The Express Restaurant- Italian Eatery in Burlington

A Dining Experience to Take You to Authentic Italy! From the moment we stepped into The Express Restaurant, we were greeted with warmth and a sense of excitement. A quick note to the level of our appointment -- it was the second annual Staff Christmas Party for our firm. The entire restaurant was reserved for a staff of approximately 40 people. The ambiance is nothing short of captivating elegant yet inviting, with a touch of European class that makes it perfect for any high-dining occasion. The menu is a delightful journey through innovative flavors and timeless classics, each dish beautifully presented with an artful touch. You can easily immerse yourself into the heart of Italy through the food alone. The head chef, Sonam, truly excels in combining fresh, high-quality ingredients with bold flavors. Its seldom achieved outside of michelin-star-rated cuisine. Whether you re a fan of light, refreshing dishes or rich, indulgent meals, there s something that will surprise and delight your palate. Chef Sonam & his staff will accomodate at the highest level. A particular standout was their grilled calamari, which perfectly balanced textures and flavors in a way that left us wanting much more. The service was impeccable. Our server Nicole was attentive, knowledgeable, extremely kind and personable -- showing a warmth that is seldom seen ensuring that every need was promptly met accompanied with a beautiful smile. The drinks menu is equally impressive, featuring a well-curated selection of wines, beers and craft cocktails that perfectly complement the dishes. Every recommendation made was spot-on, enhancing the overall experience.The bartending staff was personable, fast, and more than wondeful. It s clear that the team took great pride in offering a seamless dining experience from start to finish. All in all, The Express Restaurant is a true hidden gem that combines outstanding cuisine, exceptional service, and an unforgettable atmosphere. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a dining experience without having to book a flight to visit the high-end restaurants of Europe. This venue has captured the hearts and stomachs of our entire staff, we will be returning for a third year without a question or a doubt. Well also be back for date night!

Good vibe, location, food, and service

Ordered lunch and the gnocchi with rose sauce is inedible. Literally tastes worse than what you get from a can. For $30 this was a complete disappointment. I m not sure why they are called Italian - this is certainly no where near Italian food coming from someone who is Italian. Gross!

Great place great food and amazing service

Not worth the money, upcharge for mediocre food and East Side Marios quality at best.

1 Star I was really disappointed with my experience here. I ordered a large plate, but what I received was so small it looked like an upside-down hat! The portions were tiny, and definitely not worth the price. I ordered a pizza and spaghetti to share with my group, but both dishes left us unsatisfied. The pizza was underwhelming, with small portions that weren t enough for one person, let alone a group. As for the spaghetti, it was supposed to serve four people, but the amount was so little that not even one person would be full from it. The food didn t taste great either, and we all left feeling hungry and disappointed. The whole resturant was empty and they still took more than 20 mins to make 1 food. The only redeeming factors were the friendly waitress and the cozy atmosphere, but that s not enough to make me want to come back. Overall, a very poor experience, and I wouldn t recommend it.

Vegetarian options: Great experience! Food

The food was amazing! The executive chef, Sonny, came out to say to us and check in on us during our meal to make sure we were enjoying everything. Just a fantastic experience all around! Will definitely be back

Such an amazing night out at The express Burlington. Our server team Nicole and Elyssa were so great and friendly. They provided us with great service and of course the food was as delicious as ever. Great experience!

The most beautifully placed pizza place in Burlington with a lovely menu with lots of vegetarian options and authenticity at its peak. We loved the soft bread and butter along with beautiful wood fired pizza options !!! ..

Awesome service and recommendations by Nicole! Thanks so much!

It is OK if you do not have any other options. Not that much of an Italian taste, though.

This restaurant was so disappointing, save your money. After seeing 1/2 price pizzas we wanted try it and from the outside it looked promising as authentic Italian. We waited for over 20 minutes for the pizza to be served (with only 2 other tables of customers, not busy at all), I was shocked to see the pizza looked like I just ordered a cheap frozen pizza Dr Oetker style, not wood oven at all as advertised. Cracker like crust, toppings not traditional or fresh, tomatoes, oregano, garlic and cheap cheese on a margherita pizza is embarrassing. Thin crust highly processed dough that tasted like paper, and from frozen, not fresh. Meat lovers tasted like the pepperoni wasnt fresh and the prosciutto was brown. Very pleasant and friendly waitress, sitting on the patio was nice, but the food was horrible. I dont usually write reviews on restaurants, but since I am a pizza lover and Italian it was so disappointing to pay even half price for the worst pizzas ever! Now i know why they are half price! Save the dine in costs and go next door to Pizzaiolos!

If you havent been, you must try! Our new go to, never dissapoints. Chef Sonam is amazing and truly cares about his customers, food and service. **UPDATE** They have done a beautiful makeover to improve your experience ... if thats possible. Looks amazing, check it out

Just left. Sitting in the patio from 8:15 pm and no server till 8:36 today. We left !! Fyi.

Food was exceptional it s in a very convenient location and the service was great! Polite staff!

our server was Nicole and was so delightful! she was so kind and very fast for being the only server at the restaurant!!

Great food great service

Made my birthday special

Great service! The best Pizza straight from the wood oven! 5 Stars!

The food was simply fabulous! Location is superb and as far as service,Alyssa & Nicole specifically went above and beyond for us; FANTASTIC TEAM!! Great Job The Express Burlington!!

Completely awesome place. Service was great and friendly and the carbonara was best ever!

We dined al fresco on Thursday evening, July 18. Our server was Aanchal who was the sweetest, friendliest, most efficient person we have met in a long time! Her attention made us enjoy our dining experience even more! Anyone would love to have her as an employee!!! Oh and the food was very good! Thank you so much Aanchal and please ensure that your uncle sees this review! Also, thank you for the info about the specials each day. Big Smiles.

We had an amazing time at The Express. The food was amazing, especially the special which was a linguini in brandy sauce. Elyssa was an amazing hostess and server giving the best suggestion for the drink pairing. Will definitely come back again!

The hostess Addison, and our server Alyssa, were excellent. Great food and great service! Addison even apologized when I told her that the men s washroom needed more paper towels. She got on to it right away. She is a keener, don t loose her as your hostess. We will definitely be back! Thanks again ladies:)

I dined out on the patio with my family. Food was amazing. I had the margarita pizza. The best part about my experience though, was the top notch service from Elyssa! She was attentive and carried such a wonderful attitude. It was so busy yet she was attending every table and assisting everyone s needs. We will be back and hope to be served by Elyssa again! Highly recommend this establishment !

One of the BEST places Weve had an event so far! We had our childs Baptism and First Birthday celebration there for a 56 group of people so we had the entire restaurant (indoor) for ourselves. Chef Sonam and his staff were all amazing and accommodated all our requests and provided suggestions to make our event successful. The price per person was very reasonable and most importantly, the food was very very delicious! The adult course started with Tomato Bocconcini salad, then followed by the first course with Penne Rose (so delicious) then the main course followed where our guests had to choose when RSVPing to insure every guest had what they actually liked and not a one dish served to all. The choices we had was Beef Tenders, Lamb Shank, Rosemary Chicken (vegetarian options were offered as well) and all of our guests were happy and satisfied with their meals. I personally had the Beef Tenders and my husband had the Lamb Shank and they were both very very delicious. The Beef Tenders were really really tender, I cant say it enough, it was DELICIOUS! so was the Lamb Shank! Then with the cake we were able to choose Coffee, Tea, Espresso and Cappuccino. The very nice waitresses went around taking each guests orders to have their hot beverages with the desert. For the kids menu, the chef was very nice to make them Cheese Pizza as the first course instead of salad, so we had very happy kids at our event enjoying their Pizza and Chicken Nuggets and Fries (main course). We got so many compliments on choosing this restaurant as our venue. They do have the Lamb Shank in their daily menu, but not the Beef Tenders. I would definitely go back to dine in just to have their meals again. and I would definitely book with them again in any future events or recommend them to family or friends. I want to thank the Chef and the amazing staff for an amazing day and amazing service. Thank you!

We tried pasta pizza and mocktail, everything was really good. Its hard to find table and servers are too busy and it was Saturday evening Vegetarian options: We tried 2 veg pizza and 1 rosy pasta. They have good vegetarian options Kid-friendliness: Our kids enjoyed the meal, it was busy so we couldnt get booster seats

1/2 price margarita pizza was good, nice thin crust, and only $10. Tiramisu was also good! Vegetarian options: Margharita Pizza

Alyssa provided excellent service and accommodated our request, great food, great service!

I ordered a $20 roasted veggies salad whose zucchini and eggplants were a bit on the raw, crunchy side, as opposed to nicely roasted veggies. The vinaigrette dressing was tangy and pungent. And after waiting for over 20 minutes for the pizza to be served (with only 3 to 4 tables of customers, not busy at all), I was shocked to see the pizza look like I just ordered a cheap frozen pizza Dr Oetker style. Thin crust highly processed dough that tasted like paper when you take out the toppings. They also charged extra $1.50 for the 10 mushrooms they sprinkled on it. The waitress was very pleasant and friendly, sitting on the patio was nice, but the food was horrible. I dont usually write reviews on restaurants, but since I am a pizza lover, it was so disappointing to pay $21.50 for the worst pizza ever!

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Aainich was one of the best servers hw were so kind and amazing, and the food was amazing the best Italian restaurant in the.

The pasta was a dream for us adults and the pizza was a huge hit with the kids! The food was absolutely incredible. But the real star of the show was our server. She was amazing! Definitely recommend this place.

My wife and I frequently visit the Express restaurant in Stoney Creek, so today we decided to go to the Burlington location. The atmosphere was better, scenery much better and definitely the food was much better. I m not saying the other location is bad. It s a good restaurant. However our last visit wasn t very good, burnt pizza, cold food and service wasn t very good, therefore we haven t been back. Tonight we dined in the Burlington location and we thoroughly enjoyed it . Food was awesome 100 % better than Stoney creek. I had the chicken parmigiana and wife had pizza, both dishes were amazing so hats off the the chef, great job .

Pleasant dinner every time.

Never sit at Patio! The service was pathetic, Me and my friend just went in for dessert, we opted to sit out at patio, they took our order, we waited almost 50 minutes, when we were about to leave they asked if we can pay the bill (they completely forgot that we even ordered) after apologizing they got our dessert (which was okay) and then to bring the bill they took another 40minutes! You decide if you would go with this kind of service!

I had made a reservation for my soon to be wife which had to be rescheduled due to weather. I asked for the same special accommodations for the occasion but unfortunately there over 7 mistakes with our diner experience and none of the accommodations I were promised was met. I have been going here for 3 years now and I cannot believe the customer service tonight. Firstly the whole dining process took over 2 hours for 1 meal and 1 drink each. Secondly we told 2 staff members (our waitress) we were going for a quick smoke and they proceeded to remove our over half full drinks from the table. Upon entering after it took 20 mins for someone to ask if we needed annything, after i approached the bar. Thirdly our food did not come out at the same time. It was over 5 minutes apart while parties of 3 and 4 were all getting their meals at the same time. Fourthly groups of 3 and 4 received food and bills quicker than us in which who were there 20 minutes before them. Fifthly didn t receive any condiments after 15 minutes of eating which my food was already half gone. Sixthly we had to wait over 30 mins for our bill and sat without any drinks or even water after completing our meal. Seventh we were not apologized to for anything going wrong except the drinks being taken away. Eighthly the restaurant was not overly busy by any means. 4 tables inside were taken and 3 tables max outside so there s no explanation for any of those issues to have happened. Truly disappointed is the establishment.

Everything was great- as usual !

The place is nice and great food.

Our server Nicole was a most attentive server. She constantly helped with every need we had. Her thorough knowledge of the food, suggestions and kindness did not waiver our entire stay! Working on her own and serving several people was not a challenge for her. We loved the food and our stay.

A very pleasant experience. Vegetarian options: Good variety Dietary restrictions: Flexible

Excellent food and service

The worst place to visit. We waited for 10 mins to be seated and no one came to our table for the next 20 mins. We were extremely disappointed and left without eating. Never going back to this place.

Worst dine in experience ever. We visited this place for lunch. We waited 20 mins to order. Was never attended and we left without eating. Extremely disappointed. Never going back to this place.

Came in today for lunch with a couple work friends, our server Alyssa was terrific! Food was delicious, would definitely come back again.

Been to both locations, food is quick and delicious. Had an engagement party at one and the staff is great, service incredible and I can t wait to return

Food was delicious and portion size was huge... they even customised the order as I dont eat certain sea foods.... Loved it.

Didnt really enjoy the experience. Service was incredibly slow and infrequent, while it was moderately busy, it didnt feel sufficiently packed enough to warrant how long everything took. My kids cheese pizza was made with the rest of our food but forgotten about, and we had to go remind the staff to serve it. It was also not a kids portion, just as large as the regular pizzas. And most disappointingly, El Diavolo is a huge exaggeration for what is apparently meant to be a spicy pizza. While enjoyable enough, I was expecting some heat, especially since the waitress had specifically asked me if I was okay with spice. Dont order this if you want spicy, it absolutely does not live up to its name. The restaurant menu is also way overpriced for what you get.

Incredible food, prompt and friendly service and amazing value. What a great spot to sit on the patio and enjoy the sights and sounds of downtown Burlington.

Amazing food and portions. Great service and patio.

Very good and good service I recommend it arrive and enjoy

Was there this afternoon with two friends for lunch. It was busy due to the Burlington Music Festival. We received great service, both from the young man that seated us, and from our Server Alyssa. She apologized for the delay ( which honestly wasn t long at all). She was extremely friendly and professional.Thank you for the great service. The food was delicious. Will definitely go back.

Vegetarian options: Plenty of veg options to try. Risotto Funghi is must try. Food : 5/5

Ordered on Uber eats (Gnocchi with chicken added) and it was terrible, basically inedible. Gnocchi was gummy and chewy, sauce was extremely over salted and did not taste fresh, but more like something you d expect to taste from a can of pasta and sauce (like spaghetti-o s) The chicken in the dish was fine, but given the overall low quality of the food for the price of $36, I do not recommend.

Not overly impressive, the bread came out with frozen butter packets. The pizza and pasta were good, nothing was noticeably excellent. The service was average. This is a one and done for us .

The pizza was very good. I had the gluten free, fire roasted veggie and added chicken. We also asked for balsamic vinegar to drizzle. It was amazing! Elyssa was very attentive and ensured we had everything we needed. Will definitely return.

Everything is really good Parking: Good Food : 5/5 |

The food was incredible, the service was quick and polite with a very inviting and classy atmosphere! I look forward to taking friends and family back here and it s definitely my new spot in town! Will definitely be back again and looking forward to it!

A real warm atmosphere. It has an ambiance where you can eat good food and chat with the family. It is one of the decent places in Burlington. You should try it.

The food was EXCELLENT ... and they were very accommodating/easy re: my wifes gluten and dairy allergies. Elyssa, our server, was fantastic

Had a fantastic meal at The Express. The staff went above and beyond to ensure we had an enjoyable and memorable anniversary dinner. The food was delicious and I look forward to our next visit.

Hot Italian sausage Pizza was excellent.!

Great portions definitely will. Will order from here again!

We called in for takeout, ordered the Alfredo Penne with extra sauce and the spaghetti Carbonara with extra parm. Julia was very kind and explained that they charged $1.50 for extra Parmesan. The total was $58 dollars and some Cents. $3 for Parmesan and $3 for extra sauce. When we got home we were excited to eat. We opened our pasta and the Alfredo was literally noodle soup. The Alfredo was a watery consistency with noodles. Reluctant, but hungry we decided to give it a chance. It did not look or taste like Alfredo pasta, It was literally just wet noodles with a lot of herbs and spices. There was no Parmesan on the side, or from what we could taste - on the pasta either. The carbonara also let us dow. It was flavourless and really, the only good thing was its massive portion that made up for the lack of flavour. Again, no Parmesan. For $30 a plate you d think you d get more than noodle soup and flavourless spaghetti, but this was certainly a disappointment.

We were disappointed in the overall experience. The restaurant was quite busy very noisy and service was slow. The food was OK but not outstanding. I had the tiramisu for dessert and was very disappointed. When I went to pay my bill with a pre-loaded Mastercard (gift card) the server said she couldnt process it. After I insisted that she had to be able to because it was the same as a gift cand another server was called over and showed her how to do it. Probably wont be going back any time soon.

Went to celebrate valentines day with my husband.Must try their pizza.pastas are also good .

Wonderful tiny eatery right across from the water, excellent for people watching! Food is delicious (highly recommend the wood fired pizza or the fresh pasta). Service is impeccable and attentive. Ill definitely visit again! Vegetarian options: Lots of veggie options, as long as you consume dairy. Parking: Depending on when you are dining, the parking garage one street over attached to the Burlington Arts Centre is free after 6pm, and reasonably priced all other times.

It used to be my favorite pizza in Burlington, especially the crust. We havent had one in a few months. Ordered takeout pizza last night and was so disappointed. The crust now was more like a pre-fab cracker. Bad move on their part! Nice people but time to move on.

Its is good enough

For everyone who loves Italian food - YOU COME HERE! 2 floors of everything you want and even more - desserts, pizza, burrata, etc. I especially recommend eating tricolore pizza and burrata on the 2nd floor

Great meals, fast service, excellent customer service.

Very nice evening and Nicole took great care of us!

Alyssa was absolutely amazing and so attentive. They were so accommodating with our food requests and the food was absolutely delicious!!! I would definitely come back!!

Yummy food great prices. Something for everyone

From Niagara and met up with a friend from Mississauga, first time for both of us. Dinner was wonderful.We even got a pleasant surprise with a complimentary bruschetta from the chef - thank you! Especially loved the pizza, lots of veggies and cooked perfectly, not over cooked. Our server Elyssa was very pleasant and very attentive. Highly recommend and will be back!

We just went to express tonight. There was 3 of us. We all gave them a 5 star. Our server Alisha was awesome. (sorry if I spelt your name wrong.) Our food was amazing. We had risotta dish, beef soup & lamb shank & chicken tetrazzini.

Great meal and our waitress was the best Parking: Great location and right on the water front

We had the calamari and they were well battered and fresh. The salmon was delicious not overdone just on point and it was accompanied by delicious sautéed veggies. Our table also had the primavera pasta and penne pasta. Pasta was al dente and the sauces were delicious. Everything was great!

The food was fresh a delicious!! Definitely knew it was chef inspired. The prices were very reasonable and they have great weekly specials. Will be coming back for sure. Vegetarian options: Many Dietary restrictions: They asked all of us if we had diet restrictions and were very accommodating

This is the worst restaurant weve been to in years. Located in a prime spot on Lakeshore Road this restaurant was empty on a day when the downtown core was full of people. Truly awful food, and worse service. Blech. I cant get the taste of skanky onion off my tastebuds. The server wanted our food and drink orders at the same time. And she did not mention the wine special. Id noticed it on the menu. She was willing to let three people order wine without mentioning bottles were on for half price. In an empty restaurant!!!! What a complete waste of time and money. Dont go. Try any other restaurant in the vicinity.

Food was outstanding. Seafood soup was delicious with muscles, calamari, large shrimp and fresh veggies. Panini and pasta was perfect. Fresh bread was too good!

Incredible all around. Friendly and professional service, delicious, fresh food, large portions, lovely atmosphere, great cocktails! 5 stars!

if you want real Italian food, this is the right place Food

you want the Real Italian food? then this is the place to be... Great place great people, from servers to the cook, and of course the food was magnificent.

Had a reservation, unfortunately at the same time 40-50 people arrived for a 60 th party, we were left with hostess hurriedly trying to set a table, quickly ordered but one plate was very hot, wife s sauce was like just tomato & my bolognese was warm, at best. Very disappointing as we always stopped in here before a show at BPAC!

Great food, good prices

Amazing food and service! Thank you to our server angeli!!

Our server was very friendly and the place is nicely decorated in a great location. The food leaves a lot to be desired though. I got the pesto pasta with shrimp. The pesto was too oily, and was definitely light on flavour. Could have used some more garlic and salt. My partner got the salmon and it was just kind of mediocre overall. Looked liked a frozen Sysco product, and was just lacking in flavour overall. For the price, I expect better.

Very nice place, pleasant service.

Prices are higher than the same restaurant in East Hamilton (5 min drive away) and options are limited. Even with skip the dishes, easier to order from the Hamilton location

zero out of 5, I ordered pizza for my kids, worst Ive had in years. literally just crust and cheese. Overpriced and definitely not worth it.

1st-time to visit here. We were served by Alyssa(hopefully I spelled it correctly). She was very pleasant and professional. Prices were reasonable. Highly recommend this place. We had the pepperoni pizza and I had the Alfredo pasta...

This place used to be amazing . Got take out tonight looking forward to a delicious meal at home . My boyfriends order was completely wrong . My pasta was way to thick, undercooked and bland . Extra items we had ordered were forgotten and not included . When we arrived to pick it up staff was extremely unorganized, no one helping us and kept assigning our pick up to another staff member to packaging and organize . All staff were extremely unprofessional . Unfortunately, we wont be back .

We went there today evening with our kid. He already had an ice cream in his hand, the owner ( I think) rudely told us that there is no outside food, we explained that he almost finished his icr cream and we all going to eat, he still kicked my kid out the patio. We dropped the plan to eat there. That man also tried to rush us to order the food. My spouse and I find him rude, mannerless and greedy. Never going back there.

We did take out and when we opened the box there was a hair in the food, and the pizza was cold. Very disappointed with the overall food. And still had to pay $36 for nothing

Kid-friendliness: Ellysa, was amazing everything was great. It was a very enjoyable meal. Highly recommend.

We celebrated our sons confirmation today. The food and service was outstanding. The servers were so attentative and we were very happy from start to finish. Thank you for making this day extra special. I would highly recommend Express Italian Eatery.

Best Italian food I have had in a long time. All the flavours were to the point. The staff is very nice and friendly they also took a customized order for us as we wanted to add/subtract a few things from some dishes due to choosy people in our group, but they were very welcoming and also gave some valuable suggestions which were bang on! We ordered Chicken Tetrazzini pasta, Charred Veggie Pizza, Chicken Pesto Pizza, Spaghetti Agli Olio Pepperoncino (oil based little bland for Indian taste buds but you can add salt and ask for a spicy oil at the side)

Aanchal was our server and she was attentive, personable and made a simple lunch a wonderful experience. Great value as well for very good Italian food.

The restaurant hosted my bridal shower brunch for me and we re great to work with! The environment made the shower beautiful and accommodated 22 people at 1 long table which was great. The food was delicious and all my guests were very impressed. Thank you to Chef Sonam for all his help and flexibility. Nicole and the staff were amazing. Host your party here!

The food was quite good (except for one small thing) but our server, John made sure that doesn t ruin our evening. We ordered Calamari, Pizza, Pasta and Sangria Pitcher. Everything was great! Loved the quick service. Recommended dishes

Great food , great service, lovely atmosphere.

Takeout or delivery expect to wait FOREVER even for a small order, and they don t even care. It s clearly a norm for them. Not to mention cheap shabby store build out. This franchise is a money grab

Ordered delivery, mussels in white sauce and mare monte couldn t even have eat it wend straight in the garbage the only thing that we could eat was baguette.

Everything was fine. Server was fine too. The calzone was very blend. I ordered veggie one. It didn t have any spices or taste. Further more the veggies weren t even cooked. I just had to eat with the salsa type sauce which was served. It was not palatable at all. It was very difficult to eat :-( I am so sorry

Im disappointed by this places lack of vegetarian options. There are no vegetarian entree options restricting you to pasta and pizza dishes. I thought they might have eggplant parmesan since they have chicken parmesan but unfortunately, no. The Bruschetta appetizer ($14) is delicious and was definitely the highlight of the meal. The Spaghetti Primavera ($24) has comforting mind flavours; however, it wasnt al dante which I found surprising. The Charred Veggie Pizza ($23) tasted like the Primavera but in pizza form and with a sprinkle of goat cheese. Im not necessarily impressed, especially since there are so few vegetarian dishes; the ones they do have taste similar and are quite pricy for not having any protein.

My sister and I dined here on a Saturday afternoon. (June 3rd) Lovely patio and atmosphere, server was polite and welcoming. We had the chicken pesto pizza and it was perfect! The white sangrias paired well with the pizza and were delicious. Thank you for a wonderful experience! Will definitely return.

The food was amazing the staff was on point and the location and interior was to beautiful. I had the Sunday Funday special and I felt like a fine dining king ! Alessia my server was very professional and knowledgeable. I will definitely be back :)

Decent parm, potato pizza was great! Make sure to grab some Garlic Aioli as well!

Absolutely wonderful experience, from the time we sat down to not wanting to leave. The server was knowledgeable of the food and made a great recommendation. Food was delicious and ended the meal with an affogoto coffee. I have no critiques, it was a wonderful experience and I will be back.

Great food and service.

When I saw the name express I expected tray service. I am glad I was pleasantly surprised. The food flavor was great, the size of the meal was generous and our server was attentive. I certainly will return.

This place is literally the best. Craving for Italian in Burlington? Just dont think about anything else and head towards The express. I ordered Charred Veggie Pizza and Chicken Tetrazzini.. MUST TRY! Nd AB really took care of us. Great staff! Great Vibe!

Alright! So. I want to write an essay; however i ll go precise and brief. IF YOU REALLY WANT TO HAVE A 5 EXPERIENCE, JUST COME AND DINE HERE. I am so in love with 1. FOOD 2. STAFF ( Ishika and Vaani, you guys are awesome) and last but not the least 3. THE ATMOSPHERE AND VIBE, SO +VE. Cheers to you guys

Very good pizzas, friendly service

Went up to the patio, there were 2 servers at a table of three and seemed to be having a great time. They glanced at us but ignored us. After 3 minutes we went to the restaurant next door

I was visiting Burlington and came across this restaurant looked good so decided to try it with my kids. We were a party of 7. First of all let me tell you food was not that great. Service was slow and it s over priced. We all ordered our food in a timely manner. We orders calamari, 2 pizzas and carbonara pasta along with another kind of spaghetti with shrimp. My oldest son ordered spaghetti, and meatballs. All of our food came expect for the spaghetti and meatballs. I asked twice when it would be coming. They said it should be out in a minute. We all ate our food. Finished our dinner then finally his spaghetti and meatballs came 25 mins later we shared all our food with him because we couldn t get to eat or dinner together by then he was full, so couldn t eat the spaghetti. Never again waste of money point of having a family dinner is so everybody can eat together upon bringing it up. The server did absolutely nothing, but give me a dirty look.

The food was amazing and the portions were much more than expected from most Italian restaurants. Also, Tara was wonderful and she provided us with excellent service throughout the night :)

Dropped by for lunch on the patio, food and service was great! Ordered the fixed lunch special - bruschetta and margarita pizza were delicious! Dog friendly (patio) Sunny day, recommend sitting at a table on the patio closer to the building - lots of umbrella shade Our waitress was very friendly and very helpful!

Food was Excellent. Our Server Dorsa was Terrific.

Food and service was great. We will be back

My Favorite restaurant in Burlington

Burlington July2023: environment was nice, service excellent, but ... food quality and value was only ok. My wife and I had the Chicken Parm, the Prix-Fix Chicken Parm with mushroom cream sauce, and Boccocini Salad. Lowlights: For $30 I expected my Chicken Parm to be over-the-top, and it wasnt. A $24 price would have been more in line with the quality and quantity. The Bocconcini Salad was nothing like the online picture, and was almost all lettuce with minimal cheese and tomato. If we werent with guests I would have sent it back. Lastly, my pint of beer ... $10?! Way too much. I can imagine going back, but Im in no rush.

Please you can but any name for your restaurant but its not Italian food! And not Italian restaurant att all Food is really bad and not Italian!!!!!! Food

We have always loved Express in Burlington. It never disappoints. Aanchal and her brother are very polite and courteous with us. Thank you for everything

Elyssa is amazing she was the sweetest server I ve ever had !!! Made our experience amazing :)

Oh My gawdddd!!! I am glad I found this place. Great service, amazing Food. Nd the drinks . Tiramisu is worth trying. Highly Recommended Food : 5/5

Great restaurant. The food was so good and the portions are massive!! I will definitely be coming back!!

From the moment I stepped in, I was greeted with unparalleled excellence. Our server Elyssa was spectacular. Her attention to detail, prompt responses and genuine care for my family was truly an experience unforgettable. The food was fantastic, and the atmosphere was great.

Visited with my son on Sunday Aug 30th and we were blown away by the wonderful young lady that served us! What a gem! She was so sweet, so helpful and attended to us like we were Royalty! Well, we are British so..... but seriously, the food was top notch, the patio was lovely but she was the absolute best! Give this girl a pay rise

The food was below average, instead of sundried tomatoes they put normal tomatoes, no sauce, below average taste. Took more than an hour to get our food whereas everyone else was getting served on time. Really bad service and food. We came here again because we had a great experience in the past, but really disappointed with the service at Burlington.

The food and the service provided by Aainish was exceptional.

Best charred veggie pizza Ive ever had!

Caitlyn was an amazing host. She is so kind, so welcoming, and made great conversation. She made our experience 100x better. We recommended this restaurant to a few friends and told them to ensure that their server is Caitlyn. Thanks again.

The pasta was amazing, so fresh. Elyssa was very cheerful and helpful.

Delicious pizza on a terrace overlooking the lake!

Good Service & Excellent Foods .

No words to describe the lovely experience from all the staff especially Julia who has a very pleasant smile! Thank you to team Express, we come from far to meet all of you and experience the best of the best! Food

I love this restaurant, every time I go I struggle to order food. I want everything on the menu! Everything is so good, the pasta is always fresh and the meat dishes are cooked to perfection. Staff is always friendly and helpful with recommendations when I cannot decide. Those recommendations have never disappointed me.

It was bleh. I went there after so many reviews and comments from others, however my experience was not great. Ordered the algli olio, used to it being more garlicy and not soaking in oil the way the pasta was, plus the pasta was over cooked. The char grilled veggies pizza was the savior but it was just okay, not that great for a restaurant.

the sauce was too salty and i wish the extra parm was freshly grated but good overall

Our dining experience a few weeks ago at Express was wonderful. We enjoyed the bruschetta, calamari - the grilled and fried which were both cooked perfectly, and one of the pizzas along with some wine which was recommended by our server, Alyssa. The service was super friendly and prompt! We felt totally looked after and look forward to coming back and having Alyssa serve us as I m eager to try her other menu suggestions since everything so far has been super tasty.

Went at lunch with family after a visit to royal Botanical Garden, great place to bring family, accessible, and only a few min down road , no highway! Easy, food came out hot and tasty, very bistro, not fancy. Decent prices!

Nothing spectacular. Service was bad. Food was so so. Wouldnt return.

We have the most amazing time today! The food and atmosphere were fantastic

A group of 8 of us had come in somewhat last minute and they did a wonderful job accommodating us! The service was great - shoutout to Nicole, she was very kind and helpful. Food was amazing, and so was the experience

Fantastic charcuterie board....great wine

We had a party of 40 people. The food and service was great! The staff and chef Sonam did a great job to make it a very memorable day!!! You guys are the best!!!! Food : 5/5

Very disappointment. For an Italian restaurant there was no bread offered before meal. There was no after dinner coffee, tea or dessert menu provided. We reserved a table for a special occasion and when booking mentioned this and was told they would make a note of it but there was no follow up during the evening.

Had their pepperoni pizza it was tasteless one of the worst pizzas Iv ever had

One of the best Italian restaurant in town. Great service by Nicole..thanks!

We celebrated my friend s birthday dinner party at Express and it was amazing. Do try their pesto pizza. 10/10

Ive only ordered delivery from here but its been impeccable each time and they have good deals on the delivery apps usually. Bring back the cheese ravioli, it was amazing.

Everything was amazing! The Italian food was prepared by the Italian Chef. He made the dishes specifically as requested & served Family style. Nicole was assigned to us & she was awesome!! We felt like we were family. Kid-friendliness: Chef prepared fresh pizzas just for the kids

Food was amazing and our server Nicole was incredible. Will definitely return!!

Ive been to Italy 4 times, the bolognese and the braised beef were top notch. Felt like I was in Italy again. The atmosphere reminded me of Venice the second time I went for Valentines Day. Service was impeccable with our server Elyssa.

Nicole was the best server we ve had the pleasure to encounter. She made the night enjoyable and fun Not to mention the food. Perfect!!! Food : 5/5

Delicious soup of the day, wish I took a photo

Very disappointing. Flavourless. Tough pasta. I would never return. The staff was good. We complained about one meal and they gave us free dessert but the other meal was a chore to eat. The dessert however was very good

We dropped in here for an unexpected lunch a week or so ago . It was fairly busy but we were seated quickly. Our server was very friendly, but there was only one server so it took a while for orders to be placed and food to be brought out. The portions were fairly big so we decided to split the calamari and spaghetti agli olio. The calamari was crispy and Wasn t the best Italian I ve had but overall pretty good experience for a drop in.

Came for late lunch with my mother in law today. Beautiful view, our server alyssa was very pleasant and looked after my mother and law and I with impeccable service. The food was absolutely divine. The bruschetta was incredible very fresh and flavorful. Complements to the chef! Everything was great. Will be returning soon!

Food is always reliably good, service was extremely courteous and friendly, wine was half price (it was a Wednesday), and the views of Lake Ontario from the outdoor patio always make us feel good. 100% would recommend!

Delicious pizza w very thin crust

First time trying the express restaurant Italian eatery. Incredible experience. Great food, good price, and what made the experience incredible, shout out to Leo for providing an amazing service. Walked us through the menu, provided us drink recommendations and we loved it! Would give him 6 starts if there was an option to do so!! Will be back again!

Elisa was so accommodating and welcomed us instantly to the restaurant. And Leo was also great and accommodating! Food was amazing, I got the chicken pesto pizza gluten free dough and it was so flavourful! The wine was also good quality. Will be back again! Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options

Nicole rocked the service.

Nicole was the best! Very attentive Snd had a great sense of humour. Love this place! Food was the best.

Leo is an amazing server He is super friendly and so helpful

Decent enough food, but not worth the price. There is a Bistro around the corner that has better and cheaper Italian food. Go there instead. As well, I clearly had a child with me and they charged for an adult. They stated that they fixed it but it was still $19 which is pricey. As stated, decent food bit make sure to pack your wallet before going

Great food & enjoyable atmosphere.

The best place and the best waitress and the best environment Vegetarian options: The best and they adjust your order Food : 5/5 |

I recently had the pleasure of attending a work function with a group of 50 people, and I must say, the experience was nothing short of excellent. One of the highlights of the evening was the exceptional hosting service provided by IKISHA and her colleagues. Their attentiveness and friendliness truly made the evening special, and we all felt well taken care of.The 3-Berry Pitchers, she improvised, were a delightful addition to the evening, and the food was undeniably delicious. To start, the baguette, served fresh, was a delightful choice. Pairing it with Parmesan cheese and chili sauce, which was readily available on the table, added a delightful zing to the experience. My appetizer, the fried shrimp, was of a decent size and tasted great. The Penne Bolognese that followed was not only delectable but also generously portioned. However, the main course, the salmon, was a slight disappointment. The salmon was overcooked and accompanied by a somewhat greasy sauce that didnt complement it well. Another qualm was the relatively meager side of three potato fingers and a small bunch of broccoli that accompanied the dish. A heartier side would have been an improvement. On a positive note, a colleague ordered the lamb shank, which was well-cooked and served in a very generous portion. Although I cant personally judge the taste, their satisfaction was evident. To cap off the meal, I enjoyed a Tiramisu for dessert, which was good though not outstanding. Pairing it with double esspresso was a very good idea! Despite the minor hiccups in the meal, we had a blast of time. I would certainly consider returning for future functions, mainly due to the remarkable service provided by IKISHA and the other amazing hosts. Their attentiveness and warm demeanor greatly enhanced the overall experience.

Our waitress Nicole was amazing!! Food was so filling and good!!!

Leandro was amazing at serving us! Definitely made the experience much better!

Great food, service and atmosphere. Nicole was awesome.

Alissa served us and was really great. The food was delicious and worth it. Would surely recommend to check the place out

The Express hosted our rehearsal dinner, a private function for approximately 20 people in late October 2023. A few weeks before the event the owner and chef worked with us in order to customize a meal that would fit our budget and ensure everyone had plenty to choose from. During the evening itself, our servers Elysa and Ishika went above and beyond ensuring we had all we needed. They managed our party kindly and efficiently, allowing us to enjoy our time with family and friends. There was plenty of food and wine, everyone left after enjoying their meal. Elysa and Ishika kindly boxed up all the leftovers for us as well, ensuring nothing went to waste. My husband and I order take out from here every few weeks, I recommend the Diavola pizza and the Express to anyone passing through Burlington!

We are three for three dining at this amazing establishment !! The food amaze, the service amaze and the price my fav is the braised short rib

Food and service was excellent. 5 stars

We celebrated our daughter s confirmation at the Express, and it was wonderful. Everything from the decor to the food and the service was impeccable. Thank you again for making the planning of this event so seamless!

The first time i went here was for dinner and was an amazing experience with excellent service and food. Was super impressed so I went again today for lunch and was completely disappointed by the server and the food. The server was a lady and she looked arrogant and not polite at all i wish i could post her name but unfortunately i dont know her name. The food wasnt as good as i went first n quantity is very good tho

one of the worst Burlington restaurants ive ever dined in (which is saying A LOT.) The pizza just tasted/was presented like one of those Kraft pizzas you make on a tortilla shell in your oven at home. NO taste. I dont recall the Stoney Creek location being bad like this? Super weird and NOT cheap. Vegetarian options: they have veggie pizzas

Nicole was amazing and very attentive. Definitely coming back

Great flavours, portion size and selection! Check out the Wednesday special!!!!