Service was impeccable - fresh ground pepper and fresh parmesan ready on standby, water refilled without even asking.
I was worried because of the reviews, but after going I feel like the restaurant got a bad rap because of guest's expectations before they even step in to the restaurant. The place doesn't have a cool hipster atmosphere like places downtown. Neither does it offer a world class chef curated menu that you'd take Anthony Bourdain to in his Toronto stopover. It is not a dive either - and the food isn't the 'comfort food' type where it is loaded with grease and whole-flavouredness (*ahem* Dantes *ahem*).
What it does provide is a casual, healthy approach to Italian food.
I think the restaurant is best categorized as ''neighbourhood italian fare', similar to what you'd find at your health-conscious Italian sister's place (not grandmas)??
Dishes aren't over-seasoned or greased up. It was simple and yummy. I can tell they make their own tomato sauce. It reminded me of simple food in Italy.
I liked it, I'd probably go back again.