Matthew Redican
Not enough can be said about this restaurant. From the first time I went there, it has become my favourite restaurant in Sudbury.
The atmosphere is very nice, with wine racks throughout, positioning it as a finer establishment but, when you look around, guests are in suits and dresses, shorts and sandals or even high-viz gear, clearly visiting during or after work. In the summer, there is a good-sized patio for those who like to enjoy the outdoors, though I generally prefer to be inside.
There is an online and dial-in reservation system, which I recommend using, as they have a loyalty rewards program tied to the phone number used to make the reservation. Also, as one of the most popular restaurants in Sudbury, they fill up fast most days, so a reservation is always best.
Service is consistently prompt and friendly without rushing you. This has been especially noticeable during business lunches, as we can review the menu, enjoy a leisurely meal, pay, and be on our way within the hour. Recently, I've been there a couple of times on weekends and have been served by Chris, who is very professional but has a good sense of humour.
Now... the food. I've taken many people there - friends, family, clients - and everyone has thoroughly enjoyed their meal - not even one "meh". One recently said it was the best meat sauce she had ever tried, and I have to agree. (They even sell the sauce to go, I discovered.) All food is fresh, and they've mentioned that even many of their desserts are homemade... and several of them were gluten free, which was a treat for my daughter. My personal favourite is the Limoncello Tartufo, which is very light after a big meal.
The price is, well, maybe on the low end of what you would expect for fresh, quality food in a fine dining establishment. Entree's are generally $20-$30, of course more if you're getting something like steak or salmon.
All in all, it's a great place and worth the visit (repeatedly, in my case). I encourage visitors to include it in their plans for sure, and locals to try it too.
Buon appetito!
