Wonderful dining experience. The pasta, the cocktail, the pork chop was all delicious. Next time we might want to order a salad to balance it out. The restaurant is cozy and intimate. Will definitely return. Probably one of the best meals I’ve had recently.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Elora Tanna
Visited during happy hour and took advantage by trying multiple items. The Crudo was refreshing and not too fishy, a solid portion size to share with 3 people. The Crostini was our favourite. The flavour is really good, all the components go well together in the dish. The Crispy Potatoes are nothing great, not really crispy and the least favourite dish of the table! The Lamb Ribs were cooked well, fall off the bone and good flavour. The Chocolate Bar dessert was really good! A burst of flavour in every bite a mix of banana, caramel, hazelnut, dark chocolate and a crunchy layer.
Atmosphere was really nice and cozy. Enough space between tables and dark lighting.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Tuna Carpaccio, Crostini
Danika P.
We started with the crostini: brined Spanish mackerel, lemon mascarpone, pickled fennel, gremolata. Light yet layered, bright citrus against the richness of the fish. This was a table favorite!
The anolini with crab, mascarpone, chili, and roe was definitely a visual showstopper. Fun to eat and beautifully presented, though for us, the flavor didn’t quite land as strongly as the appearance.
Beyond the plates, Contrada’s decor and ambiance made the whole experience. Stylish without trying too hard, it’s the perfect backdrop for a catch-up dinner with friends.
Would go back for the atmosphere, the service, and those crostini alone. 🥂
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Vítor Tardelli
Amazing food, especially shrimps+polenta. Could be quieter though
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
nelson ponte
Always good!!! So so good!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Maheep Pannu
Average to below average dishes. Underwhelming flavours. Service was great.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
Bianka Kamber
I had very high expectations for tonight’s dinner but the food and cocktails did not live up to the hype.I will say the service was good the patio was very cute. We started with the crudo it was very fishy and room temp, I wish it was served cold and tasted fresher. The mushroom dish was not what I expected. You basically only tasted batter. It was so heavy batters and oily. It was a shame because mushrooms are so delicate and don’t need that much batter. The salad was ok . It’s didn’t stand out . The lamb ribs were ok , 4 tiny pieces. I know they are lamb but they had a very “lamby” taste. We then got the Gnocchi and Anolini. The gnocchi was ok, lacked flavour, and it was a tiny tiny portion. The Anolini was so so fishy and gross, over killed by fish roe. It tasted like sushi pasta. I hate to say this word but it was disgusting. To finish we had the pork chop which was probably the only decent things we ate. The potatoes with a cheese sauce were also basic boiled with the cheese sauce . It tasted like left overs. I unfortunately would not come back or recommend the restaurant even if it was paid for. Oh and we also all got the espresso martini it was soo insanely sweet also not done well: I want to taste the booze and espresso but it was over killed with simple syrup. Very disappointing bday dinner and not to mention very expensive for the portions and quality.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
956biankak
I was super disappointed with Contrada. The quality, taste in the portion size were lacking . Both the Crudo and the crab pasta was very fishy and gross . I felt like the menu just didn’t flow. It was a mishmash of things, and I was also really shocked that the mains did not really have any sides other than the salad that was on the starter, which was not told to us and they only had cheesy potatoes, which in my opinion doesn’t really go with fish. It just was a weird menu. I thought I was coming for Italian food, but it was definitely not authentic Italian . The service was OK. Cocktails were not good or espresso. Martini was loaded with simple syrup . I would definitely never come back. Nothing was a memorable experience, unfortunately.
Sarah Sharma
Great place for some great Italian ..food . We tried the cavatelli wild leek pasta.. it was deliciously wonderful., very unique subtle taste.. we even tried the ricotta cheese zapelle.. they were freshly made and had an awesome flavour .. melted in your mouth.. highly recommend the place..
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alice L
They claim to be fine dinning with a punk rock twist. Well the punk tock twist is that the chef doesn’t know what he is doing. I ordered a pork chop thinking it might be brilliant. Even the server said “this will be the best pork chop you ever tasted”. Right. I sent it back. Salted to death. Only a novice chef oversalts like that. It was tough and salty. So then I ordered a rabbit ragou. It was very mediocre. My two guests also thought their meals were very mediocre. So much for the fine dinning with a punk rock twist. By the way, for those that don’t know what punk rock was about, it was people playing in bands without knowing how to play the instruments. I was one of them. It’s not a good marketing spin for fine dinning or selling anything where quality and expertise are important. And to top it off, the seating is horrible. Ever thought of making comfortable seating for your guests? Will never go there again.
I noticed the owner commented on other reviews re salty pork chop and stated basically that most people like it, so it must be ok. Just because people either didn’t complain or were clueless as to what a good meal should taste like, does not make it ok. The Chef has to set the bar and know what a good meal should be. What culinary school did your chef go to when he/ she has no clue how much salt to add? That is a rookie mistake. We also had it removed from our bill (obviously that is what any decent restaurant would do) but that didn’t make it ok. It was still one of the worst meals I have ever had.
amazing steak, amazing salad, service was out standing, dine inside if available
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mclsam
Amazing food. Nice atmosphere and great service. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sonia F
Service, food, and atmosphere all exceptional. Cannot give this enough stars. Cocktails were spectacular. Food favs were the melt-in-your-mouth lamb ribs, the milk bread, burrata, gnocchi, and oh my god the sirloin was to die for. Finished off with espresso and olive oil cake. YUMMERS
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Leena S
.Worse experience everrrrrrrr, hated the restaurant service is so bad and the owner who looks like a house maid working there is very rude and will talk to you disrespectfully and food takes almost 1 hour to be done and no ac inside I was literally sweating plus the restaurant is so empty there’s literally no one there and now I understand why but anyways they’re food is so bad and overpriceddddd so I left the restaurant I literally couldn’t eat their food
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Marshall Gu
Immaculate food, have been here multiple times and have never been disappointed.
Wonderful dining experience. The pasta, the cocktail, the pork chop was all delicious. Next time we might want to order a salad to balance it out. The restaurant is cozy and intimate. Will definitely return. Probably one of the best meals I’ve had recently.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Visited during happy hour and took advantage by trying multiple items.
The Crudo was refreshing and not too fishy, a solid portion size to share with 3 people.
The Crostini was our favourite. The flavour is really good, all the components go well together in the dish. The Crispy Potatoes are nothing great, not really crispy and the least favourite dish of the table! The Lamb Ribs were cooked well, fall off the bone and good flavour. The Chocolate Bar dessert was really good! A burst of flavour in every bite a mix of banana, caramel, hazelnut, dark chocolate and a crunchy layer.
Atmosphere was really nice and cozy. Enough space between tables and dark lighting.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Tuna Carpaccio, Crostini
We started with the crostini: brined Spanish mackerel, lemon mascarpone, pickled fennel, gremolata. Light yet layered, bright citrus against the richness of the fish. This was a table favorite!
The anolini with crab, mascarpone, chili, and roe was definitely a visual showstopper. Fun to eat and beautifully presented, though for us, the flavor didn’t quite land as strongly as the appearance.
Beyond the plates, Contrada’s decor and ambiance made the whole experience. Stylish without trying too hard, it’s the perfect backdrop for a catch-up dinner with friends.
Would go back for the atmosphere, the service, and those crostini alone. 🥂
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Amazing food, especially shrimps+polenta. Could be quieter though
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Always good!!! So so good!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Average to below average dishes. Underwhelming flavours. Service was great.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
I had very high expectations for tonight’s dinner but the food and cocktails did not live up to the hype.I will say the service was good the patio was very cute. We started with the crudo it was very fishy and room temp, I wish it was served cold and tasted fresher. The mushroom dish was not what I expected. You basically only tasted batter. It was so heavy batters and oily. It was a shame because mushrooms are so delicate and don’t need that much batter. The salad was ok . It’s didn’t stand out . The lamb ribs were ok , 4 tiny pieces. I know they are lamb but they had a very “lamby” taste. We then got the Gnocchi and Anolini. The gnocchi was ok, lacked flavour, and it was a tiny tiny portion. The Anolini was so so fishy and gross, over killed by fish roe. It tasted like sushi pasta. I hate to say this word but it was disgusting. To finish we had the pork chop which was probably the only decent things we ate. The potatoes with a cheese sauce were also basic boiled with the cheese sauce . It tasted like left overs. I unfortunately would not come back or recommend the restaurant even if it was paid for. Oh and we also all got the espresso martini it was soo insanely sweet also not done well: I want to taste the booze and espresso but it was over killed with simple syrup. Very disappointing bday dinner and not to mention very expensive for the portions and quality.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
I was super disappointed with Contrada. The quality, taste in the portion size were lacking . Both the Crudo and the crab pasta was very fishy and gross . I felt like the menu just didn’t flow. It was a mishmash of things, and I was also really shocked that the mains did not really have any sides other than the salad that was on the starter, which was not told to us and they only had cheesy potatoes, which in my opinion doesn’t really go with fish. It just was a weird menu. I thought I was coming for Italian food, but it was definitely not authentic Italian . The service was OK. Cocktails were not good or espresso. Martini was loaded with simple syrup . I would definitely never come back. Nothing was a memorable experience, unfortunately.
Great place for some great Italian ..food . We tried the cavatelli wild leek pasta.. it was deliciously wonderful., very unique subtle taste.. we even tried the ricotta cheese zapelle.. they were freshly made and had an awesome flavour .. melted in your mouth.. highly recommend the place..
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
They claim to be fine dinning with a punk rock twist. Well the punk tock twist is that the chef doesn’t know what he is doing. I ordered a pork chop thinking it might be brilliant. Even the server said “this will be the best pork chop you ever tasted”. Right. I sent it back. Salted to death. Only a novice chef oversalts like that. It was tough and salty. So then I ordered a rabbit ragou. It was very mediocre. My two guests also thought their meals were very mediocre. So much for the fine dinning with a punk rock twist. By the way, for those that don’t know what punk rock was about, it was people playing in bands without knowing how to play the instruments. I was one of them. It’s not a good marketing spin for fine dinning or selling anything where quality and expertise are important. And to top it off, the seating is horrible. Ever thought of making comfortable seating for your guests? Will never go there again.
I noticed the owner commented on other reviews re salty pork chop and stated basically that most people like it, so it must be ok. Just because people either didn’t complain or were clueless as to what a good meal should taste like, does not make it ok. The Chef has to set the bar and know what a good meal should be. What culinary school did your chef go to when he/ she has no clue how much salt to add? That is a rookie mistake. We also had it removed from our bill (obviously that is what any decent restaurant would do) but that didn’t make it ok. It was still one of the worst meals I have ever had.
Restaurantji Recommends
amazing steak, amazing salad, service was out standing, dine inside if available
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing food. Nice atmosphere and great service. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Service, food, and atmosphere all exceptional. Cannot give this enough stars. Cocktails were spectacular. Food favs were the melt-in-your-mouth lamb ribs, the milk bread, burrata, gnocchi, and oh my god the sirloin was to die for. Finished off with espresso and olive oil cake. YUMMERS
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
.Worse experience everrrrrrrr, hated the restaurant service is so bad and the owner who looks like a house maid working there is very rude and will talk to you disrespectfully and food takes almost 1 hour to be done and no ac inside I was literally sweating plus the restaurant is so empty there’s literally no one there and now I understand why but anyways they’re food is so bad and overpriceddddd so I left the restaurant I literally couldn’t eat their food
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Immaculate food, have been here multiple times and have never been disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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