271 west

excellent. i don't understand the bad reviews. four of us had dinner. caesar salads, soup, philly steak pizza, ricotta gnocchi, chicken pasta special, salmon linguine. everyone loved their food. service was at the right level of attentiveness. prices reasonable. would definitely go again and we recommend it highly.

visited st. jacobs for the weekend and found this gem!!! we wanted to try new restaurants each night that we haven’t had before. after the first night trying their food we went back the second night. so flavourful and just down right delicious!!!!! i had the chicken champignon and we shared a bruschetta like pizza. amazing! my sister has a dairy allergy and they accommodated that with ease. the people who greeted us for pickup were so pleasant (i think the man was the owner). held the door for me and thanked me for my business. this place really cares about your experience with them and i’m so glad i found this place!!!!!

we went for a romantic dinner to this place conveniently located in downtown kitchener.
first the pros, ambience was good , staff behavior was very friendly , food taste was okish, we had ordered bruschetta and spicy shrimp as appetizers and they tasted good but the entrees fish of the day tasted average. we had orderd chicken parmesan but the chicken was overcooked and very hard,also had a smell. but the owner was generous enough to accept and not charge for the chicken which i really appreciate.
cons: its pretty expensive restaurant and relatively portion size was not much. also restaurant closes at 9. i wish it would stay open for a little longer.
food taste was okish.

this is my favourite restaurant in kw. their pasta is amazing and the staff there is even better. the atmosphere is cozy and you get a taste of italy. family run, and you can tell they spend a lot of time on making sure every customer feels apart of it.

i recommend you get one of their delicious hand made pasta, with the white wine sauce (you can’t go wrong).

you can never go wrong with the special!

we've been there over 10 times and keep going back because they serve the best pasta!

had a great dining experience here, the food was amazing and the service was professional! such a warm atmosphere, overall a very sophisticated place!

great food and atmosphere combined with great service makes for an enjoyable evening. pasta and chicken dishes were a great choice on a winter evening. definitely will be back!

truly amazing food. some of the best pasta, bread and cheese cake i have ever had. would 100% return. perfect date night place! very good prices for the quality of food and service.

service: familial

atmosphere: classy and elegant

food: delightful

would return? absolutely.

my girlfriend decided on this place after doing a quick google search for top k/w restaurants. again google did not lie. we were greeted by some soft french jazz and the very kind proprietor. the space was well lit with a quaint bar, and the walls lightly decorated. once seated we were given a quick run down of the establishment. we were pleased to hear that 271 west makes all of its pasta from scratch, its fish is brought in fresh, and its sauces and desserts are all made in house.

we worked our way to the drink menu choosing a chardonnay and a manhattan. the wine wasn't as dry as most and had a nice fruity finish, and the cocktail was nice; a little heavy on the vermouth but still a smooth drink. also, just a note there was no garnish on the manhattan. nothing groundbreaking, but for people who need things done the traditional way you might not find it here.

looking through the menu we found that it was varied, not just focused on italian dishes. we decided on the cheese garlic bread for an appetizer. for the main, my mind was made up when the special was mentioned, and my girlfriend settled on the salmon, holding off on the mushrooms.

the bread was so soft and its natural taste was a great accent to the garlic and cheese, which was not overpowering in the least. it was clear that bread was made fresh that day and it wasn't too filling like some others.

as stated before, i order the special which was fettuccine alfredo with chicken, red and green peppers, mushrooms, and green onions. it was a great dish, with the sauce being creamy, but not drowning out everything else. the chicken was cut into nice, tender chunks and the greenery added a wonderful variance to the entree. it also came with two slices of garlic bread; it was a nice surprise to get a second helping. the salmon champignon, which i guess should just be called the salmon, had a great lemon and wine reduction with cambozola cheese, served on top of rice pilaf, with some vegetables on the side. the fish had a great flavour that wasn't too fishy, which was a good change of pace.

for dessert we decided on the flourless chocolate cake, which was crumbly and rich, with walnuts baked in. it was served with a great helping of french vanilla ice cream, which wasn't necessary due to how moist the cake was. still the combination was great and it was a wonderful ending to a delicious meal.

in the end it was an excellent evening with great food, kind and friendly staff, and fairly good cocktails. i will definitely be returning here and trying out some of their pizza.

wonderful spring salad with salmon. i had the pleasure of lunching at 271 west this week with some work friends. i ordered spring salad and opted to add salmon. i was blown away be the presentation. i've included a photo to give you an idea of how colorful, and artistic the presentation was. it was a full bowl, with lettuce, vegetables, dried and fresh fruit, topped with grilled salmon done to perfection. the server was the owner of the establishment and he was charming, prompt and made us feel welcome. i have never in my life written a review before, but had to share this gem with you.
next time, i plan to try the freshly made ravioli...

cannot recommend enough!. fantastic food and great service. my part of six each had the same great experience. between the six of us we had six different meals, and everybody was pleased with their order. the food came quickly and the owner took the time to explain some of the more ethnic dishes.

the portions were fair and the price was actually cheaper than other, closer by lunch venues (example: firkin).

consider visiting. i can highly recommend the salmon stew and the 271 west burger.

do not accommodate. if you have food allergies, don't go here to eat. owner did not accommodate food allergies or even attempt to offer any assistance. terrible service and ridiculed individual with the allergies.

excellent restaurant!. we were at 271 west tonight and loved it! the homemade pasta is delicious and the service is excellent. great small restaurant atmosphere! the owner spent time telling us about how they make their pasta and sauces - all from scratch. we will definitely go back!

grilled camembert to die for!. i've been back 4 times in the past month (every week!) bringing all my friends and family to try the grilled camembert which tastes amazing. some might find it too sweet since it uses caramel sauce with dried cranberries and apricots but it compliments the cheese very well. their flourless chocolate cake also tasted quite good, as well as their pizzas. i'm not a die-hard fan of their homemade pastas although they do taste unique and the portions are quite generous.
overall, the camembert is the highlight of the restaurant and i highly recommend it! (it's the only reason why i go back so often!)

271 west passes pasta test i'd post the review here, but it belongs to the record. so click the link for the full review! enjoy!  -w