We love to hit new spots but sometimes stick close to home. We noticed the sign outside “people’s choice for restaurant of the year” and went in. Great choice in Stittsville! There were families, couples, sports fans, etc. Nice ambience for a spot in a strip mall—café, bar and grill. Somehow they manage romantic candlelit tables and booths of both sports fans and families. Our table for 2 was in front of the window…not near the big TV or the bar. The TV was unobtrusive. The menu had lots to choose from—appetizers and pizza at a table nearby looked very good.
We shared a bottle of wine and each chose the 2 most expensive items on the menu, $23 & $ 24 which included soup or salad, entrée and choice of pasta, rice or potato. First came nice, warmed buns with butter or spiced oil & balsamic vinegar. Salads were fresh & delicious—one Caesar, one house. The Caesar dressing had good flavour, not too heavy or garlicky. The house was loaded with fresh greens and crisp vegetables and again a light, tasty vinaigrette. The entrees were absolutely delicious—succulent and first-rate. 1st was veal stuffed with spicy Italian sausage in creamy sauce, roasted vegetables and the house spaghetti with Bolognese sauce. Incredibly moist chicken breast stuffed with pancetta, onions, asparagus & spinach in a port wine sauce with roast potatoes and the same vegetables. Unbelievable! The roasted vegetables were very generous, crisp and flavourful (broccoli, zucchini, red peppers, cauliflower, snow peas). Extras were enjoyed for lunch the next day! We noticed everyone left with containers so all servings were large. Lingering, romantic dinner, wine (BTW—lots of selections), and entrée, tip included for well under $100. We loved it and judging by comments around us and observations by other patrons we weren’t alone. We’ll definitely be back.
W.C.
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We shared a bottle of wine and each chose the 2 most expensive items on the menu, $23 & $ 24 which included soup or salad, entrée and choice of pasta, rice or potato. First came nice, warmed buns with butter or spiced oil & balsamic vinegar. Salads were fresh & delicious—one Caesar, one house. The Caesar dressing had good flavour, not too heavy or garlicky. The house was loaded with fresh greens and crisp vegetables and again a light, tasty vinaigrette. The entrees were absolutely delicious—succulent and first-rate. 1st was veal stuffed with spicy Italian sausage in creamy sauce, roasted vegetables and the house spaghetti with Bolognese sauce. Incredibly moist chicken breast stuffed with pancetta, onions, asparagus & spinach in a port wine sauce with roast potatoes and the same vegetables. Unbelievable! The roasted vegetables were very generous, crisp and flavourful (broccoli, zucchini, red peppers, cauliflower, snow peas). Extras were enjoyed for lunch the next day! We noticed everyone left with containers so all servings were large. Lingering, romantic dinner, wine (BTW—lots of selections), and entrée, tip included for well under $100. We loved it and judging by comments around us and observations by other patrons we weren’t alone. We’ll definitely be back.