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Oliver & Bonacini Cafe Grill
Category: Restaurants Canadian (New) Canadian (New) [Edit]
550 King St NWaterloo, ON N2L
(519) 772-0783
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
9 reviews for Oliver & Bonacini Cafe Grill
9 reviews in English
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Review from Rachel C.
Waterloo, ON
1/24/2012
The food here is pretty good. I love the wasabi tempura shrimp appetizer. The mushroom soup is very rich.
The washrooms are designed with a contemporary style, very nice. -
Review from Ceci Z.
Food here is average, nothing stood out much, especially when it took them MORE THAN AN HOUR to serve. We did have a large group, but waiting that long is still unacceptable. The restaurant itself is quite classy and pretty, even the washrooms are unusual looking.
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Review from Precilla C.
Scarborough, ON
Updated - 4/21/2011 7 photos
I have to say, I was disappointed at the service that I received on this particular visit. We had to stand at the door for several minutes before anyone came out to greet us. Although it was a slow Monday evening, it's not an excuse to not have anyone at the door. Then I had to personally ask for bread because they didn't give us any.
The food was fine. My fire roasted baby back ribs were satisfying enough, although I really didn't care for the jalapeño cornbread pudding. The flavour and texture were just weird. The Beer Battered Haddock was delicious, but the accompanying fries were overly salty.
I don't think I will be coming back anytime soon, given that there are other options in the area.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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3/30/2011
I don't really know why O&B has a restaurant in Waterloo, but I'm certainly happy about it.
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Review from Angela H.
Mississauga, ON
4/26/2011
I don't get it. I just don't get it. Yes, it's beautiful, yes it's a classy joint-'loo has not seen anything like it. But the food just ain't great-it just ain't. I've been for brunch, lunch and dinner in 'loo and in Toronto and across the board I just found the food okay.
Mushroom soup (the one without cream/butter-that should have been my hint-duh) was just...pureed mushrooms. I think the texture could have been smoother, instead I ended up chewing my soup. Had the waffles once. Tasted kind of like...Denny's. Mac 'n Cheese-not very cheesy. Had the chicken panini which wasn't too bad. It could be re-orderable.
I wish I had the one dish that really made my insides smile, but I haven't experienced it yet. Maybe one day. Until then, I'll keep scratching my head wondering why people are 5 starring this place... -
Review from Joe R.
Waterloo, ON
7/18/2010
This place has everything I don't like about corporate restaurants. Loud atmosphere, overly 'modern' decor and average food.
I've been a few times for lunch and dinner. Lunch was always subpar although dinner wasn't too bad.
Staff was friendly though. -
Review from Cruz P.
Toronto, ON
2/22/2010 1 photo
During an evening out for a family dinner in Waterloo, my sister mentioned a place that she was curious about... Oliver & Bonacini is what it was called and I was like "Who?!" I've never personally heard of it before, so immediately I was all in!! The moment I walked in, I was a fan. The low down of this instant favorite of mine is that it is affiliated with a number of renowned restaurants: Canoe, Biff's Bistro, Auberge Du Pommier and Jump. The food was great, with never before seen combination's of ingredients on my part. Along with a large variety of wines.. a go-getter or trend-setter place to go and enjoy for an evening with that special someone or with family and friends. I highly recommend trying this place if you are into new and exciting foods and flavors!
To sum up my experience in one line: "This is fine dining gone main stream..!!"
Bon Appetit!! -
Review from milly l.
Richmond Hill, ON
3/23/2011 3 photos
I went there for brunch with a friend one weekend and it was amazing.My friend was late so I went in and got a table first. The service was great, very friendly and polite. The hostess brought me to a table and asked me for my friend's name so she can bring her in when she gets here. Everything on their brunch menu was tempting. The setting was beautifully decorated too, modern classy. My friend ordered a crepe which wraps spinach, smoked ham, and hollandaise sauce with two poached eggs on top and lots of mushroom and salad surrounding it. I got a bite of hers and both of us loved it. Got to love the plate I got too. I got the eggs n' lox (I think that's the name of it, don't remember exactly). It was smoked salmon, asparagus, and scrambled eggs laid on top of a delicious piece of brioche. Everything goes together so well. The price of the dishes weren't bad either. It was around $13 for my dish, which is pretty good considering its great quality, service, and atmosphere.
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Review from Liz T.
Waterloo, ON
4/29/2010
FANTASTIC FOOD! My all time favourite restaurant in KW. Great Italian style food. Wide variety of food and huge selection of wines.
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Review from Jay K.
Waterloo, ON
3/30/2011
Mediocore food in general for the price they're asking. The shrimp tempura turned out to be popcorn shrimp. I couldn't taste the lamb burger I ordered as it was just smothered in really heavy goat cheese. The pasta and pizza is OK. In general I felt kind of cheated weighing in the food quality and price.
