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!

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.

The biggest wow here is the location in the bottom of an old mill, beside a roaring waterfall. The…read moredecor embraces the old rugged cement walls with perfect use of space, lighting and furniture. If you sit outside, perched on the side of the mill, you have a wonderful view of the river and falls that run through Almonte. It is however a bit loud at times, impacting conversation slightly. Food and service were both solid. My Joe Walsh pizza was perfectly prepared and tasty. My meal partners all enjoyed their choices as well. It was a bit too much for me to finish! The crust was fabulous. It is a limited menu: beer, wine, non alcoholic drinks, and anti-pasta, pasta, salads and the Pinsa Romana we had, heralded as the new pizza. This is not a place for gluten free eaters! Definitely worth a visit for atmosphere along with a glass of wine and pizza.

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.

We were greeted by all the genuine caring staff upon our return this year. The food was it's usual…read moreamazing treat to the palate. We had scallops appetizer with an antipasto salad,which we shared along with the tortellini and sausage Aglio. It was so delicious and way too much food for two people!

This restaurant has great service along with amazing food in a relaxing atmosphere. It's our go to…read moreplace when we are in northern New York!

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.

For our last night in Gananoque with my in-laws, my husband and I thought we would give Riva a try-…read moreand we are so glad we did! Everything was excellent, from the elevated service, to the decor, to the music, to the cozy and elegant ambiance....and the food blew us all away! You don't always expect to be full when you leave a nicer restaurant, but Riva was an exception- the portions were generous. The sourdough was delectable, the caprese ingredients were fresh and colorful, and my pasta was hearty and full of vegetables. The chicken breast I ordered to go with my pasta was moist, but bland- perhaps blackening it or simply adding more seasoning would help. My husband's pizza was sooo garlicky (in the best way possible!), and the crust was an ideal texture and chewiness. My mother in law ordered the fish of the day, which was salmon with a mint cauliflower puree and asparagus- it was delectable! My father in law ordered the spaghetti aglio e olio and thoroughly enjoyed it. We were so satisfied when we left, but wish we had left some room to sample their desserts. If/when we return to the area, we will most certainly be visiting Riva again!

Absolutely amazing food, complemented by equally great service, and a wonderful ambiance…read more We started with sourdough bread, and could have easily filled up on it. Yes, it was THAT good. I had the spaghetti aglio olio, with shrimp added. Perfectly cooked pasta, with just the right amount of heat in the oil. Shrimp were perfect cooked as well. Portion size was JUST RIGHT. She had the Artic Char. Wow. The grilled veggies were divine, and the mashed potatoes that the fillet was sitting on had the perfect melt in your mouth to texture. A great plate of food! The online reservation system made it too easy to get a table at our preferred time. If I could award 6 stars, I would in a heartbeat!

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!

Passing through Brockville, Ontario to Maine. Checked the reviews of restaurants in the area and…read moreThe Mill was the winner. In a former grist mill, it sits near the St. Lawrence River. Nice and quiet. Cindy was our server, she was attentive and knowledgeable. We started with drinks and the French onion soup and caprese salad. My husband truly enjoyed the soup, piping hot and delicious. The caprese salad was okay. Invest in the good buffalo mozzarella or at least the larger sliced cheese. A tad over dressed. I had the sole with potatoes and veggies. It was to come with a lemon beurre blanc sauce that didn't seem to be very lemon forward. Hubby had the rigatoni calabrese, very good. The star of the meal was the chocolate cheesecake. Decadent, light for a cheesecake, wonderful crust. Overall a pleasant meal.

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.