Favoloso Ristorante
ClosedItalian, Pasta, Seafood · $$ · Vaughan
Family-run Italian restaurant on Weston Road in Woodbridge, in the heart of Vaughan and minutes from Vaughan Mills — handmade pasta, fresh seafood, and classic Italian dishes made to order.
Desserts
From the restaurant's menu page✦
- Tiramisù$9
House-made Italian classic layered with espresso-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone, finished with cocoa.
- Vanilla Crème Brûlée$9
Silky vanilla custard topped with a delicate caramelized sugar crust.
- Mini Dessert Trio$15
A rich and indulgent trio of handcrafted mini cheesecakes and cakes.
A Taste of Our Italian Menu — Made Fresh Daily
From the restaurant's menu pageFrom handmade pasta and fresh seafood to prime entrées and classic dolci, every dish is prepared fresh to order. Here's a taste of what's waiting for you at one of the best Italian restaurants in Woodbridge, Ontario.
Appetizers
- Fried Polenta Fries$10
8 pcs Golden crisp polenta sticks served warm with creamy garlic aioli.
- Speducci$24
10 pcs Tender marinated lamb skewers, grilled over open flame with classic Italian herbs.
- Fried Calamari & Shrimp$23
Lightly battered calamari and shrimp, fried golden and served with garlic aioli.
- Cozze alla Marinara$22
Fresh mussels in your choice of white wine or tomato-garlic sauce, with warm bread.
Pasta
- Gnocchi Bolognese$25
Homemade potato gnocchi tossed in a slow-simmered beef ragu.
- Penne alla Vodka$27
Penne in a velvety tomato vodka sauce with crispy pancetta.
- Fettuccine Frutti di Mare$32
Fresh fettuccine with a medley of seafood in a light tomato sauce with cherry tomatoes.
- Orecchiette alla Barese$28
Orecchiette with rapini and your choice of grilled sausage or chicken.
Entrées
- Branzino$32
Pan-seared sea bass in a lemon garlic white wine sauce.
- Chicken or Veal Parmigiana$26
Lightly breaded cutlet topped with tomato sauce and melted mozzarella.
- Atlantic Salmon$33
Pan-seared salmon finished with lemon and fresh dill.
- Rack of Lamb$36
Herb-crusted rack of lamb roasted with rosemary, thyme, butter, and white wine.
Sandwiches
- Vodka Chicken Parmigiana Sandwich$16
Crispy, golden chicken cutlet topped with rich, slow-simmered vodka sauce, melted cheese, and served on a toasted bun.
- Chicken Sandwich$15
Grilled chicken breast seasoned with garlic, herbs, and lemon, served on a warm toasted bun with your choice of toppings.
- Sausage Sandwich$15
Grilled Italian sausage served on a toasted bun, finished with your choice of toppings for a classic street-style sandwich.
- Steak Sandwich$17
Thinly sliced grilled steak seasoned with herbs, served on a crusty bun with your choice of toppings.
1.5 oz per shot ✦
- Sandro Bottega Club Grappa$8
- Baileys Original Irish Cream$8
- Hennessy VS Cognac$18
- Grey Goose Vodka$10
- True Theory Vodka$7
- St Remy VSOP Brandy$7
- Bacardi Superior White Rum$7
- Bacardi Superior Gold Rum$8
- Crown Royal Whisky$8
- 1800 Blanco Tequila$11
- 1800 Reposado Tequila$12
- Bombay Sapphire London Dry Gin$8
- Jägermeister$7
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Cold Drinks
- Pops$4.50
Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite, iced tea, ginger ale
- Premium Water$8
Choice of still or sparkling
- Bottled Water$3.50
Hot Drinks
- Latte$6.50
- Cappuccino$5
- Espresso$3.50
- Double Espresso$4
- Coffee$3.50
Gluten-free pasta available for an extra $1.99 · Add grilled chicken $5 · Add grilled shrimp (6 pcs) $9 ✦
- Gnocchi Bolognese$25
Homemade potato gnocchi tossed in a slow-simmered beef ragu.
- Penne alla Vodka$27
Penne in a velvety tomato vodka sauce with crispy pancetta.
- Fettuccine Frutti di Mare$32
Fresh fettuccine with a medley of seafood in a light tomato sauce with cherry tomatoes.
- Orecchiette alla Barese$28
Orecchiette with rapini and your choice of grilled sausage or chicken.
- Cheese Tortellini$22
Delicate cheese-filled tortellini served in your choice of cream, rosé, or tomato sauce.
- Fettuccine Alfredo$23
Silky fettuccine tossed in a classic creamy Alfredo sauce.
- Risotto Pescatore$32
Creamy arborio risotto with mixed seafood finished in a gentle white wine sauce.
Appetizers
From the restaurant's menu page✦
- Tomato Bruschetta6 pcs$15
Crisp toasted bread topped with marinated tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, and balsamic.
- Fried Polenta Fries8 pcs$10
Golden crisp polenta sticks served warm with creamy garlic aioli.
- Cozze alla Marinara$22
Fresh mussels in your choice of white wine or tomato-garlic sauce, with warm bread.
- Speducci10 pcs$24
Tender marinated lamb skewers, grilled over open flame with classic Italian herbs.
- Arancini with Cheese4 pcs$20
Hand-rolled risotto balls filled with melted cheese, fried and served with tomato sauce.
- Fried Calamari & Shrimp$23
Lightly battered calamari and shrimp, fried golden and served with garlic aioli.
Served with chef's seasonal vegetables and roasted potatoes ✦
- Branzino$32
Pan-seared sea bass in a lemon garlic white wine sauce.
- Chicken or Veal Parmigiana$26
Lightly breaded cutlet topped with tomato sauce and melted mozzarella.
- Atlantic Salmon$33
Pan-seared salmon finished with lemon and fresh dill.
- Rack of Lamb$36
Herb-crusted rack of lamb roasted with rosemary, thyme, butter, and white wine.
- Oven-Baked Chicken$30
Tender roasted chicken finished with a light demi-glace.
- Lemon Chicken2 pcs$27
Lightly pan-fried cutlets in a bright, creamy lemon sauce.
Add grilled chicken $6 · Add shrimp to any $9 · Add steak $10 ✦
- Garden Salad$16
Romaine, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, and peppers in balsamic dressing.
- Caesar Salad$16
Crisp romaine, crunchy croutons, crispy bacon, and house-made Caesar dressing.
- Greek Salad$16
Romaine, olives, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, feta, and red onion in Greek dressing.
- Arugula Salad$18
Fresh arugula, shaved parmesan, cherry tomatoes, red onion, lemon vinaigrette.
Sandwiches
From the restaurant's menu pageLunch only · Served Tuesday – Saturday, 11AM – 3PM · Add toppings $1.50 each (sweet peppers, mushrooms, cheese, onions, hot peppers) · Only available until 3:00 PM daily. ✦
- Vodka Chicken Parmigiana Sandwich$16
Crispy, golden chicken cutlet topped with rich, slow-simmered vodka sauce, melted cheese, and served on a toasted bun.
- Chicken Sandwich$15
Grilled chicken breast seasoned with garlic, herbs, and lemon, served on a warm toasted bun with your choice of toppings.
- Sausage Sandwich$15
Grilled Italian sausage served on a toasted bun, finished with your choice of toppings for a classic street-style sandwich.
- Steak Sandwich$17
Thinly sliced grilled steak seasoned with herbs, served on a crusty bun with your choice of toppings.
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- Peroni Nastro Azzurro$10
- Corona Extra$8
- Heineken$8
Cocktails
From the restaurant's menu page✦
- Capri After Dark$24
1 oz vodka • 1 oz limoncello • white cranberry • fresh lemon • vanilla • 1 oz prosecco — A bright and elegant Italian-inspired cocktail balancing zesty lemon, silky vanilla, and delicate bubbles with a refreshing citrus finish.
- Sicilian Sunset$22
1.25 oz tequila • 1 oz Aperol • fresh orange • cranberry • lime • agave — A vibrant Sicilian-inspired cocktail with bold citrus, bittersweet Aperol, and smooth tequila, finished with a refreshing cranberry-lime twist.
- Aperol Spritz$18
3 oz prosecco • 2 oz Aperol • soda water • fresh orange — The classic Italian aperitivo — light, bubbly, and refreshingly bittersweet, with bright orange notes and a crisp finish.
- Spicy Italian Margarita$21
1.25 oz tequila • 1 oz limoncello • fresh lime • jalapeño • agave • Tajín — A bold Italian twist on the classic margarita, combining zesty limoncello, fresh lime, and tequila with a touch of jalapeño heat and a Tajín rim.
- Espresso Amore$19
1 oz vodka • 1 oz Baileys • fresh espresso — Rich and velvety with smooth vodka, creamy Baileys, and freshly brewed espresso for a perfectly balanced coffee finish.
Red Wine
From the restaurant's menu page6oz GlassBottle ✦
- House Red$12 6oz glass / $45 bottle
- 2022 Rocca delle Macìe Riserva Chianti$14 6oz glass / $55 bottle
- 2021 Monte Antico$15 6oz glass / $65 bottle
- 2024 Frescobaldi Castiglioni Chianti$16 6oz glass / $70 bottle
- 2022 Torres Gran Coronas Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon$18 6oz glass / $75 bottle
- 2025 Duca di Saragnano Alchymia Primitivo$20 6oz glass / $90 bottle
- 2021 Tommasi Amarone della Valpolicella ClassicoN/A 6oz glass / $170 bottle
White Wine
From the restaurant's menu page6oz GlassBottle ✦
- House White$12 6oz glass / $45 bottle
- 2024 Ferzo Abruzzo Pecorino Superiore$14 6oz glass / $55 bottle
- 2025 Kim Crawford Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc$17 6oz glass / $65 bottle
- 2025 Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio$18 6oz glass / $70 bottle
- 2024 La Chablisienne Les Vénérables Vieilles Vignes ChablisN/A 6oz glass / $100 bottle