A lively tratorria with positive energy…read more One of the better wood oven pizzas I've had in Toronto. Not overly doughy with a crisp base, ample crust and quality ingredients. I had the Quattro Stella, mushrooms, artichoke, prosciutto cotto and olives. My wife, from Rome, went with a white pizza, BORGORICCO. Burrata, zucchini, cherry tomato & mozzarella. It looked amazing, sadly she refused to share but she did rave about it after. Drink wise we kept it simple with a glass of Valpolicella Ripasso and prosecco. For dessert we split a tiramisu. This was more of a sponge cake version, good for what it was. Friendly and knowledgeable service. Prices were fairly standard and acceptable for the quality. Look forward to returning to try some of the other items on their inviting menu. Who am I kidding I'm sure I'll end up having the pizza again, it was that good.

My partner and I cane here for my birthday dinner. We shared the foccacia, bolognese, and mushroom…read moregnocchi. The foccacia was fresh and tasty but a bit too hard for me. What stood out for us was the delicious gnocchi- it was so chewy and the cream sauce wasn't too heavy. The bolognese was also good. Service was pleasant and the server checked in frequently but I think it could have been warmer. The restaurant feels quite upscale with a dark ambience.

Food was great the service was excellent.. we had fantastic drinks all in all it was a groovey…read moreevening... we will be back .. the seafood platter was excellent.. the oso boco was very tender and delicious.. my wife had some kind of pasta.. it was good ... way better than the last time we went there ... cheers

If you crave for an authentic taste of Tuscany without flying there, this ristorante is for you!…read moreThey pamper you with the most delicious Italian food you can imagine, the experience you will never forget. Think of getting the white glove service just like the museum.

This restaurant was AMAZING! The service was excellent! We had Casandra with food and Gloria with…read moreWine and Lela with suggestions all having fun and loving what they do. The Chef owner Romano came to great us at the table and to me that speaks volumes about how much he cares about his customers. I ordered the orecchiette and they were perfectly cooked and delicious with the sausage flavored and tender. My sister-in law had the veal and it was cooked to perfection. Appetizers were all off the chart. Loved the decor and it was just so much fun! Love it!!!

If you're looking for that classic Italian comfort with a local Woodbridge vibe, Romano's…read moreRestaurant absolutely delivers. From the moment you walk in, it feels like a true neighbourhood staple -- warm, welcoming, and buzzing with energy. This is the kind of spot where you can tell people have been coming for years... and for good reason. The menu hits all the right notes Think perfectly cooked pastas, rich sauces, and portions that don't hold back. The veal dishes are a standout, and if you're into classic Italian mains, you're in for a treat. Everything feels homemade, hearty, and consistent. Service here is on point -- friendly, attentive, and genuinely makes you feel like a regular even on your first visit. Pro tip: Great for family dinners or casual business lunches -- it's reliable, quick, and always satisfying. Overall: Romano's isn't trying to be trendy -- and that's exactly why it works. It's authentic, comforting, and one of those places you keep coming back to.

Ate here last night with my extended family. If you are looking for some wholesome Italian cooking…read morein a pleasant lively atmosphere this is your place. It's busy and frequented by many local families, a large and helpful staff, and a busy kitchen. I had some Bruschetta to start, some Calamari as an antipasti, a Stracciatella soup (egg drop), and Veal Marsala for the main course. I skipped the desert because I was so full then by the generous portions. Food was tasty and what you would expect from a wholesome home cooked meal, maybe not a gastronomical delight, but definitely a pleasant meal.

Came here for lunch with my mom having spotted the sign from the road. Upon entering the restaurant…read moreI was blown away by how open and spacious the area was, the bar and the private areas available for events and bookings. We ordered a mushroom risotto and penne with pancetta bacon in a rose sauce. Both came out piping hot and perfectly cooked. The risotto was the perfect balance of creaminess and so umami. The pasta was perfectly Al dente and I couldn't get enough of the sauce it was so delicious. Id recommend this place to any pasta lover and would happily go back again to try all the other dishes.

Had an amazing friend treat me to dinner here -…read more Excited to come into a Michelin rated restaurant (2025) - yes I know I have great friends... however, I was overall disappointed with our service. We were told the tables at the front were reserved, however at any given time there was a free one there. We were seated in the back right by the chefs table. Our server was not attentive at all - we had to call for him to place a drink order - and then continue to do so for the rest of the evening. Let me not take away from how delicious our meal was. The carpaccio was delicious. I got the Ragu and my friend got the octopus special. The pasta was cooked to perfection and I the favour in both dishes were amazing. Definitely recommend this restaurant for the food!

was really looking forward to my visit to Ardo, especially given its Michelin recommendation, but…read morethe experience ended up feeling a bit underwhelming for me. We started with the octopus croquettes (special of the day I think), which unfortunately leaned quite fishy. The carpaccio was fine, pleasant, but not particularly memorable. As for the pasta, I struggled to find the right words for it; nothing was wrong per se, but it just didn't quite come together for me. I'll admit that I may not be deeply familiar with Sicilian cuisine, and I don't have extensive exposure to it, so this is very much from a personal perspective. Still, throughout the meal I found myself quietly sighing more times than I expected, which probably says enough about how it landed for me overall. It's also possible we ordered the wrong dishes. As we were leaving, I noticed many tables enjoying pizzas and other pastas, which made me wonder if those might be the stronger highlights of the menu. That said, from a Michelin-recommended restaurant, I did go in expecting everything to be solid across the board. The service, however, was amazing. I'd be open to giving it another try someday, perhaps with different orders. But this visit, unfortunately, didn't quite do it for me.

Wonderful time at Capra's Kitchen! The space is beautifully maintained, bright and airy with high…read moreceilings. There is a lot of care taken into the bar arrangement, as it is visually stunning as well as containing amazing offerings especially in the wine category. Food wise, everything was so clean tasting and with generous portions. Pasta is made in-house and you can tell. It's fresh, perfectly cooked, and looks beautiful. Staff were so welcoming and we were treated like family. Can't wait to come back!

Good for a Mississauga Italian restaurant…read more Capra's is clearly dedicated towards making Italian food the right way. In the back there is a dedicated pasta making station while the front has pizza and charcuterie stations as well. Service was nice and friendly. Exactly what it should be for a casual dining restaurant. Food was good but not spectacular. Risotto special featuring shrimp and mushrooms had a nice flavour but the risotto was undercooked and too hard. Malfadie Alla norcina was excellent and heavy. Creamy truffle taste coupled with sausage was the best dish of the day. Spicy pepperoni pizza was the best of the two pizzas. Clearly fresh and good flavour. Pizza dough was nice and thin. Pizza Bianca was a miss for us. The soft texture of the potato on top of the pizza was very strange to us and made the entire pizza feel weird. Overall, a repeatable solid Mississauga Italian place. I'd come back.

Paese has stayed on my to try list for a while. I finally get to have dinner here while searching…read morefor restaurants with tables available on spot. There were only a few groups of customers when we arrive, so it was a quiet and relaxed place perfect for chatting. The waitress was friendly as well. The food was with okay but not wowing quality at very reasonable price ($30-$40 per person). For dinner, we ordered Caesar salad and crispy mushroom as appetizers. The salad has very light dressing. The crispy mushroom is flavourful and served with a creamy and spicy sauce. For mains, we tried both the Rigatoni salsiccia and chicken breast pasta. The sausage in Rigatoni salsiccia tastes a bit old and the sauce is spicy. The chicken breast pasta is not bad and is again with lighter flavour. Overall, this is a restaurant I'd consider when I'm looking for simple food and a place good for chatting or spacing out.

Going to work used to involve going south on Bathurst or Dufferin. If I chose to take Bathurst,…read morePaese would be a restaurant that I would pass by. Paese would stick out because going down Bathurst from Vaughan to Allen Rd, there's just no fancy restaurants along the way. For that reason, I've always been curious about Paese. Through coincidence, I had to drop off something to a relative in the area with my older one, which presented me the opportunity to give Paese a try during Summerlicious week. While the value is there purely because of Summerlicious, the quality of food and service is not in sync with the normal prices charged. I'm not saying the service was not polite, but it was definitely not professional enough for a higher end restaurant. I'll share some examples as I go along. The prix fixe courses started with a salmon tartar and my son's deep fried oyster mushroom. Deep fried mushroom is probably not something I would order out, unless it came as a piece from a tempura dish at a Japanese restaurant. I do have to say the mushroom was the best dish out of everything we tried during the evening. The batter was light and although the seasoning was simple, it did its job. Sadly, i couldn't say the same about the vegan lime aioli which tasted like tartar sauce. It just did not pair well with the mushroom. Salmon tartare was disappointing as the taste of capers dominated the whole thing. The whole thing was too sour for my personal taste. Before our starters were done, the server ushered in the main dishes. Why would they do such a thing without asking the patrons? And when the server saw my son's unfinished plate of mushroom, he asked if he can take it away (half of the mushrooms were still there). Wouldn't it make more sense to ask if we are still working on it or whether we preferred it packed away? A critical error that was made was when my son ordered his steak. The server didn't even bother to ask how he would like the steak done. Is it because he's a kid, he doesn't get a choice? Disappointingly the steak came out well done. The salsa verde which we enjoyed salvaged the steak, but I could also tell that they used a significantly inferior piece of meat. The salmon con miele was ok, but it is leaning closer to the overcooked side of the spectrum. There was nothing special about the dish at all. I wouldn't say it would be significantly better than what I can do at home (not that I'm an exceptional cook). Dessert was decent. Nothing jumped off the page. Sticky toffee pudding has never been my cup of tea. So all I can say is, it's too sweet for my liking. The coconut pie is ok. The coconut flavours were mainly engineered from the shredded coconut. All in all, an unmemorable dinner that I definitely wouldn't pay full prices for.

Venue: 4/5 Super easy to get to by car, with lots of parking…read morein the plaza near Vaughan Mills (by Bass Pro). It would be a bit of a pain to get to by transit from Vaughan Metropolitan Centre though. Inside, it's spacious and open, with a massive wine rack right at the front. They also have two separate areas: the main dining room and a "next door" section that's basically its own room, which is nice if you want a slightly different vibe. Service: 3.5/5 They get busy (like "book days in advance" busy), so service can be a little inconsistent. Sometimes it took a while for our server to swing by, but food came out in a reasonable timeframe once we ordered. Definitely recommend reserving ahead. Food: 3.5/5 Big Italian menu with lots of pasta and pizza options, plus mains like chicken parm, lamb chops, and branzino. The wine and cocktail lists are extensive, which fits the whole "giant wine wall" aesthetic. The Caesar salad was honestly the standout, really well done. The starter bread was a miss for us: a bit stale and not warmed, like it had been sitting out for a while. Dessert, though, redeemed things. The dessert menu has a lot of variety, and the toffee dessert our server recommended was great, especially with the vanilla ice cream. Overall, solid spot with real highlights, but I'd love to see more consistency across the rest of the menu.

After several years of coming here I am still impressed…read more The service here is always good. Can be a little slow as it can get busy. Pasta is fabulous Pizza is tasty Great wine selection Two different rooms. Love the modern party room that has a clean look. Great place for lunch and dinner.