Cafe Andreou — Restaurant in Brantford

Unless you are looking for blunt RACISM, EXTREME ARROGANCE, and RUDENESS steer away from this place!!! 🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩

I never express my disappointment with restaurants through reviews because I know it’s always better to give them honest feedback at the restaurant and not hurt their business through online reviews. On the rare occasion that I have spoken to restaurant owners about my dissatisfaction, i have received nothing but genuine apologies and the restaurant staff being very receptive of my requests and feedback.

This place is the complete opposite. It deserves this low and bad review. As I had the most horrible experience of my life!!

The red flags of this place started from the moment I called to make reservation but I ignored them and went ahead anyway.

When we arrived at the place, the first thing that was demanded of us by the old man was to clean our shoes on the door mat before stepping on his “very nice floors”. Right off the bat the man proudly announced himself as Greek and asked us where are we from as if it was one of his conditions to let us in the place. Again, I ignored the red flag and thought of it as simple curiosity and told him where I am from and so did the people with me. The entire time the old man was making me very uncomfortable by not giving personal space and standing very close to me with occasional placing of his hand on mine and my niece’s shoulder while talking & still entertaining the topic of what is our cultural background and how proud he is to be Greek.

Fast forward we ordered appetizers and food. In between the old man kept coming to the table and disturbing us and intruding into our our conversations. He was asking very personal questions of what we do for a living etc.

While we finished the appetizers which were not bad , I was not happy with my main course. I politely asked for my food to be changed and I made it clear that we were willing to pay even for the plate that I didn’t like and couldn’t even take one bite. I just wanted something different. From there on the old “Greek” man started belittling me as if I don’t know what good food is and that I should read the menu and know the meaning of every word that describes the food. He kept on his arrogance and not a single gesture of respecting us as his customers. As he was walking away from the table he made a blunt RACIST COMMENT. Saying a person from the country that Im from not liking his food is an insult to him.

More horrible experience came from his son who was the server but I guess you all can imagine what a shaking experience this must have been for us. These people don’t deserve to have a business in this day and age and treat people with disrespect, arrogance and feeling of...

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We shared a wonderful meal here for my darlings birthday. It was a Tuesday so it was not busy. Nonetheless, the owner met is at the door, held it open and took my capelleto as wearing a cap at such a place would be foe pas. It is in an old house, I'm guessing 1800's and very well kept, in proper old school Italian style. Clean, neat and simple. After explaining a few things to us and sharing that his one son would take care of us and his other would prepare the cuisine, he proceeded to crack wise and compliment my wife, as she is also 7 months pregnant, again in proper old school style. I ordered my bar testing drink that I get all over the world. The classic Manhattan but with bourbon. I was thoroughly impressed, which I rarely am with most preparations and was inclined to have a second. Some nice Fresca for the Mrs. We had 3 courses and passed on liqures as she couldn't partake, but I would suggest following the servers suggestions.

The food was prepared so very well and was clearly extremely fresh ingredients, as we were shown the hurt and arugula gardens out back. Though not a lot of new or unique flavours, no fusion or anything like that, the simple, classic a d high quality ingredients made for a delicious meal on all courses. I would highly recommend for dates, celebrations, events Christmas etc.

The meals are a bit on the high side cost wise, but I wouldn't hesitate to pay the prices again. I felt that the more common ingredients were proportionally priced vs. the less common such as rack of lamb or lobster tail. Totally fair if you ask me. The only reason not 5 stars on food is because it is classic. Not that this is bad, it was exquisitely prepared. Simply that I want people to know what they are to expect.. damn maybe I should make it 5.

As for the atmosphere... truly wonderful. The music was perfect for the setting. Mostly Canadian jazz of the right kind. The service and friendliness as well as the pride jn quality was obvious and excellent. My ONLY complaint would be the face masks. I can't relax when I see them. It makes me feel gross. However, if it makes them feel better I won't complain because I'd love to see them stay in successful business for ANOTHER 22...

If you’re looking for an authentic Italian dining experience with heart, passion, and incredible food, this is the place to be. I’ve read some of the one-star reviews about the owner, and frankly, they couldn’t be more off the mark. As someone with a background in high-end dining and a family history in fine restaurants, I can tell you that this man embodies everything a great restaurateur should be: proud, knowledgeable, and deeply invested in every aspect of his establishment.

The owner’s so-called “strong personality” isn’t rudeness—it’s old-school charm and a testament to his love for his craft. He takes immense pride in his restaurant, and it shows. From the moment we walked in, we could feel the passion radiating from the atmosphere.

The food? Absolutely 10/10. I had the veal, which was cooked to perfection—tender, flavorful, and beautifully presented. My fiancée had the meatballs, and they were hands down the best we’ve ever had. We also shared a feature salad that was fresh and perfectly balanced. To finish, we indulged in feature cheese cake and a glass of wine for dessert, and it was the ideal way to end a flawless meal.

The family aspect of this restaurant is inspiring. Both of the owner’s sons work as chefs and servers, and you can feel the tight-knit energy of a team that truly cares about what they’re doing. It’s rare to see that level of dedication and passion these days.

This place is for those who appreciate authenticity, tradition, and food made with love. If you can’t understand or respect a strong personality rooted in pride and excellence, this isn’t the place for you. But if you’re someone who values truly great food, impeccable service, and an unforgettable experience, you’ll love it here as much as we did.

Highly recommend this gem—it’s a must-visit for anyone who appreciates real Italian food and old-school...