1 extra star for opening their patio seating on a rare sunny warm day in early March!…read more We came for a pre-concert dinner and the establishment is well-versed in handling the uptake of crowds during this time. We shared the pork entrée for two and ordered an extra side of truffle fries. For a two person entrée, the quantity is on the light side. However, it is just enough if both people are light eaters. Would definitely order an additional dish if you would like a more substantial meal. That being said, the pork was done perfectly, and we really liked the spetzel on the side.

Nice vibe..I was there on a weekday, so not a lot of people and only a bartender and a server but…read morethey were attentive and friendly. I had the Arancini and a Caesar salad that was delicious- it was a regular Caesar with kale, sun-dried tomatoes and pork belly added. I also had one of the beers they had on tap but the cocktails looked interesting...might need to go back just to try one!

There's nothing to dislike about La Rose!…read more We always stop here when we're in Milton. Old-school Italian market carrying imported Italian comestibles, excellent bakery, deli - and a trailer load of fine imported candies, chocolate, cookies and savories. They have good fruit and vegetables too. We stop here for two things in particular - their Ontario-renowned-famous focaccia and their in-house made sausages (fresh). It takes a lot of self-control not to go loco here and bust the budget. Staff working here are (VERY) polite, friendly and helpful!

Wonderful Italian grocery store and Bakery…read more Amazing cannolis Great prepared heat and serve Italian dishes. Tons of Italian dry goods If they are making Zeppole ...just get them. They are legendary

My friend held her wedding reception here recently. The venue easily fit 17 tables, plus room for…read morethe head tables and a small dance floor and had a decent amount of room to move around. The servers were fantastic and attentive without being overbearing. It was so nice watching the sun set while we were having dinner. The food wasn't done too well in my opinion. The soup was good, but the risotto was hard and I'm one of those people that like their meat more on the well done end of the spectrum.

If you are looking for a great German/Bavarian meal, look no further that the Concordia Club…read more This place is also a banquet hall, but they have a good sized restaurant in the lower level. Look for specialties like rouladen, schnitzel, sauerbraten and more. Since it is close to the holidays they have a roast duck special for the month of December (yum!). Prices are very reasonable and service is friendly and knowledgeable. They also are licensed so lots of options for beer, wine etc. We had the duck and schnitzel. Soooo good. The duck came with red cabbage and potato patties. The schnitzel came with home fries and steamed vegetables ( although you could have spatzle if you liked). Please note that even though their online menu shows a variety of salads for those who want lighter fare - the menu handed to us did not show those options. My friend was however able to order a Caesar salad with a grilled chicken breast which she said was wonderful. Her hubby had the rouladen. All the meals were great. We were covering the Black Forest cake at the end but could not do it ( the portions being very generous) so we took some slices to go! Great choice as it was delicious. Note- if you are small portion eaters think about sharing a meal or be prepared to take a good amount home with you!

I just came back from celebrating Oktoberfest in Munich this past September and friends from Munich…read morewere coming to Canada to visit us as well so I thought it would be nice if we took them to see what KW Oktoberfest was like. I cannot believe the embarrassment I felt from Concordia! I thought it would be a nice day/evening out to take our German friends to Concordia for dinner and a few beers. What a disappointment - beyond pathetic! The food was nothing less than a bunch of slop I wouldn't even feed my dog. The old bag serving it was so belligerent even the woman selling the food tickets was shaking her head at the attitude. But enough of the customer service, that I can I get past because that's so typical of Canada anyway. It's the food that I have a real issue with - TOTAL GARBAGE! Lost my appetite just looking at it and just pushed the shit aside. Way to go Concordia, you really represented yourselves well in front of our German visitors. I'm sure they'll have a lot to talk about when they return home. First time in a long time....NEVER AGAIN!!!

Federation Hall is a great venue to hold a reception of any kind and is located right on the…read moreUniversity of Waterloo campus. As a wedding venue (I've been to two weddings here now), it is ideal. First of all the bar is as long as the room is wide so there is no chance of a backlog at the bar. There are probably 10+ stalls in the bathrooms so plenty of room there and the sound system and DJ booth are all very professional. The venue holds up to 350 people, so it's big. The head table is raised up quite high with an elegant curtain backdrop and stage lighting which makes everyone extra beautiful for photographs. The speeches are also done on the stage so you can always see the speaker. Both weddings we've been to we've been very impressed with the food and service. I believe we had chicken cordon bleu and a prime rib at both. The food really was tender, juicy and flavourful. More than I can say about many wedding venues I've been to. They have a hot table for serving things like a poutine bar or an appetizer table with warm foods. The staff also comes around with hors d'oeuvres during cocktail hour. They have a 3rd level balcony that overlooks the dance floor for bigger parties (like the student events I've been to here). Another perk to the venue: The residences that are just steps away can house guests for much cheaper than any of the local hotels. This is a great place for a wedding, corporate event, Christmas party or whatever else you can dream up. The space is enormous! (Check out their photo gallery: http://catering.feds.ca/gallery.html)

Wow~~~ The environment is so great, even it's a little bit far from us, but the dishes are amazing…read more Fei and Rahul bought the groupon online, that's the biggest reason. Butter chicken and lamb curry with garlic naan are so tasty. Free snacks are yummy too.

This place was great. Service was good- she was very attentive and friendly. I had the Goan prawns…read more- amazing curry. So different. I asked for it to be hot instead of insanely hot and it was perfection. It's a small banquet hall that's been converted to a restaurant so it's not a cozy atmosphere but it has seriously awesome Indian cuisine.

I was part of a recent fundraiser for Gritty City Theater Company held at The Spice Factory. From…read morestart to finish the staff was supportive and professional- we couldn't have asked for a more welcoming and capable team. The stunning room with antique wood floors, gorgeous tall windows and exposed brick on the first floor accommodated the 70+ guests we had over the course of the evening very well. The programming included a raffle, vendors, bands, performances, discussions and film screenings. It was a successful evening and guests commented on the beauty and warm of the space and event. I would highly recommend this space for special events. I overheard guests commenting how they'd love to host their wedding in the gorgeous space. I would love to host another event here in the future.

Our daughter had her wedding there on saturday... I have got to say , every guest loved everything…read moreabout THE SPICE FACTORY ....venue is amazing .... Food was above 5 star, in a matter of 10 minutes 130 dinners were served, hot fresh & just what you ordered ...outside patio was fabulous ... bar was the best & staff were all amazing !!! Jana worked with you 100% and was very accommodating and made planning easy ... not one person there had a negative comment to say about it, ALL COMPLIMENTS !!! Recommend to anyone ...

Some quick notes as to why 1 out of 5. Regarding Liana the…read moreEvent Coordinator : -Always late answering emails, unclear as to what I was asking or changing - therefore many quotes back and forth, I was not able to put a deposit on anything because I was unsure and was not satisfied. -Said they were busy this Christmas season and had lots on the go - who doesn't? -Not heard or taken care of as a potential client -Rescheduled meeting (fine) but then forgot about the second meeting, Event Coordinator Liana said she would be there in 10mins, 20mins later calls to say they no longer would like us as a client, reason unknown, said to have given myself already too many quotes. However never promptly answered my emails or questions. -Very unprofessional and Disrespectful over the phone - Lacks time management skills Very disappointed

Outstanding. Very professional service. I had them for my 25th anniversary party and everyone…read moreRAVED about the food and the classy service!