Came here this past weekend with my wife and a couple of friends for our first visit, and we were…read moreblown away by the flavor and quality. We eat at a lot of Italian restaurants, but this one stands out. It feels like everything is homemade and prepared with genuine love. All four of us ordered the chicken parmigiana, each with a different pasta pairing. My wife chose gnocchi with red sauce, while I went for penne with the lemon vodka sauce. That lemon vodka sauce was unbelievably rich and creamy. I'm still talking about it! I almost ordered some to go, but honestly, I doubt it would have made it home without me picking at it on the way home. This place is truly a hidden gem, a cozy hole-in-the-wall worth discovering. The waitstaff was warm, friendly, and attentive, and there's plenty of parking right outside. We can't wait to come back and explore more of the menu. A definite 10/10 !

Update! We now go here as much as we can and always take out of town guests. The complimentary…read morebread is served hot out of the oven with garlic butter. Last night I got my usual - leek, prosciutto, pistachios with grilled chicken and cheese tortellini yum! The bruschetta is my favorite also - the small size is very big. We had the chocolate cake and strawberries once we got home and it was a delicious way to end the evening. Service, food, and vibes are always outstanding.

Wicked!!! Hole in the wall...A charming hole in the wall with wholly delicious fare! A must try…read morewhile in dundas. Hankering for dessert now.... That tiramusu looks so good!!!

Best pizza in Ontario!!! It's hard to find this place because their in a back alley in downtown…read moretown Dundas. Not many places to sit inside but they do have a very nice outdoor seating area. But their pizza is so amazing you forget about everything else. I can't eat pizza from anywhere where else now without comparing it with The Red Door Cucina. Amazing!!!!

Cute restaurant but ordered take out due to Covid. Shrimp…read morepasta and pizza Food was just ok. Doesn't live up to the hyped up reviews. Owners are nice, definitely home cooked Italian style. But I have had better Italian food. I'm sure eating in will be better though. Love the ambience of the little restaurant.

Slower than molasses I can finish a 10 k marathon before I eat here…read more Food flavour was descent bit I had to ask over and over and over fir a drink I was trying to order and the waiter was trying to walk away Wow

Found this restaurant on Yelp on our way back to Toronto from Niagara Falls. Parking was paid but…read moreeasy to find and plentiful. This place has such a cute interior! It was definitely catering to girls night out. We started with the crispy polenta fries - these were the clear winner of the night. It came with a marinara and aioli sauce, and was perfectly crispy, salty, and flavorful. I wish there was a bigger version of this because it could have easily been a meal substitute. The Arugula salad was also well-balanced and bright - a food combination of sweet, salty, peppery, and crunchy. We got the potato Bianco pizza - would not recommend this. It was very bland and burnt on the bottom. I wish we had tried a different pizza because they looked good! We also had the Short Rib Rigatoni. The flavors of this pasta were stellar! I would highly recommend getting this - the pasta was cooked perfectly, the sauce was very flavorful, and there was a generous serving of short rib. We lastly finished off with the Tiramisu, which was tasty, but not a traditional "tiramisu" flavor. I'd come back again to try some of their other pizzas and pastas. Drinks were pretty good, too!

The Rosemary & Parmesan home fries are LIFE CHANGING. I would come back just for those. They do…read moresomething like slightly smash the potatoes to get more edges maybe? It results in a beautiful textured crunch all around with a soft inside in the homefries. Very nicely seasoned as well. The brunch cocktails were light and yummy - I myself like more spirit forward complex cocktails and I was not disappointed. Had brunch with a small group of girlfriends here Caro was well accommodated for the group. We had reservations at 10:30 am but it didn't seem like we needed them. It did start getting busy closer to lunch. The atmosphere/attire is very casual and laid back while having a top quality brunch. There's a small paid parking lot a street over from the restaurant.

They offer great variety of Italian cuisine from salads, to pasta, wood oven pizza, wood oven…read morecalzone, panini, entrée, and desserts like tiramisu. I had always passed by their patio and it has been busy, but we came here on a Saturday afternoon, in a hot summer day and decided to sit inside, which was rather empty. The service was rather slow, considering not being busy at the time. The pastas were fresh and delicious and we enjoyed them.

We sat outside. It was perfect. Great weather. Staff were super helpful in answering questions…read more Food was phenomenal. My only negative comment is that they didn't have cannoli's. So sad. Good Italian food though.

When looking for a place to enjoy the best food, incredible atmosphere, and a staff that makes you…read morefeel at home and welcome... this is it! Luana was amazing. She is so knowledgeable and friendly. Trust her. She knows how to help you pick the food you want. And she is excellent at helping with wine choices. 1/2 price on Wednesday!!! We had the gnocchi and veal marsala. I had to order pizza foe my 2 am "tapeworm ". We also met Kristina, the master pizza chef! Wow. Incredible dough baked to perfection! Seriously. Chewy crust. But it is perfect. I have not had pizza crust this good in so long. And honestly... if you have a less than perfect experience...tell them!! They cannot fix something if you don't there is a problem. I wish I could rate them a 10. PS. WE WILL BE BACK SOON!!

This restaurant is attached to the hotel on the other side of Carmen's banquet centre. It was hard…read moreto find if you have never been here. I suggest they get a big sign outside somewhere. It is not a big restaurant but the decor is very nice. There was 5 of us there and 4 of us ordered the osso bucco which is braised veal shank on a bed of risotto. The risotto was very soft, maybe a little overcooked but I still enjoyed it. The veal was fell off the bone nicely and was very tender and the marrow was yummy. The portion was generous and I was full after but of course I had to get the tiramisu! The tiramisu was not as light and fluffy as I expected but the flavour was well balanced. The amount of espresso and mescarpone was perfect. The service was not great. The server offered parmesan and pepper on my dish and neglected to offer it to anyone else in my party, disappeared and was nowhere to be found. I would come back here but not in a large group.

It is our second time to have dinner here. The food is amusing!!!…read moreEveryone here is so friendly and happy! Even the chef came out to talk to us tonight! We had their cheese board (not on the menu) and deep fired calamari to start. Every dishes were good especially the Branzino (Seabass), Vongole Alla Chitarra (handmade noodles). Adding truffles to your dishes would also be good! We had a very interesting Italian white wine (see my photo). It is so fruity and refreshing but it does have what wine supposed to be! Will definitely come back!

Recommended by my girlfriends coworker. So we decided to order take out for a Friday night dinner…read more We ordered the tagliatelle with the pork ragu, gnocchi, and the San Pietro pizza. The gnocchi was perfectly cooked and the tagliatelle was too. The pizza was incredible. Great work over here and I can't wait to experience the dine in.

They offer an amazing menu featuring great variety of appetizers, salads, Pasta, steak, seafood and…read morepizza. The staff are friendly and welcoming. The executive chef deeply cares about putting together a fresh and delicious meal. We tried "Crab Cake" and "Bolognese Pasta". Both were delicious and it was one of the most delicious Bolognese Pasta I've ever had.

The food is excellent and probably one of the best priced better restaurants to dine at in…read moreBurlington ($$) Parking is easy - street parking right outside their front door on Pine Street it's also free after 6:00p.m. - metered parking in effect for lunch. If it' happens to be full, there is a very large municipal parking lot less than a block away on Elizabeth Street. Paradiso is located in Village Square but faces the street the only place to the west of it that separates it from the Municipal Parking is the nice little boutique style LCBO on the corner of Elizabeth and Pine Streets. We have been going here for many years I'm going to say it's been 20 years or very close maybe more for the ever changing menu. The Chef changes it by the seasons so you are always in for a delicious surprise and selections. The only minus I'd say is their wine list by the bottle it is seriously overpriced. The least expensive bottle of Cab-is $55 ( $14.95 @ The LCBO). Although it hasn't kept us away. My husband ordered it regardless he enjoys a bottle of wine with his dinner. I don't drink so I'm a Perrier or similar gal. Our dinners were outstanding and well priced. They start you off with the most delicious yellow bread it reminded me of cornbread but no corn it's thick like cake cut in wide 1" strips and just as high. It's served with a balsamic vinaigrette for dipping. I could keep eating that . I must ask what type it is on our next visit My husband had the Seafood Pasta which Spaghettini Pescatore consisting of Spaghettini with a white wine cream sauce, shrimp (3 large) , calamari and Atlantic salmon. Not a lot of seafood however only $32 so I'm not complaining. I had the Pickled Beet Salad- basil whipped feta, mixed greens, pickled beets, spice toasted almond crumble with a balsamic vinaigrette $16 and I added a marinated chicken skewer $9 extra. Other choices were garlic shrimp, oven baked salmon ,, grilled sirloin and seared ahi tuna - all $9 to $16 (salmon). All very well priced . For dessert I had the Aftgiuto $9 - also delicious - a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream with a side of espresso to pour over it so yummy! My husband's was huge- Salted Pecan Caramel Tart $14 ( more like a pie than a tart,I had to take pictures. Topped with French Vanilla Ice Cream, warm caramel sauce. I tried it, absolutely amazing . We had a great table for two at the very back of the restaurant it was quiet and quaint. Also extremely close to the restrooms which is always handy. We highly recommend Paradiso for lunch or dinner but remember reservations are a must. Keep in mind that the kitchen closes at 9:00p.m.. They won't kick you out but reserve accordingly. We were there two weeks ago Saturday and were shocked that it was completely full right after Christmas in early January and in this economy but as I mentioned earlier it is really affordable. I was also shocked that we had 6:30 reservations and it was 9:00 when we were leaving after our lovely leisurely dinner. We will be back very soon. Below is my husband with his amazing salted caramel pecan tart topped with French vanilla ice cream and warm caramel sauce. The picture I took of it looking down on it you can see what I mean how it is more of a pie than a tart, it's huge. I had a bite of it and even just one bite is so satisfying and beyond delicious it convinces you it's worth every penny . I'd love to order it however it is far too large for me. I wish my husband would share but he loved it far too much to share. Who can blame him? When you go you must try it. We are really into salted caramel desserts but believe me when I say "this the very best salted caramel anything that we ever had, it dances on your tastebuds and I truly mean that". Don't think about it just make your reservations on YELP or call today. Remember Valentine's is just 4 weeks away if you want to take your Sweetheart there for Valentine's you had better make your reservations now.... If it's not too late already. You don't need to thank me just go and enjoy a wonderful affordable dinner. And if you haven't been there before I know that you will become a regular even after just one visit !

It was the first time we went there. It was a party of 7. First, the restaurant was clean and…read morecharming. We were put in the back room for privacy and I appreciated that. The staff were very friendly and we shared some laughs. The food was very good. If I was to nit pick the service was a tad slow, but I think that is part of the charm as all the meals were cooked fresh in house (the sauces didn't taste pre-prepared) and everything came out hot. Another minor issue was there was no bread for the tables which we would have enjoyed to sop up our sauces! As a plain dessert guy I would have liked a tartufo but no such luck! We will definitely be back!

I've been here many times, the food is good. Sometimes service has been slow -they always seem to…read morebe short-staffed. Advisable to let them know if you have to be somewhere! But Margarida is a real gem!

Went here for a Valentine's date and Dimarios did not disappoint. Everything was spectacular from…read morethe food, to service, and ambiance. This jumped to being one of the top Italian restaurants for us and we will definitely visit again.

Restaurant experiences like these make me rethink my rating system. This was a TRUE 5-star…read moreexperience. We booked a reservation and our table was ready when we got there a bit early. We were seated and our coats were checked. There were 6 of us total but our server made sure we had drinks while everyone was arriving. We order drinks and then appetizers for the table. They brought out bread and olive oil which was incredible. I think we went through like 6 servings. It was SO good. Along the way, the sommelier came by to introduce herself and make some wine pairing recommendations based on our orders. For appetizers we shared the arancini (a second choice since the polenta fries weren't available), the calamari with shishito peppers, and the cheese with figs I can't remember which. All were very good! My favourite was the cheese. For my entree I had the soup of the day which was a tomato bisque with some fennel, topped with croutons, tomatoes, and cheese. They pour it table side. I loved it. I also had the spicy rigatoni pasta which the server recommended. I was choosing between that and the lasagna but my partner ordered the lasagna so I could try it. It was very good but I was happier with my pasta. For dessert they brought us tiramisu and sparklers, as we were celebrating 2 birthdays. I would go back for many reasons, but the tiramisu is at the top of the list. An exceptional meal altogether. The service was excellent, the food was delicious, and we had a wonderful time overall.