Aqua E Farina specializes in the art of traditional Italian cuisine with a focus on handmade pasta crafted from high-quality flour and fresh ingredients. The menu prioritizes authentic techniques that highlight the natural textures of semolina and egg-based doughs. Guests encounter a variety of regional preparations that emphasize balance, simplicity, and the structural integrity of every noodle shape. Expert preparation ensures that sauces adhere perfectly to the pasta, creating a cohesive experience for every palate. The environment remains centered on culinary precision, reflecting a deep respect for Mediterranean cooking traditions. This establishment delivers a clear, focused approach to Italian food that prioritizes the quality of the core components over excessive ornamentation, ensuring every plate serves as a testament to fundamental pasta-making expertise.
Aqua E Farina is widely regarded as a hidden gem, offering a cozy and intimate atmosphere that many diners find perfect for romantic dates or group gatherings. While reviews are mixed regarding the consistency of the pasta and the speed of service, many patrons praise the authentic Italian dishes, particularly the fresh pasta, calamari, and desserts like the tiramisu and ricotta dishes. The staff generally receives high marks for being warm, welcoming, and attentive, though some guests have noted occasional delays and varying experiences with food preparation. Despite occasional critiques concerning pricing or seasoning, most visitors describe the restaurant as a charming and highly recommended spot that provides a generous and flavorful dining experience.
Our server was extremely polite & efficient. The food was barely average, especially for what they are charging. We had the chicken parm. The breast was stringy & the sauce was not aribiata as ordered. The Caesar salad was far from what I have had in other local restaurants, some not even designated as Italian.
I came here with my lovely, exotic, wifey material, stay at home mother of a vietnamese wife. We were walking last month, on Monkland, to run some errands at Provigo while I explained how Provigo is deeply rooted in québécois culture, since my wife was adopted at eleven years old by my adorable in-laws Micheline & Joseph & I would love for her to appreciate my culture & to lose her oriental accent to fully integrate into our society. I'm sure anyone reading my review feels the same. Also, my useless son was staying at his buddy Étienne's house after his break up with the little korean girl that I liked. Although, I noticed my son seems much happier with Étienne than he was when he dated the little girl, & he spends more time at his buddy's house nowadays. Since he's been coming home really late (1 AM) recently, I think I will send him off to conversion camp at church this summer, so he meets some nice caucasian ladies to mingle with.
Long story short, we stumbled upon this restaurant & I decided to check it out. My wife did not feel acknowledged by the staff. I tried to explain to her that Italians are naturally aloof to coloured people & that she should get used to it. However, after having to wait a whole hour between arriving to the restaurant & getting our food on the table despite my presence (as you may have guessed from my name, I am German-Canadian from my grandfather's side), I think the issue simply resides within management. Fix this. Our San Pellegrino drinks were not too good either. The water also had an unclean, Polish water taste, as if a Pole had dipped the glass in sausage & Surströmming water beforehand. Fix this please.
Anyway, my wife ordered the truffle noodles. I loved how she struggled with pronouncing the name with her cute oriental accent! You should have been there, she sounded like she was saying'fétuchiné foongui ay tartoofo'! I ordered the lasagna. Although I am a man, I do not see why us men should be the quote unquote provider; the prices were a little steep to my liking. I preach equality between men & natural women. My lady & I agreed that it would be a little hard to split the bill properly, so we chose not try each other's food. Although I obviously did not get to try the truffle fettuccine, my wife said it was yummy, but a little heavy. I thought her portion was a bit small, but I guess it will help her maintain her slim figure, amirite 😂. I also wanted to order a salad for myself, but after seeing the 23$ price tag, I decided against getting it. A 23$ salad is something only a dumb person like my good for nothing son would buy to impress his quote unquote buddy Étienne. Meanwhile, my lasagna was delicious! I'm glad I did not share a single bite with the wife, I wolfed it down so fast, I was done before her little eyes could blink.
I did not want to tip, but I felt obliged to as I am a sucker for pretty waitresses. I paid about 40 something dollars. Will not come back until tip is abolished. FIX IT. A copy of this review will be sent to you by email if you wish.
Jun 26, 2026
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Service exécrable. Lent & on a dû signaler le serveur plusieurs fois pour commander.
Les plats sortent rapidement.
J'ai pris un spaghetti carbonara. Horrible. Les oeufs étaient brûlés & brouillés. On est loin d'une sauce onctueuse & crémeuse.
Leur salade César est très bien mais copieuse pour une entrée.
Si vous êtes du coin, allez plutôt chez Pasta Casa Recchia.
De plus, un des serveur ne parle pas français & à peine anglais.
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Service is a very bad joke.
It is slow & we had to wave at the waiter many times to get noticed & order.
The food itself came out fast, so that's a plus.
I took the spaghetti carbonara. It was a disaster. The eggs were not only scrambled but spots on them were burnt. The sauce was nothing close to creamy as it should be.
A positive note le was the Ceasar salad. Quite good, but it was huge, even as an appetizer.
If you are from the neighborhood, go to Pasta Casa Recchia.
Furthermore, one of the waiter did not speak French, & barely English.
Service was so slow at every step even to get menus. Asked twice to have glass of water. Wait to get somebody take the order. 1 hour to get the entree (Caesar salad !).
Food was ok.
Overall experience was not pleasant while paying 100% !
Amazing cuisine, really excellent chef. Lovely people serving & lovely atmosphere. Highly recommended. The desserts are heavenly. Everything is highest quality, & I am fussy about these things... lots of vegetarian options. Just a cool place all round.
J'ai commander des lasagnes & ma mère des pâtes au pecorino. Les lasagnes étaient assez sèches & la « sauce tomate » qui les accompagnait en dessous était très acide & écoeurante, on aurait dit une sauce en boîte pas chère . Les pâtes au pecorino étaient également assez sèche, & manquaient énormément de goût.
La bruschetta était pas mal.
La deco est joli mais les chaises en plastique font un peu cantine d'école.
Pour un total de 80 dollars sans boisson je ne reviendrai pas.
What an amazing little find! We must have walked by this place a hundred times. If you like Bistro America you will enjoy this place, great food, & the patio is beautiful in the summe
Je m'étais pris quelque peu en retard pour une réservation en ce dimanche de Fête des Mères, alors que je devais réserver une table pour quatre (4) dans un resto dans de ce coin de la ville. Parmi les quatre, une grand-mère & une arrière grand-mère. J'ai opté, sans être trop sûr de mon coup, pour Aqua E Farina, où il était encore possible de réserver. Finalement, ce fut un coup des plus heureux. J'avais, entre autre, quelques doutes sur la salle à manger, située dans un «quart» de sous-sol. Ces doutes ce sont vite évaporé. La salle à manger est des plus propres avec une belle décoration, simple & efficace. Dès notre entrée, nous avons tous trouvé la place très très sympathique. Tout le monde a commandé des plats de pâtes. J'avais commandé le même plat que celui qu'avait commandé une des convives. Moi, j'ai beaucoup apprécié mes pâtes «très» al dente, alors que l'autre convive les a trouvé «trop» al dente. Malgré cela, n'ayant pas tout mangé, elle s'est quand assuré d'emporter les restes...
On a pris une bouteille de vin, un Chianti Ricasoli. Excellent ! Le prix, très raisonnable.
Le service était excellent. Très sympathique.
Il n'est pas du tout dans mes habitudes de laisser des commentaires sur un restaurant que j'ai fréquenté. Mais notre groupe, on ne parvenait pas à s'expliquer le faible achalandage de ce restaurant, en cette soirée de Fête des Mères. On était arrivé tôt, vers 5h. On était seul. Pas de surprise, là. Mais quand on a quitté, à 18h30, que le tiers des tables étaient occupées. Pas normal ! Cette place mérite beaucoup mieux.
This is a wow the wow! Ici tout y est, la parfaite combinaison du service u sympathie, la qualité de la nourriture, la cuisson A1 du saumon, New York steak… le propriétaire est adorable, c'est de loin un resto must to Go on Tulum. 🌷
