Ferraro 502 Restaurant

We got pizza for pick up and it was absolutely amazing. Very reasonably priced for delicious gourmet style pizza. Would have spent a little less to go to one of the usual pizza delivery joints. This was so much better! Some on the best yummiest pizza I’ve ever had.

More like 3.5, but I’ll round up! I liked the casual atmosphere of this place, and the waiters were very nice when we came here on a Thursday evening after a super late day at work.
My pizza (Sofia — smoked bacon, mushrooms, and onions) was great, as was the (very boozy!!) tiramisu. Neither of us, though, loved my boyfriend’s choice (Fettuccine alla Romantini), which was pretty bland. The portions are generous for the price, and for that, I’ll probably come back again when I’m looking for something a little more casual than many of the Italian restaurants in the area.

Love this place. It is a favourite and regular haunt. The pizza is stellar and for some reason, I always end up getting the Gnocchi. The place can get really busy, testament to a loyal following and converting new people into regulars. Not fancy but perfect for the family or a casual date or night with friends. I have known people to come here every Saturday before the hockey game.

Pizzas are 4 star quality and what I would have if I returned with beer. Pasta dishes and wine were just merely OK which keeps me from giving them 4 stars.

This is my go to pizza place in the Eglington/​Chaplin area. Great prices, quality food (no skimping on pizza toppings and things like bacon are actual Butcher thick cut bacon unlike that dehydrated bacon like flavoured crap you get at other places) and the staff a great too. My only complaint is the acoustics in the place. It’s often filled with families and screaming kids and it can be really difficult to hear who you are talking to. If you would prefer less kids dining and hear yourself think, head over after 8pm or do what we do often now, get the pizza take out!!!

I used to be a regular here for lunch when I used to work in the neighborhood. Now I still come back occasionally for their Calzones. This place get really busy at night but their staffs are still very efficient.
Like I said, I love their calzones. And one trick is that you can order any specialty pizza into a calzone, even though It might not be in the menu. Also l, their pepper oil is very good. If you are up for spicy food, ask for it.

Neighbourhood Italian joint. Don’t expect gourmet standards, and you will leave satisfied. It’s the kind of place you bring the kids on days you don’t feel like cooking. Prices are reasonable (bottles of wine for $ 26-​$ 30)! Service is great! They are really on the ball about making sure you enjoy yourselves. Pasta is drowning in sauce. Calzone is the size of a toddler.

This place has been our «Family Occasion» dinner spot for more than 10 years, Ive been here dozens of times.
1. Delicious food — doesnt matter what you pick — for me that is the hallmark of a true «5».
2. Service is constant and helpful without being overwhelming.
3. Great for large groups, intimate dates, or dinner with a picky 3 year old (They’ve covered all three of those bases for me with great class.)
Before I forget: GET THE RIBS. The portion is man-​sized, and their home sauce is a secret treasure.

The pizza here is as good as it gets when it comes to stone cooked pie. The entire experience is worth checking out. It’s never not bumping. A great selection of pizza and other foods that you would expect in an pizzeria.
We have been about 4 times since moving into the neighbourhood and will absolutely return soon.

About as good as it gets for reasonable Italian.
North York is spoiled with this staple. Delicious oven cooked pasta, clever pastas (try the 4 cheese), nice fresh lightly and cleverly dressed salads.

I have been coming here my entire life with my family. Great food, good atmosphere, very friendly and helpful staff and overall an awesome value. Good job Ferraros!

I have been here a couple times for dinner on a weeknight. It is a great Italian restaurant, if you go after 7 on a weeknight it’s super easy to find parking and you won’t find the place crammed. (I’ve heard weekends are super busy and unpleasant because of too many people around).
The food is really great! I’ve had both Pizzas and Pastas and they are both fantastic but I prefer the pizzas here. They have an amazing whole wheat dough for the pizzas that was so delicious! The service is friendly and attentive and it’s definitely a great meeting place for friends and family. Not so much on the romance but there are tons of romantic places for dinner, head here for a nicer atmosphere for dinner with friends or a group!
I’ve also had the takeout from here and it was great. Surprisingly the portions were wonderful and their takeout containers are actually conducive to takeout, so you don’t have to worry about soggy food or food jumping all over the box in a car ride when you take out! I definitely recommend for a fun night out with a couple people!

Hell yeah, this is a reliably good Italian eatery! They make my favourite veal parmigiana in the city, and the pizzas are great too. Other delicious options: Eglinton salad; butternut squash ravioli.
Brightly lit (not really romantic) this is a great bet for dinner with friends and fam.

We sat outside on a hot night and that was great for the breeze, while the inside had no a/​c. Pizza is popular with a steady stream of people picking up takeout pizzas. Its a busy crowded spot with service that is fast — but don’t go if you want a «dining experience». The pizza crust is thin and the toppings we had (#8) gave it a cheesy pesto salty flavor — all in a good way! Go for the pizza.

Best pizza in town. Thin crust, baked in a wood burning oven, topped with anything from roasted red bell peppers, marinated portobello mushrooms, artichoke hearts and more! Having been to Italy, the crust is the most authentic with the quantity of toppings being more Canadian-​ized. However, don’t be fooled, there are authentic options on the menu!

Over crowded, noisy. Average family style italian food. Poor, rushed, often rude service. The place is packed with local families and I just don’t know why this place is as busy as it is, there are so many better options out there

I don’t usually write a review after the first visit, but I must say the courting period with Ferraro lasted only minutes and I have a feeling this will be a long and fulfilling relationship! I know it’s wrong (VERY) wrong to say I love you after the first date, but Unilocal did such a great job in setting me up w/​Ferraro that I had to pay homage asap!
I arrived here at around 8:30 on a Saturday night and found the restaurant to be bustling with locals and families. Nevertheless we were taken care of right away and seated at a prime location with a view of the old-​school wood burning oven, kitchen, bread counter, and a TV showing the Leaf’s game! The service continued to impress with the waiter wasting no time in suggesting a few wine options and providing a basket of freshly cut bread. This is a good point to mention that aside from our own very personable waiter, we were serviced by at least 4 other people who filled our glasses, replaced our bread, and took away empty dishes almost on queue!
On to the food, it should be mentioned that Ferraro is neither your over-​the-​top, innovative, 2 pieces of gnocchi per plate restaurant, nor the four pounds of spaghetti served with fist sized meatballs joint! Fortunately they have been able to skip both of these Toronto-​Italian cliches and provide some fresh home-​style cuisine!
The carpaccio and ravioli were both decent, but what stood out for group was the pizza and Griglia salad!
The salad includes a generous portion of tender chicken breast drizzled with a tangy vinaigrette, creating a fresh taste when combined with spinach and yellow peppers! The two pizzas we tried (Portobello and Romantini), did not have as much cheese as you would be used to in Toronto, but I saw this as an advantage of exchanging greasiness for other fresh ingredients! The portobello was topped with peppers, two kinds of cheese and juicy slices of mushrooms and artichoke and it was in my opinion much better than the Romantini (which was still good). The thin crust was very tasty and cooked perfectly.
In summary, some of the entrees stood out more than others (as is expected with such a large menu), and the bread was nothing to write home about, but importantly everything tasted super fresh and was well prepared! Service was impeccable and we were surprised that they were able to balance chatting w. the customers with very quick service!
One friendly hint that the spicy chilli oil Ferraro serves up puts any I have tried so far at Thai/​Chinese restaurants to shame! Use with discretion!

Just had a family dinner there tonight on a Monday evening.
I was starving and ordered the pizza Canadese — the crust was nice and thin; very crispy, but interestingly enough, the toppings were hardly wilted down by any cheese — it was straight up mushrooms, green bell peppers and pepperoni. The pepperoni was a little crispy, but my daughter can’t stand mushrooms or bell peppers, so that was a bust. The saving grace was the half order of pasta our waiter suggested — spagettini with their meat sauce. It was fine for her nearly 3 year old palate, so I was pleased with that. The bread was soft and chewy but not warmed. The service was lovely — the silverware was not — the fork/​knife/​spoon all had shmutz on them. I will not go back to Ferraro’s because now I know with 100% certainty that I prefer the pizza at Terroni. At the end of the meal, our waiter brought complimentary «S» cookies for our little girl and Double Bubble gum for my husband and myself.

I like this place, not love but full four star «like»
the staff are so warm and accomodating, pizza is great… only place it lost points for me was because of the saltiness of some of their pizzas… maybe i’m too picky but when it’s salty i can’t taste anything!
Salads are fantastic, healthy portion and their chilli oil is so yum!

I used to work directly across the street from Ferraro so during the work week, I ended up here 3 out of 5 days. This lead me to utilizing the restaurant as a last minute dinner spot as well.
For lunch, opt for the Griglia con Pollo salad. I don’t know what type of dressing they use but it is light and delicious. The chicken is juicy, tender and falls apart in your mouth. And the bread… oh the bread. Warm, freshly baked bread makes my heart go pitter pat.
The wine list is good and there’s a lot of variety so finding a bottle to accompany your dinner is a breeze. You may find that the wine goes down too well here. At least, I’ve found that… on more than one occasion.