Our server was great and attentive. We went for Summerlicious and it didn't disappoint. Highly…read morerecommend the croquettes and either of the pastas

I'll admit I was a bit hesitant at first after seeing multiple Piano Piano locations on Google -- I…read moretend to be cautious with chains. But this visit turned out to be a pleasant surprise. The mushroom cavatelli stood out immediately. You could smell the mushrooms as soon as the dish arrived -- rich, earthy, and well balanced without feeling heavy. A great choice if you enjoy mushroom-forward flavors. For pizza, we went with the Beacon Alfredo based on our server's recommendation. It ended up being one of the highlights. The bacon added a nice crispness, and while I'm not usually a fan of caramelized onions, it worked better than expected. The burrata was my first time trying it in a restaurant setting, and it was more approachable than I expected. Paired with roasted grapes, it was a simple but enjoyable combination -- though I do wish it had been a bit easier to share. The Caesar salad was well executed but leaned slightly on the salty side. We also tried the tiramisu, which had a subtle sweet-savory balance. Each one came with a sparkler on top, which was a fun and unexpected touch. Overall, a relaxed and reliable spot with a few standout dishes. It definitely exceeded my initial expectations, and I'd consider coming back.

Such an authentic, quintessential Italian experience. From the dark green sofas and chairs, to the…read morebeautiful interior with warm cozy lighting ; sud for no is molto bene. I opted for the cappuccino, and a berry croissant. The cappuccino was perfect. Rich, smooth, and not overflowing with milk like many others. You can actually TASTE the coffee! The croissant was flaky, buttery and jam packed with a berry and custard filling which was yum. This place gets super busy on weekday afternoons so try and hit it at the right time. I went on an early weekend morning (opening time) and only one other table was taken. The only downside was that there were tons of flies ( as I said, a true Italian experience) and it ruined the vibe. Ended up taking my treats to go.

Came here for a business lunch on a Thursday. At 1144 the place was mostly empty, but by 1215 the…read moreentire restaurant and patio area were filled up. I would suggest reservations if you want to come at lunch hour. The restaurant is average overall. Some hits and some misses. I tried the octopus appetizer which was quite tender with a savory sauce. Save the sauce to dip your bread in! The bread was mediocre. I also tried their sausage pasta (tonnarelli alla norcina). It was cooked al dente by default, which was fine. The pasta was tossed in a garlic oil with truffle shavings and "spicy" sausage. There wasn't much flavour (the truffles weee somewhat aromatic, but there's not much else to taste) and their sausage was neither spicy nor was there much of it. Service was average, and there are definitely much better choices for lunch in the area in the same price range. 3/5 stars.

Excellent Georgian cuisine in an old world atmosphere and Anar our server was very helpful with…read moremenu suggestions. This is restaurant worth visiting time and time again, which I will.

Always good and satisfying!ambience is true to sight, Food…read moreis delicious and delicious.

I had seen La Veranda Osteria outside Royal York subway station for a few years now, admired their…read moreflower-festooned summer patio, and enjoyed the aromas wafting across the street. Finally, I visited for the first time. I had perused the menu extensively, as part of a quest to find an Etobicoke restaurant suitable for my Mother's upcoming Birthday Celebration. They had so many, appealing Italian and Italian-Canadian options, with pasta, veal, steak and seafood selections. My Mother wanted to check it out before committing to a family gathering, hence our recent visit. The restaurant is airy and spacious, with pleasant and elegantly simple decor. Its vibe is upscale casual. We were greeted and seated right away, and our delightful server offered us beverages and answered our questions about the menu. She was, throughout the meal, really excellent: charming, with a good knowledge of the menu and thoughtful recommendations. We started with some cheesy garlic bread, which was very enjoyable: a good artisan bread with plenty of garlic and melted cheese. They clearly had heeded our request for extra garlic. The stuffed pastas had been enthusiastically recommended by both the menu and the staff, so my Mother and I went for that. She had the Veal-Stuffed Ravioli, with pesto rather than rose sauce. I had the Manicotti Gratinato stuffed with ricotta, with a rose sauce. My daughter ordered the Gnocci with Pesto Sauce. All three choices were excellent, and I can highly recommend the pastas at La Veranda. Although we were feeling quite satisfied, we couldn't resist the European desserts. We shared house-made Tiramisu and the Italian, imported Hazelnut torte. They were both excellent. The Tiramisu was light and flavorful, and the Hazelnut torte was bursting with hazelnut flavor. The desserts were not too sweet, which is how we happen to prefer them. In short, everything was to our satisfaction, and more!! The prices were not to bad either. My Mother felt that this would be a great location for her birthday gathering, so we made the booking then and there. Evidently, we were not the only ones thinking along these lines, as it took a while to find a Saturday night which was not already booked up by large parties. If you want to book at La Veranda for a larger gathering, best to do it well in advance. We finally settled on an evening about a month away from the date of our visit. La Veranda is a wonderful place to gather and dine, from couples to larger parties. The washrooms are beautiful, the service is gracious and knowledgeable, and there is plenty of parking across the street at Royal York station. It is accessible to disabled diners as well. With excellent food, great service and amenities, La Veranda is worth consideration if you are in Toronto's West End.

Fantastic family friendly Italian restaurant in the Kingsway! Pizza, pasta, dessert, it's all…read moregreat. Good size portions as well. Excellent spot for a family birthday. Very accommodating and friendly service too. Been here time and again.

Came here for a super early dinner before our spring concert at the casa loma…read more I ordered the chicken shawarma hummus bowl along with their famous iced tea. The hummus itself was incredibly smooth, creamy, and full of flavor. The freshly baked bread served alongside was another standout as it was soft, pillowy, and perfect for scooping up every last bit of hummus. Unfortunately, the chicken shawarma itself was shopped up into a small pieces and was a little on the dry side. I was also excited to try their famous iced tea after reading the description, but it wasn't quite what I expected. It tasted more like a non alcoholic sangria with lots of fruit than a traditional iced tea. While it was refreshing, I was hoping for a stronger tea flavor, so it ended up being a bit of a letdown. Overall, there were definitely some highlights, especially the hummus and fresh bread. The staff were friendly but service was a little slow even though it wasn't very busy. We were a party of 9 and each dish came out one by one at different times so our kids were already done with their meal before our dishes came out. Portion size was surprisingly generous. It is a great option around the area and I would be open to return to try out other items on their menu.

Cafe Landwer now has nine locations throughout the city, and for good reason! The food is…read moredelicious! I ordered their famous breakfast, which I am in love with! This is the stuff that dreams are made of. Labneh, granola, fruit and yogurt, focaccia bread to soak in all the goodness, poached eggs, avocado, jam and honey make for one of the best breakfast you'll ever consume! What a treat it is to come to Landwer!

The food is always fresh and so tasty, you got to eat here it's a must you won't be sorryread more

Truly love the vibe and menu and of course the service they offered. I went to two different…read morelocations in one day because I wanted to try more items on their menu! Highly recommended!!

My 1st review of June is not even in my country, the US. It was a year ago today, June 1, we left…read morefor our Niagara Falls/Toronto trip. This continues the 2025 alphabet series, C is for Cafe Landwer. On Tuesday, 6/3/25, we went to St. Lawrence Market; see my B is for Buster Sea Cove. Seems like we happened to go alphabetical for lunch/brunch as the next day Wed., 6/4/25. This place had good reviews. So, we got on TTC to Osgoode station and was a very close walk. It said established in 1919, so we thought it's a good sign it's been in business over a century; although not this location specifically. Their history in the 20th century was that they started in Berlin, Germany in 1919, but they were a Jewish family who ended up immgrating to Israel in 1933, opening their store there, and expanded locations throughout Israel. Their history in Toronto & North America (including some in the US) is much more recent since opening in 2017. Unfortunately, my closest is New York City; none in Maryland or DC area. This location is in busy downtown Toronto. We sat outside on their big patio area as the weather was warm and could enjoy the view of the buildings, people, cars, etc. Server was friendly answering our questions. I ended up getting an egg benedict with salmon in a croissant. It was creative and delicious take on egg benedict. The only issue was it was messy to eat in the croissant, but I didn't care as it was so delicious. My girlfriend got a Belgian waffle with blueberries, whipped cream, etc. It was unique and very good & sweet too as I tried a bite. Overall, this was a 5-star experience with great food, service, & atmosphere.

My wife and I were visiting Toronto and we ate here. It was a delightful food experience. The…read moreservice was "meh" but food was good which is why I gave three stars. Service: It was not great. We sat for a while and no one took attention (we were outside and they were busy but no excuse for them -- they should do better). We had folks come in and out and were somewhat nonchalant and not attentive. Food: This was the great part of the experience. - Berries and Granola with Greek Yogurt: My brother in law got this an he devoured it and said it was great. - Farmers Breakfast: My wife got this and she LOVED it. She went back to get their Halwah Latte (which she said was just OK) - Egg white Omlette Skillet: I customized my food and it was good -- for reference I've had better only because the cheese was feta and it was unclear that this was the only option as I don't love feta. Also I'm pretty sure while I asked for egg whites there was normal egg (i.e., eggs). If you order egg white make sure the server hears you. They screwed this up for me. This is why I'm giving it three stars -- I could have made a stink but didn't think it was necessary to do so. All in all -- I'd recommend this spot to folks but don't go there thinking the service will be great.

Was able to try right after the renovations. They also had winterlicious going, which was great…read morebecause I had the tiramisu essentially bundled into the winterlicious price. My go to is still the mafalde ai fungi. Lasagna is a close second. It's amazing that it's freshly made and definitely warms you up on a cold night. Cant wait for patio season. They have also added online booking, which is amazing as they used to be walk in only.

My friend and I came here for happy hour to try it out. Between the two of us, we got the mafalde e…read morefunghi and margarita pizza. Service was amazing, the servers were attentive and courteous when taking our order and bringing us the food. We were offered the chili oil which did not taste spicy at all. The pasta was so good, super creamy and rich with mushroom flavour. Pizza was just as good, it as cooked well and the crust was crunchy. For sure worth it for the happy hour price. Atmosphere was also very nice, great for couples as it had intimate vibes. This is something I would not mind getting again at this location!!