1731 Lakeshore Rd W, Mississauga, ON L5J 1J4, Canada
Casual venue with white tablecloths offering Mediterranean, Italian & other European fare.
Thoroughly enjoyed the time spent in the private room with our family of 12 in celebration of the holiday season at Clarkson Mediterranean Bistro. Excellent food, service and atmosphere. Vegetarian option was really good also. Looking forward to booking again in the future!
We recently celebrated our wedding at Clarkson Mediterranean Bistro and couldn’t be happier with the experience! We booked their private room for 19 people, and everything was perfect. The food was absolutely delicious, with generous portions that everyone enjoyed. We had calamari, chicken penne, salmon, chicken marsala, pizza, tartufo, and panna cotta, and every dish was a hit. The private room was ideal for our event, complete with a TV that we were able to use, adding a special touch to our celebration. They also accommodated us with a menu for kids, which made it even more convenient for families in our group. A huge shoutout to our server, Laura, who truly went above and beyond. Her exceptional service made our special day even more memorable. She was attentive, friendly, and made sure everything ran smoothly. For anyone looking for a budget-friendly restaurant that offers great food and can accommodate your events, Clarkson Mediterranean Bistro is the perfect choice. We’re so glad we chose them for our celebration!
First time dining there. It was a lovely experience. We enjoyed our meal and had excellent service.
My nephew and his wife found this place when planning a birthday celebration for his mom, my sister. They booked a private room for us on Sept. 8th….it was perfect! Great food (most of us had the salmon) preceded by great salad and finished off with yummy dessert - service was awesome - a wonderful time had by all! Highly recommend!!
Very cozy vibes, went to a family baby shower and the vibes are immaculate. The food is incredibly tasteful; I had the salmon and veg. The salmon is perfectly lemony, veg well done and tasty. The dessert and coffee is light and complimented each other well, always love a nice treat to cool down in the summer. The service from the two wonderful women also made the afternoon event go smooth, they’re very attentive from start (setting up) to finish. Thanks again ladies! I hope to come back here soon!
Went here for a work meeting. They have a downstairs semi-private area that was really good for a presentation, and can hold about 16 people. The food was hearty. I had the rice and beef shank risotto which was pretty good - sort of a strange combination but it was good. Calamari starter was good too. Service was good. The drinks were decent as well - one of our party had a margarita that looked great. Some atypical menu options but everyone seemed to be happy with their meals. Will return.
This is a little gem. I picked it for a family luncheon and was so happy I did. From the moment we walked it we were welcomed by our great server Laura. She was fantastic and made our luncheon fun. The food was delicious and tasty. We would definitely dine in this restaurant again. If you go, you will not be disappointed.
My niece's daughter had her first communion and had her celebration in this restaurant. We had a private party room and one can choose from the set menu. For starters one can have either soup of the day which on that day was butternut squash soup, organic greens with balsamic vinaigrette or caesar salad, main entree of blackened salmon, veal or chicken marsala, vegetarian risotto or clarkson chicken penne and for dessert pana cotta or tartufo. We all enjoyed the delicious and flavourful food and will surely go back to this restaurant. The staff provided excellent customer service.
Used for catering order. Easy process to order, food was ready at time to pick up the catering and everyone loved to food!
This is basically a seniors home.. food is bland, portions tiny and it s such a boring atmosphere. You can probably take a nap in between salad and your soup. Also this is not a Mediterranean restaurant like they pose to be. The food used to be good here once upon a time about 20 years ago.
In my opinion, this is the best restaurant in Clarkson. The food and service are excellent Prices are very fair for what you get Food : 5/5
Parking: Parking lot at rear entrance as well as street parking out front Food
Was told I was being given the supper portion when I questioned the price difference. It is the first time that we are all still hungry after chicken/lamb souvlaki. I should have known when I didnt need to hold the bottom of the bag with three supposed supper sized take out.
Dont sleep on this place. Had the salmon meal and it was incredible...melt in your mouth. Then had creme brulee.. yum.
Great Italian food. Friendly, helpful and knowledgeable staff Convenient location with ample free parking
Vegetarian options: Lots of options, great food! Food
What a delightful Bistro, we are looking forward to seeing you again tonight!
My family and I came for dinner and we all thoroughly enjoyed our visit! The workers are super friendly and attentive and the food was very delicious. I highly recommend if you re looking for a nice dinner out! Vegetarian options: Very delicious vegetarian options!! Parking: There are plenty of parking spots behind the restaurant.
Very good place for a midday lunch. Very quality service with great attention to detail and customers. Delicious and carefully presented dishes Vegetarian options: Many vegetarian dishes Parking: Parking in front and behind the restaurant Wheelchair accessibility: Access ramp
It was my first time coming to this restaurant. We were celebrating my FILs 80th birthday. We had 5 in our group and everyone was please with their meals. I especially loved the carrot ginger soup and the veal piccata. My partner enjoyed their house made caesar salad (I ate his anchovy though) and the pasta Bolognese. The portions were a good size and the pricing very reasonable. But best of all the service. I am sorry that I didnt catch his name but he was professional and witty. A true delight. A lovely evening all around.
Staff is super friendly, food is amazing, and the atmosphere is super nice.
I took my best friend for a late lunch (June 22, 2024), and we had a great time. Laura served us, and she was very polite and knowledgeable. Started off with the Beat Salad (which was nice and refreshing); my friend had the Caesar Salad. I ordered the AAA steak with a side of Gnocchi Gorgonzola (which was cooked just the way I liked it); where my friend had Moroccan Chicken, which he enjoyed. For dessert we shared a excellent piece of Tiramisu. This had been our fourth Dine-in, and we do plan on coming back.
Great service, great food. Nice restaurant.
The food here is amazing, it has a very romantic atmosphere. The server was Muslim and he made sure our order had no alcohol in it We really liked the service and had a great time! Parking: We parked across the street in a plaza parking lot for free. There is paid parking on the street too.
Everything about our experience was wonderful. The food was fantastic- especially the grilled calamari- and our servers Thomas and Savannah were fabulous. We will definitely be back.
Loved the food .authentic Italian taste it was! The servers are also super friendly and guide you very well through the menu. We celebrated my husband s birthday here! panna cotta is a must try too
Excellent food and atmosphere. Very attentive and friendly staff. Sam, Laura and the entire team were awesome!! The team accommodated our large party of 60 and the service was excellent. Definitely recommended.
Food was amazing and the service and attention to detail was spot on. Tried it for the first time and will definitely will come back again.
Awesome food. Good portion. Lady here was very kind. Their AAA peppercorn steak has a really nice flavour.
Nice Cozy place for friends and family dinner
A lovely place for lunch or dinner. A1 service; relaxed atmosphere conducive to dining. Cloth tablecloths and napkins. Proper service and less expensive than many roadhouses. Water and bread were brought to the table as we considered the menu. We had the Mediterranean Chowder, calamari salad, Arctic char and lobster spaghettini. All delicious. Mango cheesecake for dessert was less than stellar (3 star); more Gelatin than cheese but excellent mango sauce. Really a lovely experience with attentive wait staff. Thank you! Parking: Park behind off Clarkson Rd. N.
Our server was very good, but the portions for the food wasnt. I was still hungry after I ate. The food was ok, just very small portions. There were pasta dishes ordered, no bread on the table, I thought usually restaurants, maybe not all, put bread on the table with your meal. Ordered a drink and it didnt seem like there was any alcohol in it and it was in a martini glass. Like 2 sips and it was gone. Somewhat disappointing, had eaten there before and no complaints, plus I thought their Mothers Day menu was a bit pricey, $49.95. My friend went to a restaurant got a flower and a free mimosa, wasnt necessary, but woulve been a nice touch, alot of restaurants will do that on Mothers Day, just a nice gesture. Will I return, probably not.
This was our first experience at the Bistro and what a delightful experience it was. Our lunches were wonderfully prepared and presented, and, the staff were knowledgeable, very pleasant and efficient. We are definitely returning to this establishment. In addition to the excellent meal and service, the decor is inviting and conducive to conversation. A truly superior eating establishment in Clarkson.
We stopped in here for a quick lunch and were delighted to find such a beautiful place with superb service from Laura who is the soul and charm of this restaurant Highly recommended this restaurant and can t wait for sunny days to get back to explore the wonderful menu. Dietary restrictions: My partner is GF and there are lots of options
Amazing dinner, everything was delicious and our server Laura was a gem. Such personality and great service!
Overall the food was good. Service could be better, especially by the server. He came across as uptight and not as hospitable as the manager and other service crew. The biggest disappointment was the cherry Manhattan. My hubby ordered his first, I took a sip and felt like ordering one for myself. I was served an awful watered-down shaken in a martini glass with no taste of alcohol and no garnish a total disappointment to say the least especially when you are paying $12 per drink! Felt cheated there! The food was tasty overall. We shared a pizza which was okay. Our mains veal marsala and Clarkson penne were good. Pannacotta was very nice!
We celebrated three birthdays with a group of eight of us for lunch today. It was awesome. Laura was amazing as our server and so personable. A friend of ours that was with us today actually recommended and has been there several times. for the rest of us It was our first time and we loved it. We will definitely be back.!!!
Had a great evening celebrating my dads birthday, food was delicious and service was wonderful! Thank you!
All I can say is wow. Phenomenal pasta and excellent service. I look forward to taking my wife on a nice dinner date here.
My waitress Laura was so awesome, I had the Bistro Penne, so yummy !!! Thank you Clarkson Mediterranean Bistro for an amazing experience, and I will be back
Tom our server was amazing. Food was delicious, especially if you like pasta. Seafood was done to perfection. Highly recommend.
I went here with a party of about 28 people. They gave us a private room at no extra charge. There was also no minimum spend, which is so rare because I called several other places before booking this one for that reason. The presentation of the room was really nice and the price of everything was extremely reasonable. Our server, Laura, did an incredible job at taking care of the party. Everyones orders came out promptly, and we were so pleased with how delicious the food was. Best gnocchi and calamari Ive ever had! She was so kind and fun to interact with as well. There is also loads of parking behind the restaurant. This is a great place for a fancy dinner with reasonable prices, but especially a great place for larger party sizes as well. I couldnt have been more pleased!
Charming
A group of 7 of us came to the Clarkson Bistro for a birthday dinner and our experience was truly unforgettable. As soon as we walked into the restaurant, we were greeted with kind and welcoming faces. I ordered the Ossobuco, and it was one of the best meals I ve ever had. As amazing as the food was, our server, Laura, made our experience that much better. She was so helpful and extremely attentive, never leaving our glasses empty, and consistently checking in to see how we were doing. This was one of the best dine-in experiences I have ever had and I will definitely be returning. Thank you very much!
Best dinner out in years... Table of seven celebrating a few birthdays, my wife discovered this hidden gem. Exstensive and varied wine list with a price point for every budget. I opened my meal with Carpaccio and Arugala appetizer with shaved Parmasean and lemon, delicious and pallet cleansing. Our server Laura recomended the Special which happened to be Osso Bucco, with a lovely creamy risotto...simply amazing! That being said, our server Laura made our whole dinning experience that much more special. Laura has a warm and friendly way of making your dinning truly memorable. Laura also knows her wine cellar, pairing a lovely Barollo with my meal. We cant wait to come back...sooner rather than later. Pov.
We celebrated our anniversary here which is on New Years Day. Decided to try something new since we had never been there before. From the time we arrived Laura was amazing. It was unexpectedly busy for New Years Day, but she was managing everyone. The food was amazing, we had the pre-selected day menu which had our favourites anyway. I love these small intimate places with great food and excellent service. If you havent been there and are looking to try something new, definately try this place out. Parking: Parking is in the back. We went on around 7:30 pm in the evening and it was not very full.
Amazing service, amazing food, amazing prices. Special thank you to our server Thomas, as well as the entire team for their great work. Will be back soon for sure!
What a great surprise hidden on the Lakeshore amongst the many eateries in Port Credit. A mixture of pure downtown class and friendly personal service. Laura, our server, made us feel like we were dinner guests in her home. The food! Must be tasted to be believed. For us, it was a Valentines Day special outing and it couldn t have been more perfect. We will be back. Parking: Behind the restaurant. Large and accessible.
Been there twice and, while some dishes are delicious, some are a bit mediocre. Service from Laura was great on both times, although the kitchen seemed to be slow handling a big group in one of our visits.
Good experience dining here, lovely quaint elegant atmosphere, the service was good and the food was wonderful.
The food was amazing! Lisa our server was wonderful!
Our first time and we were delighted..absolutely delicious food and friendly service..highly recommended
Went to the Clarkson Mediterranean Bistro for lunch. The atmosphere on the inside is very nice, and its divided up into two rooms, one with a nice bar and TV along with tables, and the other being a dedicated dining area. The service was very good, with attentive wait staff, they would come back a couple of times to make sure we had enough water, condiments, etc. The food was very well cooked and presented, everything looked great. One of the dishes was stuffed upon order, and the waitress took the time to let us know that because of how freshly prepared it was, we would expect to wait a bit longer which was very thoughtful. Ample parking, however its located in the back lot. Also worth noting that while there are no halal meat options, there are plenty of delicious vegetarian options. Leaving 4/5 stars for as the only downside was the menu item we ordered was $2 more expensive on the final bill. Potentially the menu was not updated for a long time, however it would have been nice to know upfront. Vegetarian options: Multiple vegetarian dishes available, such as an eggplant burger, grilled veggie sandwich, veggie pasta, etx Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair parking is available in the back lot, however you would need to go around to the front to enter an accessible entrance. Once inside, there are accessible tables and washrooms
Great restaurant to enjoy a fancy meal or special occasion with friends or family. Great dining experience and service. Call in advance to ask if meat is halal, it depends. There are vegetarian options also. I ordered that veal chops and beet salad which was extremely well done and delicious.
Great food Great service
We went to a special birthday party for a friend. The meal was amazing. The cake superb. The staff was quick and efficient. No complaints. We all left with smiles.
The food was good not great.The service was excellent.The restaurant needs a refreshing and is a little dated!
A cozy bistro with above par food with daily specials featured. Open for lunch and dinner only. Parking: Parking at rear of the building block. Can be hard to find a space at times.
Fun place to visit and great service!! Dietary restrictions: I can really only have fish and not a lot of gluten. Lots of options on this menu!! Food : 5/5 |
The best service and food. Highly recommended. 10 stars
First time visit last Friday night. Wasn t too busy, I could tell they have a nice group of repeat customers. We would definitely go again. There were 4 of us and 3 got the dinner prix fixe menu- 3 courses. I had the seafood chowder and it was excellent. Had the main course shrimp and crab with Angela hair pasts in rose sauce, and crème brûlée for dessert. All were delicious. My partner had the 14 oz bone in veal chop special for the night and said the Portobello mushroom sauce. He would of liked a larger portion ( who wouldn t) but the plate was empty and his tummy full. He liked the Greek salad to start. Friends also had the seafood chowder, seafood pasta, Caesar salad and chicken Parma and really enjoyed it. Nice atmosphere and the service staff was very accommodating. Check it out!!!
Good food and service
Good lunch menu thats reasonably priced.
This was a restaurant to go to however our Saturday birthday lunch was a disaster. We ordered latte and got cappuccino . My fish was dry and not seasoned. Pasta was so salty and we were told that it is the Parmesan. I have never seen Parmesan so finely grated, looked like fake. The only good think was the server she was attentive and desert. I think they had a different chef otherwise I dont understand why so different from other times we ate there. I am not sure if I am going to dine there again.
good salads and amazing calamari but sub par veal marsala, didn t taste of marsala. cons of an open kitchen are when you can see the chefs being very rude to our heart of gold waitress. 10/10 to her for being so friendly and providing great service regardless.
I usually do not provide reviews, but my experience at Clarkson Mediterrean Bistro was so good, I am writing this review. The food was amazing! I was there with a party of 10 - and each person said their food was delicious. The choice of music was great. And the music was just loud enough to create a great atmosphere, but not so loud that you had to yell across the table. The service was great and very accommodating. My party was divided into 2 groups - where I ordered the appetizers and desserts for the other group and they accommodated our request. We look forward to going again and have told our friends about it already.
Great food, great service, I ll definitely recommend and keep on coming back
Great good.
Amazing Food!! Incredible ambiance Great service! Definitely will go again! Food : 5/5 |
One of the best pasta!
Went out for a birthday dinner. Its a cozy place, friendly staff and food was delish. Good veriaty of seafood. Food
Had an amazing experience here! We had the room downstairs for a 21st birthday the food and service and atmosphere was fantastic we will come back from Barrie its that good!
Amazing amazing amazing. Dog friendly patio with great food and fantastic service. Prices you can t beat for the quality
Celebrated my sons 21st birthday in the private dining room last night and everything was fantastic. From decor to food and service. It made for a fantastic night. Cant wait to come back.
We picked this restaurant to celebrate an anniversary and the food was terrific. We had the manhattan seafood chowder and butternut squash soups to start and the grouper and 12 ounce steak specials as mains and shared a creme brulet for dessert. All were cooked perfectly. Service and ambiance was nice and we would go back again for sure. Nice spot to grab dinner in Clarkson. Would recommend.
Such an incredible place we found! Food is amazing and the ambience was perfect. If you want a fine dining experience and good value. Alex is the best!!
Had an amazing dinner at this little gem. I ordered the stuffed chicken supreme and my oh my - it tasted AMAZING. Wish I took a photo of it beforehand. On top of the amazing food, we had the best service from our waiter Alex ... thank you Alex for making our experience the best! We will definitely be back :)
Amazing cuisine, and eclectic service making it all a wonderful experience. I highly recommend it. Parking: Lots of street parking, and more out back
Love the Bistro! Have always had a good experience; good food at an affordable price. Staff is friendly and always accommodating. Highly recommend.
The food is great and the servers are very good. Laura is very helpful.
We were in Mississauga for a family portrait and we finished early but the restaurant where we made our reservation for dinner didnt open until 5:00. We were hungry at 4:15, so we stumbled on this Bistro and thank goodness we did. It exceeded our expectations. Laura was an exceptional server. She made the experience the best ever. She was so responsive, the food was delicious and she made special drinks for us that were not even on the drink menu. We will be back!
My family and I ate here yesterday and were very happy with the experience. Our server was Laura, who was amazing!! Even though it wasnt on the menu, she heard me say I wanted an espresso martini, and she kindly made me a delicious one. She was attentive and kind to us throughout the meal. Laura is really a delight! The food itself was very good, particularly the specials. We found the restaurant to be clean and nicely quiet (although we were there for a very early dinner). We would definitely come back another time and would probably sit on the patio next time - it looked lovely!
We had to wait 15 minutes after being seated before a server greeted us. Our entrees arrived over an hour after we had finished our appetizers. Poor service, good food, looooong wait.
We had lunch there yesterday and ordered the cod special. It was delicious :) Our server Laura was attentive and very professional. The chefs are top notch! Great atmosphere for dining and visiting with friends and family. Easy free parking outback. The quality of food and service will draw me back again and again when in town. Thanks so much to all at the Bistro who made my family luncheon so wonderful!
Really nice Italian fare, conveniently located, with parking out back. Superb service. Phone to reserve; the online system was not working.
food was incredible, great prompt service. would recommend 10/10 for dinner
Good food and friendly excellent service
Great food and service from Laura! We will be back!
Always the best value for the money!
Sunday. Not too busy. Service was excellent, and the food was quite good. I would recommend the prix fixe menu for uncertain palates.
Love this place! Excellent food made fresh to order. Even the patio gets a table cloth and stemware!
Excellent dinner. Food was amazing as was the service. 100% recommend!
Food was very tasty and fresh. Great relaxing atmosphere at the patio. Friendly stuff and our sever Laura was amazing and attentive.WILL be back there again
Good value for good Mediterranean food. The vibe and atmosphere, paired with service makes for an OK outing. Food is good - nothing truly great but everything is tasty and well done. Prices are very fair, making this a pretty decent option. Youre not paying for top notch service, atmosphere and incredible food - instead its a good spot for good meal for a good price. Cant complain!
Unfortunately, what started out as a pleasant dining experience ended miserably for us. We were a party of seven being serviced by Laura. After serving our ordered drinks and wine, Laura s watch (so she claims) knocked over my wife s red wine glass spilling its contents all over her white blouse, knit sweater and canvas pocketbook. My wife immediately went to the washroom to try, with no success, to remove the wine stains. Laura was sincerely apologetic throughout the evening. After eating our food, which was prepared with great care and very tasty, our three checks arrived. Laura stated that she didn t know which one of the three checks had ordered a bottle of San Pellegrino so she didn t put it on anyones. I took my check and asked to speak to the manager. Laura escorted me to the relatively new chef/owner who came out of the kitchen to respond to my request. I told him about the accident that left my wife with a ruined blouse, sweater and pocketbook and told him I don t think I should be charged for my dinner since her clothing was ruined. He quickly agreed and took the check from me. Simultaneously, Laura proclaimed in a loud and agitated voice that she would pay the check. How it ended between owner and server I do not know since at that point I had returned to our party. Laura returned to the table and as she started clearing away the finished plates, she asked me if I was happy now. I said I was. This is when all hell broke loose. She asked if I liked my food. Again, I said yes. She said, you ate the food so you should pay for the food with an attitude of total disgust. I asked her why she was having an attitude since we are ones that suffered damage and must go home with ruined clothing, the total cost of which far exceeds the price of our dinner. She was fuming and arguing until, what probably was the manager, came over and escorted her away from the table. I blame the new owner/chef for not having been informed that there was an accident involving spilt wine and knowing how to handle this type of situation. At a minimum, he should have immediately been told and expressed his sorrow for this unfortunate accident and that our dinner is complimentary, adding, to please try and have the clothing professionally cleaned at his expense. Furthermore, if the clothing was not salvageable, please purchase similar items and send me the bill. That is what insurance is for!! Accidents happen, they are not on-purpose, they are accidents. The innocent injured party is the one that needs to be made whole and not be subjected to ridicule by an offensive and belligerent server who insults the customer instead of owning up to their responsibility and consequence of their actions.
We had a delightful dinner!!! The menu was extensive and spanned the whole range of Mediterranean cuisine. The food was very tasty with an attention to detail. The atmosphere was refined and comfortable lay modern but still romantic. Our server Laura made the whole experience delightful. I would highly recommend this restaurant for a romantic dinner or for a group of people.
Enjoyed the meal & excellent service.
food, wine excellent, furniture is too much bistro style for an nice restaurant
The food was delicious!! Excellent service and a lovely atmosphere
Food is bland... Not worth spending the money. Service was ok and the atmosphere was promising.
Excellent service! She was busy on her own but very efficient and friendly and the food was excellent.
The food is tasty, but very unattractive to look at, I.e. the risotto was just brown and basic, unappetizing to look at, the chicken pesto was green grey and unappetizing to look at..if you were a kid youd hesitate. The pizza was not better than fortinos oven..or pizzaiolo, the topping and cheese were not disappointing, but the flat bread crust for that pizza was baked to a crunchy biscuit. The veal was unappetizing to look at, but taste is there. The pea soup was super basic. Service is long, about 40 minutes and the chairs are so small. That bread to distract you is not the best, the artisan grocery breads and Cobbs and East side Marios have tasty breads. The menu, ideas, and ingredients need to be refreshed and updated for today. Parking at the back was decent- the small patio in the back is attractive and cozy. Ive started to believe that instead of stars, we should just be able ask if I would return? It was too easily forgettable. Same with movies, would you watch it again or recommend that someone watch it at least once, should be the way to review.
Food was amazing, our waitress Laura was phenomenal. From the time we got there to the time we left, she made our experience so enjoyable. The food was 10x better than your average restaurant. Everything was fresh, delicious, cooked to perfection and prices were reasonable. Will come back again soon. Parking: Lots of parking in the back of the restaurant and they have an entrance from the back. Kid-friendliness: We brought my 7 year old son with us and Laura was fantastic with him. She brought him chicken fingers and fries....and tartufo for dessert and apple juice to drink. I feel like I didnt have to do anything as she took really good care of him throughout the night.
A little gem.
I just found my favorite new place in Clarkson.. the service was spectacular, very friendly. I went with my father and my 2 kids. My father had the chicken supreme he loved it, my two kids had the chicken finger and fries. They ate everything on the plate, they love it. And I had the New York steak with veggies and potatoes, let me tell you that this steak was one of the best steaks Ive had. Cooked perfectly, it was so good I almost licked my plate. We had such a blast, good times most definitely will be coming back. To the waitress and the chef great job guys. 10 out of 10 Parking: Big back parkin Wheelchair accessibility: Front door with ramp
We did our friends dinner here and we were so happy. Beautiful food, wonderful service, calm and pleasant atmosphere. We will be back over and over again. If you havent been make sure you try it! I had the calamari, the special, a sundae and coffee....delicious!
We come here quite regularly and have also hosted a Christmas dinner in the private room downstairs before. Very flavourful food, great location with plenty of free parking in the back & great service! This is one of our kids favourite restaurants - they particularly enjoy the Caesar salad, Gnocchi and tartufo :)
Food was very bland. Received the wrong side with my entree after waiting an hour for food to come out. Service was good, waiter tried his best but somehow still got my order mixed up. Prices are too high for the overall value of the venue.
Our go to spot for amazing food!
Great spot, great food and excellent service. Nice and quiet so we could chat together.
Had lunch, two of us. Have rated it 4 stars across the categories largely because while the food and the service are quite good it really was not enough exposure to justify five stars. The atmosphere is consistent with the name of the restaurant it is a bistro Parking: The parking is located behind the row of buildings that includes the restaurant. I did not see one of the pain machines where you put the receipt on your dash so I did not and I did not get a ticket.
My first time there but certainly not the last. I had the three course dinner starting with the calamari salad ( to die for) then there seafood linguine. Simple Tartufo ice cream for dessert. Fabulous dinner and great friendly service. Highly recommended. Food
Food, service and ambience were excellent. My only issue was I found the tables slightly small and the bistro slightly crowded.
Just had a great dinner to celebrate my daughters birthday. Ambience was excellent, food was excellent, and service was excellent. Our server Lisa was awesome and so attentive, wish we had more service people like her in the business.
Quaint Romantic restaurant. Divine food and wonderful staff. We had the fried calamari appetizer, and 3 entrees - stuffed chicken, bistro penne and seafood Linguine. EVERYTHING was very delicious. Loved the sauces. Lovely staff as well. Parking: At the back. Wheelchair accessibility: By front door.
We had my 60th celebration 2 years ago and it was perfect! We decided to celebrate my husbands 60th as well two weekends ago and it was amazing as well, in total we had 32 people ! everyone loved it. Our Italian waitress Laura was amazing so friendly and enthusiastic and worked very hard to keep everyone happy. We will make reservation to have 8 of our friends for New Years Eve dinner. Give them a try it is a great Italian Restaurant.
So I visited this restaurant on January 3rd around 8 or 9 pm. I have to say the service was spectacular hence the 2 stars otherwise I wouldve given 1. Our server was above and beyond amazing. On the other hand, the food was terrible. The Soup of the Day (butternut squash) tasted 3 days old. Not fresh at all, I could tell either the vegetables that were used or the soup was going bad due to the sour after taste. I couldnt eat it. The grilled shrimp wasnt bad. My bf had the lamb - strange combination with the tomato paste - and the sides were appalling - not sure who came up with the menu. I had the mushroom risotto - which had good flavour but unfortunately THEY DIDNT WASH THE MUSHROOMS so I was constantly chewing on sand. The dirt was literally cracking between my teeth. Super disappointed. Also found a piece of meat in the risotto. Dont know how that cross contamination happened. Overall great service, nice environment but the food was a disaster and frankly grossed me out.
Great food, great service!
Nice veggies, great meal! We would go again
Very nice ambiance for the dinner. The quality of the food is very good and the price is very reasonable, much cheaper than the comparable. It has open kitchen so you can see while your food is being made.
Lovely lunch on the patio!
Excellent restaurant
Food was delicious, and the restaurant is beautiful. Atmosphere is very nice. Staff is pleasant and helpful. Upscale and moderate to expensive.
Pizza was awesome!
Absolutely AMAZING!!!!! Each meal was soooo good! Thumbs up to the Chef! The customer service was definitely A*. Lisa the waiter was so sweet and sooo patient. Thank you again! Ill definitely be coming back!
A really good restaurant with delicious Italian food and perfect service
Went for lunch and opted for set menu of entree, main and desert and it was indeed fantastic experience and delicious food. Chefs have done splendid job in enhancing flavors and combination with basic ingredients. I also noticed waiter changing table cloth after every customer and this is rare, commendable and still kept reasonable prices. Kudos to them and highly recommend this place. We will visit whenever we re in this area for sure
Had an early weekday dinner here. We had friendly and excellent service. Mushroom Stout Soup was rather bland but my Seafood Risotto was lovely, very creamy with lots of shrimp, scallops, and mussels. My husband enjoyed his Fusilli Ricardo, though would have liked to find a bit more prosciutto in it. Will likely go again.
Food tasted great! Wonderful waiter!
I had a lovely lunch of seafood chowder accompanied with a seafood linguini it was amazing
Great food and service..prices really good as well
Great local place to eat always tasty and excellent service.Recomend highly!
Food was alright, but the service could have been better, the old Italian waiter forgot to bring me my drink, his mannerisms were like he s doing us a favour for going there. He wouldn t let me take the hot sauce to go and said it s house made he thought the receipt would get stolen took forever slow. Learn to smile and have good manners he s doing this job too long and forgot how to give real customer service
Clarkson Mediterranean is a classic Bistro with a Mediterranean flair, - white table clothes, candles, flowers, excellent service and delicious food. My colleague invited me for a business lunch and every dish we ordered was a symphony of flavours. Highly recommended for any occasion, Romantic dinner, family lunch and dinner, dinning alone, or just going for a stroll in the village and stopping by for a delicious, old fashion meal.
I have been to the Bistro 3 times. The first 2 visits were exceptional. The 3rd visit wasnt great. Veal Marsala sauce was watered down. The mushrooms were canned not fresh. The waiter did not provide a list of specials at the beginning. The vegetables were great! My husband had the shrimp and scallops dish which he did enjoy. The service was not provided with cheerful interaction. I am not returning to the restaurant.
We received prompt service from the moment we walked in the door. The food was a delight, every dish was a feast for the senses. We had a server named Sheri that made the experience even better. What a star! Thank you Sheri! We came from Saskatchewan and we are thankful to have found this place. 5 star food and service! Highly recommend!
We booked lunch with our bank advisor. The restaurant sitting looked fine. The food was very poor as the vegetable sandwich was very soggy n the chicken sandwich (chicken was a small piece ) Souvlaki plate was small n not so appetizing to the eye. The waiter was not attentive n he removed our plates without asking if we were done. We want to support our local restaurant but we were disappointed. Certainly not go back.
Great food, good service!
Very bad place
Good food
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our dinner at this Restaurant. Staff were very professional. Very attentive. Food was very tasty. We both lived the Veal & chicken marsala.
Mississauga Hidden Gem! I am so glad I have found this place! Over the years I have hosted many birthday & New Years celebrations. The food is always so good, you cannot beat the price anywhere you go, they have a private room with no rental fee! It s my go to restaurant when I want to celebrate, the Pre fixe menu options are amazing.
Excellent food and service! We love it here, never disappoints.
Glad to be back at this place. Had a good time with a few coworkers. Thomas took good care of us. He made good recommendations for main course items and wine pairing. He was very professional and knowledgeable. I had the steak cooked to perfection and also tasted a few slices of different pizzas.Definately we will return.
We always love eating at this restaurant. I the menu is varied and everything we ve ever eaten there is always outstanding. Thomas is a wonderful waiter and looks after us very well. Highly recommend this restaurant.
Very good food and the server Thomas is super Parking: Big parking lot
Always excellent food. The specials are well worth considering.
Excellent place for get togethers and catching up with friends. . . Server was very informative and professional. . . great food variety. . . whether you are seafood lover, pasta lover, etcetera. . . lots of wonderful dessert selection. . . chocolate truffle, tiramisu, creme brulee, and so much more. . .
Wonderful ambience, food and service. A great place to enjoy a relaxing, special celebration.
Five star dining experience. Thomas our server was great throughout the meal offering a fine balance between being attentive but not intrusive. We pretty much had decided what our party of 4 were going to choose for our meals until Thomas described the specials. This evening Chef provided some mouth watering choices for pretty much all tastes. I ended up ordering the bone in veal chop as my main and butterfly shrimp as appetizer, both were amazingly delicious. The other 3 meals ordered from the menu were equally delicious and thoroughly enjoyed by all. Would highly recommend and will definitely return. Parking: lots of parking and easy access from back of restaurant. Kid-friendliness: noticed some somewhat negative reviews from diners with kids, not geared towards kids. More of an adults restaurant
Had dinner with family / friends in the private room. Food was excellent. Service was attentive. Had a great time. Will go back for the next date night.
The best chicken parm around! A must try!
I never got to go to this place. I booked a reservation and they just called to let me know they were cancelling it. Terrible customer service. If you know you wont be open on a certain day then your booking site should have that date blocked off. I didnt book elsewhere because I thought I was coming here. I was at peace. I had a reservation. Now I feel like I need to scramble to try and find another place. I dont recommend this place. And I will probably never ever go there now that Ive had this experience. :( Utterly disappointed.
Must go restaurant!! Great food and service!! Apps: the tiger shrimps . Entree: chicken supreme .. must try. Crème brûlée for dessert bad thing no take out for crème brûlée . But we bought the dish and took :) Thank you!!! See you soon
Re writing the review again. After having a horrible experience with the person at the phone, I had given a 1 star to the restaurant. Soon after that, recieved a call from a very nice gentleman who quickly fixed the situation. Changing the rating to 4 star now since the food is actually nice in here. I had rated a 5 star before when dining in was allowed. Will rate them 5 again when the restaurant keeps someone who is decent enough to speak politely over phone.
Came here for a quick lunch. Food was good. Service was even better. Thank you Kevin for the wonderful service.
Their staff is so kind and friendly. Excellent customer service. The server advised us the pasta according to our taste. Liked their pesto pasta.
Some of the best seafood in the city. We were amazed at the freshness of the fish and the real pepper corn kernels used, that are indeed red. Will be back!
Amazing food, amazing service!!!! Rachael our server 10/10 and Annie great Hospitality. We will be back, fish was amazing, best Ive ever had, and kids loved it too.
Great food, especially entrees. Service excellent Alcohol and Starters a bit pricey.
Good place
Great service!!! Had a lovely dinner and the server was exeptnal.
Three of us had a Canada Day lunch on The Bistro patio. We chose the fixed price menu and there was plenty to choose from. The food was excellent and the service was first class. The young lady was attentive and extremely helpful creating a warm welcoming atmosphere. It was a very good experience all around and good value for the money. We will be back. The Smiths
Waiter was not friendly. Hopefully he was not the owner.
Best meal Ive had in a long time
Wasnt great/ Wasnt terrible
Another first and last.. Went with high hopes but ended with huge disappointment.A pasta bowloigunse ( Pasta and Meat sauce ) Was a special item , they couldnt make. But when I insisted the made meatballs and pasta. Over salted. The server was good was he was around. Service slow and all food that we barely eat was honestly sad.
This being one of the favourite restaurants of a family member, we all went for dinner. A beautiful night out on the patio. Amazing food and wine. Our server was extremely friendly. It is quite possible, that we overate as the food was incredible.
Great location, copious amounts of food and exceptional service! We really enjoyed our experience and loved the menu options!
Had dinner here with family and was relieved there was a dairy-free butternut soup and plant-based pasta primavera. Both were delicious. My family all loved their meals as well. Our waitress Rachel was super pleasant and the atmosphere was really nice. I will be back again and hope for additional new plant-based entrees.
I met some friends here for lunch recently. It was our first time at Clarkson Mediterranean Bistro but it will not be our last time. Our server, Rachel, was friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. The food was delectable and reasonably priced. I had the veal Marsala and most of the others in our group had the blackened salmon (one of the daily specials). The veal was tender and the sauce flavourful. The sides were perfectly cooked. There were moans of appreciation from those eating the salmon. I finished off my meal with a fragrant cappuccino and lovely coconut/pistachio tartufo. They offer indoor and outdoor dining. I will definitely be returning.
After seeing all the wonderful reviews, we visited this Italian/Mediterranean hidden gem for our first anniversary. We tried Grilled Calamari, Stuffed chicken supreme and Crème Brûlée for desert. Dijon mustard cream sauce came with the stuffed chicken was absolutely amazing. Thank you Rachel for your excellent customer service. We cant wait to go back again.
Very disappointed by this visit. I ordered a vodka and cranberry drink and received just the cranberry juice, when I complained the waiter refused to accept my complaint. The appetizers were quite plain in taste and not worth the price. We brought our toddler with us and ordered him the chicken tenders and French fries, French fries were drenched in oil so we obviously could not serve that to our toddler. Ordered the shrimp and snow carb linguine but apparently one tiny claw is all they decided to add to the dish. The linguine also had zero flavour just a bunch of pasta with a few veggies and three shrimp. Never coming here again and I would not recommend.
If you try the shrimp linguine your life will change for the better if you dont love it Ill pay for it for you ( if I have money ) its so so so so good trust me.
Bad service and rude staff would never return. Sat for 20min and had to go find a server to acknowledgeus energy thoughwe had a reservation. The table was broken and not even set and I dont even think there 2as appropriate social distancing protocols being observed.
Amazing food and welcoming staff, Rachel is a wonderful person and always a great host. Had the mediterranean pizza and avocado bbq chicken. All in all a very good time and quite reasonable meal. Definitely will go back!
Great food and great service!
The Food was UNBELIEVABLE...the service was okay, but one of the waiters (not ours) was very loud and somewhat obnoxious. The cocktails were absolutely atrocious, so my recommendation is to order wine instead. I gave it 5 stars because all the food was just THAT FANTASTIC.
Had a few items off the seafod menu. Smelts were ok but not very crispy and a small handful. Seafood linguine had too many mussels and was too soft. Pleasant enough though.
Great lunch on patio.
Food was great and it was good portions. We left full and satiated
The place was overall good. Sadly understaffed in these post covid era. The food was ok, the veal I ordered could be better.
Excellent food great service waiter was awesome .Great value. Best restaurant!!!!! 5 star dinner tonight.!!!!
Excellent food and customer service
Food was 6/10. Service was 2/10. We werent asked for vaccine proof upon arrival, that was the first red flag. Then we soon realized service was going to be extremely slow because other tables were complaining. By the end, our waiter was arguing with us because we (politely) questioned an added charge on our bill. Very unprofessional and quite rude. As someone that waited tables for 10+ years, Ive always been taught that the customer is always right, so was very surprised to hear the attitude from him. All we asked was for next time, maybe he should mention that something is an added charge when inquiring about it during your order. It seemed pretty obvious to us but very foreign for this waiter. Needless to say, we likely wont go back and were very uncomfortable with the experience.
OMG. What a delightful evening. They had a suggested dinner menu but when I heard tack of lamb was the special I could not resist..and it was the best Ive ever had including thhe fantastic vegetable sides. I admit I even sucked on the bones. Not ashamed.