Sapore by Zafferano in Woodbridge

Food was excellent , we had the pleasure of being served by Lucien. He is an absolute professional and the best. Merci for your excellence and service.

What a wonderful evening - amazing food and outstanding service by Lucien!! He is so funny, inviting and extremely knowledgeable. Next time you visit please ask for Lucien!

Another delicious lunch. Always try the specials, they are great! Food

Excellent lunch option in Woodbridge. Reasonably priced, friendly staff, very tasty food! We ordered, soups, salads and pizza. Will go again to try other items on the menu.

A wonderful Italian restaurant excellent in everything from venue, choice on menu, and delicate cooking. Kid-friendliness: More adult oriented.

wonderful !

Amazing food and atmosphere. I will definitely come back.

Italian restaurant, Italian standards! Very nice restaurant, very good food! Kid-friendliness: Yes

If you are lucky to be served by Lucien; you won t regret your experience. He makes it feel like you are dinning at a Michelin star restaurant with his passion. Sapore you are lucky to have this gentleman.

Terrible service, the waiter saw we were young and didn t even bother with us from the very beginning, felt so under appreciated.

Food was okay, pasta was good. Went here for a birthday party and the service was surprisingly and unfortunately underwhelming for how upscale it appeared to be. Owner is nice though. Vegetarian dishes are available. Plenty of room to seat a large party and to take pictures, even standing up as a big group UPDATE: came here for a friend s birthday dinner hoping to see some changes since my last visit. Unfortunately service is still as underwhelming as last time. I was disappointed how servers were placing food on the table without confirming who ordered what, which resulted in a mix up that they refused to be held accountable for. It took a lot of back and forth to split the bill as well, which we were previously told we could do over the phone but were told otherwise in person - it would be one total bill. Staff s lack of communication with one another is resulting in hassles for the clientele. Food was still delicious as last time, but for how terrible the service continues to be I don t think it s worth it to come back here. My original review I gave 3 stars, I ll be knocking off a star as I do not see much improvement since my initial review.

Outstanding experience

Excellent food with the kindest staff! Thank you Emanuel for the wonderful service!

Excellent food and great place for a family night out . Staff is amazing and offered great recommendations and made adjustments to some dishes to accommodate the kids.

Came here for a family party and was delighted with the food. The antipasto was absolutely divine and had such a wide selection, and my main (lamb shank with pasta) was cooked perfectly and very delicious. Service was quick and highly competent (though a little too fast at times to clear plates).

Amazing food

Great food

Food N Service was amazing, Highly recommend.

What an amazing experience I had at Sapore, with amazing food, service and drinks! Highly recommend to anyone in the GTA wanting delicious Italian food with a great atmosphere. Will definitely be returning!

Food was very enjoyable, the pizza was really good and the eggplant came with grilled veggies, also very good. 1 vegan option on the menu. They generally dont like making alterations from the menu which I understand. They state it clearly on the menu. But I would expect at least offer a few vegan options. I would return and recommend

Very great pasta I have tasted in a while

The food was delicious. The service was great. The ambiance made you feel like you flew out to Europe.

Good service, nice atmosphere and beautiful design.

Go there for the food and if you bring a crew and dont want to be embarrassed by bringing your guest to poor quality food and taste. This restaurant is very good at food they prepare. Right portion size for the mains- Not tiny for birds, not vulgar for Barbarians, just right. Very good food taste quality and food material quality as well as cooking skill. Atmosphere is ok. Nothing to write home about. Service sadly lives up to Italian restaurant stereotype, namely- rudeness, arrogance. I will still go there again and take my guests there until a better food and service option comes along. For those who want a food state experience you will not be ashamed of, take your guests here.

I ordered to pick up and was first postponed and then canceled even though I was already there! This cant be allowed!!

The food was so delicious. The flavours were blended well and exactly what I am looking for when I eat out. Something delicious that is taken to the next step.

Good food (one of the better Italian food places in the area) but we were not happy with the customer service at all. Seems to be recurring pattern here - have come in the past and received poor customer service, likely will not be returning. I recommend it for take out if anything. Booked a large party (15-20 people) for a friend s birthday; we asked via phone and confirmed that they split the bills and staff on the phone advices it is possible so we made reservations. First, the staff did not remember (or pay attention) to who ordered what and the serving was disorganized. Some in the party had to guess what was being served and figure out who got what because they left the plates in the middle of the table, as opposed to serving individuals their dishes. After dining and paying the bill was the real nightmare. The same staff who we had spoken to over the phone to make the reservations, served us one large bill; saying we can either pay it all together or split it 15 ways (people would be paying for food they did not eat) and she did not want to do singular/split bills because otherwise we d be here for 45 minutes . Did not make sense for someone to pay $80 and cover food that they did not consume, if the only thing they got was a $20 pizza. And if you can split the bill by the EXACT number of guests what s the difference between just having someone pay their own bill? As was advised to us over the phone. Had to speak to manager; who said we can split and everyone paid their own bills in under 15 minutes. More time was wasted going back and forth with the server, having to go talk to the manager, and ensuring they split the bill - than the actual individual payments. This is also the second time this has happened at this location. Larger parties; beware.

Great service and the food was so good! Definitely will be back to try the carrot cake inside cheesecake

Older bald man who served us (I think his name was Marco) He was very rude and unprofessional.

Fantastic lunch, the Octopus was a great appetizer followed with the special homemade gnocchi with 3 cheese sauce. Awesome

This was an awesome place to come to! The food and service were both amazing making it a great place to have a birthday dinner. Shout out to Carl our server for making the experience extra memorable. He was awesome!

A great place if you like Italian food and you are in Woodbridge.

Dined at Sapore for a team lunch. Delicious and service was excellent.

The best Italian food Ive had in the GTA. Amazing service too, shout out to Lucien for being a great server, he really knew the menu and specials, and had some great stories. Whatever theyre doing food wise, keep it up, you have an amazing kitchen. Only complaint is I wish they didnt charge for the water.

Amazing food, and the service had to be the best I have ever had anywhere! The server was incredibly knowledgeable on the specials and was constantly making sure our meals were good. Well done to all the staff! Food

I have been coming here with my family for many years, weve had multiple events always fantastic food and service! Thank you Sapore team Food : 5/5

I had a wonderful dining experience at Sapore by Zafferano. The calamari was perfectly breaded and cooked, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The hand pizza was absolutely stellar, with a wonderfully crunchy crust from the stone oven and immaculately seasoned sauce. The wagyu hamburger was phenomenal, juicy and flavorful, and the pasta was incredibly well seasoned and cooked al dente. The portions were generous and the prices were reasonable. The staff was friendly and attentive, and the restaurant was clean and cozy, including the bathroom. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for authentic Italian cuisine. Dietary restrictions: It says on the menu they encourage you to enjoy the chefs creations no customizations. You have to respect that. Eat the food how the Chef intended. Parking: The parking lot is shared with many other businesses and a Tims. Tons of parking even if not that close to the restaurant. Kid-friendliness: Its a nice sitdown restaurant that also has a hottable. They had a high chair for my kid so its kid friendly to me.

Excellent pasta and steak. Had a great time with my work colleagues here. The coffee and creme brulee are also amazing.

Food was amazing! Not the best decor, but nonetheless the food and service were amazing.

I made reservations in early December I was told could I come earlier than noon because they get busy missing the whole point once I got there The server told me how much he loved his job and been there for 30 years fair enough we ordered two pizzas for my guest and I I asked if I could just have a simple pizza with green peppers, onions and tomato. The server told me I ll see what I can do, what I got was nothing close to what I ordered. It was their version of pizza with roasted red peppers only without explanation without apology. I did not complain. I paid their exorbitant prices. I couldn t eat at all, and just took it the rest home and threw it out because it was disgusting oily, and , you could do so much better elsewhere. This is the problem when a restaurant thinks it is you being obliged to them rather than them serving you skip the restaurant there s so many better alternatives in Woodbridge in the GTA. Parking: Once good but no longer

Amazing food and service

Excellent Italian food and first class service here. Wine list is incredible and there are several table types (quiet spots, private party area up top and group seating also) Dietary restrictions: They offer gluten free options Parking: Never a problem to park here Wheelchair accessibility: Is accessible

As usual the food is exceptional. We were a party of 10 and everyone enjoyed their meals. One negative was food took awhile to be served. Also costly but so worth jt.

Excellent food and service Guido is number 1 there

Fantastic restaurant and great atmosphere. The staff are so pleasant and friendly. Service was fast. Top favs were the seafood linguine and the calamari.

Always enjoy it at Sapore! Food and service top notch, and they have actually kept prices reasonable compared to all the other restaurants that have increased prices significantly.

Awesome spot !!! Food is always bang on.

My first time ordering from Sapore. I order the mushroom ravioli and got 5 ravioli for $$$. Their portions are really small. Although it was good, it was definitely not worth the price and will not be ordering from them again

Their food was pretty good. However I can never support a business which runs this way. This restaurant engages in a predatory hidden fees business model where you get charged $6 for water in glass (where the waiter fills up your cup with water, Ive never been to any restaurant where water in a glass costs money). Theres also a mandatory 20% tip, and they changed their regular menu for a Valentines Day menu where everything is expensive. If I had known just 1 of these three things, I would never come here again but this restaurant has all three! Instead of charging a 20% mandatory tip from customers the owner should pay his/her staff a better wage. This place would make Nestle proud by charging $6 for water. I can go to the nearest Cineplex or a fast food place and get free water from their soda machine. We didnt even know water costs money or else wouldnt have drank any. I ended up not ordering anything for myself due to them removing their normal menu for the Valentines Day menu. It cost $67 with taxes and their mandatory tip included to feed a single person (even with me not ordering anything for myself). Angry at myself for giving money to this place.

All 3 of us, got food poisoning after eating at this place... stay away! We had calamari, octopus and 2 dishes of pastas. We returned the octopus, it was plastic and got attitude from the server. Food : 1/5

What a great place. From when Manuel helped us plan our family function to Angie who made sure everyone was looked after this is definitely a place I would recommend. The entire staff was helpful and friendly. The food was amazing and the atmosphere was great. Would definitely recommend Sapore for intimate and large group gatherings.

Always excellent food and service.

Giving 4 stars, because it was my second restaurant for my short stay in Toronto. I loved the food of the first one and I was expecting more than that at Sapore... like it at all!!!

Friendly staff and very clean. Food was tasteless and boring. The pizza was good but the different meats, seafood and tofu we had was tasteless. Save your money

Food was great, staff was awesome

Great place! Excellent service.

Excellent atmosphere, has hot table as well. The octopus was good

Went here for dinner with my friend. Everything we ate and drank was amazing. Would highly recommend.

Dropped by , was met by a host, who measured me by how I was casually dressed. Was pompous and very condescending, didnt feel welcome, maybe it was my skin color.

They don t even deserve a star.. Made reservations confirmed twice by owner.. he pulled some stunt calling me the week before saying I should be there turns out he tried to make it seem like I messed up the dates but instead he bumped me off to have a bigger party ..found out he did this to another family.. he was rude didn t care took no responsibility and wouldn t admit it.. and to boot he hung up on me.. that large party will be treated like royalty no doubt.. cowardly act all I gotta say

Great food

One of my favorite places... From business meetings to family dinning and events.. Great spot with amazing service and excellent dining experience.

Attentive polite and informative service. Portions could contain just a little more substance and less garnish. A breaded calamari was decent (just not enough). The grilled Calamari was too hard. Scallops and jumbo shrimp were not bad. Rice was a little too oily for my preference. Apparently the gnocchi was good.

Fancy but very odrinary.

Thank you Sapore for making my moms 70th birthday an unforgettable event Lucien, you were amazing. You made it special for my mom by having someone who speaks Spanish addressing to her directly Lucien, your service was impeccable, attention to detail and even you managed to entertain my young nephews. Thank you Sapore for always making my familys gatherings always special

Was ok the food quality is high

Great food, kind server. Youd be missing out if youre in the neighborhood & didnt at least try it. I shared in some arugula salad & a taste of honey drizzled bruschetta with fresh mozzarella for starters & halibut main and tasted the carrot cake cheese cake. It was all so delicious! I want to come back. Unfortunately, I live across the country, so will have to savour the thought & hope theres another chance to go back somehow.

The food was delicious and fresh. The portions of the food are huge. The wait staff was very friendly and did a great job. My sister booked this place for my nieces communion.

Delicious!!

Great Italian restaurant. The staff are great but the food is amazing here.

I have been going to Sapore for many years, but I must say having Lucien provide the excellent service he does goes a long way. With his expertise as a sommelier combined with culinary knowledge it elevates your overall experience. The food is superb the flavor divine, and they are always consistent in the service. I would recommend Sapore for any occasion as a place to dine.

Great place.

The food is out of this world. Dont fill on appetizers, hold tight for the main. Manuel is unbelievable. Great place.

Incredibly good, authentic Italian food in an area that looks like it would just have chain restaurants. As an added bonus, our helpful and friendly waitperson (originally from Genoa) made a terrific recommendation to visit nearby Crawford Lake, a jewel.

Online menu needs to be updated, the restaurant has very limited options in comparison. Vegetarian options: Very few options

Absolutely outstanding service, food was prepared to perfection, a definite worth while dining experience.

Loved the food!

Great Service!

Went on a Friday evening and walked in without issue, no reservation but they were able to accommodate us as it wasn t very busy. The servers was attentive and served us water and we ordered some drinks to steer. Shortly after ordering our appetizers came out which included fried calamari and a Sapore Pizza. The calamari was good but over salted and the sapore pizza was excellent, I love the combination with the honey, nuts, blue cheese and prosciutto. Next, I had the pasta pescatore and it was pretty typical for an Italian restaurant but it was also had too much salt. The portions were quite large and hubby had a bites of my meal while he finished his steak which he was happy with. We finished off the evening with some dessert but felt like we were a little rushed as the restaurant was empty and the staff were trying to set up the space for their parties the next day.

The food was superb. A nice spot for authentic Italian cuisine. We were a large party, and the service was top notch!

I have been at this place three times, and each time, it surpas my expectations. DELICIOUS

Food was quite bland and soggy, especially the buffalina pizza. The cavateli had no flavour, the risotto was the only dish we enjoyed.

Amazing food and amazing service!

Fabulous meal at a reasonable cost!

Amazing Italian restaurant dining experience in Woodbridge. Had the shrimp cakes for appetizers, it was full of shrimp and no fillers. Ordered the pan seared cod with risotto, it was cooked to perfection and the dill cream was awesome. The seafood gnocchi had a stronger garlic and onion taste to it. For dessert, we had the carrot cake mixed with cheesecake, interesting combo that gives it a good texture. Our server Lucien stayed on top of our dinner to make sure items are served properly. His food recommendations were great and suited our tastes. Restaurant is nicely decorated with high ceilings. Everything was spotless from furniture to dining ware. Vegetarian options: There are vegetarian pizza, pasta and salad options. Dietary restrictions: Kitchen was able to accommodate slight changes to entree. For example, no wine cooked with pasta. Parking: Large free parking lot shared with other plaza tenants.

This is a spectacular spot for any foodie to try... Our entire group had seafood and it was simply brilliant. They have some great wines as well.

This is an awesome place. Visited this place with my supervisor (this happens to be his favorite place) and he is Italian by heart. Flavours were very well balanced. Portions are good sized. The waitress was very polite and prompt in serving. She also made a visit to ask if everything was fine. The interiors are contemporary and atmosphere is relaxed. Washrooms were spotlessly spick and span. Im coming back here for sure.

Top notch in every aspect of the evening!!!

We came today and had meat balls and pizza, amazing how amazing the food was and most importantly the service--- lucien is the best and he is a main reason why I would come back here.

Recently had lunch here and had a great experience. The calamari and pizza is fantastic and portions are huge. Had to take some of the pizza home which surprised me. While the food was very good, the service was out of this world and truly made it a wonderful experience. We were served by Lucien who was a master at his craft and also had such a great sense of humour, he had our entire table laughing and smiling every time he stopped by to check how we were doing. Will absolutely return thanks to Lucien as he made it a memorable lunch for everyone at our table!

The platters were out of this world! And the staff are incredibly friendly. I was here for a corporate function but will definitely be coming back

Absolutely the best experience! Amazing waiter Lucien was incredible, I will be sharing this experience with anyone who will listen!

We had the most magical time at Sapore by Zafferano. The food was absolutely fantastic and our server, Lucien, was probably the best server I ever encountered! The whole experience was absolutely perfect!!

Service was super slow, food took almost an hour to show up. Waitress came by once in that hour and that was about 20 minutes after we were seated. Food was good.

I had the pleasure of dinning here with colleagues two weeks ago while in Vaughan for a conference and it was by far the best service I have ever experienced. Lucien is a true professional with the best sense of humour and attention to detail. Sapore is lucky to have him. The food was wonderful with generous portions and the best steak I have had in a restaurant in a very long time. We will be back!

Love this place. Delicious

Went for lunch and had the Greenland Halibut and would highly recommend it..delicious. Our server Lucian was absolutely fantastic. He was a true professional and had a great sense of humour. He made our experience that much better. Thanks again!

Excellent all around. Had the bison steak and it was cooked perfectly.

When you re so hungry you forget to take a photo of the mains: braised steak, corn-fed pork from Northern Spain, and panko-crusted Arctic char. This place packs a punch of quality and taste.

Very delicious food great service by Lucien

Excellent food and really nice setting.

Have to give 3 stars. Unusual of me to not photograph my food. Spent 100+ per person. My grilled seafood 70 dollar plate had a tiny portion and was served with rice boiled in what seemed to be beef stock. Some other guest I entertained had much better fare. Skip the pizza. Stick with pasta and simple stuff.

Food was excellent as well as serving staff. Very nice place.

The veal here was delicious. Would visit again for the good food.

Very good food, fast and friendly service, nice environment

What a gem! Food was great but the service was even better. The staff was super attentive and although they were closing soon after we got there .. they didn t rush us at all. Would recommend 10/10.

I was there with 10 my girl friends .. it was a gettogether . So 1. It started when viuple of my frienda reached late and we were made to feel unwanted . The server was really rude he kept asking us what will we order and also if we will still be sitting there 2. Then during the order asking him about a vegetarian dish , if can trcommend he mentioned buratta . ( i am hindu and it was my religious days Navratri going on ) i was served MEAT . Asking him why this happend he was really rude- he said DONT YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ORDERED instead of appologising . 3. We asked for the bill we were given one single bill after asking for separate bills .. we kept calculating no body came for help after half hour comes the manager . Who was rudeno appologetic atall. After letting him know he was too casual again no SORRY for anything.. Well i would never recommend this resteraunt to anybody .. Rude, misbehave , racist, are the words for it ..

Good Italian food & beautiful atmosphere. Waitress provided great service.

Truely a great restaurant, excellent service Lucien and special vegan meals prepared by the head chef for us. Recommended. Food

Authentic Italian experience naturally including great company. The espresso was the cherry on the top. Thanks to those who made it possible. Buon appetito. Mille grazia. Vegetarian options: Italian ingredients in preparatione culinary meals based on vegetarian needs an easy next step.

Too expensive

Seriously disappointing as they served wrong dish with pork even after we mentioned and one order never came . They even billed for wrong served item And did not have the mind to order even a coffee

This is a very fancy restaurant. The staff was nothing but exceptional and the food was delicious! Would 100% go back and my compliments to the chefs! Parking: Right outside the restaurant and plenty of spaces Wheelchair accessibility: Yes theres a ramp outside

Had my wedding rehearsal dinner (12 people) and we were basically ignored the whole night. The apparent VIPs next to us kept our servers (3) busy drinking and conversing while we were missing water and our dinner servings. No offer of bread or anything to start - very weird for an Italian restaurant where normally bread, oil, and vinegar are brought out to start. If youre on a date it might be ok but if youre not ordering bottles of wine and shots to share with your servers then be prepared to serve yourself. Would not go here again.

Parking: Available Food

Truly Italian fine dining. Delicious diverse menu with excellent traditional choices and exotic dishes like wild boar sliders. Bravo!! Great pizza too.

The new hot table is great for lunch time. Good service.

ambiance and layout is classy and spot on service is a grandslam everytime period! and FOOD/DRINK ?? best Italian food Ive ever had in my life THANK YOU

Great location and the food was awesome. Try the specials always great.

Good Italian restaurant and delicious food...

Food was ok but menu selection was not that good.

Stuffed Gnocchi was great. Pizza was very plain.

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Sapore, and let me tell you, it was an experience to remember. First off, the food was absolutely divine. I started off with some calamari, which was cooked to perfection and served with a side of spicy marinara sauce. It was like a little slice of heaven in every bite. Next up was the flat iron steak, which was cooked to medium rare perfection and served with a side of creamy mashed potatoes. I have to say, I was pretty impressed with the chefs skills - the steak was juicy, tender, and absolutely delicious. But the real star of the show was the Martinis. Now, Im not usually a fan of cocktails, but these were something else. They were smooth, well-balanced, and the perfect complement to the meal. I even caught myself channeling my inner James Bond as I sipped on them. All in all, it was a fantastic dining experience. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was cozy and intimate, and the service was top-notch. Id highly recommend this Italian restaurant to anyone looking for a tasty meal and a good time. Salute!