Ferro Bar & Cafe

Toronto, Canada

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20 reviews

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Telephone:
+1 416-654-9119
Website:
www.ferrobarcafe.ca
Address:
769 Saint Clair Avenue W, Toronto, ON, M6C 1B4
Wychwood
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
120 ftArlington Avenue
0.2 miWinona
0.2 miWinona Drive
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Takes Reservations
Yes
Delivery
No
Take-out
Yes
Accepted Cards
Credit, Debit
Good For
Dinner
Parking
Street, Private Lot
Bike Parking
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Good for Kids
Yes
Good for Groups
Yes
Attire
Casual
Ambience
Casual
Noise Level
Average
Music
Background
Good For Dancing
No
Alcohol
Full Bar
Happy Hour
Yes
Best Nights
Thu, Fri, Sat
Coat Check
No
Smoking
Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wi-Fi
Free
Has TV
Yes
Waiter Service
Yes
Caters
Yes
Good for Working
No
Has Pool Table
No

Today

Today 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
Closed now
Local time (Toronto) 01:57 Thursday, 22 May 2025

Business hours

Monday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Tuesday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Wednesday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Thursday 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
Friday 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
Saturday 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
Sunday 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Description

Specialties

Southern Italian restaurant & bar — fun, funky & delicious since 1993. Authentic wood-​fired pizza, seafood platters, freshly made pastas, delicious wine and killer cocktails! We cater to all different types of functions and large group parties. The eclectic, rustic design and boisterous intimate atmosphere also make it ideal for group/​function gatherings or something a little more one on one!

Meet the Business Owner

Ferro Family F.

Business Owner

Ferro has been family established and operated since 1993.

Our family has been hosting Ferro for over 20 years and with each new

generation we’re committed to our ever changing neighbourhood. We

have grown up with the many families of the community that have become friends and welcomed faithful customers.

As the neighbourhood changes, we are too!

An enlarged space means that we accommodate all types of large group

parties and celebrations. With these larger functions, we stand beside the same level of attention to detail and menu choices as you have grown to expect from us.

We believe in the traditional family style of a crowded table filled with

quality, tasty foods and plenty of welcoming hospitality. We strive to uphold our Italian traditions, serving the recipes as preserved and refined by the generations of family that has preceded us.

If there are any questions you have for us or anything that we can do for you; please call! 416.654.9119.

SALUTE!

The Pronesti Family

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20 reviews of Ferro Bar & Cafe

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Place rating: 4
Toronto, Canada
Loud & Busy, but the food was amazing.
Place rating: 5
ON, Canada
The food was fabulous, the service was excellent and the company was exceptional. Couldn’t have asked for a better dinner.
Place rating: 3
London, Canada
Was in town visiting a friend and decided to hit st Clair street and find a foodie gem! Not really known, however we ended up stopping in a ferros which is an Italian style resto.
I can say I was impressed with the arrival and décor and can see why it would be a hit with the locals. I chose to sit at the bar which is covered in different stainless steel designs. Awesome feature to an extremely cosy athompehere.
We chose to have the red wine on tap which was from the «Niagara» region 4 or 6oz servings… however when we got the bill we were informed differently from the menu and only 4oz serving… (don’t let this detour you wine prices flex all the time)
We order an sample cheese/​meat platter which was fantastic and i swear had the best blue cheese known to man… something from nothern Italy but amazing!
Menu is extensive and one thing I did notice was the abundance of pizza deliveries leaving. Maybe this is a great indication for a hidden gem for a great wheel!
Over all design and décor are great, open kitchen design and a see through from back to from of establishment.
Pros — Décor/​Friendliness of staff
Cons — Kids at the bar (8pm) on tablets, I didn’t think this was sorta of correct given price of foods etc. (Kids are our future but I don’t think they belong in this area)
Tip — Doors sorta tough to find.
Place rating: 4
Toronto, Canada
Went to Ferro with girlfriends over the holidays. Made a reservation for 5, didn’t care for our table right beside the kitchen but they moved us by the front perfect. However while waiting at the door to be seated we waited several minutes fine, but several servers saw us and ignored us. I get its busy but acknowledging the customers is their first priority.
Our server seemed a little rattled at first but she was busy and I’ve been there but after that smooth sailing. Drinks, wine, appies, mains were all good. I do have to mention though other reviewers raved about the magic mushroom appie and ours was very chewy and was hard to bite through without eating it in a large gulp so there was that. Moving on, our water was always filled without asking which is great and we really enjoyed the fun atmosphere.
Not sure if he was the owner or manager but he took our reservation on the phone and came over to us and brought yummy shots on the house and was super nice.
I would definitely recommend Ferro and will be back for sure! Thanks!
Place rating: 4
Toronto, Canada
I just joined Unilocal not too long ago and just started to review restaurants.
I’ve been a regular on and off at Ferro’s for over 15+ years and I never had one dish that I disliked; and everyone I know who is a regular has never had a bad dish either until tonight. A few of us decided to eat «family stye» and ordered three dishes. Two of my personal favourites — Vongole Pasta and Funghi Risotto did not disappoint.
But the dish that I would not order again would be the «Arogosta» — gnocchi with rock lobster tail, scallops, mussels and cherry tomato in a porcini aglio e olio. This was the first pasta dish from Ferro that I did not enjoy… Mainly because we all thought the Gnocchi would be «pillowy» and the cherry tomatoes were too tart — it just wasn’t a harmonious dish.
Overall, it’s still a great restaurant and there’s lots of great items to choose from. You could say that it’s been one of my «go-​to» restaurants when friends or family crave Italian.
Some of my all time favourites to share with friends or family are:
Apps: Magic Mushrooms, Calamari Alla Grigilia
Mains: Piatto Di Pesce for 1 with a few pastas (family style), such as Vongole and Cappellini
Note: I have heard from my friends that the pizzas, sandwiches, other mains or specials of the day are also good; but I usually prefer to have the dishes listed above.
1 star removed for the pasta dish… otherwise 4.5 stars due to it’s consistency each year.
Place rating: 5
Toronto, Canada
Fabulous place — family run. Food was amazing. Specials look good but we opted for menu items. Service great. Varied wine selection. Loved the ambiance and food. Will go back.
Place rating: 5
Manhattan, NY
Went here for Valentines Day… it was delicious. Great ambiance, great food. Got the recommendation from TripAdvisor and it didn’t disappoint. My boyfriend was also excited because he was able to watch the All Star Dunk contest on one of their 2 TVs by the front/​bar area.
Appetizer: YOU MUST ORDER THE MAGIC MUSHROOMS! Yum x 1,000,009
Entry: I had the halibut (daily special) and I ate it too I wanted to explode it was delicious.
My boyfriend had one of the pizzas and really liked it.
Dessert: Flourless Chocolate Cake … amazing. Not too rich, was able to enjoy all of it.
Criticism: Maybe figure out the door situation so it isn’t so cold.
Otherwise, this is a great date location. Awesome food, with the option to sit by a TV if you want to watch a sporting event, or have that as a backup for conversation.
Place rating: 5
Maple, Canada
We love Ferro! Always fresh and clean.
The salmon dish is my favorite.
We are there at least once a month great food and service!
Place rating: 5
Scarborough, Toronto, Canada
Always good quality and great service. Try there lobster linguine yum with scallops and there steaks are awesome … for the price is kinda reasonable too
Place rating: 2
NORTH YORK, Canada
I was there for drinks only, the food on the other tables looked good but there is no ventilation, your hair and clothes will smell like a deep frier for a long time. Great atmosphere but just cannot handle the smell. Music was a bit too loud too.
Place rating: 4
Mississauga, Canada
Great veggie pizza! Tried the Root of all Evil drink… Ooooo haa! That’s potent! Wonderful atmosphere & service.
Place rating: 4
Toronto, Canada
This place has the right formula for keeping the crowds coming back. They serve simple, reliable food in a cozy atmosphere.
The Salumi Misti ($ 17) is very nice and generous. The Rustica Salad with chicken added ($ 17) is nice, even if the chicken is a little dry. The Brasato Risotto with braised beef is pretty good and is quite a generous portion for $ 18.50. The Veal Scallopini in lemon sauce is a little tough and somewhat disappointing. The Paitto Di Pesce (seafood platter) is quite good and generous reasonably priced at $ 38.50 for two.
Service is good and the vibe is nice. The restaurant is busy even on a weeknight.
Place rating: 3
Dorval, Canada
Was here the other night with hubby and son. They ordered the piatto to di pesce, which they really enjoyed. I had my regular (been there three times) of pizza Margarita. Not good at all. Hardly any fior di latte mozzarella, just dabs of it. Loved it the other two times! This time, boring, all sauce. I was really looking forward to that pizza, too!
Also, sent back some wine my son ordered.
Place rating: 3
Termini, Rome, Italy
As I continue on my quest for authentic Italian pizza while balancing my carb intake we found ourselves at ferro (translation iron). The space was nice but a little cramped and the noise level was not average… It was loud.
The wine was good and they had Italian soft drinks and tartufo! All good things. The pizza was good but everything was quite salty both the crust and ingredients. The service by our main waiter was meh :(and I suspect it was because he was the only one taking orders but the girls were all very helpful, friendly and efficient.
It was over all ok but we will likely go somewhere else for our next pizza outing.
Place rating: 2
Toronto, Canada
I made a reservation for a group of nine, and we were given a nice large table in the back half where we had ample space. The atmosphere was amazing, from the décor to the music, to the groovy skylight.
I wish I could say the same about the food, but almost everyone in our party had the same reaction when I asked them at the end how their meal was: «meh». We ordered a variety of dishes including pizzas, risotto, gnocchi, pasta, etc. so I doubt we didn’t order the «right» food. Nobody had any real complaints per se, but for the price, I would have expected something a little more memorable. Given the abundance of restaurants in the area, I can’t see myself returning here, as I’d sooner try another place.
Place rating: 3
Toronto, Canada
I’ve been here now three or four times, the service is always outstanding. The food is hit or miss, on our latest visit we found our pastas a bit on the salty side. Although we have seen amazing looking food on other tables so we might be ordering wrong.
The magic mushrooms (some sort of delicious cream sauce on sautéed mushrooms on top of garlic bread) are always tasty.
I love the wine list here, and the bread and dipping plate at the start of the meal. Basically Ferro is not my favourite overall, but not bad either. I will probably come back eventually, just don’t have the desire to eat here every week.
Place rating: 4
Milan, Italy
Great place to go for real italian cuisine. They specialize in pizzas and the calamari was exactly like my family’s homemade recipe. It was impressive. Nice ambience, and everything we had was very fresh and delicious. Do not have risotto here, it’s not one of their specialties.
Place rating: 5
Toronto, Canada
Delicious! Delicious! Delicious! 4 people with different appetites, all were happy with what they had. My little son have almost finished half of my pasta and takes his whole pizza home!!! We will defiantly come back.
Place rating: 5
Toronto, Canada
I have to say that this place is my go to go place whenever i feel like something homemade, its really close to where i live plus its a great spot to dine, atmosphere is cozy food is amazing, really good, never had any disappointments the grilled calamari is my favourite soooo good please try it.
Place rating: 5
Midlothian, VA
My party of five loved everything. We had three different pizzas, all delicious. The gnocchi in pesto were delicious. The veal was perfect and the butternut squash side was amazing.
Service was fast and very friendly. It has a hip ambience and a good mix of music that was just the right volume so you could have a conversation.