Felicia Laplume

I can’t understand the poor reviews. I have been here maybe 7-10 times over the past few years and enjoyed it each time. The last time we came is pictured it was the beet salad, bruschetta and chicken & mushroom risotto. We have tried a number of dishes but the bruschetta and risotto are among our favourites. It’s reasonably priced for sit down Italian food. They have a varied menu and great wine selection. The patio is nice in the summer and offers a nice view of Queen East. We usually share a main and two apps and find that to be enough for two. The service is fast and friendly. If you are in the mood for a cocktail my suggestion is the Rosa and my partners is the Negroni. They make a great cocktail here and the pours are heavy. Overall, it’s a nice little spot and the food is good.

I wish I could give this theatre 5 stars. I would have and I will explain why I didn’t. It’s a small thing but an important thing. The space is lovely, it’s beautiful and they have a bevy of wonderful productions. We went for a community movie night and we were so excited. It was their first so we will give grace and hope this does not deter but more gets improved. The issue was they were clearly not prepared for the event. Which we saw on a couple of community and city platforms social - so they had to known it would be fairly decently attended. The issue was there was no seating set up and there wasn’t enough seating. The staff were trying to set up while people were on the space. It’s a relatively small space and it was clear that people were uncomfortable and as someone beside us said “I definitely didn’t expect gym mats at this theatre.” The idea is fantastic - community movie nights. The roll out of the actual experience was not. It’s fairly dangerous to also try setting up in a space that probably has a seating capacity of 50 with 30+ people already in it. The presenter of the night was clearly taken aback by the turn out which is such a positive thing and why I hate having to write this. You can’t set up and tear down with guests in the space. It’s not really safe and sends a very different message than what this theatre is known for. The movie was great. The concept was great. The way the roll out happened, not so great. Really hope this is taken constructively and can be improved on. There is really a special idea here and opportunity to engage the community and with some better preparation. This could be a really wonderful regular event. My partner and I have been here many times and will continue to come as it’s such a great theatre. Again, we give grace and hope this is taken constructively and know it the feedback is shared with respect and adoration for the theatre.

My partner works right up the street and loved this place. Except the last few times he’s gone in the price has changed at the register. Something that is listed as $12 is now $17 at the cash. If you want to raise your prices, great but be transparent about it. Don’t be a shady business and do that to customers. He paid but felt ticked for $17 he could get a proper meal not some rice and reheated meat. He took it back and got his money back, as he should. If your signage is incorrect or not up to date, that’s on you. He probably won’t be back and he’s a pretty regular customer, like three times a week.