Our History

Discover Our Story
Since our modest beginnings in 2006, Baldini came to be after having bought a small ice-cream shop, with the vision of building an authentic fine italian restaurant in the heart of Leslieville's first growing neighborhood. Over 20 years of Italian culinary experience, head chef and owner Sal with his team of professional chefs and wait staff, has provided the Leslieville community with a true Italian dining experience befitting of its vibrant atmosphere.

For nearly two decades, Baldini has been serving the finest ingredients and quality of authentic Italian dishes, satisfying customers' cravings of traditional Northern and Southern Italian foods such as home-made pastas, breads and sauces. Baldini ensures that ingredients are fresh from local markets and are prepared only in the finest Italian tradition to ensure the best possible flavor. Baldini has a wide range of full-flavors of herbs and spices, with popular dishes including homemade gnocchi, savory pastas, risotto, whole-wheat thin crust pizza, along with numerous meat and seafood dishes.

Who We Are

Welcome to Amore, where every dish is a celebration of Italy’s rich culinary traditions. For nearly 20 years, we’ve been proud to serve the Leslieville community, originally as Baldini, and now at Avenue Road as Amore. While the name has changed, our commitment to crafting delicious, authentic Italian food remains as strong as ever.

At Amore, we specialize in takeout, bringing the flavors of Italy to your home with every order. From hearty pastas to fresh antipasti, each dish is made with passion, high-quality ingredients, and a touch of love—because that’s what “Amore” means to us. Whether you’re a longtime customer or visiting us for the first time, we invite you to experience the tradition and taste that have made us a Leslieville favorite.

Thank you for letting us be a part of your table at home. Buon appetito!