Good: nice place, quaint, can see the kitchen through the window, service was decent, price…read morereasonable. Bad: food did not wow me. Arancini 3/5 for taste. I've had waaaaaay better. Spaghetti with tomato sauce, Positive: came out hot and was homemade pasta. Negative: the sauce was just ok. Laden with cheese; they asked if I wanted cheese and they added it in the kitchen. I asked if it was Reggiano, the server said yes, but I can't be sure. No other spices at table to add, like chili flakes or chili oil. After getting through a third of it, I stopped myself. I didn't see any coffee menu, I'm not sure if they even offer Cappucino or Espresso - no one asked us or showed us a menu for that. The dessert we shared was creme brulee. It was good. Sadly, I would not recommend.

Good restaurant. Quiet atmosphere. Very good food. Good size portion (almost too much). Good…read moreservice. Good price for the quality.

Jaw drop. This place is NYC/SF league. Brio Chinotto. Spiced green olives, four flavors, in tubs…read more Italian groceries packed into the tiny place. Fresh figs. That's just the weirds stuff that I like... the FOCACCIA -- they're baking it right there! There's only two sandwiches. This is a GOOD THING... meat or veggie. Apart from amazing -- small detail: romaine, crispy, super fresh... the meats and veggie patty: great recipe. This all before mentioning their namesake dish... pasta... six feet away from the baking, a lady pulling noodles out of a pasta machine, which I'll have to experience next time.

Since moving to Toronto, I miss Pasta Genova deeply…read more They have some of the very best focaccia anywhere, which alone is enough to recommend them. But they also have nearly peerless homemade pastas (of which the smoked paprika linguine is my favourite, though they often only make it by request), spectacular prepared sauces, and regular specials on essentials that will get you things like premium olive oil or balsamic vinegar* at supermarket prices. * Genova is one of the few places I've regularly found a variety of pure, aged balsamic vinegar free from sulphites. AWESOME. So, here's some tips: 1) They ONLY TAKE CASH, no exceptions. I once witnessed a woman curse them out for this fact and declare she'd tell all her friends not to shop there; when she left, everyone in the tiny shop, myself included, burst out laughing, and one of the guys declared "we can barely keep up with the customers we have, we don't need her!". Very jovial, and they took her bitch-fest so perfectly in-stride they could give lessons on how to turn the other cheek. 2) If you need a quick lunch, pick up a focaccia sandwich -- they're about $4 if memory serves, with salami, lettuce, tomato, and mustard, and they're fantastic! If you want to suddenly realize you're hungry, walk down Wellington around 11:00am for the wafting glory of baking focaccia and just try to resist the pull. 3) When ordering pasta instead of ordering by weight, order by serving size. Say things like "I'm having a dinner party for six, four big eaters and two regular", and they'll give you an incredibly accurate amount of what you need, plus a little extra (because people WILL want seconds, believe me!). 4) Their homemade calabrese olives are out of this world good. They use a puree of oil-marinated chilis, oregano, fennel (I think), and oil, and very, very good sun cured olives... and damn, these things are so good I eat them until I hurt. 5) Ask what's on special, or if they have any leftovers. I've scored half servings of pasta, day old (but still delicious) focaccia, and nearly expired but still awesome cheese for cheap. Finally, I'll also mention that the staff here are fabulous -- very nice people who greet with a smile, always bid a good day, and work diligently to help provide you with exactly what you need to hit a homerun with whatever it is you're cooking. Only downside: Toronto Maple Leaf fans. Egads!

Gorgeous view of the waterfall. We had to eat inside because of the weather, but the ambiance…read moreinside is amazing too. So many great choices for pizza and our cocktails were yummy.

Stumbled across the beautiful historic town Almonte while driving back roads from Ottawa to…read moreToronto. Chose Joe's Italian Kitchen for its picturesque location looking at the Grand Falls. Situated in an old mill Joes keeps a rustic feel adding to its charm. The menu which is somewhat limited focusing on Pinsa (like a pizza) for which they appear to use authentic Italian ingredients. The Joe theme is carried over to the pinsa menu names. I had the Joe Theisman, a goat cheese pesto pinsa. Very well prepared. We also ordered a beet and feta salad with chicken that was fresh and quite good. Service was very attentive, prices fair.

Though quiet when we visited in the afternoon it was a great experience…read more First the decor is very clean and elegant, I felt a little underdressed but in no way is there a sense of elitism here. Second, the staff, friendly, considerate and responsive. I also appreciated not feeling like I was only asked how things were when my mouth was full. Often a issue at many restaurants I've been too. Third, the food, well it was tasty, filling, a true delight to the palette. After finishing dinner we discussed the need to return and order more things from the menu. Overall it was a true dining experience that's worthwhile to experience multiple times. The menus only issue was it was filled with mouthwatering options.

I got fettuccine Alfredo and chicken Parmesan. Very good. Not east side Mario's good, but for…read moreNapanee, I was extremely impressed, especially since Gibson's doesn't advertise as being Italian. I also ordered the soup of the day, which happened to be turkey or chicken noodle. Very good! My brother got lasagna, which he liked. Our server was very nice and welcoming.

As always, the staff were genuine in their professional and personable attention. We were welcomed…read moreas we were family. It was a quiet celebration of 48 years married. Everyone made us feel special. And Greta's "sweet" dessert presentation was so special. Everyone should have at least one evening enjoying these wonderful people and absolutely amazing food. Every dish we have been served is always delicious and served with a delightful presentation.

Never disappointed Andy and staff always aim to please great food Service is excellent and the best…read moreviews of the water

Server needs some etiquette training, we ordered a bottle of wine upon arrival and had to wait and…read moreextended period to receive it, the male parties at our table were served their drinks as the women waited on a bottle of red. Restaurant was Out of bourbon..guess it was a long walk to the LcBO to replace it on a Saturday. The rack of lamb had more rack and no meat!! Food was cold, potatoes dry, poor quality of food overall. The cappuccino came from a nespresso machine. Restaurant needs some updates and a refresh if they want to continue charging what they choose to charge. Good Luck to them

Imagine being excited about bringing your mom to a nice restaurant for Mother's Day and turning out…read moreto be an absolute disaster. The four of us arrived a few minutes before our 12:30 reservation. We were instructed to make our way to a table upstairs. One elderly member of our group is unable to climb stairs. We politely declined and were told we would have to wait for a table on the main floor to open up. The stools we were offered to sit at were so tall I had to practically lift my mother up. Then we started to feel how uncomfortably cold it was. A table cleared up about a half hour later but the girl at the desk quickly sat a party who had just arrived. They had reserved that specific table we were told and we had to wait longer. So we were made to wait another hour. Meanwhile, staff appeared panicked and in over their heads. We waited two hours from the time we got there for our meal. By this time the restaurant had cleared. We were served cold waffles and pancakes to be washed down with undrinkable coffee. At no point did anyone come to check on how we were enjoying our food. What a disappointment. No dessert on the menu. Awful food. We would have left to go somewhere else but where could we go that wasn't already booked up? We paid the $130 and left. I've had nice meals there in the past but I see no reasons to support that place again. This was too embarrassing and maddening for a repeat experience.

On our way to Montreal from Toronto, Riva restaurant was a very fancy Italian place in a middle of…read morea forest. The interior gave me some Sonoma County, California vibes for many reasons: 1. The Margherita pizza I ordered was very tangy and the mozzarella cheese was very succulent. 2. All the walls were very house-like and the wood-fire oven was very cool. Muy Delicioso!

Our lunch at Riva was so delicious & such an enjoyable experience…read more We sat out on the patio with beautiful flowers next to the fountain. Both my husband & I had paninis. Served with hand cut fries or green salad. I had chicken & he had the Italian. Service was very good. Our server Harry, made sure we felt welcome & had everything we needed. I checked out the interior when walking through - lovely. If you are in the area, try Riva. And lunch is always a good choice (dinner is a bit fancier)

One of my absolute FAV restaurants! The restaurant is intimate, quiet and romantic. It's in a…read morehistoric building (the grist mill) in the popular and touristy downtown area. I'll start with the food: I almost ALWAYS go for the chefs special. More specifically - the fish special. I've had trout, artic char, sea bass and salmon. EVERY SINGLE TIME they have been cooked to perfection and the fish melts in your mouth. My husband loves the prime rib and gets it whenever it's being offered. Other favorites are the crab cakes, (they are a decent size and you get two) baked Brie, and the escargot . They also give you unlimited fresh baked bread! Service is always impeccable as well. The owner Lynn treats you like a friend and remembers us every time we visit. We often get Tarek and he's been at the mill for over 20 years - so he's very knowledgeable on the menu and gives wonderful recommendations and wine pairings. As a local - if you want to know where we love to eat - this is it!

Always enjoyed dining out here. The Mill however seems to be overpriced and the quality of food has…read moredeclined since COVID and the rising prices of everything. An acquaintance mentioned the same thing today. I hope things turn around.

The People were great here and the food was quite good, however me and my family were left waiting…read morean incredibly long time before we even got drinks. And while the Pizza I ordered was really good, I was promised a Gluten free pizza and I got cross contaminated so im now left a fair bit ill, would not recommend this place if you have a sensitive gluten allergy like mine. HOWEVER, the experience while I was there was quite lovely and I would recommend if you dont have any gluten allergies and are in the area.

Will not honor gift certificates sold buy them online through their website.. two people were given…read moreone roll to share .!

Gray's is a super cute local grocery store that also serves pizza and baked goods. The staff are…read moresuper welcoming, just like you'd expect in a small town. The shop is quaint, with the main grocery staples you'd need. The place smelled amazing when we walked in, and there was a large assortment of baked goods like butter tarts and peanut butter cups. No indoor seating, but you're most likely taking your food to go to the cottage like we did!

Pizza was excruciatingly mediocre. Butter tart was absolutely fantastic. It seems like the baked…read moregoods are the main allure.