Disappointing. After reading the reviews on here I guess I was expecting a lot more. The pizza was OK, but I can’t say the same for the pasta. Had to look really hard for the«meat» on the pasta dish/sauce. I’ve seen bacon bits larger than the meat in the pasta. All I can say … disappointing. First time here and will probably be a long time before I’m back.
Jae L.
Rating des Ortes: 3 Waterloo, Canada
It’s ok. Ate in the restaurant once and didn’t care for the experience, everything felt kind of dirty and informal. Surprised me cause the restaurant tries to present itself as a bit upscale or formal, and I certainly didn’t get that impression when I was there. But the take-out is pretty good. Not the best I’ve ever had, but it’s decent.
Izumi Y.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Toronto, Canada
Delicious comfort Italian food in Waterloo for a very reasonable price. This place is right beside RIM park in a small plaza, but it was surprisingly crowded when I went for dinner past 8PM on a Saturday night. There’s plenty of parking right beside the restaurant. Inside, it has a cozy atmosphere that can accommodate both small and big groups. I ordered the Carbonara($ 10.50) and got to try the Cavatelli($ 11) and Bucatini($ 10.50). Each one was flavoured nicely and each dish came with a different type of pasta noodle, which I thought was a nice touch! Additionally, each dish came with huge portions. Definitely a plus if you are a student like me. You can say that my stomach and palate were both satisfied. I will definitely come back to try the other dishes!
Rick O.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Waterloo, Canada
Great Italian! Pizza was great and the pasta was also delicious. Small restaurant with great service and food. Fine by me!
Ted B.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Kitchener, Canada
Overall, a 4 star: 4 for food but only 3 for service. Nice atmosphere for a small neighbourhood place and excellent food. In good weather the patio would be your best option. The four of us all had pizza but the pasta options also looked excellent. My son and I chose to split a large Smoked Prosciutto(prosciutto, sweet medjool date sauce, fresh arugula and toasted almonds). The flavours were excellent, but the volume of arugula was excessive and made it hard to eat. In the end, we just removed most of the arugula rather than have it fall all over the place while we tried to pick up slices to eat. My wife chose a medium Pollo Toscano(chicken breast, tomato pesto, red onion, sundried tomato and fresh basil). My daughter selected a medium Patate(Yukon gold potato, sliced green onion, fresh rosemary, ricotta, white truffle oil and grana padano). Both were quite satisfied with the results. The problem for the night was the lack of attention from the server. She was pleasant and didn’t seem to be overly busy, but we had to ask for water multiple times. In general, for an early sitting, the service was slow. We were going to a movie but had about 90 minutes and didn’t think that would be a rush … at least not until it took 50 minutes for the pizzas to arrive. Good think the portions were generous and we didn’t want desert since we didn’t have time for it! The biggest issue was that we were rushed in leaving and while I checked the items on the bill, I did not check the prices. After our movie my wife commented that despite the slow service she«would go back» and inquired about what the total cost was. When I told her, she immediately told me the bill was wrong. When we got home I pulled out the invoice and confirmed we were charged for 3 large pizzas instead of 1 large and 2 medium. With tax and tip, that was an overcharge of about $ 35. I called the restaurant and they handled it promptly and positively, so we will definitely go back for a second try!
Rachel H.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Richmond Hill, Canada
I love it here! Their food, space, atmosphere is something to LOVE. Pasta dishes I always get the Bucatini or Cabanera, and those two are my favourite because they cook it perfectly for around $ 10. Its good sauce, good al dente pasta, excellent portions. The fungi pizza was delicious, I wish I could eat it for breakfast, lunch and dinner The staff are also incredibly kind, and I always feel welcome when i’m there. The panne cotta was REALLYGOOD. for somethign I have never had, I feel like they did it just right. Be careful though, saturday nights are busy and they take reservations, if you dont make one, you may have to wait 30min or more. Also, be careful, you’re gonna want to come back more often
Chelsea A.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Waterloo, Canada
My only complaint about this place is the pizza sauce — I found it too chunky and sweet. Otherwise, an awesome meal. The pizza dough is much crispier than I’m used to from other restaurants, but I really enjoyed it. And for 4 small slices for under $ 10, it was a total steal. Also, the salads are huge — I was actually shocked when our waitress brought them out. One could easily feed 3 people as a starter!
T H.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Buffalo, NY
We eat here regularly as we live in the neighborhood. The food is excellent and service always friendly. For fresh made food, including in house pasta, the waits are very reasonable and portions generous. I travel extensively and dine out far too much and this is a good restaurant… period.
James B.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Waterloo, Canada
A casual neighbourhood restaurant. Awesome pizza! Fresh ingredients with light crispy crust. Also tried pomodoro pasta and it was yummy too.
Scott C.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Waterloo, Canada
I picked up take-out here, and I must say, as take-out goes, the best Italian in the area. We had both the pizza and pasta entrees, everything was fresh and incredibly tasty. I’m a bit of a pasta snob and rarely eat it out, as it never seems to be cooked properly. I’m definitely a fan of al dente, and this pasta was right on the money. The sauce was excellent and not overpowering as some can be when they go to town on the garlic. The pizza was great, and very reasonable in price. The dough was crispy enough, but with a sweet tenderness to it. All in all a great meal. The only drawback is the out of the way location. I only came here through word of mouth, so I hope it stays. The food is worth the drive around RIM Park.