I was in town for business and looking for a nice Italian meal. So glad so chose Casalinga. Cute place in a strip mall but don't let that fool you...this place is the real deal. The owner greeted and seated me. I was then greeted by two servers who took great care of me. They were both working the entire dining room with great efficiency. Service was terrific . I ordered a Caesar salad and Veal Al Limone. The salad was very good and the waiter came with the pepper grinder in hand to offer fresh pepper...a nice touch that many places seem to forget. My veal dish was delicious; super thin and tender. I was able to cut each bite with my fork. The side was a rigatoni with a great tomato sauce. The server brought grated cheese for my entree. The have a full bar along with beer and wine. On my out, the owner thanked me by name (I had made a reservation for myself). I would definitely return if my travels bring me to this area again. This place is a true gem! read more

Food is awful. Worst 'Margherita' pizza and chicken parm I've ever had which comes with penne a la vodka...and bacon??? Went back and checked the menu, attached, and there's no bacon mentioned. Having not eaten pork for more than a decade this came as very awful surprise after having eaten some of it. Penne a la vodka references the noodle and sauce type, if you're going to embellish it with pork it's a very good idea to indicate this in the menu. Very not cool. Aside from being extraordinarily upset about this, it actually wasn't any good. The pasta was overcooked, way too soft. The chicken parm was tough. The pizza had no sauce and was made with a garbage store bought crust. Cherry tomatoes just dropped on top, didn't even seem cooked, never mind blistered. Could've made this in an Easy Bake Oven, was so cold. Have no idea how this place stays un business. Food was worse than something from a frozen food aisle, same pizza crust. read more

Casalinga Ristorante - Chicken parmesan with penne a la vodka... no bacon mentioned - Italian Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

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We visited with our 1 year old in celebration Valentine's Day as a family and had a lovely time. The food was delicious, atmosphere was cozy and the servers were polite and friendly. The standout dish to me was the pistachio pesto pasta - it was so freaking good! I want to eat some literally right now. We also had the calamari, feature salad, and a delicious pizza with black olives and spicy salami. Every dish we tried was super tasty. We ended up taking tiramisu to go as baby was getting tired and enjoyed it at home (also so so good). Looking forward to returning again soon! read more

Excellent Italian food. We have attended this location 3-4 times and have always enjoyed our meals.

Looking for real Italian food from Tuscany Italy? Look no further as this is the place. Was very difficult to find a place in NYC (eventually found Pepolino there) but am REALLY happy we have Casalinga in Mississauga where we don't miss Pepolino anymore (sorry, not sorry). We ordered a hodge podge of different things. All were great. Even tossed in a dessert we didn't order and warmly told us "welcome to the family" This is the gold standard of restaurants. What a gem. Definitely coming back for more. Thank you very much!! read more

Not a good experience. We were told there was no room and we couldn't wait for a table. Not sure if it was because we had 2 POCs in our party but it felt awkward. read more

Service , food all excellent!! Every time we go the ambiance, service and the food is delicious! I love trying the specials ! Lots of variety so you can keep going and never feel you're tired of the food! read more

I went here for my bday dinner and I thought it was just okay. Atmosphere: Interior is fairly small, shaped like 1/4 of a circle with a LARGE bar in the centre. Bar is used more as a pick-up window, where the order's are placed, etc. It's 1 open space that was quite loud on a Friday evening. I didn't hear any music, just a culmination of patrons chatting. I think it would be a better idea to shrink the centre bar as it seems disproportionate to the small size of the restaurant. Tables can be a bit cramped. Despite having a reservation, it took quite some time to get acknowledged and ultimately seated. There were 3 servers working, but all 3 were working the entire restaurant. No one really had "a section". Service: Although adequate, service was lacking that personal touch. It didn't feel special. None of the servers tried to engage that much and just asked the standard questions, "Are you ready to order?", "Would you like any drinks?" etc. No usual small talk, upselling, or recommendations of any kind. Felt a bit rushed, especially if you sat near the door and saw parties streaming in on a Friday night. Grilled Calamari - $14, cooked well, definitely NOT rubbery, but portion itself was rather small, it came with 3-shrimp, and accompanying salad looked uninspired. Gnocchi - size of the actual gnocchi were on the larger, round side. Sauce was ok. Nothing too memorable, not really a stand-out dish. Penne a la Vodka - Good, not the best that I've had. Pasta was cooked al dente, so that was good. Portion was good side. Tiramisu - $8.50, pretty good! Made fresh, each day, in the morning. I wouldn't be opposed to going back, but I feel as though service can be more interactive in order to make this restaurant experience more MEMORABLE. Otherwise, it was bordering on the forgettable side. read more

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We came for dinner with friends on a Saturday night. Apparently they recently renovated and the interior is quite nice. The seating at the tables was tight with seats from adjacent tables snug up back to back with us. It was a little awkward getting out if we needed to use the restroom. The staff were very friendly and helpful....Vince and Jenny. We started with the arugula salad (cheese on the side) and caprese for the others. These were devoured along with the bread by the others. I had a gf rotini in tomato sauce made primavera. It was simple and tasty. The others had the chicken pasta, seafood pasta and veal dinners. They finished with tartufo and pistachio cheese cake...which they all liked. There is free parking outside and there are clean single washrooms. read more

Service is excellent. A perfect place to grab a quick pasta or pizza. Not too loud either so a great place to chat over a nice Italian wine.

I've been here twice this year; once for my birthday and once for Father's Day. Clearly it's an approved dining choice by my family! ATMOSPHERE: Nice, but casual. The restaurant is REALLY small though, so reservations are highly recommended. FYI: They're on OpenTable - if you want to collect points. If you don't make reservations, you may be forced to wait outdoors - as they do not have a waiting area within the restaurant doors. SERVICE: Great service! They can get pretty packed - as it was when I was there on Father's Day, but they make great effort to care for you. Our server was personable, making great recommendations throughout the meal. This was true for both meals I experienced - one was at a table of 3, and the other was a table of 6 (with 3 kids, no less!) - and service was good for both party sizes. PRICE: Good prices for the food, and atmosphere. Reasonable for a night out. FOOD: Fresh, well-presented and tasty. Everyone enjoyed the shared appetizers (grilled calamari & shrimp with salad), and their own individual dishes (whether it's pizza, pasta or red meat dishes - everything was perfectly prepared). My mom is a pasta lover - and she was happy to be introduced to such a great place that's close to home. My dad was very impressed by the food and service (especially when our server offered an extra nakpin to protect his white shirt - without being asked) - which is usually difficult to please on both fronts. So this place is entering our list of roster of go-to restaurants for family celebrations! It's a great gem in Mississauga. read more

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Excellent authentic Italian Restaurant. My favourite is the Veal Marsala but everything I have tried is delicious. Love the house-made Tiramisu as well. Popular with families which adds to the lovely atmosphere. Recommend. read more

Very very good place. Excellent food excellent service. A local gem! Will definately return again and again

This is a charming local Italian restaurant located in a strip mall. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. We ordered a large Caesar salad to share. I especially loved the crispy salty pancetta and shaved parmesan on the salad. My friend ordered the Penne Casalinga (grilled chicken, wild mushrooms, spinach and tomatoes in a white wine butter cream sauce, fresh parmigiano) and finished every last bite and clearly enjoyed it. I had the Penne al Ragu di Coltello on the server's recommendations. The sauce is similar to a gravy (brandy demi-glaze) with beef tenderloins, wild mushrooms, caramelized onion and fresh tomatoes topped with grano padano cheese. I really enjoyed the flavour of this dish but I found the beef tenderloins somewhat tough and chewy (which is the only reason I am giving the restaurant four instead of 5 stars). If I was in the area, I would most definitely eat here again. read more

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The food was salty but my caesar salad was really good . The coffee was tops but cake was too sweet and doesnt really taste pistachios . read more

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Food was 3-3.5 but the service bumped them up to a 4 :) I booked a table for 4 online - I do recommend making reservations since the restaurant is pretty small. I called later to confirm if it would be OK for me to bring a cake since we were celebrating my mom's birthday - was told no problem. I ended up deciding not to bring the cake (relevant later in review). 2 of us ordered margherita thin crust pizzas, the other 2 ordered salmon. Margherita pizza: they weren't kidding about thin crust. This is hands-down the thinnest crust I've ever had. Unfortunately, it's also the least cheese I've ever had on a margherita pizza. I've seen a couple other 'authentic' Italian restaurants in Mississauga/Oakville also skimp on cheese and don't really understand why - I went to Italy a few years ago and didn't experience this. Salmon: I didn't try but it looked appetizing - one person was a fan, the other wasn't. We asked for the bill and to my surprise, they brought in a slice of lemon cake with a candle for my mom. I guess when I called, they made a note for 'birthday' on my reservation and since I didn't bring a cake, they gave us a slice! So all in our all, our dinner ended on a good note :) read more

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We happened to be in Mississauga and was looking for a good restaurant for lunch. A friend of mine recommended this place and we were very pleased with the quality of the food and service. Our usual go-to Italian restaurant is Terroni in downtown Toronto. Since we are in a suburb, we were not expecting much from this restaurant but the pasta was cooked to perfection. Perfect al dente pasta and their pollo pizza had a very generous amount chicken. We are not usually around this area so we are not sure when we will be back next but will definitely recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a good Italian restaurant in the Mississauga area. read more

Casalinga Ristorante - Linguine Di Mare. (Seafood pasta). It was so good. - Italian Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

Haven't been to this place in a couple of years so I figured I would try it there again since the food was good. Place was busy for a random thursday night so best to make reservations for 3 or more people. The service was awesome and the servers were really nice. They serve you free bread with a balsamic vinegar/olive oil dip. We ordered the prosciutto pizza and the beef ragu penne and both were absolutely delicious! Also ordered tiramisu for dessert since it is house made and that was yummy too. My only down side is the place was quite warm and I got sweaty. Sorry yelpers I know that sounds gross but I will definitely go back for the yummy food! Shouldn't have waited a couple of years! read more

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This restaurant is located in a strip mall and doesn't get the attention it should. We've been there two times and both of the times, the food and the service was excellent. I asked for a vegan dish and they were more than happy to make it for me, tasted amazing. read more

Mothers Day dinner at Casalinga was fantastic. Service was friendly and prompt, e booked a reservation using open table and the reviews were bang on....a very good choice to dine Full menu from appetizers to mains, seconds , pizza and desserts read more

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Good food, good portions. Service was slow and needs a lot of improvement. I am accustomed to restaurants where the server would come and introduce themselves when you arrive and perhaps offer you something to drink. Now half of our party was delayed and I have to admit I was stressed and embarrassed. I expected our server to offer drinks or appetizers while we wait...that didn't happen sadly. During dinner not once did anyone come to ask if everything is okay or if we needed anything. You know usual server routine. When dinner ended we waited for our server to offer coffee and dessert for some time that we ended having to ask if there is coffee. Since it was my husbands bday they did bring a slice of cake with candle and sang happy bday. Not sure that should make up for the mediocre service. I wouldn't recommend this resto for large groups, good for smaller more intimate dining. read more

Went last night with a group of 6 for a birthday dinner. We had been several times before pre-COVID. They are clearly struggling. I would rate the food 7/10. Good but nothing special. They seemed to be understaffed, which I know many restaurants are challenged with. That said, I found the service flat, uninterested and slow. The food came quick enough but it took a while to order and even longer to get the bill. Hopefully they are just working out the kinks and they will get back to they used to be, but you go to a place like this for a mid upper end experience and they failed to deliver. read more

I lived in the Clarkson are for Years, and never checked out this place until I moved and came back down to visit and thought why not take a date here ! So I did ....date night here at casalinga. Stepping in you notice it's very small . Not much privacy at all , but it's cozy . As well the decor is nice . The food ....ahh the food .....what's the word I should use for the food ? ...how about AMAZING or INCREDIBLE! Honestly the food is just fantastic. Prices are reasonable for a nice place to take a date and you'll fall in love with the taste of the pizza and pasta ! Honestly give them a try I'll definitely be back ! read more

A 3 star puréed rappini soup that needed ice cubes to be added to avoid scalding my mouth to begin and then a Margherita Pizza worthy of a 3.5 star rating. My wife had a sausage crostini appetizer that was fine as well (maybe a 3.5) followed by salad, sans dressing, that was very much a disappointment. In finishing I have add that we arrived early enough to miss the supposed normal rush which I would have thought would have pleased our ashen faced server, but alas no. My heartfelt suggestion to him is if you've already had a bad day before you get to work either get over it, or book off. read more

This place is a bit hard to find and small. The service was down right rude and admittedly some of it was our fault. 4 people out a expected party of 10 didn't show up and the waiter didn't hesitate to show his anger over this issue as he claimed he had turned away business due to the no shows .... hard to tell if this was true as I saw at least 3 empty tables but the place is busy as it is a local neighborhood hangout. In addition most people who came were vegetarians and non-drinkers so it wasn't going to be a huge bill.... trust me waiters notice things like this but usually most professionals have the courtesy to keep their displeasure in check... not so here. Anyways it's all about the food right ? The bruschetta and house wine was ho-hum. They also brought my starter at the same time as my pizza. The pizza ... the REAL DEAL ! As authentic wood burning stove pizza as I have in a while and real surprise. I had the Napoli it was crispy and good with just the right amount of anchovies (I'm not veggie). Skip the attitude and go for the pizza. read more

Made reservations here because it was on a Insauga list and it's been a while since I've had some fresh gnocchi. Alas after arrival I didn't order the gnocchi because the other dishes all looked so good too. We ordered the grilled veggie and goat cheese pizza and their Casalinga pasta (chicken, spinach, mushroom creamy penne) with a beer and glass of wine. The wine was good and chilled and they had hop city which is nice. The pasta came out first and was conveniently split into 2 plates for us because the server heard we were sharing. That was great service. Chili oil for the table with lots of parm on top. The pasta was al dente and the sauce and ingredient were finger licking... fork licking good? We even used the pizza crust to wipe up the sauce. The pizza was top with lots of fresh veggies and goat cheese. It was a good size and nice thin crust. I would definitely come back for the food, service and atmosphere. read more

This place has great authentic Italian food. I got one of the features that included rack of lamb & gnocchi in a pomodoro sauce which was delicious. My boyfriend got a menu item - pollo piccate which was also really good. We both had the tartufo for dessert which was excellent! The place has a casual and cozy feel. read more

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As a group of 10, we came for a birthday celebration on a Monday. It was busy and packed at one point. The restaurant is not that big and is at a corner of small plaza. Our table was at the back which was great as we were a fairly large group for the size of the restaurant. As we arrived, we were greeted promptly and we got water pretty quickly. The menu has good variety, just enough and not overwhelming. They have their specials listed on the back wall so be sure to check those out. Word of caution, their soup is big- so I would recommend sharing. For that evening, the special was broccoli potato (non-cream based), it was a puree and tasted delicious. I would definitely come back for their soups. For the entrees, all of us either got a pasta or pizza (thin crust). I got the Pasta Casalinga, which was a Penne with a white wine cream sauce, chicken, mushrooms, and spinach. The sauce was perfectly done; not too heavy just right. The other pasta dish I would recommend is their seafood linguine- it is a huge dish and everyone who ordered it seems to enjoy it. I had a tiny bite of the pizza and the texture of the crust is great. Service was great, we got water refilled in a timely manner and they were attentive. The bill did not take long. We were definitely the not so usual big group on a Monday night, but thumbs up- great job! The birthday girl is a fan of Italian, and this place does a awesome job. Truly authentic. read more

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Amazing restaurant , quality food. Mario is very kind, warm and makes you feel like you are in Italy.

I love the food at Casalinga! Authentic Italian. I usually get the Quattro stagione pizza and mezze plate to share. Both are fantastic. Good wine selection as well. The only complaint I would have is that it is quite loud and service is inconsistent - sometimes I feel like I've been well attended to, other times I feel like I'm being ignored. read more

I had such a great experience here tonight, and am already wanting to go back again! The food is so fresh and flavorful, and I highly recommend the risotto ala pescatore. The sauce was delicious and the seafood was well cooked and fresh. Everyone in my party enjoyed what they ordered, and we all ordered different things. I recommend making a reservation though before you arrive, as the restaurant is quite small with limited seating. read more

Casalinga Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

I've been coming here for great meals, great service and a wonderful atmosphere for years and it remains one of my favorite restaurants. read more

Casalinga Ristorante - Mushroom risotto - Italian Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

4 of us enjoyed an amazing meal last night. The restaurant is a little small, tables are tightly placed and reservations are highly recommended but it's all worth it. The eggplant and calamari apps. we're great. The risotto and Penne pasta were fantastic. My husband who is a self-proclaimed Caesar salad connesieur said it was the best he has ever had. We will definitely add this place to our list of places to return. read more

Definitely one of the best authentic italian restaurants in Mississauga. What a gem. The food is fantastic, and they do takeout as well - for when you get that craving for some pasta at home. Sometimes I call them with an idea of what I want (even if it's not on their menu) and they always make it for me, no questions asked. Note: The restaurant is tiny so make sure to make reservations. read more

Being Uruguayan and wanting to keep with the tradition of "El dia 29" aka "El dia del ñoquis," I came across this cute place surfing the internet for a place to eat gnocchis. From the outside, the place looks like a small joint crammed into a corner unit of a plaza but looks can be deceiving. Once you walk in, the restaurant is beautiful. Bright with light and some fine looking people. ;) Had a bottle of red wine (can't recall the name of the deliciously sweet wine) to accompany the great tasting dish of gnocchi al ragu. read more

Casalinga Ristorante - Gnocchi al ragu! - Italian Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

So disappointed with the service as the server didn't acknowledge the existence of our 7 person table until 20 min after our arrival. They sat us in the back corner. Could be because we were a table of all ethic people. Also, they had a freak out session full of huffs and puffs because we didn't notify them that it's going to be on different bills. They didn't ask when we first walked in. They probably forgot since it took them 20 min to acknowledge us. Anyways defiantly not coming for a second time. read more

Amazing food, generous portion sizes, great staff! We always feel like family when we eat here! Saffron risotto is my personal favourite if it's available with one of the specials. Wood oven, hand crafted pizzas are a must! read more

Nice, casual place in a strange location. Delicious thin crust pizzas and pastas with ready access to delicious hot pepper spread.

This restaurant is the real deal - real Italian food. The waiter was incredibly nice. I ordered the bruschetta to start. I am not the biggest fan of tomatoes but this bruschetta was so incredibly good. The ingredients tasted fresh. The balsamic vinaigrette was aged and complemented everything on the dish. I then had an item from the specials menu - the butter and sage ravioli. The pasta melted in your mouth. It tasted like real pasta - not the dried aged stuff that you get at the supermarket. All-in-all it was an amazing dinner. I would definitely recommend coming here for dinner! read more

It is a small and cozy restaurant with good food. Wine glasses too expensive at C$10.50. Friendly staff. Recommended.