Busy lunchtime that died down after 3pm and was able to enjoy a bday lunch. My first time here. Had…read moreheard a lot about it. It's been here on Bell's Corners a long time. Quick thoughts... the space is older but nice. Paper napkin type place. Brunch ends at 3pm and then there is another menu. Continental meets Italian style dining with a little Italian style Market upfront. Service was professional, kind but minimal. Ordered was a Caesar salad with a grilled salmon filet added. Very healthy. The dressing was more of a vinaigrette served with lemon wedge. I did not eat the croutons, thats just me. They were ok. Salmon was well seasoned but was missing something, spice or a citrus sauce. I ate it all, as is. Light, light lunch. I never finish a dish and I did! Rolls came with my meal..they were just ok. Took them home! Nothing goes to waste on my table!! My company had the mushroom sandwich on focaccia. It came with a salad. She really liked it. The house white wine was quite good. We wore our coats for much of the visit as unfortunately, it was very cold in there and most seats are against the large windows. Dessert was offered but nothing was done extra for the birthday and that's ok. But good to note. We liked the stain glass art that hung and that was for sale. We also liked that we were not rushed out of there as my company had come from quite aways and we chatted for a bit. Water glasses never refilled though. I could see the cooks making the fresh linguine in the back for dinner service. Yum! I also met the owner. He was cordial. It didn't blow me away here but I'd like to try a pizza and a pasta item one day. I would recommend to others. Good location with plenty of parking. If you see one day on line that they are booked up re seating, call and they will take your reso that way as they likely have space.

We visited last night and found the food was very good but pricey. We had gone there to see…read moreentertainment with a local musician we know, but discovered the event had been postponed. Might be a good idea to keep the website up to date. The service was great, wine and beer excellent, the ambiance/decor just wasn't up to snuff for a higher end restaurant competing with so many other great spots in the area. We don't plan to return.

Absolutely wonderful. Drinks were excellent. I had the special pasta, which was fresh, flavourful,…read moreand perfectly seasoned. The chocolate torte for dessert was amazingly balanced, with just a hint of walnut for character. I can't wait to come back again. (Though, as I live abroad, I'll have to.)

100 times has this restaurant been mentioned to me to try. One of my friends who's opinion I…read morerespect - this is his GO TO RESTAURANT. Service was nice. Fresh bread was delicious. Caesar salad was quite basic but decent. For that price, better put a little bacon or increase the size. My pizza (Italian) was ok but the meats chosen were not very good. Created a funky smelling pizza. Wifey ditched the meat from her slice and ate around it. She had the mushroom soup (which she liked very much) and the beet pecan salad (she barely ate it...way too vinegary). Warm lemon pie was a big whatever. It was not bad. It was not excellent or great. It was just ok. I would certainly return but I am not running back.

just had dinner at the colonnade restaurant in the food basic mall on Merivale road. We were the…read moreonly couple in the restaurant. My husband and I were very disappointed in the food. Our Caesar salads the lettuce was brown, my chicken parmigiana tasted like a frozen breaded chicken Patti the cheese was melted to the point that it was almost dissolved. Not sure what's going on have eaten there before (pre covid) and the food was great. Someone just told me there is a new owner.

I walked in and ordered my food. Service was AMAZING. They offered me a glass of water while I…read morewaited. Nice touch. I usually go to a different place for my za, but I thought I'd try something new. I am genuinely sad to say that we didn't like the pizza. The sauce tastes like it is from a can, the mozzarella cheese doesn't seem "real" because it melted in a really weird way... hard to explain - see the pic. It was 'chewy' but not in a good way. A better word would be 'tough'. Pepperoni was ugh, and not enough other toppings for my taste. Chicken fingers were so good! Top quality and cooked well - not burnt like restaurants sometimes do and you can't complain by the time you get home because you're so darned hungry. I won't be going back for the pizza, but yes to the chicken.

Best Italian food in Barrhaven! Family owned and run…read more Cozy ambiance with indoor and outdoor seating. Friendly service too, with staff that welcome you with a smile!

The lasagna alone is worth the trip! Easily big enough for four people; the server said she's never…read moreseen anyone finish it on their own. Well-priced, generous portions, and great quality food-- what could be better?

3 out of 5 for: - my…read moreOaxaca bowl - looked nice, fresh & appetizing - ordered chicken with it (it's extra) for what I had hoped would meet my much needed protein fuel but alas, they forgot to add it so NO CHICKEN FOR ME - this place joined an online ordering platform for ease, convenience & accuracy but it was a big miss today , and to think I was really foreward to enjoying the meal because it was my 1st time ordering here

Love love LOVE the food, especially the smoothies and the teriyaki bowl…read moreEveryone is so friendly!!!!

Great choices of salads, easy to indulge without feeling bad. Somewhat priced okay. The menu…read moreoccasionally feels overwhelming. The staff is very nice always. This facility is also very clean.

Mad radish is to die for !!!! This location gets very busy during the week around lunch so beware !…read moreAlso on Uber Eats usually with buy 1 get 1 for bowls ! Mad Cesar wrap is my favorite ! Soup is also very good

Excellent Italian place. Great food and good atmosphere. Sat outside in the sun and that made my…read moreday. Definitely recommend.

This place came highly recommended by a tour guide we met…read more Made a reservation on the half price bottle of wine day. Bonus. Had a beautiful bottle of Pinot Grigio. Started with the garlic flatbread. Lots of cheese, roasted garlic and arugula. I ordered the mushroom truffle pizza. Extremely disappointed. The taste of the truffle was so overpowered with the taste of the smoked Gouda. I ordered it for the truffle. Smoked cheese should not be on this pizza. A friend ordered chicken parm. She was very happy with it. And another friend ordered the linguine pescatore with the wine sauce. Lots of fresh seafood. She was very happy with it. We split the vegan gluten free chocolate cake. Was reminiscent of a hockey puck. Our waitress was awesome. Service was great.

It was a total 5 star til the end but still a wonderful evening.. the food is amazing and service…read morewas sweet. Opens at 5. Patio.. first come, first served. We were #2 in line and we were IN as in on the patio... on a Wed eve for outside on a beauty night. The patio only had 7 tables. All shaded. I took pics of our food and the wine. The wine half litre was really good but very $$$$. The food was expensive too but no regrets. Ordered was the spicy rigatoni and the shrimp fettuccine. Female chef. All made in house. The pesto cream on the fettuccine was really special! Garlic bread was good, had to be bought as an extra. The food portions were lunch sized but we were satisfied. I am just bummed for once that I have no leftovers. I really wanted to try the brussel sprouts and meatballs but, next time. Went for seperate bills and when mine came, a tip had already been punched in for me. But, not for my friend. I don't like that. Your tip will be good MS server as you know we loved ya but I get to choose the amount! I used the washroom prior to leaving and it needed attention. Not great at all. The area is iconic and the plumbing is not great and the building is older... Adds to the charm, I guess! Tip to them for upper scale dining... Real napkins no paper, please. I recommend.

We came on a Friday night without a reservation and were seated on the patio. The patio is between…read morethe two buildings so it's shaded but cute! I loved my vodka sauce pasta. The sauce was to die for. My husband enjoyed the truffle fettuccine as well. Meatballs and calamari were tasty too but nothing super special.