Tesoro Restaurant

Name: Tesoro Restaurant
Address: 18 School House Ln, Collingwood, ON, Canada, L9Y 4H5
Telephone: (705) 444-9230
Price range: CAN$30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

287 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Italian

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Voted Collingwood’s favourite Italian restaurant! The traditional Italian menu offers a wide range of appetizing entrées & Italian specialities. Gourmet thin crust pizza, antipasto platter & fresh salads are a hit at lunch with your favourite pasta or pizza. Dinner offers everything from spaghetti & Sicilian meatballs to house made lasagna, goat cheese stuffed supreme, osso bucco and veal scallopini. A reservation are recommended but you can always order take out if you can’t get a seat.

Tesoro Mercato, next door to the restaurant, offers fresh, frozen, Italian grocery, gluten-free & vegan options, desserts, giftware and so much more!

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sept 21, 2023

10:00 p.m.

Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Pizzeria
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(705) 444-9230
Website
https://tesororestaurant.ca/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Anthony Vanderwal

Location
18 School House Ln, Collingwood, ON L9Y 4H5
Neighbourhood
Collingwood
Parking Details
Public Lot
Public Transit
Adjacent to main Collingwood Bus Terminal
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 287 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.2Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Simcoe County
Healthy
Simcoe County
Neighbourhood gem
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Most Booked

287 Reviews

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PaulR
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our favourite in Collingwood. Small space, but it’s like a symphony how everyone works and moves together to make it happen. Shout out to Jessica who’s so nice and thoughtful.
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CathyJ
Toronto
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delish dishes from wonderful menu choices. So enjoyed the mussels & the funghi salad
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AndyG
Toronto
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
Food was terrific and a wonderful dining experience.
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JohnK
Toronto
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and excellent service as always. I'm addicted to their curried mussels and caesar salad.
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izzo
Detroit
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
6 different orders all fabulous and 3 deserts also all fantastic
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LeeH
Toronto
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding meal and service. Always a first rate restaurant.
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WThree
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
As always, excellent food and service. I would recommend the ceasar salad and (spicy) penne.
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MarieD
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful evening last night at the Tesoro restaurant. From the friendly greeting we received at the door, to the delicious meal, attentive service and fun atmosphere, we enjoyed it all. We look forward to our next visit.
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IanP
Toronto
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
The service by Max was superb with a rare attention to detail - the special salmon dish was excellent for my wife and my selection of spaghetti and meatbals was also excellent - This was our second time to the restaurant and each time has been superb. Keep up the great work in the kitchen and on the floor. Wonderful value.
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JulieC
Toronto
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service and food were both outstanding. It was a special occasion and the staff went over and above which was very much appreciated. Good variety to choose from on the menu. Excellent selection of wine.
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Juno
Toronto
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience5
Our first visit to this restaurant. The service was excellent. The food was very good. Our only complaint was that it was very hot in the restaurant. It had been a warm day but the temperature in the restaurant felt warmer than outside- enough that it was uncomfortable. The server said it was an old building and it was a challenge to circulate the air conditioning. That felt like a rather lame explanation.
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NatalieL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 4, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
The service, ambiance and food were all excellent!! We really enjoyed ourselves. Thank you!
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JoniFan
Toronto
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
Really good Italian gem tucked away in a lane off the busy main drag. Great menu selection makes it difficult to choose. Sharing helps maximizing options. We shared white wine mussels, Capreze salad, spaghetti and sicilian meatballs and the Veal Piccata special. A delicious lemon curd tart finished off. Service was exceptional!
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JoeG
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on August 31, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience2
We had a 7:30 reservation, arrived on time and after 20 full minutes of being ignored, we left the restaurant. We spoke to the Manager about our lack of service before leaving. We have been there before and hope they get their act together service wise.
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StephenM
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 31, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
Hostess needs to be more welcoming, verses making me feel like bothering her upon our arrival. The Food was excellent and our server was attentive and friendly.
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SallyK
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 31, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience2
Food was okay for most part. Gnocchi fantastic, calamari disappointing. Wouldn’t go back because seats are so uncomfortable.
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NormaG
Toronto
40 reviews
vip
3.0
40 reviews
Dined on August 30, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
We made a 6:45 reservation .. we ordered a cocktail and 2 appetizers to share between the 3 of us. We enjoyed these appetizers. We had just put our forks down and our main courses arrived while our salad plates and cutlery were still in front of us. I told our server that we felt rushed as we had no time to take a breath in between the 2 courses. He said we only had 75 minutes - I told him we had only been there 30 minutes. A mediocre venue & food . Not a great experience for a lot of $
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LindaJ
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience4
The seafood pasta was very average. Almost tasteless. I had to add salt and olive oil as it was a tad dry. For $30. It just wasn’t worth it. I don’t mind paying when it’s something good. Disappointing!
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JeanM
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall3food5service5ambience1
Service was excellent. Food also excellent. Poor acoustics…hard to visit.
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Gforce
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience3
Looking to have a leisurely anniversary dinner but staff seemed to be focussed on speedy service.
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Paul001
Saskatoon
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Was a nice evening on the patio, my choice of company was to be desired.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The mussels were tasty and the veal piccata was excellent. Lemon tart and cheese cake desserts Topped off a perfect dinner
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DrewD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was a date night for my wife and I. We had an amazing time. Everything across the board was fantastic. Server was great. Pace of the food was great. My wife and both had to force ourselves to stop eating as we were to full. Portion size was very impressive. Highly recommend
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience5
The atmosphere and service was excellent with no complaints. The margherita pizza was good but not stone baked. The penne arrabbiata could have been better. The sauce that they used was authentic however the penne used was just basic and the chorizo was not that flavourful. We expected a bit better for the price listed. Decent spot for a restaurant in Blue Mountain.
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Isadora
Tampa
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience3
We arrived for our 6:45 pm reservation 2 minutes early and were seated on the patio. It took a few minutes (5 - 10) for our server to show up with a bottle of warm tap water and 2 small tumblers. She took our drink orders and about 10 minutes later beer and wine arrived. She took our dinner orders at this point. She returned (quickly) with a small basket of bread, bread plates and oil and vinegar. The next time she showed up was 7:50 p.m. and she asked if we would like dessert or coffee or just the bill. I informed her we would like our dinner and she surveyed the table and went 'oh that seems to be taking a long time'. About 5 minutes later she came back and said 'you're up next'. No sign of the hostess/manager/owner! 15 minutes later we were still waiting, now very hungry, getting cold and more than a little annoyed. I went to the hostess station and said we were leaving and received lots of 'short staffed' excuses. The hostess/manage/owner (?) did own the problem - told us not to blame her server or slam her kitchen - hard to do when we had neither been served or had eaten any anything from the kitchen! She comped our beverages and offered to have our dinners packed up - too little way too late!! We left never to return.
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nancyd
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Tesoro is one of our go to restaurants when we dine out in collingwood. Very good service and great food to choose from.
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CathyF
Charleston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
One of the best meals I had in a long time. The restaurant is a little small so I did find it a bit noisy. I had chicken with gnocchi it was delicious. Carbonara great also. I'll definitely be back.
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DannyS
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 16, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Enjoyed great food on a beautiful evening on the patio.
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IanP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best calamari I’ve ever had. Dinner special was amazing. Big thanks to everybody in the kitchen for a fantastic meal.
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PamelaH
Toronto
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service. Patio is very nice, inviting and relaxing. Will definitely be back.
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CollingwoodC
Toronto
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall3food4service4ambience5
Been awhile since I booked there and less than impressed by the lack of customer focus. No phone reservations, hold a credit card and limited time. Seems the focus now is primarily profit. We were reminded how much time we had at the table a couple of times. Clearly riding the wings of popularity but fostering no loyalty in clients (admittedly, clearly not their focus though). An ‘eh’ experience rather than fantastic. They’re not trying.
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RobertL
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very friendly, xmaller portions but food was excellent
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GabrielBraga
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing place with an magnificent lasagna and excellent service. 10/10
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MandyO
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such an amazing restaurant! Delicious food and Incredible service! Calamari is to die for and you can tell everything is made in house! There is a wonderful server named Mandy, very Knowledgeable, great sense of humour and an all around joy! I’ll be back!
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NancyT
Toronto
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 8, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
The food was really good and the server was efficient. There was a mixup with the order which caused one person (who was celebrating his birthday) to wait for his order to be corrected while the rest of us ate. Overall a good experience and we enjoyed the food.
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DanielM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our 6 diners enjoyed the menu, and the service from Hank. I haven't ordered the spaghetti for a long time and decided I would try it again. It was superb. We always recommend Tesorros to any friends visiting Collingwood.
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EssieP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was friendly, included best anniversary wishes, calamari was tender, pasta easy to eat, tartufo delicious.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent meal, outstanding sauce on the pasta, superb service, great price. We highly recommend Tesoro. Hall Family.
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ChrisG
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was the second time that I have visited, and again I was not disappointed. This has become one of my favourite places when I visit Collingwood
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DianneH
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
Patio was hot (5:30) only 2 table umbrellas and shade sails only offer shade if your sitting directly under them. We had wine, warm olives, the Maria pizza and tiramisu. It was OK. The service however was outstanding. Overall we were somewhat disappointed.
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FAQs

Tesoro Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (705) 444-9230.

Tesoro Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 287 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sept 21, 2023

10:00 p.m.

Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

18 School House Ln, Collingwood, ON L9Y 4H5

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Collingwood
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Pizzeria
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
Public Lot
Public Transit
Adjacent to main Collingwood Bus Terminal
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Anthony Vanderwal
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://tesororestaurant.ca/
Phone number
(705) 444-9230

Tesoro Restaurant

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Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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What 287 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

FAQs

Does Tesoro Restaurant offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Tesoro Restaurant restaurant rated?

Is Tesoro Restaurant currently accepting bookings?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information