So glad I decided to stop by this place! Definitely a must try when arriving in Toronto ! The…read morebartender Emmanuel gave such a warm greeting and took the time to give me a grand tour of the menu, specialties, and featured Puglian themed dishes. He made excellent recommendations on food and drinks & I followed all of them gladly. After mentioning I like spicy food he offered the Sausage and Fennel Rigatoni, which could possibly be one of the best pastas I've ever had! Emmanuel & his partner Melo were so attentive and welcoming after such a long day- they made the experience even better. I love that the restaurant makes their pasta & mozzarella fresh it house- you can definitely taste the quality. 10/10 will definitely recommend this place & stop by every time I am in town! Thank you so much

Stopped by Scaddabush (Airport location on Carlson) to meet a colleague and was honestly surprised…read moreby how busy it was for a Wednesday evening! The food was excellent, and the service was just as good; attentive without being over the top. I hadn't been in a few years, and this visit definitely reminded me why I liked it in the first place. Looking forward to going back soon.

On a Tuesday night it was me and a party of 20…read more The manhattan was palatable. Perhaps you should order wine The spinach salad was delicious. So simple but the balance of sweet and savory was ideal Penne con pollo has to the the hottest temp pasta I ever received The chicken was a small dice and the sauce vodka sauce like Overall a solid dinner with prompt and efficient service. Service was perfect

We weren't initially planning to eat here but our first option was a bust... and I'm so glad it…read morewas. This place doesn't look like much from the outside and is definitely a little dated but the food and service was excellent. We were treated like family from the moment we walked in and it felt like we were visiting our Italian grandmothers house. The bruschetta was excellent and the meatballs were seasoned well (although the gravy was a tad on the spicy side). The calamari was probably the only dish that was just ok. It's grilled and while that's not a big deal, it picked up a slight burnt flavor that several in the group felt was a little off putting. All of the main courses were solid including the salmon that I ordered. I also got the caprese salad and it was visually impressive and seasoned really well. One of my colleagues was impressed with the vegetables and how perfectly they were cooked (and asked that I include that in my comments ). The dessert options looked fantastic but we opted to pass... probably a miss! Would definitely go back again so don't let the outside fool you!

My second time visiting Via Allegro Ristorante and their fine-dining atmosphere is top notch. The…read moreservice was pleasant and the food we had was deliciously served with high quality. We had the Truffled Mushroom Risotto (5/5) and the Prime Striploin (5/5), as well as tiramisu and creme brulee for dessert. Truffled Musshroom Risotto had shavings of the wild mushrooms. The dish had the rich aroma of the truffles which we delightfully indulged ourselves with. I highly recommend ordering this dish because no other place makes it quite like Via Allegro. Prime Striploin was cooked to perfection. It was so tender and juicy. We liked how they didn't have it with any gravy, letting their culinary technique with the steak speaks for itself. The potatoes were nice and crispy on the outside, yet smooth on the inside. The vegetables were cooked nicely. The desserts were satisfying, a great way to finish off our meals. I would come back again. Highly recommend this place for celebrating special occasions and/or to satisfy your cravings for Italian dishes. PS If you're into wine, they have the most extensive collection of wine which they won numerous awards for.

**Restaurant Review: Vivo Allegra, Etobicoke**…read more Today, I had the pleasure of dining at the exquisite Vivo Allegra in Etobicoke, and I must say, it was a culinary delight! To start, I indulged in the **lobster spoons** and a **Caesar salad**. The salad was remarkably crisp and fresh, enhanced by their amazing homemade dressing. A delightful touch was the homemade chili oil, which added a unique kick! For the main course, I savored the **braised ribs for two**, cooked to absolute perfection. Accompanied by creamy **mashed potatoes** and perfectly roasted **Brussels sprouts**, it was a feast for the senses! To top off this wonderful meal, I enjoyed a slice of **tiramisu** and a refreshing **passionfruit cocktail** that was simply delicious. Overall, Vivo Allegra offers an exceptional dining experience that I highly recommend! A special shoutout to our server, Boris, whose attentive service truly enhanced our visit. It was a pleasure to have him! The ambiance of the restaurant is truly exceptional, perfectly adorned for the Christmas season. The space features stunning light fixtures, captivating paintings from the French Renaissance, elegant mirrors, rich wood paneling, and exquisite tile work. The unique blend of decorative vases adds an artistic touch, creating a one-of-a-kind atmosphere that enchants every guest.

Changed name to "Mosaic". Reheated, prepackaged food and the weakest, most watered down cocktails…read morepossible. I assume their goal is to just get business from people who don't want to leave the hotel and will likely never come back again.

OK this place is very different from the previous place called Bliss. New owners I think. The…read morerestaurant is now called Mosaic. It is obviously Indian owned. Very creative dishes. Velvet and I shared the Chicken Tika Masala pizza. Unique and delicious. We also shared a new dish, beet hummus falafel and shishito peppers. Awesome! Wine prices were good. Service by Edward was excellent.

This hidden gem is a perfect lunch spot, great Italian food, very low prices and friendly service…read more It's like stopping by Nona's house for a visit. Every type of pasta, veal, meatballs, salads, sandwiches...etc. We walked in just before noon and 5 minutes later the place was packed with 50+ people that work in the area. This place is the destination for the local work force, once you try the food you will understand why.

A cute little place where you'd least expect to find one !!!…read moreGood Italian fare and cosy, family like atmosphere. I'll go back

We tried this restaurant for the first time today. We had take-out of Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce,…read moreand Gnocchi with Rose Sauce. Both dishes were awesome! All of the pasta noodles are home-made, and so are the sauces. The elderly gentleman prepared the dishes after we ordered, and was very friendly and courteous, and treated us like family. The restaurant is very popular in the area (there were many take-out customers while we were there). Great food at very affordable prices. We'll be doing take-out from this place very frequently now. Highly recommend!

This place has been around for ages... like at least 20+ years! It's an old school steakhouse in…read moreMalton on Torbram and popular with locals and older crowd. Food (3.75/5) - it's a typical old style steakhouse type menu with mostly steaks and seafood. - Caesar Salad - was quite tasty and home made and tossed. Very garlicky so avoid if you don't like that! - French Onion Soup - a very nicely done appetizer with tasty broth and chewy cheese and bread. - Seafood Pasta Special - it was an average one... sauce bit light in flavour and seafood was ok. - Filet Magnon - it was also average... not bad but nothing special imo. Service (4.5/5) - definitely above average... strong right from entry all the way to the bill. Lots of attention and multiple servers taking care of your table. Atmosphere (4/5) - your rating will depend on who you are, how old you are and the scenario! Its an OG style steakhouse with some velvet, vinyl and stained windows. Dim, intimate set up with wood tables, chairs and moulding. Overall (4/5) - I was hoping the steak would be a bit better but maybe other cuts would have been a better choice. Appetizers were great and the service was very good. Worth checking out if the atmosphere is a fit for you.

I love this place!!!! Totally old school; dark, dingy, and…read morereally great food!! Killer salads and the pickles n olives are outstanding along with the garlic bread!!! Blue cheese stuffed olives & martinis!!!! Fugetaboutit! BBQ ribs = I know how do you go down this road??? Well lemme tellu, they are great. Raw oysters, equally great. Buddy had strip steak and said that it was so so tender. Cheese cake w cappuccino - oooofa

Great restaurant, fantastic staff. The only issue is the angry little midget that runs kareoke…read more Awful. Too busy drinking. Destroy's the vibe of the place. Great for anything other than that shitshow!

Great veal parm. Specially for the price. If you like Karaoke they do it every Friday night.read more

The pasta here was perfectly al dente, and the vodka sauce was super flavourful. The star of the…read moredish wqs is definitely the housemade oil that's drizzled over the pasta. That packed flavor made the dish even better. The Cappuccino paired well with the meal and was light and creamy. It's a family run restaurant that really gives off homey and cozy vibes. You definitely feel like you're being fed authentic Italian home food.

One of the best discoveries during Covid!…read more I finally had an opportunity to do takeout and I wasn't disappointed. The owner was so friendly and hospitable, you can tell he cares about his business and the food that he serves! It's located around the corner from Dav's Hot Spot, in an industrial area. Their patrons looks like people who work in the area to families who drive out to eat here. They're only open M-F, during business hours, so NOT open on the weekends. :( The menu isn't super extensive, but there's enough on it for everyone. They have apps, sandwiches, pasta as mains, and pizza is on Fridays only! I've tried ALMOST all of their pasta dishes - with the exception of Pescatore, Arrabiata - and the one that stands out the most is their Bolognese! It's soo good. Their sandwiches are also very good, with the Veal being the standout. I haven't had a bad dish here! I find Italian restaurants generally quite pricey for what they serve. However, the prices here are quite reasonable, especially considering the PORTIONS they serve. Definitely at least 2 portions of their pastas, I cannot personally finish a dish! Can someone please direct me if there's a dinner version of this place in the City??

I visited this Italian Eatery a few months ago when they had closed early but still served us when…read morewe requested. This time, I was able to enjoy the patio. Luckily, it had just stopped raining. I LOVE their food & if you haven't had a chance to try them out, GO RIGHT NOW. The meat is **100%** HALAL.

Hands down done of the best Italian food I've ever had. We came with a large party and the staff…read morewas super accommodating and helpful. We got a huge order and just ended up sharing everything so we could all try various pastas. We got veal parmesan, spaghetti bolognese, lasagna and canoloni. But the best thing we ordered was definitely the chicken alfredo. That sauce was to DIE for! Can't wait to come back for more!