As it can reveal itself somewhat gradually, La Cucina is yours to uncover. The heavier design of…read moredark wood tables and black leather chairs framed by brick walls are nicely balanced by candles throughout and the lighting sparkle repeating in mirrors. We started with well-executed cocktails and perfect calamari paired with artichoke hearts that began to expose the thoughtfulness of the kitchen. The Linguine Alla Pescatora was perfectly portioned and delicious and my wife left no noodle behind either. We were fully stuffed, but couldn't resist ordering ricotta doughnuts to take back to the hotel. They could likely run a food truck with those doughnuts alone. Traditional Italian fare is not uncommon. Getting it right however is much more rare and La Cucina is ready for show. All of this would be enough but the remaining layers are the wonderful people operating this somewhat new offering to the city. Don is attentive, fun and intelligent, giving you his full attention while still noticing the subtle beckons of nearby tables. He's a fly fisherman who feels life deeply and has great care for all. Then we met Norma who opened the restaurant with her brother. Given the opportunity, I think Norma could run a country. She has managed a variety of businesses, is huge fun and I'm willing to bet she's as strong as the stone wall out front. La Cucina is Italian authenticity pressed by a big heart into a beautiful small space.

My mother in law made a reservation here last night. I haven't been, and I didn't know it was a…read morepretty, date-night, cool little place-- we brought my two toddlers, ages 4 and 2. Ambiance: What started out as quiet and intimate around 6:30pm became somewhat lively (a good kind) around 8:00pm. I loved the vibe. Dark, candle-lit tables, bricked wall, bar all the way in the back and cute and clean little bathrooms downstairs. Tight cubicles if you are to pee with a child but it's ok. No change-table if you are to bring a newborn. Service: Tony, our server was excellent. He was very pleasant and kind and told us we're awesome for taking our kids to dine with us because not a lot do. He also praised us for having very well behaved toddlers! The hostess did too, which i loved. She said no one would even be able to tell there were children in the restaurant. Food: Sadly, this is where I took my 3 stars off. We were all craving for pasta, so I could only speak from the pasta perspective. Prices ranged from Mid to High $20s which for the portion size was pretty steep. Taste-wise, here's the breakdown. *Bolognese: serving super small, and sauce very salty. *Crab Tortellini: i got this, serving portion was decent on this one since tortellinis are a bit heavier by the piece. The filling of crab was basic. Not sure if they use fresh Dungeness to create the filling, it sadly didn't taste as expected. However, i did like the subtle buttery sauce and the accent of fried basil to garnish. *Carbonara: bland and could be a bit creamier with the right egg yolk ratio. My father in law says the pasta was undercooked. *Ravioli: my kids had this to share. Pasta square to ratio filling was off. It could use more filling. Ravioli pillows were tiny. *Cannelloni: excellent. This was yummy. We got meatballs and bread for appetizer. Bread isn't part of dining. Never been to an Italian restaurant that does NOT serve complimentary focaccia or baguette. Also, i noticed that they don't come around the tables to offer fresh parmesan or freshly ground pepper. Because of the service and vibe of the place though, I'd give it another shot and try the variety of meats. I got a glimpse of ribeye from the other table and it looked amazing.

If you're in Saskatoon, you really simply must get the pizza from UNA! We only got take out so I…read morecan't speak to the dining in experience but the amazing variety of different types of pizza is simply astounding. We got 2 Meat Pizzas and 2 Veggie Pizzas: MEAT - Both totally delicious. Spicy Jerk Chicken obviously very unique offering! The Broadway was a staple yet delicious meat pizza with sausage and bacon.. and maple syrup?! VEGETARIAN - The 4Maggio was the most amazing cheese pizza that had HONEY on top! This has been a game changer and I can't believe more places don't put honey on top? Be warned, it does also have a truffle oil so you will get a bit of that flavour. I like truffle - my partner isn't the biggest fan. Vegetarian was simply loaded with all the good stuff! Artichokes, red onions, feta, red peppers. It was a solid pizza. Also with honey! Drool. You can also get some small little containers of oil to pour over your pizza that levels up your pizza.

Food is great！！ Ambience feels like beautiful and casual as…read morewell. Thanks for our beautiful waitress

We are staying in Saskatoon for just one night on our Western Canada road trip so we wanted to pick…read morea great place for a late lunch when we got in. I'm so glad we picked Hearth among 4 places in the downtown area. We walked up around 15:00 without a reservation on Sunday. It was busy on the patio but we were able to score a table in the shade over looking South Saskatchewan River and the promenade. Since our table was at one end of the patio, it was a great spot to people watch too. Everyone from the hostess and our waitress was very friendly and helpful. We placed our orders quickly even though there were quick a few good options on the brunch menu. I had a traditional breakfast and a Saskatoon berry lemonade and my husband ordered yogurt & granola and a long black. When he had told me he would be getting a long black, I had to do a double take in the menu and there it was. I could count with one hand how many places in western Canada I had been to with long black or café allongé on the menu. I was impressed and he said it was very good too. My breakfast was scrumptious with 2 thick pieces of sour dough toasts, 2 plump sausage patties, 2 perfectly fried (with brown edges) sunny side up eggs and crispy and soft potatoes! I ate very slowly to enjoy every bite with my refreshing lemonade on the beautiful patio in a warm & sunny late Sunday afternoon.

Enjoyed a team lunch here while attending UP! Conference…read more The atmosphere was beautiful and the servers were lovely. We each had a cocktail (they had a great list!) and most of us ordered the house made pasta. The side salad I ordered was delicious and a very generous portion. I really enjoyed the pasta, it tasted super fresh. Would definitely come back again!

Started off good, nice atmosphere and the appetizers were really good. Unfortunately, my steak…read more(ordered medium rare) was overcooked, but my friends steaks were fine. They offered to replace it, but the service was so slow that I opted for them to take it off the bill, instead of taking off the dish, they took a portion of it off. Pretty weak sauce, imho. So, food other than my steak was good, ambience great, service very slow.

We had to make reservations to ensure we got seating. Place was 90% full Saturday 6pm. Very nice…read moreatmosphere. Staff were very professional. Food was a disappointment. My filet mignon was really dry and chewy. Friend who got the tbone also said his was barely edible -way overcooked and very thin cut. Friend who got New York Striploin was happy but he also got the peppercorn sauce which was Not spicy Not peppery just mushroom sauce/gravy BUT it was very tasty and would highly recommend it.

Amazing food, staff is friendly and amazing at their jobs, service was great. The restaurant itself…read moreis a great environment

There are two floors in this restaurant and usually when you enter they ask you where you wanted to…read morebe seated. I've sat both on the first and second floor and I would say the second floor has better view as your eating your food. Especially if your going during sunset hours. The food here is typically good whatever you end up picking. The dinner and lunch menu are different so come and try the different food options for different times. The steak was cooked so good, I asked for them to cook it medium and they've gotten it done perfect. The service here is great and can't wait to go back and try their cheesecake.

My first time trying out @thegranadahouse and it was a good experience!…read more Both Mr C and I got the Sirloin Special which consists of Sirloin Steak, salad, side veggies , garlic toast and potato of choice for $18! Nowadays, I think that's a good deal for the amount of food and quality. The salad was a side dish but it was so beautiful it looked like a main (small) dish! They did went a little heavy on the dressing but I rather it be heavy than too light. 'Twas a good start to the meal! Next is the steak; I asked my steak medium done but it was more of a medium well - which honestly - didn't matter cause it was even better than I expected. It had a really nice charred look AND flavour that once I took that first bite, I just kept on eating! However, as I was getting close to the second half, it got more salty I had to take a bite of steak then a bite of carrots to ease saltiness. Which leads to the next item... Carrots = super soft = YESSSS I LOVE IT! No complaints here No picture for garlic toast but it was okay; I would've liked it more if it was more toasted but I still scarfed it down I got lemon roasted potatoes while Mr C got loaded baked potatoes. We both enjoyed our potatoes very much I do think the lemon roasted could have a bit more flavour but it was still good nonetheless! Last but not least - my second favourite item of the entire meal : French Vanilla Cheesecake I normally don't order desserts cause it's overpriced for one slice BUT it's French vanilla cheesecake!! I couldn't help myself but order to try it and it was amazing. I loved it so much I don't regret ordering it at all It actually gives me inspirations to try making it myself In conclusion, Granada House is definitely a hit on my list and I recommend going for a nice dinner out! It has a very nice family friendly, cozy interior Oh and service was excellent Even tho some flavours were off, I would still order it again as it might've just been a one-off

Never been disappointed in any of the meals I have had here…read more Really enjoy the Caesar salad and order it every time. Always had friendly wait staff and never have to wait for a table. The lasagna is also a good choice. Only thing I'm not a huge fan of is the pizza sauce, it's a bit sweet for me.

To the Manager: Hi there, I wanted to share some feedback…read moreregarding our lunch today. We are from Calgary and we brought our parents out, and our server, Sidney, was absolutely wonderful. She was incredibly welcoming, full of smiles, and took amazing care of our table. It's rare to get such warm, genuine service, and she really made our family feel at home. Please pass along our thanks to her!

The atmosphere is calm, warm yet upbeat Service was top…read morenotch Located in the Sandman hotel which helps after a long day of meetings Being a foodie I wasn't impressed with the escargot. ESCARGOT STUFFED MUSHROOMS garlic & parsley butter, parmesan breadcrumbs There was such a thick layer of breadcrumbs it became dry and lost the flavour of the escargot The wedge salad was o we powered by way to much dressing that should have been drizzled not covered over the lettuce. But this is how their menu shows it but I would recommend less

Small town. Small minds…read more I heard a couple say that as I was walking down the street toward this restaurant. It's such an unfair statement, especially when applied to Saskatoon. This is a wonderful little town that punches above its weight. The meal I had here may have been the best I've had in 2023 (or at least tied with the one I had in Marfa, Texas). From the scallions to the pasta to the fish to the pudding like dessert paired with a sweet wine, each course complemented the next. The folks here were all so nice and I trusted them to surprise me with each aspect of the meal. I love it when I can hand that decision to experts. In such a short time, I've come to love Saskatoon. The people here have been great and with a meal like I had tonight, I'll put up this small town against much bigger ones anytime. No small minds here.

Great food and service. Loved the Ambiance too…read more Cool to watch the cook prepare the meal.