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Reviewed by Toronto Life
  • 3029 New St. (at Guelph Line) View on map »
  • Burlington
  • 905-681-2882
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Editorial Review

Hidden at the terminus of a tiny alley in a Burlington shopping plaza, chef-owner Matteo Paonessa’s stylish little jewel-box of a restaurant is ambitious. At its best, the cooking is extraordinary, the flavours more interesting than at many of Blacktree’s big city peers. But Paonessa hobbles the restaurant’s considerable strengths with user-unfriendly flourishes. The chef’s ever-changing à la carte menu is exhibit A, composed of enigmatic names but no descriptions: one evening’s choices include Slambon, ...

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  • Closed Sunday and Monday
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