La Vecchia Thornhill

Veal Piccata

Thin veal scaloppine in a bright lemon-caper pan sauce — the litmus test dish here, and consistently well-executed with a proper fond-based reduction

Veal Parmigiana

Breaded veal cutlet blanketed in house tomato sauce and melted mozzarella — a La Vecchia staple and the most-ordered dish across the group's locations

House-made pasta

Fresh pasta with classic preparations (bolognese, rose, amatriciana) where the noodle's texture does the heavy lifting

Risotto

Creamy Arborio cooked to order — ask your server for the daily preparation; mushroom and seafood versions rotate regularly

Tiramisu

The in-house dessert staple — thick mascarpone layer with a properly soaked espresso base, not overly sweet

Calamari

Standard breaded and fried rings — serviceable opener but nothing that distinguishes itself from a dozen Italian neighbours