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    Carolina

    4.3 (29 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Kenneth W.

    To me it was just ok. Steak and eggs was good but the chicken waffle was a disappointment. Chicken was just a flat piece of battered fried chicken. Waffle was just a piece of flour sitting under the chicken. Some syrup may have saved it. Their so called signature oven pizza was not what I expected. There's very little heat so by the third sluce the crust was getting boring. This is not just about the high price. It was just sub standard food.

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    Harshini R.

    Went here for brunch one day and back for their BOGO pizza on Tuesday. Ask for seating at street level cause the large windows are nice and the downstairs seating almost looks and feels like a dingy bar. The service was good and the brunch was great. I was disappointed they didn't have their tiramisu pancakes anymore, but oh well lol. For the pizza we got the Carolina and Ricca. The Carolina was good but the guancale on the Ricca wasn't fried or made crispy prior to topping on the pizza and neither was the mushroom. It was like having a cheese pizza with cold uncooked toppings. I wouldn't get the Ricca again. The pizza crust is also a little dry, but you can ask for their chili oil.

    Geraldine G.

    The Instagram of this spot sure is inviting and I couldn't wait to try it. The crazy thing is they cancelled my reservation even though I was early . My friend was late but I arrived to plenty of empty tables so that was not good. Both of us experienced the longest wait for our drinks to the point we had to ask. First the salmon croissant - it wasn't bad but the sweetness added to the sandwich was a little off putting . She could not continue eating it unfortunately. Second the affogato eggs. This was disappointing because it was cold - except for the marinara under the slices of bread. I thought I was crazy when I said that but the table next to me told the server her dish was cold too. The space itself was beautiful - it definitely looks the same as its predecessor. The star of the day was the fellow that brought us the bill, he was super friendly.

    Alessio Pizza
    Elle G.

    Fantastic brunch at Carolina on New Year's Day. They've added some new items (including a Chicken cutlet on a waffle with poached eggs and hollandaise sauce). Btw the eggs on these are the best ever. FYI it comes with home fries normally but we choose not to have them. Also the steak with scrambled egg on a croissant is fantastic. We also had the blueberry ricotta pancakes (which are the bomb). Service was great and love the ambiance both upstairs and downstairs. They are doing brunch on some weekend days too now. Parking is on the street or TTC gets you there.

    Savoury croissant
    Alex H.

    Would definitely come back for brunch or dinner in the future! We came here to celebrate a friend's birthday and we were blown away with the size of the dishes and the taste. The savoury croissant was delicious and could either be paired with a side salad or potatoes. The steak and eggs were great as well. We ordered the pistachio pancakes to share and despite how it looks, it wasn't too sweet like other brunch spots. I would highly recommend trying the pancakes if you have a chance! They were fluffy and light and had a great pistachio flavour. All the waiters were friendly and welcoming. The place seems newly decorated, has a modern feel to it. The seats at the front of the restaurant are all a high bar/top style while is fun with the cafe feel.

    pesto burrata pasta

    it's an affordable italian place with pretty good food so thats always nice. the service wasnt great and it took a long time to get our food, drinks, etc even though the restaurant wasnt very full. our waitress was very friendly though. i got the pesto pasta which was good but i was expected a creamier sauce and less oil + herbs (though i don't think it said it's meant to be a creamy pesto so that's probably my bad)

    Pistachio pancakes

    We went on Valentines Day. The ambience is very nice. The food was delicious, you can tell they use high quality ingredients. I would definitely recommend and come here again!

    Jennifer L.

    My friend and I came upon this restaurant accidentally but it was such a great find! The food was absolutely amazing, we shared a pasta and appetizer and I'd definitely want to go back for their pizzas when I'm back in town. We went during a quiet time so the service was really fast and the restaurant is just set up really well overall. It's definitely worth the stop and the restaurant is an overall cool spot to share a meal with some friends.

    Alireza S.

    Hard to put it in words! Excellent all way around! First impression when you walk downstairs is a cozy, warm ambiance, very well decorated! We were a family of 12 with 3 kids! You can imagine the chaos! But Staff were very accommodating! We had a reservation at 2 pm, table was ready and we got sit instantly! The waitress, who I und fortunately didn't get her name, spent time with every person, explaining the menu! She also was very friendly to kids. Food was delicious! Some of the best Italian food I tried outside of Italy! Our table ordered at least an item from each section, every good was absolutely delicious! Picture here is their mushroom and truffle pasta! Absolutely A treat ! When leaving, they gave us three boxes of Nutella and creme bombe for free, which felt amazing obviously! Overall i highly recommend this place in Toronto! You won't get disappointed!

    Al C.

    Amazing ambience and fantastic food- the Carolina pizza with fresh prosciutto is a must try. Service top notch and super friendly staff.

    Kale salad. So good.
    Jillian L.

    Best food. Great service and staff. Love the ambiance. One of my favorite places in Toronto to visit and eat.

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    Carolina is excellent! The food is fresh and delicious with fantastic Italian ingredients.

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    Frist time visting to Carolina Pizza. Friendly staff and fantastic service highly recommended & appreciated it. The food was amazing.

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    Donatello Restaurant

    Donatello Restaurant

    3.8(223 reviews)
    2.0 kmDowntown Core
    $$$

    My friend from Sweden & I, from Iowa, US, found Donatello's quite by accident, close to our hotel,…read moreand will always remember it! The kind, attentive service was outstanding, the food exquisite, and sitting outside in the flower rimmed quiet patio made the ambiance just what we wanted. We had dinner there 3 out of the 5 evenings of our trip, it was so outstanding!!! And, we were welcomed warmly each night by Khalid, making us feel like VIP's! His menu suggestions & wine choices were perfect! And my sincere compliments to the Chef who prepared our fine appetizers, breads, pasta, and dessert. They deserve 5 stars! Truly excellent!!

    Donatello is considered a fine dining Italian restaurant. And it didn't disappoint. The foid and…read moreservice were excellent. The vibe was a slightly darkened room (for the evening). There is an upstairs balcony seating but I've never sat there. During warm weather, there is plenty of roadside outdoor seating too. This is my fourth time here but I never wrote a review fir the restaurant before. We ordered the following: 1. Shrimp Perno (daily special $6/shrimp). Jumbo Shrimp sautéed in garlic, white wine, tomatoes, scallions, and finished off with a shot of perno liquor. 2. Rack of Lamb (daily special $59.95). Four pieces of lamb in a rack, with a rich portion wine reduced sauce, that has a touch of mint to it, and Penne Pasta in a tomato rose sauce. The table bread was really good. The crust was crispy but the inside was fluffy. The soft butter that came it was so tasty. The bread was perfect for dipping in the sauce that came with the shrimp. We asked for a second basket of bread and they put two loafs in the second basket. It was too much so they were willing to let us take it home. The shrimps were definitely jumbo. It was so filling. Two pieces (per person) were good enough as an appetizer. The shrimps were perfectly cooked. We requested the lamb be cooked medium rare. It was definitely medium rare. It was juicy and did not have a gamey taste. It tastes great. The pasta was perfectly al dente. The tomato rose sauce was really good. They offered to grind parmesan cheese and pepper so we got both. There is free WiFi. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible. There is paid neighbourhood street parking and paid parking lots. Review 2025-187

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    Donatello Restaurant - Lobster pasta

    Lobster pasta

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    Piccolo Caffe E Vino - Frittata

    Piccolo Caffe E Vino

    4.3(19 reviews)
    1.5 kmEntertainment District, Downtown Core
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    Went here for dinner on a Saturday night / great location and cute spot! I love the branding and…read morethe inside + feels very trendy. This is a wine bar - the house lager was bad (maybe my own bad decision) and the red I got was fine ... nothing to write home about. However place fell apart with the food - the shrimp came with 5 medium sized shrimp with the tails, legs and shells on and were under seasoned. The artichokes were mediocre (loved the sauce they came with). Worst of all was the "Ontario peaches" with the burrata were totally canned peaches - could've even been dole brand! This place has amazing potential with the location and vibe - but the food just was not it. Small portions and the price didn't match what was served. The service was friendly but nothing too crazy. Go here for the drinks, but maybe not for the dinner!

    Went with a friend on a Saturday night and it was pretty easy to get a seat, but they do take…read morereservations. Our server was great at helping us pick our wine, he mentioned that their wines are all on the dry side which is perfect for me, I'm not one for sweet wines. We also had two of their small plates the mussels and the burrata. The mussels tasted great with the sauce, a little garlicky which I prefer. The combination of the peach and mint went really well with the burrata. Light and easy to eat. The patio at night is one of the highlights. The only small complaint was it did take a while to get our wine after we ordered it and a little while to get our check. Otherwise cute spot.

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    Smoked salmon bagel

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    Fried Artichoke, shrimp and peach burrata

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    Scaddabush

    Scaddabush

    3.7(403 reviews)
    1.9 kmEntertainment District, Downtown Core
    $$

    Ambiance was very nice and large restaurant. Pretty rustic furniture with dim light, TVs and music…read moreloud on the speakers. Lots of decent beers on draft and they leave water bottle to refill your water cups, which I love. Service is bit slow. Had to sit at the bar since it was crowded at 6:30pm and still had to wait 30 mins. I normally don't eat at the bar, since bartenders are slower and busier with drink orders, but I was starving. Bartender only checked on us once, when food came out. Hard to get their attention too. Food, however, was amazing! Love the savory giant meatball and the rich San Marzano tomato-based marinara sauce, with dab of pesto and plenty of fresh basil. Loved the sauce was not too acidic and pasta cooked perfectly, not al dente. The focaccia bread comes with this rosemary garlic butter, and it was absolutely delicious on focaccia. The focaccia bread alone was just okay, not much rosemary or oil flavor, but I think the spread had all the flavor. Amazing and worth $6.

    Food 3/5 Service 3/5…read moreAmbiance 3/5 Food: I came here for an event. There was a set menu with appetizers (salad, bread etc) most of it I couldn't eat due to food allergies. For the main dish we could choose from gnocchi, salad with salmon or another dish which I can't recall right now. Dessert was ice cream which I also couldn't eat. The gnocchi was very mediocre. I didn't enjoy it at all. I hadn't been here in years but I see their food quality hasn't gotten any better. I was starving by the time the main dish came out so I ate about a quarter of the dish. Then I took the rest of the gnocchi home. Service: The waitstaff were really nice but the service was not very organized. There was a lot of appetizers but I couldn't eat most of it. Which is strange because I gave my food allergies several days in advance of the meal. It took some time to get the main dish as well so the pacing didn't seem great. I looked around at the other tables & we got our main dishes last. I'm not sure if the kitchen was at fault or what. Ambiance: It's quite dark here even on the lunch hour. The decor is dark wood tones, red upholstered banquette seating & wooden tables & chairs. It's not a fancy place. I would not choose to eat here again. Last time I went was several years ago. Sadly I see they haven't gotten any better. There are other better Italian restaurants in this area.

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