Jaw drop. This place is NYC/SF league. Brio Chinotto. Spiced green olives, four flavors, in tubs…read more Italian groceries packed into the tiny place. Fresh figs. That's just the weirds stuff that I like... the FOCACCIA -- they're baking it right there! There's only two sandwiches. This is a GOOD THING... meat or veggie. Apart from amazing -- small detail: romaine, crispy, super fresh... the meats and veggie patty: great recipe. This all before mentioning their namesake dish... pasta... six feet away from the baking, a lady pulling noodles out of a pasta machine, which I'll have to experience next time.

Since moving to Toronto, I miss Pasta Genova deeply…read more They have some of the very best focaccia anywhere, which alone is enough to recommend them. But they also have nearly peerless homemade pastas (of which the smoked paprika linguine is my favourite, though they often only make it by request), spectacular prepared sauces, and regular specials on essentials that will get you things like premium olive oil or balsamic vinegar* at supermarket prices. * Genova is one of the few places I've regularly found a variety of pure, aged balsamic vinegar free from sulphites. AWESOME. So, here's some tips: 1) They ONLY TAKE CASH, no exceptions. I once witnessed a woman curse them out for this fact and declare she'd tell all her friends not to shop there; when she left, everyone in the tiny shop, myself included, burst out laughing, and one of the guys declared "we can barely keep up with the customers we have, we don't need her!". Very jovial, and they took her bitch-fest so perfectly in-stride they could give lessons on how to turn the other cheek. 2) If you need a quick lunch, pick up a focaccia sandwich -- they're about $4 if memory serves, with salami, lettuce, tomato, and mustard, and they're fantastic! If you want to suddenly realize you're hungry, walk down Wellington around 11:00am for the wafting glory of baking focaccia and just try to resist the pull. 3) When ordering pasta instead of ordering by weight, order by serving size. Say things like "I'm having a dinner party for six, four big eaters and two regular", and they'll give you an incredibly accurate amount of what you need, plus a little extra (because people WILL want seconds, believe me!). 4) Their homemade calabrese olives are out of this world good. They use a puree of oil-marinated chilis, oregano, fennel (I think), and oil, and very, very good sun cured olives... and damn, these things are so good I eat them until I hurt. 5) Ask what's on special, or if they have any leftovers. I've scored half servings of pasta, day old (but still delicious) focaccia, and nearly expired but still awesome cheese for cheap. Finally, I'll also mention that the staff here are fabulous -- very nice people who greet with a smile, always bid a good day, and work diligently to help provide you with exactly what you need to hit a homerun with whatever it is you're cooking. Only downside: Toronto Maple Leaf fans. Egads!

I came here a few years ago on a girls trip and have been thinking about the pizza here ever since!…read moreSpecifically the Nona Mela pizza, which has apple butter, roasted garlic, cheddar, caramelized onions, and blackened chicken. Normally I would never get this type of pizza as I love a red sauce, but this was recommended by one of my friend's friends so we tried it. And I'm so glad we did! This pizza is amazing and the flavours are prefectly balanced. Fast forward to this year, I was on a road trip with my husband and my dog and I just HAD to have this pizza again. We ordered the Nona Mela and the Citta pizza (the Citta has prosciutto and brie), and they were both delicious! The Nona Mela was especially good, and my husband agreed that it was a lot better than what he expected. We couldn't finish the two pizzas between us, so we brought the leftovers home and reheated it two days later. Somehow, the pizza was even better than the day of! We actually ordered an extra Nona Mela to bring home to one of my friends who was on the girls trip a few years ago, as she also has been thinking of this pizza. That's how good it is! The pizza is on the pricier side though, but very worth. We sat on the patio since we had a dog and the waiters/waitresses were very nice and gave my dog a water bowl.

Pizza was great and the servers were really nice. It does get really busy tho and gets very loud…read morewhen the place is full. Only reason why I'm not giving 5 stars is because at the end the staff were trying to rush us out so they can get the next table in.

I came here for lunch on a weekend and the service and food was wonderful…read more I was seated by the window and offered water and was given bread with balsamic and oil until my meal arrived. I ordered a dirty martini (but upset places don't offer or know about blue cheese olives that go wonderfully with dirty martinis) I had the squid for appetizer - absolutely delicious. However, my last bite I had some of the spine/backbone that hadn't been removed/missed from cleaning it - wasn't a big deal. I just mentioned it to my server Nick and moved on - was just happy it was part of the squid anatomy and not a piece of plastic - that would have been horrible. The beef cheek gnocchi was rich and tender with a hint of truffle in the sauce. The dish was most decadent and I ate it slowly so I could savor the flavor. I ordered a small Caesar salad to cut through the richness of the dish. Was divine. I was excited to try the crème brûlée- the caramel topping was way too thick and made the dish overly sweet. I decided to just eat the custard which was creamy and delicious. Overall I still give 4 stars because I had a really great experience but it could have been just a touch better.

Meant to write this review months ago, but I came here for to celebrate my grad dinner with my…read morefamily as it was one of my favourite restaurants in Kingston however I am not sure if they were just very busy that night but the service was not great. Half of my family went in to grab our table while my dad and I spent some time searching for parking which probably took roughly 15 minutes. When we got in, there was already water on our table which was nice however after that moment it took 20 minutes for our server to come to our table. I have a lot higher expectations for this place as I have been a couple times and it is a higher end restaurant so I was kinda disappointed. Mind you our reso was at 8pm so we were pretty hungry at this point. The server didn't really say much or apologize for not coming by so it was overall a bit strange. Besides that the food was pretty good, I got the seafood linguine which tasted pretty fresh but I probably wouldn't order it again as there are other things on the menu I like better. My dad ordered the braised lamb shank and my mom and grandma shared the penne pomodoro. Overall the lamb was definitely the best dish out of them all. Not sure if I would come back here, if I was ever visiting Kingston again as there are just so many great restaurants to choose from and I was not satisfied with the service which I think is important especially for a high end place.

Absolutely lovely dinner at this fine establishment! Brought two new clients in the form of my…read moresister and brother-in-law who were visiting Kingston with us. They were wowed! From the elegant decor to warm and professional service topped off by the finest dishes it was truly a memorable dinner.

Absolutely fantastic. The bruschetta was served on focaccia, with a creamy goat cheese, delicious…read morebalsamic glaze and sweet cherry tomatoes. Maybe the best I've ever had. The bresola was sliced so thin with a delicious honey and truffle flavour, I couldn't get enough. Finally, the scallop risotto was to die for. Cheesy and buttery with a tomato base and garlic, plus the thick seared scallops? I'm all in. Oh and tiramisu was ridiculous as well. Overall, fantastic meal.

After having eaten here many times in the past year, I can say that everything I have tried has…read morebeen great. All of the pastas, particularly the butternut squash ravioli pictured below, really stood out. There's no reason to not try this place.

On the west-end of Kingston, near the Cataraqui Centre is this hidden gem. Downtown Kingston is…read morefilled with upscale Italian establishments but a bit outside the downtown core is Go Italian. They have a rather large patio of about 5-6 tables and about 10 or so tables inside. Their menu has plenty of selection, with your typical Italian appetizers, sandwiches, pasta, and pizza. I opted for the Seafood Linguini for $23. It was rather nice with a good batch of shrimp, scallop and mussels which were all cooked well. I went with the garlic cream sauce as it fits the seafood style a bit better IMO but you can also go with a marinara sauce as well. The sauce was very cheesy and tasty. Very good stuff! Service was good and overall atmosphere is nice in the place. Pretty far from downtown and I'd say doesn't directly compete with the likes of Olivea and Casa Domenico as those seem a bit more upscale but Go Italian is a solid choice when you're craving Italian in the area.

Located in Kingston, Ontario this is a tapas style restaurant. The interior is dark and cool making…read moreyou think of a wine cellar. Full bar with extensive wine options. They have a private party room downstairs which is also where the restrooms are located so the restaurant isn't really accessible. They recommend 3-4 dishes per person. This can be expensive as most dishes are in the 20 dollar range. The steak with chimichurri sauce was excellent!!! But was also $44.00 for about 13 small slices. We also ordered a Thai green curry cod that comes with cashews infused in the sauce. We had a nut allergy at the table so they were able to remove the cashews to make the dish nut free. Service was decent but this is a dining environment where you are not rushed out the door. Dishes come out sporadically so you are meant for slow dining. This is a good place to celebrate a special occasion or if you just want something different while in Kingston.

The food was delicious however the portions are small. The setting was very nice and the outdoor…read moreseating was cozy. Staff were attentive however not overly friendly.

Amazing food Tried multiple pizzas and different appetizers…read more Good setting for dine in. Friendly customer service.

Atomica serves up a variety of casual Italian eats in a small but cozy restaurant…read more Overall food was okay! We ordered the rigatoni, lobster risotto, funghi pizza, and the attuno pizza. The pizzas are better options compared to the pastas, although I'd say there are better pizza available in the city like score and wooden heads. The pizzas could use a crispier crust and I find the portion of the pastas a bit too small, as well the flavour fell a bit flat. The sangria and cocktails were 10/10. This restaurant is a great option for special diets. I really appreciate their menu having lots of vegetarian and vegan options and flexibility to modify for gluten and other allergies. Service was great and I find this common across many restaurants in Kingston!

Delicious! Large takeout lasagna with real Italian pasta!…read moreQuick Serves wine beer Close to Frontenac Secondary Close to Henderson Public

Really enjoyed their Rigatoni Parmigiana and their Rigatoni Sausage and Peppers…read more Would say the arrabiatta sauce they use has a tastier edge over their parmigiana but both were great. Prices are affordable too which is a plus.. we got off the highway to try them for lunch and it was well worth it. Would easily recommend to anyone in the area or anyone driving through Kingston on their way to/from Toronto/Montreal/Ottawa

The BEST Pizza in Town. Everythin is Homemad. Not from some Factory. 5/STARS All the Wat. Number 11…read moreAll Meat is a MAN's Pizza

Each time I'm in Kingston, I'll stop at Tata's House of Pizza for a slice of pepperoni pizza…read more This popular pizza shop is located just outside of the Cataraqui Centre. The place is cozy with takeout counter and a few small tables for eating in. They serve up pizza by the slice or whole pie (11"-13"-15"-17"), pasta dinners, pizza subs, burgers, chicken fingers, fried shrimp, fish & chips, fries, poutines, fried appetizers, and there's also a cooler with cold Pepsi products too! The pizza slices ($3 each) are good sized topped with big pepperoni slices, tomato sauce and covered with melted brown cheese on a firm thin crust. The pizza is a bit greasy, but tasty.

This is the best pizza I have ever had anywhere! Service has always been great. I make the three…read morehour trip as often as I can to get this pizza!

We got the largest pizza they have! we can recomend the Gino's special. Lots of flavour…read more Nice crust, loads of cheese and topping. Can't beat this taste! We definitely like it.