International flavour abounds at Il Giordano Toscano

November 12, 2013 · 0 Comments

Mayor Steve Pellegrini, Councillors Deb Schaefer and Peter Grandilli joined owner Lorenzo Lorenzini, staff and local patrons for the official ribbon cutting for Il Giardino Toscano restaurant in Nobleton on Saturday. The restaurant situated on Highway 27 just south of King Road specializes in fine Italian cuisine.

By Mark Pavilons
You just can’t bring the beautiful scenery of Tuscany to King Township.
But you can create a welcoming atmosphere and serve up some international dishes with a European flare.
That’s the goal of Il Giordano Toscano Ristorante, and owner Lorenzo Lorenzini.
The veteran in the hospitality industry, Lorenzini is optimistic his new venture will be quite successful. And why not?
Lorenzini is backed by more than 30 years in the hotel and restaurant industry, where he’s served two to 2,000 in fine style. He’s outgoing and passionate about the evolution of his new restaurant and can’t wait to implement some of the best software like https://revelsystems.com/cloud-based-ipad-pos/ to help keep it ticking over.
The native of Florence, Italy, received his hotel training in England and went to work in London’s core. When the 1981 recession hit, Lorenzini decided to take the loss and move to Canada.
He was ready to leave his mark on his new home and came ready to invest. He worked for some well known Toronto hotels before opening the very popular Barolo restaurant which he operated through the 1990s. After his eatery closed in 2005 he went to work for the Hilton.
When the Nobleton restaurant (formerly Daniel’s of Nobleton) became available, Lorenzini dove right in.
He’s spent the last two months revamping the eatery, making it comfortable, inviting and friendly. While it’s not Tuscany, little reminders of the Italian countryside abound.
When you build a restaurant, you build a clientele. Lorenzini pays attention to every detail.
The menu is a definite crowd-pleaser. While it concentrates on traditional Italian dishes of pasta, fish and veal, food-lovers can also sample some exotic dishes such as roasted quail, caribou, buffalo and rabbit. You’ll also be tempted by the baccala (dried salt cured codfish, served Florentine style), or their chicken supreme, (Ontario grain-fed free range chicken with mushrooms in a light white wine cream sauce).
Lorenzini said he’s flexible and will keep an eye on just what customers want.
The quaint restaurant seats 45 and there are plans to expand the bar area. Next summer, Lorenzini will open a beautifully decorated outdoor patio, licenced for 61. The property can also accommodate outdoor events.
The tasteful decor is complemented by a nice wine list, which includes some top brands from Italy, Canada, France and Australia.
Lorenzini plans to open daily from 4 p.m. to midnight and again, should demand arise, he’ll alter his schedule to accommodate Sundays and lunch crowds.
Il Giordano Toscano (Tuscany Garden) is also ideal for parties, functions and gatherings. Keep them in mind as the holidays near.
King officials and members of the community will join in welcoming Il Giordano Tuscano on Saturday, Nov. 16 for their grand opening and ribbon cutting.
They’re located on Highway 27, just south of King Road. Call them at 905-859-0060.