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| - Located in an area which hasn't gained notoriety yet, or so I think, I find this place to be a hidden gem if you want to have drinks or dessert with a view. This restaurant is located where all the motels used to be by Parklawn, but now, the area has developed to resemble Harbourfront or Port Credit on a smaller scale.
The place is located below a low rise condo building. It has two levels and a patio. Sat on the first level and had an awesome view of the lake and boardwalk. The view is great and it makes you feel like you are on vacation with all the people walking, cycling, rollerblading etc. This is a great place to unwind with a great view.
I ordered the the papardelle which was recommended by the server and it was average. Not impressed. There was no fresh grated cheese or freshly ground pepper provided. The pasta itself was quite limp and really squishy. Chilli flakes and parmesan cheese were on the table.
I also had the coffee which was served on a clear glass. I found it a bit odd as it made it look as if the coffee was an iced coffee. I asked for cream and expected it to be in its own mini container, but it was the plastic disposable kind. Overall, the coffee was ok, not what I expected from an Italian restaurant, because I expect the Italian restaurant to have invested in an amazing espresso machine. The coffee also turned cold quick, perhaps because of the glass it was served in.
What saves this place though is the dessert and pizza. The pizza was great, I loved it. Great flavour, thin crust, just the right crispness. The dessert I ordered was the apple crepe. Note there is no dessert menu, you just walk up to the display. But back to the crepe, the crepe was fluffy, not too sweet and delightful. Also had a taste of the roasted peanut chocolate caramel cake and it's definitely very rich. If you order this, you better save room in your tummy. They also had gelato which was in eye view facing the boardwalk, which is great as you can just walk in if you are in the area walking, cycling or rollerblading by the lake.
I also tried the bruschetta with salmon and capers. It was average. They provide a bread basket as well. It was also average as it was not freshly baked or warm.
Parking is on the street and you may have to park further. I would come back for drinks, pizza or dessert as a result of the great view.
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