Scrumptious pasta dishes; we are still talking about them! My mom was so happy with her Florentine pasta and I loved my rose vodka dish(swapped the meat out for mushrooms)! So yummy. And very reasonably priced. read more

Levetto - Garlic bread without the cheese. So yummy!! - Italian Near Me - Waterloo, Ontario

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I have never been so insulted in my life. I have never been questioned like this before. I had 1 1/2 glasses of wine. And a horrible soggy pizza. i am 75 years old and when leaving I slipped on the ice outside the restaurant door. The new owner came out and laughed at me. My waitress called 911 and I spent the night in the hospital. All my blood work was fine and I was no way impaired. To question me in public is an insult. Do no eat their horrible pizza and don't go to Sandy's Kitchen either because they own that too. I certainly don't have any grudges against Indian people but they should not be running a Italian restaurant or Chinese restaurant Being handicapped also was also played a role in my fall and the outside of the restaurant was not salted read more

Went there for the first time tonight. It won't be the last. I'd say reservations recommended as it was almost 100% full. Tanya wore many hats tonight and takeout business was brisk. Generous portions of delicious food. We'll be back! read more

Levetto - Italian Near Me - Waterloo, Ontario

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Pasta was cold and one order was sent back; received the pasta microwaved instead of a new serving. The beef ragu pasta had minimal beef. Caesar salad croutons were soggy. read more

I used to love this place but with the recent experience i am not going there again. First they have revamped their menu and and now all my favourites are gone. And their vegetarian menu is also very limited. And the service we received was not very delightful. First our order was mixed up and overall the server never looked for our needs like refilling water etc. overall disappointing exp. read more

Levetto - a glass of wine and a bottle of white wine - Italian Near Me - Waterloo, Ontario

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Came here to try out their pizza to see how it compares to Famoso, which is my favourite pizzeria around the KW region. It turns out their style of pizza is a little bit different from those at Famoso. Instead of the round Neapolitan pizza you see at Famoso, their pizza somewhat resembles flatbreads. We ordered the Funghi pizza and Affumicato pizza, both in small size. They tasted really good, as the dough was soft and a little bit crispy and I loved how the toppings taste on the pizza. The prices are on the higher end at around $10 for the small, which wouldn't have made me full if I was really hungry that day. The restaurant environment is quite nice and great for having a get together from friends and family. Since it's located at more of a residential neighbourhood outside of the universities, you tend to see more families around. Also, they are a patio outside that is directly looking at the soccer field. read more

Levetto - Affumicato pizza - Italian Near Me - Waterloo, Ontario

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This sooooo hits the spot. We had a long day of traveling and just checked into our hotel nearby. We desperately wanted some pasta and during COVID, so many places didn't take orders past a certain time. There's a Levetto back home and so I knew it would be a solid choice. They definitely keep consistency with their pastas. I ordered carbonara and the pistachio fungi pasta to share with my boyfriend. Carbonara was out of this world, but the pistachio fungi pasta needs more sauce. We also ordered their arugula salad and oh man was it delicious!!! Bright vinaigrette with a good mix of goat cheese, apricots, and toasted almonds. I think I could order that as a meal and be totally satisfied. Portions are big, not like other pasta places that seem to just give you the tiniest little mountain of pasta. So yummy! read more

Service was amazing first off!! The food is amazing and I would highly recommend this restaurant. It is a cozy atmosphere with very friendly people. You are missing out by not going to this restaurant if you are in the area. read more

Unfortunately, I can't say how the food was because even though their website says they are open on Monday, their hours on Yelp says they are open on Monday, they put a small sign in the door when you drive there that says they changed their hours for the winter. They are NOT open on Monday. If you call, they don't say they are closed, they say leave a message and we will call you back. If you do happen to listen to their whole message, it will eventually let you know that all of their posted hours are incorrect. Updating a website should take seconds. Keeping yelp informed of accurate hours shouldn't be hard. A modern voicemail can be automated to simply say "we are closed " when they are truly closed. If they care so little about those things, how much do they care about the food. Be better! read more

This was about are fourth try to get a table in a restaurant on a Friday evening in Waterloo, but fate worked out, great Ceasar salad and there pasta bowls very tasty and more than enough, great service. read more

Glad that we came on a Tuesday since I heard that this place usually gets really busy! Between the 2 of us, we ordered 2 pasta dishes + 1 large pizza to share. Although I ended up packing half of my pasta home, I did enjoy every single bit of the dishes! We should've probably ordered a small pizza to share instead. I ordered the Truffle Cavetelli and my friend ordered the Beef Ragu. I actually liked his more in terms of the sauce (it was more saucy and tasty), whereas mine was creamier but slightly drier. The texture of both types of pasta was just right :) We got the Funghi pizza to share since I love all 3 types of mushrooms on it. read more

Levetto - Italian Near Me - Waterloo, Ontario

This place is so reasonably priced and the best italian food Ive had in Waterloo/Kitchener. The salad is nice but it was kinda pricey. We had the Ragu pasta and that was amazing. Humongous portions for a good price. Would go eat there again. read more

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If you're looking for Italian comfort food, look no further. Casual and very laid-back vibe, friendly servers, big portion sizes for reasonable prices, with fast service! Love their carbonara and amatriciana pastas especially. There is nothing more satisfying than digging into a heaping big bowl of fresh pasta, and this stuff is decadent and delicious! read more

Levetto - Carbonara - Italian Near Me - Waterloo, Ontario

Ordered take out. great food! Can't wait to come back tried x3 different pizzas. Patate Yukon gold potato, sliced green onion, fresh rosemary, ricotta, white truffle oil, grana padano. Margherita Fior di Latte, crushed tomato sauce, fresh basil. Smoked Prosciutto Speck, sweet medjool date sauce, fresh arugula, Fior di Latte, toasted almond. And the coconut cake (too sweet for me, but happy to try a bite or two!) read more

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Really great place to come to if you want quality pasta for a reasonable price. I had the carbonara ($15)- the pasta was cooked to the perfect consistency and you could tell the ingredients were fresh. One of my pet peeves is when food isn't super hot when it is served... definitely not the case here. The food arrives as soon as it's done cooking. The restaurant was small, more suitable for a cafe but there is outdoor patio seating. It was cute and low key and I liked the vibes sitting inside. The prices were extremely reasonable compared to other places you could get pasta like East sides or Boston pizza. I would definitely come again, I'm looking forward to trying the beef ragu. This one is definitely one for the books! read more

Levetto - Italian Near Me - Waterloo, Ontario

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We were here a few weeks ago. We were a party of 4, so we initially ordered 4 pizzas to share. Funghi - It was fantastic. It was postobello, oyster and cremini mushrooms with mascarpone cheese and roasted garlic crema. It was heavenly. Pollo Toscano - It was fantastic too. Seasoned chicken breast, tomato pesto, fior di latte, sundried tomato and fresh basil. Verde - It was great too. Basil pesto, cherry tomato, caramalized onion, baby spinach, radicchio and fior di latte. I would prefer Pollo Toscano or Funghi pizza over this however this made great addition. Patate - It was terrible. We only had half portion of a single slice and shared it amongst us, we didn't need more to be convinced that ordering it was a big mistake. Having loved potato pizza in Rome and knowing how tasty pizza at Levetto is; we expected something similar but it was a let down. We finished four(well actually three for the fact that nobody ate potato pizza) personal sized pizzas we were still hungry. So we ordered one more funghi pizza and loved every bite of it again. Service was sub-par. There were only two tables occupied initially and they left too shortly so we were the only party in the restaurant for the most part but we weren't looked after at all other than dropping the pizza at our table and bringing the bill later. No water refills; no asking if we liked everything or we need anything else; when we told we didn't like the pizza at all and hence didn't eat it, no offer of taking it off the bill or expressing concern. Pure indifference. I loved levetto and would keep on visiting them whenever I'm near one. Some may say that it isn't authentic Italian, but it is very tasty. I would urge you to give your taste-buds a chance, don'y worry too much about the service. The service has been so much better at other levetto locations we have visited. read more

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I came in here for lunch. The servers and service seemed really nice and friendly. I got take out carbonara. It was terrible, noodles were mushy ( I ate it 5 mins after ordering), little to no seasoning or flavour. For $14 I would go elsewhere, was tempted to throw it out because not worth the calories but I was really hungry. 2/5 I wouldn't eat the pasta here. read more

Levetto - Take out carbonara - Italian Near Me - Waterloo, Ontario

Being both delicious and affordable, Levetto is one of my favourite pasta places ever! Making their pasta fresh daily, you can really taste the difference. My favourite item on the menu is the Carbonara pasta. It is well seasoned and has amazing textures. I have also tried the Pomodoro pasta, Funghi pizza and the Affumicato pizza. They all taste amazing, highly recommend! read more

Levetto - Pomodoro - Italian Near Me - Waterloo, Ontario

Just had my first pizza here it was quite nice. It was a pizza minus the excess that is so​ common and refreshingly​ unstated that had the ​right​ amount​ of everything to make a wonderful dining​ experience​. ​ During my stay in Canada,​​ I shall return. read more

Levetto makes their own pasta and its delicious! Its also super affordable, around $10 for a giant bowl of pasta! I really wish I learned about this place earlier during my undergrad, I would've come here way more often. Really like their Carbonara pasta and Pomodoro pasta (add italian sausage for an extra $3.. definitely worth it!). Their pizza is really good too, the crust is crisp and airy. So far I've only tried their funghi pizza and I really like it. I want to try everything on the menu!! read more

Overall, a 4 star: 4 for food but only 3 for service. Nice atmosphere for a small neighbourhood place and excellent food. In good weather the patio would be your best option. The four of us all had pizza but the pasta options also looked excellent. My son and I chose to split a large Smoked Prosciutto (prosciutto, sweet medjool date sauce, fresh arugula and toasted almonds) . The flavours were excellent, but the volume of arugula was excessive and made it hard to eat. In the end, we just removed most of the arugula rather than have it fall all over the place while we tried to pick up slices to eat. My wife chose a medium Pollo Toscano (chicken breast, tomato pesto, red onion, sundried tomato and fresh basil). My daughter selected a medium Patate (Yukon gold potato, sliced green onion, fresh rosemary, ricotta, white truffle oil and grana padano). Both were quite satisfied with the results. The problem for the night was the lack of attention from the server. She was pleasant and didn't seem to be overly busy, but we had to ask for water multiple times. In general, for an early sitting, the service was slow. We were going to a movie but had about 90 minutes and didn't think that would be a rush ... at least not until it took 50 minutes for the pizzas to arrive. Good think the portions were generous and we didn't want desert since we didn't have time for it! The biggest issue was that we were rushed in leaving and while I checked the items on the bill, I did not check the prices. After our movie my wife commented that despite the slow service she "would go back" and inquired about what the total cost was. When I told her, she immediately told me the bill was wrong. When we got home I pulled out the invoice and confirmed we were charged for 3 large pizzas instead of 1 large and 2 medium. With tax and tip, that was an overcharge of about $35. I called the restaurant and they handled it promptly and positively, so we will definitely go back for a second try! read more

Levetto - A great local eatery - with a bar side view of the kitchen. - Italian Near Me - Waterloo, Ontario

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The funghi flatbread pizza is the perfect amount of crunchy and gooey, will be going back and try the other ones. The carbonara was just ok though, but they definitely did not skimp on the bacon! read more

Levetto - Funghi pizza - Italian Near Me - Waterloo, Ontario

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Very delicious food! Freshly prepared and served with a smile! Waitstaff was lovely and talkative!

Please go here! This is a gem about to be discovered. Everything we ordered was fantastic. Tip: order the tiramisu read more

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Wow wow wow - this place is definitely a hidden gem in the Waterloo region for the fresh pasta they make. The seating is limited as its a smaller place but that fresh pasta that they make is definitely noticeable when you bite into it. You can see them cook (I suppose if you sit at the bar area) and how they make the pasta. I always get the carbonara pasta and the menu pricing is very reasonable. Though it is a little farther away and it is a place you'll only get to best if you have a car, this is worth a try for those students or locals that have a good taste for Italian food. read more

I love it here! Their food, space, atmosphere is something to LOVE. Pasta dishes I always get the Bucatini or Cabanera, and those two are my favourite because they cook it perfectly for around $10. Its good sauce, good al dente pasta, excellent portions. The fungi pizza was delicious, I wish I could eat it for breakfast, lunch and dinner The staff are also incredibly kind, and I always feel welcome when i'm there. The panne cotta was REALLY GOOD. for somethign I have never had, I feel like they did it just right. Be careful though, saturday nights are busy and they take reservations, if you dont make one, you may have to wait 30min or more. Also, be careful, you're gonna want to come back more often read more

This restaurant is an amazing spot near a busy RIM park complex. Truly a hidden gem within Waterloo. read more

Levetto - Italian Near Me - Waterloo, Ontario

First of all, it's not really Italian (a previous review called it "the best Italian in the area"). It's somebody trying to be creative with an Italian theme. This is definitely not real Italian. (Having worked long-term in to several times) As for my review, to be fair,I rounded down. I give this place 2 1/2 stars. That said, I wouldn't go back there again. The food was surprisingly bland, I had a carbonara, with "spicy" Italian sausage, and my colleagues had pizza and the other one had a some sort of pasta dish... and quite frankly nobody was impressed. The food was as mentioned fairly bland, and even in my case the addition of red pepper and black pepper it didn't help that much The restaurant itself was nice, it was clean and a very pleasant environment. Although not huge, and the service was fine. In all fairness it may just be that all three of us are Americans and we're simply not used to the consistently bland food here in Canada, so maybe for the Canadian pallet this place is great, but I will not go back. read more

My only complaint about this place is the pizza sauce - I found it too chunky and sweet. Otherwise, an awesome meal. The pizza dough is much crispier than I'm used to from other restaurants, but I really enjoyed it. And for 4 small slices for under $10, it was a total steal. Also, the salads are huge - I was actually shocked when our waitress brought them out. One could easily feed 3 people as a starter! read more

Levetto - Pizza with chicken, sun dried tomato, fior de latte, and red onion - Italian Near Me - Waterloo, Ontario

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Levetto is a great place to eat if you're looking for a nice place to curve ur italian craving. This place is a tad bit on the pricey side saying as the chicken parm is 26 dollars. they do give you a huge portion with bread and more, it is worth every dollar, they have different sauces that you can customize for your noodles, clean and great place to come to. read more

Disappointing. After reading the reviews on here I guess I was expecting a lot more. The pizza was OK, but I can't say the same for the pasta. Had to look really hard for the "meat" on the pasta dish/sauce. I've seen bacon bits larger than the meat in the pasta. All I can say ........ disappointing. First time here and will probably be a long time before I'm back. read more

I came here with my dad and let me tell you the carbonara is AMAZING!!! I don't like the sweetness of one of the pizzas though. One pasta and pizza is enough to fill two people, if anything more than enough! read more

Great fresh feeling pizza found here. Pastas are also good. Prices are fair, given quality of food. Adding lobster to the pasta is subject to the market price, but still comes out to be decently inexpensive for those in need of a quick lobster fix (or for those that want a relatively light first time lobster eating experience). read more

My boyfriend and I came here on a Friday night. The place was pretty busy when we arrived, so we were asked if we were okay with a seat at the bar. The bar gave a great view of the kitchen and it was fun to see the pizza and pasta being made right in front of us, which also helped us choose what we wanted to eat. There was a tornado warning in St. Jacob's, and a huge storm that came with it so the place emptied and never refilled once the rain and lightning started. However, even with a lack of patrons, the service was slow and subpar. We sat for about 15 minutes before even being acknowledged or asked for our drink orders. Once we did finally get the attention of a server, we received excellent service with frequent drink refills and check-ins. I had the carbonara and absolutely loved it. It was well seasoned and extremely tasty. My boyfriend had the bucatini and while initially worrying that the pasta was way undercooked, we were assured that it was al-dente and informed that we could have the dish with different pasta noodles the next time that we came. Overall, a very tasty meal. We didn't exactly want to leave the restaurant right away as it was pouring rain outside, so we decided to order a dessert. The tiramisu was delicious and it was a lovely end to a nice evening. read more

I picked up take-out here, and I must say, as take-out goes, the best Italian in the area. We had both the pizza and pasta entrees, everything was fresh and incredibly tasty. I'm a bit of a pasta snob and rarely eat it out, as it never seems to be cooked properly. I'm definitely a fan of al dente, and this pasta was right on the money. The sauce was excellent and not overpowering as some can be when they go to town on the garlic. The pizza was great, and very reasonable in price. The dough was crispy enough, but with a sweet tenderness to it. All in all a great meal. The only drawback is the out of the way location. I only came here through word of mouth, so I hope it stays. The food is worth the drive around RIM Park. read more

A good spot to get some decent, affordable Italian food in Waterloo. The ambience was very nice. Classy yet rustic. Exactly how you want a small Italian Restaurant to be. I tried the Carbonara pasta and the margherita pizza. While I felt there was a sincere attempt to honor the flavors of a margherita, this was more of an american style pizza than a true margherita. The Carbonara was pretty good but not spectacular. read more

Food was absolutely excellent. The pizzas here are amazing. It is a foccocia crust and very light and crispy. I can't say enough about the service - friendly and attentive to the hilt. We also had the buccacini pasta and the portion was very generous. Noodles made fresh every morning. I highly recommend this location. Has patio seating too. read more

We went opening night. The owners were there to greet everyone and make sure they understood the concept of the restaurant. They were very pleasant and seemed very enthusiastic and engaged. Stepping into the restaurant, you're greeted by a few iPads propped up on a counter by the checkout station where you or your server can place your order. At that point, you immediately realize this isn't your typical cookie-cutter restaurant. In speaking with the owners, they mentioned that the concept was sort of like a fast food pasta joint. On paper...sounds horrible. In reality...couldn't be further from the truth. This is, quite honestly, some of the most amazing pasta dishes I have ever had. Everything is cooked fresh and the taste reflects that. The dishes are unique and traditional at the same time. I have yet to try the flatbread pizzas, but they looked and smelled amazing. The restaurant itself is pretty small, but they do take-out orders. The atmosphere is simple and open concept, but trendy and modern and they even have a few screens up to catch a game. The service is excellent and the wait-staff and chef are always very friendly and attentive. One of it's best features, however, is that fact that it is in a brand new, upscale neighbourhood in Carriage Crossing behind the Manulife Athletic Complex soccer fields and Grey Silo Golf Course. But it is not overly pretentious.The restaurant itself actually backs onto the fields so you can watch a live game while you're there. Although it wasn't licensed opening night, they mentioned that they will be in the near future once all legalities are worked out. They also make fresh specialty coffees. Although I have not had one yet, they looked really good. I am really hoping this place sticks around for a while. Very affordable. read more

Service was good and portion size was generous. I wish they had food options with less carbs. The food was really tasty though. read more

Levetto - Italian Near Me - Waterloo, Ontario

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Don't believe the picture on the menu showing tons of mushrooms on their Funghi Pizza....what we got were 3 thin small slices of mushrooms on each slice so no flavor other than the abundance of very bitter arugula. Major disappointment and no response to my complaint about this. (and believe me, I am NOT a complainer. Buyer beware! read more