I have mixed feelings about writing this review. This place is already busy enough without giving it more kudos and having more people go there but this is my favourite Italian restaurant. The portions are enormous and the marinara sauce tastes like Nona has just made a fresh batch in the kitchen. The prices are very reasonable. For the quality and quantity of the food that you get, you would be paying at least 50%-100% more in Toronto.
There is no question that the service is nothing to write home about. Be prepared to wait for your food (and for a table) unless you have a reservation. Despite the poor service, we keep going back because the food is worth it.
My favourite dish is the Chicken or Veal Parmigiana with penne in a rose sauce. I can only ever eat half and even then I am stuffed. It is great reheated the next day for lunch. Their desserts are very reasonably priced and the portions, like everything else, are huge! The gnocchi are amazing too. Their pizzas are delish. My mouth is already watering so I have to put an end to this review.