The AC was a little strong in there. The waitress was sweet and mellow, a good listener and…read moreattentive. The Quesadilla was a bit overcooked but still delicious. I would say it's not that cheesy tho and be careful the bathrooms in that establishment had interesting energy outside of it. Just be careful where you walk. I think the ambiance overall is still pleasant enough for cowboys.

Saturday evening party of 5. We were treated well by the friendly staff, but they made mistakes…read more We ordered 2 large pizzas, but our server forgot to put in the order for the 2nd pie. He also forgot to bring us another dill dipping sauce. The pizza is way too salty. The appetizer platter was good. Sadly, the food isn't cheap anymore.

Came here last Friday. Dine in service was of course limited due to the current COVID restrictions…read more We were able to get a booth closest to the kitchen. Food was consistent and good as usual. Table service was friendly and efficient. The restaurant was busy with pick-up/deliveries. It's nice to see the delivery window added to the parking lot side of the restaurant for ease of use. Kids menu is always a big hit both for price point and what is offered (drink, meal and scoop of gelato). No ball of dough was offered for play (due to COVID I assume?). I tried their pasta for the first time (rigatoni with sausage). Pasta was cooked perfectly al dente. Rose sauce was nice. Husband found his prosciutto and arugula salad to have too much arugula - but easily solved by picking half of it off. Overall felt safe dining here as tables were seated according to space. Hand sanitizer available at the door. All staff were wearing masks.

Amber and I came here on impulse since we could not find the place we were looking for. I have…read morenot had a wood fired pizza in this style for a while so I was looking forward to it. Amber got a just pepperoni. Inordered one of the more complex options with 5 or 6 toppings. Both were good but in the end I had to admit the simple pepperoni pizza was better. Our drinks were also great. I had an old fashioned, they make the old fashioned very simply, but that allows the whiskey they chose to really shine. It was great. Amber order a ceaser she also reported as great. One thing to note, this style of thin crust pizza does not keep well. So the cold pizza breakfast the next day was not as good as you would hope.

I've been having take out for the last while from Famoso - my usual is the 15" four cheese pizza…read more Famoso does have a whole variety of pizzas and pastas, pizzas, salads, drinks and gelato, to name a few. Famoso has a pizza oven which is similar to a wood fire oven, but without the wood - I'm not sure how it works but it's the same process. Service is always good, and the food is super great. The gelato is amazing!!!! The ambiance is relaxing, comfortable and welcoming.

First time at this location. Easy to find via Google Maps with a large strip mall parking lot…read more Note: it is only open until 12PM so harder to hit with an early lunch hour. Me and my coworkers came here for lunch. No one else present at 12PM. Waitress was kind but did not offer beverage refills. Food took over 20minutes to make but we expected that as they Just opened. I tried the 12" Siciliana Meat Lovers. I knew I was hungry but I was surprised I ate 80% of it before feeling full. Query if it is just not that filling or if I was just That hungry! It was good, very very fresh but I wish there was more meat and cheese on it. Crust was not too hard, doughy - very thin under the toppings itself - floppy. 8.5/10. Loved that it was made fresh to order but no the best meatlovers I have ever had. Friends got the $16 lunch special which comes with small pizza, choice of soup or salad, and Sanpellegrino drink. Both got the tomato bisque and Loved it. One got the Hawaiian pizza and the other the Primavera. Both were happy with their food and ate ~70% of it. Overall not my favorite pizza joint but can't beat how fresh it is!

The food is amazing and not expensive at all. My wife and I have been going there for quite a…read morewhile. If you are thinking of going on a weekend I would highly recommend that you call for a reservation as they are very popular. Also have a great lunch menu.

Best tomato basil soup ever. Ever! Pizza really good too…read more Clean, quiet, good service, good food, good wine.

We've been to this Edmonton staple a couple of times in the last year, and enjoyed both times. It's…read morean institution here, or so we've been told, but sometimes institutions get a little long in the tooth. Not the case here in our opinion. The space itself is understated but classic Italian in Canada. The pizza oven is central and the patio, which we dined on last Summer is a lovely feature. The service is top notch, but not over the top. Our server this time was very engaging, with a dry sense of humour and fun. The lovely K's steak was cooked to perfection, the potatoes done exactly right and the veggies done to her delight. My Penne Arrabiata was very nicely cooked, a little toothsome which I prefer and the sausage was nicely hot in the sauce. The bread they provide is very nice, although I'd like to see more balsamic in the olive oil to dip. Our martini's were spot on, the Puglian Chardonnay excellent, and the overall experience will certainly have us coming back again.

I ordered takeout from here to be ready for 5:30PM. I arrived and my order was waiting for me…read more I tried the Fettuccine Bolognese $27.50 (full order)- 8/10. So pricey for the portion - not worth it in my opinion, was almost the exact same size as the "small orders". Also, not enough sauce. Noodles were perfectly cooked. Penne Mediterranean $20.90 (small order)- 8/10. I loved the feta, sundried tomato and mushrooms but the noodles were quite bland/no sauce to cover them. I like that it comes with chicken/a protein. Spaghetti Carbonara $19.80 (small order)- 11/10 sooooo delicious. 100% would get this again. Super creamy, noodles were cooked well, nice small pieces of pancetta.

This is my second trip to Sorrentino's Little Italy…read more Last time I was there, I had the pasta Stephenson which was full flavored and nicely cooked. This time I had the gnocchi Gorgonzola which is one of my favorite things of all time. Sadly, this gnocchi Gorgonzola was gummy and didn't have enough Gorgonzola for my taste. Still I do believe this is a matter of taste because it wasn't poor quality. Having said that... The service here is outstanding. Atmosphere is wonderful. And it might have just been an off night... Everything else we had as a table was well prepared. We had arancini, calamari, and some salads, all which received few complaints from our large group. I find the wine to also be reasonably priced which is another reason to go back. If I could do it again: Calamari (arancini was less outstanding) Pasta Stephenson Amari for dessert (the Amari was delicious.)

If you try to think of the longest standing Italian restaurant in Edmonton, you will likely come up…read morewith Sorrentino's. Now an empire with six restaurants in the Edmonton area, three pizzerias, a cafe, cooking classes, catering, annual festivals, and tons of philanthropic work... Sorrentino's is a force. It all started with Carmelo Rago, who came to Canada from Italy as a child and opened Sorrentino's in 1979. It's now 44 years later and the restaurant group is certainly the largest and most recognizable Italian restaurant brand in the city. Edmonton Journal has named them the Best Italian Restaurant 2020 and Favourite Italian Restaurant 2022. No matter what corner of the city you happen to be in, Sorrentino's is likely there. I decided to pay them a visit on a Saturday evening and I specifically set my sights on the Little Italy location in the McCauley area. Of the six restaurants currently operating, this one is the oldest. All of the other restaurants boast massive, gleaming, modern dining rooms... But Little Italy remains humble. You can feel the roots of the business in the space. There are no more than ten tables in the dining room and as such, a reservation is necessary. The best part is that they have tried to keep the same atmosphere and food as the first year that they opened. It's genius, really, to operate a restaurant that fully captures and maintains the nostalgia of the brand. The building feels a bit like an Italian villetta in the countryside, with dark wooden beams and a fireplace in the center of the space as a focal point. It's warm, cozy, and feels special. Seated by the window, I could take in the room and feel the vibe of the history reverberating in the walls. I gazed over the wine list but in the end I asked if the bartender could make a Negroni ($9.95). There was no cocktail menu in sight, but I was fairly certain that they would be able to make me this classic Italian cocktail. Our server confirmed that they could indeed. Made with gin, vermouth, Campari, and garnished with a slice of orange peel (I'm pretty sure this one was served with a slice of lemon instead), this cocktail has become my go-to when I dine at Italian restaurants. I find that the slightly bitter flavour balances well and cuts through the heaviness of Italian foods, similar to how I love to drink a can of Brio when I eat a pizza. It wasn't the best negroni that I've ever had, but this no-fuss version delivered the flavour notes that I was hoping for. A basket of warm bread and butter was also delivered to the table and I settled in happily for a delicious carb-filled journey. An antipasti was a must and all of the classics are on the menu; from bruchetta to arancini. However, I was in the mood for the Calamari Fritti (Flour-coated squid, deep-fried with canola oil, served with spicy tomato sauce - $16.00). Something easy to share and fun to eat. First of all, I loved the plate that this dish was served on because it was refreshingly adorable! We squeezed the lemon over top and began to dunk the crispy rings of squid into the sauce. Delizioso! The calamari was cooked to absolute perfection, which can be tricky sometimes. The meat was tender and not at all rubbery. The fried batter coating was light and crispy without being too heavy. I loved the zesty tomato sauce but I wouldn't exactly call it "spicy." It's so interesting that in Greece this same dish is served with tzaziki. In Spain it's allioli. In Italy; sugo. All of these Mediterranean countries have their own similar versions and each are wonderful. I wanted to bring some freshness to the meal and looked to the insalate section for the answer. While I was very close to ordering the caesar (made with anchovy dressing as per tradition) I had to go with the Bocconcino (Fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil, oregano, EVOO, balsamic vinaigrette - $14.00 for full size) because it's one of my favourites. In retrospect, I probably should have ordered the sorrentino salad because it's named after the restaurant itself. Beautifully plated and wonderfully fresh, I loved the bright slices of roma tomatoes. This salad is like eating in an Italian garden and the mild slices of bocconcini complimented the dish well. The olive oil and balsamic really punched this simple dish up in a delightful way. My only complaint is that I felt that the dried oregano was a bit heavy-handed and instead I could have used a bit more coarse salt. When it came to my main dish it had to be pasta. It just had to be. There are hearty dishes on the menu that include several preparations of veal, chicken, and even braised beef short ribs, but I had to choose one of the delicious pasta preparations. There are nine different options to select from and for me, it had to be the Gnocchi Gorgonzola ($24.00 for full size). All of the pasta dishes (and the salads as well) are available in full or half sizes, which I think adds a great way to customize your meal and also helps to accommodate your level of ap

Absolutely terrible service. Wow The bartender was more…read moreinterested in talking to her friends than serving people. And after waiting for 45 min. The server came and asked me to clear up the tab. I was going to order some food. Anyways I paid then left. Ill never come back to this location

The lounge was a good place to go on a hot night to cool down & visit with my friend (who also…read moresuffering from too hot of a home). We had a very friendly & attentive waitress but the music was so loud for the lack of people at that point & amount of space. So for us to hear her properly, we both had to keep repeating questions & asking clarifying one's as we didn't catch it all. Finally it all made sense - appy hour was actually for the appies! Our boneless wings (basically lovely large chunks of chicken meat) in honey garlic sauce & catcus cut fries was exactly the sharing portion needed to enjoy the evening. Tasty & not too heavy in the stomach, being that it was so late in the night. Love that when I asked if there was non-alcholic Bellini options that she made me a slushie mocktail tasting like peach. It was extra awesome how she was on top of refilling water (not usually the case in a bar) & checking in on us. For her service alone, it would of been 5 stars. However, if you're to include level of cleanliness, we noticed that a larger amount of people had left the bar prior to our arrival, as there was a lot of tables yet to be cleared off (which we totally get with one server on that it takes longer to tend to those things). However, the bathrooms (shared with the restaurant) needed some TLC kind of maintenance. Which is odd as having codes for the washrooms (situated in a location that's as far into the restaurant as one can go as a customer) would make one think they'd be going the extra mile to have the place spotless. So one can't help wonder who exactly are you trying to keep out if it wasn't to reduce the bathroom use long enough to keep it clean? It was an odd thing & the first BPs I've ever seen this in. Overall, location, food, atmosphere, AC & our waitress was enough that this left us satisfied with our choice for the evening cool off & light supper.

Tried Tony's recently and had a bit of a mixed experience. We ordered two pizzas--one pepperoni and…read moreone pepperoni & sausage. The pepperoni & sausage was decent, but overall a little bland. The plain pepperoni was okay as well, though also lacking flavor. We did ask for extra sauce, but unfortunately didn't receive it, which might've helped. On the plus side, the pricing is pretty reasonable for what you get, and the pizza boxes are actually really cool--they have reheating instructions printed right on them, which is a nice touch. We ordered takeout, so we didn't dine in, but the restaurant itself looked really nicely decorated with classic Italian vibes, and the lighting inside was warm and inviting. Overall, not bad for the price, but could definitely use a bit more flavor and attention to order details.

We were have an miserable night and needed some comfort pizza. Go to Tony's. The place is dated but…read morehere it seems to work. Lots of people are chatting over pizza and wine. It seems like people are discussing mysteries with the dim light. Pretty basic menu but a well cultivated one. Pizza, Appies, Pasta and Entrees. There is something there for everyone. We tonight decided to split a pizza and went with our favourite - Sal's Deluxe -Prosciutto, capocollo, marinated tomato sauce and bocconcini cheese. This is thier top seller. But really there is no fail here. Service was good. The server was friendly, prompt and helpful. We felt welcomed here. Now onto the pizza - delicious as usual. Crust was crisp, toppings were amazing but the best thing about the pizza was the sauce. So tangy and flavourful. If you want a comfortable pizza night come here!