Banfi – Italian
Stepping into Banfi feels like entering a sun-drenched Mediterranean escape where the vibrant colors of a Beet Caprese and the delicate textures of paper-thin Beef Carpaccio take center stage. The air is filled with the crisp scent of fresh citrus as plates of golden calamari and chilled fruits of the sea arrive at linen-draped tables, offering a refined yet effortless dining experience rooted in coastal elegance.
Lonsdale Road +14163225231 https://pizzabanfi.caRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, keto, gluten-free, whole30, pescatarian, paleo, plant-based, low-sodium, heart-healthy, low-fat, south-beach, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, low-cholesterol, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, atkins, alkaline, aip, tlc, zone, volumetrics, carnivore, macrobiotic, slow-carb, lectin-free
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the outstanding steak, which guests highlight as being cooked perfectly to order. Celebrated for its welcoming atmosphere and professional staff, the experience is frequently praised for balancing high-quality service with reasonable pricing. Standout dishes include the expertly prepared meats, making it a top recommendation for those seeking a consistently excellent and inviting meal.
Menu
Salads
- Beet Caprese - $23: Thin sliced fresh beets with bocconcini cheese, lightly drizzled with a balsamic reduction Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Salad - $24: Sautéed jumbo black tiger shrimps with spinach, boston lettuce, dressed with a sherry vinegarete Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Asparagus Salad - $23: Mixed salad, goat cheese, portobello mushroom, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bufala Caprese - $25: Fresh bufala cheese with sliced tomatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $17: Made with our rich Banfi home made caesar dressing Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arucola Parmigiano - $22: Arucola salad with shaved parmigiano cheese, balsamic vinegar & extra virgin olive oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Boston Salad - $24: Boston lettuce with cherry tomatoes, radish, fresh sliced pears, shaved parmigiano cheese, extra virgin olive oil, and red wine vinegar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Antipasti
- Calamari - $27: Grilled in a basil garlic marinate, sautéed in light extra virgin olive oil served on a bed of mix green salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, South-Beach, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Carpaccio - $24: Thinly sliced raw fillets of prime beef, parmigiano shavings, arucola, and capers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fruits of the Sea - $35: Mussels, clams, jumbo black tiger shrimp, calamari in a tomato broth Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fagioli Rapini - $23: Steamed rapini, sautéed with romano beans in extra virgin olive oil and lemon Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mussels - $23: Choice of a white wine and garlic or in a marinara sauce with capers, onions, and chopped tomatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant Parmigiana - $22: Oven baked eggplant, topped with fresh bocconcini, and parmigiano cheese, in a light tomato sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Octopus Carpaccio - $26: Thin slice octopus, with arucola, onions, cherry tomato, and capers, dressed in lemon and extra virgin olive oil Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Bucatini - $27: Shredded Lamb shank in a tomato sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tagliatelle Cacio e Pepe - $24: Parmigiano, Pecorino Remano, butter, black pepper Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tagliatelle Eggplant - $26: Tomato sauce, eggplant, onions, oregano, and garlic topped with fresh ricotta cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Capellini - $27: Angel hair pasta, with jumbo black tiger shrimps in a tomato sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fettuccine Carciofi - $27: Artichokes, portobello mushrooms, shaved parmigiano cheese, in extra virgin olive oil, and garlic Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fettuccine Pesto - $26: Traditional genovese pesto made with fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, pine nuts, and parmigiano cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fettuccine Rapini - $27: Garlic and extra virgin olive oil, with sausage, rapini and portobello mushrooms Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gnocchi Asparagus - $28: Garlic and extra virgin olive oil with roasted red peppers, asparagus and portobello mushrooms Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gnocchi Squash - $28: Plum tomato, olive oil, garlic, spinach, roasted pine nuts, and butternut squash Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Linguini Goat Cheese - $26: Mushrooms and a round of goat cheese in a tomato sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tortellini - $27: Stuffed with spinach, ricotta cheese, sun dried tomato cream sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Penne Pollo - $26: Chicken, sun dried tomatoes in a pesto cream sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Penne Puttanesca - $25: Light tomato sauce, capers, anchovies, onion and cured black olives Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Spaghetti Clams - $26: Clams in a white wine sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Spaghetti Fruits of the Sea - $35: Seafood in a tomato sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghetti Bolognese - $27: Ground beef in a light tomato sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghetti Carbonara - $28: Olive oil, garlic, eggs, prosciutto, cream, parmigiano cheese, white wine, and parsley Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ravioli - $27: Stuffed with veal in a light tomato sauce
Pizza
- Margherita - $20: Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Pera - $23: Gorgonzola, pear, and roasted walnuts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Mare - $27: Tomato sauce, shrimp, clams, mussels, and calamari Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Bruschetta - $20: Chopped tomato, garlic, olive oil, and oregano Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
- Vegetarian - $23: Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, roasted red peppers, broccoli, eggplant, mushrooms, and sliced tomatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, High-Fiber
- Canadese - $23: Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, green peppers, pepperoni, and mushrooms Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Quattro Stagioni - $24: Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, artichokes, ham, mushrooms, and green olives Dietary tags: High-Protein, South-Beach, High-Fiber
- Coco - $23: Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, shrimp, and mushrooms Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Atkins, South-Beach
- Quattro Formaggi - $25: Mozzarella, gorgonzola, bocconcini, and goat cheese
- Banfi - $23: Tomato sauce, bocconcini, prosciutto, and black olives
- Calabrese - $23: Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, prosciutto, salami, and chili peppers
- Capricciosa - $21: Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, sun dried tomatoes, black olives, and capers Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Lonsdale - $23: Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, gorgonzola cheese, sausage, and red onions
- Forest Hill - $23: Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, anchovies, sun dried tomatoes, and green olives Dietary tags: Pescatarian, South-Beach, High-Fiber
- Nana - $23: Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, chicken, roasted red peppers, and pesto
- Arucola - $21: Extra virgin olive oil, arucola, goat cheese, and chopped tomatoes Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, South-Beach
- Bufala - $25: Tomato sauce, fresh bufala cheese, and basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Cipolla - $23: Tomato sauce, shaved parmigiano cheese, arucola, chili peppers, caramelized onions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Diavola - $24: Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, hot peppers, green olives, sausage, and onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Atkins, South-Beach
- Lucy - $24: Olive oil, mushrooms, asparagus, cherry tomatoes, chicken, garlic, caramelized onions, and chili peppers
- Rapini - $23: Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, rapini, sausage, and goat cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber
- Prosciutto e Funghi - $23: Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, portobello mushrooms, and prosciutto
- Your Choice - $20: Tomato sauce base, mozzarella cheese, and your choice of toppings Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach
Add-ons
- Gluten Free Option - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Whole Wheat Option (Pasta) - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Whole Wheat & Whole Grain Options (Pizza) - $3.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Frequently Asked Questions about Banfi
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- Banfi stands out for its high-quality Italian cuisine, offering expertly prepared steaks and professional service at reasonable, moderate prices.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- Vegan options include bruschetta, while keto, gluten-free, and low-carb choices feature beet caprese, rapini, and various high-protein seafood dishes.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Diners frequently praise the outstanding steak cooked perfectly to order, alongside other popular dishes like Beet Caprese and Beef Carpaccio.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Customer reviews for Banfi mention no specific concerns, instead highlighting the outstanding steak, professional staff, and welcoming atmosphere.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout menu highlights include the Beet Caprese, Beef Carpaccio, Fruits of the Sea, Calamari, and expertly prepared steak dishes.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- With a 4.0/5 rating and moderate ($$) pricing, guests frequently praise the experience for balancing high-quality service with reasonable pricing.
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Diners seeking a refined yet reasonably priced Italian experience with high-quality steaks, professional service, and extensive health-conscious dietary options.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- Banfi offers a refined yet effortless dining experience with linen-draped tables, coastal elegance, and professional service at a moderate price.
- What's the best way to experience this restaurant?
- Experience this restaurant by ordering the perfectly cooked steak or seafood dishes while enjoying the welcoming atmosphere and professional service.
- Is this restaurant suitable for families?
- Banfi is suitable for families, offering a welcoming atmosphere, professional service, and a diverse menu with many vegetarian and high-protein options.
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