I absolutely love Locale Aurora -- it's my go-to spot in the Newmarket/Aurora area and it never disappoints. This time we ordered the Fungi and Margherita pizzas, and both were incredible. The Margherita is always a classic -- fresh, perfectly balanced, and with that amazing crust -- while the Fungi had such rich, earthy flavor and was done perfectly. Of course, the chili oil just takes everything to the next level. We also tried the Crostata al Cioccolato with pistachio for dessert and WOW... absolutely delicious. Rich, chocolatey with that perfect pistachio touch -- such a unique and indulgent combination and the perfect sweet ending to the meal. The food, the quality, and the chill atmosphere keep me coming back every single time. Service is always top tier. Definitely one of my favorite spots -- highly recommend! read more

Locale Aurora - Crostata al Cioccolato with pistachio - Italian Near Me - Aurora, Ontario

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Ah Locale. Where do I begin? I love you. Don't ever change. I have had so many great experiences here and they are one of the most consistent restaurants I've ever been to. Excellent quality food. And the ambiance is great. We were seated right by the talented musician which was fantastic. The one thing..please please tell your customers the specials! I had to ask. And good thing I did.. What we ordered: 1. Mussels on special 5/5 The sauce was spicy but not too spicy and so flavourful. The mussels were cooked perfectly. And the yummy house made bread was a delicious vehicle to soak up that sauce 2. Romeo et Giulietta cocktail and Cherry Vermilion cocktail. Both delicious and perfectly balanced. 5/5 3. Branzino: 10/5 yes. That crispy skin was soo good. Perfectly seasoned and cooked and the puree and rice and kale accompanied it perfectly. Ok I need to know. How did you do that kale?! How?! I think butter was involved but that's all I got. The best tasting kale I've ever had. 4. Paccheri al Cinghaiale: 4.5/5 My brother ordered this. It was really good just not as good as mine. 5. The salted caramel dessert. 5/5 Make sure you take your spoon all the way to bottom to get all the good stuff. Delish. I'll see you again very soon Locale. That sounds creepy but no, I'm going back again this week. read more

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The ambiance is beautiful, the staff is very friendly , welcoming . We went to celebrate our youngest son birthday on a Sunday . Everyone ordered, the pancakes were very good , but the other food was okay , the potatoes Fries were absolutely stale. After we were done they gave a surprise to my son with warm fresh puffs with a candle lit, which was nice , we sang Happy birthday . We have to go again to try the other dishes in their menu . read more

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LOCALE AURORA . . My amazing friends took me to @localeaurora for my bridal shower brunch and everything was amazing. The restaurant was spacious, bright and beautiful. We also had amazing service and the food was all so delicious. . . Fried Chicken and Croffle 3.75/5 The chicken was juicy and tasted delicious with the fruit chutney and maple butter. I was disappointed in the croffle, because it was not a croffle. It was just a waffle. The dish felt heavy with the waffle since the waffle was so dense. Don't name something a croffle when it is just a waffle lol Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict 4/5 Pork Belly Eggs Benedict 4.2/5 Fried Chicken Croissant Sando 4/5 . . Overall we had a very lovely brunch. They even brought us dessert at the end to celebrate read more

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Everything is fantastic. From the start of our dinner, our server Matt was so friendly and nice. We ordered the fried calamari, fresh bread as starters and the main course is sea bass and ragu tagliatelle. Everything was sooo good. Literally. As I was eating the bread I thought wow... I can't stop. Then the calamari came and the rest is history. I would definitely be back for sure. The atmosphere and everything was amazing. Highly recommend a visit. read more

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I would give Locale 3.5 stars. I went to a Locale on a Saturday night with four friends. We had reservations in advance, which I would recommend as the restaurant was very busy. When we got to Locale, we asked to be seated on the patio and the hostess was happy to accommodate us. The patio was very cute, and had fans to keep people cool on hot days. Our waitress was very friendly and engaging, however it did take a while to get our food after ordering. We ordered the beet salad, risotto, casarecce pasta, and the pepperoni pizza. The risotto was by far my favourite dish; it was so flavourful, especially compared to the casarecce pasta which was bland. I was very disappointed with the portion sizes of the beet salad, pasta and risotto. Truthfully, I left the restaurant hungry, which should not be the case if I'm paying $30 for a plate of pasta. read more

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Went here with one of my good friends for a quick lunch. This would be my first time going somewhere in Aurora as I'm not usually in this area. Locale has a nice upscale restaurant vibe, everyone was very professional in the way they greet you and serve your meals. The host at the front was prompt and kind. Our server was very attentive and ensured we understood the menu since they had a lunch set for $35. The chicken filet was a little too crunchy/hard on the outside and salty to my liking. The venue is very spacious, lots of seats and booths. They also offer a patio section. I would come here again but not rushing to go back at this moment. read more

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The chef tonight was amazing all the dishes had great flavor from the dumpling appetizer to the rack of lamb. Serves was just as amazing the waiter took good care of us. The atmosphere was cozy chic with the right amount of light. Made for a memorable evening. We will definitely be back. read more

Our fav restaurant in Aurora! We were seated on the upper floor and it was great. Not too loud, spacious, at least I could hear each other talking without yelling lol Food came quick and it was delicious. The waitress offered to give more bread for the mussels, which was really sweet of her. Everything was so tasty especially the mussels! The spaghetti was a little bit spicy but still good. It's a must try! read more

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Food was amazing but service was above and beyond! Hubby booked for my surprise bday dinner, unfortunately hostess gave him a lot of grief for our large group so he was not happy about that. But the food and service on day of definitely made up for it. My favourite was the funghi pizza, funghi pasta, and amaro salad. I didn't really enjoy the veal cause it was on the sour side, but overall would definitely recommend! read more

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We came here for my work's Christmas dinner and it was delicious! There were a variety of dishes to choose from. The pasta was soooo good and look at how pretty this drink is! read more

Locale Aurora - Italian Near Me - Aurora, Ontario

Stopped by here for a celebratory lunch and it did not disappoint. Our table of 8 ordered a bunch of dishes to try such as the calamari, the arancini balls, lemon artichoke pasta the steak and more. All the dishes were very flavourful and reminded me of some of the top and popular Toronto Italian eateries (but even better). The prices were on the higher side for the portion size but you really taste the quality and care that the chefs put into the dish. The service was great but, it was a little on the slow side so if you are looking for a quick lunch, this might not be the place for you. I can't wait to come back and try their other dishes! read more

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Locale Aurora is a family fan favorite. The food is always consistent.....amazing, which is rarity. The service and servers are top notch, every one of them. I love the ambiance here, from the patio, to the upper bar area, just amazing. Every visit is enjoyable and we always look forward to the next. read more

As always love love love the food and hospitality! This is my go to place every time I'm in Aurora! read more

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First of all the food was excellent .The service ok .The place is a mismatched set up with low hanging lamps that my husband banged his head on getting into his seat .The place is not classy in decor and to me looked rather dumpy .I didn't like the washroom set up .It would have been nice for them to bring bread to the table .Most Italian restaurants bring bread the minute u sit down .From the reviews I expected a classy place and was disappointed . read more

I've been to this location several times. The cooks are always smiling and cooking the food fresh for you. Twice the same server took care of myself and my companion, and she was very quick, helpful and considerate. The food is standard home style cooking, hot and tasty with usually three special choices. I'm very grateful that they are nearby! Good menu, great choices and does not break the bank! read more

I made a last minute reservation to have a family celebration at Locale Aurora based on all the positive reviews. Upon arrival, we were greeted by very friendly staff. We got seated in the additional section patio. It was airy and nicely decorated. Although the setup wasn't as fancy as the regular patio, it was pleasant and comfortable. Sunday was served brunch only. We got our drinks and ordered our food. The server gave us a friendly reminder that the steak would take 30 minutes so we could order some snack to start with. I would highly recommend to get some bread, toasts, croissants to start with because it really awhile for our food to arrive. We had Steak and Eggs, mash burger, Benedict, and Smoked salmon platter. I have to say we enjoyed all the them. The quality was good. The presentation was nice. They are above average of most of the brunch places I have been. Price point is average and reasonable. The service was attentive and we had a great time there. I am so glad that there is an option near home and I would love to go back for lunch or dinner. read more

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Awesome stuff! Came here on Saturday for lunch and booked through Opentable, though the place had plenty of seats. Ambiance is really good, it's well lit and just good vibes. Ordered the Grilled Calamari to share which included some spinach, red onion and tomato and then ordered the Paccheri Funghi, which was a mushroom, garlic truffle pasta. I thought the calamari was excellent (squid game anyone?) it was seasoned well and had great flavour. But the pasta for me was just alright. Your typical pasta from an upscale-ish Italian joint. No complaints. Would be 5 stars if the pasta had a bit more flair to it. Really solid place with great service, atmosphere and decent food. read more

Locale Aurora - Paccheri Funghi - Italian Near Me - Aurora, Ontario

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First of all, the service from our server Matt was excellent. Very professional, genuine and attentive service. The decor is elegant with a black and white theme. Black leather sofas with a granite tabletop. Food was also amazing with a good variety of options for appetizers, mains, pasta and pizza. Pricing is also reasonable. I do believe the dessert menu has room for improvement though. We ordered the Pate (Foie + Chicken liver), it comes with a large jar of pate topped with olive oil and rosemary. It is very smooth and a little bit of the Fig jam enhances the flavour as well. Fried calamari and shrimp is also very crisp and fresh. The meat of grilled hen is surprisingly very moist - it comes with grilled potatoes and beans underneath the meat. Funghi pizza has mushroom topping with truffle oil. Good strong truffle oil flavour and the pizza is also soft and thin. read more

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One of the best in York region. Locale is an inspiration to the north of the city with its beautiful menu, incredible decor and perfect service. A simple memu with 5 -6 dishes per category. All fresh and some seasonal items. The bone marrow and Pate are my favorite dishes. The pizza here is one of the best in the city of Toronto with an incredible dough and crust. The wine selection here is perfect for the size of the operation with bottles starting at about 50 bucks and moving up. The cocktail menu here is quite unique and they do some special twists on negroni. But the desserts don't fail here as they are extremely sought after and in most cases by the end of the night they are sold out for most of the items. From what I know everything here is House made from the pasta all the way to the desserts. I believe even the breads are all 100 % made in house. If you've never been here before, I highly recommend making the trip to one of the two locations. As the original restaurant is located in King City. read more

One of if not the best restaurant in the Aurora/King area. Our go to favs are the pate with jam and fried calamari appetizers. Have tried all their pizzas and they are all good, ask for hot honey on the side! All their pastas and salads are delicious. We always get the beat salad! read more

Highly recommend! Beautiful setting, amazing food and fantastic drinks. This is a great place for a night out! The service is absolutely wonderful. You don't feel rushed although they are very busy. read more

I'm so glad I discovered this cute spot in Aurora. Locale is just off of yonge street and has a lovely Italian menu. Came on a weekday evening for dinner after making a reservation a few days in advance. They have a nice patio and expanded it with occupying part of their parking lot as well. Decided to split 2 mains between my friend and I. Ordered the pesto gnocchi and also a traditional margherita pizza. The food was prepared quite promptly with continuous water fills and friendly service. The food was AMAZING! I loved the pesto - it was fresh and flavourful. The gnocchi was light yet satiating and didn't make me feel bloated. The margherita pizza tasted amazing with the crust and ingredients absolutely perfect! They also gave some Italian donuts (in small timbit size) as a complementary dessert. It was cinnamon apple flavour - absolutely delicious. Price point was also very reasonable! If you're looking for great Italian food, definitely check out this place! I'll look forward to dining here again. read more

Locale Aurora - Gnocchi - Italian Near Me - Aurora, Ontario

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I had no idea the Italian food scene in Aurora was this good! The patio was beautifully decorated and comfortable. Our server was amazing - very friendly and attentive. He actually got a mystery drink made for me since I couldn't decide on a cocktail; it was the Corpse Reviver #2. We had a couple of appetizers: Olive E Nodini was great! The bread was warm, soft and fresh upon arrival, and there was a good assortment of olives. The Fiori di Zuccha was quite good, I loved the crunch of the fried zucchini with the creamy ricotta. For my entrée, I got the Paccheri Funghi which had to be the best thing on the menu! It was so flavourful, creamy, and earthy. 100% recommend. I also tried the Gnocchi but I found it a bit dry, and I personally prefer a saucier bowl of pasta (especially when it's pesto). The flavour itself felt a bit mild in comparison to the Funghi pasta. Overall, this was a great dining experience. I'm glad I paid a visit! read more

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If I could give this restaurant more than five stars, I definitely would!! to begin with walking to this restaurant. It's so beautiful the decor the five everything is screams 5a7, boujee. The host on the staff are extremely nice and attentive. The server we had was impeccable we were with two twins Boys ages two so it definitely wasn't easy for servers in general. But this waiter made it effortless and fun even for the boys. She was friendly, and he seemed to really enjoy his job. Now the food is another story. The food is what I would call EPIC on another level. For starters, we ordered the grilled calamari, pâté, parmesan truffle fries. The starters were amazing The grilled calamari was crispy not too much batter just perfect. I am a huge lover of pâté and everything that is foie gras. Their pâté was phenomenal. It wasn't too fatty and it was a great mix with the fig jam and the the pickles on the side. The pickles gave it that extra sour taste which really brought all the flavors together. The fries were crispy and topped with so much parmigiana! For the main course we got the Spaghetti Frutti Di mare, PACCHERI FUNGHI, CASSERUOLA DI POLLO and the Sopressata pizza. Everything was amazing the mushroom pasta was the best mushroom pasta I've ever tasted! The chicken was juicy and flavourful! The seafood pasta I gotta say the taste was there and they didn't skimp out on the seafood big shrimps and muscles. I 100% recommend this restaurant and I'll definitely be going back soon! read more

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Definitely gorgeous restaurant! Gourmet food no question and very friendly servers. They are kind enough to let us pick any tables we like (Ofcuz available one lol) explains details with all dishes, no hard feelings even we change our mind after the order have been placed. Very kind and helpful. Beautiful atmosphere, keep distance tables and clean!Enjoyable lunch with my girl friend. Highly recommended....go go go! Oh! Last but not least, fare price read more

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First time at this establishment and won't be the last! The fried calamari / shrimp and zucchini was amazing! I was surprised they had fried zucchini. Such a great surprise for a Greek! :) The truffle fries were very delicious and the homemade ketchup caught us off guard. YUMMY. Pizza was alright, nothing exciting. The honey was a great touch, but not impressive overall (7.3/10) Waiter was a great guy, and very helpful with selecting a nice wine :) 4.2/5 read more

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Overall i give this restaurant a 4.5 review! Been here twice and the service is top notch! When i made a reservation i wrote a note stating it was a bday celebration and wanted a candle with dessert. I did not mention anything when i arrived at the restaurant and after our mains they brought out an ice cream with a birthday candle! Boy was i impressed with that service and attention to detail! Food wise - some very spectacular dishes - i would recommend the mushroom pasta and the branzino. The gnocchi was mediocre to my palette (ive had better) it was very heavy and doughy. The ragu pappardelle was just ok as well - noodles is thinner than most pappardelle and it didnt come out hot. Otherwise great place to visit with amazing decor! read more

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Everything was SO good. The fiori di zucca (stuffed zucchini flowers) are apparently seasonal so get them when you can! The pizzas crust is amazing, even though it's super thin and crispy, you can still hold it with your hands. Matt took really great care of us, but the service is really good in general. read more

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I'm local to the Aurora area, so I've passed this place multiple times but had never been! It wasn't until I saw a review on tiktok lol that I decided to check it out! People were raving about the tagliatelle so of course that is what I ordered. Truthfully the mushroom and pasta was good but the sauce and flavor was a bit underwhelming. I am comparing this to another pasta from a popular resto downtown so I may be wrong, but it was just okay for me! Glad to see restos in Aurora getting noticed! I'll be willing to try more food from here! Everyone try it out for yourself! read more

Locale Aurora - Italian Near Me - Aurora, Ontario

Incredible Italian food in a classy setting. Enjoyed the wood burning over pizzas and a nice bottle of wine. We will be back.

I ordered a glass of wine. The glass was dirty and less than 7oz. The pizza was cold and floppy. The fried calamari was small in portions. Overall, not as good as expected. read more

Food was great and authentic, very simple but tasty. The service was great, extremely sweet and eager staff. The restaurant interior is dim but a very nice atmosphere all round. 8/10. Can't go wrong here. read more

Really enjoyed the brunch menu they had with the classic breakfast meal. The bacon had a maple glaze that gave it a nice different taste than what you'd expect or a regular bacon. Potatoes were done well in crispness and the egg with the extra garnishes allowed for more perception of flavours on your tongue. Experience was overall good and had a nice outdoor seating but it can get hot in the day with the summer and essentially is like a cookhouse. Service was overall good however on the slower side...brunch took about 2 hours but I would say 30-45 minutes of it was a slower wait in the corner not getting the service needed... hence will need to drop a star rating from 5. read more

Locale Aurora - Breakfast brunch - Italian Near Me - Aurora, Ontario

Since I went here a few years ago and had a delicious meal, I decided to suggest Locale to my friends for a luncheon. Today, unfortunately was a disappointment on so many levels! First of all, we wanted to make a reservation for 6 people at noon. They asked for $100 on a credit card in case of no show. Who does that?! I would never not call to cancel in these trying times. It's not like the place was rammed. Maybe 3 tables were being used. On to the meal...$18.00 for the Insalata Amaro, which apparently had to have some parm, fennel, walnuts and pear. Not appealing or tasty at all because it was mostly radicchio with very little dressing. Most of us ordered that, along with the buratta. That was delicious however, it looks like we got the end of the box scraps for crustini, paper thin. It would've been nice to have some sort of bread to eat the buratta with! There was perhaps one piece of crispy prosciutto and some shaved fennel and asparagus. All that for $23.00. Had delicious apple fritters, and a tea. All of that for $70. I can appreciate prices have gone up and I have never complained about paying for food, but honestly this did not meet any of our expectations. Like I said, I have been here pre-pandemic several times and the food was fantastic so I had no qualms referring. The one person in our group had a pizza which was very good and looked mouth watering but something was left to the imagination with the boring salad and incomplete buratta! On the upside, our waiter, Ash was very pleasant and very attentive! I hate giving bad reviews because the restaurant business is tough. But it's also tough paying $70 for a lunch and not feel satisfied.‍ read more

My rating - 3.5 * I'll start off with some of the negatives as it's sort of how my experience started off. I booked this restaurant weeks in advanced for a birthday requesting a special spot on the patio. The person I spoke to basically guaranteed they would be able to accommodate but when I arrived the hostess said there was no note of that and that they'll have to leave the spot for other bookings. The hostess then scrambled around for half an hour to find a better table but was not able to. She told me I would also have to leave in an hour because there's another booking after me at 9:30pm. I questioned her by saying that the restaurant closes at 10 though, can I move to another table then? She said no, the whole restaurant is rebooked with reservations at 930. By the way, I ended up staying past 9:30 to finish my wine and I could see that everyone was cleaning up, restaurant was emptying with about half the customer lingering and there were no new reservations. Why not just tell me restaurant closes at 930 instead of lie? Anyways, the positives! - I really liked the patio setup, i think it looks adorable and it's actually hard to find a place like this in the area. - Our server was really nice and attentive, she came to check on us and topped up our wine at the perfect times. She also gave us a surprise birthday dessert on the house. - I would rate the taste of the food 7.5/10. Everything tasted pretty good but I would say the portions are a little small. It'd be nice if they had a wider selection of pastas as well. I'll come back here on a regular day with no special occasion since the food was tasty and location is good. If the restaurant is reading this, please work on organizing your booking system. It feels pretty awful to make advanced plans for a special night but arrive disappointed like this. read more

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Locale had a lovely ambiance to it, lots of places to sit. We were greeted immediately and the service was really timely without feeling rushed. Our server was very knowledgeable about the menu and was very kind when we were taking a while to order. We had the charcuterie plate (not pictured) with gnocchi and Branzino as our main. The Branzino was cooked perfectly and the wild rice was unmatched. Would definitely return. read more

Locale Aurora - Gnocci - Italian Near Me - Aurora, Ontario

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Tried Locale for the first time since our move and it was delicious! We ordered a pizza, a pasta, and a calamari to start. The calamari was crispy and flavourful. Although, I do feel that calamari is a dish that requires some kind of dipping sauce, this one didn't come with one. So if you are a dipping sauce kinda calamari lover, you may be disappointed. Flavour was still bold but be prepared. Next we had a pesto pasta. Al dente and a sharp basil passes through. I enjoyed the dish very much and as always, the pine nuts add the extra crunch of flavour which I really enjoyed. The pizza was also very good. Oven baked with obvious small burnt marks to ensure you that a stone oven was used. Overall, I was not disappointed and did I mention that their patio is very beautiful? I will be returning! read more

What a great experience. I was expecting a generic, weekday dinner experience in the burbs and was impressed with the level of service, knowledge and execution from Locale Aurora. A great atmosphere, delicious food and attentive service really set them apart. Crispy, light and fresh fried seafood can't be missed. The fresh wood fired pizzas with crunchy, airy crusts, and truffled mushroom paccheri were phenomenal. Warm olives and arancini to start made sure no one left hungry. read more

I came here for brunch recently. They have a set menu just for brunch. Everyone from our table ordered different items. I had the ricotta lemon and blueberry pancakes. They were really delicious! Everyone else at the table enjoyed their meals as well. I would definitely come back! I want to try their dinner menu and for sure will go back for brunch to try something else! The prices were fair and the decor was modern and trendy. It looks like they do have a patio that they will open during the warmer weather and 2 separate bars areas. I would highly recommend trying this place. read more