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The Yelp picture (at time of this posting) couldn't have been more misleading. Expecting a dark, formal pressed-napkin setting, we were welcomed into Alioli with a bright, pleasant, Tuscan-inspired ambiance complete with terracotta accents and a relaxed buzz about it.
The all-male, all-Italian wait staff was courteous, clean, quick, dutiful...yet seemed to pride themselves on non-stop resto-witticisms, frequent compliments to the ladies, and endless 'suggestions' to add to our apparent light lunch orders. Yep, the Italian way!...
Most important, the food was equally surprising. Between three of us we enjoyed an arugula & salmon salad, red-peper gazpacho (soup special), sausage linguine (lunch special) and the mushroom ravioli in rose' sauce. Very little of the generous portions remained, and none disappointed.
Alioli caters to its location - smack in the gut of Mississauga - making it a perfect lunch staple for local businesses. Here you should host a casual business meeting, or, like us, enjoy a relaxing, filling break from your busy day.
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