This is a 4 star principally for value and taste. It is an unprepossessing free standing establishment that makes good and plenty basic Italian food at super reasonable prices. It has been in business for many years, and the owner has a lifetime of experience in the hospitality industry...and he is a funny and pleasant man working alone. It seems that their main clients are surrounding businesses mostly for lunch.
The food is presented at a 'steam table' with all the choices pre-cooked and help at a good eating temperature. The owner then assembles your order from the steam table. On occasion he will disappear in the back to fry some veal schnitzel for sandwiches. By the way this may be the best sandwiches of this type I have tasted in Toronto.
Lasagna, Italian Sausages, Eggplant Parmigiana, Rice Balls, various Pastas and Stuffed Vegetables are available. They are all generously 'sauced up' with a home made tomato sauce or 'gravy' (for those of you from New Jersey). A plate is usually accompanied by baked potatoes which have simmered at length in a tasty and well oiled sauce. The whole thing is presented with a nice fresh bun. There does not seem to be a combo dish over $ 8.00 or so. They are also licenced and in the evening there are a couple of very regular customers. This is a great place to take out or dine in.