Beautiful place by the water. Service was great! We got pizza and arancini and it was all so good!…read moreSome of the best best I've had in the area. Highly recommend

The food was very good. The location is absolutely stellar!…read more We made a reservation online for our anniversary, and we were really excited to go out. We get there and the lady who seats you wasn't very friendly, and then she wanted to seat us straight in the sun when there was a spot in the shade open so I asked to be seated in there. This seemed to annoy the young lady. Our waitress never introduced herself, and we seemed to be bothering her the entire time by just sitting there. We never asked for a refill, any special accommodations to our food. We were polite, said yes ma'am, please and thank you. She never once refilled our drinks, seemed to be annoyed when she offered us dessert and we asked what they had. She did hand the table next to us free cannolis for their anniversary . (We're not upset we didn't get anything free... we just wanted a pleasant experience.) She only became polite when it came time for the bill since she probably wanted a nice tip. Maybe if the service wasn't better, we'd be back. I'm honestly disappointed in the whole experience.

Having grown up and worked in a Summer resort town, I am generally hesitate to dine in these types…read moreof restaurants. They are often over-priced tourist traps. I was happily proved dead wrong by Cavallario's. A beautiful modern facility including an amazing patio dining area/bar. The food was absolutely delicious with fresh ingredients, prepared by an obviously quite talented culinary team. The service was attentive and truly professional. My compliments to Ally and River, the service pair who made the evening warm and inviting (It's very rare I remember server's names... that's how great they were!). Prices were very reasonable for all food and beverages. This is s a must-visit when in the 1000 Islands region!

This is my must visit restaurant any time in ABay! Unfortunately it was a chilly Memorial Day…read moreweekend, so no outdoor patio seating. We sat at a table in the lounge area. Everything was spot on! Very attentive and friendly service. Pomegranate martini sweet and tart with a refreshing bite! Fresh hot bread with garlic butter that literally melts in your mouth! French onion soup is popular with my guest. Love the steak mason with Bernaise sauce and crab sprinkled on top! Just delicious! I'll be back next visit! The prime rib egg rolls are my favorite appetizer as well! I'll be ordering those next trip!

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!

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!

Sitting at the bar We snuck in with Elizabeth (bartender). Absolutely diamond in the rough…read more Quick service outstanding food and presentation that NYC would take notice of ! Absolutely 10/10

Sharing apps at Pete's Trattoria in Watertown. Clockwise from left, bacon wrapped scallops, Utica…read moreGreens, half-hots, roasted beet , walnut, goat cheese salad. I had Sauvignon Blanc. Tiramisu to go. We ate in the lounge, because their dining room was 'fully committed' until 6:30- it was 4:45. I was surprised as it was early on a Thursday in the winter, but maybe I shouldn't have been! A wholly satisfying experience. Our server was terrific especially considering she also had a full dining room. This is a classic Italian restaurant we are blessed to have.

Had a craving for Italian so stopped in when I was in town…read more Upon arrival they have a small parking lot next to the restaurant but there is a parking lot across the street attached to a vacant building folks were using. There was a separate bar and dining area for folks to chooses from. I opted for the dining area, I was alone and it took a while to be seated because they didn't want to seat me at an empty table in the middle of the dining room. When seated I was a table on the edge. The space looked accustomed for larger groups and had many large and small parties. The light in the space was a bit low in comparison to the bright sun outside coming through the windows. My server was very attentive and I was quickly able to order. The home made loaf of italian bread came out warm and was light and fluffy. I ordered the Utica Greens and Shrimp Riggies. While I enjoyed I had expected there to be a bit of heat in each dish which they didn't have. i ended up adding red pepper flakes to both to get it to my liking.

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.

So delicious...We enjoyed our food and specially blackened grilled chicken...This place is in…read morehistorical building but it somehow looks modern...The quality talks here and definitely im suggesting this place if you craving italian food...

Red Sun is DELISH! Their drinks , lunch or dinner are so good. The wood fired pizzas are yummy ,…read morewings on point! If you want a deeper palate they have it. Their menu is creative and has something for everyone. House made pastas, bread, dressings ! Salads are fresh and perfect! The desserts are house made. I am not a cake person UNLESS I am at Red Sun - perfection. Go hungry. It's the best! Servers are all amazing and it's such a cool space.

Love this spot. Eclectic menu, great service. Today I enjoyed their wood fired pizza - Margarita!…read moreOlive oil base with cheese, tomatoes and basil. Guinness topped off the meal. Fun ambience- high ceilings and lots of art work hanging on the walls.