Almost didn't go there the first time as the reviews seemed to suggest it was a student hang-out. Well, it is that, but it is so much more. It is a good restaurant.
How good is Daddyo's? Very good. It's really a 4 1/2 star joint, not a 4.
The standard Spadina washrooms are what keeps it below a 5. The stairs down to the washrooms are downright scary.
But we're going for the food. Awesome food - best of all is that you can choose the size of your serving for most choices. I'd be tempted to kill for their wasabi mayo recipe. The fries are really just a carrier for the wasabi mayo. Sooooo good.
I usually go for a half salad and half pasta - and share an order of fries with my regular concert/Daddyo's companion.
I'm a particular fan of the BLT salad, but none of them have been misfires so far.
On the pasta side, you choose your pasta shape, your sauce colour (red/white/olive oil), and the number of meatballs you want (if you want meatballs). Always check out the special - there's often something yum. I default to the red arrabiata sauce on fettucine if nothing else tempts.
The chef often has an interesting soup on offer. On those days, it's salad/soup and shared fries!
The staff has been consistently friendly, Daddyo is great to chat with, service is snap snap snappy.
Daddyo's - not just for students!