Borgo Antico Cucina Bar
266 Lakeshore Rd E, Oakville, ON L6J 1J1, Canada
Website: https://www.borgoantico.ca/
Borgo Antico Cucina Bar in Oakville is a 4.4-star Italian restaurant with 466 Google reviews, known for Burrata and Calamari.
Why we love it
- Traditional Italian with authentic European service
- Located near Near Trafalgar Rd and Lakeshore Rd E
- Warm and intimate atmosphere, generous portions, delicious food
- Full service with welcoming and attentive staff
- Traditional Italian with authentic European service
- Located near Near Trafalgar Rd and Lakeshore Rd E
- Warm and intimate atmosphere, generous portions, delicious food
- Full service with welcoming and attentive staff
What to Order
Burrata
This creamy cheese appetizer is a consistent hit, praised for its freshness and flavor, often served with focaccia.
"We started with the burrata, charcuterie, and calamari—each dish was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented."
Robert Jones
Calamari
A popular appetizer, frequently mentioned for its taste and quality, making it a solid start to your meal.
"The calamari, burrata, and fresh focaccia were outstanding, and every pasta or meat entrée was nothing short of amazing."
Gabby B
Maniche alla Vodka
This pasta dish is a standout, described as incredibly amazing and a dish that evokes childhood memories for some diners.
"The maniche alla vodka and, the truffle cacio e pepe is so amazing that, I purposely ate slower than usual since I didn’t want to reach my last bite at all; specifically for the maniche dish since, it was what I have been searching for to taste again since childhood."
L3AN
Truffle Cacio e Pepe
Another highly praised pasta, this dish is noted for its amazing flavor, often mentioned alongside the Maniche alla Vodka.
"The maniche alla vodka and, the truffle cacio e pepe is so amazing that, I purposely ate slower than usual since I didn’t want to reach my last bite at all; specifically for the maniche dish since, it was what I have been searching for to taste again since childhood."
L3AN
Linguine Pescatore
A perfect choice for seafood lovers, this linguine dish is highlighted as delicious and highly recommended.
"I especially enjoyed my Linguine Pescatore! If you love seafood, then this is the perfect dish for you!!"
Nina
Meatball Appetizer
This appetizer is described as amazing and surprisingly generous in portion size, making it a satisfying start.
"The meat ball appetizer was just amazing. Portion was bigger than expected as well."
Ju Chen
Fungi Pizza
This pizza is praised for its delicious taste, featuring a chewy and crispy crust and a unique zing from battered fried jalapeño peppers.
"The pizza crust is chewy and crispy and so addictive. The fungi pizza was really delicious with the battered fried jalapeno peppers adding a zing to the mushrooms."
LeeLee
Inside Scoop
- Be aware that the in-restaurant menu might be more limited than what's shown online.
- Service can sometimes be slow, especially for appetizers, so plan accordingly.
- The atmosphere can be a bit of a mixed bag, with sports on TV and varied music choices.
- If you order burrata, it often comes with focaccia, so you might not need to order bread separately.
- The restaurant is closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Sundays.
