That’s Italian Ristorante

Odd location for a restaurant. We found it via search coming back from Wonderland.
The restaurant is comfy but dimly lit. They sell pesto, sauces and olives at the front, as well as other Italian staples.
Excellent well flavoured dishes. Our group of 6 all had pasta and enjoyed it. I had the raviolone — the pesto was delicious. Could have used more chicken — only a quarter of a chicken breast was used.
A few issues. The bread was truly a disappointment for an Italian restaurant. Cold and stale. The pasta portions were very small, even for the smaller eaters in the group. To have a good meal, even a light eater would likely need an appetizer as well as an pasta dish, so likely at least $ 30-​$ 40 dollars. The entrées may be bigger, but are also more expensive. I would say this restaurant is more $$$ rather than $$. The service at the end was incredibly slow considering how quiet the restaurant was.

The welcome at the door was warm and friendly by the owner. He recommended dishes right away. The atmosphere is nice with nice table touches and good quality flatware. The welcome by the owner and watching him go table to table talking with people made it feel more like dinner at his warm and welcoming house than a restaurant.
The bread was served with a very spicy dipping sauce that is very addictive.
We had seafood pasta, arugula salad and spinach/​white pasta with asparagus. I was sad when I finished as it was soon good.
Desert was a delicious cheesecake. so good…

Really good pizza and amazing pastabusy night no reservation they squeezed us in next time we make a reservation but really good looking food

The portion of the food and the wine is great compared to any Italian restaurants you would go in Toronto, I guess that’s because this is Italian area. I had the sea bass which was very soft and good, glass of wine was very generous in portion for only $ 8 glass.
Based on what the party says, the food was great, potions good and service not bad at all. Good atmosphere as well. I would certainly come back again and try the pastas and pizzas. Should make good venue for valentine, anniversary, birthday, etc.

Had lunch here with my coworker on Monday. I had the gnocchi it was just like my grandma’s. Very homemade and the portion was perfect. The polenta fries were really good also. I would return here any time i am back in Canada.

Good Italian food. Had fried calamari –perfectly fried at the right temperature. Had the penne panceta with Vodka — pasta all dente and great sauce. Place is elegantly decorated.

Excellent, good quality food. Service is always top notch. Have also hosted a few private events here with zero complaints. Definitely one of the best restaurants in Woodbridge.

Great food, great portions. My best lunch friend location :)

Loved the food even though they were busy with a large party. Awesome food and service. Will definitely go back with family.

I haven’t had food here yet, but I’m going to get some pizza tonight because it was highly recommended by someone my mom knows.
Now, I’m giving this place a 5 star based on the idiotic reviews I’m reading when people give them a 1 or 2 stars.
First of all, most of them said the food was great. Pretty sure that doesn’t mean because you think it tastes good but is overpriced is a good enough reason to rate them badly. This is someone’s business you jerks. You’re making their ratings go down because you’re cheap?
Anyway…
5 stars because I’M sure it’ll be great!
****UPDATE***** just as I predicted. Delish!

I had dinner at That’s Italian on a Friday evening. My party of 5 had reaervations for 6:30, and when we arrived the restaurant was fairly empty. We were seated at a nice table near the back of the restaurant. The restaurant is fairly small but they have quite a few tables and a good sized private space downstairs by the restrooms that seems to be used for parties. We ordered polents fries (so good!!) and fried calamari (which got rave reviews by the others in my party and looked amazing) as appetizers. For dinner, I ordered the griglia pizza, which had peppers, zucchini, mozzarella, and bocconcini. It was amazing. The others in my party also enjoyed their dishes very much (diavola pizza, pollo entrée, and seafood linguine). For dessert I tried their feature of the evening, pumpkin cheesecake. It was delicious and tasted just like pumpkin pie. All of their cheesecakes come from the Dream Factory, which is the company that makes The Cheesecake Factory cheesecakes.
Our server was very friendly and patient, and the service we received was outstanding. I would definitely return to That’s Italian!

I visited this place recently with my boyfriend and my cousin and although I enjoyed myself I’m wondering if the company and fact that I hadn’t seen my cousin in forever played the largest part in my positive experience there.
The location itself I found a little hard to find, it’s in a small industrial like plaza and was rather unassuming but it did have the plus of free parking. The space was in my opinion on the small side however it did seem rather spaciously laid out with a clean and classic décor. It seemed like they did have a patio located at the back of the restaurant however we opted for a quaint little table so I was never able to check it out.
The service was above par, our waitress was extremely pleasant, knowledgeable and made the dining experience a treat with helpful suggestions and just the right amount of banter for a chuckle or two. She directed me to a delicious cab red which was delightful and paired rather well with my dinner selection.
Because we all weren’t famished we decided to go straight for our main courses. Now it may just have been a a poor selection on my part but I did decide to try one of the house specials, the sword fish which I will admit I had never tried before and it didn’t really knock my socks off. However The gnocchi my cousin ordered was literally to die for it was melt in your mouth good and I believe made fresh in house. The parmesan chicken was another super flavorful and hearty dish but out of the three mine was unfortunately my least favorite.
The delicious fresh baked Nutella bun was a real treat and def made up for my entrée but I do feel that even though they claim to be authentic Italian they seemed to miss the mark a tad for me. For the price and portion sizes I felt that a little something was missing and as a result I’m a little on the fence when it comes to rating… In all fairness I would give them a 3 ½ star but I would def return again.

My husband and I had dinner last night. We shared the calamari which was very good. I had the seafood linguini which was loaded with seafood and a light rose sauce. My husband has the pesto gnocchi not too heavy and very flavorful. The waitress was friendly and attentive. This is our 3^rd time being there and we have loved the food and service!

I had the pleasure of eating at That’s Italian when my Zio (uncle) recommended it last minute. We had already made reservations at a nearby Italian restaurant but decided to try this place out. We walked into what seemed like a tiny restaurant (much more seating downstairs) and were excited for an authentic Italian dinner.
Service: First and foremost our server, Janette, was great. I am guilty of being very critical over service but Janette did her job seamlessly. She was courteous but not pushy and validated our experience by asking how everything was when we were enjoying it. The hostess was also appreciated by offering us a espresso when we finished eating and delivering it promptly.
The food: We order grilled calamari as an appetizer which was delicious (Guilty pleasure is that I prefer fried). I ordered the grey goose penne alla vodka. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Why you ask?
— Huge portion
— Full of flavour
— Panchetta. You can’t go wrong with panchetta
— Who doesn’t like premium liquor?
On a side note — I am impressed by the owners involvement on this Unilocal page! Going the extra mile to impress your customers is what keeps a restaurant successful for many years.

Lukewarm soup, small portion of pasta with no flavour. Not impressed at all, many more great Italian restaurants in Woodbridge. Very disappointed.

I have visited That’s Italian twice, once for a Savour York Region promotion, and another for a Unilocal Elite event. Combining both experience, the food was delicious. The ambiance was casual fine and cozy. I liked that the waitresses and bartenders were friendly. Even we were here for discounted Savour York Region food, the waitress allowed me to use a Unilocal Check In offer to get free rosemary garlic bread. By the way, the garlic bread was very good. The portion is big here, so don’t over-​order.
I get the feeling that the owner really wants to give customers an Italian good time, with a friendly atmosphere, lots of good food and laughter.

Classy jazzy quaint and romantic this is the place for a date or for a glass of wine and pasta
I enjoy going to the mom and pop restaurants because they take a level of pride and recognize their influence on the level if enjoyment
Joe is one of those guys
Fresh generous salads, anything with Arugula gets my nod, and a properly done (meaning crisp batter and served right out of the fryer) Calamari
I enjoy polenta and I enjoy making it with a dollop of slow cooked sauce and melted cheese on top… Joe does it the same way
Now the pizza arrives and a well cooked crust and the right amount of heft to every slice
They also do take out and the family sized pizzas keep the locals well fed but you can order anything and enjoy it at home.
Honest and authentic Italian food is what they do and they do it very well
Mangia!

Ohhhkayyyy pisani! Zio Kristiano is gonna tell you a thing or two about this great freakin’ place in Woodbridge (aka dudebridge) Bro!
Being a proud EYE-​talian (born and raised), I’ve grown up with a refined palate when it comes to quality eats from my motherland. Is your sauce over cooked? I ain’t eating it. Pasta too soft? It’s not happening. Cheese from Costco? Get ouutta here Bro! It’s safe to say when it comes to Italian eats, I’m kind of a snob.
Several weeks ago I was at the Savour York Region media launch party and restaurant owner Joe L was present sampling some of delicious pizza. We got to talking and like any good Italian made sure my plate was loaded with one of every kind of pizza (so much for eating paleo I guess) But I was glad he did, each variety of pizza possessed a flavor combination that made my taste buds tingle. Far and away my favourites were the spicy (diavalo) and the the pepperoni and cheese (classic). They’re on the regular menu so if Pizza is your game make sure you try these two!
More recently I stopped by to say hello at their Woodbridge location, and have a quick (healthy) lunch. Joe was there and we chatted — he’s a super nice guy, if you see him say hi! I ended up ordering the arugula salad which was done with shaved parmigiano cheese and a light lemon and olive oil dressing AND the grilled calamari which was done in balsamic reduction (I believe) with olives and capers — perfectly cooked!
The décor is gorgeous and the staff were super attentive (which is great to see they’ve improved now since past reviews). Not to mention the meal was reasonably priced and l left comfortable and full. If you’re looking for a private dinner, they have a great private dining room in the basement that comes equipped with anything you might need to conduct a business lunch (TV screen, computer hook up, etc)
What’s even cooler is, if you LOVE the food at this location they’ve also got a new EXPRESS location that JUST opened up in Richmond Hill so you can get their food quick time on the go!
Looking forward to coming back many times again because I mean… THAT’S ITALIAN!
Eatcrest Out!

Dropped by That’s Italian Ristorante for Savour York Region 2013: Lunch Menu $ 20
Polpetti Al Forono — Homemade Italian Meatballs smothered in tomato sauce, topped with Grana Padano Cheeses and served with crostini
Fettuccine Di Bosco — Truffle-​scented cream sauce, portobello and porcini mushroom topped with crispy Italian pancetta
Tiramisu
Food is quite delicious. Love the rich creamy pasta. Meatballs were a little cold inside. Tiramisu made in house was divine!
The service though is definitely an issue. There was only 1 waitress working during lunch shift while I was dining in and being understaffed, service definitely lacking. I do feel sorry for the lone waitress but I don’t like to feel I am such a nuisance when I ask for some iced water 3 times when my glass never got filled up since I sat down.

This would be a 5 star rating had it not been for the uneven service. Food was AMAZING!
We visited this restaurant as a friend had heard about it and wanted to try it for her birthday. Reservations were made and our table was ready when we arrived.
Our waitress was quite welcoming, asked if we had ever visited before and then made some recommendations. We ordered a bottle of wine and appetizers… fresh, lightly dressed salads… excellent…and a pizza. It was excellent as well.
As I was the DD for the evening, I ordered a pop… it did not come when the wine came. Asked again… waitress apologized and said she would bring it right over. Didn’t. Asked a third time… same drill. an apology but still no pop. Our appetizers came and were consumed… still no drink… main course arrived… still no drink. Asked again… same routine. Finally. after asking for it a 5^th time, she went and got (I’d say a good 45 minutes after the first time asking for it). Every time she said she’d get it… she’d wander off elsewhere… a few times (while walking by) she’d say…“I’ll get you your pop” but never did. It became a running joke at our table.
Our food was delicious. I ordered the gnocchi… perhaps the best I’ve ever had at a restaurant. 5 plus stars (yes it was that good). Dining companions ordered a pizza (said it was amazing), penne a la vodka (excellent), scaloppini (excellent as well).
Dessert had to be ordered as well… and as the cakes were from the Cheesecake Factory bakery, it was mandatory (lol). They did not disappoint.
Ordered a tea while companions ordered coffees, lattes, cappuccinos. My tea did not come… had to ask for it. Apology again… but still no tea. Asked a 2^nd time… she finally brought it over and apologized while laughing and saying something about a mental block concerning my drink orders.
In summary… the food was excellent, nice dining atmosphere, EXCELLENT food, excellent desserts, VERY POOR SERVICE.
Would love to go back, but memories of the service has prevented it from happening.