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| - Ate here with family for a get-together. The place is decorated nicely and tables aren't too close to each other. Our waiter was attentive and friendly without being overbearing, we were served with water quickly. After ordering, she also brought out some fresh warm bread and olive oil, which was definitely appreciated.
I had the stracciatella which was good - not overly salty, and the eggs weren't rubbery from being overcooked in the soup for too long. We also shared the fritti, which was very good as well, the batter was light and crispy, and came with a tasty tartar sauce for dipping, along with a roasted half-lemon.
I had the fettucine w/ crab, guanciale, cream, and a poached egg. It was really good but given the portion size and how the egg yolk and cream mixed together, also really rich. (I also came back a second time and tried the funghi pizza which was delicious as well, nice thin crust and the truffle oil made for a nice touch).
The fettucine filled me up so I decided to skip dessert, but the second time around I decided to try their tiramisu. It was more of the "deconstructed"-type dish that seems to be getting popular these days, it was definitely tasty and presented nicely and came with a nice coffee frappe on the side (kind of like a Starbucks frappucino), but I was expecting a more traditional tiramisu. It wasn't particularly mind-blowing either.
Overall, the ambience, service, and food were great. I wouldn't go so far as to say it's overpriced, but Fabbrica is definitely on the pricey side of things, although understandable given the upscale location and intended clientele. I'll definitely be returning, it's one of the better places for good Italian food in the GTA in my opinion.
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