Owner Patricia Tatangelo introduces to you her second restaurant 255 by Alta Rossa Ristorante. With over 35 years in the industry 255 provides a fresh new take on inspired Italian cuisine with a unique flare. Coupled with 20 years of experience as Executive Chef at Alta Rossa Ristorante, Gabriella Occhiuto has been featured in Dolce Magazine as one of the "top five chefs in Vaughan."
Gabriella has taught Italian culinary classes at Vaughan Secondary School. In 2001 she was invited to cook in Sardinia at the Chia Laguna Resort in Cagliari and was the featured chef in Portobello Restaurant, one of the most acclaimed restaurants in Nuevo Vallarta.
Gabriella has taught Italian culinary classes at Vaughan Secondary School. In 2001 she was invited to cook in Sardinia at the Chia Laguna Resort in Cagliari and was the featured chef in Portobello Restaurant, one of the most acclaimed restaurants in Nuevo Vallarta.
Reviews (27)
Natasha Coakley
Jan 01, 2022
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By far one of my favourite places to go for a real authentic Italian meal, the portions are Huge and the quality is 100/10. Service is fast and super attentive. I brought some of my Girl friends here for a meal on November 26 a Friday night super busy and had a reservation for us for 8:00pm ..they were super satisfied with the overall experience.
Love there polenta fries (one of my favourites), and have a great selection of entrees and appetizers that suits anyone’s tastebuds.
Never disappoints!
Service was fast even on a busy Friday night and they truly love what they do, the staff are super
Love there polenta fries (one of my favourites), and have a great selection of entrees and appetizers that suits anyone’s tastebuds.
Never disappoints!
Service was fast even on a busy Friday night and they truly love what they do, the staff are super
Luna Sechi
Dec 20, 2021
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Brittany Nicole
Dec 18, 2021
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L. S.
Dec 16, 2021
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Karen R.
Dec 15, 2021
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Ana Moaz
Dec 01, 2021
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David T.
Oct 23, 2021
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What a GEM of a restaurant! I had the venison off of the features menu and it was the best dish I’ve eaten all year. It’s rare to find a restaurant where the specials are actually special, not just in name. Do yourself a favour and book a table!! Fridays and Saturdays are busy and hard to get a table, so try Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Yasmin A.
Oct 09, 2021
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Went to this restaurant last night, waited for 30 min to be seated even with a reservation. Had to be so firm in order to get in, it was so poorly handled and disorganized. Then we were seated outside even though I had made a reservation inside. We were seated in an area with a really loud table, so much that some of the people in our crowd were getting headaches.. We decided to change seats after dinner since the restaurant was so busy and prior to this there we no seats. The owner/manager took me aside and the first thing she says to me is "you are not welcome here again". To me, this
Lindsay Anne Shearer
Aug 28, 2021
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Came here for lunch a few days ago , lunch today and then again for dinner (the night before my parents wedding) and I have to say this is the best Italian restaurant I’ve ever been to, hands down. The prices… are very reasonable for the quality and quantity of food you get. My mom and I shared the chicken parm and STILL had leftovers!
Walter greeted us the other day and again tonight and Marcello served us and we made friends for life! Even the rest of the staff is so wonderful and friendly. We will be returning very soon.
Walter greeted us the other day and again tonight and Marcello served us and we made friends for life! Even the rest of the staff is so wonderful and friendly. We will be returning very soon.
Yvan Secci
Aug 21, 2021
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Amazing carpaccio, not often the quality is above and beyond, but this Italian restaurant I didn’t regret taking the time to sit down and have myself being spoiled with the greatest matters life now and then… offers in between my job responsibilities.
I started with a mouth watering carpaccio, served with crispy fresh rucola , shaved quality Parmesan cheese , drizzled with tasteful wine basilica sauce .
To have my next course , being served with Prince Edward Island mussels, draped in a stunning good tomato garlic sauce with onions, and perfectly smothered cherry tomatoes.
The server
I started with a mouth watering carpaccio, served with crispy fresh rucola , shaved quality Parmesan cheese , drizzled with tasteful wine basilica sauce .
To have my next course , being served with Prince Edward Island mussels, draped in a stunning good tomato garlic sauce with onions, and perfectly smothered cherry tomatoes.
The server
Lily Aiello-Prete
Aug 17, 2021
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Angela Ly
Aug 11, 2021
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Overall, food, ambience and service were great. We really enjoyed the grilled octopus and the burrata apps. Beef carpaccio was pretty good also. Just some minor criticism about our other two dishes. The truffle pizza had too much cheese... So it was dense and soggy and really didn't allow the crust to shine. We ordered the picci pasta with sausage and mushrooms, which was delicious, but... I feel like there's canned mushrooms in there. If I'm wrong, still, the texture was a little off being wet/soggy.
I'd definitely consider coming back and trying desserts next time!
I'd definitely consider coming back and trying desserts next time!
Jocelyn Rojas
Jul 18, 2021
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KrazedOne
Jul 13, 2021
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Heather Teperman Kleinberg
Jul 11, 2021
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Tony Rondinone
Jun 26, 2021
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Alfredo Veloz Restrepo
Jun 26, 2021
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Magnifico!!
No words enough to describe the magic of this Kitchen ! Everything, EVERYTHING is made with Love and details ! The capability of combining flavors and be able to taste and savor each one of them, makes their culinary proposal an unique experience !!
Thanks Gaby, Patricia, Walter, Diana, Laura, Nick and all the beautiful team for sharing your love !!
Gracias and we love you guys !’
Ines & Alfredo
No words enough to describe the magic of this Kitchen ! Everything, EVERYTHING is made with Love and details ! The capability of combining flavors and be able to taste and savor each one of them, makes their culinary proposal an unique experience !!
Thanks Gaby, Patricia, Walter, Diana, Laura, Nick and all the beautiful team for sharing your love !!
Gracias and we love you guys !’
Ines & Alfredo
Anna Cumaraswamy
Dec 05, 2020
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This is my second time at the restaurant and again never disappointed. The pastas are to die for, cooked to perfection and good portion. The polenta fries are a must for an appetizer, just get it, don't question it. A piece of advice, call a day in advance and get a reservation. Even though it's February and freezing outside, the place was booked solid. However, the hosts were gracious and got us two seats at the bar (which actually ended up being a great place, had a server all to ourselves).
It's a family owned place and you can feel the love and dedication from the food, to the ambience to
It's a family owned place and you can feel the love and dedication from the food, to the ambience to
Eugene G.
Aug 27, 2020
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Excellent food, with excellent service. The grilled calamari was one of the best I've had in a while, and despite the slight strangeness of the location, I'm drooling just from thinking about the place (and I've had dinner recently :)) - really want to taste everything they have on their menu.
A definite repeat.
A definite repeat.
Cathy N.
Jul 11, 2020
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Was able to get a table quickly and the food and the drink came fast. The weather suddenly turned super windy with a thunderstorm coming. I asked the server if we can have the rest of the food that is still coming to go because my parents were getting cold. The servers accommodated that very swiftly. Our food and the bill were ready very quickly. The food was great (even the ones we packed home and ate a little bit cold). Will definitely come back! Thanks for the great service and stay safe!
Food ordered: Stracciatella, cozze, tartufata pizza, lobster spaghetti, branzino
Food ordered: Stracciatella, cozze, tartufata pizza, lobster spaghetti, branzino
Charmaine L.
Nov 04, 2019
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My friend's recommended. Very impressed gourmet Italian cuisine. Cozy and warm atmosphere and very friendly service. Reasonable price and good range wine choice. We have party for 5 and order 2 starter, 2 pizza, 2 pasta and a bottle of red, the bill was $160. The truffle Rigatoni is perfect done!! Must try! Grilled octopus and polenta fries are very good I like to go with bigger group then can order more food from the menu
Valentina M.
Oct 03, 2019
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Avrb
Jul 01, 2019
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Amazing Italian restaurant! Not only the food but the service. I had the Truffle Rigatoni and it was spectacular, so good that I didn’t had the chance to take the picture but for dessert I had and authentic Italian tiramisu (see pic). Thanks to the chef Gabriella for such a delicious menu. Definitely a place to repeat and recommend!
*Update: went back so here you have more pics.
*Update: went back so here you have more pics.
Gino B.
May 12, 2019
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It was my first time coming to this restaurant based on a friend's recommendation and I was not disappointed. The place was busy on this Saturday night and really has good vibes. The place is a little noisy but you can still have a conversation without raising your voice.
The waiter was on point and made sure our water was always topped up and asked if we were satisfied or needed anything else. The bread was fresh and olive oil and hot peppers in oil were already on the table.
The food was delicious and I only have good compliments to share. For the appetizer I has pasta and fagiolo, it was
The waiter was on point and made sure our water was always topped up and asked if we were satisfied or needed anything else. The bread was fresh and olive oil and hot peppers in oil were already on the table.
The food was delicious and I only have good compliments to share. For the appetizer I has pasta and fagiolo, it was
Phil S.
Apr 21, 2019
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This is one of the better Italian restaurants in the area. Food was amazing. Service was great. No complaints. We made reservations and were seated promptly. Our host was knowledgeable and provided friendly service. I highly recommend this place and will go back.
We ordered; Truffle Rigatoni, Charcuterie Board, Polenta Fries, Seafood Linguini, Tiramisu, Mussels, Chocolate Lava Cake, and a bottle of Chianti. It was molto bene!
We ordered; Truffle Rigatoni, Charcuterie Board, Polenta Fries, Seafood Linguini, Tiramisu, Mussels, Chocolate Lava Cake, and a bottle of Chianti. It was molto bene!
Nate G.
Feb 05, 2018
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I took a group of 4 here for a birthday dinner and was really blown away by the service and the food.
From the outside it looks like a giant restaurant but it's actually quite cozy and intimate, very warm and inviting.
The staff were very friendly and accommodating, answering several questions about the food and being incredibly attentive without being overbearing.
The food was really something special, which is saying something considering the plethora of good Italian options in Vaughan area are.
From the appetizers (carpaccio, calamari) to the mains (rabbit Pappardelle, lobster spaghetti
From the outside it looks like a giant restaurant but it's actually quite cozy and intimate, very warm and inviting.
The staff were very friendly and accommodating, answering several questions about the food and being incredibly attentive without being overbearing.
The food was really something special, which is saying something considering the plethora of good Italian options in Vaughan area are.
From the appetizers (carpaccio, calamari) to the mains (rabbit Pappardelle, lobster spaghetti
Suor K.
Feb 12, 2017
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3.5 stars
I had dinner at 255 on a Saturday night. The restaurant was busy, but there were still several tables available. The restaurant looks small from the front but behind the wall of wines are tons of tables that are unfortunately spaced close together. There was a person pushing a stroller who had to ask a patron to push their seat in to get through. The wait staff seemed quite adept at avoiding bumping into patrons while holding plates of food.
Our waiter didn't come by until after appetizers were served. It was another person, Patrick, who served us water, took our orders, and brought
I had dinner at 255 on a Saturday night. The restaurant was busy, but there were still several tables available. The restaurant looks small from the front but behind the wall of wines are tons of tables that are unfortunately spaced close together. There was a person pushing a stroller who had to ask a patron to push their seat in to get through. The wait staff seemed quite adept at avoiding bumping into patrons while holding plates of food.
Our waiter didn't come by until after appetizers were served. It was another person, Patrick, who served us water, took our orders, and brought
