I said a couple of reviews ago that I had the best Italian meal that I have ever had. Well I found…read moresomeone to knock that one off its throne. When I came into Chatham Ontario, Canada, and checking into hotel, the lady at the front desk said you have to go to this restaurant. I hear that at a lot of hotels, but I figured I would check it out. For starters, this place is located downtown in a very quaint little district, there seems to be plenty of street parking. Although I can imagine on Friday and Saturday nights it can get a little hectic. Regardless, I found a spot walked across the street to the restaurant The place itself is really quaint and inviting. They made it up to look like a small Italian village. It's really really cool. This place is also kind of elegant, they have black tablecloths and silverware rolled up in cloth napkins and it is just an overall upscale dining event, although you definitely do not have to dress up to go here. My waitress, Claire, greeted me and asked if I wanted anything. I ordered a loss of water to start and just wanted to check out the menu. She came back a few moments later and I decided to order the calamari appetizer, the chicken parmesan which came with a salad... I opted for Caesar, and a glass of their house! Pinot noir. One thing I like about Italian restaurants is the pacing of the meal. This is not a walk-in, turn them and burn them. Type of establishment. This is a hour and a half to 2-hour culinary adventure. Claire has this down to a science. The appetizer came, and was cooked perfectly. I love fresh calamari. A nice touch was the dusted jalapenos and pineapple that came with. Instead of a shrimp style sauce, they opt for a slightly spicy sweet dipping sauce. Next came the bread. Claire also brought over the obligatory olive oil and balsamic vinegar, plus a spicy oil. She recommended that I mix all three and even brought over some shaved Parmesan to put on top of that before I dip the bread into it. Absolute heaven on a plate! Then came the salad, the Caesar was absolutely perfect. I love it when a salad is dressed properly, and not just a wad of dressing lumped on top. This was such a good salad and of course I had to have extra pepper and parmesan. After a short break, the main course arrived, and it was huge. Seen a bigger chicken parmesan in the history of my eating Italian food. And it was cooked so perfect! The spaghetti underneath was perfectly cooked, and the marinara sauce was totally on point. Mozzarella on the chicken parm and then covered it in the red sauce to give it that slightly melted texture. Did I finish it? No, I did not. But I am having the leftovers for lunch tomorrow. The reason being I wanted to save room for the tiramisu. I ordered the tiramisu, and had a double espresso. What a perfect combination! The tiramisu was absolutely wonderful, not too sweet and the bitterness of the coffee worked perfectly with it. I have to brag on Claire a little bit, as she was one of the most perfect wait staff people I have ever met. She was attentive without being hovering, she paced the meal perfectly, made great suggestions. I could not eat another bite as I was so full. And completely satisfied. This was literally one of the most perfect meals I have ever had. Bottom line? It was expensive. And I am more than willing to pay for quality food and service. And this place hit on all cylinders. If you are looking for a great night out, you would do no better than to check out this place.

they're special was a 10 ounce ribeye steak. It was pricey however I thought it would be great. It…read morewas at least 30% pure fat with fat mix throughout and it was cooked almost well then when I ordered, medium,rare. It was probably the worst meal I have had in Chatham. The service was OK but the noise in that restaurant is terrible

We have tried this restaurant once several years ago and decided to give them another try. Today…read morewas great! The service staff was very friendly and attentive. We got a huge Greek salad and we loved the bread. The veggie calzone is also amazing. We sat by the windows, which was nice as it was a very sunny day. The food tasted very fresh and delicious. We will return again.

A very sweet marinara sauce Chicken parm was good…read moreSalad was soggy, wilted Nice staff and busy on Friday night

Delicious food, great service and just an overall great experience!…read more Also, if you want a fun experience take a pasta making class! It was a blast!!

We came here for my birthday on a Saturday at 5:00. We thought it would be crowded but it wasn't…read more There are limited tables but we were the only ones dining in. We had our one year old son with us and the service was quick and friendly. The meals come with salad and rolls, which were both delicious. The rolls were hot and approved by the baby. The salad was good and fresh, we both really enjoyed the Italian dressing. For dinner I got the veggie lasagna and the baby and I both really enjoyed it. My husband ordered the chicken fettuccine Alfredo and it was very good! We all liked that the best. The sauce had great flavor so the out being too thick or heavy. For dessert we ordered a crème brûlée and also enjoyed that. It was not too sweet, which we appreciated. We really enjoyed our experience and will be back to try some of the other dishes.

First class service, quaint atmosphere and delicious food. I would highly recommend this for groups…read moreof 6 or less. Not very big but amazing nonetheless.

Popped in on our way home from Toronto. Food was good, service was average. Seemed server needed…read morehelp, too many tables for one person to carry.

Over priced. Food is tasty but not worth the expense…read more Slow service. We waited a very long time for our meals. Patio is nice. Indoor area is small but cute. The Yurt is different but a bit odd. The six of us were all seated beside each other and we all faced a young couple that were seated across from us. We asked to be moved to a normal seating area which they did accommodate us with.

Delicious food & we ate in their covered outdoor patio. Little pricey, but nice ambush!read more

While visiting my cousins in Ashtabula, they said that we had to try Alessandro's since it's the…read moremost delicious and authentic Italian in the area. They were right. We loved it. The service is also amazing. They're always so warm and kind. We have been there a few times and have had nothing but delicious meals. One time they had a bruschetta sampler that was fantastic. I wish they'd have it again. I've had the gnocchi Gorgonzola and it was good but not as flavorful as I would have liked. I much prefer the tortellini. Love the red sauce and the pasta is soft and delicious. My cousins also like the chicken Parmesan. Anything is delicious. Next time, I'm going to try something else. It's so great to have such an authentic restaurant in the area.

I can't say enough about the staff. So warm and inviting. I usually dine alone, but I never feel…read moreuncomfortable. The food is always good. Great location. Go here!

The food is excellent in here the people are so great and nice when you go in they greet you right…read moreaway. They are very friendly there. The place is always nice and clean too.

The Meatball Sliders were absolutely out of this world!!…read more The Pizza is absolutely delicious as always.

A coworker gave me a sandwich from Gigis. Idk what it was, but it was delicious! I'll prob stop…read morethere for lunch on the way to work.

Stopped in after seeing other reviews. It didn't disappoint. A nice spot with a straight forward…read moremenu. Our sandwich was done super fast, they do have a few tables outside you can eat at so that was nice. Nice roll for the sub, just the right amount of lettuce, quality meat and cheese. Definitely will be back to try the other options.

We came here while on our trip to Stratford. We ordered the cheesesticks with marinara sauce and…read moreceasar salad for appetizers which was delicious but nothing special. For drinks i ordered the freshly squeezed orange juice. For pizzas we ordered the Italian stalion pizza to share which was delicious and my mom built her own pizza with roasted red peppers & green olives which she thought was plain tasting and bland. The desserts were delicious which included the budino and tiramisu. I had better tiramisu before.

No questions asked hands down my favourite restaurant of all time. Nothing wrong and it's just…read moreoverall amazing. Food is delicious and people are soooo nice

Best puffios and lasagna its a shame they never opened back up since covid the owners are such…read morewonderful people and the good is amazing . I fell they may have retired

Best pasta based dishes I've had, big city or small. Chicken Parmigiana is to die for but so are…read moremost of its pasta dishes. Great red or meat sauces. Portions are large, service and atmosphere are very good and the only downside is that they close often without warning so you have to call ahead to see if they'll be open. Pizza is very good too, but the rest of their menu is so enticing, I can't get myself to order pizza.