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    Rosa's Pasta Express

    4.4 (27 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Linguine w/ Rose sauce, onions, spinach and mixed peppers.
    Tom T.

    Stopped in today after reading about them on BlogTO and I'm glad I did. They ordered the "Family Special" 4 pastas, you choose the pasta, sauce and up to three vegetables per order, one spring mix salad with choice of side dressing, 4 pieces of garlic bread and 4 cans of pop. All this for $37.99. Each member of my family chose their own version (mine is photographed) and everyone agreed it was delicious, the portions were perfect and everything was flavourful. The value is undeniable....oh, and the service was outstanding! Highly recommend and will be back!

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    Carmen C.

    I'm not even sure where to begin. First off, I LOVE supporting mom and pop type businesses. It's really hard to get into the food business industry and such high risks. Not many make it through their first few years, which is really unfortunate. BUT I am so confident that Rosa's Pasta Express will have no problem succeeding! You want to know why? It's really simple, good food and great service! The food really sells itself. I stumbled across this place on yelp today when I was looking for a place to go for lunch. To be honest, I've seen them on yelp before, but it didn't really catch my eyes until today. After going back and forth on what I should have, I decided to give this place a shot. They also had very positive reviews. Before going, I called ahead to make sure they took credit or debit since I don't have any cash on me, and luckily they do! They are located in a plaza that is kind of run down? But do not judge a book by its cover! The menu was simple to read for $7.99 you get to pick your pasta type, sauce and 3 veggies. For $2-2.99 you can pick your protein (ground beef, sausage, chicken breast) or $4.50 for shrimp. It also comes with garlic bread! I asked the employee which sauce she recommended and she told me the rose sauce which is marinara and Alfredo. I got spaghetti, mushroom, spinach, and originally I asked for sausage but the owner Donemic apologized and informed me that it wasn't ready yet and if I want chicken instead, I said sure no problem. Donemic even offered me a free pop for the inconvenience, I had told him no it's fine (cause it really was not a big deal, and I didn't mind at all) but Donemic insisted and that it'll make him feel better, so I opted for an ice tea. I was very impressed with his service. It really was not about getting a free drink. It was how he really wanted his customers to have a good experience and leaving with a smile on their face. Good food can only get you so far if business owners do not understand how important customer service is. And I really think Donemic nailed it in both departments. Now back to the food, it was very good. And for the price you really can't beat it! For $11~ I was left full and still had leftovers for another meal! Comparing the pasta to some restaurants, I MUCH prefer Rosa's! I didn't really too heavy after eating it, and it was well flavoured. The pasta was cooked perfectly! Not too over or under cooked. They even give you packet of pepper and salt for you to add in if you want. Did not cheap out on the veggies or meat. I got my food in under 10 mins! Overall, I love Rosa's and I definitely recommend everyone to try this! The price is great and tastes good. You can't get the same value at a restaurant! They have a family combo that comes with 4 pasta, 1 large salad and garlic bread all for $38! The kitchen is also opened which I LOVE! You can watch as they prepare your food! I can't wait to go back to try different sauces.

    Rose sauce spaghetti.... choose your toppings
    Chris T.

    This place is relatively new and already the locals in the area are flocking to this place. I called the store to place my order and was told that basically you build your own pasta choosing the type of pasta, sauce and veggies. Meat options cost extra. They make it fresh to order. I was kind of in a rush so I kept my order simple. Ordered 2 x Spaghetti with onions, mushrooms and ground beef (extra $1.99), one with rosè sauce and the other with basil pesto. My order for 2 pastas were ready in 6 minutes! Along with 1 pop, the bill with tax came to $22. Not bad considering the generous portions and quick service. But the must important factor is that food taste great. Must say, another successful find!!! I definitely recommend this place if you're in this area and craving comfort food.

    Rotini with marinara, chicken and veggies
    Nicki Q.

    Oh wow this place is good! We have some dietary restrictions in our family and Rosa's was happy to accommodate. Portion sizes are very generous. Our pasta was cooked perfectly to al dente. Our family had two marinara dishes-one with chicken, one all veggie and a pesto dish with chicken and veggies. Definitely will be coming back.

    Angel L.

    I ordered the rose and veggie penne. The staff there was very nice. The rose sauce was so good but the grease made it difficult to finish.

    Gluten free pasta with rosé sauce, spinach, mushrooms and parm!
    Stephanie F.

    For an express eatery, Rosa's pasta express is simple, delicious and puts fast food joints on their toes given the quick and delicious service and food at a highly competitive price point. The kitchen is clean and you can see and hear the importance of maintaining a healthy kitchen from the employees as they prepare their food. This is particularly important to me as someone who has a high gluten intolerance. The chef was mindful and asked the right questions to ensure the food I received was not cross contaminated. The ingredients are fresh and the serving is huge! My husband and I took the food over to the park around the corner to eat and genuinely enjoyed ourselves. If you're in a rush and want to get the best tasting quality of food, skip these fast food joints and head over to Rosa's - you won't regret it! Definitely a hidden local gem by U of T Scarborough!

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    I ordered from here once. The sauce was homemade but disgusting. There was so much garlic and the pasta was overcooked!

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    Totally Awesome .. Best Take Out place in our Little Village of Highland Creek .

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    This place is fantastic! Excellent food, fair prices and enough for leftovers. Going back later today!

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    Piccolo Caffe E Vino

    4.3(19 reviews)
    23.0 kmEntertainment District, Downtown Core
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    Went here for dinner on a Saturday night / great location and cute spot! I love the branding and…read morethe inside + feels very trendy. This is a wine bar - the house lager was bad (maybe my own bad decision) and the red I got was fine ... nothing to write home about. However place fell apart with the food - the shrimp came with 5 medium sized shrimp with the tails, legs and shells on and were under seasoned. The artichokes were mediocre (loved the sauce they came with). Worst of all was the "Ontario peaches" with the burrata were totally canned peaches - could've even been dole brand! This place has amazing potential with the location and vibe - but the food just was not it. Small portions and the price didn't match what was served. The service was friendly but nothing too crazy. Go here for the drinks, but maybe not for the dinner!

    Went with a friend on a Saturday night and it was pretty easy to get a seat, but they do take…read morereservations. Our server was great at helping us pick our wine, he mentioned that their wines are all on the dry side which is perfect for me, I'm not one for sweet wines. We also had two of their small plates the mussels and the burrata. The mussels tasted great with the sauce, a little garlicky which I prefer. The combination of the peach and mint went really well with the burrata. Light and easy to eat. The patio at night is one of the highlights. The only small complaint was it did take a while to get our wine after we ordered it and a little while to get our check. Otherwise cute spot.

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    3.7(406 reviews)
    22.9 kmEntertainment District, Downtown Core
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    Ambiance was very nice and large restaurant. Pretty rustic furniture with dim light, TVs and music…read moreloud on the speakers. Lots of decent beers on draft and they leave water bottle to refill your water cups, which I love. Service is bit slow. Had to sit at the bar since it was crowded at 6:30pm and still had to wait 30 mins. I normally don't eat at the bar, since bartenders are slower and busier with drink orders, but I was starving. Bartender only checked on us once, when food came out. Hard to get their attention too. Food, however, was amazing! Love the savory giant meatball and the rich San Marzano tomato-based marinara sauce, with dab of pesto and plenty of fresh basil. Loved the sauce was not too acidic and pasta cooked perfectly, not al dente. The focaccia bread comes with this rosemary garlic butter, and it was absolutely delicious on focaccia. The focaccia bread alone was just okay, not much rosemary or oil flavor, but I think the spread had all the flavor. Amazing and worth $6.

    Food 3/5 Service 3/5…read moreAmbiance 3/5 Food: I came here for an event. There was a set menu with appetizers (salad, bread etc) most of it I couldn't eat due to food allergies. For the main dish we could choose from gnocchi, salad with salmon or another dish which I can't recall right now. Dessert was ice cream which I also couldn't eat. The gnocchi was very mediocre. I didn't enjoy it at all. I hadn't been here in years but I see their food quality hasn't gotten any better. I was starving by the time the main dish came out so I ate about a quarter of the dish. Then I took the rest of the gnocchi home. Service: The waitstaff were really nice but the service was not very organized. There was a lot of appetizers but I couldn't eat most of it. Which is strange because I gave my food allergies several days in advance of the meal. It took some time to get the main dish as well so the pacing didn't seem great. I looked around at the other tables & we got our main dishes last. I'm not sure if the kitchen was at fault or what. Ambiance: It's quite dark here even on the lunch hour. The decor is dark wood tones, red upholstered banquette seating & wooden tables & chairs. It's not a fancy place. I would not choose to eat here again. Last time I went was several years ago. Sadly I see they haven't gotten any better. There are other better Italian restaurants in this area.

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