Best restaurant in Mississauga

[superangela]

Hounds,

We just moved from downtown Toronto to Mississauga and instead of trucking back downtown to enjoy a birthday meal, we thought we'd use this opportunity to scope out some good eats in Mississauga.

Price is no object, and we're willing to drive anywhere in Mississauga. We like ethnic cuisines but we eat Chinese, Korean and Indian all the time, so we'd like to switch it up for this occasion. Any rec's are greatly appreciated!

SuperAngela :)

[Charles Yu]

For Chinese Cuisine, the meal I had at 'The Grand' inside the Double Tree, Dixon Road was very good by 'west end' standard! Definitely worth a visit if you live in the area.

http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/886383

[AhadSQ]

Bombay Bhel is crap sorry to say and I'm Indian. I had to reply even though this is an old post because its literally a rip-off. I can name several cheaper and better places to get your curry fix.

[iamafoodie]

Other than in Brampton?
Please advise where, and thank you.

[AhadSQ]

Bukhara at Burnhampthrope and Creditview

BBQ Tonight Hurontario and Dundads

Karachi Kitchen-Dixie Rd (only takeout)

Tandori Time-Wolfdale and Burnhamthrope
If you want recomendations of what to eat just let me know, id be more than happy to tell.

[iamafoodie]

Thank you. I would appreciate your guidance in what you have discovered those restaurants do particularly well, except Vandaloo. Happy eating.

[slimmer1972]

Great to see this thread still going.

Bistro Chezanne - hit and miss. We've tried twice and at least one of our orders was either wrong altogether, or was sent back. Loved to see a French place in Miss, but I won't be back.

Rogues is a classic.
Rosewood Bistro has some good food, but service is lacking.
Ritorno in Oakville is good, but if you've gone that far, you have to try 7 Pizzeria Enoteca on Lakeshore. They shipped their oven in from Naples.

If you're still looking for something like Biff's/Cava/Terroni's, try further west at Jonathan's, Plank (opening on Bronte) and again, 7 Pizzeria Enoteca - easily the best thin crust pizzas you'll find anywhere...in Ontario.

[chiqchiq]

just got an email today and it looks like this one didn't survive. Chezanne has closed.

I've heard about Lago being good at Port Credit.

is enoteca connected to the location downtown?

[Nevy]

I wouldn't recommend 7 Enoteca from my recent experience. The pizza dough was underdone (a pale blonde colour with no char) and just too gummy compared to Pizza e Pazzi. They're also really cheap on the toppings. I get it that it's an artisan pizza and not pizza nova but only getting 1 and a half grape tomatos for the entire pizza is laughable. Pizza e Pazzi at least gave 1 grape tomato per quadrant! Also, I found the service to be horrendous. I ordered a cold salad and pizza... this took 2 hours and 15 minutes from the moment I sat down to the point I ordered. It was waaay too slow. The pizza took maybe only 4 minutes to cook in their oven.

[frostie]

Agreed with 7 Enoteca! I go there at least twice a month, whenever I'm craving a delicious Neapolitan pizza.. I tried going there this week but they were closed for renovations - I'm estimating for another week or so.
The service is always wonderful there, very attentive and friendly - the only thing I'm not a fan of is that the door never seems to fully close, so it can get quite chilly if you are seated near the entrance.

Another good Italian option would be Salvatore's, which recently opened, not too far from 7 Enoteca - the staff there are also very attentive and amusing, and they have superb pastas! Great portions and great value.

[frostie]

Friends of mine have gone to Breakwater at Port Credit, and they say that it's very good - expensive, but good. The service, I remember they described it at 'hotel-like', so I'm assuming that's good. And I think their most memorable dish was the foie gras.
I still have to check it out though.

[ingloriouseater]

Breakwater is in a hotel, so hotel service would make sense...average food, attentive service, good california wine selection....

[iamafoodie]

There are two superior new bistros in Mississauga that already show much promise of becoming title contenders once they iron out minor post-opening challenges. Initial visits provided better experiences than our last visits at Rogues and Michael's.

Bistro Narra on Winston Churchill at Thomas is an Apricot Tree spin-off. It's contemporary and stylish with an aggressively cosmopolitan menu that's well executed. They get high marks for both food and service quality. The chicken crepe was best-in-class awesome. Naturally, desserts are a strength.

Bistro Chezanne in the center of Streetsville at the cenotaph is a classy French café-bistro with all the typical menu items, right down to frogs legs. It will likely become our replacement for the late Aggi Martin. Very competent cooking and service. Wine by the glass is served in Spiegelau glasses that really are flavor enhancers. For dessert, don't miss Chef Anne Marie Ellis's stellar Tarte Tatin a la Mode ($6) with it's light drizzle of freshly made caramel sauce.

More details to follow on both restaurants after subsequent evaluations.

[LoN]

I agree re Chezanne. The prix fixe lunch was perfect with quiche and salad, tarte tatin a la mode and a glass of wine for $18. Service was excellent and we heard about the plans for a patio - IF ever there is a summer here!!!

[kingsway]

There is something seriously wrong here if we are talking about Rogues and Piatto on the same page as the Orchard and Peter's on Eglinton.

I think the OP said something nice and price wasn't an issue...!

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Piatto
1646 Dundas St W, Mississauga, ON L5C1E6, CA

[MiniMom]

Just over the mississauga border is Ritorno.. Trafalgar Dundas in the plaza.. Easily missed as exterior is just plain, but step thru the door the smells are amazing. Super busy on weekends. Excellent home made italian, osso bucco, pasta, antipasti etc. Nice wine choices as well and prices reasonable. Staff excellent as well.
Worth the extra 5 mins into oakville.

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Ritorno
261 Oak Walk Dr, Oakville, ON L6H6M3, CA

[chiqchiq]

I too agree with Chezanne, consistently good. Only one complaint, they serve powdered iced tea. Chef Anne needs to fix this. It cheapens the restaurant.

I've been to Michael's Backdoor with my husband and enjoyed the veal and seafood pasta.

I would recommend JJ Thai at Streetsville as well, excellent ambiance and great japanese food.

Might want to try Alioli by Square One, great Italian food and great wine list. I would also recommend Fiamma although not quite in Mississauga it is close enough in Etobicoke.

Great seafood restaurant is Lucy's not fancy but great fish.

[Aman Singh]

Here is my choice of a few good spots in Mississauga.
Saucy in Streetsville, great food, a little bit of everything, pasta's salads
For Indian, only 2. Nirvana - Brittania & Hwy. 10 or Bombay Bhel - Eglinton Hwy. 10 this location is the best in Mississauga. Nirvana is preferred.
For a good Diner - Bobby's Hideaway in Streetsville.
I agree Gabriel's is great as well.
Will have to try Rogues.
Rosewwod Bistro has got a great Tomato Soup

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Bobby's Hideaway
20 Queen St N, Mississauga, ON L5N1A1, CA

[jiminy]

I am a fan of the HIP restaurants, well at least west 50 and ten wine bar, wasn't so impressed with on the curve, tastey food at reasonable prices. For indian I love Bombay Bhell, I love Pho 99 on grand park is always good, Chez Viet has always been good.

[jimmyprosciutto]

IL Pescatore Ristorante in Port Credit, get the Chef's tasting menu. I did have one "loud" experience, so might try for the corner table next time.

Haven't been to Rogues for ages, but it was always good. The other old classic is the Cherry Hill House.

I haven't has great ethnic success in Mississauga, I don't mind Shish Mahal for Indian.

p.s. Ignore all recommendations to Apricot Tree, tried it out with my family based on many positive reviews, it was mediocre and worse. Stick with the snob reviews.

[scuba89]

I will let you in on the best kept secret in Mississauga - Apricot Tree Cafe. It's on Dundas St, in the same little plaza as Rogues & Rosewood Bistro, right next to Starbucks. I've been going there for more than 10 years, & it still amazes me that not many people know of it and that it wasn't mentioned in this thread. Its a very quaint place, with mismatched furniture, an open kitchen & to-die-for food. And all very very reasonably priced. An entree with a dessert should come to a little over $20, which is amazing for the taste, quality & freshness of the food.

They are open Monday to Saturday for breakfast, lunch & dinner. For lunch, I would suggest their Shrimp Flatbread. For dinner, if you want something from the menu, I would suggest either the Wiener Schnitzel or Chicken Terragon pasta (also can be made in a crepe instead). Do not be fooled by their small menu, because the reason I go to Apricot Tree is for their specials. There specials change daily for lunch & dinner. There are 5 specials to choose from: soup, warm salad, pasta, crepe & usually 2 choices for entree. I always get a special & I am never disappointed.

Also, be sure to leave room for dessert, as the owner of this cafe, Franz, is a God. They have a seasonal dessert - the pumpkin cheesecake, that has become the cake I order from them every Thanksgiving. Another good choice is the Toblerone triple chcolate mousse cake. For dessert, there are are a number of selections from a menu, plus a lot of cakes in the display area to chhose from.

Go there & you will NOT be disappointed.

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Apricot Tree
1900 Dundas St W, Mississauga, ON L5K1P9, CA

Rosewood Bistro
1900 Dundas St W, Mississauga, ON L5K, CA

[Kagemusha]

It's a "nice" enough place for lunch or coffee and cake or pastries but a bit short of the life-changing experience you describe. Haven't been as often since the Vintages store folded this summer but it always delivered a pleasant sort of retro vibe.

[Brain of J]

I was recently at the AT for dessert. It was good, but I wasn't disappointed that none of the items that were on their online menu were available; just whatever was in the glass showcase.

[chowow]

Like scuba89, I've been going to the Apricot Tree for a long time too and it's easily tops in Mississauga. Not having dessert items available indirectly speaks to AT's quality. Franz makes all the restaurant's desserts and ice cream himself and has a repertoire that would make your head spin. AT's menu is awesome because it's driven by product quality not quantity. If you want all items all the time, check out your local chain restaurant.

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Apricot Tree
1900 Dundas St W, Mississauga, ON L5K1P9, CA

[pakmode]

Good review scuba. I'm a Franz fan as well.

I don't know what it is, but nothing beats a fresh dark chocolate-raspberry muffin on a Saturday morning.

If you want to order a specific dessert item off the menu just call him a day or two ahead. He's always willingly obliged for me.
I've tried many of the items on that menu and the pyramid cake, tortes and some mousses are easily tops in Mississauga. All delicately prepared and crafted using quality products.

[beeflover]

How good is the food from the Fox n' the Fiddle? anyone?

[Food Tourist]

Been to Apricot Tree twice, most recently in January 2012. Consistent, slightly interesting, slightly above average food, great for the price and the only interesting place to eat in that area other than Miga korean bbq.

Five Guys Burger and fries however is quite mediocre.

[superangela]

It's hilarious, it's nearly the time for my birthday, and doing a general search I found my own post I did nearly a year ago. I haven't had a chance to scope out many of these options listed below, however I do see that many resto's listed here are on other Mississauga posts as well so I'll definitely have to make a point to eat there sometime soon.

Sadly, we haven't found our "best hands-down go to spot" yet in 'sauga other than our pho place, our sushi place, our Korean place and our Chinese place. We're getting Asian'd out! :p

I'm trying to find a place that would compare to the feeling of a Biff's, Cava or a Terroni's....a neighborhood gem that isn't necessarily a cheap eats, but a nicer place to really enjoy a plate of food, have a glass of wine and chill.

Anyone else been to this Gabriel's?

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Cava
1560 Yonge St., Toronto, ON M4T 2S9, CA

[mwalton11]

Went to Gabriel's a couple weeks back and it was great......really enjoyed the funghi pasta.....
A lot of people I work with also love the place and our repeat patrons....

[eller]

I've been to Gabriel's for lunch. They're quick, casual and simple. THey're not making the pasta in house, but it's well above what you'd get at an Olive Garden.

[Solstise]

Hi Superangela,
I know this is really late and hope you see this, but I'm curious as to what your 'go-to' places are for your pho, sushi, korean and chinese in sauga? I used to live in the port credit area and still visit from time to time and would definitely make the trek out to good spots in Sauga. In the past I always enjoyed Pho Dau Bo and Miga for Korean. I never did find a good Chinese place. There was also this amazing food court in an older mall plaza near the corner of dundas and hurontario, that although fine dining it was not, had really good mom and pops style places for north indian cuisine, jamaican and korean. It made great takeout for a quick meal, but again, awhiles ago so cannot speak for it now.

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Miga Restaurant
399 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K2P1Y3, CA

[superangela]

Hey Solstise!
Wow-I see that I'm over a year late for a reponse to you! Apologies.

Pho: Pho Mi 99 on Latimer in that food plaza near Hockey Life. I find the broth the cleanest tasting, and the meat most tender.

Sushi: Hinote on Bristol. The rolls are fit for giants, and are definitely not authentic, but still tasty. We usually share a medium sushi/sashimi boat and it's plenty for two.

Dim Sum: Sam Woo BBQ. The main reason is because Emerald is a zoo on the week-end and we just don't have the energy to fight. At Sam Woo we rarely have to wait for a table on a Sunday morning. However, the dim sum is fresh, steamed to order, and you can add a plate of bbq pork to boot!

Korean: Haven't found one we LOVE LOVE LOVE, but Seoul House behind Square one on Enfield is quite good and I think the same as the one on Dufferin near Yorkdale. I usually get a soup/stew, and my husband gets the Kalbi.

Indian: Bombay Bhel on Hurontario. YUMMY. I get the Chicken Thali and it's so filling. You get a variety of food on the thali and it tastes amazing all together.

Hope this helps!

[ninja5ca]

My family and I like the orchard(family restaurant) at dundas and hurontario,the bounty(family restaurant) at dundas west of 427,the golden turtle(vietnamese) at central parkway and confederation,bombay bhell(east Indian)hurontario and eglinton or dundas west of winstonchurchill,wasabi buffet at hurontario and courtney park,mandarin(their head office) in brampton beside costco,amore mediterranean cuisine(great chicken parmigiana)at dundas and erindale station,tandoori flame(Indian buffet)at dixie and orenda brampton,summit for dim sum at dundas and winstonchurchill and like another poster suggested peters on eglinton.
We haven't tried any korean in mississauga,one of our friends took us to a place in the dvp/steeles area which had all you can eat koren BBQ which you cook yourself at your table which was excellent,but I don't know the name of the place.There is also an Indian restaurant on hurontario between britannia and bristol which my Indian co-workers really like(I have to ask them what the name of the place is).

ninja5ca

[StriderGirl]

We lived in north-west Mississauga for several years before moving to Burlington a couple of years ago. We discovered a little place called Gabriel's Ristorante off Erin Mills Pkwy. just south of 401, ate there several times a year for about five years, and never had a bad meal. Just simple, classy Italian food - pasta and pizza - with reasonable prices, delicious sauces, and good value for money. Mmmm, their fusilli with chicken, gorgonzola and pine nuts still makes me drool when I think about it. :) Don't be put off by the look of the place, though - when you walk in, all you see is the bar and the pool tables... just walk through to the back half of the restaurant and it's like you've entered a whole different building.

http://www.gabrielsrestaurant.ca/

[c.cow]

My aunt in Mississauga swears by Rogues. http://roguesrestaurant.com/reshomepg...

A pretty solid record of good meals and service in our experience.

[donelikedinner]

Michael's Back Door on Lakeshore has always been lovely, and we have enjoyed some great meals at Piatta on Dundas (near Mississauga Road). Both are italian. Via Allegro is technically Etobicoke but very close to Mississauga and I love the food there although I know some on ths board don's share my enthusiasm. Rogues is lovely too. Let us know what you select and give a review!

[cynalan]

Would not recommend Michael's. Once upon a time it was very good but the last few visits were very disappointing. Poor service and an uninspired menu.

My recs would include Rogues and Piatta. You would not go wrong at either one of these.

[donelikedinner]

Sorry to hear that about Michaels. I confess I have not been there recently, but it still appears as crowded as ever.

[Brain of J]

Their "signature" dish, the angel hair pasta with lobster, is very good. Nice portion as well.

[kjturner71]

+1 for Rogues. Excellent menu and service, cozy! It's where I go for my anniversary dinners! :)

[Sonja_Blu]

Rogues is delicious, I have never had a bad experience there. Worth checking out.

[Brain of J]

For some serious portions and very good quality, check out Peter's on Eglinton. Diner type food but really well done. Great smoked meat sandwiches! On Eg between Dixie and Tomken.

Up Brampton way, you have China Garden on Hurontario and Ray Lawson BLVD----great Hakka.

[duckdown]

+1 for Peters.. Not gourmet fare, and not cheap.. But portions so big the Flintstones would be proud, and generally almost everything I've tried is pretty good too. I like the super pastrami, super smoked meat, and chicken brochette dinners

[froglegs]

There is no way this is among the best list! Decor is awful! Food too! Sorry not one I'd recommend! Not even to Fred!

[duckdown]

Dude it's a diner, calm down.. It's not haute cuisine

[Brain of J]

I'm not eating the drapes nor the garish chandeliers! :-)

[froglegs]

Just looking at the decor causes me to lose my appetite! :)

[jmarcroyal]

snob, lol

[Food Tourist]

I agree. Peter's on Eglinton does not serve chowhound-worthy food. I love deli and diners, believe me. But this place is not worth the drive nor the money (it's so expensive!) I had a french onion soup (pretty good) and a smoked meat sandwich (huge) last month. But mediocre or average at best. Old school place that is past its prime.

I do recommend the quite expensive Bombay Bhel at Hurontario and Eglinton (they don't have a separate lunch menu - be warned) and I also recommend the self-serve sandwich/soup place called Pane e Vino. We made reservations and everyone seemed satisfied with the taste and quality for the price. For self-serve they actually have great service, too, with the manager-looking person coming around to tables to clear and check up.

I don't recommend the average Pho Mi 99 on Hurontario at Eglinton. Much better Viet food can be had elsewhere though not sure where in Mississauga. Pho Phuong in Toronto is still my favourite.

[JennaBean]

I've been there once and I can't say I'd want to go back. I don't live in that hood but I hope to heck there are better options than Peter's.

[g.m.]

We very much enjoy indian food and have, on several occasions, driven from downtown toronto to The Sweet Palace, in a small plaza on Peter Robertson near Torbram. Amazing Thali for lunch, a sweet counter thirty feet long with the best sweets I've seen since India. They do meat dishes also and we are looking forward to returning for dinner in the near future where we can sample some different dishes. Large, extremely clean, pleasant service and very moderate in price. A real winner. We have always been enthusiast s of Brar at Albion and Islington but this restaurant tops Brar. A real treat for Indian Food Lovers.

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Torbram Restaurant
7270 Torbram Rd, Mississauga, ON L4T3Y7, CA

Sweet Palace
1098 Peter Robertson Boul, Brampton, ON L6R3A5, CA