La Capannina Restaurant

My husband ordered the pasta combo and was very disappointed. The lasagna was horribly over-cooked mush. My dinner was fine, but it certainly spoiled our meal having one of the two so poor. It was interesting that the waitress never asked my husband why he left so much of his meal on his plate.....

On my birthday the family took me to LaCampannina Restaurant 21 George St. Brampton. Reservations were for 7:00pm. Well we were not served until 8:30pm with H'orderves at about 9:00pm. My husband was served with charcoal burned steak, and was asked if he wanted another one to take home "was the same" replied no. My son's fish was dry and hard. Now my food Linguini with Fresh Fish looked very good but was very spicy when I asked for no spices or wine due to allergies, but I woke up sick.

I Didn't Know, Did You?

It must be Brampton's best kept restaurant secret. I didn't know La Capannina was open for lunch on weekdays and over the years I was repeatedly told they weren't. Upon discovering this we returned to enjoy an unhurried lunch built around their appetizers. I won't bore you with the details other than to say everything was perfectly executed. Chef Massimo is a perfectionist and sources only the freshest ingredients. A bonus, our waiter was relaxed and throughly professional. If you need a quiet place for a superior mid-day meal, I haven't found a better location in the area.

So Refreshing!

With 30 years of serving extraordinary Italian food in the little house in downtown Brampton, it was refreshing to return here and experience their well-polished service and culinary expertise again. A few changes have taken place over the years, all improvements, and the food seems to become more refined as the years pass. Some menu items stand out as our particular favourites. The Mussels Marinara cooked in their distinctive spicy sauce shouldn't be missed. The Caesar Salad pays tribute to Caesar with just enough garlic and anchovy to earn the title. Their ever-different Pasta Trio Special that is always available, though not on the menu, is an excellent introduction to their repertoire for newcomers. The linguine with fresh clams is our personal standard for this item. Fresh seafood is a particular strength here too and often my choice.

It is hard to fault an establishment that consistently provides exactly what I expect. I have been here on a number of occassions in the past, but not for several years. It was my memories of the last experience that prompted me to come back, this time with a party of 10. Although a little dated, the restaurant has a wonderful warm atmosphere, which is made even more special by the gracious staff. The service was second to none and the food was a treat. It seems to me that you would be hard pressed to find better, maybe more modern, but definately not better.