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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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Steak
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon 11:30–15:00 Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:30
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
Riverdale / Leslieville
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 & CrostiniCA$6.00
Toasted garlic Crostini, w/ seasoned diced tomatoes, herbs and extra virgin olive oil
Crostini MousseCA$6.00
Chicken liver, capers, shallot, sage and brandy
Marinated Mixed OlivesCA$5.00
with garlic bread
Carpaccio Classico di ManzoCA$15.00
Pepper encrusted thinly sliced aged beef tenderloin, arugula, asiago, balsamic reduction
Prosciutto di ParmaCA$14.00
Grilled cantaloupe wrapped with prosciutto on romain & balsamico
Calamari alla GrigliaCA$12.00
Grilled calamari herb encrusted, greens & balsamic reduction
Gamberi LimoneCA$12.00
Black tiger shrimps in a white wine lemon butter sauce and baby green
Salumi & FormaggioCA$20.00
Assortment cured meats
Cozze ScopiateCA$10.00
Steamed mussels in white wine garlic, leeks, tomatoes & herb sauce
Antipasto
Grilled vegetables, caprese, prosciutto, salami, provolone, grilled calamari & olives
- For TwoCA$22.00

Insalate / Salads - Zuppa / Soup

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

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

Pasta

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

Penne RoseCA$18.00
Eggplant, artichoke, roasted peppers, mushroom & roasted garlic rose sauce
BologneseCA$18.00
Spaghettini with slow simmered mushroom pomodoro meat sauce
Penne alla RomanoCA$22.00
Italian sausage, grilled chicken breast, sun dried tomato, pasta cream sauce
Calabrese con RapiniCA$18.00
Penne, hot Italian sausage, light chili crash garlic, rapini, pomodoro sauce
CompolloCA$18.00
Spaghettini, chicken breast, roasted peppers, sun dried tomato, goat cheese & tomato basil sauce
Penne VerdeCA$18.00
Chicken breast, roasted peppers, garlic, basil pesto, grana padano, olive oil
Spaghettini CarbonaraCA$22.00
Smoked bacon, mushroom white wine, cream sauce
Linguini al Frutti di MareCA$26.00
Tiger shrimps, scallops, calamari, mussels, w. wine, leeks, tomato sauce
Ravioli all'AragostaCA$26.00
Handmade pasta stuffed with lobster and fresh seasonal seafood in a creamy pink sauce
Agnolotti AmoreCA$22.00
Handmade half-moon agnolotti filled w/ butternut squash, ricotta, in rose
Penne alla VodkaCA$22.00
Penne, leeks, pancetta & vodka in a rose sauce
SalmoneCA$22.00
Linguini, smoked salmon, leeks, peppers white wine rose sauce
House-Made Sicilian GnocchiCA$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

GiardinoCA$15.00
Mushrooms, peppers, artichoke, eggplant, mozzarella & tomato sauce
MargheritaCA$15.00
Tomatoes, fresh basil, mozzarella & tomato sauce
RomaCA$18.00
Chicken breast, roasted red peppers, goat cheese & tomato sauce
CarneCA$18.00
Italian sausage, pancetta, chicken breast, mozzarella cheese & tomato sauce

Carne / Beef - Poultry - Seafood

Chicken SupremeCA$20.00
Stuffed chicken breast w/prosciutto provolone pommery mustard sauce
Salmone alla GrigliaCA$24.00
Grilled Atlantic salmon w/ white wine zafran sauce
Vitello saltimbocca alla RomanaCA$25.00
Veal scaloppini, prosciutto white wine fontina cheese and touch of cream
Veal PicattaCA$22.00
Veal scaloppini with chardonnay, capers, Italian parsley garlic lemon sauce
Vitello di MarsalaCA$23.00
Veal scaloppini with wild mushroom Marsala wine sauce
BisteccaCA$28.00
AAA New York sirloin steak served with mushroom red wine au jus
Risotto ai Funghi (By Itself)CA$16.00
Arborio rice, wild mushrooms, shaved asiago and Truffle oil
Risotto PescatoreCA$24.00
Arborio rice, shrimps, scallops, calamari, white wine tomato broth
Fileto di Manzo (Surf & Turf)CA$34.00
Grilled filet mignon, tiger shrimps, pepper corns barolo
Calabrese Zuppa di PesceCA$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
3 reviews
5.0
3 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
Riverdale / Leslieville
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon 11:30–15:00 Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:30
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 & CrostiniCA$6.00

Crostini MousseCA$6.00

Marinated Mixed OlivesCA$5.00

Carpaccio Classico di ManzoCA$15.00

Prosciutto di ParmaCA$14.00

Calamari alla GrigliaCA$12.00

Gamberi LimoneCA$12.00

Salumi & FormaggioCA$20.00

Cozze ScopiateCA$10.00

Antipasto

Insalate / Salads - Zuppa / Soup

Insalata MistaCA$9.00

CaesareCA$10.00

Beet SaladCA$12.00

Insalate CapreseCA$12.00

Zupa del Nonna

Zuppa del Giorno

Pasta

Penne RoseCA$18.00

BologneseCA$18.00

Penne alla RomanoCA$22.00

Calabrese con RapiniCA$18.00

CompolloCA$18.00

Penne VerdeCA$18.00

Spaghettini CarbonaraCA$22.00

Linguini al Frutti di MareCA$26.00

Ravioli all'AragostaCA$26.00

Agnolotti AmoreCA$22.00

Penne alla VodkaCA$22.00

SalmoneCA$22.00

House-Made Sicilian GnocchiCA$22.00

Pizzas

GiardinoCA$15.00

MargheritaCA$15.00

RomaCA$18.00

CarneCA$18.00

Carne / Beef - Poultry - Seafood

Chicken SupremeCA$20.00

Salmone alla GrigliaCA$24.00

Vitello saltimbocca alla RomanaCA$25.00

Veal PicattaCA$22.00

Vitello di MarsalaCA$23.00

BisteccaCA$28.00

Risotto ai Funghi (By Itself)CA$16.00

Risotto PescatoreCA$24.00

Fileto di Manzo (Surf & Turf)CA$34.00

Calabrese Zuppa di PesceCA$32.00

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