First time here and really impressed. Fresh baked bread,…read morecrispy outside and soft inside with very generous fillings. We ordered a whole sandwich and 5 people still couldn't finish it, portion is huge. Will definitely come back

Avoid this spot…read more Veal sandwich is incredibly bland and they charge for any additional toppings which is silly and unconventional for sandwiches. Desserts tasted like a grocery store and not authentic and the pizza was disgusting. Woman working here couldn't remember our simple order and kept messing up and literally had to repeat the order 3-4 different times.

Came here with my friends for lunch to celebrate my birthday. We were a group of 12 with a…read morereservation and they sat us in a lovely private room. The restaurant is located in a historic building and is tastefully decorated. As soon as I entered the restaurant, we were warmly greeted bonjourno! It felt like I was going to experience eating in a restaurant in Italy. My husband ordered the white anchovies appetizer and I, the aracini. Both these were throughly enjoyed. He had the rigatoni for his main and I, the bolognese. He had much higher expectations & said that he's had more flavorful guanciale before. He did like that the pasta was cooked a perfect al dente. My bolognese was delicious. The cook on the pasta was perfect as well & the ragu was some of the best I've had. We did both note that our pasta dishes was a bit on the salty side. My friend who had the same main as me mentioned this as well. These are minor things that can be easily corrected. Some other things I noticed was when our server refilled my glass of water, some of the water ended up on the table & she just left it instead of wiping it up. Also, my friend had the gnocchi which comes with mussels still in the shell & she wasn't given an empty bowl to discard of the eaten mussels shells so it just ended right back into the dish she was eating out of. I really appreciated being gifted a small bag of the strozzapreti to take home. I did enjoy the food enough to come back again.

Authentic Italian food. Food is delicious but lukewarm. Portion size is decent. Staff are quite…read moreattentive and fast.

After seeing the great reviews I knew I had to try Nonno's when I was in the area! I finally got a…read morecouple pizzas today and I can say that the reviews are justified! I'm not a pizza expert by any means and it took me a while to figure out what really set Nonno's apart from your conventional chain pizza. The ingredients are fresh, the sauce is good, but I think what hooked me is the crust. The crust has enough crispness to it to hold a slice's shape and has a delicious chew to it! I'll have to go out of my way more often to get Nonno's pizza and I'll have to try their calzones and veal sandwiches!!

Very disappointed. Wings were cold and hard even though were just out of oven.Garlic bread was…read moregross.like a slice of cheese thrown on a stale bun and microwaved.First and last.Giorgios 100 times better and more friendly

I stumbled upon this restaurant thanks to Google. I was looking for a nice restaurant for my…read morebirthday with a good friend. We had a reservation for 8 pm and the restaurant was full. It did take them 40 minutes to take our orders. There was only 1 server and the owners working so it was understandable. I had great company and a delicious Aperol spritz to keep us company. The food was delicious. We got the arugula salad, grilled calamari, and seafood linguine. I got a tiramisu for my birthday dessert and it was delicious. The owner and server sang Happy Birthday and sent very sweet birthday wishes. I'll be back to try other dishes. Thank you for your warm hospitality and great food.

Wife and I went on a Saturday early evening. Bread and oil was very good, calamari also very good…read more Both had pasta which was OK, not great. Ravioli was too watery, flavour so so. Biggest issue was the service. Waited close to 10 minutes after being seated before anyone came. Every course was slow to be served and waiting for the bill took excessive time. Been there before and all was great, this time not so much due to terrible service. May or may not go back.

I came here while visiting a friend, and this restaurant was their recommendation. I'm really glad…read moreI listened, because Sarpa ended up being such a lovely surprise. The atmosphere was polished without feeling stiff, elegant but still very comfortable, and on the evening we visited it was pleasantly calm rather than crowded, which made the whole meal feel even more enjoyable. The staff was also very friendly, and that warmth added a nice personal touch to the experience. We started with a few dishes to share, and everything felt thoughtfully prepared. The pasta was rich, comforting, and full of flavor, the lamb was tender and satisfying, and the fish was beautifully cooked with a nice balance of freshness and smokiness. Even the presentation had that refined look without trying too hard. By the time dessert arrived, I was already happy, but it ended the meal on such a cozy note. Overall, this is the kind of place that feels elegant and understated at the same time. Definitely a great spot near Oak Ridges when you want a dinner that feels special but still relaxed.

I called Wednesday evening to book for 13 people and they said they would let me know. Over 24…read morehours later I have not heard a word back. Nice to have so much business with all these restaurants going out of business that you can ignore a request for this type of reservation. If this is the service they provide before you get there what is it like when you are there? Very upset potential customer!!!!

Foods amazing love the staff Always have a great meal here it's a must go in Stouffvilleread more

Dined here for the first time for a birthday and it was outstanding. We ended up here because our…read morefirst choice was all booked up -so glad it was because I think I may have found my go to spot for when I'm craving Italian food. To start we had two orders of fried calamari and Pastaggio Baskets (Bruschetta baskets); the calamari was cooked perfectly. We were also provided with bread and some olive oil with (I think) a balsamic reduction. For entreés: Veal Parmigiana, Fettuccine Alfredo, Lasagna and Pappardelle with Spicy Jumbo Shrimp. Veal was tender and had great flavor. All the pastas were amazing. The lasagna, I personally had, and based on the texture and tenderness it felt like it was made to order -maybe one of the best lasagnas I've had....good portion and a very nice meat sauce. I did have a bite of the Pappardelle with spicy shrimp and that was fantastic but maybe just a bit too spicy for my taste. We brought our own cake to celebrate but I was so impressed by the freshness of the food I had to get some dessert to go...I'm a sucker for tiramisu. Unfortunately they sold out and all they had left was a Banana Cake with a cream cheese icing and that did not disappoint -so soft and moist, again made me wonder if it was another item made that day. The icing had the perfect amount of sweetness so that it was not overpowering the cake. The restaurant had a rustic, very open and welcoming feel to it -a very mellow vibe that was easy to converse in. All the staff were very friendly and went above and beyond A+.

Tried Italian North of the city and it was good…read more Pretty busy on a weekend so be sure to rsvp. Upon entering, you'll notice it's not the biggest restaurant but they use their space efficiently to maximize tables. Their drinks were a good pour, came nice and stiff. Cesar salad was salad and homemade dressing. Dressing was fresh with a hint of mustard. I enjoyed that slight variation. Didn't come with Parmesan cheese or croutons - not sure I'm in for or against that as of yet. Pastas were good. Had a spaghetti carbonara and a farfalle carbone which had smaller sized tiger shrimp. A little pricy for what it was but still really amazing food.

Casa, means home in Italian. I was hoping this restaurant would hold true to its name. However, I…read morecan't tell you how unwelcome I felt the moment my family (me and my two kids) stepped foot in this restaurant. On a Wednesday evening just past 8:00pm, we arrived at the doors of the restaurant and was greeted by I presume the owner of the business who mumbled something along the lines of them getting ready to close shop. And if we are dining in we should make it a quick one. This is despite the fact, that they were scheduled to close at 9:30, both according to their sign and Google. Anyways, we were seated by the owner and eventually served by the server. To be objective the server was courteous and generally competent, however, he did fail to top up our waters throughout the duration of the meal. Food wise it was above average. The Caesar salad was quite different from most restaurants where there's no croutons, no bacon and no shaved cheese. But I thought it was enjoyable and I like the fact that the salad had traces of anchovy taste. The Margherita pizza was alright. The tomato sauce was refreshing and the cheese tasted right. The flour had a a pretty good floury taste, but the body of the pizza could be a bit more well done. My favourite part of the meal was the Bucatini All'Amatriciana pasta. It's an interesting pasta texture that I've never experience before; clearly homemade. The guanciale gave the pasta a nice umami taste. However, the above average food was not enough to overcome the unwelcoming feeling that hung over us. One thing I forgot to mention is before the meal, I had a couple pieces of garbages from my kids that I wanted to dispose of. The washroom had no garbage bin and on the way out they had a box that resembled garbage bins in a fast food restaurant. I mistakened it for a garbage bin and after I disposed of the garbage, I was told by the same owner that it was not a garbage can. Although I wouldn't say he was totally rude, the statement was blunt and the facial expression and body language pretty much gave it away. One thing that was positive about the experience was at least their transparency toward their non-participation in the tax break government initiative. They had a sign posted right on their main entrance. Mi Casa, Sous casa... my AXX... no wait that's Spanish. Whatever... you know how I feel about Casa Carbone.

I have to say if I've been in Markham my whole life and I'm surprised I never tried this place…read more I would have to say this place is one of the best Italian places I ever tried in my life. I have to say they're are a little cheap as it was my birthday I thought they would give the dessert for free but they charged for the dessert it's all good, let's start of with the calamari, really crispy and tender in the inside expensive like crazy, for entree we ordered rigatoni vodka, papperdalle funghi, and chicken Parmesan, the rigatoni vodka was out of this world, very creamy pasta was cooked al dente and they make fresh pasta here, that's a first, the vodka sauce tasted delicious had a rich tomatoe flavor but super creamy, the papperdalle funghi tasted amazing as well and the chicken Parmesan tasted amazing a billion times better than Sugo. The service was excellent, the waiter was attentive, and the ambiance just seemed a bit claustrophobic as there wasn't much space in the restaurant, if you want to eat here for dinner it is highly recommended to reserve online. Just if it's your birthday don't expect anything for free I forgot to Mention the chocolate cream pie probably one of the best desserts I have ever tasted the filling was so creamy and had the right amount of sweetness and the crust was perfect.

Visited this restaurant for the very first time and it was a great experience. I came with a friend…read moreon a weekday and it got quite busy. We ordered a pepperoni pizza, Orecchiette Sawsage Rapini pasta and calamari fritti to share. The food was delicious, I loved the pasta however the prices are definitely on the higher end. They have a patio which is nice come summer time. However, I wouldn't come here just for a meal on a regular day.

Great food...great service and most items are made in house! Always a plus. I'll be back forever.read more

I think one of the best Italian restaurants I've been too so far…read more I had the calamari and bruschetta, the calamari was good well seasoned the bruschetta was my favourite, the tomatoes and the feta cheese worked perfectly together. I had the special very expensive 50 bucks wild mushroom ravioli, with rack of lamb, portion size is massive, the lamb was cooked perfectly and the mushroom ravioli was one of the best pasta I ever had. This once every ten years because it is very expensive. The dessert was really good a gelato really tasty and not too sweet. The service was excellent the server was really attentive and brought more bread, and the ambiance is really nice I can't believe I never heard of this for all the years I lived here

I made a reservation at Parola for a family event and I was not disappointed!…read more It's an intimate, small restaurant with exceptional cleanliness. The service was amazing. We ordered grilled calamari to share. And it was really delicious, grilled perfectly, not rubbery at all. The balsamic vinegar glaze was also very tasty. For my main I ordered the grilled jumbo shrimp. I've been thinking about these shrimp since I left. They were so good. I especially loved the garlic lemon sauce. It wasn't overly garlicky or sour. It was the perfectly done and complemented the shrimp and veggies. I will definitely be coming back to try more!

If you're seeking authentic Italian flavours with nice sized portions, Parola is certainly worth…read morethe visit. Tucked away in a cozy corner of the neighbourhood, this restaurant impresses with its menu filled with classic Italian dishes. First, it's not large, so plan ahead and make a reservation. We all have our favourites. My wife loves the Mushroom Risotto. My son goes their Veal Piccata. It's filled with flavour and the potatoes are done to perfection. (1 more piece of veal wouldn't hurt as they are small and thinly sliced.) My daughter always asks for their specials as they often have a pasta/shrimp special with extra large shrimp that she favours. I jump from one dish to the next...as they are all tasty. The polenta fries and pizza are good here too, so if you're felling hungry they're good as a dish to share.