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    The Porcupine Dante Club

    12 Reviews
    #28 of 68 Restaurants in Timmins
    $$ - $$$Italian
    162 Cedar Street South, Timmins, Ontario P4N 2G8, Canada
    +1 705-264-3185
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    Overview
    4.5
    12 reviews
    • Excellent51%
    • Very good41%
    • Average0%
    • Poor0%
    • Terrible8%
    4 weeks ago
    “great food yummy”
    18 Dec 2017
    “Family Style Buffet”
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    Hours
    CUISINES
    Italian
    PRICE
    $$ - $$$
    RATINGS
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    162 Cedar Street South, Timmins, Ontario P4N 2G8, Canada
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    1 - 10 of 12 reviews

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    great food yummy

    there is food is delicious, fresh,, work with allergies, pasta ,lasagna is out of this world, great location

    Thank Madonna C
    Reviewed June 2, 2018
    Stuck in the past, no passion or pride in kitchen

    The Dante Club hasn’t changed much in the past 30 years. The decor is boring white, that’s about it. Went for the Friday buffet with my 86 year old Italian mom and 6 members of family. There is no Friday buffet anymore, they recently changed...More

    2  Thank Ross C
    Dominic F, Manager at The Porcupine Dante Club, responded to this reviewResponded August 8, 2018

    As manager of the Porcupine Dante Club and La Trattoria Dante, I apologize for your experience at our restaurant. We at La Trattoria Dante make customer satisfaction our number one priority and I will speak with my kitchen and restaurant staff to determine what was...More

    Reviewed December 18, 2017
    Family Style Buffet

    Good fresh cooking, alot of pasta and meat. Very restrictive on what is available to diners with a tight food regimen. Alot of ground beef and fried chicken. If you a are a big eater great, if not too pricey.More

    Thank 265CurtA
    Dominic F, Manager at The Porcupine Dante Club, responded to this reviewResponded January 5, 2018

    Thank you for your review, we take all reviews seriously I appreciate your response, we do cater to vegans, vegetarians, gluten free, and celiac. Ask one our waitresses and they will advise our chefs. A la cart is also available Thank you Hope to see...More

    Reviewed August 31, 2017
    Porcupine Dante Club, Timmins

    This is a nice place for lunch on a Thursday and Friday... In addition, they have a nice event for New Years eve...

    Thank Bob H
    Dominic F, General Manager at The Porcupine Dante Club, responded to this reviewResponded October 16, 2017

    Thank you and yes New Years is open to the public and is a must attend event :)

    Reviewed July 7, 2017
    Still the best food in Timmins

    I left Timmins in 1982. I go back time to time to visit family. Lunch at the Dante Club is always on the must-do list. Still the best food in Timmins.

    Thank PMC456
    Dominic F, General Manager at The Porcupine Dante Club, responded to this reviewResponded October 16, 2017

    Thank you for your review and thank you for the compliment, hope to see you again

    Reviewed June 27, 2017
    A meal worth every penny and much more!

    I had the pleasure to dine at the Dante Club with a group of work collegues. We had a wonderful meal that was fresh, expertly served and topped off with a delicious dessert. The lasagna was clearly made in-house, the chicken cutlet was the best...More

    Thank Vincenzo M
    Dominic F, General Manager at The Porcupine Dante Club, responded to this reviewResponded October 16, 2017

    Thank you Vincenzo Our food is still made from scratch, passed down to our cooks from the Italian ladies that worked in there :)

    Reviewed May 7, 2017
    Local Favorite

    Not just the Italians frequent this place. They have been pleasing timmins residents with authentic Italian classic food for years. Check it out!

    Thank Barry L
    Dominic F, General Manager at The Porcupine Dante Club, responded to this reviewResponded October 16, 2017

    Thank you Barry :)

    Reviewed January 11, 2017 via mobile
    Delicious

    We had a nice family supper with the extended family. I love how they have round tables that fit 8 to 10 adults comfortably. It makes conversation so much more enjoyable as compared to a rectangular table that most restaurants have. Everyone in our party...More

    Thank khrystey
    Dominic F, General Manager at The Porcupine Dante Club, responded to this reviewResponded October 16, 2017

    Thank you for choosing us We are happy to serve you and your family.

    Reviewed December 27, 2016
    great food

    good home made Italian food. always hot, and not a bad variety on the small buffet they have, but the place is always full.

    Thank Helga K
    Reviewed September 25, 2016
    Special occasion

    We were a large group, organized function. we had an excellent selection of wine, paired without food. Our dinner experience had 5 courses, all excellently served.

    Thank Travelling222
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    Restaurant Details

    Rating summary
    • Food
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    • Value
    Cuisine
    Italian
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner
    Restaurant features
    Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff
    Good for
    Groups
    Open Hours
    Thursday
    12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
    5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
    Friday
    12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
    5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
    Location and Contact Information
    • Address: 162 Cedar Street South, Timmins, Ontario P4N 2G8, Canada
    • Location: Canada  >  Ontario  >  Northeastern Ontario  >  Timmins
    • Phone Number: +1 705-264-3185
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