Organic food, dietician and chef certified since 72', 21 years in business, moved from avenue rd to richmond hill. Healthy eating all made per order.
Definately recommend that you try this restaurant - they make you feel like family. I went there for my birthday - I received a beautiful birthday dessert and my hubby also got a dessert and when the bill came the owner Maria said both desserts are on the house. - what a nice surprise. They use fresh ingredients - their... more
My wife and I ate here as we were staying in a nearby hotel. It was quite an experience. The 'owner' Maria is quite the character. She visits each table trying to up sell the menu. She loves to make conversation with the customers.... came to our table about six times to chat. I suppose partly because we speak Italian.... more
Had the best home-made pasta ever. Maria and her daughter and the staff so courteous and welcoming and it was like being a guest in their home. Would definitely return!!!
We went to this restaurant after reading the glowing reviews here, and boy were we not prepared for such awful food and service.
Firstly we had a reservation but it took a whole ages to even get seated. Another 30 minutes passed before we were even offered any water. And another 30 minutes before the bread came. Almost an hour...
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Great food and sweet atmosphere. Loved my pasta. A little hidden gem in Richmond hill. The owner is nice and accommodating. Feels like you are at grandmas for dinner.
I would recommend it to anyone looking for a good authentic meal.
We were there on a Saturday evening. The place wasn't busy; there were only two or three other tables occupied. Service was fast and efficient. The owner and her daughter (and granddaughter) were in attendance, plus another waiter. They looked after my husband's allergies well. There was some confusion over whether wine by the glass was available for wine other... more
First timer to the restaurant via tripadvisor...its an interesting unique restaurant. The owner is a very friendly 'grandma' named Maria. Once you go inside you will see lots of awards since 1999. The old address was at Avenue Road. As the owner gets older, the restaurant and her moved to North to this new location. The awards are still there... more
Solo Maria is a fine addition to the restaurants of Richmond Hill. The food is very good and reasonably priced.
The downside is that the service is slow, mainly because Maria is the only one doing the cooking and the only one who can deal with the bill. The restaurant had few customers the evening my husband and I went...
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This was our third time there and we have been very pleased every time. Maria is like my grand-mother, but Italian. Being a guest at her restaurant is like sitting at grandma's dining room table. Maria is very charming, engaging and entertaining. We will return.
Found this restaurant online while looking for a local place for a family dinner. It turned out to be a pleasant surprise, the restaurant looks old and dated but it is clean and unassuming, when it is come to the food it's like the owner (chef, host and server- sole Maria!) warm, home cooked and gracious. Food is just what... more
Been to Maria's a few times over the past 5 years and have never been disappointed, the food and serve are wonderful,and then you also get Maria,a gem.I would recommend this spot to anyone even the most discerning foodie.This is a spot to celebrate and enjoy an extremely good meal with friends.
Don't be fooled by the decor or size of this perfect gem of a restaurant. If you are passionate about Italian food, then this is the place to go to. We have been several times and have finally learned to listen to the recommendations of the Chef. The food is, in a word, excellent! Maria has been a Chef and... more
Authentic Italian home cooking. It really feels like you're in Maria's home and she's cooking just for you.
Seems like nothing here is prepared in advance. It's all done from scratch as soon as you order.
The pasta is home made, the veal is freshly cut/ground. Just an amazing Italian culinary experience.
Maria oh Maria. Amazing personality shines through from her Italian background and welcoming gestures. She instantly adopted us into her Family while she served us every step of the way as her wait staff was MIA. Solo Maria also prides herself on HEALTHY ingredients in preparation of the Meal.
She is such a fun speak-her-mind type of Italian Mama which makes me feel comfortable in her...
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So it is how it feels like when you have an Italian Mama and you go home for that special dinner??
Solo Maria Ristorante does makes me feel like home. Especially when we were there on an afternoon when we were there only one there and with no wait staffs.. Maria becomes our Chef and Servers and our mother.
There are no lunch special menus...so you ended up have to order off the dinner menu.....
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Mamma's a healthy chef, light food, without all the added preservatives, simulated flavors, tenderizers, I guess thats why the who of who's come to see Mamma. Healthy eating - period.
I was there recently and had the best bread ever, it turned out that Maria makes her own bread ! I have been very pleased with every meal that I had at this restaurant and I have to say that I am very hard to satisfy as I appreciate gourmet cooking ... more