La Pizza and Pasta

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.

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Legend Of Fazios

3.5(26 reviews)

4.3 km

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.

Bad food. Bad service. Even the bread was stale. The steak was improperly cooked. The garlic…read morepotatoes were unseasoned.

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Wally's Italian Eatery

4.1(12 reviews)

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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.

Chicken parm + rose pasta

Rose sauce pizza (Chicken and Jalapeño) Not on the menu

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Rose chicken parmigiana

A Tavola Bistro

4.3(60 reviews)

6.0 km

•$$$

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.

Chittara Nera, squid black ink pasta seafood in white wine sauce

Cheese platter and eggplant parmesan. So delicious!

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Calamari

Scaddabush

3.2(23 reviews)

7.6 km

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

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Bella Notte Ristorante

3.6(31 reviews)

6.8 km

•$$$

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.

Tiramisu

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Philipp’n Italian

3.0(1 review)

4.1 km

We ordered the Caldereta Gnocchi. It tastes fine but the portion is a bit small for $20 entrees…read more There should be more Gnocchi. Service is friendly. Ambiance is good. It is in the food hall.

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Corrado's Restaurant

3.4(103 reviews)

7.1 km

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.

Sticky Toffee pudding here is the best we've ever had!

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Pizzamunno

3.9(48 reviews)

4.2 km

This is a great little find! The customer service was excellent and the pizza tasted great. Perfect…read morecrust, topping and sauce ratio. It took about 30 mins for our order to be ready, but was worth the wait! The Scorsese pizza was my favourite - it's definitely spicy!

We ordered over $100. Worth of calzones(3) and a pepperoni pizza. Picked it up even ONLY TO FIND…read moreONE OF THE CALZONES HAD Artichoke IN IT. FUKING DISGUSTING. We were not offered to make a new order or anything to help. My daughter-in-law Could not even eat it not one freaking bite. I AM SO ANGRY WITH THIS UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT ON COSTUMER SERVICE..... I will be making a trip to Pizza Munno today and bring back the calzone with artichoke and demand the whole order be returned. I WANT ALL MY MONEY BACK FROM THESE FRAUDSTERS!!!

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Sarah C.

11 years ago

Best pizza I've ever had. My kids love it too. Used to live close and ordered once a week. Staff is awesome. Service is super fast. I wish they had a place to eat there. Delivery for us is too far away now. Amazing place. Great pizza, pasta and salad. If you like Greek salad, try theirs. Great job! read more

Lynn G.

13 years ago

we ordered their veal Parmesan and baked penne and bruschetta pizza, it was delicious! and they had quick delivery and the food was still hot! very impressed! prices were good. would defiantly order from them again. yummm! read more

Russell B.

12 years ago

Beside the best pizza in town this streamlined business makes it easy peasy. They remember your standing orders and phone number and address. Ordering takes about 2 minutes and your done. read more

Kelly S.

6 years ago

We wanted something different than the usual so we decided on this place. We tried a thin and a regular crust. Both pizzas were amazing and we'll be ordering again. read more

Ashton G.

11 years ago

Great pizza and wings. Best chicken wings I've ever had from a pizza place. Will go again!!

Lynda K.

11 years ago

Clearly the best pizza I have ever had in my life! highly recommend.

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