This Italian Restaurant in Brampton was tucked away in a very small plaza (we drove right by it)!…read more Seating inside is limited, and service was slow. When looking at the menu, there was even a disclaimer about the wait time, as they note on the menu that "good food takes time to make". It's understandable that quality food takes time to prepare, but we felt that overall the service was super slow. Taking our order took a while, and evening bringing out bill took an unnecessary 25 minutes after they cleared our plates. The food was also mediocre at best. Everything tasted bland and it could definitely use some more seasoning (or at least salt).

September 7/2023: Dinner with Tony/Heather/Red/Peggy & of course my Al…read more This was a super busy & very loud restaurant. The place was packed! The ambiance was good but they missed the mark with the "romantic" setting if that's what they were going for. The service was a team style service. Our primary server "Chris" I thought was mediocre & just didn't have the charisma that a good server should have in a restaurant like this. We had to ask multiple times for both bread & pepper. The food was very tasty. I started off with the Calamari ($16.00). It was tasty but not overly so. It came accented with a red pepper style dip that didn't match the seafood taste. In my opinion it should have been a seafood sauce or tartar sauce. My main was the "Fettuccine with a Twist" ($32.00). The "twist" was 3x shrimp, chicken & peppers. It was a small portion & the pasta was very al-dente but I liked it like that. The rose sauce that was with the fettuccine was superb. I had the tiramisu ($10.00) for dessert. It was VERY mediocre & and very small portion as well (see pic). All in all this isn't a do-over for me. Too high priced with an auto tip of 20% which is why the service was what it was. Total bill was $200.00.

Awesome food... yes truly awesome…read more A real local Oakville jewel tucked away at the far end of Lakeshore. So well tucked away that we've missed it for an entire decade and we thought we'd checked out every eatery in town The fried Calamari on a bed of spinach was slightly salty but everything else was lip smackingly delicious And the crowing glory was their Tira Misu... a family recipe is what Pasquale told us it was And he was delightful company and spent some time chatting with us on his way out and gave us an insight it his world and that of his lineage and association with the restaurant industry Reminded me again of just how impersonal and robotic our world has become and how much refreshing and rejuvenating such inter personal and face to face interactions albeit with a total stranger He asked us to come back and we sure will Ciao

Very good food in a nice family restaurant the service was great too and the ambiance was very…read morepleasant

An absolutely amazing restaurant nestled in the Sherway Gardens area. From the outside, you would…read morenever imagine what the inside magnificent is. From the time we seated, everything was absolutely phenomenal. Our server was extremely patient and explained all the different questions and food preparations that we had. We shared appetizers and then for the main I had the lobster and my friend had the lamb chop. Definitely a beautiful venue that I would return to especially when I'm celebrating something

My second time visiting Via Allegro Ristorante and their fine-dining atmosphere is top notch. The…read moreservice was pleasant and the food we had was deliciously served with high quality. We had the Truffled Mushroom Risotto (5/5) and the Prime Striploin (5/5), as well as tiramisu and creme brulee for dessert. Truffled Musshroom Risotto had shavings of the wild mushrooms. The dish had the rich aroma of the truffles which we delightfully indulged ourselves with. I highly recommend ordering this dish because no other place makes it quite like Via Allegro. Prime Striploin was cooked to perfection. It was so tender and juicy. We liked how they didn't have it with any gravy, letting their culinary technique with the steak speaks for itself. The potatoes were nice and crispy on the outside, yet smooth on the inside. The vegetables were cooked nicely. The desserts were satisfying, a great way to finish off our meals. I would come back again. Highly recommend this place for celebrating special occasions and/or to satisfy your cravings for Italian dishes. PS If you're into wine, they have the most extensive collection of wine which they won numerous awards for.

I was in town for business and looking for a nice Italian meal. So glad so chose Casalinga. Cute…read moreplace in a strip mall but don't let that fool you...this place is the real deal. The owner greeted and seated me. I was then greeted by two servers who took great care of me. They were both working the entire dining room with great efficiency. Service was terrific . I ordered a Caesar salad and Veal Al Limone. The salad was very good and the waiter came with the pepper grinder in hand to offer fresh pepper...a nice touch that many places seem to forget. My veal dish was delicious; super thin and tender. I was able to cut each bite with my fork. The side was a rigatoni with a great tomato sauce. The server brought grated cheese for my entree. The have a full bar along with beer and wine. On my out, the owner thanked me by name (I had made a reservation for myself). I would definitely return if my travels bring me to this area again. This place is a true gem!

Food is awful. Worst…read more'Margherita' pizza and chicken parm I've ever had which comes with penne a la vodka...and bacon??? Went back and checked the menu, attached, and there's no bacon mentioned. Having not eaten pork for more than a decade this came as very awful surprise after having eaten some of it. Penne a la vodka references the noodle and sauce type, if you're going to embellish it with pork it's a very good idea to indicate this in the menu. Very not cool. Aside from being extraordinarily upset about this, it actually wasn't any good. The pasta was overcooked, way too soft. The chicken parm was tough. The pizza had no sauce and was made with a garbage store bought crust. Cherry tomatoes just dropped on top, didn't even seem cooked, never mind blistered. Could've made this in an Easy Bake Oven, was so cold. Have no idea how this place stays un business. Food was worse than something from a frozen food aisle, same pizza crust.

Party of 4 adults and three young boys. We enjoyed. Food came quickly and was piping hot. My…read morechicken parm and spaghetti were very good. The cutlet was large, fresh and tender. Sauce is good. Our family commented to each other: the only thing missing is a true parmesan for grating if desired, rather than the North American made grated bagged parm. Please pass on that we enjoyed and have been going there for 35 years during a few different ownerships, I believe. 4.4 Great waitresses there who are very friendly.

It was the first time we went there. It was a party of 7. First, the restaurant was clean and…read morecharming. We were put in the back room for privacy and I appreciated that. The staff were very friendly and we shared some laughs. The food was very good. If I was to nit pick the service was a tad slow, but I think that is part of the charm as all the meals were cooked fresh in house (the sauces didn't taste pre-prepared) and everything came out hot. Another minor issue was there was no bread for the tables which we would have enjoyed to sop up our sauces! As a plain dessert guy I would have liked a tartufo but no such luck! We will definitely be back!

Food was great. Asked for a wine recommendation, which was wonderful. Wait staff were fantastic…read more Ambiance first class! My GF's Nonna is Sicilian. She thought the food was "almost as good" as her Nonna's!!

Authentic Italian cuisine. The ambiance of this place would take you back in time from a movie of…read morethe Godfather and a Goodfellas music Classico Italian but the best of all the food rich homemade marinara sauce you can definitely tail pasta it's freshly made like it was made With love got to try got to go from the outside it looks like a whole beautiful brick And the price for the meals is reasonable

La Scala offers classic Italian flavours in a welcoming atmosphere. This family-run restaurant has…read morebeen serving Italian dishes for many years and is known for its traditional recipes, homemade pastas, seafood, veal dishes, and generous portions. The dining room feels elegant yet comfortable, making it a nice spot for both business lunches and family dinners. The restaurant focuses on classic Italian comfort food and warm hospitality. The menu offers a wide variety of pasta, meat, and seafood dishes, along with a selection of wines to pair with your meal. The service is friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere feels relaxed without being overly formal. We ordered "New York Steak Mista Salad" for appetizer, "Cajun Fish" and "Pollo Parmigiana" for main and ended with classic "Tiramisu". Everything was fresh and delicious.

On a Tuesday night it was me and a party of 20…read more The manhattan was palatable. Perhaps you should order wine The spinach salad was delicious. So simple but the balance of sweet and savory was ideal Penne con pollo has to the the hottest temp pasta I ever received The chicken was a small dice and the sauce vodka sauce like Overall a solid dinner with prompt and efficient service. Service was perfect

Authentic fresh Italian dishes with friendly service. Good red wine selections. Highly…read morerecommended. Angela and James

Very bad experience. We went there 1 hr before closing and the waitress said that they cannot take…read moreus in because the kitchen is almost closing. They should update their timings online if they plan to close early. We will never come back.