Coppola's Ristaurante

I recommend this restaurant for all people who like italian good cooking. Deliciosso!!!

I find the server we had picked and chose which tables she would put an effort into actually being a decent server because unlike the tables around us, she was very rude towards my group.

Not good!

Appetizer came at the same time our meal came.....thanx! After the meal we sat with dirty plates in front of us for 20 mins, even though the place was empty, the waitress left us totally unattended. When we finally got the waitress's attention she said she thought we were still working on the food. Had she come over to see how things were she would have seen that we were done. Came by with the cheese for the pasta one time, and never again even though another side order had been brought over, that required cheese. Food was bland and taste-less, we had the salt shaker near by. I am pure Italian and I know what Italian food is supposed to taste like and this is not it! The sauce was not cooked, it was more like diced tomatoes, straight out of the can. NEVER AGAIN!

Excellent

We have been to Coppola's a number of times over the years. This time we returned as a party of four. We arrived around 6:00 PM on a Saturday (they don't take reservations for parties under six, I believe) and the place was just starting to fill up. So no waiting, with a choice of tables. Had we waited a bit later we would have had to wait for a table, the place is that popular. And justifiably so. First, the service and ambiance: polite, efficient, unobtrusive, no pressure to pay and get out when we lingered over coffee and their excellent desserts. My only minor complaint was that the appetizers came almost at the same time as the salad. I would have prefered a bit of lag time or the salad after the 'mains' as the Italians tend to do. The ambiance is warm and inviting with candles on each table and music in the background. While the restaurant is large you get an intimate feeling as it is split into three rooms and the bar. Second, the food: an excellent variety of main courses, all very nicely prepared with a good variety of vegetables and good portions (as the 'doggy bags' we took home can attest). All in all both the appetizers and the 'mains' were excellently prepared and flavourful. My only disappointment was the mussels could have been a bit warmer; however, the wine sauce was excellent and great for dipping with the fresh rolls. In customer service language, the food exceeded the expectations around the table. Third, the cost: warm rolls, salad, appetizers, main course, coffee and desserts all around, with a bottle of Niagara wine and mineral water amounted to $50 per person (not including tip). You read correctly. Compare that with other restaurants in the area. There are no pretensions at Coppola's that an excellent restaurant means you have to charge a lot and put little on the plate and claim it comes from local producers. All in all. a great place for an intimate dinner or, as we witnessed, larger parties celebrating birthdays. A combo of good friends, service, ambiance, food and a bit of wine made for a thoroughly enjoyable evening on a cold winters night in Niagara.

Coppolas - excellent night out

Great service, fantastic food at affordable prices. Was with a huge group of people (30) - all of our food was served AT THE SAME TIME - which is a must in my books - and the food was amazing.