Boasting upscale Italian cuisine with homemade pastas, fresh meats, and sumptuous desserts, Taormina Lounge has been delighting its patrons for over 30 years. Our menus is strong on variety and originality and we work with only the freshest of ingredients and seasonings to compliment our recipes from the old country. Taormina Lounge also offers renowned Private Dining facilities for Banquets, Parties, and special events that can accommodate any taste or budget considerations.
Taormina Lounge is described as a reliable favorite for Italian dining where authentic flavors, generous portions, and consistently high quality shine in every visit; dining experiences range from romantic meals on a terrace overlooking the water to hosting weddings, baby showers, and other celebrations with warm, attentive service and smooth organization for events, including menu variety and the option of in house music and a photo booth to elevate the occasion; guests praise the welcoming atmosphere, the scenic location, comfortable ambiance, and the view of the river, with many noting easy access and parking behind the restaurant, and highlighting the upstairs event space as a standout feature; the menu is admired for authentic Italian dishes and a well balanced wine list and desserts such as tiramisu, while portions are generous and presentation is appealing; while service is frequently described as exceptional, some comments mention slower service during busy times due to staffing, as well as occasional acoustics challenges; overall, the reviews position Taormina Lounge as a hidden gem that many would recommend for both casual dinners and special events, with guests expressing enthusiasm to return.
I was very impressed with this pretty spot right across from the water. The service was excellent & the food felt very high end & authentic. Also appreciated was the ample & easily accesible parking lot behind the restaurant. Highlights included the cheese Arancini - with the accompanying sauce a delicious stand-out. For main course the Tortellini Gigi with meat sauce was fantastic. I have high standards when it comes to food having enjoyed many meals at the finest restaurants in North America & Europe. Great location for romantic dates. Highly recommend this spot for food view & service you will not be dissapointed. 5 stars!
Our new favourite resto in Lachine- the food was very good & abundant portions- service is excellent & the view across the water is gorgeous- we will definitely come back again
Sep 1, 2025
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It's 2 weeks in a row that we go for lunch with my friends & my service dog. I enjoy their beautiful terrace with the views of the park & lake. The food is excellent. There's only 2 problems. The service good but don't expect a smile from the waiter & I think the owner she not to inviting. The first time I advise them that my dog is a service dog & show them the ID. They accepted to let us in. The second time she was not happy too see the dog & wrightaway she said you can't come in with the dog. So I showed her the ID of my service dog. She finally said yes but go seat in back of the terrace. My dog his very well behaved. I put him in a stroller because I don't want to disturb anyone. I do understand very well that some people don't like dog or are scared of them. The reason why he's in a closed stroller. The all attitude made me feel I very uncomfortable. It's to bad. I really like the food thats why I decided to come back with other friends. Plus there's a new law in Québec that permits the restaurant with terrace to accepte dogs to there discretion & they didn'tknow about it. I am sad too say that it will be the last time I will go eat there. So if you have a dogs even a service dog. You will not be welcome there. To avoid the agravation. But specifically the rudeness of the owner.
We recently dined at Taormina restaurant on Tuesday (the 27th of May, my hubbys birthday). We had a wonderful experience on the terrace & enjoyed our drinks with a great view of the lake. The bruschetta was incredible & so was the vegetable soup & our main courses were very tasty & well presented. We will be going back.
I recently discovered this gem of a restaurant with a waterfront view in Old Lachine with a friend when we were looking for somewhere to have a pre-concert meal when attending the Concerts Lachine Festival. We were blown away by the high quality of the food & gracious professional service by Elena & her team. Having had pizzas the first time we came, which were delicious, we were eager to try the full course menu on a second visit. We were not disappointed. The minestrone was full of the freshest of vegetables, making it easily the best I have ever tasted, & the halibut & vegetable sides (pasta is also an option) were cooked to perfection & elegantly presented. We will be back!
Our immediate family has long been loyal patrons of Taormina Lounge, so when it came time to host our larger family reunion this past June, we knew exactly where to hold it. Elena & her team are truly exceptional - accommodating, professional, & masters of their craft. They crafted a menu that catered perfectly to the tastes & dietary needs of our 60 guests. The food was freshly prepared, elegantly served, & absolutely delicious. Whether dining with two or sixty family members, I enthusiastically recommend Taormina Lounge. & the view of the lake from the restaurant is simply magnificent. Be sure to arrive with a hearty appetite - you won't be disappointed.
Went today for a late dinner for our friends Stephen & Haruna’s wedding! The restaurant has a beautiful view of the water. The staff was caring in every details, & an amazing service! The food was delicious & extremely tasty! I had portobello mushroom stuffed with risotto & spinach with more mushroom in it🤤. My parents had the chicken in a creamy red bell pepper sauce. They clearly do their little bread (could have eat the whole bowl😉🤭) The amaretto sour, well that was a very good amaretto sour🥃!
Very beautiful restaurant, will have to go another time to try the menu!!
Oct 7, 2023
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I had my wedding reception at Taormina Lounge & could not have been more pleased. The staff especially Elena were amazing! We were affraid that it would be a little small as we were 68 people (including kids). However, tables were moved around as soon as the dinner was over to get the guests on the dance floor. The four course meal was exceptional. The Osso Bucco was definitely a croud pleaser. Elena really made the organizational process flawless & she was extremely accomodating. When she says do not worry, trust her because she has lots of experience & she has truely has everything under control. She had enough staff from servers to bartenders. I created a list of cocktails that I wanted to serve & Elena sent it right away to Alexandra (bartender) the day before. Alexandra was by the way was on fire the whole night!!!! This is just one example amongst many others of how accomodating Elena was. At the end of the night her whole staff packaged all of the accessories/decorations & allowed us to come later the next day to pick them up. Another detail we did not have to worry about. Lets not forget the fact that the restaurant is located right accross from the water with a beautiful view & there is a good amount of parking. I would definitely recommend Taormina Lounge for anyone looking for an intimate & stress free wedding. Thank you Elena & the whole staff for making this day memorable.
Great experience, excellent service, delicious food. We just had our sons engagement & I could have not picked a better place, not only was the food made to a perfection but the service provided by such an organized staff & view of the lachine canal was breathtaking. Thank you Elena Mercuri.
Wow! We had a 50th bday yesterday at Taormina Lounge. Everything was perfect! Service impeccable! View is amazing! Food delicious, tasty & warm! Parking was easy! Music was great! Louis lovedddddd it! Merci pour tout!
Pros: service was friendly & attentive, decor is urban chic. Upstairs can be reserved for private parties, even a DJ & dancing. The upstairs has a bar, & a lounge/living room separated by a wall with a two-sided fireplace (electric if I recall correctly). The view is terrific.
Cons: the food - somewhat salty, & pricey for what you get.
Would I go back again? If it was more affordable, I would think about it, but I could think about a lot of other places I would rather go to at that price.
