we loved it here, our server was fantastic, try the fish tacos! the fried gnocchi was like nothing i've ever had - sooooo good!
Olivier Rioux
Great little gem in Woodbridge. Simple menu but food was very tasty and portions were generous. Service was very friendly and ambiance/decor was well done. Will be back!
Alex
For a place that has amazing Italian food they made the best MAC style smash burger out of all the places I’ve tried. Absolutely incredible. The pizzas are always top notch as well. If I could give more than 5 stars I would
Matthew Panzini
Food was great! I’ll definitely be coming back to try out the other dishes. Cozy and lively atmosphere to have drinks, apps and enjoy a meal.I know they have some sort of partnership with Muskoka Brewery. If that’s the case, beer glasses should be filled to the top. It just doesn’t look right serving a beer glass 3/4 full. I know it’s poured out of a can, but figure something else out; get taps, use 473 mL cans, etc.Also, i understand the 2-hour limit on tables, but our group was ready to order another round of drinks. We asked our server for the drink menu and we were reminded of our time limit. Meanwhile, there were 5 open tables in the restaurant ? also not a great look.
B T
This restaurant is a true hidden gem, the atmosphere is welcoming, and the food is beyond delicious.The apps were truly delicious. On the cold breezy evening that we visited Porcello, my wonderful date chose the pumpkin/butter nut squash soup that warmed up her body and her soul, yes it was that good. I had the fried gnocchi which were amazing. However, they do fall heavy, so you have to eat them slow.For our mains, we had a calzone and the flank steak, which hit stop like no other. The calzone crust was out of this world, and it even made me regret I got the steak.The only reason I gave this place a 4 out of 5 and it should deserve a 5.- The hostess canceled our reservation before we got there, saying we were past our reservation by 10 minutes. Which didn't really line up with my watch, especially since we rushed to get there via 407.- The rum old fashion, the presentation was wonderful and aromatic. However, the drink was flat, and I think it could have used a higher grade of rum, which would have put it where it needs to be.I will definitely visit this place again because it has everything it needs to be a 6 star out of 5 even.
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What a GEM in Woodbridge. The food was delicious. Apart from the cocktails and nutella bombe (pictured), we had the buratta, tortellini soup and a calzone. The ambience was super cozy and the staff were friendly (details and recommendations about the menu and even movie suggestions!). I tried to make another reservation, but unfortunately they are closed until Jan 18th. Will be calling back then!
Philip L.
Nice atmosphere, good service, with nice festive décor. Our food arrived a little quicker than we anticipated. It certainly looked good. Prosciutto and burrata pizza - tomato sauce, fior di Latte cheese, heirloom cherry tomatoes, prosciutto, arugula, and burrata. This one was really good. The cheese was basically a piece of very fresh mozzarella, a little tangy in flavor with a very interesting elastic texture. All other ingredients sync up so well to give a very Italian flavor. Good pizza. Mother Clucker - fried chicken thigh, cheese, bacon, and siracha mayo. Served on a pretzel bun with fries. The thigh was chewy and dry. The pretzel bun was salty and hard. For a $24 item, I was expecting something way better than this! I guess it was a real mother clucker... haha. Not recommended. Pizza pocket: it's a massive pizza pocket made with a regular size pizza folded in half. In terms of taste, it's a good kids' menu item. Not many surprises inside but only tomato sauce. Overall, if you want a good alternative to the mall food, it is a neat Italian eatery that is conveniently located not too far away from Vaughan Mills.
Sandy H.
Finally found a fun spot for a date night near home! Good thing we made a reservation earlier that day, as it was packed that night. Service was great, food was delicious, and ambience was lively. As a Mushroom lover, I would definitely get the porcini again! There was a sign outside that listed the specials, but I would recommend having one inside as well :)
Jessica R
Had a great night having small bites and drinks with girlfriends this evening. I love how crispy and thin the pizza was, Roman style! The stuffed olives were also really tasty, I was worried they would be a bit salty but they were perfect. The best part of the meal was the speducci, they come in an order of 15 which was perfect to share. To end off the night we each had a Nutella bomba which was delicious!
Chan Huang
Cozy family run casual Italian dining.The food was done quite well and the portion and ingredients used were very generous.The prices were reasonable all things considered, we were a party of 14 with kids and had a great time!I give them 8.5/10!
Food is great, the environment is great, the staff and customer service is even better. The steak is phenomenal, actually cooked medium rare and the gnocchi was good but couldve used a little more salt. The deep fried olives are unique and i would def order them again. Highly recommend this place
Dvince Dvince
The food was delicious! The Amaretto Sour with fee foam was the best Amaretto Sour I have ever had. The server was very sweet and the portions were generous. Highly recommend Porcello Cantina.
Meira Elituv
Fantastic service and amazing atmosphere! The food was just less than our liking but maybe we came on an off day.Our server was great! He was super knowledgeable and friendly and attentive. Drinks came super fast and in spaghetti straws which we loved! He was on it with the food too! Any substitutions or grabbing things for our toddler! He was wonderful great service!The menu was a little lacking for our taste, and this is very personal so just IMO. I wanted a really good burrata or Caprese or Italian salad and I saw both in pictures before going but they didn’t have it on their menu as it changes seasonally. 2 of us got the pasta and it was interesting but ultimately because the top was baked, the pasta was super crunchy and lacking for me. The cheese platter also came with a lot of hard cheeses like pcs of Parmesan and those were inedible but the soft cheese went really quick so it was a rough platter to order for 6 people but that could’ve been our mistake in ordering.The place has great decor and fabulous atmosphere and the drinks selection were on point! We will def try it again maybe in a diff season with a diff menu!
Farran Speak
Perfect night out! Matt, Adam, Laura and Anthony are all terrific. The service, drinks and food all exceeded our expectations. Of all the cocktails tried our favourites were the Spicy Pineapple Margaritas, Lifes a Peach, and the Purple Rain. Then we tried many food items between our two visits but the burger was just out of this world!! We have been raving about it all day, it melts in your mouth. I believe it just may be the best burger I have ever had. We will be back again for the Tomahawk. Thank you Porcello Cantina, for the perfect experience.
Kristen C
Came here for dinner with some friends on a weekday and they were pretty busy. There were kids run around the restaurant and being noisy, which made it a chaotic environment. The food however was delicious and the service was decent.
we loved it here, our server was fantastic, try the fish tacos! the fried gnocchi was like nothing i've ever had - sooooo good!
Great little gem in Woodbridge. Simple menu but food was very tasty and portions were generous. Service was very friendly and ambiance/decor was well done. Will be back!
For a place that has amazing Italian food they made the best MAC style smash burger out of all the places I’ve tried. Absolutely incredible. The pizzas are always top notch as well. If I could give more than 5 stars I would
Food was great! I’ll definitely be coming back to try out the other dishes. Cozy and lively atmosphere to have drinks, apps and enjoy a meal.I know they have some sort of partnership with Muskoka Brewery. If that’s the case, beer glasses should be filled to the top. It just doesn’t look right serving a beer glass 3/4 full. I know it’s poured out of a can, but figure something else out; get taps, use 473 mL cans, etc.Also, i understand the 2-hour limit on tables, but our group was ready to order another round of drinks. We asked our server for the drink menu and we were reminded of our time limit. Meanwhile, there were 5 open tables in the restaurant ? also not a great look.
This restaurant is a true hidden gem, the atmosphere is welcoming, and the food is beyond delicious.The apps were truly delicious. On the cold breezy evening that we visited Porcello, my wonderful date chose the pumpkin/butter nut squash soup that warmed up her body and her soul, yes it was that good. I had the fried gnocchi which were amazing. However, they do fall heavy, so you have to eat them slow.For our mains, we had a calzone and the flank steak, which hit stop like no other. The calzone crust was out of this world, and it even made me regret I got the steak.The only reason I gave this place a 4 out of 5 and it should deserve a 5.- The hostess canceled our reservation before we got there, saying we were past our reservation by 10 minutes. Which didn't really line up with my watch, especially since we rushed to get there via 407.- The rum old fashion, the presentation was wonderful and aromatic. However, the drink was flat, and I think it could have used a higher grade of rum, which would have put it where it needs to be.I will definitely visit this place again because it has everything it needs to be a 6 star out of 5 even.
What a GEM in Woodbridge. The food was delicious. Apart from the cocktails and nutella bombe (pictured), we had the buratta, tortellini soup and a calzone. The ambience was super cozy and the staff were friendly (details and recommendations about the menu and even movie suggestions!). I tried to make another reservation, but unfortunately they are closed until Jan 18th. Will be calling back then!
Nice atmosphere, good service, with nice festive décor. Our food arrived a little quicker than we anticipated. It certainly looked good. Prosciutto and burrata pizza - tomato sauce, fior di Latte cheese, heirloom cherry tomatoes, prosciutto, arugula, and burrata. This one was really good. The cheese was basically a piece of very fresh mozzarella, a little tangy in flavor with a very interesting elastic texture. All other ingredients sync up so well to give a very Italian flavor. Good pizza. Mother Clucker - fried chicken thigh, cheese, bacon, and siracha mayo. Served on a pretzel bun with fries. The thigh was chewy and dry. The pretzel bun was salty and hard. For a $24 item, I was expecting something way better than this! I guess it was a real mother clucker... haha. Not recommended. Pizza pocket: it's a massive pizza pocket made with a regular size pizza folded in half. In terms of taste, it's a good kids' menu item. Not many surprises inside but only tomato sauce. Overall, if you want a good alternative to the mall food, it is a neat Italian eatery that is conveniently located not too far away from Vaughan Mills.
Finally found a fun spot for a date night near home! Good thing we made a reservation earlier that day, as it was packed that night. Service was great, food was delicious, and ambience was lively. As a Mushroom lover, I would definitely get the porcini again! There was a sign outside that listed the specials, but I would recommend having one inside as well :)
Had a great night having small bites and drinks with girlfriends this evening. I love how crispy and thin the pizza was, Roman style! The stuffed olives were also really tasty, I was worried they would be a bit salty but they were perfect. The best part of the meal was the speducci, they come in an order of 15 which was perfect to share. To end off the night we each had a Nutella bomba which was delicious!
Cozy family run casual Italian dining.The food was done quite well and the portion and ingredients used were very generous.The prices were reasonable all things considered, we were a party of 14 with kids and had a great time!I give them 8.5/10!
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Food is great, the environment is great, the staff and customer service is even better. The steak is phenomenal, actually cooked medium rare and the gnocchi was good but couldve used a little more salt. The deep fried olives are unique and i would def order them again. Highly recommend this place
The food was delicious! The Amaretto Sour with fee foam was the best Amaretto Sour I have ever had. The server was very sweet and the portions were generous. Highly recommend Porcello Cantina.
Fantastic service and amazing atmosphere! The food was just less than our liking but maybe we came on an off day.Our server was great! He was super knowledgeable and friendly and attentive. Drinks came super fast and in spaghetti straws which we loved! He was on it with the food too! Any substitutions or grabbing things for our toddler! He was wonderful great service!The menu was a little lacking for our taste, and this is very personal so just IMO. I wanted a really good burrata or Caprese or Italian salad and I saw both in pictures before going but they didn’t have it on their menu as it changes seasonally. 2 of us got the pasta and it was interesting but ultimately because the top was baked, the pasta was super crunchy and lacking for me. The cheese platter also came with a lot of hard cheeses like pcs of Parmesan and those were inedible but the soft cheese went really quick so it was a rough platter to order for 6 people but that could’ve been our mistake in ordering.The place has great decor and fabulous atmosphere and the drinks selection were on point! We will def try it again maybe in a diff season with a diff menu!
Perfect night out! Matt, Adam, Laura and Anthony are all terrific. The service, drinks and food all exceeded our expectations. Of all the cocktails tried our favourites were the Spicy Pineapple Margaritas, Lifes a Peach, and the Purple Rain. Then we tried many food items between our two visits but the burger was just out of this world!! We have been raving about it all day, it melts in your mouth. I believe it just may be the best burger I have ever had. We will be back again for the Tomahawk. Thank you Porcello Cantina, for the perfect experience.
Came here for dinner with some friends on a weekday and they were pretty busy. There were kids run around the restaurant and being noisy, which made it a chaotic environment. The food however was delicious and the service was decent.