Baldini

4.4

307 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Italian

Romantic
Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions

Baldini Restaurant features cuisine from northern and southern Italy and is conveniently located on the Queen Street East strip. All of our ingredients are fresh from the market and the sauces, breads, and desserts are prepared in the finest Italian tradition right on the premises.

The atmosphere is casual and inviting, with jazz and Italian music softly serenading you in the background. Our prices are very welcoming as well. We are a family friendly restaurant.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Steak
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(416) 849-1233
Website
http://www.baldinirestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Chef Sal
Catering
Catering Menu is available on our website: www.baldinirestaurant.com/catering/, or click the catering tab on the website.
Private party facilities
Make Baldini house your next party, whether it is a birthday to a corporate party, Baldini has something for everyone! Baldini offers the menu choices or a set Prix Fixe menu!
Private party contact
Sal: (647) 893-0737

Location
1012 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1K1
Area
Leslieville / Riverdale
Cross Street
Boston Ave (between Carlaw and Pape)
Parking details
Street Meter Parking available with plenty of spots, and after 6pm, parking is free of charge.
Public transit
TTC Bus Stop available from across the street.
Entertainment
Gentle jazz sets the mood, as our diners unwind casually on the classic brick wall and the cozy dining atmosphere, enjoying their meals at the heart of the Leslieville Gem.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Wine

Bruschetta & CrostiniCAD 6.00
Toasted garlic Crostini, w/ seasoned diced tomatoes, herbs and extra virgin olive oil
Crostini MousseCAD 6.00
Chicken liver, capers, shallot, sage and brandy
Marinated Mixed OlivesCAD 5.00
with garlic bread
Carpaccio Classico di ManzoCAD 15.00
Pepper encrusted thinly sliced aged beef tenderloin, arugula, asiago, balsamic reduction
Prosciutto di ParmaCAD 14.00
Grilled cantaloupe wrapped with prosciutto on romain & balsamico
Calamari alla GrigliaCAD 12.00
Grilled calamari herb encrusted, greens & balsamic reduction
Gamberi LimoneCAD 12.00
Black tiger shrimps in a white wine lemon butter sauce and baby green
Salumi & FormaggioCAD 20.00
Assortment cured meats
Cozze ScopiateCAD 10.00
Steamed mussels in white wine garlic, leeks, tomatoes & herb sauce
Antipasto
Grilled vegetables, caprese, prosciutto, salami, provolone, grilled calamari & olives
- For TwoCAD 22.00

Insalate / Salads - Zuppa / Soup

Add to any salad: Chicken $8, Shrimps $10, Salmon $14, Italian Sausage $8

Insalata MistaCAD 9.00
Greens, walnuts, cranberries, shaved feta olive oil balsamic
CaesareCAD 10.00
Romaine heart, garlic croutons, grana padano home made Caesar dressing
Beet SaladCAD 12.00
Prosciutto hair loom tomatoes, beet, arugula, bocconcini balsamic reduction
Insalate CapreseCAD 12.00
Roma tomato, bocconcini, spring mix, balsamic & basil oil
Zupa del Nonna
Traditional Minestrone soup mixed beans with veggies and tomato base
- BowlCAD 6.00
- CupCAD 5.00
Zuppa del Giorno
soup of the day please ask server
- BowlCAD 6.00
- CupCAD 5.00

Pasta

Whole wheat, gluten free pasta or any substitute add $3

Penne RoseCAD 18.00
Eggplant, artichoke, roasted peppers, mushroom & roasted garlic rose sauce
BologneseCAD 18.00
Spaghettini with slow simmered mushroom pomodoro meat sauce
Penne alla RomanoCAD 22.00
Italian sausage, grilled chicken breast, sun dried tomato, pasta cream sauce
Calabrese con RapiniCAD 18.00
Penne, hot Italian sausage, light chili crash garlic, rapini, pomodoro sauce
CompolloCAD 18.00
Spaghettini, chicken breast, roasted peppers, sun dried tomato, goat cheese & tomato basil sauce
Penne VerdeCAD 18.00
Chicken breast, roasted peppers, garlic, basil pesto, grana padano, olive oil
Spaghettini CarbonaraCAD 22.00
Smoked bacon, mushroom white wine, cream sauce
Linguini al Frutti di MareCAD 26.00
Tiger shrimps, scallops, calamari, mussels, w. wine, leeks, tomato sauce
Ravioli all'AragostaCAD 26.00
Handmade pasta stuffed with lobster and fresh seasonal seafood in a creamy pink sauce
Agnolotti AmoreCAD 22.00
Handmade half-moon agnolotti filled w/ butternut squash, ricotta, in rose
Penne alla VodkaCAD 22.00
Penne, leeks, pancetta & vodka in a rose sauce
SalmoneCAD 22.00
Linguini, smoked salmon, leeks, peppers white wine rose sauce
House-Made Sicilian GnocchiCAD 22.00
Handmade gnocchi, roasted peppers, garlic pesto cream

Pizzas

All pizzas are 11" thin crust 50% wheat and 50% flour topped with fresh basil

GiardinoCAD 15.00
Mushrooms, peppers, artichoke, eggplant, mozzarella & tomato sauce
MargheritaCAD 15.00
Tomatoes, fresh basil, mozzarella & tomato sauce
RomaCAD 18.00
Chicken breast, roasted red peppers, goat cheese & tomato sauce
CarneCAD 18.00
Italian sausage, pancetta, chicken breast, mozzarella cheese & tomato sauce

Carne / Beef - Poultry - Seafood

Chicken SupremeCAD 20.00
Stuffed chicken breast w/prosciutto provolone pommery mustard sauce
Salmone alla GrigliaCAD 24.00
Grilled Atlantic salmon w/ white wine zafran sauce
Vitello saltimbocca alla RomanaCAD 25.00
Veal scaloppini, prosciutto white wine fontina cheese and touch of cream
Veal PicattaCAD 22.00
Veal scaloppini with chardonnay, capers, Italian parsley garlic lemon sauce
Vitello di MarsalaCAD 23.00
Veal scaloppini with wild mushroom Marsala wine sauce
BisteccaCAD 28.00
AAA New York sirloin steak served with mushroom red wine au jus
Risotto ai Funghi (By Itself)CAD 16.00
Arborio rice, wild mushrooms, shaved asiago and Truffle oil
Risotto PescatoreCAD 24.00
Arborio rice, shrimps, scallops, calamari, white wine tomato broth
Fileto di Manzo (Surf & Turf)CAD 34.00
Grilled filet mignon, tiger shrimps, pepper corns barolo
Calabrese Zuppa di PesceCAD 32.00
Tiger shrimps, scallops, mussels, calamari & fresh fish of the day, garlic, leeks, fresh herb chardonnay tomato broth

What 307 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

305 Reviews

J
Jack
Toronto
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 2 June 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The wait time for our meal was way to long. The menu prices were not updated to current. The steak was certainly not AAA as per menu as was very tuff….
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 12 May 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
This is a small, cosy restaurant with great food. The bruschetta and carpaccio appetizers were delicious, as was the pickerel. Service was attentive. The only snag we hit was that our table was not ready. We were initially told the wait would be a half hour, but they got us in after 15 minutes, so not a big deal.
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Hsquared
VIP
Toronto
28 reviews
4.0
28 reviews
Dined on 14 March 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good straightforward Italian food. I had well flavoured minestrone and the Sicilian gnocchi. The service was outstanding: great timing, good humour and well informed
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FunGirl
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 February 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food. Great service. Loved the recommendation for beer.
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GUSP
Toronto
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 21 February 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Ran out of Negroni after one drink Ran out of Coffee Had none. Ran out of some dessert
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ImadS
Toronto
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on 4 February 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
it was not an Italian restaurant. carrots in my pasta? seriously? I ordered veal piccata with pasta and olive oil, it was a canola oil and the pasta was super oily with carrots 🤣. I don’t recommend this place.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 29 December 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Dined here while attending the city for a show. Delicious food and very nice atmosphere
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 20 December 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious, and we had great service with a waitress that was attentive. I took my grandparents out for a nice Christmas dinner. I can see myself going back to this restaurant.
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ShannonF
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 December 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing Italian food, lovely place to celebrate a birthday (or two).
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 10 November 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very cozy and small. Service was attentive and friendly. Food was very good. Would go again.
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FAQs

Baldini does offer delivery in partnership with Skip The Dishes and Uber Eats.

Baldini is rated 4.4 stars by 307 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Order delivery or takeout

1012 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1K1

Additional information

Cross Street
Boston Ave (between Carlaw and Pape)
Area
Leslieville / Riverdale
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Steak
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Meter Parking available with plenty of spots, and after 6pm, parking is free of charge.
Public transit
TTC Bus Stop available from across the street.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Chef Sal
Entertainment
Gentle jazz sets the mood, as our diners unwind casually on the classic brick wall and the cozy dining atmosphere, enjoying their meals at the heart of the Leslieville Gem.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Wine

Website
http://www.baldinirestaurant.com/
Phone number
(416) 849-1233
Catering
Catering Menu is available on our website: www.baldinirestaurant.com/catering/, or click the catering tab on the website.
Private party facilities
Make Baldini house your next party, whether it is a birthday to a corporate party, Baldini has something for everyone! Baldini offers the menu choices or a set Prix Fixe menu!
Private party contact
Sal: (647) 893-0737

Baldini

Permanently Closed

Order delivery or takeout

There’s more to explore

Additional information

Antipasti / Appetizers

Bruschetta & CrostiniCAD 6.00

Crostini MousseCAD 6.00

Marinated Mixed OlivesCAD 5.00

Carpaccio Classico di ManzoCAD 15.00

Prosciutto di ParmaCAD 14.00

Calamari alla GrigliaCAD 12.00

Gamberi LimoneCAD 12.00

Salumi & FormaggioCAD 20.00

Cozze ScopiateCAD 10.00

Antipasto

Insalate / Salads - Zuppa / Soup

Insalata MistaCAD 9.00

CaesareCAD 10.00

Beet SaladCAD 12.00

Insalate CapreseCAD 12.00

Zupa del Nonna

Zuppa del Giorno

Pasta

Penne RoseCAD 18.00

BologneseCAD 18.00

Penne alla RomanoCAD 22.00

Calabrese con RapiniCAD 18.00

CompolloCAD 18.00

Penne VerdeCAD 18.00

Spaghettini CarbonaraCAD 22.00

Linguini al Frutti di MareCAD 26.00

Ravioli all'AragostaCAD 26.00

Agnolotti AmoreCAD 22.00

Penne alla VodkaCAD 22.00

SalmoneCAD 22.00

House-Made Sicilian GnocchiCAD 22.00

Pizzas

GiardinoCAD 15.00

MargheritaCAD 15.00

RomaCAD 18.00

CarneCAD 18.00

Carne / Beef - Poultry - Seafood

Chicken SupremeCAD 20.00

Salmone alla GrigliaCAD 24.00

Vitello saltimbocca alla RomanaCAD 25.00

Veal PicattaCAD 22.00

Vitello di MarsalaCAD 23.00

BisteccaCAD 28.00

Risotto ai Funghi (By Itself)CAD 16.00

Risotto PescatoreCAD 24.00

Fileto di Manzo (Surf & Turf)CAD 34.00

Calabrese Zuppa di PesceCAD 32.00

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