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| - We were a party of 4 and after wondering around Lakeshore for about an hour (where we also parked) we started searching for a place to eat Downtown. The entrance gives you 3 options, an Irish pub, a steakhouse and this Italian restaurant. We couldn't decide which one to pick, so we just went in. We were absolutely famished.
There wasn't almost anyone inside (I'm guessing 3 tables were already taken) but this was expected, after all, it was UFC night at the Rogers Centre.
The atmosphere was relaxed and very enjoyable which is perfect if you just want to talk and enjoy your meal. Only 2 of us opted for appetizers, my girlfriend chose the stuffed mushrooms and I had the steak salad. Both were very good, although nobody asked me how the steak on my salad should be cooked and I think I got it rare by default. Not a big complaint here as overall it was one of the best salads I've ever had. Lots and lots of blue cheese which was amazing.
For the main course, everybody wanted pasta. Our friends chose the Fettuccine Alfredo with chicken, I had the Jambalaya and my girlfriend asked if they had anything with bacon. They promptly offered to make her a Carbonara, even though it wasn't on the menu. Everything was really good, my Jambalaya was the best I ever had. I have to say that the Carbonara really stole the spotlight, it was that good (unexpectedly good) which begs the question "why isn't it on the menu?".
The only reason why this restaurant gets 4/5 is because the pasta portions are minimal. I've seen this in many Italian places, but really, why the huge bowl when the food barely covers the bottom? My advice, never go there hungry as you'll end up spending a lot to leave full. You will have to fill up on the bread, which is hardly the point of going to a restaurant. The bill for 4, including a beer, 2 cocktails and an ice tea, plus tip was 160. Which means that this place should get a 3 for $$$ and a 4 for $$.
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