Alioli Ristorante

Terrible service. I came here with a group of friends. When ordering, I asked the server what he recommended from the pasta dishes, and he replied with the spaghetti pescatore. However, I was not in the mood for seafood, and I asked what else he recommended. He then looked up from his notepad and said «oh you don’t want the spaghetti pescatore?» and I said no. I asked him again what else he recommended, but he completely ignored me, and proceeded to ask my friend what she would like instead. All my friends at the table saw this and were stunned. My friend decided to ask him for me again, but he didn’t answer and somehow he got her to choose her order. He then proceeded to move around the table, to come back to me last. I understand that he wanted to take everyone else’s order first while I figured mine out, but he approached it in a rude way, and decided to not acknowledge me and respect me as a customer. I was quite embarrassed to be treated that way, especially in front of others. When he finally came back to me, I settled on the penne Alioli (without his help). My dish was too salty, and I did not enjoy it. When it was time to fill everyone’s water, he filled all the glasses except for mine. Although my glass was around 65% full, I couldn’t help feel as if it was intentional. In addition, I had no choice but to tip him 20% of the bill because our group was larger than 6, resulting in an automatic 18%, and splitting of our bills which resulted in 20%. I am never coming back again, as I do not appreciate being disrespected for no reason while I eat overly salty food for inflated prices.

Great place to eat, tasty food and very good service. small place but that somehow adds to the charm. Visited twice recently and will go again!

Came here for dinner on a Sunday at 6:30pm with a reservation.
The restaurant had a more elegant ambience than I expected. The ambience is in line with the menu prices though ;) The restaurant was was dimly lit and would be a good setting for a romantic night out, except that it was noisy — apparently it was busier than usual though since it was the 2^nd last day for the Buytopia promotion.
The complimentary bread and dessert were the highlights for me.
We ordered:
*Pizza Pastore appetizer — goat cheese, bell pepper, sun-​dried tomato, pesto sauce. Good overall and I liked that they split it into 2 plates for my husband and I.
*Spaghetti Pescatore — pasta with a generous portion of scallops, calamari, crab, and shrimp. Good tomato sauce.
*Atlantic Salmon with potato and veggies — husband enjoyed it
*Chocolate bomb — chocolate lava cake with ice cream for a satisfying end to the meal :)
Service was quick and friendly.
We had a Buytopia voucher ($ 49 for 1 appetizer & 2 mains) so saved about $ 25. Total cost without the deal would have been $ 89 before taxes/​tip for the above dishes + 1 Coke — definitely on the expensive side but nice for a special occasion or treat.

Service really slow. However the chicken dinner was very well seasoned and the sides were well done. The chicken supreme was well stuffed and perfectly cooked.

A cozy Italian place. Just a bit loud to feel like family. Prosciutto was wrapped with cheese and grilled. Calamari was also grilled, not deep fried. This really reminded me the trip to Rome several years ago.
I got Mushroom Risotto and it came with the expected wonder aroma. The rice could be a bit more al dante, but that’s really a personal preference.
We got the local wine (cab) and it was also good (for $ 46 per bottle).
The Crème Brulle was a very small portion. Well made and just the right size.

Went here for the first time because Ruth Chris Mississauga was closed.
Excellent greeting, wine and food was very fresh and good. Lunch for 2 with wine was $ 130 which was reasonable for what we ordered.
Veal was good but not perfect, possibly pre-​cooked for the lunch crowd otherwise 5 stars.
I would go again.

Excellent food and service. I came here last week with my parents and was happy. I enjoyed my lamb, kale salad and plenty of good wine. The place is rather festive in the evenings so do keep that in mind when you make a reservation. Will be back when in town.

Went there for a relative’s wedding anniversary. The special was a chicken pasta in rich tomato cream gravy. It was basically butter chicken gravy. Not impressed. The tiramisu and pizza was nice though.

Let me start this review with a proviso. I’m not an aficionado of Italian cuisine. I find it kind of boring. I wish that French cuisine had obtained the ubiquitous «fine-​dining» default space that Italian is currently resting in. People must really love pasta.
Anyway, the service was lovely. Warm, attentive, and jovial. Everything you could want from a good server.
The food itself was not to my taste. I ordered the veal piccata. It was drowning (positively drowning) in butter. There was enough butter here to slather on toast for everyone in the restaurant at the time. That’s just too much. It was heavy and oily. The delicate flavours of the veal, lemon, and capers were hidden by this buttery tsunami. I’ve had piccata before and it wasn’t anywhere near this buttery. I don’t know which is the more authentic, but I have to say, I prefer the less buttery version.
I should have just went with a steak. Unless it was drowned in butter like the veal.

Amazing food nice place not to loud. Pasta very tasty staff very friendly. I had the mushroom stuffed huge ravioli and it was amazing

Interior well designed for a classic fine dining experience, however unimaginative. Nice outdoor patio although it currently looks out into condo construction.
The service has always been satisfactory. The (I think) general manager seemed to be upset all the time, I get the feeling that he thinks the restaurant is finer dining than it actually is…
The food is about a 7 out of 10. Prepared well, would expect slightly better ingredients for the price paid. There is no doubt that here you are paying more for experience than food. I’d come here for a beer flatbread with a friend or date and sit on the patio. For the same food at better value you might head to Grano Ristorante a few blocks away.

Dinner at Alioli always a fun time. Great servers, warm and friendly welcome with delicious cuisine. Just enjoyed a whole fish Oratta. Amazing! Alioli in the heart of Mississauga close to Square One, I definitely recommend it.

Great Italian taste. Nice ambience. And we liked the live music. All the food we had was well cooked. A lot of families and friends on different tables — so a good place for all.

Servers definitely have issues in this restaurant you can see it in review over review but I don’t understand why some critic still gives 5 stars.
All servers when outside to check out customer fancy car. Oh wow and ppl are waiting! Ask for red wine come to me with white and say it tastes better, eh! Definitely a mistake don’t want to take.
Beside the service, foods are only ok. Great Italian place for Italian with no choice to go in Mississauga. Food have nothing special, Chef definitely needs an update on what’s out there — just go young or yorkville.
Return — rare.

Came here for a friends birthday party. We had 15 people in our group and they were pretty accommodating considering we didn’t have reservations (on a Saturday night around 9pm). We had tried to pre book but at the time they were full so we took our chances, waited about 45mins and they were able to whip up an area for all of us to sit. The service was good and pretty quick. Everyone was quite happy with what they ordered to eat. They have a pretty intense menu, I suggest looking ahead of time online so you have a better idea of what you may want.

Immediately upon entering this fine dining restaurant you are greeted and you truly feel welcome. The staff is very attentive and successes in making you feel right at home. Service was always with a smile and always anticipating your needs.
The food started with antipasto of grilled shrimp, grilled calamari, olives, cheeses, fried crab cakes and of course tomatoes with fresh mozzarella. Great starter that pair wonderfully with the wine.
I had to order the osso buco which was served with risotto. I rarely see osso buco on anyone’s menu these days I had to order it and I was not disappointed. their version is made with veal shank and the meet was sweet and tender. It was what was needed for a long day and week of meetings on the road.
My colleague’s dishes were just as appetizing especially the salmon and home made gnocchi which I must try the next time I am in town. This is a great establishment to visit and share a meal and enjoy the great service and food.

Food was great but waiters are very inappropriate. I won’t recommend to friends or family. Waiters are all older men with no knowledge of what political correctness looks like.

3.5* I came in with high hope’s for Alioli seeing as there were so many great reviews. To start, Alioli is very small with a max of 12 – 15 tables at most, all of which were very crowded together. Décor was not newly renovated, but definitely gave off a homely feel. Service was amazing, all the waiters we’re really friendly, knowledgeable, and had great senses of humors (who doesn’t love being called Bella all night haha). The live music was definitely my favorite part, probably one of the best live operas I’ve heard at a restaurant. We came in a table of 10 so I luckily got to sample a few dishes. Gnocchi was good, but nothing spectacular. The pesto pasta (forgot the name) tasted really bitter, too much garlic maybe? Calamari was good, a loaded dish that tasted as I had expected. Risotto was good, reminded me of mushroom soup? but again, nothing mind blowing. Caprese salad was good, have nothing to complain about this dish. Lastly for deserts, I ordered the molten chocolate cake and crème brûlée. Both we’re definitely really good and good sized portions. Crème brûlée was creamy and crunchy just like i like, and topped with plenty of fruit. Overall a good experience, I really want to come back here on a date. Not so much with the whole family as I feel like it kind of ruined the romantic ambience. 3.5* for the food I tried along with the amazing service. i hope to raise this up soon when I visit next!

HIDDEN GEM… finally! I haven’t been surprised by a place in a while. Apparently Alioli has been around for 19 years, so why haven’t I gone? Maybe partially ’cause I think Italian restos are kinda overpriced/​taking it for granted/​forgo it to try other places?
As soon as I stepped in, for dinner, I was asked if I had reservations… on a Monday… in Mississauga. However, truth be told, restaurant was quite full during the middle of my meal.
The waiter who delivered specials of the day, did so by memory, but I could barely hear him. Just too many dishes with lotsa details and a lot of background noise. I wished that they were written down — WITH PRICES — so that I didn’t have to inquire about that.
Water was constantly refilled. And waiters did check it, but weren’t overbearing.
Sure, one of the waiter was slightly surly/​has a specific sense of humour, but after chatting with him, he’s been there for 13 years and is sometimes rudely summoned by patrons while he’s in the middle of collecting a cheque.
(Sometimes you gotta understand people before dismissing them as «rude», «giving bad service», etc.)
Dishes arrived shortly after ordering, I’d say within 10mins. Penne a la Vodka ($ 21) was nice ‘n creamy, good 2 portions full. I ate a little bit more than half of my plate. I had a taste of the Pizza Pastore ($ 17) and it was nice ‘n thin, althought I preferred my pasta.
Place is NOT cheap, see: white table clothes/​napkins. So I know it’s not a place that I’m going to frequent. It would be nice for a higher-​end business meal or bday or date night. Each app was at least $ 12 – 15 with pastas in the $ 20 – 25 range and fish/​meat dishes in the $ 25 – 30 range. Sorta like Keg prices.
Minus stars for somewhat loud atmosphere.

The calamari was excellent and the pasta was fresh. The waiters were very professional and the atmosphere is always tranquil and elegant. I love going there with my fiancée and for our corporate Christmas parties.