An unexpectedly exquisite experience! Tucked away in what might appear to be a basement apartment (only at night time), this restaurant has ambience, menu and taste of one of finest Italian restaurants I have ever visited! A definite must visit while in the City of Roses, Windsor.
Me and my partner enjoy coming to the Cookshop every anniversary and birthdays. We always enjoy the food. We especially look forward to the bread and garlic butter, as well as their special spicy sauce. Our most recent visit we had amazing service from Carlos Junior. He was attentive, kind and ensured we had a great dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ignacio Norena Martín
Beautiful place with really good Italian food. The service from Carlos Jr was great! Thank you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cannoli, Spaghetti Carbonara
Farrid Mailloux
Very noisy and cramped. This summer we had a group and their air conditioning wasn't working properly, not sure it was a one time thing tho. Owner gave us a gift card but we weren't allowed to use it with that hot sweaty inconvenienced meal. I found out when the owner came out to tell me I was not allowed to use it with very little tact. we decided to wait till winter to use the gift card and that was my last visit as I am not enjoying the experience there anymore due to not only those experiences and the quality of the food is not what it was.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Stroganoff
Bella C
Atmosphere is very intimate, cozy and beautiful. Service was great. Wine, bread, appetizers (though very overpriced), and Caesar salad were also amazing, though my lasagna was very salty and also very expensive I didn’t care for it. Infact everything was expensive. Our total cost for our group costed more than a mortgage payment!
If you have a young child that requires a highchair or booster seat you may need to bring your own in as they don’t have any. This also means they don’t have a children’s menu though you can modify what they have on their menu to make it kid friendly (no macaroni and cheese or chicken fingers).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Caesar Salad, Tiramisu
Eric Papineau
A heartfelt culinary experience
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brandon Fasan
Fantastic food! The stroganoff was definitely better than I expected. I was sad to have missed the braised short rib pasta which was just recently phased out for new seasonals but it just gives me an excuse to come back if it goes back on the menu. The salad and bread were far better than typical, even for an upscale spot like this. Presentation and service start to finish all fantastic and really completes the experience. Everything I am most interested in on the menu does seem to be a bit on the pricey side, however with inflation these days it's not unreasonable, but it's also not a price point that I will be returning on a frequent basis, but will likely save for date night or celebration. All things considered, five stars, thank you to Junior and Dave. I hope to come again to try more fantastic food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Stroganoff
Hattie Clarricoates
Had our monthly date night here. Quiet and romantic. The service was perfectly timed and Carlos, our server, was very knowledgeable about wine pairings and menu items. My only complaints would be my carbonara was very salty, I think the chef didn’t account for the saltiness of the pancetta. Also maybe add a few more items to the appetizer menu that aren’t raw or fish (picky bf) But overall a fantastic experience
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Meghan Eyre
Me and my boyfriend ate here for the first time last night, and we absolutely loved it. The bread they serve before your food is perfect; crispy edges with a super soft centre, incredibly fresh. We got it with the bruschetta and it’s one of, if not the best, bruschetta I’ve ever had.
We enjoyed the caprese and the tenderloin tips as appetizers, and the carbonara and gnocchi gorgonzola as our main pasta dishes. We loved everything we were served, every bite we had last night was delicious.
Would have loved to try dessert, as I’m sure it would’ve been fantastic, but we were absolutely stuffed! Next time we definitely will give some a try though!
The atmosphere and service were top notch. Both the owner and our server were attentive, welcoming, and polite. The dim lighting made for a more intimate environment, and the whole place just looked very classy. Before our meal was even over, my partner and I were already chatting about how we definitely have to return again soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
LAURIE MARIANO
Amazing atmosphere and food! It was our 20 year anniversary and could not have picked a better place! So cozy and romantic! Our waiter Carlos jr was excellent and the fact that the owner came over serval times to make sure everything was too our liking made us feel like family! Definitely our go to place from now on! Highly recommended! ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheese Cake, Grilled Calimari, House Salad, House Bread
This place is a fabulous dining experience. It’s dark and cozy. Service is excellent. The food is rich and satisfying. The bread is so good. It’s coated in a rosemary salt and served with a whipped garlic butter. Decent wine selection as well.
Parking: Parking is in the rear of the restaurant on Pellisier.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Caesar Salad, House Bread
Carlos Fernandez
Use to be good with the old owners. New owners not holding it down. Apps arent anything special , steaks are never cooked to your likings and over priced drinks…entrees portions are small for the price. Definitely not as fancy as the other places you can spend your hard earn money at. Went out with the whole family of 10 and 2 of the family members enjoyed the meal.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Paul Azzopardi
The food was excellent The service was amazing Definitely will return
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Australian Lamb Rack, House Bread
Benjamin Holmes
Katherine and Spencer made a very memorable evening. Would definitely recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Hutchison
Four of us were welcomed by Carlos Jr. and served by Ian. Excellent service, perfect dining experience, excellent food. I wish I lived in Windsor, I would be back next week! Easily the best dining experience I've had in the recent memory.
An unexpectedly exquisite experience! Tucked away in what might appear to be a basement apartment (only at night time), this restaurant has ambience, menu and taste of one of finest Italian restaurants I have ever visited! A definite must visit while in the City of Roses, Windsor.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Creme Brulee, Tiramisu, Grilled Calimari, Salmon Fillet, House Bread
Me and my partner enjoy coming to the Cookshop every anniversary and birthdays. We always enjoy the food. We especially look forward to the bread and garlic butter, as well as their special spicy sauce. Our most recent visit we had amazing service from Carlos Junior. He was attentive, kind and ensured we had a great dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Beautiful place with really good Italian food. The service from Carlos Jr was great!
Thank you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cannoli, Spaghetti Carbonara
Very noisy and cramped.
This summer we had a group and their air conditioning wasn't working properly, not sure it was a one time thing tho. Owner gave us a gift card but we weren't allowed to use it with that hot sweaty inconvenienced meal. I found out when the owner came out to tell me I was not allowed to use it with very little tact. we decided to wait till winter to use the gift card and that was my last visit as I am not enjoying the experience there anymore due to not only those experiences and the quality of the food is not what it was.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Stroganoff
Atmosphere is very intimate, cozy and beautiful. Service was great. Wine, bread, appetizers (though very overpriced), and Caesar salad were also amazing, though my lasagna was very salty and also very expensive I didn’t care for it. Infact everything was expensive. Our total cost for our group costed more than a mortgage payment!
If you have a young child that requires a highchair or booster seat you may need to bring your own in as they don’t have any. This also means they don’t have a children’s menu though you can modify what they have on their menu to make it kid friendly (no macaroni and cheese or chicken fingers).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Caesar Salad, Tiramisu
A heartfelt culinary experience
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fantastic food! The stroganoff was definitely better than I expected. I was sad to have missed the braised short rib pasta which was just recently phased out for new seasonals but it just gives me an excuse to come back if it goes back on the menu. The salad and bread were far better than typical, even for an upscale spot like this. Presentation and service start to finish all fantastic and really completes the experience. Everything I am most interested in on the menu does seem to be a bit on the pricey side, however with inflation these days it's not unreasonable, but it's also not a price point that I will be returning on a frequent basis, but will likely save for date night or celebration. All things considered, five stars, thank you to Junior and Dave. I hope to come again to try more fantastic food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Stroganoff
Had our monthly date night here. Quiet and romantic. The service was perfectly timed and Carlos, our server, was very knowledgeable about wine pairings and menu items. My only complaints would be my carbonara was very salty, I think the chef didn’t account for the saltiness of the pancetta. Also maybe add a few more items to the appetizer menu that aren’t raw or fish (picky bf) But overall a fantastic experience
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Me and my boyfriend ate here for the first time last night, and we absolutely loved it.
The bread they serve before your food is perfect; crispy edges with a super soft centre, incredibly fresh. We got it with the bruschetta and it’s one of, if not the best, bruschetta I’ve ever had.
We enjoyed the caprese and the tenderloin tips as appetizers, and the carbonara and gnocchi gorgonzola as our main pasta dishes. We loved everything we were served, every bite we had last night was delicious.
Would have loved to try dessert, as I’m sure it would’ve been fantastic, but we were absolutely stuffed! Next time we definitely will give some a try though!
The atmosphere and service were top notch. Both the owner and our server were attentive, welcoming, and polite. The dim lighting made for a more intimate environment, and the whole place just looked very classy. Before our meal was even over, my partner and I were already chatting about how we definitely have to return again soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing atmosphere and food! It was our 20 year anniversary and could not have picked a better place! So cozy and romantic! Our waiter Carlos jr was excellent and the fact that the owner came over serval times to make sure everything was too our liking made us feel like family! Definitely our go to place from now on! Highly recommended! ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheese Cake, Grilled Calimari, House Salad, House Bread
Restaurantji Recommends
This place is a fabulous dining experience. It’s dark and cozy. Service is excellent. The food is rich and satisfying. The bread is so good. It’s coated in a rosemary salt and served with a whipped garlic butter. Decent wine selection as well.
Parking: Parking is in the rear of the restaurant on Pellisier.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Caesar Salad, House Bread
Use to be good with the old owners. New owners not holding it down. Apps arent anything special , steaks are never cooked to your likings and over priced drinks…entrees portions are small for the price. Definitely not as fancy as the other places you can spend your hard earn money at. Went out with the whole family of 10 and 2 of the family members enjoyed the meal.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
The food was excellent
The service was amazing
Definitely will return
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Australian Lamb Rack, House Bread
Katherine and Spencer made a very memorable evening. Would definitely recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Four of us were welcomed by Carlos Jr. and served by Ian. Excellent service, perfect dining experience, excellent food. I wish I lived in Windsor, I would be back next week! Easily the best dining experience I've had in the recent memory.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salmon Fillet
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