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Old Spaghetti Factory

54 The Esplanade, Toronto, Ontario M5E 1A6, Canada (Downtown Toronto)
416-864-9761
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Ranked #802 of 4,168 restaurants in Toronto
Price range: $15 - $20
Cuisines: Italian, Eclectic, Bistro, Pasta
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Good for: Families with children, Outdoor seating
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night, Dessert
Dining style: Casual Dining
Neighborhood: Downtown Toronto
Description: Originally a Blacksmith Shop, built in 1898, this huge old warehouse was converted into a 600 seat restaurant in 1971. Filled with a fabulous collection of antiques and truly unique artifacts and is now known as the famous Old Spaghetti Factory. This unique restaurant is complete with high ceilings, skylights, antique elevator, streetcar, numerous interesting nooks and crannies, original stained glass windows from Europe, gas lamps, a 100 year old carousel and countless other intriguing antiques and artifacts (Ever dined in a streetcar or a king size bed?) And if this is not enough, add great food, affordable prices and fast and friendly service and you've got a truly entertaining and enjoyable dining experience.
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Waterloo, Canada
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23 reviews 23 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

great place to take children or to bring out the child in you! The place is so historic and full of fun objects. lots of dated architecture and interesting tables you can dine at. ex. you and your family can dine inside a merry-go-round! Like the name suggests, they have great spaghetti- so def order that! Also when you order... More

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Toronto, Canada
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18 reviews 18 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2013 via mobile

If you like to pay a lot of money for plain spagetti that tastes like a 10 year old made it with a can of Hunts tomato sauce the this is your place! Absolutely horrid bland food, slow service and the lady on the front taking the seating needs to smile. Complete tourist trap and a shame to be in... More

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Toronto, Canada
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15 reviews 15 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

the food was just average, found the final bill to be a little pricey for what you received. won't be returning

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Meaford
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2013

We wanted pasta! What better place to go? We were very disappointed with our experience here...although the ambiance is super fabulous, the food is NOT. We ordered their dinner spaghetti deal (comes with salad and desserts). Sounds great! Not so much! Our salads were nothing more than lettuce (I am not kidding) thrown on a side plate. Our spaghetti served... More

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Stratford, Canada
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2013

We wanted to go as our teens love spaghetti and it was their birthday. One of the positives was our server who was very good at his job, both friendly and efficient. Unfortunately, it is time that the restaurant had an over haul. The area in which we sat smelt strongly of mold and must. The bathrooms were tired and... More

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Sarnia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2013

My daughter and I especially enjoyed our dinner. We enjoyed the warm bread and our dinners were the perfect size. What great value for the price. A truly unique dining experience for young or old.

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See 3 more reviews by DebraT199 for Toronto
Toronto
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26 reviews 26 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2013

I have been going to this classic restaurant since i was little......Fun and family friendly with lots to see inside/ From the old Tiffany style lights to the streetcar dining inside, there is something that sparks everyone's interest. Food is ALWAYS incredible and having said that...make a reservation if you plan to come Friday or Saturday...if you don't mind waiting,... More

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Gold Coast
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24 reviews 24 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013 via mobile

This restaurant is located just opposite the Novotel Hotel so was a convenient choice. Their signature cocktail was $8.95 and included the glass (similar to Hard Rock) which was a nice souvenir. We thought things were quite cheap at between $13-18 for a pasta dish. This included bread (which they were happy to give you more off), soup (we upgraded... More

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Caledonia, New York
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15 reviews 15 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2013

Liked: It was nice and clean, friendly and decent price. Family of four dined for $60ca. Food was tasty, not abundant, but very good.

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Mt. Pearl
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12 reviews 12 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2013

You can't go wrong when you eat at this place. The menu is extensive and it's all included in the price...bread for the table, your appy, main meal, ice cream for dessert and tea/coffee. If you don't go for the "all included" menu, you can choose from the regular one. Relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff with great service.

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