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| - Located on Centre Street N near the Mount Pleasant area, Boccavino is a convenient for both NW residents, and people heading out of the downtown area looking for a bite. An Italian style pub, Boccavino has a full menu, but there are no minors allowed. Which frankly, I appreciate sometimes. The interior of the pub isn't exactly stunning, but it works. Comfortable booths line the walls, and tables stand in the centre of the pub with a large fireplace in the middle. You can also sit at the bar if you're dining solo. Boccavino gives the impression of being a sports pub, with jerseys and other sports memorabilia on the walls, and multiple TVs playing multiple games at a time. But the crowd comes for the food, not for the games. So don't let the décor fool you!The staff at Boccavino are always friendly and accommodating.
The menu is large and plentiful. Which can sometimes indicate that the food will be sub-par, because the kitchen can't possibly stock enough fresh meat and produce to make food to order, or have enough time and manpower to make 100 different things at once *cough BostonPizza cough*. But Boccavino pulls it off. Maybe it's because they are supplied by Lina's Italian Market next door, or maybe they are just that amazing. But I've rarely if ever been disappointed by the food, and I think I've eaten there over 30 times.
After trying a wide selection of items off the menu, I will recommend a couple of my favorites. Starting with the appetizers, the calamari can't be beat. It's literally the best I've had anywhere in the city. It's tender and covered in a flavorful tomato sauce. In close second is the caprese salad. Fresh tomatoes and soft mozzarella cheese in an oil and balsamic dressing with lettuce, capers and olives.
In terms of entrees, my favorites are the penne a la arrabbiata; a spicy vegetarian pasta with a ton of fresh vegetables in a zesty sauce and perfectly al dente pasta. I also love all of the veal dishes they have. The veal is always cooked well, and the stuffed potato on the side is salty and satisfying. Hands down, the best dessert is the tiramisu. Creamy and rich, yet not heavy and overly sweet, this dessert is a must-try at Boccavino.
If you haven't tried Boccavino, consider it for your next weeknight dinner. If you go on the weekend, be prepared to wait for a table because they do get very busy. But it's worth the wait if you have the patience!
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