I work right across the street and have a hard time not going into this place everyday for lunch. I will say the line up at lunch hour does sway me sometimes when I need something quick and easy. This is also not the place to go to if you don't want to be noticed. You will definitely run into someone you know! The Pasta is incredible and I am quite smitten with the Cesear Salads (their croutons are unbelievable...) The atmosphere is like a warm hug and everyone is so friendly and happy all of the time. My suggestion if ever going to Fusaros is to not order ahead. Your ordering head makes you less of a priority than the people in line and you end up waiting anyways. Go, wait in the line, enjoy the free snacks they put out and know that sometimes, as in the case with Fusaros, the wait is worth the payoff. read more

Searching Italian restaurants that weren't too far walk on a rainy night, this place with good reviews appeared. We gave it a shot and weren't disappointed. We tried the acritano pasta, canadese pizza (minus mushrooms) and special requested only penne with red sauce, which was not on the menu, and they obliged. The pasta came with some bread to start that was good. All dishes were devoured with no complaints. Reasonable prices too! read more

Fusaro's Kitchen - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I've been there twice for dinner in the past week. What do I love about this place? Fresh food, at a great price. Last night I had the seafood pasta and my gf had the veal parm entree. The $16 seafood pasta had plenty of mussels, scallops and shrimp and some calamari. The linguini was amazing. I could slurp them up for hours. So light! And the perfect texture. We've had the $13 veal parm on two occassions and once it came with bowtie pasta and last night it came with skinnier rotini. As others have mentioned, it may be a bit firmer than you make at home. Did I mention that the veal parm comes with a small caeser salad?! It's not a huge side but it's enough for me (but I suppose I'm primarily a meat eater). For dessert, you have to try the tiramisu. Soft, delicious. and $4.50. We also had the peanut butter & nutella cookie which was forgettable. A great entree and dessert for about $40-45 for two people after tax and tip (but no beverage) - that's cheaper than plenty of the chain restaurants around. It's renewed my faith small restaurants can get it right, without pretension, and at a great price. The restaurant is pretty quiet (i.e. no over-bearing music) so it's a great place for friends to catch up or to get to know someone. read more

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Fusaro's is a classic business lunch joint, i.e. edible but boring. It's a counter setup with certain pastas and dishes pre-made ready for heating, and others made to order. I'd like to give them more stars but the food and the service just aren't that great. Although I've never had an experience that would necessitate my return, I also have never had an experience that would compel me to come back. I have grabbed things from here on multiple occasions, but only because: 1. I live really close, and it's on the way home from work 2. It's fast (usually, but there've been a few times they've been woefully short-staffed and I've had to wait for someone to take my order or simply grab a Panini or slab of Lasagna, or a couple of Arancini from behind the glass and stuff it in a takeout container). 3. Prior to the opening of Alimento on King St, it was the only place in the neighbourhood I could reliable pick up some Italian larder (Anchovy Paste, San Marzano Tomatoes, etc.) - in fact, this is the only reason I don't mind it's continued existence. If Alimento closes, I'll still want to be able to come here for restocking. You won't barf if you eat here, but you are also only going to get mediocre fare. read more

I've only been here once, but definitely plan to return. It has great word-of-mouth and now I know why. Many things looked appetizing but I settled on the stuffed eggplant. SO good! It's a busy lunch place, so it's best to arrive early if you can. All the items are freshly pre-made (an oxymoron, but it's cafeteria style), on display and ready to be heated. read more

Good pasta, great place to pop in for lunch. Dinner? Not as much. If you're looking for authenticity, Fusaro's is a bit Canadian-ized. Most of the right stuff is in there, but not always the right amount. Healthy Italian food this is not. Consistency is an issue at lunch. Sometimes the dishes are overwhelmed with olive oil and/or butter, sometimes not. Absolutely worth a try if you work nearby. It's yummy! read more

I hate Italian food. I love Fusaro's. Yes, that good. If I was to recommend three dishes, it would be the Arancini (I love it with the meat sauce, my wife without), the Arcritano (penne) and the polpette (I cannot resist their meatmalls and the tomato basil sauce it comes in) read more

Love at First Bite! I've tried this place back in 2008 while I was attending University. I love the fact that it is authentic Italian food with excellent quality and great value. From the Spicy Siciliana Pasta to the Capicollo, Salami, and Mortadella sandwhich- it's all delicious. You have to eat here! Cheers!! read more

I love this place! I always get the chicken parm, and it is delicious. The portion is great, and the prices are fair. I often get take out, as I work rather close. I call ahead so it is ready by the time I get there. read more

Having walked by this strip on an almost daily basis for the last year or so, I had no idea Fusaro even existed until a friend who works and lives nearby suggested that we come here for lunch. For a tiny place, this restaurant has an abundance of choices on their menu, on display, and plenty of places to sit, including a quaint little patio, perfect for a summer's day like today (the inside is a little bit hot) You line up long their display to order your food, whether it's panini, fried foods, salad, pastry, pasta and pay for it up front. If you are ordering it for here, they will deliver it to your seat. I had their Sciliana, which is a penne with tomato sauce and hot italian sausage for $11. It's a bit pricey but the portions are ample and tasty. The best part is while you're standing in line, they have free snacks while you wait, including brownies and appetizer flatbreads. The line is long during lunch time, but it's definitely worth the wait. read more

I come here for lunch quite a bit since I work nearby, and I've sat in a few times for dinner, as well. Their pasta is excellent. I prefer the taste of the food when I dine in, but maybe that's a given. Crummy take-out containers isn't really my thing. My favorite pasta is the acritano, by far. Their chef's pasta is usually very good as well, but it costs a few more dollars and comes with a salad that I don't particular care for. It's not their fault, I just don't like salad. I'm not really a fan of their pizza (though I've only had one). I had the napoli (anchovies and capers) and it left me feeling pretty greasy and uncomfortable. I'm sure their other pizzas are good, but I like their pasta too much to bother trying them. The lines at lunchtime are OK as long as you show up before 12:20pm or so. After that, it gets pretty crowded. From walking in through the front door to walking out with the food, expect to wait 5-10 minutes on a good day, up to 20 on a bad one. Relatively empty during dinner time. read more

Came by yesterday for a date and it was just perfect. Although the store was not really that busy, the pastas that we ordered came at a great portion and it's quality..... Was definitely something I could not recreate at home. There was a great balance of herbs and flavour on my chicken penne and our waiter was quick to serve us water and made sure everything was amazing. I asked for some hot sauce for the pasta and instead we got some nice chili oil that went very well with the meal :) would definitely come back again Price: around 15-20 per dish read more

Clean, attentive and food was delicious. Nice ambience. I was with my 3 yr old daughter. They didn't had crayons but immediately looked for markers and paper. Excellent service. Pasta portions are generous. They don't have koda menu but do offer any pasta half for children for $6. My daughter ate all her pasta which was bolognese. I had the Vodka which also was great. Ingredients seems very fresh and food was delicious. Really nice lunch. We were very satisfied. read more

Fusaro's Kitchen - Pasta Bolognese (we ordered it with riggatoni) & pasta Vodka also ordered with Riggatoni. - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

One or two of the servers have a serious attitude problem, but the prices are *very* reasonable and the food is excellent. Besides Italian sandwiches, Fusaros has a really nice selection of pastas to choose from and it's all quite excellent. One person can eat for under $10. You can't beat that with a stick. read more

The food here is very good, and I am a huge fan of the Otto panini, which comes with roasted peppers, chicken, provolone, and a flavorful aioli spread, all freshly pressed and buttered. The only downside is that you can wait a while for your food to be prepared, depending on when you order. I also love that they sell grocery items, such as torrones, imported pastas, and sauces, too! Prices are reasonable (~$9/sandwich or wrap, ~$11/large salad with chicken, ~$10/pasta dish), and the salads come with a fresh, soft piece of baguette. I would ask for EVOO on the side to dip it in. A good place to grab a casual lunch. read more

Get here before lunch during the week cause Fusaros gets PACKED! It's a popular spot and rightly so - the food is superb. If you've got a hankering fo some good old fashioned Italian food, this is the place to go! Their pasta is absolutely delicious and I've had several different ones and never been disappointed. My favorite has to be the rigatoni, with spinach chicken and tomato sauce - and it comes with bread. They also have a selection of paninis, which are filled with a delicious variety of Italian meats and cheese. They also have a salads to order, daily made pizzas and Italian favourites like veal parmigiana and spaghetti and meatballs. Beware, seating in here in sparse so make sure you get it to go if you can! read more

This place is phenominal. I've been coming here for about 20 years (I work nearby). Everything i've had has been delicious. My faves: their salads are so good. Love their gnocchi in tomato basil sauce. Simple yet delicious. Penne alla vodka. Panini's. The list goes on. So good. I highly recommend it. read more

A popular lunch time spot in the area, Fusaro's is, basically, a take-out Italian Food restaurant. They certainly have seating, but it's not a serviced seating area. That knowledge doesn't stop customers from coming into the store, as there is almost always a line-up from 11:30 'til about 1:30/2ish. Specializing in Panini sandwiches and pasta ("please be prepared to wait 8-10 minutes"), they pump out food like crazy. It's an extremely organized assembly line operation, with as many as 4 different people taking orders from the same single line-up. The food itself is delicious, and while I've heard complaints about the portion sizes being too large (hah!) I haven't found that to be a problem. If you're in the mood for a spicy sandwich, try Panini Uno. If spicy sandwiches aren't your thing, I'm also a big fan of Panini Cinque. read more

I have been here a few times and the only negative thing I can think of about this place is the hours (closed on sunday, only open until 4pm on saturday). Other than that, this place probably makes one of the best panini in Toronto. They have other items on the menu which are ok, but if this is your first time I would recommend trying a panini. Inside the place is nice and they have a nice small patio in front. The service is also fantastic. I have found the servers to be very friendly and will take the time to chat with you and ask if you are enjoying your meal. All in all, this is a fantastic place for a sandwich and a cold italian beer! (they offer 'Poretti' which I had for the first time here - it's a very light beer and will appeal to the heineken/stella crowd) read more

The food is so good here and the staff are very pleasant. There are a few things that would make the dining experience better and put this place up to 5 stars for me. Better quality cutlery, eating a delicious pizza with a dollar store fork kind of ruined the experience. The bathrooms need some serious TLC, and to get to them you have to walk through the staff's personal storage. read more

Been here three times and it never disappoints. Appx. $15 for a entree, this is where to come for affordable but great Italian food! Nice patio during the summer. Right on spadina, it's worth the two second walk up from king or south from queen. read more

Fusaro's Kitchen - Prosciutto pizza - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Excellent. I am from Florida and am visiting Toronto and I noticed that not only are most of the italian restaurants too pricy, they are all served with mini portions leaving any man hungry. This restaurant has it right. Nice size portions, margarita pizza had great tangy tomato sauce and good cheese. The dough was nice as well, high quality products. My wife's gnocchi was solid. The small Cesar salad was flavorful. Service was great and I walked out the door spending less than $40 Canadian after tip and that awful 13% tax they charged people in Toronto. Absolutely recommend this place. read more

I ordered the Aglio Olio, after two bites I found a long strand of hair in my meal. They were going to remake the meal for me, but I informed them that I did not have the appetite to continue. I was not charged. I hope their kitchen staff takes necessary steps to avoid future incidents. read more

good pasta for a good price. i recommend splitting it with a friend unless you know you both have large portions for sure since it's really filling. lots of vegetarian options as well. read more

Fusaro's Kitchen - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This was my first time that I had eaten here, and it was recommended by a friend as we were visiting in Toronto. My main issue with this place was with the cashier. She didn't really seem to be interested when I was inquiring in what a certain ingredient was in the dish. As wells he forgot to give me my drink. I enjoyed the food, I got the spicy sausage with linguine. It was very hot, cooked very well and the portion size was great. I also loved the sausage that was in the pasta. If I ever go back there when I'm visiting Toronto I'd probably give four stars, if I had a better cashier. read more

This small restaurant is a neighborhood gem. We were there last year and enjoyed it but with so many restaurants in our hood we just got around to going back today. The interior is very low key and unpretentious but the menu is terrific The daily specials are clearly listed and contain something for everyone. We had the veal piccata special and the pasta bolognese along with a Caesar salad appetizer that was so large that even with two people sharing there was still enough for a third. The value is amazing for the quality of the food and the serving staff were very friendly and made the whole experience totally enjoyable. read more

Legit! Right price for right portions. Flavourful. Better than expected. Gets packed during dinner time. Good service.

The service could be better, but one really can't complain with respect to its food and price. Dare I say it- an Italian restaurant doesn't get better than this. Food is always on point, and all the items on menu are very reasonably priced. Always hits the spot when craving Italian. read more

I don't normally spend the time to write reviews even if I had a bad experience. So to leave a negative review must mean it was REALLY bad. I came here for lunch with my coworkers. I waited a long, long time for my order to come, the lunch pasta special. People ordered their food, ate it, and left before I even received my food (and they were the same order). When I spoke to the cashier, she had the audacity to condescendingly say, "Maybe you didn't hear it." I didn't hear my order called out, nor did my coworkers who were right beside me, waiting for their orders as well. My order number was 71. The manager said, "Well, there was an order 81, maybe they got mixed up?" I told him it is your responsibility that the right order goes to the right person. "Well, it's coming," he said. No "sorry". No apology. And that is my biggest gripe. I worked at a restaurant. I get it. When there's a rush of people, mistakes can happen. But you do not ever, EVER, blame the customer for your mistakes. Suffice to say I will never, ever, order food from here again. Oh and the pasta was okay, nothing special and a bit too salty for me. My friend said his sandwich was also too salty. read more

Though it has become somewhat expected to find a good panini in any major world city, I'd say that Fusaro's makes a very good one. Tried the "Otto"; grilled chicken, roasted peppers, provolone and pesto mayo, and it was excellent. All the ingredients were fresh and tasty, and the pairing of tastes was perfect. Fun little place too, with outdoor seating and some interesting-looking pasta dishes. read more

After a nice walk along the lake, we were hungry and ready for some pasta. I've passed by this place many times but never really notice what type of restaurant it was until I looked it up. It was busy with the office lunch crowd. So many people ordering take-out as well as dinning in, but good that we were able to find a table to enjoy. My friend and I both ended up ordering the same thing (we didn't know what each other ordered until it was brought to our table and notice it was the same dish). We ordered the FIORENTINA - rigatoni, chicken, spinach, in a fresh tomato and basil pesto sauce. The pasta dish was steaming hot when it got to our table, which I love, I hate cold pasta. The homemade pasta sauce was delicious, pasta was boiled just right, not hard and not mushy. It was a good size plate for lunch, I was just full and hit the spot. Now I have found a nice Italian place close by home with reasonable price. read more

Yum! I love their sandwiches. I've had them a couple of times and they're always delicious. I had them for takeout. Always served with a side salad, nicely packaged and full of flavour. Quality ingredients paired beautifully! I would definitely recommend this place to others. read more

I used to eat here often when I worked in the area. The chicken parm is delicious, even better with chili flakes! The chicken parm sandwich is good too. I sort of stuck to what I liked here, so those are my only recommendations. read more

I had dinner here with a friend on Wednesday evening out on the patio. The server was very friendly and the service was pretty fast. They bring out grilled bread with olive oil to start. For dinner I had a margherita pizza and a beer, and my total bill was about $20. This is the definition of cheap and cheerful! The food likely won't blow you away but the value is great. The pizza was cheesier than I'd prefer for thin-crust but it was decent, and gigantic. My friend had a pasta that she enjoyed, too. I wouldn't make an effort to come back here but great spot for a snack on the patio if you're in the area! read more

Awesome place ! The portions are enormous and the prices reasonable. We were seven and we had 2 appetizers, 7 mains, 2 desserts and 2 bottles of wine. We split the total in seven, and we only had for 30$ each (tips include)!!! When I'll be back in Toronto, I'll go there for sure. read more

A group of us were indecisive about dinner, with half wanting a true meal and the others wanting sandwiches. Fusaro's was the perfect compromise--with pasta for some and panini for others. Service was great and friendly too. If you're feeling dessert, go for the tiramisu--large portion and delicious! read more

This restaurant is AMAZING! I eat here every few weeks, whether it's dining in or ordering take out because the pasta is so fresh and delicious while the prices really can't be beat for the great value you're getting! I would definitely recommend my go-to pasta, which is the Siliciana! This restaurant also has a great, low-key and laid back vibe and is the perfect place to dine with friends and family. I would recommend it to anyone. Also, tonight they really pulled through when I had an accident with my takeout on the way back and they made me a fresh batch for being a loyal customer! It just goes to show how much they value their customers - thanks for saving my night, Fusaro's! :) read more

There's nothing bad I can say about this place. Every time I've gone in the staff have been helpful and attentive and the food has always been amazing. I usually go for the Chicken Parm Panini and a small Cesare Insalata and it never fails me. I once ordered a pasta dish (I believe it was a la vodka) and they also provided complimentary bread with spicy mayo and some peppers and it was probably one of the best away-from-home meals I have had. The atmosphere is very relaxed and the staff are very welcoming. Can't wait to try more from Fusaro's. read more

We popped in here for dinner on a weeknight. It's a small space and was busy, but we were seated right away. We ordered pasta dishes, him a seafood special, me the Siciliana, a delicious combination of creamy tomato sauce and thinly sliced hot sausages. The pasta was cooked to perfection, the flavours well balanced, and just the right amount of gooey cheese. The service was good despite there being all of two people working front of house for a packed restaurant. We'll definitely be back for casual yet quaint date nights. read more

The food I had was okay. There wasn't anything outstanding about it. I had the penne all vodka and a small Caesar salad. I'm not sure if the food quality was a little lacking because I ordered through Uber Eats or if it's just how the food normally tastes but it wasn't great. read more