Food was good but egregiously overpriced. A plate with one piece of bread and a couple slices of cheese and meat was $20 ? There was a line outside so we were rushed by our server to order and eat. When we got our check, gratuity of 20% was already included despite the menu saying it was only mandatory for parties of 5 or more. I didn’t want to argue with the server so I paid, but I’m not going back.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Andrea Sutjeska
I am so upset I didn’t see these reviews prior to visiting this place on Saturday night. TOURIST TRAP and ripoff. Do not go here.We did not see any signage stating clearly cash only establishment. So when what we thought we were having an enjoyable dinner out, the ending very much so ruined the whole experience. Two tiny glasses of wine barely 5oz…$31. Buratta, and 2 pastas. Not much to the pastas. $119. I thought that looked awfully high, but now in retrospect, after reading other reviews about them adding 18% on top of our bill without advising, then when pulling out our credit card advising that it’s cash only. Then asking us for venmo or something else. We said we don’t have that as we are not American. We are a middle aged couple, not a party. Selfish crooks. I feel completely taken advantage of. Luckily, we were able to somehow transfer money to withdraw in their basement ATM. Hey Canadians, that’s about $7 CAD convenience fee, plus your exchange. Oh and I left a decent tip on top of their flicking stolen tip. Surely with the 18% they added to my bill they could afford to pay the credit card surcharges. Take your business elsewhere. The experience ruined a milestone birthday. Don’t let this happen to you.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
Darrell Rubens
A New York staple for 30+ years always the
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fabiano Daoud
Worst food I have had in my life! Not sure what the hype is all about. But save your money and avoid this place!Thank me later.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Beverley
We enjoyed the pappardelle and meatballs, although nothing to exactly write home about. The linguini vongle was pretty much a portion of empty shells and on the saltier side. Service was rushed and rude, tables were extremely close to the point they pull out the tables so another party can be seated (lol)
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
Michael Goldberg
fun, casual place to eat pasta and people
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jodie Flynn
Over priced and flavourless food. Save the money and make a better pasta at home!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Dhwani Babla
Cash only and chaotic. Love it for the chaos but the food was okay... There is something nice about a wine only menu. Felt like we were sitting in someone's kitchen waiting for them to serve us home-cooked pasta!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Sumimasn
The service is poor and because the tables are so close together, we could hear almost everyone around us complaining. It became laughable. The problem starts with the insanely ridiculous speed the servers go thru the daily menu on a chalkboard. If you don't speak Italian, good luck absorbing what's on the daily menu. If u ask a question, they get annoyed and unless you decide what to order immediately, they'll leave the chalkboard at your table for you to hold while they walk away. The sever will keep asking everyone if they're finished and try to rush to clear your table and so you pay the bill. And you better pay quickly because they'll keep coming to the table to get paid. Most people were in and out in under 30 min from the moment they sat down to paying the bill.From a food perspective, the veal meatballs were very decent.The sauce with the meatballs and pasta were very good. However, the pasta was way too soft in both our pasta (Papardelle from the standard menu & Tortellini from the daily menu) dishes. If you like your pasta Al Dente, it's not going to happen. Expect very soft pasta that comes out within 5 mins of ordering it.Every server seemed to speak with an Italian accent (some of our cloest friends come from Italian families who speak Italian with their parents and family full time in their households, so we're around it a fair bit), but some of the servers came out of their Italian accent with plain american speech mid-sentence (going in and out of the accent). It didnt bother me and i appreciate they purposely provide service with a Italian accent whether they laid it on for the service experience or not, but just something i noticed.We will not go back because I dont like being rushed when dining even though I am a fast eater, nor am I someone who needs to dine and chat for 90-120 min to enjoy my dining experience.
Lousy food with no flavour. Bad service and absolutely no
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Hitesh Kalluru
Best pasta I’ve ever had. Parmesan is just the right amount of salt. The consistency of the pasta just melts in your palate.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pappardelle Alla Fiesolana
Rafael Discacciati
Very simple restaurant. Not cheap as advised. Don't accept card as payment, only money. We were in a party of 8 people and the waiter asked us to talk in low volume because the owner asked him. Don't go there.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 3
Charly Pham
Old-fashioned atmosphere. Grandma's cooking but excellent. Fast and friendly service.Ps: they only accept cash
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Waseem G
Wow! I was expecting good meal from friends recommendations but was really blown away by the quality. You can tell they use fresh Italian ingredients in every meal. I wasn't feeling pasta that night so ordered the seared tuna! We also got the veal and broccoli rabb! All were very very flavorful. Order all the desserts, especially the panna cotta! Don't sleep on Bar Pitti!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Panna Cotta, Tiramisu, Steak Tartare, Chocolate Mousse
Food was good but egregiously overpriced. A plate with one piece of bread and a couple slices of cheese and meat was $20 ? There was a line outside so we were rushed by our server to order and eat. When we got our check, gratuity of 20% was already included despite the menu saying it was only mandatory for parties of 5 or more. I didn’t want to argue with the server so I paid, but I’m not going back.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I am so upset I didn’t see these reviews prior to visiting this place on Saturday night. TOURIST TRAP and ripoff. Do not go here.We did not see any signage stating clearly cash only establishment. So when what we thought we were having an enjoyable dinner out, the ending very much so ruined the whole experience. Two tiny glasses of wine barely 5oz…$31. Buratta, and 2 pastas. Not much to the pastas. $119. I thought that looked awfully high, but now in retrospect, after reading other reviews about them adding 18% on top of our bill without advising, then when pulling out our credit card advising that it’s cash only. Then asking us for venmo or something else. We said we don’t have that as we are not American. We are a middle aged couple, not a party. Selfish crooks. I feel completely taken advantage of. Luckily, we were able to somehow transfer money to withdraw in their basement ATM. Hey Canadians, that’s about $7 CAD convenience fee, plus your exchange. Oh and I left a decent tip on top of their flicking stolen tip. Surely with the 18% they added to my bill they could afford to pay the credit card surcharges. Take your business elsewhere. The experience ruined a milestone birthday. Don’t let this happen to you.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
A New York staple for 30+ years always the
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Worst food I have had in my life! Not sure what the hype is all about. But save your money and avoid this place!Thank me later.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
We enjoyed the pappardelle and meatballs, although nothing to exactly write home about. The linguini vongle was pretty much a portion of empty shells and on the saltier side. Service was rushed and rude, tables were extremely close to the point they pull out the tables so another party can be seated (lol)
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
fun, casual place to eat pasta and people
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Over priced and flavourless food. Save the money and make a better pasta at home!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Cash only and chaotic. Love it for the chaos but the food was okay... There is something nice about a wine only menu. Felt like we were sitting in someone's kitchen waiting for them to serve us home-cooked pasta!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
The service is poor and because the tables are so close together, we could hear almost everyone around us complaining. It became laughable. The problem starts with the insanely ridiculous speed the servers go thru the daily menu on a chalkboard. If you don't speak Italian, good luck absorbing what's on the daily menu. If u ask a question, they get annoyed and unless you decide what to order immediately, they'll leave the chalkboard at your table for you to hold while they walk away. The sever will keep asking everyone if they're finished and try to rush to clear your table and so you pay the bill. And you better pay quickly because they'll keep coming to the table to get paid. Most people were in and out in under 30 min from the moment they sat down to paying the bill.From a food perspective, the veal meatballs were very decent.The sauce with the meatballs and pasta were very good. However, the pasta was way too soft in both our pasta (Papardelle from the standard menu & Tortellini from the daily menu) dishes. If you like your pasta Al Dente, it's not going to happen. Expect very soft pasta that comes out within 5 mins of ordering it.Every server seemed to speak with an Italian accent (some of our cloest friends come from Italian families who speak Italian with their parents and family full time in their households, so we're around it a fair bit), but some of the servers came out of their Italian accent with plain american speech mid-sentence (going in and out of the accent). It didnt bother me and i appreciate they purposely provide service with a Italian accent whether they laid it on for the service experience or not, but just something i noticed.We will not go back because I dont like being rushed when dining even though I am a fast eater, nor am I someone who needs to dine and chat for 90-120 min to enjoy my dining experience.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Veal Meatballs
too crowded, careless staff, mid food compared to
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Pappardelle Alla Fiesolana
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Lousy food with no flavour. Bad service and absolutely no
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Best pasta I’ve ever had. Parmesan is just the right amount of salt. The consistency of the pasta just melts in your palate.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pappardelle Alla Fiesolana
Very simple restaurant. Not cheap as advised. Don't accept card as payment, only money. We were in a party of 8 people and the waiter asked us to talk in low volume because the owner asked him. Don't go there.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 3
Old-fashioned atmosphere. Grandma's cooking but excellent. Fast and friendly service.Ps: they only accept cash
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wow! I was expecting good meal from friends recommendations but was really blown away by the quality. You can tell they use fresh Italian ingredients in every meal. I wasn't feeling pasta that night so ordered the seared tuna! We also got the veal and broccoli rabb! All were very very flavorful. Order all the desserts, especially the panna cotta! Don't sleep on Bar Pitti!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Panna Cotta, Tiramisu, Steak Tartare, Chocolate Mousse