Aqua E Farina se spécialise dans l'art de la cuisine italienne traditionnelle avec une emphase sur les pâtes artisanales façonnées à partir de farine de qualité supérieure et d'ingrédients frais. Le menu privilégie des techniques authentiques qui mettent en valeur les textures naturelles des pâtes à base de semoule et d'œufs. Les convives découvrent une variété de préparations régionales axées sur l'équilibre, la simplicité et l'intégrité structurelle de chaque forme de pâte. Une préparation experte garantit que les sauces adhèrent parfaitement aux pâtes, créant une expérience cohérente pour chaque palais. L'environnement demeure centré sur la précision culinaire, reflétant un profond respect pour les traditions culinaires méditerranéennes. Cet établissement livre une approche claire et rigoureuse de la cuisine italienne qui priorise la qualité des composants fondamentaux au détriment de l'ornementation superflue, assurant que chaque assiette témoigne d'un véritable savoir-faire.
Les avis concernant Aqua E Farina sont très partagés, reflétant des expériences allant de l'éloge enthousiaste à une déception marquée. De nombreux clients considèrent l'établissement comme une perle rare, soulignant la qualité authentique des pâtes faites maison, l'excellence des desserts et une atmosphère chaleureuse idéale pour les sorties en amoureux ou les repas de groupe. À l'inverse, plusieurs convives rapportent des expériences inconstantes, mentionnant des problèmes de lenteur dans le service, un rapport qualité-prix jugé parfois inadéquat et des préoccupations concernant la préparation des plats, notamment des pâtes fades ou trop cuites. Alors que certains clients estiment que les prix sont justifiés par la qualité, d'autres expriment leur frustration face aux coûts et aux délais, suggérant que, bien que le restaurant réussisse à offrir une expérience mémorable à beaucoup, la constance demeure un défi à relever.
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.
Quaint & romantic spot for authentic Italian food, fresh & flavorful.
We went for Valentines & there was a Table d'hôte spécial. We opted for À la carte. Excellent Burrata. Excellent Lasagna. Chicken parm was also cooked to perfection. & generous portion meals.
The service was mediocre, busy night certainly due to the event. Not sure if typical or not. But waitress never brought us our drinks or sharing plates. Still very welcoming & kind however.
Would return to try other pasta for sure.
16 févr. 2026
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Favorite Italian place! Their pasta sauce rosée is always delicious & they gracefully offered to add some chicken! In the appetizers, the calamari are always fresh & tasty, coming with a delicious side sauce, I highly recommend !
Also, don't forget to try their tiramisu & canoli, they are to die for !
We had an amazing experience at Aqua E Farina yesterday with a group of seven, & everything from the service to the food was exceptional. The staff were warm, attentive, & made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. The restaurant has a cozy, inviting atmosphere tucked into a quiet residential neighborhood-definitely a hidden gem.
I ordered the lasagna & honestly, it may have ruined all other lasagnas for me-perfectly layered, rich, & absolutely delicious. Everyone in our group raved about their dishes, & we were impressed by how reasonably priced everything was, especially given the quality. They also have a solid wine & alcohol selection that pairs well with the menu.
Parking is street parking, but it's free & not difficult to find if you're willing to walk a block or two. Totally worth it.
Highly recommend Aqua E Farina for a relaxed, authentic Italian dining experience. We'll definitely be back.
Food is DELICIOUS!!!!!! Everything taste good, food, drinks, waiters are amazing, I mean... Don't hesitate for a second!!! I have such a good time everytime I crave for pasta... it's the authentic italian place to go, period. Thank me later ;)
Went three times & the food was very good, very well executed & well balanced every time. I also like that the ambiance is quite relaxed. The prices are somewhat high, but they remain acceptable considering the quality. I've had bitter tasting bolognese & poorly cooked pastas for the same price in other Italian restaurants, but not here so that's great!
Lovely italian restaurant on Monkland. The food was excellent. I loved my fried calamari. Crispy & tasty. The arancini were amazing. Not too dry or hard. The pasta was al dente. I would definitely come back!
