A classic Italian restaurant. The rich wood interior and low lighting makes it the spot for an intimate dinner or family gathering. Extensive menu available. Sauce available for sale (the marinara is delicious). And service is excellent. Summertime on the patio is also fantastic read more

Good family spot. I take my daughter here for dinner once every few months when I visit them at SUNY Oswego. Good food good service good price. Everything you want in a local establishment. read more

I walked in an hour before closing and they said the kitchen was closed early tonight. No sign on the door or indication of an event, and there were still people drinking and having a good time in the bar, but I couldn't get dinner. I drove in the snow to get to it too. I would rate the food if I could have gotten anything to eat. read more

Overrated. Your average modern Italian restaurant. There's a lot of loyal local customers. I found it to be blah. The chicken Parm cutlet is a chicken breast cut in half bread it as if it was fried chicken, the breading was so hard the crust and thick it overpowered the thinly pounded out Chicken meat. It was over sauce. I tried to peel off the bread which was sticking to the chicken like glue to only get nasty little bites of chicken so long story short it's more breading than chicken even though they give you two pieces of the chicken that they cut in half not a good experience Not good Italian food read more

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Ordered a shaved steak sandwich and a pizza to be delivered to my house. I'll start with the positive. The food was delivered at the time promised and the delivery person could not have been nicer. Unfortunately, that's where the positive part of this review ends. The pizza crust was undercooked and doughy. Sad because their pizzas are usually very good. The shaved steak sandwich was even worse. The ingredients were basically thrown on two pieces of stale Italian bread and sent out. I'll include a photo and let you judge for yourself. If I worked there, I would be embarrassed to serve this. Especially for $14.00 and a $2.00 delivery fee. Food is always better when you eat it there, but they really need to try harder on the take out orders. read more

Canale's Restaurant - Shave steak sandwich. Stale bread. No condiments. - Pizza Near Me - Oswego, New York

Love love Canales! For decades! We now order and have it delivered! Enough for two nights to make it last so we get a pizza too! We have also had many family gatherings there and they are amazing. Live music with Tony Joseph's band is so much fun as well. Canale's is an Oswego staple. read more

Okay... let me state this a clearly as possible, I'm happy with zero complaints. We had a triple date night tonight that included my Wife and I along with my Son his Girlfriend and her Patents. Everyone was happy. Not one negative thing to say. The food quality, portions, service and ambiance were all on point. A very solid Family Italian restaurant. We all had separate dishes and we all had left overs. Perfect...dinner + lunch all in one plate. My only complaint is that I'm not a local...but the next time I am in town I'd definitely come back. We all like what we like so enjoy life and be happy with your choices. A total Friends & Family recommendation!!! Give it a try.... read more

I took my team to dinner here. The staff was super helpful and patient with all of us. They watched out for our drinks and got our food to us promptly, hot and tasty. The restaurant feels like it is a family owned and well established. It was a very comfortable place to network. I think you will enjoy their food, it was very well made. read more

Food was a bit better but I never went to an Italian Restarant that up charges for various sauces - Had gnocchi and there was $5.00 sauce up charges Had a side salad and another $2.5 romaine lettuce up charge - when I asked if the lettuce was bagged it was not for my benefit it was for the restaurants bc I always send that poisoned bleached lettuce back so when I was offered an alternative I didn't think I'd be charged. I would have happily declined the salad rather than end up paying 8.50 So walking on I'm ok with a $16.00 gnocchi but I'm in for $30.00. The waiter should have said there was an up charge... I only had enuff money plus my gas money to get home so I wasn't able to tip. Bill should have been at most $23.00 and a $4.00 tip. Both the customer as well as bartender ended up loosing out. Next time I'll carefully scan the menu for extra charges and make sure I'm not ordering something.im happy to be without. I was at Delmonico's and for $8.00 less I had a meal that was twice as good and freshly made: Disappointing to say the least bc the Restarant ended up gouging me and prevented the waiter their tip read more

This is a review of the take out from Canales, I know take out isn't always as good as dining in, we sat down to eat within 5 minutes of getting it so it was fresh. Chicken parm - chicken was tough and soggy breading without much flavor, sauce was supposed to be meat sauce but seemed like more chunks of tomatoes. Chicken riggies - no spice options available but did come slightly spiced as expected and was good but nothing special. Still trying to figure out why we couldn't get regular spaghetti instead of spaghettini but anyways, overall an OK experience the food was not bad or gross but definitely not worth the higher prices. Parking is a cluster, food taste better at home, probably never go back. read more

First time there last night. For a way upstate Italian restaurant, we found it to be average. The portions were large & we certainly were full. Would come back buy try something else. read more

food is rather boring and awfully expensive and if you ask, is there a Canale's on the premises there never is one.

Visiting from Texas to salmon fish and our guide recommended this place. Such a great dinner after being on the river fishing we couldn't have asked for a better ending to our day. We had the pepperoni provolone and Hungarian peppers for appetizer and so will try to duplicate at home. My husband had the black and blue paste and said it's the best ever. I had the rigatoni and traditional sauce with meatballs. So good! I couldn't finish it was so much food. The pumpkin cheese cake... well it seemed to disappear while I went to the rest room! We had the Brunelli wine....Bandi... highly recommend!!! Love this place and would be back. read more

The food was not appetizing. Did not taste how it should've, was very disappointed. Only giving two stars because of the nice service.

I have tried to find better Marinara. I have been unsuccessful. Canale's has the best marinara I have ever tasted.

Its a nice place, good food, slightly pricey. The atmosphere is nice for dates or family gatherings. Ive never had a bad meal.

this place is Absolutely amazing!, we've been here 3 times now and have LOVED EVERYTHING every single time! the tuscan chicken is phenomenal! Drinks are wonderful too! great place! With great staff! Definitely a 5 restaurant. read more

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One of the best lemon drop martinis (2) I've had!!! Thank you!! I'll be back!! And next time we'll just eat at the bar! Such a great bartender, wish I knew her name! We also had a great waitress. The chicken parm fabulous, could only eat one but I'll have lunch tomorrow. The new updates and outdoor seating are great. Sauce so rich snd delicious. Last night in New York special and dinner delicious. Oswego is an amazing city read more

Pleasant place with value food and very tasty sauce on fresh pasta. Salad nice. House dressing yummy Got steak with shrimp with bread service pasta and a glass of water for less than $30 with tip. Nice people nice portions, got some take home from dinner. Bartender good company. read more

Canale's Restaurant - Streak tips and Alfredo Shrimp. - Pizza Near Me - Oswego, New York

Baked ziti is not made with ziti. It is made with penne. Pasta tastes stale and soggy. Service was not good either. Waitress barely checked in on our table. Lighting was very dim and the heat was blasting to the point that we were sweating at our table. read more

Their pizza and wings were excellent. The charcuterie board was a great appetizer. Tried the veal, it was very salty, which made it almost inedible. They have a nice selection of beer and wine, and have a large outdoor patio where live music is performed! Will be back, likely to try some of their pasta dishes. read more

Annoyed by size of party immediately, so probably not the bets option if you are having a birthday or gathering if more than 8. Food is subpar. Vodka sauce is sour, Marinara is too sweet, employees are friendly but there are definitely better options. read more

Not sure why a long established family restaurant would let their quality of food go down. It tastes like everything is processed. No old time flavor and home made taste that made this place special. Not to mention the service! read more

The vodka sauce here tastes and looks nothing like any vodka sauce I have eaten anywhere else. It is an incredibly bland mixture of clumps of tomato and chunks of onion, with no evidence of cream or cheese whatsoever. There's nothing here to meld or reduce. It's so flavorless I was glad to find only enough "sauce" on the top layer of penne. At least this way, I can doctor the rest and come up with something edible. read more

Why isn't the rating 5 stars and why isn't everyone ordering the Morolo Combo, a show-stopping offering with chicken parm, a meatball, a sausage and rigatoni? The Utica greens are outstanding; unlike the versions that reduce the vegetable into an ensemble player, this one expertly keeps escarole front and center even with the impressive performances of supporting players like prosciutto, beans and cheese. read more

I dreamt of the Baked Ziti... A dream so clear and precise that my salivary glands twinged and pulsed with desire. My desire has been satiated. I almost sat there in reverential church-silence (except for the occasional moan of delight) while I took each lovely bite. I have been to the most exclusive and famous Italian eateries, but I will always hold those restaurants to the highest of standards, set by Canale's, many years ago. read more

Always recommended. Service is always nice and friendly. Food is the Italian food I grew up on.

Local favorite Italian restaurant gives generous portions for meals with great sides and drinks; only ironic drawback is the tidal wave of sauce in/on products. However the staff is really wonderful and helpful read more

I liked the sauce the chicken Parmesan was very good the meatballs were great I liked the soft bread but they need to work on there salads that come out for the dinners we had no flavor of any kind but oil and lettuce read more

If you don't have an Italian Nonna .... I am sorry ! BUT you can go to Canale's and you'll feel the love from the moment you walk in. The food is awesome ... the wait staff is the BEST. You'll leave with a fully belly and heart !! Just like the magic of Nonnaoh ya and leftovers for sure . This place makes the OG Nonna PROUD! read more

I placed an order for delivery about a month ago and had such a pleasant experience from start to finish. The gentleman on the phone was very polite, the delivery was fast and friendly . Both the appetizer and dinners were hot and SO delicious. Will definitely be eating there more often read more

A go-to favorite that never disappoints. The minestrone soup is very good- I sometimes will stop for takeout just for the soup. The chicken Marcella is a personal favorite (but I really miss the twice baked potato). You really can't go wrong here- the pizza is great as well! Also the baked haddock- yum! And any pasta dish, especially the gnocchi. Chicken Parmesan is fantastic. From appetizers to desserts- you will leave feeling cozy and content. read more

Note to chef, fish should not have a fishy smell to it. Fried Fisherman's platter $30 all frozen heat and eat, straight up Sisco cafeteria quality food. NY strip steak no seasoning and fatty. Short on staff and loud dinning room. 3 ppl $130 with tip. Won't be going back. read more

Food is amazing here. I had the Morolo Combo which is A combination of chicken parmigiana, Italian sausage and a meatball with a side of rigatoni fixed Romano style; served with a salad. So delicious, meat sauce is to die for. Definitely will be back to try the other dishes. Only down side to this place is when you first come in it has a smell of dirty carpet. Restaurant would be 10 times better if it didn't smell. Please change your carpet. read more

Canale's Restaurant - a bowl of salad and a plate of bread - Pizza Near Me - Oswego, New York

Stopped in this weekend during Oswego's parent weekend and was impressed with the tasty food and great service. The restaurant was well staffed for a busy Saturday afternoon and all interactions were professional and pleasant. My hungry college student was so excited for "real" food, and Canale's did not disappoint! The bruschetta was a great way to start our meal. Chicken parm was crispy and the meatballs were delicious. Both smothered in a terrific tomato homemade tomato sauce. 2 appetizers and 2 full meals for under $70. Authentic Italian and will definitely be back next time I make the drive out there. read more

I have always loved this restaurant, but I ordered a side salad, a pasta and 2 slices of carrot cake for delivery and I have been waiting for 2 and a half hours. They are not picking up their phone to at least let me know that it is going to be longer, and no updates on the status of my delivery. This is by far the worst experience I have had with ordering takeout and customer service, unacceptable. Thank god it is just me starving and not kids or a whole family. I have called and it just rings, and I have called again and they decline the call, even if they are too busy they should not be ignoring their customers because they can't keep up. read more

I've been coming to Oswego to fish the Oswego River for browns and steelhead and Lake Ontario for browns and salmon for many years. And, every time I come we eat in Syracuse or Liverpool before driving north. Food selection in Oswego has always been a challenge. After all these years guide Andy Bliss of Chasin Tail Adventures finally told me to try Canale's. He said it was real Italian and good. He was right. Canale's isn't going to wow you, but it's a definite winner in this town. It's a 3.5. A notch better than average. And, more than affordable. There's a tremendous amount of value here, good service and that rare old-school Italian restaurant style feel. You won't be disappointed following a visit here. In fact, it will likely be your go-to destination in town, as it will be ours. Finally, something edible in town! I ordered the chicken parm with spaghetti. The sauce was awesome. Very tasty and sweet and the chicken was cooked perfectly, very thin and tender. I didn't need to use a fork. Well done! I enjoyed every bite. My cousin ordered the sausage sandwich and was impressed. Wonderful tasting sausage with great bread. The pizza was good, but not amazing. Average pizza. The toppings were tasty, but light on the sauce. Meanwhile, there wasn't a single item we saw brought to a table that didn't look good. When it Oswego, this place is a must. read more

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Took out of town family there for dinner and were very pleased. Giving it 4 because I think the Italian dressing is lame. They don't put much on, and there are no spices. However, all the other things we ordered were excellent. We enjoyed the flavor and the serving size had most of us bringing home leftovers. The waitress was pleasant and the prices were fair. We'll most likely make it a staple spot in Oswego read more

Canales is the restaurant to go to when your family comes into town to visit you at school or if you are going on a nice date. There are few "nice" restaurants in Oswego and this is one of them. There is plenty of room for large parties and the menu is big. I have had a variety of dishes here and they were all delicious. Even the house salad before the meal is good. The waitstaff is hit or miss, some of the female staff members are rude, but what are you going to do. Lunches here tend to be on the slower side and the place can really fill up for dinner. Definitely a safe choice when dining out. read more

The experience here was anything but excellent. Inspite of previous reviews. Why such poor rating? 1) We made reservations, but the hostess didn't seem all too concerned that we didn't have a table...instead, we were offered a seating at the bar (waited an additional 6min for a table). 2) Our server did not introduce herself to us and we were not offered any specials of the evening (if any at all). 3) Food arrived in a timely manner less than 15min. Pasta was covered in very thick sauce. Seemed like it was drying on the bottom of the pot. The pasta, by itself had no flavor...bland and the chicken Marsala was swimming in oil rather than the Marsala sauce. Too many mushrooms and no garnishing (no capers, chopped parsley, or a lemon wheel). 4) Again, our server NEVER offered us any coffee or desert at the end of our meal. A very bad experience here. Felt rushed and unattended to. This place felt more a drive by diner than a well established Italian restaurant. Mamma Canales is going to roll in her grave when she reads this one! read more