Restaurants
Fusaro's (Richmond East)
Fusaro's has just opened a second location on Richmond St. East and it's already getting crowded. Compared to the original location on Spadina, this new spot is even smaller but the attention to design really pays off. Walking in you see a giant blackboard menu and decor reminiscent of a traditional Italian eatery with white marble covering the side of the kitchen, rustic wooden tables, and red seats in the dining area.
Of course, it's not Italian without a large stainless steel espresso machine - and biscotti. Just behind the food bar there's a shelf of bottled hot peppers and extra virgin olive oil. The entire set-up (and bustling atmosphere) reinforces that everything here is authentic and fresh.
The Uno panini at $7.50 (top photo) consists of salami, capicollo, mortadella, hot giardiniera (hot mixed pickled vegetables), provolone cheese, and roasted garlic mayo. The bread is grilled perfectly and elicits a satisfying crunch as I take my first bite. The hot giardiniera gives the sandwich a nice kick while the salami's strong flavour is more than enough to solidify its position as the main attraction. I also really dig the melted provolone, just trickling out the side of the panini.
My dad is my dining companion on this day and he orders up a small mixed greens salad with feta and olives ($4.75) that comes with possibly the best house dressing in the city - a wine vinaigrette with a great tang. Unlike some salads around the city, this one impresses with its quality ingredients - highlighted by firm tomatoes that are lush red, and juicy.
At Fusaro's, they display their daily gourmet pizza (4.25) at the food bar. My dad decided to pair his salad with the Al Taglio. This pizza is topped with roasted red peppers, black olives, feta, arugula, and mozzarella cheese. It's good and hearty with a delicate crisp consistent throughout the entire slice.
Tempted to sample more of the offerings here, I get the chicken wrap ($8) to go. Filled with grilled chicken breast, roasted red peppers, spinach, mozzarella, hot pepper spread, and season mayo, it's accented by cross grill marks that make me covet it even more. The chicken is plentiful (as it should be) and tender and the mayo complements the colourful greens and veggies inside.
Overall, Fusaro's is a welcome addition to this part of town and represents a dependable lunch and dinner option for those living or working in the area. Service is fast and friendly and despite having just opened it already has a cozy neighbourhood feel.
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Unique and delicious almost like taking a mini vacation!
Long time no see, the pics bring back memories of Spadina, the digs look good pity I am not downtown anymore. Your menu has always been excellent and I look forward to coming down sometime to sample. Say hi to all the guys I know and Mario of course. Ciao. Lance.
Love the design of this place. Feels like Milan urban cool.
Try the espresso.
The pizza and pasta are also great take home items, my family is also in love.
everything really! - food, service, price, the fast moving line up..a Toronto Favourite of mine.
lookin forward to visiting the new branch.
If you're anywhere near either Fusaros and hungry/thirsty
drop by for one of the best lunches in Toronto.
Go Packers Go !!!
Thanks!
sorry.
If you want someone to take your review seriously try not to promote another place, kinda cheapens what you are trying to say doesnt it??? Or just maybe you are promoting your own place, just a thought. Regardless everyone is entitled to their opinion.
Having never heard of Fusaro's before, I can only comment on this location, but unlike some of the other comments, I've never had a problem with the staff. I usually get takeout and everyone is always friendly — just normal helpful staff.
Never tried the pizza, but the sandwiches and pasta is always excellent. Like a homemade meal when you don't have time to cook.
if you love life,
You will love Fusaro's
The brunch Calabrese was of prefect portion. Not to heavy, not to salty, and the sauce was perfect and the sausage had the right amount of spice to it.
I had a latte from their a nuova simonelli machine. It was ok, a bit too milky for my taste...
I highly recommend Fursaro's not only for their approach to the menu but also for their simple and warm decor .
I hope Toronto has more of such establishments
The chicken Salad
The chicken wrap (my favourite!)
Margarita Pizza
Panini# uno and Sei!
I used to work on that street and I miss working there just for the food.