First time here and really impressed. Fresh baked bread,…read morecrispy outside and soft inside with very generous fillings. We ordered a whole sandwich and 5 people still couldn't finish it, portion is huge. Will definitely come back

Avoid this spot…read more Veal sandwich is incredibly bland and they charge for any additional toppings which is silly and unconventional for sandwiches. Desserts tasted like a grocery store and not authentic and the pizza was disgusting. Woman working here couldn't remember our simple order and kept messing up and literally had to repeat the order 3-4 different times.

I stumbled upon this restaurant thanks to Google. I was looking for a nice restaurant for my…read morebirthday with a good friend. We had a reservation for 8 pm and the restaurant was full. It did take them 40 minutes to take our orders. There was only 1 server and the owners working so it was understandable. I had great company and a delicious Aperol spritz to keep us company. The food was delicious. We got the arugula salad, grilled calamari, and seafood linguine. I got a tiramisu for my birthday dessert and it was delicious. The owner and server sang Happy Birthday and sent very sweet birthday wishes. I'll be back to try other dishes. Thank you for your warm hospitality and great food.

Wife and I went on a Saturday early evening. Bread and oil was very good, calamari also very good…read more Both had pasta which was OK, not great. Ravioli was too watery, flavour so so. Biggest issue was the service. Waited close to 10 minutes after being seated before anyone came. Every course was slow to be served and waiting for the bill took excessive time. Been there before and all was great, this time not so much due to terrible service. May or may not go back.

I came here while visiting a friend, and this restaurant was their recommendation. I'm really glad…read moreI listened, because Sarpa ended up being such a lovely surprise. The atmosphere was polished without feeling stiff, elegant but still very comfortable, and on the evening we visited it was pleasantly calm rather than crowded, which made the whole meal feel even more enjoyable. The staff was also very friendly, and that warmth added a nice personal touch to the experience. We started with a few dishes to share, and everything felt thoughtfully prepared. The pasta was rich, comforting, and full of flavor, the lamb was tender and satisfying, and the fish was beautifully cooked with a nice balance of freshness and smokiness. Even the presentation had that refined look without trying too hard. By the time dessert arrived, I was already happy, but it ended the meal on such a cozy note. Overall, this is the kind of place that feels elegant and understated at the same time. Definitely a great spot near Oak Ridges when you want a dinner that feels special but still relaxed.

4.5/5 It has been a while since our last visit, this is another gem in the neighbourhood. Excellent…read morefood, excellent services (from the moment of online reservations, then change of reservation via phone, to service delivery inside the restaurant). Foods are always great, but I think the vegan portobello mushroom is overpriced at $34 given only 2 fried mushrooms served with vegetables, but it's fresh and tasty and so were all other dishes. The truffle fries & truffle mushroom pizza were excellent. The slightly pan fried gnocchi was quite special as this was the first time I saw gnocchi served this way. Overall, this is always an excellent authentic Italian restaurant, I always look forward to coming back!

I have to say if I've been in Markham my whole life and I'm surprised I never tried this place…read more I would have to say this place is one of the best Italian places I ever tried in my life. I have to say they're are a little cheap as it was my birthday I thought they would give the dessert for free but they charged for the dessert it's all good, let's start of with the calamari, really crispy and tender in the inside expensive like crazy, for entree we ordered rigatoni vodka, papperdalle funghi, and chicken Parmesan, the rigatoni vodka was out of this world, very creamy pasta was cooked al dente and they make fresh pasta here, that's a first, the vodka sauce tasted delicious had a rich tomatoe flavor but super creamy, the papperdalle funghi tasted amazing as well and the chicken Parmesan tasted amazing a billion times better than Sugo. The service was excellent, the waiter was attentive, and the ambiance just seemed a bit claustrophobic as there wasn't much space in the restaurant, if you want to eat here for dinner it is highly recommended to reserve online. Just if it's your birthday don't expect anything for free I forgot to Mention the chocolate cream pie probably one of the best desserts I have ever tasted the filling was so creamy and had the right amount of sweetness and the crust was perfect.

Visited this restaurant for the very first time and it was a great experience. I came with a friend…read moreon a weekday and it got quite busy. We ordered a pepperoni pizza, Orecchiette Sawsage Rapini pasta and calamari fritti to share. The food was delicious, I loved the pasta however the prices are definitely on the higher end. They have a patio which is nice come summer time. However, I wouldn't come here just for a meal on a regular day.

The BEST restaurant I went to in Toronto the entire 4 days I was there. First, was warmly welcomed…read moreby the owner of the restaurant, Danielle and then was recommended a delicious pizza (the burrata/pistachio) that was so insanely good I almost finished the whole thing by myself. The ambiance was perfect on a cold day where I could look out on the frozen, snow pond - so peaceful and just what I needed! Ended it with a nice espresso and delicious biscotti, highly recommend. Luigi and Danielle and their entire staff were amazing and I might just have to fly all the way back from Seattle to go again.

After grabbing coffee with my friend on Main Street, we decided to sit down for a small bite. While…read morewalking around TooGood Pond, we came across La Fonte, which is tucked right alongside the pond. We walked in and were immediately greeted and seated. We initially asked for a table at the back, but were informed there was a reservation coming in, so we were offered a table for two by the door instead. Thankfully, it wasn't too chilly, and since foot traffic was minimal, the door stayed closed for most of our visit. When we arrived, there was only one other table of two enjoying coffee. The space itself is quite small, which isn't what you'd typically expect from an Italian spot. They do have patio seating, but it's not really suitable for this time of year. That said, the service was excellent. We were promptly offered drinks, given menus, and had our order taken within a reasonable timeframe. The server also introduced us to the daily specials, kept our waters topped up, and cleared tables as needed. Our waitress was very friendly, and what appeared to be the manager also stopped by to thank us for coming. For food, we shared the sausage pizza. It's meant to be personal-sized, but we were pretty hungry. The flavors were solid, and the pizza wasn't too heavy. The crust was nicely crispy yet chewy, and the toppings were well balanced, not too much, not too little. We also noticed their pastry display; the apple muffin in particular looked tempting, though we didn't try it this time. Definitely something to come back for. All in all, a pleasant experience and a nice spot to stop by if you're in the area.

Tried Italian North of the city and it was good…read more Pretty busy on a weekend so be sure to rsvp. Upon entering, you'll notice it's not the biggest restaurant but they use their space efficiently to maximize tables. Their drinks were a good pour, came nice and stiff. Cesar salad was salad and homemade dressing. Dressing was fresh with a hint of mustard. I enjoyed that slight variation. Didn't come with Parmesan cheese or croutons - not sure I'm in for or against that as of yet. Pastas were good. Had a spaghetti carbonara and a farfalle carbone which had smaller sized tiger shrimp. A little pricy for what it was but still really amazing food.

Casa, means home in Italian. I was hoping this restaurant would hold true to its name. However, I…read morecan't tell you how unwelcome I felt the moment my family (me and my two kids) stepped foot in this restaurant. On a Wednesday evening just past 8:00pm, we arrived at the doors of the restaurant and was greeted by I presume the owner of the business who mumbled something along the lines of them getting ready to close shop. And if we are dining in we should make it a quick one. This is despite the fact, that they were scheduled to close at 9:30, both according to their sign and Google. Anyways, we were seated by the owner and eventually served by the server. To be objective the server was courteous and generally competent, however, he did fail to top up our waters throughout the duration of the meal. Food wise it was above average. The Caesar salad was quite different from most restaurants where there's no croutons, no bacon and no shaved cheese. But I thought it was enjoyable and I like the fact that the salad had traces of anchovy taste. The Margherita pizza was alright. The tomato sauce was refreshing and the cheese tasted right. The flour had a a pretty good floury taste, but the body of the pizza could be a bit more well done. My favourite part of the meal was the Bucatini All'Amatriciana pasta. It's an interesting pasta texture that I've never experience before; clearly homemade. The guanciale gave the pasta a nice umami taste. However, the above average food was not enough to overcome the unwelcoming feeling that hung over us. One thing I forgot to mention is before the meal, I had a couple pieces of garbages from my kids that I wanted to dispose of. The washroom had no garbage bin and on the way out they had a box that resembled garbage bins in a fast food restaurant. I mistakened it for a garbage bin and after I disposed of the garbage, I was told by the same owner that it was not a garbage can. Although I wouldn't say he was totally rude, the statement was blunt and the facial expression and body language pretty much gave it away. One thing that was positive about the experience was at least their transparency toward their non-participation in the tax break government initiative. They had a sign posted right on their main entrance. Mi Casa, Sous casa... my AXX... no wait that's Spanish. Whatever... you know how I feel about Casa Carbone.

Food 3/5* - for the chicken parmigiana and the take home…read morefree offer of spaghetti bolognese Service 3/5 Ambience 3/5 A weeknight dinner at the East Side Mario. The restaurant had a few tables going around 630pm and it is nicely decorated for this chain. Service was quick and the server followed up with us on a replacement bread and offered to refill the soup or salad. We ordered the trio which comes with a jr serving of chicken parmigiana, Alfredo fettuccine and a 1/2 pound slice of lasagna. I ordered the veal parmigiana. I was so disappointed with my meal. The texture of the veal can be compared to a compacted and dry meat that may have been left in the freezer too long. The 3 stars on the food is attributed to the tender chicken parmigiana and daily deal, buy one, take one home free! Our take home special was spaghetti bolognese in a lovely takeout container with heating instructions. It appears to be a smaller serving but it was a welcome lunch for the next day. The table water and the ginger ale soda were undrinkable. The glasses had a strong bleach taste and smell. Our server offered to replace the glass of ginger ale, but it was still undrinkable. Our server said that there maybe something missing with the syrup level in the soda tap. Pros There are a lot of menu offerings, special menus and weekly daily deals, read it carefully. Cons The veal parmigiana a real disappointment Only order a beverage if it comes in a can or a bottle you can open yourself and drink directly from the original container. We were charged in full for our dinner. Ample parking outside the restaurant.

This was my first visit back to an East Side Mario in over 10 years. I was hoping it would have…read morebeen than what I remembered because I really wanted to give the brand another try. We started off with the garlic bread. I was a bit confused by the the fact that for 4 people, they only brought 2 small garlic breads, which by the way is "All You Can Eat" when purchasing entrees. Next we ordered the spinach dip. It was pretty good, not heavy in any way, the flavors were there for a decent spinach dip. The best part was the pull away bread for dipping which was served warm. When purchasing entrees there is a choice of three "All You Can Eat" items to choose from / soup, salad and garlic breadsticks, but you can only get 2 orders at a time. I opted for Caesar salad, but they were out of romaine lettuce at 5:30 pm on a Saturday evening. I decided on the garden salad. Not really impressed by this or the way the salad was served. The tomatoes did not appear to be fresh and the iceberg lettuce was cut into very large pieces and placed in a bowl that was clearly too small. On to the mains. Hubby ordered the build your own pasta with Fettuccine Alfredo with chicken added - he wasn't overly happy as he felt that the taste of Alfredo sauce was just not there. Kids ordered off the kids menu - can't mess that up, but the pasta was dry and lacking in Alfredo sauce leaving it dry - so yess, they messed up. I decided to go for the Mario's 3 Course Feast! Mario's Mangia Sampler - this was a really big disappointment - the chicken parm was cold and hard. The lasagna was flat on the plate. I pointed to the plate and asked the person that brought out the food if what I was pouting at was the lasagna. Her response was a yeah dripping with sarcasm. The Fettuccine Alfredo was very dry and hardly had any sauce. Our server came to our table to ask how everything was and I pointed out the 2 pasta dishes and cold chicken parm on my plate. She quickly took both pastas leaving me with the chicken parm " so I had something to eat" is what she explained. Saying that no, that the lasagna should not look that way and would have that and the fettuccine alfredo redone. I sat there eating cold chicken parm while I waited. By the time the 2 pasta dishes were brought back out, I had pretty much lost any anticipation or desire over the meal. The lasagna was all cheese and sauce and barely any noodles. Not sure I will go back, but happy to have at least given it another try after so many years and realizing that it was not going to change for the better. At least I tried!

Had the veal parmigiana with all toppings but hot peppers. It was pretty tasty & a decent size. I…read morelike how many toppings were included at no extra charge. The bread was crusty at the start (though it quickly became soggy due to the sauce) which was welcome.

Just a soft opening today for Mothers Day and they are sold out and closed for the evening. What's…read morethat tell you already. Staff are happy to show you around and guide you through the menu. Looks like a place to get such fair as maybe a veal on a bun, quality 14 in pizzas, and pasta meals. Opening hours are yet to be determined however they will be open for the lunch and dinner crowds. Check it out sooner than later as there will be no doubt that it will be crowded in the future.

I would give this place zero stars if it were an option. This was hands down the worst service I…read morehave ever experienced. I brought a group of 12 for a birthday dinner, and from the moment we arrived, we were treated with utter contempt by a server named Gustavo, who apparently also owns the establishment. The disrespect started immediately. While we were simply organizing our seating (before even ordering), he became visibly angry and hostile. After our appetizers arrived, he completely abandoned the table. Our used plates were never cleared, we were never asked how the food was, and we waited over an hour for our main courses. When we tried to order another round of drinks while waiting, Gustavo told us he was "way too busy" to take our order and that we "needed to figure it out" despite us being ready to order. When I politely mentioned that I hadn't ordered an appetizer and was very hungry, asking if my pizza could come out, he snapped, "You will get your order when all the others come out. I'm not going to push ahead your order for that." The "owner" then had the audacity to lecture us, raising his voice and telling us, "this is what I mean with you guys," because we had adjusted our seats at the beginning of the night. When I finally asked for the bill to escape the situation, he brought me someone else's check. When I pointed out the error, he blamed us again, laughed in our faces, and scoffed. When we told him we wanted to speak to someone above him, he condescendingly told us, "You're not in this industry, you don't know." Save your money and go somewhere where the staff, and the owner actually value their customers. Gustavo is unprofessional, disrespectful, and has no business being in the hospitality industry. Absolutely disgusting behavior.

It is a great place. It has Good service, and the food was excellent see pics…read more Drinks and appetizers were the boom