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| - Wow, with 3 locations in the GTA - how had I never heard of this place before?
Some coworkers suggested lunch here. I expected a small, italian sandwich shop. I couldn't believe how huge this place is! Half of it is a cafeteria-style restaurant. Sandwiches, pizza, made to order, salads, chicken, fish, rice balls, espressos and a full bar. I went with the rice ball platter. This is a cheese-filled, fried ball of rice smothered in tomato sauce. So good! The platter also comes with 2 veggies of choice. I picked baby carrots and cauliflower. They were both hot, nicely cooked and well seasoned. My coworkers all got veal sandwiches, I have never had veal, but I'll take their word that it was good. The sandwiches were gigantic, and stuffed with cooked peppers and mushrooms, loaded with sauce. They were all very happy.
I'm sure if you get a sandwich here, you are guaranteed a good time, because they bake their own fresh bread and it is amazing. I know this, because the other half of Nino D'aversa is set up like a bakery/small grocery store, where you can get all kinds of imported and local ingredients to stock your pantry full of italian goods. The bakery has fresh baked bread and every kind of italian dessert you could think of. I brought home some rolls, garlic bread, canolli, and eclairs. Everything was excellent, but I clearly bought too much for our 2-person family. Next time I won't be so gluttonous... I hope.
Oh, the only reason I subtracted a star is because everyone working here seems so rushed. They are clearly very busy, but I felt I was bothering them just to pay for my food.
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