This past weekend, a friend took me to Ferraro 502, a cute, family-run Italian restaurant at 502 Eglinton West in Toronto. I've never been, and when it comes to Italian restaurants, my favourite has been Grazie for the last 10 years.
However, Ferraro gives Grazie a run for its money - the food is just as good, if not better, and in terms of a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, I prefer Ferraro. (Grazie is great if you're looking for a busy night out...but it's definitely not what I would call relaxed or intimate).
Foods sampled:
- Carpaccio: I love beef carpaccio, but so few places do it well. Ferraro does it well. The lemon juice balances out the salt, and the olive oil and parmigiano reggiano went well with the roasted red peppers. Mmmm...carpaccio...
- Pizza portobello: The mushrooms were cooked perfectly - normally, I find pizza on mushrooms too dry. I'm not a fan of gorgonzola cheese, but it seemed to work here. Definitely yummy.
- Pizza calabrese: Sausage, mozzarella, onions and hot peppers on a thin crust. What's not to love?
Restaurant rating: Definitely worth an extra hour or two at the gym.
