The Old Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar
Toronto
At a glance
The Old Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar, located at 2228 Niagara Stone Road in vibrant Niagara-on-the-Lake, is a welcoming destination for those searching for quality dining experiences close to Toronto. This restaurant offers a varied menu inspired by Tuscan cuisine, providing hearty and satisfying meals for both lunch and dinner. The atmosphere is relaxed and inviting, perfectly complementing its extensive wine selection, which features over 100 wines with 16 available by the glass. Families and groups will find this location accommodating, as it includes three spacious rooms suitable for gatherings of all sizes.
The Old Winery is well-known for its commitment to quality and freshness. Their scratch kitchen ensures that all sauces, dressings, and ingredients are meticulously prepared from whole foods. A distinctive feature of this venue is its authentic wood-burning pizza oven, providing diners with a genuine taste of Italy right in Ontario.
In addition to its regular offerings, The Old Winery presents enticing weekend specials that highlight seasonal and local ingredients, making each visit unique and memorable. Oenophiles will appreciate the wine and ice wine tastings, as well as the option to purchase select bottles to take home.
With both indoor and outdoor dining options, guests can enjoy their meals either in the main dining room or on the patio, weather permitting. The restaurant operates from Tuesday to Sunday, from noon to 9 PM, making it a flexible choice for lunch and dinner plans. Reservations are recommended, especially for larger parties. This venue is a delightful choice for those looking to enjoy delicious food in a scenic area known for its culinary and viticultural offerings.
Reviews
I was excited to try the orecchiette pasta but I forgot to mention I have a nut allergy, so it came with the hazelnut sprinkle. I was so sad lol but I tried a bit of the pasta that didn't have nuts on it and tbh it was really bland... I ended up sharing the shrimp pasta with a friend and that was really good and flavourful albeit extremely oily. The prosciutto pizza (forgot the name) was tasty but it's a pretty basic combination of toppings/nothing special. I enjoyed the crispy thin crust but some of my friends didn't like it since they like thick crust better. Overall it was pretty average here. It's a bit pricy but the servings are quite large and we had to carb load prior to our marathon last weekend. The service was very slow and nothing extraordinary.
It was OK. Ordered a “Cabernet” pizza and a Carbonara pasta rocked up. Rather than waste the food, I said I’d have the pasta instead when it arrived. There’s no cream in carbonara!!! On a really positive note, they catered for my wife’s dietary restrictions really well.
Being a native born Italian ( palermitano Sicilian 😎) now a bflo ny resident, I am always on the hunt for great Italian food. The wife & I tried several pasta dishes (grilled chicken carbonara, orechiette with beef tips, ricotta gnocchi with gorgonzola cream sauce) all were fantastic!! However the carbonate was my least favorite, still good but the other two really stood out for me! I am not desert guy but after dinner we had the lemon ricotta cheesecake with the strawberry coulis sauce & wow also fabulous 😋! The best part of the whole experience was our server, Donna who was engaging & offering some fun bantering! We'll be back again! (Hopefully we won't miss out on the pizza next time) 🫣😊
One of the best Italian restaurants! Service is excellent and the wood-fired oven pizza is a must-try. The summer outdoor patio is lovely, and they have good wine too. Great place to dine!
It was a bit of a mixed experience for me. The service and atmosphere were great. It was lively, warm, and clearly one of the local favourites. The space has a lot of charm and history, and it’s an easy place to settle into for a relaxed meal. Food-wise, it didn’t fully land for me this time though honestly, we might’ve ordered the wrong things. I’d still be open to giving it another try if I’m back in the area.
