Fantastic family friendly Italian restaurant in the Kingsway! Pizza, pasta, dessert, it's all…read moregreat. Good size portions as well. Excellent spot for a family birthday. Very accommodating and friendly service too. Been here time and again.

I had seen La Veranda Osteria outside Royal York subway station for a few years now, admired their…read moreflower-festooned summer patio, and enjoyed the aromas wafting across the street. Finally, I visited for the first time. I had perused the menu extensively, as part of a quest to find an Etobicoke restaurant suitable for my Mother's upcoming Birthday Celebration. They had so many, appealing Italian and Italian-Canadian options, with pasta, veal, steak and seafood selections. My Mother wanted to check it out before committing to a family gathering, hence our recent visit. The restaurant is airy and spacious, with pleasant and elegantly simple decor. Its vibe is upscale casual. We were greeted and seated right away, and our delightful server offered us beverages and answered our questions about the menu. She was, throughout the meal, really excellent: charming, with a good knowledge of the menu and thoughtful recommendations. We started with some cheesy garlic bread, which was very enjoyable: a good artisan bread with plenty of garlic and melted cheese. They clearly had heeded our request for extra garlic. The stuffed pastas had been enthusiastically recommended by both the menu and the staff, so my Mother and I went for that. She had the Veal-Stuffed Ravioli, with pesto rather than rose sauce. I had the Manicotti Gratinato stuffed with ricotta, with a rose sauce. My daughter ordered the Gnocci with Pesto Sauce. All three choices were excellent, and I can highly recommend the pastas at La Veranda. Although we were feeling quite satisfied, we couldn't resist the European desserts. We shared house-made Tiramisu and the Italian, imported Hazelnut torte. They were both excellent. The Tiramisu was light and flavorful, and the Hazelnut torte was bursting with hazelnut flavor. The desserts were not too sweet, which is how we happen to prefer them. In short, everything was to our satisfaction, and more!! The prices were not to bad either. My Mother felt that this would be a great location for her birthday gathering, so we made the booking then and there. Evidently, we were not the only ones thinking along these lines, as it took a while to find a Saturday night which was not already booked up by large parties. If you want to book at La Veranda for a larger gathering, best to do it well in advance. We finally settled on an evening about a month away from the date of our visit. La Veranda is a wonderful place to gather and dine, from couples to larger parties. The washrooms are beautiful, the service is gracious and knowledgeable, and there is plenty of parking across the street at Royal York station. It is accessible to disabled diners as well. With excellent food, great service and amenities, La Veranda is worth consideration if you are in Toronto's West End.

We visited Vibo Restaurant and really enjoyed the classic Italian atmosphere. The space feels…read moreelegant and comfortable, with wine racks around the dining area and a bar in the middle that adds to the charm. They also have a private room for events, which is a nice option for small gatherings. The staff were friendly and accommodating throughout our visit. We started with the "Burrata di Puglia Caprese", then tried the "Linguine alla Marinara" with Arrabiata sauce, "Braised Beef Short Rib with Truffle Risotto", and "Grilled Branzino", all of which were flavourful and nicely prepared. For dessert, we had "ViBo's Homemade Biscotti", "Decadent Chocolate Molten Cake", and "Semi Freddo", which were a great way to finish the meal. We paired everything with red wine from their strong selection of Italian, French, and local options, and enjoyed a pleasant dining experience.

What ! I love Vibo. We have thrown many parties there and I can tell you, the staff is great, the…read moreambiance is incredible and the food is comforting in a way Nona would make you feel. Vibo is the place to go when you want a delicious Italian meal. Have the calamari, grab a pasta with some stewed meat and don't forget a desert and a lemoncello to finish ! Ciao Bello

This was a beautiful and extremely extraordinary experience. I am from the United States, visiting…read moreCanada for vacation. I have never tasted something and exclaimed out loud until I tried their Polpette. The service was excellent, as well. My server, Joey, is one of the best I have ever had. He made sure to check up on us two or three times, even had a nice chat with us. My younger sister is also allergic to many things, such as soy, wheat, eggs, and nuts, and La Vecchia was still able to accommodate her and made sure she had an excellent experience of dining. Overall, this place was amazing and absolutely a top-tier experience. I encourage anybody in the Yonge-Eglinton area of Toronto to try La Vecchia to truly satisfy their taste buds.

Nice ambiance but lacking in flavour…read more Atmosphere: The restaurant has both an indoor space and a covered patio space, which is especially nice over the summer when the weather is warm. Went on a weekday for a work social and people were dressed casual to smart casual. Food: The food was a little disappointing, and was more of a modern interpretation of classic Italian food. The bruschetta had a bit too much tomato, and it was diced very finely and was on the watery side rather than the sweet or acidic side. The grilled calamari was interesting with the char, but the red bell pepper on the side tasted on the acidic/sour side, and could use more sweetness. The linguini was cooked well but didn't have the al dente texture of freshly made pasta and again, the tomato sauce tasted too watery and lacked the sweetness and tartness and there was no white wine taste. Service: The server was friendly and generally out of the way, but had trouble understanding us at times. There were a couple of us who were vegetarian and he had trouble hearing, and suggested pizzas with meat on them to the vegetarians, and so we had to repeat ourselves several times for him to understand. The food also came out quite slowly, especially the mains, and felt like we were sitting for a long time. They did clean the table off between courses, which was appreciated. Okay option if you're in the area, but had better food elsewhere.

I was visiting out of town & had made reservations at Bellona through a recommendation. It was…read moreraining and lots of traffic due to all the concerts going on in Toronto. Unfortunately, we were 20-25mins late. I knew they only allowed a 15min window. We arrived and I did tell them if they still couldn't fit us in, then I understood. Long story short, they told us to wait 5-10mins and if the next reservation didn't show up, they could seat us. Luckily, we got seated. The staff was nice, the place is cozy and had good vibes. The food was good. The chocolate red wine cake for dessert was really good. I recommend this place.

Another amazing time here, we made reservations and got seated right away, the owner was serving us…read moreand was nice. The parking is pretty bad but we were able to find a spot after a few mins. The food was phenomenal again but the pizza this time had puddles of oil which was taking away from the taste a bit. The vegan meatball sliders were exceptional and my bf absolutely loved them. The fries were fine, I just didn't like the cook on them but the balsamic glaze and vegan parm on it was great. I recommend this place 10000% for anyone with sophisticated tastebuds.

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.

Review for ROMI's Restaurant Posted by Julia (Former Staff…read moreMember) I'm writing this review not as a disgruntled employee, but as someone who was deeply dedicated to my job and to the customers who came to know me as "Julia the server." I worked at ROMI's with full heart--often running the entire front of house alone: hosting, bartending, bussing, and serving. Many customers recognized me by name, and I loved making people feel welcome. Unfortunately, my experience behind the scenes was very different. * During the hiring process, I was told staff meals would be free. In reality, I was charged or made to feel guilty for requesting food. * My tips were collected before I could count them. I was often pressured into giving 50% of my earnings to other staff members--despite being told they were compensated through takeout tips. * I was promised a portion of tips from takeout orders I processed--yet never received them. * I was regularly spoken to in demeaning ways, including being called "crazy" in front of others. These practices created a toxic and manipulative work environment. It deeply affected my mental and physical wellbeing. I've since moved on, but I feel it's important to share this in hopes that ROMI's leadership re-evaluates how they treat staff who give their all. I'm proud of the service I gave, and I'm grateful to the customers who saw that. If you remember me--thank you for your kindness. --Julia

We grabbed a quick dinner here on Saturday night. It wasn't too busy, but it could be because it's…read morethe summer (it was also extremely humid outside so people may have just been staying home). There's something for every palette here, including pizza, salads, and pastas. I had a vegetable soup (tomato broth) that had generous portions of vegetables like potato, zucchini, beans, and carrots. The soup was sprinkled with chilli pepper flakes. As my main, I had the Caprese Salad. My boyfriend ordered the Veal Parmigiana with spaghetti and tomato sauce. We found our food to be 3.5 Yelp stars; however, this review is a 4 star because the service was easily a 5 star. Our server was attentive by coming around often to see how we were doing. If I return, I would like to try their pizzas as their menu mentions that the dough is made in house. Good for: Italian

Stopped by Scaddabush (Airport location on Carlson) to meet a colleague and was honestly surprised…read moreby how busy it was for a Wednesday evening! The food was excellent, and the service was just as good; attentive without being over the top. I hadn't been in a few years, and this visit definitely reminded me why I liked it in the first place. Looking forward to going back soon.

This is a very busy location not far from YYZ. Has a large…read morebar area and a variety of separate rooms for regular or private dining groups. I recommend reservations, especially on weekends. They are open late. The servers were very pleasant and checked on us often. We had a couple of non alcoholic drinks, then the Charity bread followed by their Chicken Parmesan. My friend substituted the regular noodle (like a lasagna noodle) with gnocchi for an up charge. The charity bread was actually cold which was a surprise. I thought it would be warm with fresh mozzarella on it. It was ok but less so than if the bread had been warm. I was really looking forward to the chicken Parmesan, as it had been described as noodles tossed with Alfredo sauce, on a bed of red sauce. But mine were incredibly dry - felt like they had hardly tossed it with any kind of sauce, and I'm not sure that there was any red sauce, even on the bottom of the plate -- that was very disappointing. The chicken itself was OK nothing to write home about. It was an OK place but no more than OK and I wouldn't go back there in a hurry. I have been to other Scaddabush restos before at other locations and my experience there was better. I will say that the thing that I like the most about it was the service. The servers were all really good. But the food was meh - just so so. I would've probably given a 2.5 if I could give a half point. it's part of a complex where there's a lot of different restaurants. So tons of parking, which is very good.

Lovely little cafe and good sized patio on the side. Close…read moreto Runnymede TTC. Green P parking also nearby. Reasonable luncheon specials - mostly sandwiches with or without salad. Menu has a great selection of pastas and mains if you prefer. Staff were attentive without hovering. At our table we had the eggplant Parmesan sandwich and meatball ones with the Caesar salad (generously topped with bacon and anchovy).

September 21/2024: Dinner with Slipp…read more This was good to very good. The food taste was superb. Mine was the Fettuccine Mushroom Truffle in a cream sauce with added Chicken ($38.00). The restaurant was small but was busy as well. The service was good & the seemed efficient. Here's the issue...the portion size was so very small! I felt like it was more like an appetizer versus a main. For $38.00 it should have been a much healthier size. Not sure I'd go again based on simply the size of the serving.

Food is not good and service is worse. Not recommended in any way. I ordered 2 veal on a bun the…read moreveal must have been a day or two since it was cooked. The veal seemed to be reheated in a deep frier. Old worn out furnishings in the dining area are ugly.

Our favorite restaurant! The portions are huge and loads of shrimp and scallops in with dish…read more Every time we go, we are celebrating anniversary or bday and they always give us free of charge dessert. Servers are lovely . I highly recommend.

It was cozy and warm inside, both the vibes and the staff. The mussels in white wine sauce were…read morepure bliss with their aromatic broth and tender texture. The risotto with butternut squash and sausage filled my senses with a velvety blend of sweet and savoury. It was a perfect place to celebrate my brother's belated birthday party.

Overall, I'd rate this place 3.5 stars, based on the fact I got to sample a variety of dishes and…read morefound that they were quite hit or miss. Calamari Alla Griglia (4/5) - the grilled calamari was well-cooked, the sauce was quite tasty, but the portion was quite small. Rucola E Funghi Portobella (3/5) - The salad dressing is yummy, but the price is steep for what it is. While each ingredient in isolation was good, the mushroom didn't feel like it complemented the dressing. Tagliatelle Alla Bolognese (4/5) - Surprisingly one of the better dishes, ordered based on recommendation from the server. I didn't think I'd order a bolognese (arguably the most boring sounding item on the menu), but the noodles and sauce were overall tasty and well executed. Portions were reasonable, but not as "huge" as other reviews made it seem. I had no problem finishing the dish. Gnocchi Al Gorgonzola (3/5) - I think whether you like this dish will really depend on whether you like "stinky" cheeses. The Gorgonzola flavour is STRONG and can be tasty/unique at first, but overpowering 5+ bites in, when all there is to the dish is straight cheese. The gnocchi is soft/pillowy. Tortelli Di Magro (3/5) - The ravioli was pretty good and well-cooked, but the sage sauce just didn't really cut it for me. The dish sounded better than it tasted, and didn't feel cohesive. I think it came with 7-8 large ish pieces of ravioli, but it still isn't very filling on its own. Margherita pizza (4/5) - A classic take on a thin-crust, wood-fire Margherita pizza, nothing particularly spectacular or unique, but it was very good! I heard from others in my party that the dessert and other dishes were generally so-so. The service was friendly but extremely slow. Maybe it's because we came with a very large group and it's a very small restaurant, but it took us nearly an hour to receive our entrees. Overall, for the price point of this restaurant, I was a little disappointed in the flavour, portion sizes, and experience.