Best Canadian Restaurants in Thornhill

I requested a table close by the window and they were able to accommodate during the lunch hour. Our server Neil took care of us from the beginning to the end, he checked on us a few times to make sure everything was fine, my friend and I ordered the shrimp tacos and Tuna Poke Bowl to share, it was more than enough for us; the restaurant was busy but it wasn’t too noisy. I always enjoy the dining experience at this location and the staff are friendly and acknowledge your presence.

Awesome experience - food and service were excellent

Service was great. Bathrooms dirty. Good food but salad lettuce not fresh.

Too noisy, couldn’t hear our table conversation.

For the last round of birthday dinners, this time with family, we decided to try East Side Mario’s. I was surprised to realize I had never been here before, despite passing by the restaurant multiple times a week. We shared Calamari al Diavolo, Mozzarella Sticks, Bruschetta Flatbread, Linguine Chicken Amatriciana, Triple Threat Parmigiana, and Mario’s Chicken Parmigiana. Overall, the food quality was surprisingly good. While the Mozzarella Sticks and pastas were slightly above standard, given the reasonable pricing and generous portions, I have no complaints. The only dish that fell short was the Bruschetta Flatbread, which tasted bland compared to the others. The Parmigianas were the highlight, especially the Triple Threat, which was a first for me. The sauces were perfectly balanced, and the chicken was prepared beautifully, earning two thumbs up. However, the star of the night was the Calamari al Diavolo. The hearty tomato broth with just the right kick of spice, combined with the peppers and calamari, made it outstanding. Honestly, I wouldn’t mind coming back just for this dish, it’s that good. If there’s a better version out there, someone needs to enlighten me. While the food was satisfying, the service left room for improvement. Our designated server was spotty, with unclear answers to our inquiries and a lack of attentiveness. Thankfully, other servers stepped in and were more accommodating, which helped salvage the experience. Despite the service hiccups, I’m glad to have discovered this place. It’s a spot where I can enjoy good food and create great memories with family.