to have a great night.
Overall, one of the best dining experiences I have had and one of the best pizzas ever. -
Review from Jennifer K.
Markham, ON
12/23/2010 5 photos
3.5 star
It is not surprising that not too many people knows about or even locate Fratelli Village Pizzeria! Their signs really need some works on!! Almost all the paints are faded and you cannot even make name of the restaurant.
When you step inside the dinner room, it feels like you have been transferred from Scarborough to one of the downtown bistro. The interior is nicely decorated, tables packed together and dimmed lighting.
This place is quite packed during lunch time.
Advice: be sure to check out the specials on the wall, but if you sit at the back of the room like us, you will need supervision in order to see their offerings..
Fried Calamari ($8.95)
- deep fried to golden brown
- soft and tender and surprisingly not oily at all!!
- great portion to share.. the sauce can have a little more kick
Milan's Pizza ($12.95)
- Tomato Sauce, Grilled Chicken, Sun dried Tomatoes, Feta Cheese, Red Onion and Mozzarella
- The crust is really light, crispy and thin... I love the crust..
- The pizza itself is a little dry, a little more tomato sauce would have help
I don't think they serve a full menu at lunch as the menu we provided has only pizza and appetizers on them..
The service here is friendly and attentive.
I will definitely be back to try out some of their other offerings especially the Tiramisu!Listed in: Italian Restaurants I visited…
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Review from Giuliana B.
SCARBOROUGH, ON
12/23/2010
The faded sign and drab outside of this place does no justice to the cozy exterior of hidden little gem. This place was packed on weekday at lunchtime, which just goes to show how good this place is. Whats more interesting is that upon entering you feel like you have left Scarborough, and are dining in some chic restaurant downtown, rather than in Scarberia, on a strip plaza.
Our server was friendly, and showed us to a small table for the two of us at the back of the restaurant. From here we have prime view of the happenings in the kitchen, and let me tell you, these guys turn food out quick!
We got the fried calamari on recommendation of our server and it was a good choice. The calamari was golden, crispy, tasty and not oily. I really enjoyed it. We also got the Milan Pizza, and it was tasty and the thin crust had great flavour and good char at the bottom.
The menu was limited at lunch, but I think they have more to offer at dinner time, including pastas. Also, they have Italian beers here - Definite plus! Can't wait to return for dinner and some beers. -
Review from Helen L.
Toronto, ON
6/22/2009
Fratelli's village pizzeria is probably one of the best kept secrets in Scarborough. I actually have a friend that lived in the neighbourhood her entire life, went to church across the street and had no idea this place existed!
That being said, secret or no secret, this place is always busy with locals. On any given night, you can expect the restaurant to be full and there will probably be a wait. We actually didn't sucessfully eat at the restaurant until our third try!
Fratelli is known for their pizza. They have a wood burning oven in the restaurant and a large selection of thin crust pizzas as well as pastas, risottos and mains. Their calamari is also the best in the city and by that, I mean Toronto, not just Scarborough.
If you have room after dinner, be sure to order a Tiramisu. It is not to be missed! I am not a huge Tiramisu fan but after a bite, I was instantly a convert.
There aren't many restaurants in Scarborough that I'd consider nice enough for a special occasion. While this is not a "fancy" place, it is definitely nice enough for a date and not stuffy enough that you can't bring your entire family including the kids. -
Review from Jenn G.
Scarborough, ON
2/11/2010
I read very good things on different sites about this restaurant and I was meaning to go there for a while when I finally did for lunch today and...
I LOVED IT.
-ordered the grilled calamari for appetizer: pretty good
-meatballs on a bun: couldn't stop drooling..haha
-shrimp stirfry: the grilled veggies were perfectly cooked along with the shrimp. it only came with 3 shrimps, but it was enough for lunch..esp since we wanted dessert.
for dessert..
-creme brulee: the BEST i've ever tasted and i tasted a lot of creme bruelee's in the past
-tiramisu: omg...Delish!
atmosphere was great.not too loud and service was perfect.
overall: couldn't ask for anymore...in fact, i can't wait to go here for dinner soon! =D -
Review from An N.
Scarborough, ON
10/5/2010
Everyone needs to have their own version of Fratelli's in their neighborhood. This cheap and cheery Italian restaurant is a local gem in Highland Creek. Everyone, and I mean practically everyone in the neighborhood has patronized this place. The pizza is terrific and so is the service. You can't go wrong. Too bad I am not a stone throw's away anymore.
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Review from Delta J.
Toronto, ON
9/13/2010 1 Check-in Here
Best pizza in the East end!
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Review from Giselle d.
Toronto, ON
5/8/2010
I ate lunch here yesterday (a Friday) and the place was packed with people. The Four Seasons pizza was delicious, the right balance of crust and tangy tomato sauce, topped with a dream-team combination of artichokes, peas, mushrooms, roasted red peppers and mozzarella. I don't anticipate any further visits to Scarborough, though, which is a shame because I'd be back at Fratelli's for this pizza in a heartbeat. I wasn't a fan of the house white wine (Velletri); pay a little more and order something else.
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Review from James K.
Toronto, ON
11/18/2009
You won't find better pizza in Scarborough. You will Downtown. You will pay Downtown prices in Scarborough for very good Downtown pizza. Know what I mean? Oh, and they serve Italian beer - clever.
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Review from Chris Y.
Vancouver, BC
1/22/2011
The charm of Sal who works the front of the house and his brotherid who handles the kitchen makes this place. The food is decent - we enjoyed a spinach salad with a lemon truffle dressing and a caesar salad plus some grilled calamari. For the prices paid it was what I would call honest food. The pizzas start at $8 to $15. A medium thick crust - all three of ua ate half the pizza - the other half we just scrapped the toppoing off and ate it. The house made cheesecake is good to share with two. I wanted a bit of spice for the pizza and the waiter gave me a petite pitcher with a very yummy salsa verde sauce. Good place to hang with friends for fun lively conversation. Food is not the focus here but the laid back casual scene is warming. And Sal tells me that a new sign is on order. Careful when driving here - Old Kingston Road and Kingston Road are two separate roads. If following google maps keep to you right - watch for the white overlite strip mall littered with generic signs like restaurant, post office, et al.
