The Old Spaghetti Factory is a To institution for many. Just mention it and you will get a knowing nod from most of the good folk who make up the city. It's well run and the food is decent and fairly priced. The kitchy interior is over the top fantastic, like something out of a Willie Wonka move set. It's great to have an interior that takes peoples attention away from their phones, even briefly.
The crush of people on the Saturday night we were there was amazing. But the staff handle it well. Even though we had a reservation, we still had to wait and the buzzer pager they give you is put to use. Right next door is the Amsterdam Bicycle Club so you could head over there to see more kitsch with the stained glass and check out the action at the bar.
We also had fun waiting when a guy took on the challenge from one of the win a prize with a loonie game, there's a giant gumball machine, and once inside there is a replica TTC street car to dine inside. Lots of fun especially if you have a diverse crowd to take out on the town.