Stopped in to St Catharines as part of a Rush pilgrimage to Toronto to see the band three times in…read morefive days. This place turned out to be a mixed bag. The location is nice, with outdoor seating giving a view of the harbor and other beauty of the town. However, parking is a bit of a mess because anywhere you think you would be able to park for the collection of shops that share the real estate with this place, there are signs that tell you basically "anyone can park here EXCEPT for customers of The Twisted Pig". What causes this restaurant to be an outcast?! Anyway, we lucked out with street parking a couple of blocks away. The menu is good and both of my companions ordered the burger and enjoyed them and the fries and dipping aioli. I ordered the pizza with peaches and tomato and fresh herbs and olive oil and I thought it was pretty darn good. So why three stars? Service, plain and simple. I would give four stars for the food and value, but have to knock it down a star for service. Any time I have to go hunt for someone to pay my bill after waiting at least fifteen minutes, that's a knock.

I stopped at the Twisted Pig for lunch while traveling through the area and was not disappointed!…read more Thankfully it was a sunny day so I got to take advantage of the patio deck! The patio deck was lovely with sun umbrellas and flowering railing planters. Now to the good part, the food! My table had to take advantage of the wood fire pizzas. We ordered the pepperoni and prosciutto & burrata pizzas. They tasted fresh, crispy, and delicious. We also ordered the Penne Pollo which was some of the best pasta we've had in a long time. If you're ever in the area, I highly recommend giving Twisted Pig a try for some amazing Italian food!

My absolute favorite restaurant of all time. I have been going to this restaurant for over 20 years…read moreand it's never failed me once. Everything is cooked from scratch, the Italian food is top-notch. Service is impeccable and the owners are always there and make you feel at home.

Great atmosphere, friendly staff and delicious food. I was so full but I kept eating because it's…read moreso good.

We started at the bar with drinks and an arugula and prosciutto pizza which was excellent …read more. As we moved to a table for dinner, we ordered 3 entrees. The sausage pasta was said to be delicious by Schweety. My pasta from the specials list was just okay and our friend was not thrilled with the salmon entree. We stayed at the Stone Mill hotel and wanted to give the restaurant a try. A good choice if you dont want to leave the property

Great place! Visiting Canada for the first time and we needed to find a place that could…read moreaccommodate an allergy in the family. Not only did they have plenty of options, they also took extra care to assure their safety. Our waitress, Victoria, was amazing. She made sure everything was great, and even took the time to give us tips on places to see while we were in Canada. The entire staff was extremely friendly and helpful. 100% would recommend and would return.

Our friends recommended this spot, and it absolutely did not disappoint! The atmosphere is warm and…read moreinviting, the staff are super friendly, and the drink selection is excellent. I had the lasagna, which was hearty, cheesy, and delicious. My wife ordered the Lemon-Asparagus Salmon, and it was amazing -- perfectly cooked salmon that was tender and flaky, paired with a rich, creamy lemon-butter sauce. The veggies were cooked al dente, with the asparagus and charred tomatoes adding a ton of flavour, and the rice was beautifully cooked and seasoned. Even the side salads came out with great presentation and fresh flavour. Highly recommend this spot for anyone who loves Italian/Mediterranean food -- one of St. Catharines' gems!

Haven't been to the new location yet, just came by this weekend and it's a nice new restaurant. I…read morehad the pizza and it tasted great. I will be back.

This Italian restaurant is part of a chain. This St. Catharines' location is the newest of 6…read morelocations, and it soft-opened on 2022-03-03. It is in a small plaza. It is a large restaurant with about 20-foot high ceilings. The decor is an industrial look. There is a small area that is a bar seating area, next to the bar. We ordered the following: 1. Lamb Ragu Papperdalle ($26). 2. Seafood Linguine ($28). 3. House Made Tiramisu ($10). The papperdalle pasta and linguine pasta were perfectly al dente. The slow-braided lamb shoulder ragu was very tasty and satisfying. The Seafood Linguine came with 2 shrimp, 2 bay scallops, 2 calamari rings, and 8 mussels. It came with sugo di pomodoro (Italian tomato sauce). The Tiramisu is made in-house and comes out in a glass jar. It was tasty. They didn't use the traditional lady figure and didn't have any alcohol in it. The service was good. We were there the day before Canadian Thanksgiving, which turns out to be their slowest day, so the service was attentive. I assume it is the same on a busy day. There is free WiFi. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible. There are separate male/female washrooms, and they are wheelchair accessible. There is free parking in the mall's parking lot. There are highchairs and booster seats for little children. Review 2023-334

Not knowing this was a chain I was surprised how good this place is. I usually adjust my…read moreexpectations for chain restaurants because of the way they cook based on a specific formula. The pasta tasted freshly made. Cooked perfectly. The sauce not too salty but rich and creamy. I had the gnocchi but forgot to take a pic. The portions are good but nothing overwhelming. The pizza has a good taste but could be cooked a little longer to add a better crust but I think that's just my preference. The service was extremely attentive and was warm and inviting.

Emile and Gus have created the best Italian food not made by a nonna!…read more Apps. Fantastic. Love the cherry peppers stuffed feta cheese, a side dish but get it as an appetizer. Fresh salad! Always a crowd pleaser. Chicken Parm! Drop the mic delicious! Thank you lads and the great staff at Lina's!

I ordered the salmon pasta and got food poisoning :( I woke up in the middle of the night and it…read morewas like the fish was haunting my dreams... bubbling stomach followed by multiple times of vomit. Very cute place but I should have known better than to order something less popular and risk the quality. Otherwise the service was good.

This is our second time to the Valley Inn and once again they did not disappoint! This is truly a…read moregem and a true dining experience, if you let yourself just enjoy the atmosphere, the service, and the food. Pam, our server, who waited on us last time and we specifically requested to sit in her section is absolutely AMAZING! The food is so delicious and you can tell it's a labor of love, that someone has put their heart and soul into making it. Everyone that works here is friendly and welcoming! I forgot my sunglasses on the table (an expensive pair of sunglasses) and within 5 minutes of leaving they called me to let me know I had forgot them. So appreciative that they called me. Make reservations...it's a small, quaint place and very popular. We will be back!

I can't believe this place barely has any reviews. We received a recommendation from one of the…read morelocal wineries, the lady said this is her favorite spot for authentic Italian. We were celebrating two Birthdays and decided to cancel our reservation at Giancarlo's across the border and give the Valley Inn a try. Long story short, our expectations were exceeded. The atmosphere is very cozy yet nice enough for special occasions. Every single table in the restaurant was taken for all three hours we spent there. That says a lot to me. The food... OMG it was outstanding. Four of us shared some appetizers, each had an entree and dessert. SO GOOD. My absolute favorite was the mushroom soup and I can't wait to come back there to have it again.

I really had no expectations walking into a random place I found on Yelp, in an unfamiliar area, in…read morea commercial plaza, but I was in for a real treat. The food was good, and appropriately priced, the service was very friendly and accommodating (at some space in time a manager, or potentially the owner stopped by), the interior design is very interesting, and as much as this place is out of the way / off the beaten path, I know I will probably make an effort to return.

This higher-end Italian restaurant is in a strip mall so there is plenty of parking. There are 3…read moreseating areas, sports bar area, main dining room, extra dining room (good for private parties, etc). We were there for Sun dinner as a big group of 16 as a gathering of high school classmates. We were seated at one long table. Our waitress handled orders well except for my unlimited refill pop, I asked her 3 times for a refill and she kept forgetting. I never got the refill. The food tasted good and were plated well. There was a large variety of food options. The only bad dish was the Vegan Pizza which looked horrible! They were kind enough to listen to the customer and remake it to her specifications. Entree prices ranged $14 to $23 to $29. The restaurant is well-decorated . They seem to like European family motorcycles. The manager was very friendly, helpful, and cooperative.

Two words. SAN Marco! The D'Intino family have created a…read moregreat little family restaurant serving an amazing array of Italian dishes. Always enjoy the restaurant. But....for us, self employed people. We need a pizza in a jiffy. Get the San Marco for take out. Always always perfect!

Every thing, the best Italian food in The St. Catharine's area, the waitstaff are kinda and…read moreinformative, the sauce and red wine vinegar dressing exactly the way my family made it, couldn't be happier! 5 star Italiano! Forgeet aboot eet!