Cavallo Nero in Ancaster

The service was great, the food was amazing, and I definitely come back

Service, food and drinks were soo good! Restaurant was elegant

Sorry. I m sorry. But this is not real, or good Italian food. It tasted like bland leftovers from someone who is not a chef, just cooking at home and certainly not Italian. Also, the lights are just a tad too bright: a dimmer would help.

Our family dined at Cavallo Nero in Ancaster last evening, and it was a fantastic experience. The restaurant, which has been around for a few years, is now under new management and it shows in the quality of the food and service. We started with appetizers including bruschetta, calamari, and warmed olives. Each dish was absolutely delicious and set the tone for a wonderful meal. I ordered the chicken piccata with spaghettini and a side of grilled brussel sprouts, which was cooked to perfection. The service was attentive and friendly. I would definitely recommend Cavallo Nero for a great dining experience!

Havent been in years. Server was great, location was nice and clean. Red sauce was not good. All 4 of us tasted it and found it acidic. Otherwise fish, gnocchi, and chicken was good

Food is great. Everything is fresh and perfectly prepared. Medium portions, Prices are a bit on the high side. The place could be crowded, you may make reservations in advance.

I would bring my whole family back to this brilliantly orcestrated italian restaurant. Every entrée to each main plate was a pleasure for the palet. The food is sexy right down to the chef

Had our rehearsal dinner here, thanks to Alex for superb service, complements to the chef for an amazing meal!

We had an excellent experience. Our server was friendly, helpful and gave us just the right amount of attention. I had the chicken piccata and my friend had the penne a la vodka. Both were delicious and the serving sizes were very good. Very nice atmosphere and good parking available. I will be returning.

The Fried Bratta was an awesome appetizer. Our meal was excellent and service delightful. Thank you.

Invited a long standing client to lunch and they suggested Cavallo Nero in downtown Ancaster. Despite it being a warm and sunny day and their patio looked inviting, we dined indoors. I especially liked the configuration of their booths that affords privacy for guests. I decided on their lunch specials of a steak sandwich with a complimentary side of their soup-of-the-day broccoli with bacon. The steak was perfectly seared to be juicy and tender on delicious bread that was just the right size. The soup was well seasoned and robust to be filling. My guest chose the Caprese salad and a glass of house white. I chose the lemonade that may have been homemade, a rare find. Their menu offers many options and its a fine casual place to call your kitchen away from home kitchen. $40-45/pp including wine/tax/tip. Friendly, professional and efficient staff. Plenty of parking available in the surrounding lot. My only complaint is their indoor dining room was very cold, but I love high heat and humidity, in reality, Im the problem!

Not good, not bad. The food is alright. The staff seemed rushed to have us leave the restaurant by 9pm (closing is 10pm) - bringing us take-out boxes while we were still eating, having multiple servers come to our table asking if we needed anything else You can find better Italian food elsewhere.

Everything was awesome. First time trying the carrot cake and it was amazing! Super recommend it! Food : 5/5

Small, intimate place, food is amazing. A lot of the dishes are spicy which I am not a fan off. Overall a great place to go.

Great food and wonderful service. An excellent experience from start to finish.

Great sea bass.

Wonderful food and great service. I would have given 5 stars for atmosphere, but unfortunately the air conditioning made for quite a chilly night. Must bring a sweater next time!

Justin was a fantastic server. Great place and we plan to return

Nice patio and food was delicious!

Went during the week for lunch. Beautiful patio, great food and service exceeded our expectations. Can t wait to go back soon.

We had an amazing time this evening for our first visit. The music, the atmosphere, everything was amazing. The food was phenomenal and one of the chefs even came out to see if we enjoyed our plates halfway through the meal, which was so lovely. McKenzie was our server and she took her time with us, went above and beyond in our opinion. 10/10. Excellent.

This was our first time at this restaurant. The atmosphere was awesome. It was relaxing and we didn t feel rushed. The music playing was pleasant. The food was phenomenal. Our server Traci was absolutely delightful. I would recommend this restaurant without hesitation. We will definitely be returning!

My wife and I were in from out of town, for the first time ever in Ancaster. We were staying locally, within walking distance of the restaurant, and it was getting on in the evening (1930 or so) and we were back at the hotel for the evening, but yet we were hungry. a pizza sounded great. we used google maps to find two options, both within walking distance of our B&B. we went back and forth between Cavallo and the beer place across the street, and ultimately settled on Cavallo, and wow we are sure glad we did! we ordered the margarita pizza (take away). honestly, it was one of the better artisanal pizzas my wife and i have ever had. the toppings were fresh and just the right amount, but it was the crust that stole the show. it was definitely thin, but yet had enough body to hold the slice up without drooping, and had the perfect balance between crispy and chewy. the taste was perfect. it tasted like pizza crust, and not like bread. but the slam dunk was the actual crust portion of the slice. once we ate from the center to the outside, the crust had all the right elements so that it was the perfect end-of-slice crust. i m trying my best to put our experience into words, but am not doing it justice. highly recommended. do not snooze on this one.

Date night. Lobster ravioli was amazing.. absolutely delicious. Blueberry cheesecake was wonderful and monte Cristo coffee topped it off. Very nice! Only missing aspect was a bread basket??? Most higher end restaurants serve one...

Food was bland and very mediocre. Service was good.

The food was excellent and so was the service.

My friend and I had the BEST experience at Cavallo Nero last night. Our awesome server, lovely bartender, talented chefs . All blew it out of the park. We visited on June 30 @ 5pm (for management to know who was there). They even created a custom pizza to satisfy a craving for an amazing item that was on the menu years ago. So accommodating and also enthusiastic to do so. Can t say enough! Also their gluten free pizza dough is the best I ve had. Can t wait to go back again!!!!

We had our daughter s baptism party at Cavallo Nero and we were so happy with our decision! Alex was a pleasure to work with right from the very first phone call. She very accommodating , quick with her responses and went out of her way to make sure everything was just how we envisioned it. Everyone at our event raved about the food quality and amazing portions. The chef did a fantastic job working with us to come up a menu that fit our needs. The food and service was excellent and we would highly recommend! We will definitely be going back. Thanks again!

First time here and it was REALLY good. I had the Paloma for a drink, burrata for starter and braised beef for main. All were *chefs kiss*. I also got to try the spinach dip (garlic heaven) and the brownie from a friends plate, and WOW. So good! Will be back!

I recently dined at Cavallo Nero this past weekend and had a wonderful experience. The food had a lot of flavours and great portion sizes, and the staff was very accommodating towards my preferences. My server, Breanna, provided outstanding service throughout the evening. She was attentive, and friendly, and made sure my needs were met.

Absolutely beautiful restaurant. The food was superb, service by Alex was tremendous. Never a rush to get customers in and out. Would highly recommend. Thank you, and best of luck to the new management.

Food was great, waitress was very accommodating as we were on a time schedule and she made sure we received our food and paid, the atmosphere is very pleasant, they also have a really nice patio.

Went here for dinner with my family, our server Breanna was excellent! Will definitely be coming back for the good food and service.

Came for dinner and it was fantastic!!! Food was amazing. Highly recommend the lobster ravioli. Our server breanna was spectacular. So attentive and patient. Will be back!

This weekend I had the pleasure of being served by Breanna at Cavallo. Her service was a delight, and made for an incredible dining experience. I ll definitely be coming back because of her!

Came here for dinner with some friends. Nice modern atmosphere and it was clean. There was a small menu but had some variety. They were out of champagne and fried ravioli but we tried another drink and app - we enjoyed the burrata and bruschetta and there was enough to share between 4 people. The pizzas were disappointing and unlike other Italian pizzas we d had before. Our friend did enjoy the short rib and said it was very tender. Our waitress was lovely and very attentive, she did a great job!

BEWARE. it s been under new management since the start of the year and they have gone in cut the quality and selection and raised the prices. They have cheeped out and gone to cooking from frozen, cut down the menu and even axed the bread. Many better Italian alternatives, just too bad Ancaster has lost a spot to eat. Spend your money elsewhere.

Had a great fathers day here. They have a nice side room for large groups, and the service was very good and handled our large group well. Favorites were the salmon main, arancini, Parm fries and very unique poached pear salad appetizers. Cheesecake dessert was also really nice, with a really nice tart fruit compote.

Our ladies group had dinner together and l ordered the Margarita pizza, $21. It didnt look or taste like any Margarita Pizza lve ever had. I swear it was a President Choice frozen pizza. There was no tomatos, no visible mozzarella and absolutely no basil. Not sure what it was! I took the left overs home to show my husband in case l was being overly critical. Service good, salad good. Atmosphere lovely.

Tomato and Garlic soup too acidic..add a pinch of baking soda. It will neutralize the acidity. The Caesar salad was so minced.. so basic and not restaurant worthy. Yuck!

Perfect place to visit for a lunch with colleagues. Alex provided exceptional service, and the food was delicious! Will be back again soon!

The food was spectacular! Our waitress Alex Catanzaro was awesome! Her bubbly nature keeps us coming back!

Great service and great food. Vast selection of wine and craft beers. Our favourite spot to meet up with friends. Reasonable prices Shout out to Chantel and Olivia for great service. Food

Chantelle was a wonderful server. Food was very good!

Qualty and selection has declined since new owners

Busy place before the show.... Pasta was good, nothing exceptional Food

My kids and I had a Fantastic meal. Breanna took great care of us and made the best Shirley temple my daughter has ever had!

I went for lunch today and had the best experience with server breanna. She was so kind and efficient with my order. My husband was so indecisive on what to eat and she helped him make a decision based on what he was feeling like eating. Highly recommend going and sitting at a table where Breanna will serve you

Exceptional service! Our server Breanna went above and beyond to make our dining experience memorable. She was attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu, offering great recommendations. Her professionalism and genuine care for our satisfaction truly enhanced our lunch. Well definitely be back, thanks to her outstanding service!

Had a great time going for Mother s Day here. My parents have been coming for years it s their favourite place. Great people - Alex took care of us and was amazing! Try the burrata

I was at cavallo for lunch yesterday and my server Breanna was very pleasant and gave us a very great experience. Will definitely be back.

Currently finishing Mother s Day dinner here and can t even believe how fast the food came out. Great service and the food was fantastic. Great atmosphere and reasonable prices as well. Thanks Alex for the great service.

Came in to eat on Mother s Day. The food was great! Breanna served our table and she was wonderful. We will be visiting again.

Definitely will be here again!! We came here for mother s day and our server Breanna was amazing!!! She was very attentive, positive, helpful and gave us a great experience.

I came into cavallo yesterday with my girlfriends. The lobster ravioli was too good! Breanna took care of us and she was so pleasant. Gave us a wonderful experience.

Brought my mom for Mother s Day this recent Sunday, and had a great time! Our server was super friendly, and gave us great suggestions. I believe her name was Breanna but i could be wrong. Food was to perfection and wine was to die for. Will be back!

I went here yesterday and had a great time. My server Breanna was awesome, she was very polite and attentive to our table. Would definitely recommend!

Went for mothers day and had a great time!! Breanna provided outstanding service and made the overall experience so wonderful. Her attentive and friendly demeanor made us feel welcomed and her knowledge of the menu really helped us out. She undoubtedly contributed to making our trip to Cavallo Nero enjoyable!

My family and I, had a great meal. Great atmosphere and our waitress Jackie was amazing, very pleasant and attentive to our table. Would definitely recommend eating at Cavallo Nero

Breanna was amazing great food

Been there twice. First time was good. Second time they gave my 3 year old water with some cleaning solution in it. Smelled like bleach. We left.

Breanna was incredible. Such a kind girl. Frequently checking up making sure everything is ok. Food was also great! Definitely recommend

Cavello Nero is our favourite Italian restaurant. The food is consistently excellent, the atmosphere is exactly what we crave at the end of a busy week - but most importantly the service is beyond compare. Our usual waitress, Alex, always goes above and beyond - she s SO accommodating of our kids, always remembering their likes and dislikes, always brings us sneak peaks from upcoming menus, and is just so lovely. We finally got the chance to share the experience with some family tonight and they were equally wowed. Especially under the new management, I wholeheartedly recommend this restaurant.

A culinary delight and exceptional service. Alex attentiveness was impeccable; she was knowledgeable about the menu and made excellent recommendations. I recommend checking it out if you want some delicious Italian food in Ancaster.

Fantastic food and our server Alex was second to none. She is the definition of service excellence. I dont think there are many servers in the business like Alex anymore. Thanks Alex!

WOW WOW WOW, such an amazing experience and even better service, thanks Breanna for make mine and my fiancée s night perfect!

today I came in for lunch and all I can say is wow, I highly highly recommend the steak sandwich it was fantastic And can I just say how excellent the service is, Breanna was our server and does that girl ever deserve a raise!

I came for dinner today and food was good! Highly recommend the bolognese. Breanna served us and she was the best, made a great mojito.

Great food.great service. Perfect environment.

Breanna was amazing! So kind and helped us with the menu by explaining everything. Food was incredible!

went for dinner today and it was amazing! sat on the patio our server Breanna was exceptional! food and service was amazing

The food was amazing and we had outstanding service by Breanna. She was an amazing server! We will definitely be back soon.

The food was super delicious and the vibe of the restaurant was amazing. We had great service provided by Breanna. Will definitely attend again.

Had the best time and the best service! Breanna was very attentive and made sure we always had what we needed

I had a great experience at Cavallo Nero! The food was amazing and my server Breanna was wonderful. I will definitely be coming back soon!

Cavallo Nero offers a memorable dining experience. I recently went for dinner and our server Breanna exceeded our expectations with a very welcoming and professional attitude along with attentive service. We had a great experience and will definitely be back.

First time I have gone out to Cavalo Nero since the new owners. Just today we had a beautiful lunch . The waitress Karen was so wonderful. We were celebrating a friend s birthday. Menu had all good choices which was great to see since I was very fond of this restaurant for years. Not disappointed ! The cheese beer soup was superb, pizza excellent and the carrot cake was truly delicious. So happy to see that the food is amazing and will be back very soon. Thank you again Karen for a lovely lunch with my friends. Great place to go . March 2024

Last week I took my mother out for a lunch here and were very pleased with all aspects of Cavello Nero. We received exceptional service and the food was fantastic and delicious. I will go back again for another dining experience as Karen was our waitress and she was not the typical Karen you meet. Lol The wine was a great combination with our food aswell.

Came in this Easter weekend with me and my family . Glad to see some old favorites still on the menu, I tried the chicken Parm and it was great but would love to see a penne option on the menu. We had Tracey as our server and she was very knowledgeable and friendly. Will be back again soon.

The food was not good. Service was excellent!

I ve been for lunch previously. Soup and salad was decent, enough to warrant a second visit for dinner. Unfortunately, our dinner experience was lacking. Calamari, nothing special. Had the chicken parm with tagliatelle. Chicken was was one of the worst I ve ever tried, their sauce is on the acidic side. Chicken was fried, but not crispy, and had un unpleasant flavour. Tagliatelle weren t very good either. Sauce was acidic and tasted more like a pizza sauce than a pasta sauce. Service was ok, and restaurant atmosphere was decent. Prices are way to expensive for the lack in quality of the food.

Went in today for a little date night dinner, and I can honestly say this restaurant gets 10s across the board from me. The freshness of the ingredients used was (pun intended) a breath of fresh air after going to many restaurants that prefer to use pre-made and frozen food items. I ordered the calamari as my appetizer and a chicken bruschetta pizza for my entrée. Every Bite was delicious, and I highly recommend those dishes! My compliments to Chandler and the whole team at Cavallo Nero for providing exceptional service and stellar food, I will definitely come back in the near future!

My boyfriend was getting his hair cut so I came in for a drink. Staff was very kind!

I ve been going to this restaurant for a long time and was willing to give it a try under the new ownership Menu has changed and the quality of what my table ordered was hit and miss. Mixed drinks- were good. Spinach dip appi excellent. Thin crust Pizza (margarita, no meat) was burnt on the bottom, only about 8 round, and priced at $21!! Risotto was over peppered and was not enjoyed. Bruschetta app I was good. Overall the mains were just ok, portion sizes were pretty small for the higher price points. What put me over the top was the carrot cake. Made by the bakery next door, the cake itself was top notch, the resultant literally gave me a 1 slice of it and charged $12 ! For a 1 slice of cake. I ll try this place once more, but if they don t start implementing a better balance between portion and price, and improve the quality on a few dishes I won t likely go back again.

Great service really good food

The prices are very affordable and the atmosphere is great for all occasions. The food is great, my party ate multiple appetizers, the calamari, bruchetta, and prosciutto pizza. For the mains, we had the Risotto, salmon, Chicken Picatta, and another dish I forgot (slightly spicy pasta dish). Of these 4 the one most enjoyed by the group was a tie between the salmon and Picatta. That being said, if you like risotto, the risotto at Cavallo Nero is fantastic, as well as all the other dishes. The appetizers were delicious. Soft, juicy, and tender calamari, lightly breaded and with a side sauce that is fantastic. Bruchetta that matches exactly how it appears on the most idyllic Google photos. Prosciutto pizza that is garnished with greens beautifully, thin thin crust, crushy but still soft, simply done perfectly. The server was personable, friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive, but not at all overbearing. We felt welcome and appreciated as customers. Since the change of ownership, this has become the best restaurant in ancaster. The price, quality, and service create a fantastic combination that can not be matched by any other restaurant (at this time of writing) nearby. I ate there a few days ago, and I will put my money where my mouth is and look for another reservation today. I strongly recommend this restaurant for any occasion and any people over 8. For children the menu might be a little sophisticated, but options for children are on the menu, I simply think the experience overall would be better appreciated by older children and adults. Good eating. Parking: The parking lot is shared with a plaza, but in the evening, the plaza is empty other than restaurant and timhortons customers

Been here multiple times. Excellent Italian dishes at reasonable prices. I prefer ordering from the main menu rather than the lunch specials.

An Italian restaurant. A large and well decorated place .Excellent and friendly service. The dishes are delicious , and left a taste for more. A near by free parking lot

We celebrated a friend s birthday with lunch at Cavallo Nero. It was our first time but definitely not our last time. Amazing food, wine and exceptional service from Karen. Looking forward to sharing this restaurant with other friends.

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Incredible new lunch and dinner options, wonderful selection of wines, and all with a fresh, cozy atmosphere!! Highly recommend for a date night, or evening with family and friends!!

Ambiance is lively and family friendly, and staff was lovely.

Delicious meal

Ownership has recently changed but don t let that be any concern. The transition has been smooth, subtle changes within the restaurant, more of a refresh and to their credit they have kept on the staff. Menu has been trimmed but prices are still affordable and the food (we had chicken parmigiana & mushroom risotto) was very good and most importantly, temperature hot. We also had a Peroni (larger glass) and a bottle of Chardonnay. Good value for your money. Shout out to Olivia, Alex, Chantel, Delaney & Chandler!

Shared a nice meal in a pleasant environment with friendly service. A touch noisy for me.

I have to change my review for this restaurant. I went with my wife for a quiet birthday dinner away from my kids, for some relaxation at the busy holiday times. I left dinner 45 minutes later, unable to get a cesar as they had no vodka or most other drinks. This is ok, I understand that sometimes things arent available (a little surprising at the holiday times). What got me, is that the server was pushing her upselling on us pretty agressivley. Recommending app after app and then questioning why we didnt order one. Then 2 small pasta dinners later, one was very bland and basic (the bolognese), and one glass of wine, our bill was $79 dollars....not including tip. I was so unbeleiveably blown away at the dollar to quality ratio, I dont think ill be coming back any time soon.

My wife and I just had a fantastic experience tonight at Cavallo Nero. Soups, salad and our two pizzas were very good, but we cant say enough about Holley, our server. She was friendly, attentive and looked after our every need. Thanks for making our night special Holley!

3 of us came for supper. All 3 dishes were disgusting. Gnocchi was eggy and dense and far too oily; completely inedible. Lasagna was one a large portion of ricotta, very sparse bits of meat, a reheated thick portion of mozarella and dry; also inedible. The pizza crust was pre-made and the toppings were sparse. The bite was chewy and unappealing; also inedible. The best part was the wine. We will never come again unless a proper chef is brought in. A nod to the wait staff who are pleasant and courteous.

Always delicious food. Service was great too.

This restaurant is a hidden gem in that area. We went there unexpectedly. We were impressed by the ambience, delicious food, proper portion size and amazing hospitality.

Olivia, best server.

Service and atmosphere was excellent. Food quality was great but a little overpriced in my opinion. I would probably pay a few dollars less for the seafood linguine as the pasta tasted plain and I expected it to have more flavour. It s the only reason I take off one star. The seafood itself like shrimp, mussels and scallops was full of flavour though.

Had a great first experience here! Food was delicious, wine was great. We will definitely be back! We had the lamb, a special ravioli, seafood linguine and spaghetti and meatballs. The only little glitch was that the arancini was a bit underdone in the centre.

Yummy! Authentic dishes at very reasonable prices. A gem!

Our group of 8 were very happy with the food and service at Cavallo Nero.

My wife and I enjoyed our delicious meal and exceptional service provided by Hilary and Holly. We ordered a lasagna, salad and bruschetta that we wished to share between us. They thoughtfully split the portions for us. Recommend.

Our party of six ordered a variety of dishes and everyone agreed that it was a 1 star experience. Food was unappetizing and soggy. Wait staff is unfriendly and seems rather annoyed to have to serve anyone. We were in around 4 pm for an early dinner and it was not busy but we waited around an hour for our food. We wont be back as there are much better options in Ancaster.

We stopped in on our way to a wedding and were delighted with the amazing food and hospitality! Can t wait to come back

I always like Cavallo Nero. The food is consistently good, the service is friendly and competent, and the ambience is nice. My friend loved the beet salad while I always like the calamari fritti. We both enjoyed the gelato. Dietary restrictions: There are some gluten-free options.

Best Italian restaurant in Ancaster!

Ive been here a couple times and everything we tried both times tasted amazing. Huge patio and nice atmosphere inside. Cant wait to come back and try the pizza!

Seafood linguine was very tasty !

We had a lovely lunch here on their patio on the weekend. The menu was filled with tasty options - we enjoyed their pasta and salad/pizza combo. Our server was genuine and friendly and respected our time together. The patio and restaurant were very welcomin and clean. Free parking available behind the restaurant. This patio has a ramp and the entrances are accessible. Will definitely be visiting again the make our way through your menu. Thanks for a delicious lunch! Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options are written on the menu. Wheelchair accessibility: Ramps and rails are available

Great place, cozy and friendly staff Food is amazing!

Great little spot in Ancaster Village. The outside patio is great. The inside still looks like a pub, which I assume is what this place was before turning into an Italian restaurant. I would spend the money and renovate the inside to a nice tratorria!

We enjoyed an amazing meal on Saturday night. Four of us all had different meals, and we were all very happy. Just wish they served more Canadian wine Food : 5/5

The food was delicious and service was even better. Our server was Adam, he was so nice and attentive. I had been there for lunch a month ago with a friend and yesterday I went with more friends he remembered what I had for lunch. It was so good I had it again.(soup/salad trio) Can t wait to go for dinner with my husband. Rhonda

We walked in with no reservations on a busy Saturday and sat at overflow bar seats. Food and wine was quite delicious and our server was friendly and helpful.

Great spot for a predictably good meal. Pizza & Salad for $21 is an amazing price for what you get! Recently had the Truffled Mushroom Pizza with the La Bella Vita Salad - scrumptious lunch with leftovers for the next day :) Salad was full of goodies and the big chunks of brie on the pizza were decadent. Keep up the great work chefs!

The food was tasty. I have celiac disease and they were accommodating to my request. That being said as a celiacs cannot eat food being served on any wooden surface that was once used by a wheat product. My pizza needed to be remade and served on a plate instead of a wooden platter. They remade my pizza quickly and it was great.

The food is delicious and the servers are always friendly

Nice meal with my cousins. Service was awesome with Jackie experimenting to create a decaf cappucino. I will go back again.

Food was so great but the service was subpar, maybe they were having a bad day though.

Does not offer takeout pizza until 4pm. Cant imagine.

Each Christmas my good friend and his wife go somewhere to celebrate over 45 years of friendship. To celebrate such a milestone you need a great place and for the last 3 out 4 years it has been Cavallo Nero. From the start to the finish we had a great meal, wine and attentive service. Presentation, taste, quantity and quality this place gets 10 out of 10.

Always a great place to meet with friends. Great menu, food is very good, and staff pleasant. Makes for an enjoyable time.

This place was decorated very nicely for valentines day. The server was very polite, and made sure we had the best experience. She did fabulous changed to the non Vegetarian options. The chocolate was very amazing.

Overall a good dinner

Service and food were excellent!

Amazing food, very large portions with lots of fresh ingredients

Staff were pleasant, food was good I would go again. That being said it is hard to get a larger reservation there.

Loved it! Great food and service at a reasonable price.

We went for dinner and being a vegetarian its very difficult to find good options but wow, the gnocchi was so flavourful and well put together (I hope they keep it for the summer menu). Service was good, atmosphere was lovely as well.

Great place and amazing service.

Awesome atmosphere and great food

The calamari was fantastic and my lasagna was huge! Good service and delicious food!

Decent Italian joint. Delicious food

Great ambience, friendly, efficient staff, and terrific food!

At lunch a friend and I had great food, great service from Olivia, and a great time. Would definitely return. Olivia told us about two ladies wear shops within the block so we did a little shopping after lunch!!

My daughter works in the area an suggested we meet for lunch, have to say I really enjoyed it there!!! I had a meatball sandwich and roasted red pepper soup and all tasted delish. The establishment itself is very clean and comforting to relax and enjoy your time there, Chance our server was excellent!!!

The ambience is nice. The staff who waited on us were very courteous and welcoming. But the choice of food is a bit limited, especially for Vegans/vegetarians. Many of the famous cocktails arent served. Liquor choice as a whole is not wide.

Service, food,drinks and wine selection were very good. Went on week night. Place was close to full captivity. I will go back and recommend it. Had the Harvest Gnocchi because it seemed like a healthy option. I really enjoyed it! I would order it again. Apps were terrific. Dessert was delicious. Enjoy.

By far my favourite fine dining restaurant in Ancaster. The chef does an amazing job - I have only had amazing meals. The staff is friendly and professional. Highly recommend this restaurant.

The best Buffalo Cauliflower you can find!! Great food and service Really nice patio and the menu has lots of options for everyone

Great food

We had a truly wonderful experience in this beautiful restaurant. The food was absolutely delicious and the service was excellent. Alex really did a great job with every single aspect of our evening. It honestly was 10|10. Thank you!!

Had a fantastic dining experience last night. The food was fabulous and the service was superb. Thank you to our server Alex for enhancing our ladies night and for making us feel special. The Truffled Mushroom pizza has me planning another night out to this restaurant already!

Great food, excellent service.

We had my friends birthday party in the private room and I could not have been more thrilled. The service was kind and attentive, the atmosphere was lively yet quiet enough to have a conversation. The drinks were well made and reasonably priced- although expectedly elevated to a standard drink. The way they stood apart, in my opinion was the food. We shared an amazing calamari across the table which was crunchy, chewy and delicious. I had the chefs special Ossobuco, which was amazing. Tender, juicy and well spiced, I couldn t have asked for better. The pizza looked amazing. It was one of those rare experiences where nobody wanted to share or trade plates because we all loved what we ordered so much. Great for a special occasion, but I may have to return just to have dinner again!

Best Italian restaurant so far. Very fresh ingredients, big portions and taste! Nothing was missing I cant wait to visit again and try a different menu next time

Highly recommend! Ancaster, ON, Cavallo Nero, place is beautiful, staff is exceptional and food is impeccable!! Cannot say enough about one staff in particular, Olivia, who you see in the photo, the Manager, who makes everyone who walks through these doors feel like they re her only guest!

Yesterday dinner service from say 6:30pm to 8:30pm was off all around from food prep to table service. Of six place settings, three were sub-par. Red meat preparation of both the strip (special) and the menu filet steak were bad; undercooked to what was requested. Medium is a clear medium rare (this has been the case every time I have ordered the fillet steak) and the salmon was borderline dehydrated. Cooks need to learn/be trained on how to prepare salmon medium and not dry it out (this has been the case every time I have seen salmon come out of this kitchen). Further, zero seasoning on the steak and it was obvious that the two steak dinners were ready and sitting at least 10 minutes before the rest of our guests dinners. Also, these plates were somewhat sloppily arranged and should have never been expedited. Table service was ok but the table was not cleared between apps and dinner and it was obvious that the table was cluttered and messy. Regardless, dinner plates arrived with this mess in place. When I asked the expediter/manager if the table could be cleared, she told me she would let our server know. Very unprofessional. No manager or managing of any kind evident. Question: Does the menu ever change here?

Last night was the 3rd time this yr Ive eaten the Harvest Gnocchi ( the vegetarian option which the menu says includes pumpkin seeds) which did not have any pumpkin seeds - every time? It used to in yrs past. As a vegetarian we count on seeds and nuts as a protein source. Pls add back in :) Otherwise a great place to have a nice meal.

Pretty disappointing. Have been here twice now (went back a second time thinking the first flop was a one off since there are such good reviews). Service was friendly both times, but things were not at all smooth. We had a reservation and when we arrived we had to stand beside our table while they cleaned and set it. Then waited a long time for menus or water. Things pretty much continued being similarly awkward from there. Food when it came was ok but not great. Honestly not a horrible place and I wish them the best but I wouldnt recommend it.

It was huge portions and really good food, especially the pizza, we ll be Back for sure.

We had a great meal after golf last night on the charming patio. Our waitress was excellent and had no trouble modifying the menu to suit everyone s needs. The salads, pizza and lasagna were delicious and the portions generous. My only negative was the fact that people were smoking outside the patio area off and on. Hopefully this can be resolved .

Went for lunch, outside on the patio. Service was excellent as was the staff.All in all an enjoyable experience.

Poor service, subpar pizza and salad. Server looked unkempt. Unprofessional. Did not apologize for the long wait. Would not recommend.

Sat on patio on a beautiful August evening - good food, good drinks, good friends. Service was exceptional

Food was good overall; tasted good and the ingredients were fresh. The one star was for the service - it was horrendous as our waitress was bordering on rude ; she walked away from us while we were talking to her , barely provided us with basic service. We had just finished our meal and were in the process of sipping on wine and still in conversation and she brought the bill (without us requesting the bill!). Not ten minutes later she brought the machine out and requested us to pay the bill. For meal that was over two hundred dollars you would expect proper service.

Came here with family for a little meet up and everything was delicious. We sat outside on a gorgeous day and their patio was beautiful. Our sever was super sweet and very understanding and efficient in dealing with the chaos of larger parties who are a little all over the place. I got the featured pasta and it was delicious. The red pepper & tomato soup, as well as the calamari were super yummy (would ve been nice if the calamari was crispier, but still good). Their salads are huge and so yummy, same with their fish and chips. All around a very good experience, will definitely keep on the list to return.

We were driving through Ancaster when we decided to stop into Cavallo Nero for lunch. My husband and I had the battered halibut with a house salad. The fish was moist, perfectly fried and perfectly salted. The house salad was huge! It had candied walnuts (just enough) super fresh greens, a generous serving of arugula, blueberries, tomatoes and a just right amount of goat s cheese. The dish also included fresh coleslaw. My daughter had a lettuce wrapped burger with fries. Also delicious! We had a flight of ice cream for dessert. Perfect for a summer afternoon! Most importantly, the service was impeccable. Our server knew how to communicate the attributes of each dish we asked about in a way that helped us decide if we should order it. I would highly recommend this restaurant.

Service? Excellent? Food? Splendid! Value for your money? Absolutely! Went with a group of 12. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed...from antipasti to dessert. You must try the delicious salads, fries, and cheese cake!

The food was incredible.. as good as a five star restaurant. We had such a great and personable waiter. * sorry didnt get his name) a lovely and enjoyable evening. Highly recommend as one of the best restaurants in the Hamilton area. ( and Ive been to many of the restaurants in the area.

Excellent. Food was excellent and plenty of it. Staff were attentive and efficient. Highly recommend for a very nice evening out.

Went for lunch, Great staff, very attentive, great food. Olivia was fantastic Highly recommend this place

Terrific service and fantastic food both in quality and large portions. Parking: Busy plaza parking can often be difficult to find spots in. Wheelchair accessibility: Very gentle short slop to the main door.

Wonderful food combined with a beautiful patio

Long time favourite in Ancaster.

I am Italian and was not impressed with the meal 246.00 dollars later. ordered rack of lamb usually a rack has 6 pieces we were given 4 each my husband ordered the same the menu says it came with mashed potatoes supposedly but they were lumpy potatoes and string bean ends were not cleaned they vegetables were not cooked I ordered hot meal overall not impressed will not go back the bad thing is we took another couple out and said lets try it out. Also their menu does not sound too italian had a lot of things that I never saw before and at my age early 70s I have eaten out in many places.

The food was excellent. They were quite busy and the noise level from the conversations of the other customers made it difficult to hear our own conversation.

Waiter was very nice. Started with soup and it was cold, had to return it and it came back warm. Not sure to return.

Excellent restaurant and food choices. I just found that the chick pea and carrot soup too spicy for my taste. I didnt complain just took it home and added to my own homemade soup. Parking: Located next to a Tim Hortons with a line up for take out window. At first thought it was vehicles looking for parking but found a parking spot no problem Kid-friendliness: High chairs available

Really good food. Friendly service. Atmosphere is a bit too dark. Its a lot of black. Also their booths are in need of some love. Our booth and the others we could see had holes covered with black duct tape. It takes away from the nice restaurant experience.

Wonderful lunch today. Lots of great options. Fresh, good size portions, reasonably priced and delicious!y prepared.

Pasta was good, the source was just about right and not as greasy as other places. Kids pasta was at big portion! Our kid likes the gelato the best. ;) very good dinning environment and good service overall.

Great atmosphere, service and menu. Never disappointed. Enjoy meeting with friends here! Food

Wheelchair accessibility: Ramp available Food

Great lunch and service!

Excellent food & service. Lovely atmosphere.

Recommended. They make an excellent Caesar Salad...the traditional way.

Great service. Good was excellent.

Amazing Italian food at a fairly modest price.