This place gets a solid 4.5/5 for its authentic southern Italian food and very friendly & attentive service. It has a very homey, old-school Italian American restaurant ambience - the opposite of the stylish, hipster or touristy restaurant vibe. Apparently this restaurants gets a lot of regulars, and I could see why. As soon as you walk in, you feel like you're transported back to the 1960s with the red-and-white checkered tablecloths, red chairs, old-style wax candles, brick walls, and a large black-and-white photo of an Italian family on the wall (perhaps the founder or owner's?). I could see this place being a movie set for films that need an old, classic Italian American restaurant as a setting. In addition to the décor, I love the 1960s music being played in the background. Size-wise, the inside of the restaurant isn't that big so it feels very cozy. It can get very busy and crowded after 5 pm, as most people seem to come here for dinner. We came during lunch hour and we were the only patrons there. The southern Italian touches are very apparent in most of their dishes - with heavy reliance on olive oil, tomato-based sauces (especially in the fish and seafood dishes), fresh seafood, herbs, peppers, and vegetables such as eggplant. This is in contrast to northern Italian cuisine that is characterized by rich, creamy dishes using butter, lard, and cheeses, and puts more emphasis on rice, polenta, and meat-heavy dishes (where as seafood is more prevalent in the south). Dishes that we tried: 1) Baccala (Pan-Seared Black Cod) - This was the BEST and my favourite dish here. The black cod had a crispy exterior and flaky interior, and came with roasted mini potatoes and mixed vegetables (zucchini, red bell pepper, Brussels sprouts, eggplant) roasted with garlic -- such a well-rounded and wholesome dish. The roasted mini potatoes were so flavourful, and the vegetables had a nice char. I asked for the puttanesca sauce on the side, as the fish was already flavourful on its own without the sauce. But the sauce was better than I expected - it contained actual whole chunks of cherry tomatoes and olives. 2) Steamed Mixed Fish & Seafood in Tomato Sauce - This dish wasn't on the website menu, but it was on the printed menu in the restaurant. It reminded me of cioppino (Italian-American mixed seafood stew with tomato sauce, herbs, and spices). It came presented as wrapped inside aluminum tin foil, which the server then opened in front of us on the table with steam coming out. The fish was salmon, and seafood consisted of mussels and shrimps. This dish was just alright. For almost $50, there wasn't much seafood. 3) Pizza Funghi - I liked the very thin and crispy crust, and the sliced roasted mushrooms as toppings, but I wasn't a fan of the "truffled honey" they added on top of the pizza. I didn't taste any truffle, and the honey made it very sweet. Not a fan of sweet pizza. 4) SIDES: Rapini, Brussels Sprouts, Mushrooms - They got bonus points for being able to customize the sides. They didn't have asparagus that day, so they substituted it for steamed Brussels sprouts with garlic instead - which was heavenly. The Brussels sprouts weren't overcooked at all, and they were generous with the garlic (anything with extra garlic gets extra thumbs up from me). The rapini came out chopped with a side of lemon wedge. Mushrooms weren't on the menu as a side, but we asked and they were able to make a simple side of just mushrooms. Overall the vegetables got 9/10. The chef was very friendly as he came out and talked to us. The server was extremely attentive. Great service overall. read more

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Nice local Italian restaurant that is enjoyed by us locals as well as those who come down for shows at the St Lawrence ctr for the arts and the Meridian Hall as well as sports fan here for games. They have a great stock of wines and an impressive drink list that we don't get to enjoy as we can't handle drinks these days. We do enjoy the food and the friendly service immensely tho. Lots of options for shareable apps; excellent options on pizzas and pastas; and I am always impressed with their mains (as someone that has to limit carbs, options can be limited at some Italian restos). They are also understanding of reasonable diet requests. They have gluten-free options as well. It is more of a "quiet" restaurant in terms of the clientele chatter, at least for the times I was there, so I can hear the music they play ("oldies"!!!!) read more

Uncle Tony's - Branzini, served with capers and olives; and veggies. - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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We had 3 good pizzas and salads. We always have good food and service. It is very comfortable.

The rigatoni with bolonase was excellent! the pasta was fresh and plentiful. the service was welcoming and helpful. I would really recommend Tony's so anyone that is looking for a wonderful dinner with great service and atmosphere where you can talk to your dining companions. read more

We traveled all the way from the states hoping to get some good dinner for the night! I stumbled upon this cute this place in hopes that my mom and I would have an enjoyable experience. I called first to see if it was a wait since we were staying nearby and could simply walk. When I called a gentleman answered the phone and said it was a half hour wait but he could call me back....so my mom and I decided to go and see if we could put our name on the list or hopefully get seated quicker. We walk in and I mentioned that I had spoken to him over the phone and i immediately noticed his attitude.."I already told you it was an half hour wait." And I said yes I know and you said you would call me back without even asking for my phone number so he walks away and says wait let me see what I can do. He walked back up and said I can seat you now(KEEP IN MIND, the restaurant was EMPTY!) it was at most 2 parties seated at the time. Why pretend like it was a crowd? When there wasn't! From start to finish, we felt rushed and it made me rush and order without actually really READING the menu. I ordered the Pasta Al Vodka which is one of my go to dishes at any Italian restaurant but when this one came out, I knew immediately it would not be good! It was served with meat which I did not know and I mentioned to the same gentleman working the door and who was our server. Sadly, I was asked if I wanted something else but was still charged for the dish I couldn't eat! I declined eating anything else since I was already paying for a dish I DID NOT and could NOT consume. Needless to say, this isn't a true ITALIAN restaurant and I would never go back even if it was the last place standing during another pandemic. read more

Terrible pizza. Asked for well done. It was soup! Sent it back for well done. It was still soup. Had 3 bites to be polite (I wasn't paying). Cardboard with mystery cheese. 1 basil leaf for the whole margarita pizza! The man argued with me saying that is well done. (Not one bubble) told me that they don't put chemicals in the pizza to make it bubble. The young lady was very nice. The rest of our group enjoyed the meal. I personally would not recommend this place if you want pizza! read more

I will be back. Hands down. I want to eat everything on the menu. Such and inviting space with warm service. Even our fabulous server couldn't tell you what his favourite dish was because everything is delicious. The lasagna was huge and cheesy and the sauce was on point. Will you be too full for dessert? Yes. Will you order it anyway? Also yes. Lightest, fluffiest tiramisu I've ever tasted and it's proper tiramisu. So good! Can't wait to take another 15min to decide on my meal on my next visit! read more

Uncle Tony's - Chicken lasagna - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

After a long day in the city while on vacation, I came to Uncle Tony's for a late dinner. The ambiance is warm and quiet, the service near-perfect (it took awhile to get started but once it got going had no issues), and the decor makes it inviting and adds richness to the meal. I had a the Vitello Alla Parmigiana (breaded veal cutlet, which came with a side of spaghetti), and garlic bread. The last time I was in Toronto was years ago with my now-deceased father. He's Italian, and veal was one of his favorite meals. So this dinner was a bit of an homage to him, and as a result it meant a lot to me that the whole experience was wonderful. Though I write this from my home in California, I hope to go to Toronto again someday and if so will hope this restaurant is still here. Also note: right across the street is the Dog Fountain. This is a real treat to see and combined it was a great pairing. read more

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The food was literally felt like the frozen food. I had pizza and their house made lasagna which was simply felt like the food that we heated up from Metro. Further more the ambiance was so old and dated. The service was very transactional and also uncaring. I joined at 8pm when the restaurant is almost empty the owner gave us the table in the middle of the restaurant that was perhaps least preferred table in the whole restaurant. I honestly will not recommend this restaurant to anyone and will not go back read more

I like this place mostly for the atmosphere. All the tables are lined with red and white linen, the lights are dim and the candles are all lit for dinner. It is a romantic space and homely at the same time. We had a mix of dishes, including the fried calamari, the squash raviolli and the funghi pizza. I really like all of them, as they each had their own unique texture and flavors. When reserving a table, ask for the curved booths as they are tucked away to one side and provide even more privacy from the larger space. read more

Uncle Tony's - Fried calamari - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Stepping into Uncle Tony's is like walking into one's Sicilian grandparents' ristorante. The service was pleasant and the good was pretty good. I ordered the Melanzana Parmigana as an appetizer, which could really be made into a standalone entree. Then I ordered their Agnolotti Caruso as a main entree which was nice but could have been cooked a little more. For dessert I went with their tiramisu and it was really tasty. Their wine is good too and has some nice offerings such as the Riesling by Inniskillin. read more

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This restaurant was a huge disappointment, we went to this place for a pizza and what we got can not be call a pizza, and than the olive olive was i dont know what name should i give, the only good thing was the kindness of the waitress , but the food was horrible. You think you enter an authentic Italian restaurant but i was speechless about the food. and i payed 92 dollar. Ruined completely our Sunday. read more

Uncle Tony's - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Well I just had the worse dining experience of my life at this horrible restaurant. Words to the wise - eat at another place. There are a lot of better real Italian Restaurants in Toronto not this fake one. Their menu is not the same as on the website. When we got their they have a set menu with a set price of $35.00 per. You have no choice in the matter. The food was horrible and the service was just as horrible. They demanded 18% gratuities and said it is the law in Toronto to always tip 18%. I gave a tip but was a $1.00 short of 18%. The waitress ran back to this non Italian owner and told him and he came running out to me and was yelling and screaming at me over a $1.00. The restaurant was full of people and he would not stop yelling at me. He has no class and embarrassed himself. I stood up for myself in a respectful way but I will never go back there again. He said to me that if you can not afford to eat there then don't come back. WOW what a complete loser of a human being. Waste of skin that is for sure. The Owner completely lost it on me. Not acceptable in my world. Everyone around me were in shock and said they will never go back to that restaurant as well. Oh another thing. If you only order one item they charge you an extra $6.00. They said you can not only order one item. Avoid this restaurant if you want to have a good dining experience with good food. read more

Visiting here from New York, after a day at the Zoo my friend and I needed a place to stop and eat. Very hospitable staff who recommended places nearby to visit during our stay. We both had the pasta bolognese and it was the best bolognese I'd ever had! It was hot and extremely flavorful. The restaurant was nestled very cozily along the street and the atmosphere was very warm and inviting. If I could give this place more stars I would. Thank you Uncle Tony's! read more

I was sadly let down. There were good reviews, the atmosphere was nice, there was live accordion music, and the servers were attentive. However, the food was not worth it. I should have known better - even on a Friday night, there was plenty of seating available. We got the arugula salad, the fungi pizza and the tiramisu. Everything was described on the menu in a way that was mouth watering, but the delivery falls short. The salad had 3 tomatoes, and about 5 pecans. That was it. The fungi pizza had common button/portobello mushrooms, very few scallions, and we couldn't taste the truffle oil. Somehow, for a thin crust pizza, the crust was soggy. I didn't know that was possible. The tiramisu was served in a mason jar, which is a cool idea, but it made it super wet, and there was only one layer of lady fingers. They were soaked and falling apart. All in all, I wouldn't come back here. read more

Uncle Tony's - Fungi pizza - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Food tastes like it's compiled from packages and cans and then heated. Asked for a side of marinara for the garlic bread and got a side of ketchup. Plus there was nothing garlic about the garlic bread. The Fat Tony's pizza was bland and flavorless. We each had a slice and no more. Service was slow, but nothing egregious. Great park view if you sit outside. read more

The Manager Siva was the rudest server I have ever encountered. The encounter started off on the wrong foot- with Siva creepily checking out my friends and I before seating us. My friends only ordered drinks and I ordered drinks and food but before bringing any of it out- Siva gave us a lecture how we should not be sitting in a restaurant like theirs where they pay prime real estate if we all were not ordering food. Meanwhile there were three other tables that were empty!! I couldn't believe how rude and unprofessional he was! The food was super mediocre! Never ever returning to this place! read more

probably my favorite place we ate while in Toronto. All of the dishes were perfect and so delicious. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. read more

Uncle Tony's - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I'm very happy with our decision to eat dinner here. The decor and atmosphere were great. We were seated quickly, and the service was great. Very polite and professional. We ordered the Bruschetta, and it was very good. The rissoto ai funghi and the rissoto mimosa were delicious, as well as the ceasar salad. Definitely check it out if you're in the area. read more

Wonderful food and service. Relaxing ambiance with a good wine selection. Grilled calamari was excellent. Arancini is home made with lots of cheese. Veal parm was tender with nice coating. read more

Uncle Tony's is a very homie feeling Italian restaurant located dt Toronto. We went as a group of 5 (3 girls and 2 guys) at 9pm. Girls all ordered spaghetti since their gnocchi was too popular and was out by the time we were there. Guys ordered pizza. The spaghetti had the perfect amount of tomato sauce served with 3 meatballs. Not too much. And the meatballs were huge! I couldn't finish my last meatball but honestly I really wanted to cuz it's very chewy and tasty. Although a little bit of more seasoning would be better. There is a special chili oil that the waitress offered. And that's the best chili oil I've ever had. So good on everything - pizza and spaghetti. The environment- I love the decor and the feeling. But they have a club right downstairs. So you'll feel the floor is shaking, some beats and a bit loud music somehow don't match the Italian vibes that much. Overall a nice place. And I wanna come back and try the prosciutto pizza (the guest sitting next to us had that. And they look amazing to me!) read more

Ambiance: dim lighting, checkered tables, nice light music in the back. Serving: attentive, very gracious with splitting receipts. Food did take about 20-30 minutes for a party of 10 entrees. Reservations are needed! It was packed when we came in, even around 8:30PM on a Thursday night. Prices: 18-30 per entree, a little on the pricey side for what food we got. Quantities were perfect sized to share. Food: We got the squash agnolotti - tasty, creamy, sweet taste. Good to eat but hard to eat alone due to overpowering flavour. Funghi pizza - lighter fare and balanced well with the other entrees Dominic pizza - meaty and good Tony pizza - overhyped but crispy bacon was yummy Gnocchi primavera - pan fried almost, definitely not the expected flavour and texture. Rigatoni - kinda heavy flour taste Bonus: hot chilli oil was a nice kick and I covered my plate with it to soak into the pizza crusts. Pass, but not the most amazing I've had. read more

Uncle Tony's - Spicy chilli oil - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I was in Toronto today as a high school student from Kingston on a field trip. I was looking for a restaurant in the area while we were out for lunch around the St. Lawrence Market. I saw this place on my map and looked online. Looked like a nice Italian atmosphere, and I trusted that enough to think they'd have great pizza. I was just in Toronto 5 days ago, and I tried North of Brooklyn, Dave Portnoy's #1 pizza in Toronto. It was good, nothing wrong with it, but not an 8.4. I got a pepperoni at Uncle Tony's and it was amazing. Same style as NOB, but much better. An amazing spice on there (I'm not too good with detecting what's basil, garlic, oregano, etc.), and it was thin, crispy, cheesy...amazing. My waitress was amazing as well, a younger middle eastern lady. She was fast and very nice. The atmosphere was great too. The only problem I had was the old guy (either owner or manager), he seemed to be a mix of like Italian and eastern Asian. I walked in with a backpack on, so maybe he didn't like that (???), and I asked for a table for one. No response. Then he walked me to a table and said, "Sit in that seat," with an annoyed tone. Then he didn't talk to me the whole time. I was one of two tables in there since it was 2:30pm on a Wednesday. He kept walking by, looking at me on my phone like I was breaking a law. Apparently I should just sit in silence alone? He seemed to really boss the waitress around as well, sounding impatient and rude to her the whole time. At the end, I paid, told my waitress how great the pizza was, and while I was speaking to her, he came up and said, "Ok, thank you, she needs to go work now. Bye bye." One of the best pizzas I've had in a while, best I've had in Toronto, amazing atmosphere, amazing staff...just not the old guy. Get rid of him and this is the only restaurant I'll ever go to in Toronto again. read more

Uncle Tony's - Atmosphere - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Uncle Tony's is a super cute Italian mom and pop shop in the heart of the St. Lawrence market area downtown. The interior is comprised of exposed brick and several round and intimate booths. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. We went with a group of friends and we purchased the fat tony and funghi pizzas. They were cooked to perfection in stone ovens and every topping was super fresh (LOVED the spicy Italian sausage on the fat tony). We are also purchased the squash ravioli and it was amazing! Highly recommend this dish (see picture). To enhance your dishes, be sure to request their homemade spicy sauce...but beware...it is actually quite spicy! As a final tip, I highly recommend you make reservations....this place is always at capacity!! You will not be disappointed. Price: 4/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Service: 5/5 read more

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The vibe at Uncle Tony's is fantastic. Checkered tables, small intimidate setting with candle-lit tables, dimmed light (evening meal) with a soft backdrop of pleasant music to listen to... I was very pleased with what I saw! A sharp contrast to the busy & loud neighborhood you just stepped out of. I went with one of their pizzas and it was just fantastic. Thin crust, bursting with flavor it really made my evening. Barely 10 minute wait time. I matched the pizza with one of their jack cocktails and a little Brio, I was in heaven. MMMMMMM My waitress ended up being my hostess as well, very friendly and attentive, truly a 5 star experience. I will knock it down a notch however as the dessert of fried doughnuts and side chocolate left me less than impressed. Their dessert menu didn't seem very interesting and I feel they could do much better in that regards. Italian cuisine is FILLED with amazing Italian unique styled desserts, kindly incorporate those in your dessert menu, maybe even have a dessert of the week. A good dessert is a great way to sign off a fantastic meal for your patrons. Please consider it. Price is pretty decent, lots of value here and definitely worth trying out. read more

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Last night my fiancé and I are here.. this place was AMAZING. --we started with a salad which was great --we then ordered the Margherita pizza it honestly was one of the best pizzas I have tasted the dough was crunchy not to much sauce the right amount of cheese! Just perfect! -- and for the best dish of all that made my meal was the butternut squash stuffed pasta topped with porcini cream sauce .. Out of this world .. Our waitress Sarah was very friendly and helpful -- thanks again when I come back in town I will most definitely be back! read more

Uncle Tony's - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This is a cute little 60s inspired pizza joint! In an area surrounded by overpriced restaurants, this is a glimmer of reasonably priced good food. The ingredients are fresh, the menu is concise but has something for everyone, and there is a great cocktail list. So why the three stars? I think this place was a solid four except for the service. I found our server a bit rude honestly, which kind of dampened the whole experience. However, I will likely be back as proximity and price often win out. read more

Uncle Tony's - The oven and beautiful chandeliers! - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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4.5. Place is small so make a reso if you can. Service was decent. They had a few big parties when we went so they were busy. Prices are phenomenal. Everything is so cheap. They have these adorable little booths for 2 tops. We had the nozarella sticks calamari and a pizza to split. The pizza is brick oven which is so popular in Toronto. Most places won't have a nice crispy crust on the bottom but uncle Tony's does it perfectly. The mozzarella sticks and calamari were also really good. Sticks clearly homemade. My only complaint was that it was cold by the time it came out. Warm plates would have helped keep the food warm. Can't wait to try their fresh made pasta read more

Had dinner here before a concert at the Sony center. Loved the ambience, with the checked table cloths and the candles. Ordered a glass of pinot grigio to start. It came warm. White wine should not be warm and no I don't want ice to dilute my lovely wine. That completely turned me off of the place. Started with a salad and had margherita pizza as the main. Nothing special. Walked out thinking, well, I tried it, but doubt very much if I'll go back. read more

Items that we had: -appetizer special of the day: zucchini flowers $12 - fungi pizza: $17 - Deep fried cheesecake: $8? service: service was exceptional, I called ahead of time to see if they'd have space, and I didn't even ask for a reservation, and the server made one for me. I was extremely impressed by this. ambience: won't get much cuter atmosphere than this place. Ideal for date nights. Honestly having the red picnic tablecloths, candle, and accordion player made it look like something out of a movie food: perhaps it was the dishes we chose, but the food was definitely not worth it. The zucchini flowers were good but you got four small flowers for $12, I thought it'd be worth $8 at most. The pizza was good but it was pretty plain and standard, nothing special. And finally, the deep-fried cheesecake was the most disappointing of all, it tasted nothing like cheesecake. It was made of something like ricotta and wasn't the least bit sweet. I would never recommend this dessert to anyone. all in all I really liked everything about this place except the food, and I wish I could give it 3.5 stars, but I don't think it deserves quite 4 stars read more

I hosted a work dinner with some of my translators here earlier this month. Making a reservation for 10 people via Open Table turned out to be impossible, but it was easy enough via phone. The service was friendly and efficient enough throughout the dinner (we had to remind the waitress a couple of times about an ordered item - but no big deal). There was live music by a guy with an accordion 75% of the time - most folks in my group were able to enjoy it, but for some of them it was rather annoying and it also made conversations harder since the music was pretty loud. Now in regards to the food: I ordered the antipasti platter and the focaccia appetizer for my table to share as well as the Seafood Spaghetti as my main course. The appetizers were yummy but the order of focaccia was a bit too small. My Seafood Spaghetti was amazing! It was a generous portion with lots of mussels that were cooked just right. I would order that again in a heartbeat. 3 other people at the table ordered the same dish and liked it just as much. The spaghetti with meatballs, the butternut squash agnolotti and the mushroom risotto were also a big hit at the table, but the Veal Osso Bucon was a very small portion. Overall, this was a really nice dinner and I would come here again. read more

Uncle Tony's - Seafood spaghetti - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

My company and I were hesitant to try Uncle Tony's due to the mixed reviews on Yelp. We decided to give it a try because the place had very cute retro vibe to it when we looked in from the outside window. We were worried about the service after reading all those mixed reviews, but our server was very professional and nice. We ordered a Vongole pasta dish and a potato pizza to share. Everything tasted amazing, and though I had not so high expectation for their food in the beginning, it was above just 'better-than-I-expected.' Vongole flavor was very well soaked into the pasta dish, and all the ingredients in the dish were fresh. They didn't over-sauce the pizza, which made thin crust not so soggy like some of other hipster pizza stores, and it was still flavorful. They had a live music going on while we were eating, and both of us enjoyed it a lot. I would have given them 5 stars if they had a better ventilation system.. The smoke out of kitchen was traveling in the store, and my eyes were hurting at one point. Other than that, everything else was great! read more

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First dinner in Toronto was Uncle Tony's. We're American tourists here for the Rotary International Convention. This restaurant was a delight and we highly recommend it!!! It was bustling with Friday night diners, there was a gentleman playing the accordion, and they had the dining room lit with candlelight. Great ambiance. We didn't have a reservation and were offered a 15-minute wait, a seat at the bar or the chef's table. We selected the chef's table where we watched Tom, the chef, and his crew in action. Tom hosted us for appetizers and desserts and made us feel extremely welcome. We also ordered the fried calamari, Fat Tony's pizza, and spaghetti with meatballs. The food exceeded our expectations but what made this dinner super special was the warm and friendly staff. We'll be back and we hope you will also give them a try! read more

Uncle Tony's - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Great restaurant. We had the funghi pizza which was very tasty. The veal was exquisite. It was quite possibly the beat veal I've ever had. The kids loved the spaghetti with meatballs. If we are in area again will definitely come again. read more

Uncle Tony's - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

5 stars for ambiance! Are you kidding me? They have an accordion player! Great Italian restaurant with a cool, intimate and trendy European flair. Love the decor! The focaccia with bean spread was out of this world! Please do yourself a favour and order it! The butternut squash agnolotti was good too, but not as fantastic. The donuts for desert were good too. I would come back for the atmosphere alone! Very unique place. Love the vibe! read more

This place is a cute little spot that isn't as busy as it should be. The first time I went about a year ago, it was packed, but this time around, there were only 2 other tables that came after us during lunch time. The first time I went, I tried their fat tony pizza and didn't really enjoy it considering it cost $22. The pizza was too salty and although it is thin crust it was slightly mushy. This time around, I shared the funghi pizza, butternut squash agnolotti and the arugula salad. Everything was delicious! The pizza was perfectly thin and crispy with the right amount of cheese to mushroom ratio. The butternut squash agnolotti was soft, creamy and slightly sweet. I loved this dish! The pizza and pasta go so well together and the arugula salad was a great addition. I will definitely come back for all three of those dishes. read more

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This place is under new management. My boyfriend and I had looked online at the menu before going, which is part of the reason why we chose this restaurant. Meanwhile, the menu online is completely different from what they actually have. Plus they got rid of their whole cocktail menu. The service was extremely slow, considering the restaurant was basically empty. Food was very blah -- I had the weirdest chicken piccata of my entire life. Plus they charge you an extra $2 just to have bread on the table! What Italian restaurant charges for a bread basket? Definitely would not recommend. read more

This restaurant does not have the capacity to serve a large party (20+ people) in an adequate time frame, has abysmal service, and mediocre food. My friend hosted her birthday here and it was for a large party of around 20 people. The restaurant was not busy for a Saturday night and there were maybe 3-4 other tables. Everyone arrived by 8:15 and we ordered by 8:30........only for our food to arrive around 10:30. What really gets on my nerves is the servers, they gave us ZERO reassurance about our food. They just came, filled our glasses with water and left. Nothing about getting some more appetizers, or apologizing for the delay, or suggesting that maybe some people can get there food first? When asked, they simply said "soon"...which meant waiting for another 1.5 hours. I think the strategy for the restaurant is to starve their patrons so the food would seem to taste better. As for the food, the pizza wasn't bad, but not good either. Thin crust, little sauce, little cheese, non-existent toppings. The taste was good, but for the value...not worth it. Some of my friends ordered the pasta and I have to say that it was the worst pasta I have ever eaten. The carbonara linguine was overcooked and every bite left this powdery residue in the mouth. It also had this terrible after taste to it...simply unpleasant. I really wanted to like this restaurant especially because of the unique look. I have also never heard an accordion been played so well, although it was disruptive at times. At the end of the night, the 18% mandatory gratuity was not deserved. Will not be coming back read more

My gf and I tried their seafood pasta on our Valentine's Day dinner. The atmosphere is really nice and cosy. The seafood pasta has ample amount of seafood, especially the mussels. We wanted plain as neither of us could handle spicy tomato sauce and the kitchen accommodated our request. However, they seem to not clean the mussels cleanly because I can taste the sand in the mussel. They also appear not to replace the tablecloth because there were some garlic bread crumbs on my elbow when I put my arm on the table (and we did not order any bread in our visit). Other than this minor blip, everything else is great read more

It was raining- we were tired and with our kids... Found this place with YELP. Service was OUTSTANDING. The kind of service you remember. Our waiter, possibly the host not sure... Made this place for us. He was an older man not sure he's there everyday as I look at the other reviews... Food was good so were the drinks... Nice decor, kind of kitsch- Exactly what we needed. read more