Ardo Restaurant

Pleasant, lively, chattery atmosphere. Kind and accommodating staff. The food was great! I tried a selection of their dishes and a few stood out to me. Their chick pea fritters appetizer is one of the best things on their menu. So light, satisfyingly crispy, and the unique chick pea taste makes these little crisps more addicting than your favorite french fries. Their gnocchi is spectacular. Each bite was so smooth and satisfying. Their cannoli is simply perfect. Everything you expect and more. Their absolute best item is the cream with candied lemon and fennel (not sure of its proper name). It is irresistible, such a smooth and elegant taste. I could eat tubs of it. The prices are slightly above my style of eatery, and their other dishes can be average. However they have many dishes which make the entire experience worth it. Overall, a pleasant experience!

Family run restaurant? Check. Authentic Italian? Check. Astonishingly deep wine list? Check. Sublime and sensationally presented plates? Check. Warm and friendly room and atmosphere?Check. Best cannoli you will EVER have this side of Naples? Check. We dined at Ardo a few weeks ago - and are going back soon - and we still look at each other with a stupid grin and go ‘damn that was a tremendous dining experience!” Sig other had the braised short rib and - I kid you not, she may have experienced a low level orgasm, it was that good. Just deep well seasoned flavor and unctuous-ness. I had the daily fish special and I can say I left the plate as clean as the moment before they plated it. Meaty flavorful sustainable Northwest Territories whitefish with golden beets. I think I passed out temporarily from the umami of crisp fish skin and the soft flaky texture and taste. Honestly, it’s going up on the list of top 10 meals. And I’m already wetting myself with excitement about going back again this week. I cannot wait. Edit: back again and braised beef and squid ink pasta in the back alley outdoor patio. Couple glasses Nero d’Avola, finished with cannoli and dreamy creamy pannacotta

Had a birthday dinner for my dear daughter last night. The restaurant was busy. The service was awesome (shout out to Anthony for the amazing service and wonderful sense of humour!!) We (there were 5 of us) enjoyed everything we ordered. I ordered Gnocchi and it was amazing! I will go back again in the new year :)

We were welcomed very warmly by the staff, and particularly enjoyed the decor and musical ambiance. To eat, we shared a burrata, a margherita pizza and the tartufo, which were all delightful. Our personal highlight was the burrata, which is imported from Italy. It’s fair to say it’s the best I’ve ever had in Canada. Would recommend this place!

Last night my friend, who was visiting from Portland, and me went to dinner to one of the best Italian restaurants in town. The owners Roberto and Alessandro are wonderful hosts, the service was impeccable, and the Sicilian dishes were exceptional. We had the Polpo (octopus), la pizza Milazzo, the scallops (a delicacy) and the best Carpaccio di Tonno I've ever had. Everything was ultra fresh and cooked or marinated to perfection, in some of the best olive oil imported from Italy. Try their great Sicilian wine selection and make sure to order their Negroni cocktail. All in all, a great dining experience, great atmosphere and hospitality. Grazie mille al chef Roberto e al host Alessandro, siete bravissimi!

Great service - restaurant was busy, but we felt very well taken care of. A few interesting but tasty house cocktails, delicious pasta (I had “tartufo”, spaghetti with anchovy butter and truffles) and partner had veal (perfectly cooked). Portions are a nice size, although I was still too full for dessert 😢. Good wine selection, not too big. Will definitely be back to try more appetizers (and the cannoli!). Make reservations if going on a Friday!