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    Kara Mia

    3.7 (65 reviews)
    Open • 3:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Saffron poutine
    Shajitha R.

    Never heard of saffron poutine before but it was delicious! We got the regular size (as per the recommendation of the waiter) and it was more than enough to fill as an appetizer split between 3 people. Next up I tried the Penne Siscillia (I think that's how you spell it?) and it was good! Tons of sausage and the rose sauce was delicious! Very well worth the price of $12.99. A dish like this would cost almost $20 at the usual pasta places I go to. Atmosphere was very cute. Small place but food came pretty quickly and servers were very friendly and helpful. I'd be back to try more of the menu for sure!

    Shaan A.

    3.5 I remember Kara Mia waaaaaay back in the day when it was at Vaughan Mills - and I haven't had a chance to visit again since. So when it was my family wanted to go out for dinner - Kara Mia was a contender and we all agreed. Made reservations on a weekend and was seated right away. They have a pretty decent sized menu with lots of steak and chicken options. The restaurant ambience is nice too. I wasnt in the mood for steak, but that is my one regret. The steak dishes look really good - everything else is not bad. I decided on the peppercorn chicken - it came with rice and salad. The food was prepared quite quickly and the service was friendly and attentive. I was eager and hungry to try to food the minute it arrived from the kitchen. The chicken was cooked through and was juicy and the peppercorn sauce was flavourful...but I wouldn't say it was my favourite dish. The steak pasta dish looked quite appetizing I think I would opt for that next time. In all at its price point, it's a solid spot for dinner.

    Bisteca Fungui - Grilled striploin steak - Grilled chicken with saffron sauce & side of fries n salad.
    FoodiliciousMuslimMo M.

    The ambiance is good. But the food is simply amazing. Craving something completely different from the norm then this is a place to be. Poutines, Steaks, Burgers, bbq Ribs & Pasta and it's best! Simply delicious You'll keep coming back for more. Rich tasting sauces and ample quantity for the serving.

    Kamil S.

    We were craving for some halal Italian and we heard a lot about Karamia from friends and family so we decided to try it and we were so glad that we did. We ordered the ribs, spicy cajun chicken pasta and hot spot burger. All three dishes turned out to be very delicious. Their fries and saffron sauce is a must try. There was a little bit of a wait between the time we ordered and got our food but the server was kind enough to keep us updated. We would recommend this place.

    Dinner special for 2: Appetizer, Italian sausage, steaks with upgraded saffron poutine and salad
    Ting H.

    FOOD: 3/5 - Not entirely sure why other reviewers said their steaks were great. They really weren't that great of a quality meat and you could really tell the difference by its texture. They were quite tough and chewy, almost like chewing on bubble gum. However, I did enjoyed their sauce, without the sauce, I'd find it very hard to consume. I tried the peppercorn steak in rare and the steak with spinach, tomato and saffron sauce in medium rare. Although, the steaks were cooked to our desire doneness but the rare peppercorn steak was actually chewier than the saffron steak and I couldn't finish it. I upgraded the fries to the Saffron poutine (for $3.99 more) and I loved it. The sauce and melted cheese were a great combo, I actually like it better than gravy since gravy tends to be salty. With their dinner special, the entree comes with an appetizer, soup or cheesecake and a piece of Italian sausage for $27.99. Value-wise, it's great since the portion is large and filling. Quality-wise, you really get what you paid for. If you really want a quality steak, I'd recommend to go elsewhere. There's a reason why a piece of steak with so many sides cost less than $30. SERVICE: 4/5 - Very friendly, attentive, accommodating and cheerful. Although, our server forgot to mention to us there was a dinner special in the beginning, but he offered to make the adjustment for us later on after he told us about it. ENVIRONMENT: 3.5/5 - Contemporary family-style type setting with booths for smaller parties and tables for larger group. Great place for conversation. We went on a Friday and saw groups of people carrying their worships in the corner of the restaurant.

    Fettuccine Kara Mia
    Cara C.

    [LOCATION] - 4/5 This place is located on Markham Rd. and 14th Ave. in the plaza with Boston Pizza. Ample parking spots in the parking lot because this plaza comprises of a bunch of restaurants and shops. [SERVICE] - 2/5 The host/main server was the only person who knew how to manage this place. He was friendly, but this place was severely understaffed for the full house that night, and the wait-time was approx. 45 mins when we arrived without a reservation. [DÉCOR] - 4/5 Upscale decor, but there were a lot of tables with large families and kids, so it seemed like more of a casual-to-upscale, yet family-friendly spot. [QUALITY] - 3/5 Quality was average, and I feel like they drowned their dishes with a ton of cheese, cream, and other heavy ingredients. [ORDER] - 3/5 - Fettuccine Kara Mia: chicken breast was average, alfredo sauce was very thick, but the noodles were cooked very well and perfectly al dente - Chicken Parmesan: one of the few pasta dishes that isn't drenched in a heavy alfredo sauce. Instead, you get a hefty layer of cheese. The chicken parmesan itself was cooked pretty well, but the sauce masked the natural flavours of the chicken. [OVERALL] - 2.5/5 Food was average, but honestly, the service was horrible and completely ruined my experience. I wanted to relax and enjoy some Italian food. Instead, after we waited 45 minutes for a table, I felt stressed out as we flagged down waiters for the most essential things like water and utensils.

    Kristy C.

    A small restaurant with great potential and much needed improvement. First of all, this humble establishment is tucked away right next to Boston Pizza in the corner of the plaza. For a place that uses primo pricing, I expected much MUCH more refinement. The space itself wasn't the most well kept, not quite visually stunning. The sky roof seemed to struggle to light the room without much help from interior lighting. The tables are set with a napkin and a fork, which has visible water stains. My friend and I got two forks of two sizes, a small technical mistake of consistency. At the time of visit, there was only one family seated at the restaurant prior to us with a loud crying child which no one attempted to silence and was left to howl through half our meal. For the meal, I ordered the steak penne piccante. The pasta had great flavour and just the right amount of heat, but I found the vegetables drowned away the taste with such powerful acidity (peppers and tomatoes). I would've loved some mushrooms or corn to balance my palate. The penne is a nice andante, but there are small tears in the pasta, which signals a rough cook and asks for a more gentle stir in the pan. The steak was tough with parts of the fat not rendered down properly. A great dish, but not worth $18.99. My friend ordered their steak penne lunch special and actually received small bits of fettuccini in his dish, small technical errors that bring down the quality and image of the dish. I also tried their peach drink which was no where near a worth of $5.99. One element of the drink had surely gone stale with such a weird taste. My friend has their pina colada which tasted quite nice, but it seems the drink wasn't mixed from scratch which is disappointing for another $5.99 drink. Their apple crumble cheese cake also tastes quite nice but we were informed that it was store bought. The server had a friendly attitude, but seemed quite absent to our service for an almost empty restaurant at the time. I expected much more professionalism in my service. Simply a disappointment for the type of restaurant Kara Mia has set itself to be. There were some high points and some low points, but so much improvement is needed to match their primo pricing.

    Ali J.

    This is the only halal Italian restaurant I know of so I knew I had to give it a try. I came here on a Friday evening with a friend after work and it took sometime to get seated as the place was quite busy. The decor and atmosphere of the place was nice and it was very clean. I ordered a hot spot burger with saffron poutine and my friend got the penne picante rose (hope I typed that right) with Italian sausage. Initially I wasn't sure what the saffron poutine would entail but it was one of the best decisions I made, that poutine was amazing I really loved the cheesiness and crispness of the Fries. The burger itself was cooked to perfection and all of the toppings blended really well together. I will definitely be going back for more as there really wasn't any downside to this restaurant at all.

    Special of the day - steak and chicken peppercorn sauce with pasta
    Felicia Y.

    Their Groupon deal was very enticing; for $33, we got food of a $60 value! I came here with my family for the first time this past week and it was delightful! We started our dinner with the saffron poutine which other Yelpers have recommended. It was served hot with nice gooey melted cheese! It is hard to describe what saffron tastes like but there was something subtle yet unique about the dish! My brother had the special of the night which was steak and chicken in a peppercorn sauce, pasta in rose sauce and a delicious cream (of mushroom?) soup. It was a lot of food for $27 and the steak was cooked perfectly - a nice medium rare which he asked for! My mom ordered the penne in saffron sauce and I ordered the saffron burger ($11)! My mom enjoyed her meal, the pasta was al dente and the sauce was flavorful and rich. My burger was okay, the patty was juicy, however the bun was a little dry and plain. The prices are comparable to Kelsey and Boston Pizza nearby but the food is way better in my opinion so give this place a try and definitely get the saffron poutine!

    Kara mia pasta
    Karen C.

    This is my favourite place to be for pasta. Never disappoints. Offers a range of pastas, flavourful, not oily, hot and fresh. I usually order their Kara Mia pasta, it always comes out very creamy, flavourful and just absolutely delicious! I think all of them are worth trying just because they all sound yummy! Their poutines are a must try, especially the saffron poutine! Their peppercorn gravy is also delicious, offers a savory taste with a light kick, goes great with fries. They offer a daily special which usually comes with a lot of sides such as soup, salad, dessert and drink. Be sure to check what their daily special is when ordering! It is usually written at the front, by the front desk/kitchen area.

    Pecan caramel cheesecake (part of the peppercorn steak special)
    Abigael P.

    This place is delicious, serves halal food, the service is fast and friendly, and the ambience is pretty nice! We came on a Saturday for a late lunch and, surprisingly, it was empty but don't let that deter you from trying this place out - based on other reviews, this place can get pretty busy. Since we all weren't that hungry, as a group of three, we got the peppercorn steak special - striploin steak (medium well) with peppercorn sauce, mashed potatoes, salad, a sausage, and a pecan caramel cheesecake slice - for $27.99. The steak was so good - I don't know what's exactly in the peppercorn sauce but it was delicious and the mashed potatoes and salad were nicely paired with it. The sausage was a bit random of an add-on for me but it was good too - not as good as the steak but still something to help fill us up. The cheesecake slice was good to end the meal but not the best I've had for cheesecake. I'd say the price you pay for all this is worth it. Since we were three, we decided one steak special wouldn't be enough for us so we ordered a saffron poutine to eat on the side ($7.99 but a larger size exists for $11.99). This dish was amaaazing - fries in a saffron sauce with mozzarella cheese. If you come here and had to order one thing - this would be it. I'd come back (and am planning on doing so) JUST for the poutine. Saffron isn't a common ingredient in dishes and I am not 100% sure how to describe it - sort of bittersweet... (obviously in a good way) you'll just have to experience it yourself. All three of us loved it. No questions. Kara Mia is a great restaurant in the area - great service, nice environment, a good variety of options, and yummy yummy food - it's a recommend from me!

    Peppercorn steak
    Kris L.

    Peppercorn steak and saffron steak was the best and a first timw for us. More than generous amount of fries and salad is served with your steaks. Nice little cozy location friendly staff. Hihgly recommened.

    Saffron poutine and saffron chicken

    Would highly recommend the saffron chicken and the steak here. Amazing food and moderate prices as well. I always enjoy my experiences here.

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    Saffron Poutine was amazing!! my absolute favorite - all the pasta's are amazing especially fettuncine Karamia!

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    3.2(127 reviews)
    5.4 km•Unionville
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    Tip: This restaurant has a market where you can get dried pasta, snacks, gelato, and more…read more On Wednesday, I had a wonderful early dinner at Good Catch Cafe and Bar. Sadly, this eatery didn't have a dessert menu. I wanted something small to satisfy my sweet tooth, as I was stuffed. I wondered if Costa Sorrento had dessert that I could take home. I walked over to this restaurant. I was already parked in the lot across from Good Catch. I walked in. A small market was in front of me. Gelato was on my right in the freezer. Yay! A male staffer came over to greet me, who was a bit hard of hearing. I let him know that I was here for the market. He nodded and let me be. I was so happy to see candy, sugar, salt, pasta, chocolate, and a lot more. It was wonderful. I got these items: - A small cup of Biscoff gelato - Black truffle luxury mixed nuts - Frizzy lemon candies I asked the man where I could pay for these items. He guided me to the cash area at the bar. The downside to this market is that you don't see prices. He knew how much the gelato cup cost. He didn't know about the other two, so he had to call a colleague. It's funny, but it ended up being a group effort to figure out pricing and cash me out. Two other female staffers also joined in. It's not exactly a cheap market. I suspect that the mixed nuts and lemon candies were imports. They were $10 each. My small gelato was $5. I'm glad that I didn't commit to getting a pint. What if I hated what I had? I also wanted a small dessert, so it worked out. I paid with a credit card. I tapped. Done! I asked if I could get a spoon for my gelato. One of the nice women went into the back to get one. The other woman let me know that they used to give out big spoons, but had gelato spoons now. I got a blue spoon with a napkin from the woman. Service is great here. I thanked everyone and left with my goods. I declined getting a bag, as I was parked closed by. I enjoyed my Biscoff gelato in my car. It was yummy. I'd get the pint next time. It had bits of Biscoff that were so flavourful in creamy gelato. OMG! It was delightful and the perfect dessert to end my meal. Yesterday, I devoured my bag of black truffle mixed nuts. If you love black truffle oil and mixed nuts, grab a bag. The cashews, walnuts, almonds, and more were huge. I'd get another bag in a heartbeat. Tasty! I may have to come back and get the black truffle potato chips next. I'm sure they are equally as yummy. I haven't tried the lemon candies yet. I hope that they are delightful. It was great dropping by to check out the market. I hope to return and have some pasta next time. (215)

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    The food was quite good. I tried the fettuccine selvaggia and it was really good, not too heavy and…read morea good amount of mushrooms. The tiramisu was also quite good, not enough coffee for me personally but was still very enjoyable. The service was excellent, the food came out quickly and the server was also attentive. The owner even came around checking in on everyone, which was nice to see. The ambiance was also nice, a well furnished restaurant and ample seating. It'd be perfect for little get togethers as well as large parties. It wasn't too busy when I went so the noise level was fine but I can imagine it getting loud when the restaurant fills up. Overall a very enjoyable experience and worth a spot for anyone wanting a new Italian spot!

    Celebrating 10th year anniversary! Novita Italian Cuisine has been around for a decade and…read morehonestly, this is still my favourite spot for Italian food in Markham :) It's great for date nights, GNOs and even large group parties. I have hosted so many dinner parties here in the past years, and I seriously only have praises for this place! Recent visit on a Thursday night for their Twist & Twirl Thursday dinner specials (20% off pastas and cocktails). We ended up going for the seasonal 3-course meal :D Our server was especially warm and welcoming, even though you can tell he is so swamped. He brought us some bread and olive oil dip shortly after putting our orders in. The lobster bisque was chef's kiss. It was so creamy and flavourful; I wanted another bowl lol. The warm beet salad was also really tasty. On to the main: the creamy seafood pasta was amazing, it was loaded with shrimps, scallops and mussels. I would definitely order this again! The duck was also tasty. As for dessert, the tiramisu and the panna cotta are must-orders #nobrainer

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    3.7(15 reviews)
    5.2 km•Unionville

    Came here on a Friday evening for dinner. Called ahead to make a reservation and they reserved two…read moretables for us to choose! Service was superb with very friendly servers - so friendly that even my toddler with stranger anxiety liked them and engaged with them! Atmosphere and view were great since it was sitting on Toogood Pond. Inside was really cute too. Tables, chairs, and even the booster were clean. Zero complaints! The only thing is the washroom is the public park washroom so it's not the prettiest and cleanest; there were some bugs and some smell. In terms of the menu, there aren't a lot of choices for pasta but it makes sense since it is a bistro. Ordered the Mortadella & Burrata and Tagliatelle al Ragu. Both were really delicious and the pasta tasted fresh even though we don't know if it's fresh pasta. Had a really good experience here and would definitely come back! This spot is perfect for date nights since there are many small tables and the vibe is just a date night vibe!

    A couple of months ago, my wife and I went for lunch at La Fonte. You really go for the view, not…read morethe food. The food is decent (we split a pizza, and then had a dessert). Not bad, but nothing out of the ordinary, either. But what you really go for is the view of Toogood pond. With a review like that, you'd think I'd rate it higher. So why did I give it only 2 stars? We liked it enough that we tried to make a reservation again. Only now, their policies had changed. You had to make a $25 minimum per person, and on top of that, they add a 20% penalty (what they euphemistically call "gratuity". But it most definitely is not a gratuity, because a gratuity means that it's voluntary. There's nothing voluntary about the 20% surcharge. So call it what it is - a penalty). Because of these 2 extremely dumb changes, we'll never be dining there again. There are plenty of other delicious spots in Unionville (including 3 other Italian restaurants that don't have these practices), that there's no need to tolerate these policies.

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