THE PORCUPINE DANTE CLUB, Timmins

Italian food from years past. I guess one more place to avoidThis place was great In the years past. You used to get good food that was tasty and home made. It seems as they are going more to Quebec style as the tasty

Date of visit: December 2020

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Paula J

85 reviews

Reviewed February 1, 2020

Porcupine Dante Club in Timmins an Amazing Place

We recently joined dined at the Dante Club in Timmins. It was all-around an amazing experience. Though we have dined all around the world, and in incredible restaurants, we found the Dante Club food delicious, (we are Italian), the service friendly and attentive, the restaurant...clean and the buffet scrumptive and full of selection. Coffee was excellent and so were the desserts. Can't say enough about this wonderful place.More

Date of visit: January 2020

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madonnac960

31 reviews

Reviewed August 27, 2018

great food yummy

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

Date of visit: December 2017

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Ross C

83 reviews

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...that. The menu is old Italian, and that would be okay if it had any love put in it but everything we had was as sad as the atmosphere. Penne arrabiatta was dry, and not a scent of heat. Ross Otto was made with long grain rice... who does that? Chicken cutlet was dry as dust. Pickerel was full of bones. Buffalo mozzarella was tasteless. Only the gnocchi and meatballs were worthy of eating. The waitress needed serious training. Did not open the wine at the table or offer a taste before pouring. Referred to us as “yous guys” Stuffy and lifeless... Whomever is responsible for quality control should turn in his pay cheque. Whoever is cooking... well, they’re not Italian I can tell you that. Until I hear that they have put someone with some passion and pride in charge, we cannot return or recommend the Dante to anyone. Shame as there are no legit Italian restaurant alternatives in Timmins.More

Date of visit: June 2018

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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

265CurtA

137 reviews

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

Date of visit: November 2017

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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

Bob H

811 reviews

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...

Date of visit: August 2017

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

PMC456

61 reviews

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.

Date of visit: June 2017

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

Vincenzo M

28 reviews

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...I have had. I would highly recommend lunch or supper there! I also hear good things are coming in the future for this fine restaurant, and look forward to it!More

Date of visit: June 2017

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

Barry L

700 reviews

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!

Date of visit: October 2016

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Thank you Barry :)

khrystey

195 reviews

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...had the buffet. We also ordered a few appetizers to start. The food was absolutely delicious and there was always plenty at the buffet. It was always fresh and hot. There's a lot of choice as well. By far our favourite is always the lasagna. It is to die for. Dessert was also decent.More

Date of visit: October 2016

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

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