Natalino delivers a concentrated experience of traditional Italian cuisine focused on fresh ingredients and time-honored preparation methods. The menu centers on handcrafted pasta varieties paired with rich, aromatic sauces that highlight regional culinary heritage. Patrons encounter a selection of hearth-baked pizzas featuring thin, blistered crusts topped with authentic cheeses and cured meats. Simple yet robust flavor profiles define the culinary approach, emphasizing the natural essence of high-quality vegetables and proteins. The physical space maintains a functional aesthetic that prioritizes clarity and efficiency for those seeking a straightforward meal. Every dish reflects a dedication to technical consistency, ensuring that the preparation of staples like risotto and veal remains reliable and methodical. This establishment operates with a singular focus on providing recognizable, classic Mediterranean textures through a streamlined and disciplined approach to cooking.
Natalino is widely recognized as a welcoming local staple for authentic Italian cuisine, offering a menu that consistently delights guests with fresh, homemade flavors and generous portions. Diners frequently praise the restaurant for its warm, relaxed atmosphere and its versatility as a venue for both casual meals and significant celebrations like weddings and birthdays. While the majority of reviews highlight the exceptional, attentive, and professional service provided by the staff, the overall experience is further enhanced by the inviting terrace and a well-curated selection of drinks. Despite occasional mentions of noise or isolated service delays, the consensus remains overwhelmingly positive, with many patrons expressing long-term loyalty and a strong desire to return for the consistently high quality and memorable hospitality.
Natalino is the best pizza place in west island. The place is cozy, the restaurant is located in the lakeshore. It's a family place & also ideal for a date. I recommend!
Amazing place, but yesterday we ordered pizza to go after our dinner. We didn't open the box beforehand because there was no reason. When we got home, we saw this. It looks like someone left over someone's food in there :( All the pieces are different, I don't know how this happened.
Where do I even begin with Natalino…
Can I give more than 5 stars?!
We originally came here on a whim because I was craving a margarita pizza 🍕. What we didn't expect was to completely fall in love with the atmosphere, the staff, & the experience as a whole.
Not long after, we got engaged there, & the team made the evening feel so incredibly special that we ended up choosing Natalino as our wedding venue too.
From start to finish, the attention to detail, the patience with my endless back-&-forth questions (sorry again 😅), & the genuine care from everyone involved helped bring one of the most meaningful nights of our lives to life.
What made it even more special was seeing how much our guests loved it too. Days later, we're still getting messages from people saying how amazing the food, service, & atmosphere were, & how badly they want to go back.
The staff truly went above & beyond. They took the time to learn many of our guests' names, constantly made sure my husband & I were taken care of, & made the entire evening feel effortless & warm.
From our very first visit with Ben as our waiter (shoutout to my new favorite human), to all the time Mat spent helping me plan, to the incredible team the night of, CJ, Jake, Liam, & everyone else involved… I am endlessly grateful.
Thank you for giving us memories we'll carry forever 🤍
Excellent service, gracious & humorous waiter, warm ambiance & lovely Italian music. The caesar salad was very good, the gluten free pizza was just okay. Very good value.
My wife's ravioli was very good, as was my pizza. But the highlights might have been the endive salad & gin cocktail. Our waiter was very friendly & helped us make the right choice. Wonderful neighbourhood restaurant.
Je suis allée chez Natalino pour une occasion spéciale avec ma fille le 13 octobre.
D’abord, le service était familier & peu professionnel, la serveuse étant semi-infantilisante (voir condescendante) avec ma fille de 7 ans.
La nourriture fut passable. De petites toasts Melba offertes avec sauce & fromage grillé digne des années 80 en entrée, pizza équivalente à une chaîne telle Dominos & pâtes vongole pour moi, bonnes.
Lors de notre visite, toute une section du restaurant était en rénovation & fermée par un plastique “scellé”. Quiconque ayant fait des rénovations sait à quel point cela n’est jamais hermétique complètement, ce qui est choquant pour un environnement où l’hygiène est de mise.
Le comble fut de constater que des ouvriers étaient en plein travaux, une fois notre repas commandé. Bruits de perceuse, marteau, échafaudages qui font un vacarme nous ont accompagné tout le long du repas. J’étais abasourdie que l’on ne vienne pas nous voir pour s’excuser, d’emblée. Après que j’aie soulevé le point à un serveur qui circulait comme si tout était normal, je me suis fait répondre que cela allait cesser d’ici 5 min, ce ne fut évidement pas le cas. Suite à mon commentaire, le volume de la musique fut significativement augmenté pour en faire un beau capharnaüm. C’était risible mais comme j’étais avec ma fille, je me suis retenue de me lever & de partir.
J’ai par la suite demandé à être déplacée de l’autre côté du restaurant car on nous avait assises à 1 pied de la pellicule de plastique. On m’a repondu que cela n’allait faire aucune différence (?) & que cela allait terminer incessamment. Évidemment, ce ne fut pas le cas & à nouveau, aucune excuse du serveur. Comme si tout était normal.
Après avoir payé & sur le pas de la porte, la serveuse est venue me donner un coupon rabais de 50$, ce qui fut apprécié mais c’était trop peu trop tard.
Ce qui m’a le plus choqué, c’est que tous les clients ont mangé sans broncher. Natalino est chanceux d’avoir des clients aussi dociles. Peut-être venaient-ils en toute connaissance de cause? Alors que tout coûte de plus en plus cher, je les trouve effrontés d’opérer pendant ces travaux.
Pour ma part, avant de m’assoir pour passer un moment de qualité avec ma fille, après une semaine chargée, j’aurais aimé qu’on m’avertisse des travaux en cours afin que je choisisse d’y souper, ou non.
Je cherche maintenant quelqu’un à qui donner ce certificat cadeau car je n‘y reviendrai en aucun cas.
