The food was excellent. The mussels were plump, juicy, and packed with flavor, and the fungi pasta was exceptionally well prepared with great texture and balance. The service was also very good. The only minor drawback was that the restaurant was full during our visit, so service could be a bit slower at times due to how busy things were. Overall, it was a great dining experience, and I would happily return. read more

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Nice neighborhood Italian place service decent well cooked food (at least the dishes I tried). As other reviews have mentioned, this is a gem hidden in a not so well traveled Richmond Hill area, raccoons probably outnumber the residents. Played it safe and ordered appetizers to share, beef tenderloin carpaccio, grilled calamari, sauteed black tiger shrimp and a funghi truffle pizza. Beef carpaccio was fresh but could have used a little more stronger balsamic oil seasoning Shrimp was sauteed perfectly, firm and springy. Seasoned will Grilled Calamari was tender and flavorful Funghi pizza let me down, dry and flavorless, no truffle flavor whatsoever. I was impressed with the decent food quality verses their price point, their pasta and meat entrees looked pretty good, I'll need to come back, raccoons you better watch out. read more

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Excellent Italian restaurant in Thornhill with a cozy dining room. We tried the bruschetta, short rib ravioli, lamb shank, and pistachio tartufo. The bruschetta baguette was hot and crusty, a perfect vehicle for the tomatoes on top that was well dressed. The short rib ravioli was quite good with a nice amount of chopped short rib. The sauce was a bit heavy and would've liked something bright to cut through the cream. Also, the ravioli filling was a bit dry. The lamb shank was fall off the bone tender with a great jus, creamy mash and fresh green beans. The tartufo had aromatic pistachio flavour and a nice creamy texture. Service was friendly. Highly recommend making reservations. read more

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Would have been a 5 star meal if it weren't for the weird vibe! When we walked in, there was a gentleman in normal dress (possibly the manager?) that simply asked "how many". We told him it was under a reservation. He grabbed menus, signaled us to follow, and then dropped off the menus at the table without another word. Kind of a cold shoulder greeting! Later on I noticed that he had a group of friends over that were walking in and out of the kitchen cracking jokes to each other and stuff. Sorry we interrupted the party! Our actual server was very attentive. She gave great recommendations that were spot on. Our table had a mussels app to share. A tip is to hang on to the table bread because the sauce is very dippable! This was pretty good There was a rib steak special that was incredibly well seasoned and cooked to perfection. Out of the desserts, our waitress recommended the banana bread pudding. This was incredible! The molten lava cake didn't really have that oozing core unfortunately. I'd definitely go for the bread pudding instead. read more

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Absolutely delicious!!! My boyfriend and I came here on a Friday night, to our surprise it wasn't that busy. However my bf did Mention it's usually booked up or full cause it's small. Food is a solid 5/5. Everything we ordered was soooo delicious. To recap, I got the beef tenderloin tartar, full rack of Lamb, and braised beef. Each and every dish was mouth watering and it was Soo good. Usually lamb has a gamey taste however, nope not here!! I absolutely loved it here. It would definitely be a staple in my go to places for Italian cravings. read more

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Small, intimate, nicely appointed restaurant. Waitstaff are friendly , knowledgeable in recommending different dishes. Food deliciously cooked with a good selection of wine pairings. read more

Short rib Ravioli was undercooked and tasted "funky," not on a good way. Weird choice of spice being used. Service was completely lackluster. No personality or attention to detail. Didn't tell me about the specials and didn't ask if any food allergies (don't have any but still, any legitimate restaurant asks our if courtesy) Not impressed at all. read more

Love this place and the food and the staff and owner John are awesome!! Bravo to you all and bravo to the chef!!

What a gem! Didn't know a great Italian restaurant/a place that cooks great cuts of meat was right in my neighbourhood! Came in on a Saturday night. Made reservations about an hour and a half before we arrived just in case it was busy on a Saturday night. Got seated right away and our server was exceptional. I didn't catch her name but she's blonde with her hair tied up with dark framed glasses - her customer service skills were wonderful. My boyfriend ordered the 9oz sirloin that was one of the specials that night, and the kitchen was kind enough to substitute mashed potatoes for the roasted ones as per our request. The steak was cooked perfectly and the mashed potatoes was the best decision we made! I'm drooling just thinking about it still. The rigatoni was 4/5, simply because I didn't read the full description and went with what I saw others had ordered. I'm not a fan of olives, and this dish had plenty of them. Aside from that, I liked the spice level and the sausage that was broken up in it. Oh, also the steamed mussels were I was very impressed with the whole experience! read more

Ferrovia Ristorante - 9oz sirloin with mashed potatoes and the rigatoni dish - Italian Near Me - Thornhill, Ontario

If available their pizza is quite good. The service is also very friendly. I have been here more than once and every time did not disappoint. read more

Was part of a take-out order for a group which consisted of the Seafood Linguine, Slow Braised Beef Short Ribs w/ Mashed Potatoes, Mushroom Salad aswell a 3 pizzas and 2 Antipasto platters. WOW! Portion size could have easily fed more people. Everything tasted amazing!! Fall off the bone, tender Ribs packed with flavour. Perfectly done linguine overflowing with juicy shrimps, mussels & squid...so yummy! The Mash was one of the best I've ever had. Mushrooms' pizza was fantastic, and the salad fit perfectly with the entire meal. If their take-out is this good, I'm looking forward to a dine-in experience. A definite "must eat" place! A++ read more

Food excellent, large menu choices, service was helpful and knowledgeable. Place is well run.

Dimly lit restaurant, it gives off a rustic Italian atmosphere. We got the penne gnocchi in a cream sauce and braised short rib pasta. Both dishes were good portion size and filled us up. Food quality was decent, quite average I would have to say. The food came to us more lukewarm - felt like it was sitting on a warming centre for a while. It's on the pricier side for a meal. Service was fast and friendly, though there was only 2 servers and they were running around a lot. I'll keep searching for my go-to Italian restaurant. read more

Ferrovia Ristorante - Penne gnocchi in cream sauce - Italian Near Me - Thornhill, Ontario

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One of the best Italian restaurants I have been too! They have the best warm banana bread pudding. It is a must try! I also recommend trying the slow braised beef short rib and slow braised lamb shank. Both of them are super soft and fall off the bone. The service was also great. Restaurant was clean. Most importantly, food tasted amazing. I highly recommend trying and will definitely come back again. read more

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I still can't find any faults with this place. I'll just have to keep trying, no matter how many visits it takes. ;) The food and service are impeccable. Even the simplest dishes have a certain elegance and tons of flavour. read more

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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!! read more

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I had an awesome night of indulgence. This rigatoni pasta was savory and aromatic. The pasta was perfectly al-dente cooked to little hard and stick to my teeth. The pasta was tossed with spicy Italian sausage, hot peppers and tomato sauce. It gave a burst of spicy and hot flavour with every bite. This by far my favourite rigatoni pasta. Thanks @ferroviaristorante for the excellent service and great food. I will definitely come back and try other goodies in the menu. read more

Ferrovia Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Thornhill, Ontario

I always enjoy the food at this restaurant. It is well prepared and delicious. The atmosphere is casual and relaxed. The service is very good. read more

Excellent food and service in a quiet and pleasant setting. No need to run Downtown this restaurant is situated in a suburban plaza with plenty of parking. read more

Updated to an average score. Last night was abysmal and I would score it a 2. I wonder if the ownership has changed. Sadly I think this was our last visit. read more

Attended for my friend's birthday dinner last weekend. The place is cute and is located in a nice area. The food was tasty, especially the pizza and the salad. I had ordered the funghi papardelle and added chicken, also yummy. But the owner was very hospitable and sweet. While we waited for other guests to arrive, he gave us complimentary pizza and salad, which was lovely. Thank you for making my friend's birthday a lovely night. read more

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Came here couple days ago, food was bomb! Excellent service from Kevin . If recommend getting calamari as app, seafood pasta as entree and banana pudding for dessert read more

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I am blown away by this little hidden gem of a restaurant! I have lived in the area for decades but have never thought to stop by. I came on NYE and literally exploded from the quality and flavour of the prix fixe menu. We had the mushroom salad and baby spinach salad for apps, the rack of lamb and swordfish for mains, and the molten lava cake and tiramisu for dessert. It was to DIE FOR. The swordfish and the lamb chop were both so tender and flavorful, i temporarily forgot all my problems and the mashed potato made me have amnesia. Along with the fresh bread and the homemade garlic butter they pair it with, I am officially a convert. THIS IS MY NEW FAVOURITE ITALIAN GO-TO!! read more

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First off, very attentive service by our server. It was a weeknight and not very busy. My friends and I couldn't stop gabbing the moment we sat down so the server was super patient with us, checking back a few times to take our order. I really enjoyed the warm mushroom salad. The spinach salad wasn't very special so I would avoid. Among the group, we ordered braised beef rib papardelle, mushroom risotto and seafood linguine. The beef rib fell off the bone and was tasty but I think it was a poor pairing because the tomato sauce came across very bland. I had a taste of the risotto, later on realized it's gluten free. It's not for me because I can have gluten. The pulled lamb and mushroom has good flavors, though. We also ordered creme brulée and tiramisu for desserts. Tiramisu has a nice creme anglaise on top and very fluffy marscapone in the middle and really good size for sharing! Overall, it's acceptable but it didn't wow me enough to warrant a second visit. read more

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I really enjoyed this place. It was small and cozy, which I prefer over the big and crowded. The atmosphere was perfect, with dim lights but bright enough to see people's faces. We waited a while before we were served, so that wasn't very exciting for us. Our server came and was quick to apologize that she didn't realize we were there. We ordered grilled calamari, seafood linguine and braised beef ribs with mashpotatos. The food was great and came really quick. The portion was decent, but could be slightly bigger for the price. Overall, a great place to take your significant other! Another thing I'd like to mention is that they have a patio for outdoor dining. Unfortunately it was snowing, so we enjoyed our dinner inside.. :) 4.5 stars. I'd give it 5 if we were served promptly.. How could server have not seen my girlfriend and I sitting not even 5 ft away? Lol read more

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Heard some great things about the restaurant, but didn't want to get my hopes too high. Ended up being a nice meal but not somewhere I'd go again. The restaurant itself was quite nice. Nice decor and ambiance, but the space was tiny. And when I say tiny, there wasn't even enough room for the servers and staff to walk around. They kept dropping things, bumping into others, and having to wait for others to pass while holding hot dishes. Not the smartest use of space, as they have too many tables, and definitely makes the space feel over-crowded. I decided to go for the Rigatoni with Spicy Sausage, and it was pretty good. Nice depth and spice to the overall flavour, but nothing that blew me away. The service was good, as the server came by to check up on us and fill up our waters. The hostess felt like she was rushing us out, as she brought over our bill before we asked for it, and moved quickly without being too pleasant. Didn't really like that towards the end of the meal. Not a bad place if you're in that area, but definitely have had better Italian food for sure. read more

Ferrovia Ristorante - Rigatoni with Spicy Italian Sausage - Italian Near Me - Thornhill, Ontario

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. read more

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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. read more

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Ferrovia is a hidden gem in the area...As the plaza isn't really close to malls or whatever...just by itself with Longos and a few other small stores...It's easy to passby and miss it on Bayview... It felt like a family ran business with quality food.. we ordered the warm mushroom salad with goat cheese and arugala, beef tenderloin carpaccio, grilled calamari...main course we ordered special of the day pasta and pizza.... and how can we miss dessert?! As per another guy friend, the banana bread pudding was better than sex....Wow!! Everything was absolutely delicious...we bought our own wine and the corkage fee was $20...which was ok... we ended up ordering more wine... Lol... The service was a little bit slow as there was only 2 servers...and they almost had a full house on a Tuesday evening.... All in all, it was a great experience! Definitely coming back without a doubt... read more

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Overrated! I'm tired of overrated restaurants especially now that I choose restaurants base on Yelp reviews. I found that the staff was not that nice and I think that is one of the most important things! Service! Especially the lady that took us to our table. Seems like they are only nice to the "regulars", but I'm thinking if you are not nice to newcomers, how are you going to get regualrs? Restaurant was small and dark. Old school flavour. The food was really meh to me. Well I ordered the spinach salad with figs and brie and it was alright, nothing special. Then I also order a Steamed PEI mussels in tomato wine sauce because it was a protein and veggie kind of night. First of all, these fat gross, pouchy-looking, mussels were not PEI mussels, some sort of farmed modified species. I hated it, and the sauce had no wine flavour in it at all, I don't know who they were trying to fool. Maybe their pasta was better but their pizza was not that great as well. So I don't know what is all the rave about, the a la carte menu... not that great. read more

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Prix Menu Good Value Caesar Salad: there is a cheese cracker ontop that's delicious ! Salad crispy and cool. Lamb Shank : Just ok, very lamby/game flavour wish it had more sides that even out the taste. Banana Pudding Cake: Mind Blown! So Good...Would just come here for the cake. Nice cozy ambiance and great service. Just wish main course was a bit better. read more

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Decent food. Nice atmosphere. The pizza is quite ok. Pasta is so-so. Overall it's a pretty good option for this area. Would probably come back if in area and looking for Italian. P.S: They have a nice patio for summer! read more

Lovely Italian restaurant in Thornhill with a nice menu, great specials and a very reasonable price point. The space is intimate and perfect for a small social gathering or a date. Service is top notch and the food is delicious. We started with the calamari appetizer which was a huge portion with tender and juice calamari with a delicious salad in vinaigrette. I had the pappardelle pasta which comes with two braised beef chunks. The flavours were amazing! Pasta has just the right bite and the portion was huge. But seriously how many times does s girl have to wipe her mouth in one meal? So tasty but messy. I'll definitely be back. Want to try more of their menu items. read more

With so many restaurants having closed due to Covid losses, I'm so happy that Ferrovia Ristorante has survived and is thriving. It's our neighbourhood Italian restaurant with excellent food and wonderful service, a great wine list and yummy specials. The addition of a boxwood shrub provides a divider from the driveway... it's really lovely. I typically have the mushroom salad and whatever fish is on special, but when I'm not dieting I'll eat anything and everything -- It's all delicious. Ferrovia is a great find!!! read more

What a dinner! Been there last weekend, the service was impeccable. I highly recommend the sangria, mussels as app. For main course we had the best pizza I've ever had in Toronto and the seafood pasta. The desserts were delicious, we had the tiramisu and the banana bread was a great surprise! I highly recommend Ferrovia to any Italian food lover! read more

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The only thing better than the food was the service!! First time there and was treated like a regular . Had the seafood Linguini, definitely gonna go back for that, my glass was never empty real A1 experience!! read more

Came here with some friends on a weekend and we had reservations. I ordered the Fungi pizza (Portobello, cremini and oyster mushrooms, roast garlic and mozzarella). It was alright but nothing special. I did not really like the crust and left it. The good thing about the pizzas is there is a whole wheat gluten free option. I remember having their pasta 3 years ago and didn't feel it was out of this world either. Maybe I should give it another chance later on. Service was average. Our server was obviously disappointed the group did not order alcohol. Things took a while to come. When we asked for the bill and that it be separated, he was like "I can only separate it in 3 bills" (which worked out for us anyway). But his tone was a bit rude. The place is very cozy. Would love to eat in the patio area next time on a nice hot day. Don't think we will be coming back in a while. read more

I came here for my birthday dinner with my boyfriend. He found this place while he was searching for a nice restaurant. Indeed, it was a great choice! He made reservations on the same week, and good thing he did because several people were turned away that Saturday night! AMBIANCE: The ambiance had dim lighting, and it was a cozy little restaurant hidden away in the plaza near Longo's. The waitstaff were very friendly and attentive. FOOD: I had ordered the sirloin steak and my boyfriend had ordered a full rack of lamb. Both were delicious and well-cooked. The lamb was just divine! Didn't taste gamey and it was so tender. We also ordered the grilled calamari as an appetizer, but it wasn't anything special. In fact, it was hard to chew because they hadn't removed all of the connective tissue from the squid. There also weren't many pieces of it considering it was $13.99. The bread and humus that they serve was tasty though. Overall, with appetizer, meals, and two beers, the total came to ~$101. It was a great birthday dinner! read more

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 :) read more

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. read more