Paradiso

I would rate this restaurant four stars. Upon entering, we were greeted by a pleasant and cozy ambiance. We wanted to order chicken Slovakia, which is typically part of the lunch menu, but the staff kindly accommodated our request. We enjoyed two solos and a margarita pizza, which was flavorful. Although the margarita pizza was unique and not quite to my taste, I still give this place four stars for their excellent service and willingness to accommodate us.

January 2, 2025 on Google

I went there Friday night with a small group of friends for a birthday celebration. It was my first time there and I was quite disappointed. The service wasn’t that great. We had to ask multiple times for chili flakes and salt and pepper. When the chili flakes finally came to the table the container had a spot of mold on it. The burger that I ordered was under cooked and cold. The spiced wedges that came with it had a total of 5 small pieces of half BURNT potatoes that are under seasoned. My girlfriend ordered a beet salad with grilled shrimp. The portion was very small and the shrimps undercooked and cold. My table wanted to order another bottle of wine but the server that walked by gave is eye contact, smirked and walked away after trying to get her attention. The staff seemed more worried that it was close to closing time than actually wanting to work (there was still an hour and a half before closing) Overall experience was not that great. Portions are very small. Food was quite overpriced for quality and portion. Food tasted ok but was undercooked. I had higher hopes when I saw the menu was chief created.

December 28, 2024 on Google

I recently visited this place for our team's dinner, and overall, it was a pleasant experience. The food was excellent — I had the blackened chicken supreme and the pecan tart, both of which were delicious. The service was decent. The ambience of the restaurant was also great, creating a nice atmosphere for our meal. I'd definitely recommend it!

November 23, 2024 on Google

We came here on a Sunday evening for drinks and dinner. The restaurant is spacious and has many tables available. They also have a more private dining area at the back for private gatherings or event. The patio is closed for the season. The staff are friendly and helpful. We ordered “Butternut Squash Hummus Salad”, “Carne Pizza”, “Italian Sausage Rigatoni” and “Blackened Chicken Supreme”. We paired our food with white wine and espresso martini. The food was fresh and tasty.

November 13, 2024 on Google

This restaurant is definitely beautiful and has a warm atmosphere. We were served our appetizer, the grilled calamari before our water and drinks were even brought to the table. The calamari itself was grilled perfectly but the underneath was drenched in the sauce it came with which was unappetizing. Our entrees were the gnocchi which I was told was homemade and it was underwhelming as once again the amount of oil used was extreme and rendered it a sloppy mess. The flavour profile was okay but not outstanding, very little tomatoes as well which were needed to balance out the acidity in the dish. ( picture shows the excess oil) My daughter had the lamb pasta dish minus the feta and capers. Once again it was underwhelming, it barely had any lamb and it was just warm when served. It looked like it came out of a can. The flourless chocolate cake with salted caramel was the best part of the meal. Our server was nice until she saw we had a WagJag and her attitude completely changed towards us, she became curt and almost agressive with her tone. In hindsight, tipping her 18% on the totality of the bill prior to the applied wag jag seems like it was undeserved after that attitude. I’ll revert back to my ‘if there are groupons or wagjags’ for a restaurant, stay away as there is a reason for it. All in all, the experience did not meet our expectations at all. Very disappointing. ** Pics in comments

October 31, 2024 on Google

What a treat what a meal it was delicious it is hard to impress me in a restaurant but this place nailed it My friends Scott and Laura and little Noah surprised me today with their company and took me to this place by chance and the waitress is very nice and meal as i said was fantastic. the duck dish was smashing it, even the salad was proper...the salmon dish bang on...as somebody that knows a great deal about cooking fish i ain't got a bad thing to say

September 2, 2024 on Google

I went here for lunch with my girlfriend and the service was phenomenal. The calamari was so fresh tasting and the sauce was flavourful. The duck confit was fall off the bone tender and delicious. Everything had a citrus component to cut into the saltiness in a tasty way. The only thing I didn’t like was the risotto. It came out rather watery and sour. It might have just been me, but I was expecting it to have a stronger umami flavour with mushrooms but the salsa on top was off-putting. My gf did like it though. Our server was so wonderful. I didn’t want to be a hassle and send back my dish but she saw how unhappy I was and came out with the sausage rigatoni for me instead, which I really enjoyed. The sauce wasn’t heavy and the protein to pasta ratio was just right. The employees will keep checking on you regularly and always greet you with a warm and friendly smile. 😊 We sat on the patio and got to see the roller skate party on the street as we enjoyed our meal. The interior was also very nice. A dark and cool ambience. Definitely coming back just for the service and those duck confit drumsticks!

August 6, 2024 on Google

This place was amazing! Such a gem. Jacqueline was extremely lovely and hospitable. The food was delicious and the menu items were so unique yet cohesive. Definitely had new foods that I had never tried but enjoyed! Their starter bread slices are delicious and one of a kind. The patio had a nice view of the city and was quiet enough to enjoy a nice chat, but also had a great busy atmosphere. There was also a dog bowl on the patio filled with water which I thought was a sweet addition. I wholeheartedly recommend this place for a scrumptious bite out!!

July 28, 2024 on Google