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Joe Badali's Ristorante Italiano & Bar
Joe Badali's Ristorante Italiano & Bar brings the taste of Italy to the heart of Toronto. Our fine country Italian cuisine and magnificent landscape captures the charm and savouries of Italy as well as our great city. On your first visit to Joe Badali's you'll immediately feel like you're one of the family. Joe and his extended family welcome you with open arms. "Remember once a Badali - always a Badali"
Joe Badali's is located in a 100 year old building featuring exposed brick walls, original hardwood floors and an exposed 16' ceiling. Joe's is interestingly comprised of many rooms, nooks and crannies. When you first enter through our antique wooden revolving door, you'll cheerfully be greeted by a member of the family at the front door.
Tradition, family, great food, and hospitality. Hold on to your fork!
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Joe Badali's is located in a 100 year old building featuring exposed brick walls, original hardwood floors and an exposed 16' ceiling. Joe's is interestingly comprised of many rooms, nooks and crannies. When you first enter through our antique wooden revolving door, you'll cheerfully be greeted by a member of the family at the front door.
Tradition, family, great food, and hospitality. Hold on to your fork!
27 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Rating Breakdown 27 reviews
5 stars
(5)
4 stars
(13)
3 stars
(9)
2 stars
(0)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- good for groups(17)
- fit for foodies(7)
- kid-friendly(7)
- special occasion(5)
- neighborhood gem(4)
- vibrant bar scene(4)
Joe Badali's Ristorante Italiano & Bar Reviews List
Review 1 for Joe Badali's Ristorante Italiano & Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Satisfied again
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We live south of Ottawa and always make a point to visit Joe's when in TO, and have never been disappointed in the food or service."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene
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Review 2 for Joe Badali's Ristorante Italiano & Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Busy spot!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We ate in the large back room. Tables are far too close to each other. Very busy with a Jay game and a hockey game ."
Dined on 04/04/2013
2006
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 3 for Joe Badali's Ristorante Italiano & Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great spot to dine before
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great spot to dine before an ACC event! Attentive staff made sure we ate, drank and got out in time for the game."
Dined on 28/03/2013
2010
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Review 4 for Joe Badali's Ristorante Italiano & Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Solid place for a pregame meal
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Lively place with good food for a pregame meal or a lunch."
Dined on 06/03/2013
2005
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 5 for Joe Badali's Ristorante Italiano & Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food is just ok. Could use
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food is just ok. Could use more flavour and spice. wine list good. Great location close to sports and entertainment district."
Dined on 04/03/2013
2006
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 6 for Joe Badali's Ristorante Italiano & Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food was good, well prepared
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was good, well prepared and presented."
Dined on 02/03/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 7 for Joe Badali's Ristorante Italiano & Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Enjoyed the variety of choices
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Enjoyed the variety of choices too."
Dined on 25/02/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 8 for Joe Badali's Ristorante Italiano & Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Convenient to sports locations
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Convenient to sports locations and central for tourists. The bar downstairs is a good little pub. Was not blown away by the food at dinner though. Just decent, really. Had something from the special theme menu (sausages) and found the flavour combination to be a bit odd..."
Dined on 21/02/2013
2010
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Review 9 for Joe Badali's Ristorante Italiano & Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
I was so glad to find a place
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I was so glad to find a place that could accommodate 24 people on one day's notice AND on Valentine's Day weekend. So the restaurant is excellent if you need to host a large group. However, our server was a tad sarcastic and it came off as rude to some of my guests. The food was mediocre... to be honest, not what I'd expected at all. But it wasn't terrible. Overall, had a good experience, but wouldn't choose to go there again unless I needed space for a large party and has no other option."
Dined on 15/02/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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Review 10 for Joe Badali's Ristorante Italiano & Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Kyle is awesome!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Came here for my birthday with a group last week. The food was great everyone was impressed. What impressed us the most though was our waiter Kyle! He was so friendly and accommodating and extremely friendly too! Would definitely come back here!"
Dined on 02/02/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 11 for Joe Badali's Ristorante Italiano & Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good "pre=game" place to eat
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We went to Joe Badali's for a pint and some food before a hockey game and the place was paked. It was lively but the food came quickly and the service was attentive. Great place for pre game."
Dined on 31/01/2013
2005
Special Features: good for groups
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Joe Badali's Ristorante Italiano & Bar
Based on the average of (16) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic