I'll start by saying the food and service was very good. The restaurant itself could use a refresh…read moreof the floors and walls. It's not bad but given the cost of our meal for 4, I would expect a nicer looking interior. I chose the restaurant based on the menus I saw on Yelp. Unfortunately, they were out of date - both the selection and the prices. (I've uploaded new ones). We had a Caesar salad, mixed salad, and garlic bread (no cheese). The taste was great but the salad portion, for the cost, was too small. For the mains, we got a Pasta al LaCampagna, 2 Pollo alla Fiorentina and a Pollo alla Griglia. All the dishes were tasty. The chicken breasts were, perhaps, a little on the smaller side. Last was desserts. We got a tiramisu and tried to get gelato. We ordered a hazelnut gelato and strawberry gelato. The waiter brought us the tiramisu and the strawberry gelato and apologized, saying that the hazelnut gelato was freezer burnt. So, we asked for the chocolate gelato. And that too, was also freezer burnt. So, we ended up with just the two desserts. The lattes were tasty and good. So, it was a good experience and I would return. Just know, that this is not a fancy restaurant, but it comes at a fairly high price.

Enjoyed dining here and briefly interacting with the chef. I'm guessing it was his son working as…read moreserver. Warm experience all around.

I love their decor and the fact that their whole kitchen was right there so you can see the staff…read morecook. I had really high expectations for this place but it was just mid. Their service was amazing and they did try to accommodate even though their menu clearly states "any modifications to dishes are strongly discouraged". I get it, but if there are ingredients that my pallet doesn't agree with, changes will be requested. That said, I had linguine allo scoglio without the mussels and I wasn't wowed. It was very average. We also ordered the rigatoni bolognese and it was also very average. It was a nice to try.

TLDR: I will be dreaming about the carpaccio for many years to come…read more Longer version: Great atmostphere with solid service and fully reasonable prices. I had the carpaccio and octopus and for me, I would order that carpaccio for just myself next time. I do not want to share. I also had the spaghetti blu mare, which was a totally unique dish if a little odd looking. I enjoyed the soft prawns and the hint of lime was also a delight.

I brought my colleague and supervisor visiting Toronto to Cantina Amici after finding out they were…read morestaying nearby (middle of nowhere). I had never been here before, so there was a brief hesitation since I thought this could either make me look like a foodie genius or a complete fraud. But then I saw photos of the beautiful olive tree in the dining room and thought, well... any restaurant confident enough to put a tree in the middle probably knows what it's doing. I was sold. The verdict? I'm glad I brought them--though there was one small caveat. The one con: We started with the Vegetarian Board. The vegetables were fresh and well-cooked, but I have to call out a small disappointment: the menu clearly says "chef's selection of vegetables and olives." Reader, unfortunately...there were no olives. Not a single olive in sight. In a restaurant with an olive tree, no less. The irony was almost poetic. Minor false advertising aside, the broccolini was also a bit more bitter than I personally enjoy. Now the pros (and there were many): The rest of the meal was exceptional--fresh, satisfying, and very authentically Italian. To start, we had fresh bread with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. The olive oil alone almost stole the show. It was incredibly fragrant, with that bright, crisp olive flavour that lingers on your palate like it was pressed five minutes ago. I may or may not have eaten more bread than dignity allows. For my main, I had the pasta special of the day: oxtail casarecce, and it was fantastic. The sauce was creamy and packed with umami. The oxtail was tender and chewy at the same time, somehow both hearty and melt-in-your-mouth. And the pasta itself was clearly fresh--springy, perfectly textured. Fresh pasta really does make all the difference. My coworker ordered the paccheri con zucchine e gamberetti, which I sampled strictly for research purposes. It was lighter and refreshing, with delicate zucchini that made the whole dish feel balanced and satisfying. My other colleague went with the daily secondi special: pesce alla griglia (sea bream). I also tried a bite of that, and it was excellent--crispy skin on the outside, tender and flaky inside, juicy and full of flavour. The only small drawback was that the sides were the exact same vegetables as the ones from our Vegetarian Board, so by round two my colleague was a little overwhelmed by the déjà-vu of vegetables. Then came dessert--easily everyone's favourite part of the night. Two of us ordered the tiramisu, and honestly, it might be one of the best I've had. When they serve it, they pour a freshly brewed shot of espresso over the top, which soaks into the layers and perfectly complements the mascarpone and cream underneath. It was ridiculously good. Our other coworker ordered the pistachio strawberry cake and absolutely demolished it in about two seconds flat, which I think is the highest possible dessert endorsement. Price-wise: this isn't a cheap casual spot, but it's very reasonable for a high-quality dinner. My pasta, dessert, and service came out to almost $70, which felt fair for the experience. The service was excellent, the atmosphere was warm, and overall we had a genuinely lovely dinner. Most importantly, bringing my coworkers here made me look like I actually know what I'm doing when recommending restaurants--which is always a win. Olives or not, I'd happily come back. And next time, I'm thinking date night.

Went here for a birthday and I fell in loveee with their food ! From the antipasto selections to…read moretheir pizza to their shareable meat dishes...wow!

Our server Joanne is super nice, super attentive and super chill. She curated our order. I had the…read morepear salad with arugula and prosciutto. Excellent mix everything goes together. Our friend had the fettuccine alfonzo with chicken. A lighter cousin to Alfredo, I don't feel my arteries clogging up but just as satisfying. My wife's Genoa pizza with burrata, prosciutto and pistachios which stands out is also highly recommended. No tomato sauce. Marcellos space is bougie without the prices to match and a chill crew. What more can you ask for?

Came here for lunch and it's like going back to the 50s where all the diners are dressed up and of…read morethe older generation. We got the mussels, 2 fettucines (one pesto, one cream based) and the tortellini. Each entree is pretty pricey ~$25 but at least the portion sizes were also large as well. Everything tasted good and a really good option if you're ever craving Italian!

Amazing Italian restaurant with wonderful service. We were looking for a hearty meal, and we were…read moreso delighted to find this lovely place. It is extremely popular, as many of the tables were filled with patrons even on a weekday night. We ordered the lasagna and a pizza, and both were amazing. The lasagna was a generous portion, and I hardly made a dent in it before having to ask for a takeout box. Pizza is made fresh in a wood fire oven, so it had a lovely texture and that beautiful char. Would definitely recommend.

Hidden in the low rise office buildings lies Ciao Ragazi - A hidden gem. You would not expect a…read morenice sit down Italian restaurant at a location like this. And you certainly won't expect it to be this busy especially on Fridays and weekends. They were quite busy on a lazy Thursday as well. There was not an item that we've tried that disappointed. The margherita pizza was one of the better ones I've had in recent memory. The cheese had a good dairy taste and the sauce gave off a refreshing tomatoey flavour. The crust was a good marriage of doughy chewiness and slight crunch. All the pastas were homemade with an al dente texture. It really didn't matter if it's a cream based sauce or a tomato sauce, the flavours are on point. Out of all of the pastas I've tried, the wild boar which was part the day's special was the one that I'd least prefer. It's not bad, but I wouldn't say the taste of the meat was special in any way. And it was more of a ground up wild boar as opposed to chucks of meat. Would have preferred the latter. I really love their lasagna. Hearty, savoury and done right the Italian way. Pappardelle bolognese was equally nice. They also make a mean mushroom risotto. I have no clue why I spoke about main course first, but I can assure you that's not the order they were served. The arancini were a bit pricey, but again delicious. Caesar salad was solid, but would have preferred a bit more cheese shavings. I've never had dessert here so I can't comment on them. It was tempting to give Ciao Ragazi a 5 star rating, but the service was incredibly slow the first time I was there. I think the kitchen staff was just overwhelmed since the Asian gentleman in the open kitchen was responsible for salads, pizzas and desserts. Also, if they can tone down the sodium level by a pinch, it would have made their food near perfect. I'm a big fan of Ciao Ragazi and so is my family and as a result we've returned several times, both for dine in and takeout.

This is a small old style italian restaurant in a strip mall just south of 7 near Ansley Grove. Has…read morebeen around for 20+ years. Food (3.75/5) - they have a good selection of items on the menu and a couple of specials of the day as well. - Vitello ai Funghi - veal cutlets in a seared assorted mushroom and white wine sauce. It was just ok imo... the veal was a bit chewy and not tender as I was expecting. Sauce is ok bit understated. - Tortellini alla Bolognese - veal filled tortellini in a homemade Bolognese sauce. This was a nice dish with a nice flavourful Bolognese and tortellini cooked properly. - Cozze Marinara - mussels in a marinara sauce with garlic, onion and herbs. Cooked properly and a pretty good broth to dip bread into. - Complimentary bruschetta with a sauteed pepper/onion garnish was provided - not great imo... too dry and lacked flavour. Service (4.5/5) - pretty strong and service-oriented. Seated quickly and well attended multiple times by server and assistant. Atmosphere (4.25/5) - it is quite small with maybe 10 tables total. White tablecloth and wood look... quiet place designed for dates and families. Overall (4/5) - It is a solid Italian restaurant overall. I can see it being popular with locals looking for a quiet dinner spot. I was hoping the food would be more extraordinary however could be the selection of items we had.

Small Italian restaurant with some old school family run vibes. We were one of the few people that…read morewere not Italian in the place and the menu is in Italian. Both positive signs in my book. We started with the fried calamari. It was really crispy and hot. Came out quick too. We ordered a few pastas. The pasta with meat balls was our favourite. The mushroom ravioli was good but started tasting a bit sweet after eating half of it. We also had the sausage pasta and enjoyed that too. Seats about 40 to 50 people so make a reservation on the weekend. Warm tasty pasta with bold comforting flavours, perfect for when you have an Italian food craving. Service is great too. They helped us read the Italian menu. Kept refilling our water and brought out some bread to start the meal. Nice clean washroom too.

Last week we visited our Canadian cousins, we are from the USA, and they treated us to this…read morewonderful restaurant. The food, service, atmosphere and total experience was great.

Food is great and the price is par for most similar style restaurants. The service is very good…read moreand the ambience is relaxing.

A local friend brought us to Farro Ristorante for lunch one weekend, and we really enjoyed our…read moreexperience there! The restaurant usually closes for special celebrations/events during the day on weekends, so we were very grateful that they could accommodate us this one-time :) The service was A+, very friendly and welcoming host and servers. I absolutely loved the soup of the day: Minestrone. It was so hearty, delicious and filled with so much ingredients. The beet salad with arugula and feta cheese was delicious. The Genoa pizza was nice and thin, and loaded with pesto, pine nuts, chicken, mushrooms and cheeses. I would definitely come back to try more items on the menu (I'm eye that risotto our friend was having that day lol). Can't wait to come back!

We came here for our anniversary and it was simply delightful! I ordered the Quattro Pizza, wife…read moregot the lamb shank, and ordered the seafood pasta for the 4 year old (thinking we were set for the week). My pizza was decent, but the wife's lamb shank was extremely tender and rich. Couldn't really evaluate the seafood pasta....but it seemed pretty good as our kid killed the entire order. The tiramisu was really really good, but what really was impressive was the ambiance and the service. Staff was so friendly and very very attentive....though quite possibly just taken back by our kid's appetite.

After many years I've come back to eat here in the restaurant. It's a small place with a handful…read moreof tables and some counter seating. This time we ordered two pastas and a Caesar salad. The salad was decent; crispy and refreshing. The pastas had good texture as expected for their specialty made in-house. However, the sauces were far too oily and toppings were in short supply, making the dish unbalanced. There was basically a puddle of oil left on the plate when I finished. I was quite disappointed compared to my experience during the peak of COVID. Overall, while the pasta itself was good, I would not return due to how they cook the pasta.

My best friend's favorite pasta spot, so we've been here quite a few times. My go to is the alla…read morevodka and my best friend always gets the carbonara. We both really like how the pasta is made and cooked everything tastes well balanced and thoughtfully put together. That said, I personally wasn't a huge fan of the smoked prosciutto pizza; I didn't really enjoy the flavor on it? Service has been consistently good when we've visited. The staff checks in on us, refills our water without us having to ask, and the food comes out quickly.

Best new restaurant in Vaughan…read more The chef and staff are first class. The food here only gets better every time I come back. The classics and the new stuff. The place is cool and small but great. I have done private parties and it was a blast.

Great menu of specials and good assortment of standard dishes. They start you with bread, cheese,…read moreolives and EVO & Balsamic, they replenish it three times! Service was friendly and they were attentive. Food prices were reasonable and decent portions. Wish they had a more extensive wine selection. Venue was well appointed, intimate setting, nice local restaurant in a low profile location, so they have to draw people with a quality experience and that's what they deliver. We enjoyed our evening and will try again.