Enjoy a hearty Italian meal, with a twist, at The Fresh Italian Eatery in the communal The Village by the Grange!
Try the mouth-watering Lasagna - made us think that this is exactly the dish that an Italian Nona would use to fatten up her skinny grandkids!
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Had a delicious experience here after trying out a few of their sandwiches since I moved into the area. My fave sandwich is their veal parm and their roast beef! If you're a vegetarian, I'd highly recommend their eggplant parmesan!

I really like eating here before going to the AGO or OCADU talks! It's fresh and healthy, the tomato sauce is very tasty, the price is right, and the owner is super gracious and nice. I get the ravioli, but want to try the eggplant! Recommended!

This place is simple and hits the spot. Most recently I had the Eggplant Parmesan sandwich, usually I don't even like eggplant but I'm vegetarian and wanted a quick meal on the go. It was filling but not too heavy, which is rare in Italian food! And it was well wrapped so even someone like myself who is a messy eater was able to have the sandwich without becoming a dripping mess. It had lots of... more

Loved the food, the service, and will definitely be back for the veal parm, and the lasagna.

A great variety of affordable options. My favorite was the lasagna and I would highly recommend that for any first timers! Awesome place!

Would go again without any doubt!

Very satisfied! Had the parm sammich and polished it off with a bottle of Brio! Serving Brio is a nice touch. I've been to Italian restaurants that don't serve Brio! I think that's kinda weird. This place got it right!The owner is very friendly and gracious, making sure I had enough napkins before going to sit and eat.Will definitely go again when I'm in the area, and I want to try the Lasagna!... more

I've eaten here several times and am a big fan of the egg parm sandwich and lasagna. The service was excellent and the pricing is very competitive.

Do not go. Went to go pick up my meal pal order and was not impressed. Will not be going back. Though the workers there seemed really nice the food was subpar.

Why this place is a 2 star and not a 4 or 5. This is my second time coming here and I've been baffle why this is four stars on yelp but the food is cold and tasteless.

After reading Gordon's review I've learned that the owner have been replaced. Chinese people making Italian sandwiches. I thought we pride ourselves in making good imitations but not here.

The Fresh Italian Eatery used to be really good when the original owner Marco was around. He was extremely friendly, often engaged me in conversation as if he had known me for years, and his food was always great. I could taste the passion he had for food and his enthusiasm always showed with every interaction.

Now, under new management, everything has gone to hell. Besides the phoney sign... more

Rating: 3.5

So I have been wanting to try out this place for over a year now and finally, today, I decided to get my lunch here. Now, I have heard many good reviews on this place, so I had pretty high expectations. I decided on the Eggplant Parmesan. I didn't eat this right away though (cause I just did NOT have an appetite at all today -- actually scratch that -- these past two days.) I ate... more

delicious authentic Italian food. Growing up in a Montreal suburb with loads of Italians, some as my best friends, this food is on point. You can taste the love they put into the food. I've eaten two kinds of pizza, margaritas and the sausage, margaritas is my favourite and the daily sandwiches/nonna plates are good value and very filling I usually go with the chicken or veal parm. Worth a... more

The veal sandwich=disappointment for an empty stomach. A soppy soggy mess. If you want the best of this genre of cuisine go to St. Lawrence Market

In the grange food court is where you will find this wonderful food counter that serves up (one would argue) Toronto's best Italian sandwiches.

When I first came here a few months ago, I was blown away by the price of their specials. For four dollars you get a loaded veggie sandwich, a drink, and their chips. You can hardly get a veggie sandwich alone at that price normally. Despite being... more

I stop by here every so often when I want to grab something quick for lunch.. Good prices and the veal sandwich was pretty great.

The eggplant parm is HEAVENLY. So good!!! Great prices, friendly service.

Have gotten food here a few times. Like stated in other reviews, the owner is a really nice, hard working guy. Even when busy, he'll take the time to speak through the food and what's in each sandwich/dish. Gave us several tasters the last time when we were struggling to choose and even some free tasters in a box for our son to have while we were eating. Their ravioli is surprising good for... more

Marco makes the best veal and chicken parm in toronto, always happy to see you, even offers you free food while you wait for your own order, its like your a guest in his house

Excellent sandwiches and friendly service. Authentic Italian prepared spreads and toppings, wonderfully marinated. Almost everything here is prepared by the owner.

Favourites are pulled chicken, roast beef and eggplant or veal parm.

If you're looking for great tasting food that doesn't make you feel like c@!p after you eat it, you need to try The Fresh Italian Eatery! EVERYTHING is fresh!! And you can tell the moment you bite into it!

I usually get the meatball sandwich which Marco the owner makes himself every morning! They also have fresh baked pizza slices for only 2 bucks if you're penny pinching!

There is always a... more

Delish! Really good value too, especially their daily specials. They put a lot of fresh ingredients and different flavours in their sandwiches. Would be back for more!!

I'm at the Village by the Grange several times a week, so I tried this place just a couple days after it opened up. It certainly did not meet expectations. I'm a big fan of Italian food, and especially sandwiches, but I was really disappointed with the one I tried - it was was some sort of 3-meat and cheese on a bun deal. I just assumed there would be more than just meat and cheese, but no. It... more

Damn good sandwiches. Try the eggplant parm!

Definitely worth a visit. They're sandwiches are top notch at an amazing price. The owner is a great guy and an even better cook. Easily the best place in the Grange, while still having some of the the most competitive prices. I'd recommend the Veal on a Bun, you can't go wrong with that.

Most definitely a hidden gem in Toronto.
They've been at the Grange for a few months now, and it's the only place in that whole area where you can get a great meal, and an outstanding price.
It lives up to its name, food there *tastes* like fresh.
The owner is great and very personable and you can tell he has great passion for what he makes.
I've tried everything, from their Italian Roast Beef... more