Ambrosia Ristorante & Wine Bar In Finale emilia

best grilled octopus i've ever had. service fast. ambiance chill.

Lovely balance of casual restaurant while still having great food! Delicious pasta and espresso martinis. A lot of dessert options. Service was friendly while also being respectful.

Update: great news. They are installing some sound deadening materials. Can’t wait to try it post installation. This restaurant is Italian-esque. Food is good. - maybe a little too heavy on the salt? That’s not something I usually say but the pasta dish I had was a little salty. Portions are not large. Main courses do not come with sides included, they are extra $ The biggest problem is the noise level. I take a noise recording at many restaurants using the SoundPrint app. It’s for the hard of hearing so they can find places to eat comfortably. Sat out back and it was LOUD! Never had a restaurant score a 93 until now. Highly recommend some sound deadening materials be used. The focaccia is excellent. Bathrooms are clean & downstairs.

This neighbourhood gem is one of our all time favourites!! We have been going for years and it continues to be outstanding. It was a BYOB but now has a full bar - however you can still bring your own bottle of wine and they don’t charge a corkage fee!! Incredible right!? So you can order a drink or bring your own. The food is fabulous. We love the beet salad that has a lovely citrus dressing, chopped pistachios and a schemer of delish goat cheese to add to your liking. The arugula salad is also fab. We also love the crispy fish that tastes like it was pulled from the Med and cooked to perfection. They have expanded and by 7pm it is noisy! There isn’t much to absorb sound so for the elderly or hard of hearing you might struggle. Outside seating is our favourite. But if the weather is cold or bad - inside is lovely as well. The service is fantastic w one server nicer than the next. Super accommodating and fast - but not too fast that u feel rushed. Just perfect pace. Don’t miss this place.

Have been here a few times. Nice place, great food, except sometimes pasta was too soft.

We’ve been to Ambrosia twice now and each time has been phenomenal. It’s genuinely some of the best Italian food we’ve eaten outside of Italy. Their homemade pasta is amazing. Specifically their gnocchi (both types are so different but equally delicious). Desserts are great too. Highly recommend!

Ambrosia absolutely delivered from start to finish. Every dish felt thoughtful, vibrant, and dialed in. The hamachi crudo was incredibly fresh—clean, bright, and the perfect way to open. The Brussels sprouts with labneh and pomegranate seeds were a standout—rich, tangy, and lifted with just the right pop of sweetness and texture. From there, things only got better. The octopus was beautifully grilled, tender with a perfect char, paired with a bright, herbaceous salsa verde that brought everything to life. The squid ink pasta was deep and briny in the best way, loaded with crab and calamari—comforting yet refined. The branzino was expertly crisped, flaking perfectly, complemented by a corn salsa that was fresh, balanced, and full of flavor. Finished with an excellent espresso martini and a black raspberry gelato that was light, vivant, and the perfect sweet note to close. A truly standout meal—thoughtful execution, bold flavors, and a kitchen that clearly cares.

Was able to obtain a last minute lunch reservation for 10 people. Had the quinoa salad with grilled chicken. Salad was a little salty. Chicken was grilled and fresh. Brussel sprouts with pomegranate seeds were tasty.

What a fun and funky spot for amazing Italian food presented in a contemporary way. As an Italian, I appreciate what the chef is doing to bring a fresh perspective on traditional dishes! I had the salmon, which was delectable; my partner had pasta with seafood, which was reminiscent of the same dish from my childhood that my Italian father would make. So so flavorful!

Pleased to see they open at 4:30, I chose this place because of a train schedule. Also, the menu is just what I like. I could tell that I surprised/confused the staff by entering at 4:45. They recovered quickly and seated me courteously. I was seated in a greenhouse room (glass wall and roof) which was cold. Later, someone turned on a ceiling-mounted heater. The temperature went from 66 to 70F in about 20 minutes. (Thermometer on the wall.) There were dried-out Christmas decorations all around me; on March 2nd. (See pic) The Brussels sprouts were as good as everyone says: their appearance, their flavor, and their texture. The server, Emi, and the cooks accommodated my special request. I was very happy to try the crispy gnocchi. Their texture, inside and out, was perfection. I could tell they were made in house. The restrooms (down stairs) were spotlessly clean, but the (non-slip?) rugs on the stairs could use a good cleaning.