Casa Domenico — Restaurant in Ontario

With a trendy-yet-casual atmosphere, good food and drinks, tasty desserts, and efficient service, Casa Domenico is a solid restaurant that did things right in an area chock-full of other options.

Casa Domenico was recommended to us by a staff member working at another top-rated restaurant in Kingston. After dining at Casa Domenico on July 6, 2025, it's easy to understand why someone in the industry sees this place as a worthy competitor.

We attended on a Sunday evening at 7 p.m. The place was full (dining room and patio). We made reservations a few days earlier, so it wasn't a problem and we were seated promptly.

The vibe felt busy, lively and trendy. It wasn't cozy or romantic at this particular hour, but clearly was a good place for a light-hearted get-together or date night. There were groups of friends, families, a few couples. The tables were close to each other. It was loud in the dining room, but in a good way and we could still talk (just not too privately).

Most people were dressed casually but nicely, as if for a date night, with only a few of those guys who inevitably show up to mar the scene incongruously dressed in overly casual attire and ballcaps. (Calling Tony Soprano; cleanup at table 7, please.)

Initially, our server was in efficiency mode; a good way to be on a busy night. When things eventually quieted down, she had time to enagage with us and did so charmingly. We were impressed with her pleasantness, professionalism and attentiveness throughout dinner.

We had lasagna, as well as ravioli. It was a hefty portion of lasagna, and was quite tasty and satisfying. The ravioli was exquisite; smoked mozzarella stuffing, served with a delicious mix of smoked bacon, roasted mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, spinach, with a lemon brown butter sauce and parmesan cheese. Every bite was delightful, especially when all the ingredients were combined on the fork.

The desserts were excellent. We had a hazelnut semi-fredo, as well as a unique lemon tiramisu. The lemon tiramisu was a refreshing and delicious take on the cake, and a rather very pleasant surprise. After too many tiramisus at too many Italian restaurants, this one stands out as truly memorable and, quite literally, worth writing about. Both desserts were a perfect way to conclude the meal, and so engrossing that we forgot to take pictures of them.

All in all, a very good dining experience. We'd like to try it again when it's a little less busy. But for a restaurant, busy is a good thing and means they're...

We visited this restaurant on March 27th, 2022.

The ambience is okay although when I visit an Italian restaurant of this price point I expect to hear low ambient Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra, not the medley of assorted modern music that was playing. Service was fairly prompt and pleasant, and our water glasses were quickly filled - only to find that both glasses were stuck to the tabletop - which itself was not very clean.

My partner sat on the bench seat side of the table with no complaint; I sat on a chair that positioned the table somewhere in line with my breast bone. All of the chairs are the same, and all of them are too low, probably chosen by an interior designer having more concern for appearance than ergonomics.

Moving on to the food, it was actually very good. My partner started with calamari, which when arrived smelled strongly of fish, but she assured me there was no unpleasant taste. I had been hoping for a soup to start but none was offered, so I had veal meatballs which were in a very rich red sauce. Delicious.

As a second course we had Caesar salad which was plentiful to the point where I could not eat all of it. Also delicious.

For a main my partner chose a shrimp pasta dish which she assured me was yummy - it was supposed to be a bit spicy but it wasn't really. I had Black Cod, a delectable white fish on a bed of small chunks of sweet potato and greens. We were entirely satisfied by these main choices.

Overall I think a little more attention to detail would improve this restaurant, and some chairs more suited to the...

Hands down, 1 of the best restaurants in Kingston.

I’ve been to Casa since my time at Queen’s (about 10 years ago) and its first few experiences have driven me to come back over and over again, despite now residing in the Toronto area. It is our go to restaurant when my partner and I are craving Italian food and in the area.

Pro’s: Atmosphere: It’s perfect for a date night, or perhaps a group gathering (do make a reservation in advance though!) The service; genuinely all of the waitresses and staff try to give you the best experience. They are very accommodating and sometimes even go beyond what you’d normally expect at a restaurant. For example, they split our pasta to two plates when we explained we had already had a heavy brunch earlier. Or they’d brought a small hand towel, despite it being an odd request, as my partner was feeling a headache after long drive + errands in Kingston. Location; it’s near the harbour front and so the view can be spectacle (ie. visit the Kingston City Hall, or ice skate in the winter)

Con’s: Potential con is that there is no parking provided but that is to be expected as it is downtown Kingston; but parking fees are reasonable. In our case, we stayed at a nearby hotel, so it was the perfect walking distance.

I look forward to returning, and perhaps trying out dishes besides the pastas,...