Excellent food, lovely ambiance. Service quality was great. Good place for an anniversary or…read morebirthday.

I arrived with my two friends without reservations, I had completely forgotten that it was a Friday…read moreof the Thanksgiving Weekend. We asked to be seated with our favourite server, Vicki, and after some minor adjustments (due to the very busy evening) it was graciously arranged by Dom himself! So nice also to have him sit with us and chat for a moment! Pleasure to meet you. My spaghetti with meatballs and mushrooms was hot and robust with a distinct homemade freshness. Vicki kept our bread and drinks topped up and took the time to chat briefly and cheerfully. Over service alone I know we will all three returned many times. That beautiful home goodness is what you get at this five star Establishment in Oshawa. You'll want to come back and bring friends too! Thanks Avanti Trattoria for a wonderful experience.

Secnd trip to Scaddabush was made awful by the service, not the food, which was just okay this…read moretime. Restaurants do not love when you ask to move tables. I can understand that, to a degree. However--if the first couple who arrives is a) older and b) clearly has a member with mobility issues, why would you choose to seat them at the most awkward table in the house, which involved mildly hoisting oneself up to get into the chairs, and then realizing that the chairs are too small for the table. That sort of weird aesthetic. Then the second couple shows up with a baby. Stroller will be a foot or so well below eye level, and no chance of a high chair. "Could we please move to one of the many tables outside instead?" Should not be greeted by snark, nasty asides, and cursory eye rolling. Grow up. This went on throughout the whole meal. To hell with you, who should have been old enough (late 30s?) to know better. Why not enforce the no-smoking policy better, instead? You let three guys in shirts that last fit them in middle school smoke within 10 feet of us. And the baby.

Another lovely Scaddabush location Came here on a Friday…read morenight and it was jam packed It is inside a plaza with all the other chained restaurants and a theater The service was great, the environment was clean and spacious; on par with all the other locations The food was good and hot They don't offer dealcohlized wine but they do have a Heineken 0.0 and other moctails could be done without alcohol Will definitely return for a few more bites

A Wonderful Surprise at A Tavola in Whitby!…read more I hadn't been back to A Tavola in almost 10 years--ever since becoming vegan--because I assumed there wouldn't be much on the menu for me. Last night, my friends and I decided to go anyway, knowing the quality was always great... and I'm so glad we did! To my surprise and delight, Chef Vito let us know that all of their pastas are vegan and he could easily modify the sauces to suit my diet. The food was absolutely delicious--it tasted just like the meals I had in Italy. The quality, attention to detail, and service were even better than I remembered. I started with the fennel and orange salad, followed by a beautifully adapted pasta dish, and every bite was perfection. We left so happy that we chose to support a locally owned restaurant instead of a corporate chain. It's such a joy to celebrate the small businesses in our community that truly care about their craft. We'll definitely be back!

A great small local Italian restaurant. We've had many of…read morethe dishes here and there were no disappointments. Great service too.

This was by far the best italien food in durham and possibly the GTA. We had the Grilled octopus,…read moreMixed Seafood Platter, Carbonara and Tiramisu. I would opt out of getting the grilled octopus as we expected grilled and not in a soup but the rest is beyond amazing especially the seafood platter and the Tiramisu. Can't wait to come back and try different dishes.

I've been here twice and gotta say, the place is always busy and they got nice ambience. Having…read moresaid that, both times I found the service to be slow. You really need patience to eat here. This is not a fast serve restaurant. First we got the Branzino which was pretty good and tender. Then we got a pasta dish which had no flavour and was blend so probably wouldn't order again. We also got the ribeye which was pretty good. For dessert, we had the apple blossom with gelato and toffee and it was delicious. They also had lots of mocktails options which we appreciate. Overall, this is a decent choice for Italian when you're in the Whitby area but pack lots of patience and you'll be fine.

So I asked a local to recommend a good, non-chain pizzeria, and they immediately said "Tuscan…read moreWolf!" And who am I to doubt an expert? The vibe inside is very bright and open on the ground floor. The second floor has larger tables, and a bit more dark and refined. But the downstairs shouts "Family!", and there were a couple there while eating. It's lonely eating solo sometimes, but on the other hand, you can usually get a bar seat when the place is packed, which is what I did. Service was quick and cheerful. They have an extensive menu of Italian dishes, but I wanted pizza, so I ordered their red sauce choice called "Parmigiana". (When do I never want pizza? That's a good question!) The pizza came in good time, and was the perfect size for someone like me. Two normal people could also probably share it. I shed a little teat when it came, because it was uncut, with a steak knife and fork for me to do the honors. Not a tear from the pizza, but from good memories of Mangia E Bevi, whete they served pizza the same way...sob. The pizza came with lots of parmesan cheese added either after or late in the baking process, so it wasn't gross and burnt. Also thin sliced eggplant, with that goopy yet chewy texture I like in my eggplant on pizzas. The sauce was savory with a hint of tomato sweetness, and the crust was chewy and a bit darkly blistered but not burnt. Wonderful! A great pizza place, and they do have a huge menu of things besides pizza. I overheard one trio say they drove three hours to get there, and they said it was worth it. And I would definitely agree.

Huge menu. More choices than you can imagine. Not a fancy place but easy parking, really friendly…read morestaff and pizzas were all cooked perfectly. Also shared a large salad that was fresh and tasty. For individual pizzas these are quite big. Crusts were thin and perfectly cooked.

I have never been disappointed with any of the meals or the service, everything is top-notch…read more Highly recommend.

Excellent grilled cheese with chicken sandwich. Attentive…read moreand friendly waitress Quiet and comfortable booth.

This spot really doesn't look like much when walking by it but we decided to check it out because…read moreof the great reviews. It is in the same plaza as Value Village and Play It Again Sports. First off, the man working, who ended up being the owner, was super friendly! It is him and his wife that own and run the restaurant. They were very grateful for our business. To be honest, I wasn't expecting much as the inside of the restaurant feels more like a diner. They offer breakfast, salads, pasta, panini, and pizzas. We ordered a Caesar salad which was great and decent portion. We also ordered the Penne Rose - highly recommend. They offer large portions, the sauce was rich and the pancetta was delicious. This was comparable to high-end restaurant quality - reminded me of the Penza dish from Grazie except under $15! We also ordered the alfredo pasta and this was very tasty. They have a wood burning pizza oven so of course we had to try it and we were not disappointed. The fungi pizza was delicious and the large was under $15! I would recommend this spot if you are looking for a really good, filling, and inexpensive (relatively) meal! Also, this is one of the small businesses I'd like to continue supporting because the owner is lovely.

So this is my second time coming to Ali's, and I have to say that this is my absolute favorite…read moreItalian eatery. Their chicken Parmigiana he is literally like no other, it's so good, spicy and saucy. I make sure to ask for extra spice and rosé sauce and it is absolutely delicious.

Yummy pizza. Nice crust generous toppings, and reasonably priced…read more Free delivery is a bonus

Local pizzeria with the best pizza and service. We ordered the party size pizza and it was just…read moreamazing the thin crust and everything picked it up and it was piping hot. Just amazing. Definitely not going back to the local dominoes or pizza pizza. Definitely will be back

Once again, we made our pilgrimage to KB on December 23 to celebrate my birthday. We were greeted…read morein fine, friendly fashion, and my husband and I both enjoyed the special cocktail of the day. My son had a Moscow Mule that was jazzed up in a very cool way. My daughter stuck to the tried-and-true diet pepsi, and our friendly waitstaff joked with her about her sobriety! Guess who drove home? The rest of us then moved on to the excellent wine list. For dinner, I had the very delicious lamb shank with greens, polenta, and honey-sweet heirloom beets. My daughter enjoyed a veal steak and my son enjoyed his succulent, heirloom roast chicken. My husband found his seafood pasta over-salted (he really is sensitive to that - I like my food well salted). I suggested that he ask for a wedge of lemon, but our friendly server offered an even better, bold suggestion: sambal oelek. True to word, it cut through the saltiness. He was so pleased. I was so surprised by this idea. I'll have to give sambal oelek a bit more consideration. The appetizers and desserts were delightful, and the entire meal was so fun and creative! I think that I'll come here on my birthday every year! See my previous reviews to find out my history at the wonderful KB Food! You can't go wrong with KB Food: the best fine dining that Durham Region has to offer!

Great farm to table restaurant still offering great service and food. We came on a Sunday for a…read more"date night", we ended up sitting at the bar but moved to a table when one opened up. The bartender was friendly and knowledgeable, and when we moved to our table our server was also great. Cocktails were fabulous and the ambiance of the place is very nice. My wife ordered this vegetarian squash dish and she loved it. I ordered the steak and the cook was perfect but I found the sauce overpowering. It's personal preference, I like my steak with just salt and pepper without sauce. My fault for not reading the menu correctly. The sides of purée and veggies were great. Overall KB hits it out of the ballpark and is so much better than the chain upscale eateries.

Italian | New Management| Street Parking…read more We newly moved to Oshawa so we celebrated our anniversary here and we had a blast! We were told it was previously owned by another owner for years and named something else for 45 years. It was recently renamed while keeping it's legend. The service was lovely, Morgan made our night very memorable. She was attentive and kind. The bread was warm and served with a fluffy honey hinted butter. The wine was good, I do wish that they had a bigger wine list selection. I asked for chili oil and it was amazing. It was made in house, flavourful and spicier than average. The appetizer was freshly fried, delicious and came with a flavourful truffle cream sauce. The tomato soup of the day was flavourful, with bites of ingredients, beautiful. The lamb shank was fall off the bones good. The ribeye was done to perfection. Our cheesecake was lovely and not overly sweet. Overall I had a pleasant experience and would definitely return to try more.

We made a phone reservation for a Friday evening dinner with friends, excited to return to Fazio's…read moreafter more than 12 years. Upon arrival, however, we were met with a very large wedding party gathering in the restaurant. The noise level was overwhelming, and we were seated very close to the event. This was never mentioned at the time of our reservation. Had we been informed, we likely would have chosen a different venue. Unfortunately, the issues continued. Three out of the four entrées we wanted were unavailable, which was disappointing given the limited menu. When our meals did arrive, they were brought out before the salads we had ordered -- simply forgotten. Later, before asking if we wanted more wine, coffee, or dessert (which we did), we were asked how we intended to pay the bill. It left us feeling rushed and unwelcome. The food itself was just okay -- not particularly memorable and not especially traditional or authentic Italian. The crème brûlée was especially poor and something I would strongly advise skipping. Overall, this was a disappointing experience. Legend of Fazio's may get another visit someday, but likely not for another 12 years -- or longer -- once this experience has faded from memory.