F'Amelia

To begin, the food was excellent and the wine was great. I also enjoyed the service from the staff, and the experience overall was pleasant. This restaurant has a fantastic atmosphere and is a wonderful Italian spot for Toronto. However, it was disappointing when the waiter who was serving my table mentioned that we should leave at least a 15% gratuity. We were a little thrown aback as we have always tipped the waitstaff as much as we could afford at the time. Unsure of where this comment had come from, I tipped 18% for reasons listed above. Yet, another member at the table tipped $1.50 short of 15%. To which the server noted that their tip was under the 15% they had asked for earlier. The server was slightly upset at the fact and this left me confused and disappointed. I always find it in bad taste when servers pressure customers to tip. It should not be explicitly stated, especially to those who come often and have a record of tipping regularly. The economy is rough on all of us right now and as much as I understand the need for businesses to make a profit at this time, especially ones as great as F'amelia, it should also be noted that everyone, including consumers are struggling as well. Dining experiences should not, in my opinion, be exclusive to those who can provide grandiose tips. Those who still go out, such as I, do our best to give what we can alongside the cost of the bill on its own. I really hope this message comes across as constructive and not demeaning.

September 7, 2024 on Google

Amazing little place in cabbagetown. Indoor, covered patio and outdoor seating. Quiet street. Friendly attentive staff. Nice menu. Great service and food comes out well prepared and presented. Have been more than once and will go again. Vegan and gluten free options.

July 31, 2024 on Google

Your local amazing meal. Not a YouTuber instagram blogger place. Beautiful food. Great wine. Pleasant service. Come here and spend $ be nice and leave.

July 22, 2024 on Google

Lovely hidden gem! The atmosphere is great. I loved their patio. Food is amazing. I tried their Diavola pizza and it was phenomenal. Will definitely come back.

July 17, 2024 on Google

One of the best local Wood Fire Pizza and Locally Made Pasta Restaurants! A friendly, welcoming restaurant that is always very reliable and on point with all their flavours and quality of what they serve. A very relaxed atmosphere with amazing friendly servers. Your first bread basket is complimentary and it’s delicious. You are also given some extra parm and chillies to go with your main course. Would highly recommend you try their food, you won’t be disappointed!

March 5, 2024 on Google

Great little gem near Cabbage Town. Very friendly service and well above average authentic home made pasta and primi. Tiramisu was also one of the best we have had in North America. Calamari was also impressive and Seafood Linguine top notch. Didn't have the pizza but it looked like a top seller.

March 2, 2024 on Google

I had a dinner reservation on Valentine's Day and enjoyed the experience overall but I would not go back. It was extremely overpriced. Our server Graham was great, very attentive and polite. My disappointment is regarding the cost and variety. It was a set menu ($110pp) on the night with limited options. Since I was going to an Italian restaurant, I was looking forward to a pasta dish but there was no pasta option on the menu. I enjoyed the meal - salmon, steak and a pie for dessert - but I wouldn't be rushing back to the restaurant to have it again nor would I recommend my friends to go there. The house red was $75, which is more expensive than any other "house" option I've had before. They advertised 50% off bottles over $100, but I'm pretty sure the cheapest bottle over $100 was approx $140, so even with the 50% discount, you're still paying about $70, which feels shady. They auto-applied a gratuity of 22% to our bill ($71.94) which is ridiculous for 2 people. Tips should never be decided for and impinged upon the guests, especially when there are only two people.

February 21, 2024 on Google

Our server, Graham, was super friendly, funny, professional, and patient. Our group had many dietary restrictions and, as a server myself, I was impressed with him. I felt as though we were a group I wouldn’t have wanted to serve, in all honesty–thank you for putting up with us :). He was amazing. The atmosphere was very nice. Great lighting, beautiful patio, and overhead fans to keep us cool. Overall, an excellent experience.

July 26, 2023 on Google