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    Scaddabush

    3.6 (513 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Wine Bars, Pizza
    Closed 11:30 am - 11:00 pm

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    Loud
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Cindy D.

    Great portions with a good selection of pizza and fresh pasta. My favorite so far is the mushroom truffle malfade! First time trying fresh mozzarella, it was so good! My partner who isn't a fan of cheese actually enjoyed it as much as I did. The tomato jam paired well with the cheese as it was sweet and acidic. Like what others have said, the lightning is very dark and it can get pretty loud due to crowds but the food itself is super yummy.

    3-Cheese Truffle Charity Bread
    Ashwini F.

    If you have ever wondered, 'might I like (goat cheese or something else) if I tasted a good quality one?', then this is the place you should come to, to settle that. The best thing about this restaurant is they make everything from scratch, and it enhances the taste of whichever dish you try to a maximum. I got a taster of mozzarella with the samples of all of their 'Fresh Mozzarella' section (bomba, balsamic truffle, etc.). Those were incredible! The pizza was great too. The 3-Cheese Charity Bread is out of this world! And so is Tiramisu! I have never tasted a richer tiramisu paired with dark chocolate. I would go here again for a special occasion in a heartbeat. As for ambiance, it is grand, and old-worldly, and service staff is the best. Excellent experience overall.

    Miyuru A.

    Pretty nice ambiance, the service was great. Carla was our server and she was a sweetheart. Food was great. Ive had quite a few people who recommended the place and it didnt disappoint. I will be going back again !! Oh and my favorite was the limoncello margarita!!

    Shrimp Puttanesca Spaghetti
    Selina B.

    I love a good seafood pasta. I've been going to Scaddabush, Square One location for many years now, probably since it opened. The Caesar Salad is crisp and not overdressed. This is probably one of the few restaurants that still offer crispy bacon on top. I normally order the Shrimp Puttanesca which has a slightly spicy Arrabbiata tomato sauce. This time around, we visited on 'National Spaghetti Day" and received 50% off our spaghetti entrees as part of a restaurant promotion. My husband ordered the Spaghetti & Meatball. Portion size is just right and filling. We also like to order the Fresh Mozzarella with Prosciutto from time to time, but prices are getting steep so we order it only for special occasions. Some of the booths are a little tight and don't leave much space in front - we aren't big people. Overall, we receive excellent service. Atmosphere is great, and I'm glad they take reservations through their app as the place can get busy.

    Mozzarella with prosciutto and fig
    Cristina N.

    The mozzarella was freshly made and delicious. I had the lemon garlic shrimp spaghetti which was delicious!! I'd get it again. The rest of the meals were ordered by my team and they loved their dishes too. Highly recommend!!!

    zucca ravioli
    Alina M.

    visiting the area with a friend and decided on scaddabush. ambiance was super nice, i loved the moody lighting and cute decorations, but the music included current radio hits, which didn't really match LOL. i ordered the zucca ravioli and i thoroughly enjoyed! the flavor was different from what i expected but was not disappointed at all. had nice flavors of the zucchini and squash, with small bits of carrots. it wasn't necessarily exceptional, but good nonetheless. i also got the basil mango drink and they were not light on the basil, definitely not for everyone but i liked it (unfortunately forgot to take a pic) our server, deep, was very sweet and constantly checked up on us, offering any extra refreshments and assistance. food came out in a timely manner as well, although my drink took a little longer

    Group table
    Siobhan M.

    We came here with a large group. Food was great. Drinks were great. Service was great. We were very happy. Bolognese is very good. Great kids meal choices.

    Espresso. So cute!
    Mary T.

    This review could be much longer than it is. Cutting to the chase, a former colleague, who became my friend, needed a reference. I wrote one and had a good feeling that she'd get the job. She did and we thought that we'd celebrate with a third friend. The original thought was for all of us to go shopping and then grab lunch. Our third friend LOVES to shop. Considering that I am saving up for an upcoming trip, I wished them fun shopping and we'd meet up for lunch. One good thing about being the person at work on the team who used to arrange outings and restaurant reservations, those who have befriended me have taken over those duties in real life. They found Scaddabush and asked if I'd be good with it. All three of us had never dined here. We all wanted to and said yes. We were to meet on a Saturday at 1:30 pm. We are all pretty good communicators. My friend with the new job said that this place doesn't do reservations for lunch on weekends. So, they would either get a table or I would, depending on who got there first. I got there at 1:20 pm and let them know that I'd head in to get us a table. There was lots of parking. They were just starting their walk across the parking lot to get here. There was a woman ahead of me in the line to get seated. I loved how cozy the interior looked. When it was my turn, I asked for a table for three. I was briefly interrupted by a person speaking into this woman's earpiece. After that discussion was over, she asked for my proof of vaccination and ID. She then asked whether I wanted to wait for my two friends in the waiting area or head over to the table. I looked back and my two friends were there. We said hi and I waved them over like they were VIPs. They showed their vaccination proof and ID, and we all got seated at a booth. For over two hours, we caught up on our lives and had a good time. We hadn't seen each other since Summer 2020. One still lives in Brantford. The other moved back to Oshawa, so meeting around Square One was perfect. We ended up with a trainee server with her regular mentor server. We started with drinks. I asked about sangria. This place has four different types. I knew that I'd love this place. I ordered a green sangria. My friends loved the sound of it that we got a pitcher. Our food tastes are similar. We started with bruschetta as our appetizer. We all got the mushroom truffle fettuccine. For dessert, two of us got the lemon sorbetto, and our friend with the new job got the vanilla maple gelato. We joked that we were horrified over the deviation, but it did sound yummy. The green sangria came out first. The new server poured some in our glasses, and we continued pouring until the pitcher was gone. Get this sangria! It's essentially white wine with blue Curacao, limoncello, passion fruit and apple juices, ginger ale, and fresh lemon juice. If you are in denial that it's autumn heading into winter, this sangria will give you summertime vibes. So refreshing! It was excellent. The bruschetta came out next. The presentation was lovely. Oddly, the tomatoes were sliced, which made eating each toasted bruschetta difficult. The slices kept falling off because they were large. They would have been better diced up. The chunks of roasted garlic on it were outstanding, so they made up for the large tomato slices. This appetizer was good, but I wouldn't go out of my way to get it again. Our mains came out next. If you are a mushroom freak like I am, you will love this dish. The mushrooms are roasted. It has caramelized onions, brown butter alfredo sauce, spinach, roasted garlic, chives, pecorino and parmesan cheeses, and truffle oil. It's heaven in a dish. You get a spoonful of parmesan that you can sprinkle all over your food. The fettuccine is made in-house. It was so fresh and perfect. Everything in the mushroom truffle sauce was incredibly creamy and flavourful. Delicious! All three of us did not leave anything on our plates. This place has tiramisu on the menu, but I couldn't do it. I was so full. Instead, we opted for either gelato or sorbetto. We wanted dessert, but not a massive amount. This place is generous with frozen desserts. We were all expecting a scoop, but we got two in a pretty glass. I loved my lemon sorbetto (it's essentially sorbet that does not contain dairy). It was creamy and the lemon flavour was bright. I polished it all. Our other friend had a long day travelling to Kitchener to meet up with friends. She ended up getting a coffee when we first sat down and an espresso with her lemon sorbetto. Her espresso looked so cute that I had to take a photo of it. I loved dining here. The only downside was getting asked how everything was tasting twice as much with two servers. I was asked when I hadn't had any sorbetto yet. Ugh! We had a great time laughing, catching up, and having a late lunch here. I highly recommend coming here for good food in a cozy restaurant. (425)

    The bar area
    Rebecca N.

    The food was fantastic, the ambience was fun and kitschy, the service was prompt and it looked like the wait staff enjoy working there. . It is a great place to bring your family and have a great meal.

    Spaghetti carbonara
    Steffi M.

    The spaghetti carbonara is the best carbonara I've ever had! It has a great ratio of sauce and toppings to spaghetti so you can enjoy every bite. The cheesecake is fantastic and big enough to share! I've never had an issue here, the service is great and the food is tasty! Ps. The fresh homemade spaghetti can be made gluten free for an additional few dollars.

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    The food was delish! I enjoyed the HUGE Tuscan chopped salad. Our waiter was fantastic.

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    Food was great! Had the chicken parmigiana very delicious! Never disappoints! Thank you, Alberto! You were fantastic!

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    Our server was EXCELLENT!! We will come back here because of her for sure! We had a wonderful experience due to our waitress Alo!

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    I feel like they get away with mediocre food because you are more concerned with the poor service

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    gabby was great! Service was amazing and food was so good. very helpful and friendly. Great atmosphere as well.

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    The Wine Bar

    The Wine Bar

    2.8
    (4 reviews)
    22.4 km

    My party of four visited during Taste of Oakville, and in hindsight, the evening foreshadowed…read moreitself early -- the restaurant's website was down with a 404 error, and we kept finding two different addresses (one apparently their old location). We eventually found it. Upon arrival, the door swung open and struck a seated guest -- a sign of just how small the space is. The restaurant was full except for one four-top (clearly ours), and we stood awkwardly in the entrance -- which is essentially inside the dining room -- waiting to be acknowledged. When greeted, we were asked if we had a reservation. We said yes. "Table for eight?" we were asked, which felt impossible given the size of the room. We clarified four, and were pointed to the only open table. No name was requested; we realistically could have just walked in and taken it. The space is starkly lit with aggressive bright white lighting that feels more clinical than cozy. The artwork is interesting and gives a gallery-like feel -- it seems the restaurant is aiming for a downtown Toronto wine bar aesthetic, but it doesn't quite land. Our table was missing water glasses, and the stemware was mismatched -- not in an intentional, charming way, but more in a "we ran out" way. Once seated, we weren't acknowledged or offered water for nearly 20 minutes. Not rushing guests is one thing; leaving them feeling forgotten is another. When our server finally arrived, the service set the tone for the evening. One glass of water was poured before he realized another was missing. He disappeared, returned with a glass, inspected it mid-pour, then walked away again (dirty glass). After several more trips and long gaps, everyone eventually received water -- about 15 minutes later. He was polite and friendly, just clearly untrained. He shared that the owner is also the sommelier, cook, and server, and that he liked working there because he wasn't expected to know much about wine -- an interesting admission for a wine bar. The owner greeted us warmly but asked only one guest about wine preferences -- ironically the only non-wine drinker at the table. The concept appeared to be sommelier-led, though this was never explained. If that is the intention, engaging the entire table is essential. That said, the wines themselves were enjoyable; the service surrounding them was not. The Taste of Oakville menu promised three curated 3-oz pours paired with a charcuterie board for two. The pours arrived unevenly and slowly, with little explanation of the pairings. The charcuterie boards were plain and inconsistent between tables despite containing similar items -- basic fruit, crostini, simple cured meats, small portions of brie, and two slices of truffle cheese. No crackers, spreads, or thoughtful touches elevated the experience, and presentation varied noticeably. Our second wine pour didn't arrive until our mains, and service moved so slowly we requested a wine list to order a bottle. We were told there is no wine list -- "we're not that kind of restaurant." Instead, all reds are $80 and all whites $70, and the owner selects the bottle for you after asking only red or white. The concept might work if explained upfront; without context, it was confusing. At one point, noticing my empty glass, our server poured me a random red -- which turned out to be the same wine as our first pour -- and then left without serving anyone else. We had to remind staff we were still waiting for our second curated pour. Nothing about the experience felt curated. The most surprising moment of the night came when our mains arrived. As we lifted our appetizer plates -- still holding olive pits, fruit rinds, and crumbs -- the servers told us not to worry about clearing them and proceeded to place our main dishes directly on top of the used plates. I'm still shocked. I wouldn't do that at home, let alone expect it at a Lakeshore, or quite frankly, any restaurant. Two of us ordered the tagliatelle, which was tasty but contained only two small pieces of short rib -- and was difficult to enjoy while staring at discarded rinds beneath the plate. The other two ordered brisket sliders: two sliders, no sides. They tasted good but left diners hungry. One guest joked they kept thinking the fruit rinds were fries -- unfortunately accurate. We tried to make the best of the evening, but it never delivered the cozy wine-and-charcuterie experience we had anticipated -- dim lighting, thoughtful pairings, something special. After finishing our meal, we requested our bills and reminded staff we were still waiting for the third curated pour. We were told "five minutes." Those five minutes never came. Eventually, wanting simply to leave, we paid a single combined bill and sorted it out ourselves. Dinner for four totaled $460. This was not the boutique Lakeshore dining experience we expected, and ultimately, it was deeply disappointing.

    As an Oenophile, I was excited to check out The Wine Bar in my neighbourhood. The door was open, In…read morewalked in at 4:55 to be "Greeted" by the Owner, "We don't open till 5 o'clock".......Attitude from the get go. I looked at the menu, interesting but very pricey for the offering. I looked at a row of wine bottle partially open and simply corked, no nitrogen or air extraction.....no telling how long the wine had been "Breathing"....Days? I am puzzled by the discrepancy 5 Star vs 1 Star reviews. I have no confidence in the 5 star reviews....Friends?...Self reviewed? No serious wine enthusiast would visit this establishment...bad attitude, poor value, insufficient wine care and presentation.

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    Tase of Oakville menu and charcuterie for 2

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    Ladybug Wine Bar

    Ladybug Wine Bar

    4.8
    (19 reviews)
    24.5 km

    This must be the place!…read more Our first trip to Toronto and boy did we have fun. From delicious food to sipping wine, and everything in between, Toronto was a city to explore. Ladybug Wine Bar is a cute but also sophisticated wine bar located on King Street, steps away from shopping and restaurants. We stopped in here on a snowy Sunday before our flight home. They also serve Sunday Brunch. We grabbed a few open seats at the comfy bar. They do not offer wine flights, which made this experience pretty darn expensive but SOOOO worth it. We had such a fun time and the people working were so nice, we honeslty did not want to leave. They were willing to help with our selections. We actually ordered all their Reds by the glass. I know, but there were only about 6 and we had to try them all. I like to say "go big or go home" LOL! We loved almost all except for maybe a few. We ended up also ordering a charcuterie while we sip. And of course I brought a bottle home with me. If you are ever in Toronto, please check out Ladybug wine bar, it is fantastic, you won't want to leave. Cheers!

    A Hidden Gem for Brunch!!…read more I came here with 3 of my girlies that love brunch. Everything we ordered was fresh, light, and absolutely delicious. We started with some drinks which were super affordable compared to other brunch places. The espresso martinis weren't too sweet and had the perfect balance. As for the dishes the standout for me was the smoked salmon toast. The combination of the eggs, fresh dill, and sliced salmon on top of toast was so yummy. Service was nice and the place was cozy/bright. Highly recommend this spot for a girls' brunch or casual date.

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    Piccolo Caffe E Vino

    Piccolo Caffe E Vino

    4.3
    (19 reviews)
    21.7 km
    $$

    Went here for dinner on a Saturday night / great location and cute spot! I love the branding and…read morethe inside + feels very trendy. This is a wine bar - the house lager was bad (maybe my own bad decision) and the red I got was fine ... nothing to write home about. However place fell apart with the food - the shrimp came with 5 medium sized shrimp with the tails, legs and shells on and were under seasoned. The artichokes were mediocre (loved the sauce they came with). Worst of all was the "Ontario peaches" with the burrata were totally canned peaches - could've even been dole brand! This place has amazing potential with the location and vibe - but the food just was not it. Small portions and the price didn't match what was served. The service was friendly but nothing too crazy. Go here for the drinks, but maybe not for the dinner!

    Went with a friend on a Saturday night and it was pretty easy to get a seat, but they do take…read morereservations. Our server was great at helping us pick our wine, he mentioned that their wines are all on the dry side which is perfect for me, I'm not one for sweet wines. We also had two of their small plates the mussels and the burrata. The mussels tasted great with the sauce, a little garlicky which I prefer. The combination of the peach and mint went really well with the burrata. Light and easy to eat. The patio at night is one of the highlights. The only small complaint was it did take a while to get our wine after we ordered it and a little while to get our check. Otherwise cute spot.

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    Fried Artichoke, shrimp and peach burrata

    Scaddabush - italian - Updated June 2026

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