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The Mighty Meatball

May 16, 2014 By Lena

What is it about a Straight-Up Meatball from Scaddabush that makes me weak in the knees? Topped with garlic chips, melted cheese and perfectly julienned basil; dotted with extra virgin olive oil and placed over a toasted focaccia crostini. Unable to control my craving any longer, I visited the restaurant earlier this week.

Scaddabush MeatballFrom Scaddabush: We love meatballs. And the secret to making them? Our special Sunday sauce. The kind that Nonna would slow cook at the start of the week. Each day we prepare a sauce just like that, adding bits of Parmesan and pancetta for flavour. Our half-pound meatballs are made with Certified Angus Beef, ricotta cheese and parsley, marinated with garlic, black pepper, porcini mushrooms and olive oil. Then it’s into our sauce to be simmered to absolute perfection. Choose between classic or pepperoni and mozzarella-stuffed. Nonna would approve.

Alas, only two locations in Canada at the moment – Square One and Yonge & Gerrard. If you happen to be in the Greater Toronto Area, I do recommend you pop in for the most unforgettable meatball you’ll ever have.

Filed Under: Food Tagged With: Greater Toronto Area, meatballs, restaurant review, Scaddabush Italian Kitchen & Bar

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  1. JaimeeM

    May 16, 2014 at 10:26 am

    That is one meatball. Ive never been able to perfect a good meatball and tend to buy the boxes of them. Homemade would be amazing, definitely need to check it out next time Im in TO

    • JaimeeM

      May 17, 2014 at 5:23 pm

      one big meatball*

      • Lena

        June 1, 2014 at 9:28 am

        Please do Jaime – it is to-die-for!

  2. heather robbins

    May 16, 2014 at 10:42 am

    Looks soooo good!!

    • Lena

      June 1, 2014 at 9:28 am

      It is beyond delish :)

  3. nicky

    May 16, 2014 at 12:14 pm

    wow, now that’s a meatball! it’s making me hungry :)

    • Lena

      June 1, 2014 at 9:28 am

      I makes me hungry every time I look at it!

  4. Lynda Cook

    May 16, 2014 at 1:16 pm

    Omg!! that looks awesome good, makes me want to jump in my car and take a trip to Toronto!!

    • Lena

      June 1, 2014 at 9:29 am

      Worth the drive, Lynda!

  5. Judy C (Judy Cowan)

    May 16, 2014 at 1:32 pm

    That looks and sounds like one amazing meatball! We don’t get to Toronto too often but the next time we do we will have to check this place out!

    • Lena

      June 1, 2014 at 9:29 am

      You absolutely should, Judy!

  6. Anne Taylor

    May 16, 2014 at 1:51 pm

    That is a hell of a meatball! I’m going to let my mom in law know about this restaurant and tell her about this fantastic looking/sounding meatball! Thanks!

    • Lena

      June 1, 2014 at 9:29 am

      Please do Anne! She’ll love it!

  7. MrDisco

    May 16, 2014 at 1:52 pm

    oh my gosh, there’s is nothing more that I love than a big juicy ‘ball.

    makes for good left overs too

    • Lena

      June 1, 2014 at 9:30 am

      Yup, the BEST sandwiches!

  8. Marissa

    May 16, 2014 at 6:05 pm

    Looks delish and very appetizing! I live close to Square One so will definitely stop by Scaddabush just for the meatball! Thanks for sharing.

    • Lena

      June 1, 2014 at 9:30 am

      Let me know how you like it Marissa!

  9. Amber S

    May 16, 2014 at 9:30 pm

    Oh my gosh your photos are so awesome!! I could eat that right off the screen

    • Lena

      June 1, 2014 at 9:30 am

      Ah, thank you Amber!

  10. Heidi C.

    May 17, 2014 at 2:09 am

    Garlic chips? Melted cheese? Toasted focaccia? And a giant meatball? I am in Heaven!

    • Lena

      June 1, 2014 at 9:31 am

      When you put it like that, so am I!

  11. Lynda Cook

    May 17, 2014 at 9:36 am

    I also remember seeing this place on Breakfast Television, Jenn was there and it does look like a great place to go!!

    • Lena

      June 1, 2014 at 9:31 am

      I definitely recommend it :)

  12. Darlene Schuller

    May 18, 2014 at 8:46 am

    mmm heck ya this looks fabulous!! I’m going up to Toronto in a few weeks I’ll have to check this place out!

    • Lena

      June 1, 2014 at 9:31 am

      Awesome! Enjoy Darlene!

  13. Christy Martin

    May 18, 2014 at 9:14 am

    I might have to make a trip to Mississauga! You had me at garlic chips.

    • Lena

      June 1, 2014 at 9:31 am

      Yes. Garlic chips :)

  14. Victoria Ess

    May 18, 2014 at 11:45 am

    Oh my gosh, that looks amazing!!

    • Lena

      June 1, 2014 at 9:32 am

      You have to check it out!

  15. Flora M

    May 18, 2014 at 1:58 pm

    Wowzers ! That’s one ginormous, yummy looking meatball ! Almost makes me want to move back to Toronto ;)
    “Almost” because after my 2 recent experiences with the horrendous traffic in Toronto these past couple of weeks, I think I will stay where I am LOL

    • Lena

      June 1, 2014 at 9:32 am

      LOL thankfully this location in Mississauga is very accessible for me, without the traffic.

  16. carl mason

    May 18, 2014 at 4:05 pm

    I luv meat balls!

    • Lena

      June 1, 2014 at 9:32 am

      Who doesn’t??

  17. shane

    May 19, 2014 at 12:27 pm

    Their menu looks great!

    • Lena

      June 1, 2014 at 9:33 am

      It’s pretty great, but I find their apps are the best!

  18. angela m

    May 21, 2014 at 9:57 am

    Oh my that looks delicious.

    • Lena

      June 1, 2014 at 9:33 am

      Hope you have a chance to try it!

  19. Wanda Tracey

    May 22, 2014 at 8:19 pm

    That meatball looks sublime and then it’s being immersed into a special sauce.Wow! OMG I used to live on Gerard.How did I miss this amazing meatball?Well I might have to go back now and check it out.

    • Lena

      June 1, 2014 at 9:34 am

      The restaurant is only about a year old, so maybe that’s why you missed it. Do check it out!

  20. Chandra Christine O'Connor

    May 25, 2014 at 8:35 am

    What are the deep fried yummy looking things behind the meatball

    • Lena

      June 1, 2014 at 9:35 am

      That’s calamari, Chandra :)

  21. Treen Goodwin

    May 26, 2014 at 9:05 am

    Yummy love meatballs , this looks delis , thanks for sharing

    • Lena

      June 1, 2014 at 9:35 am

      You’re welcome, Treen!

  22. Melinda L.

    May 26, 2014 at 9:31 am

    Wait?! That’s a meatball?! WOW!! Drooling!!!

    • Lena

      June 1, 2014 at 9:35 am

      YES it is!

  23. Leigh-Ann Murphy

    May 26, 2014 at 9:10 pm

    Ok I’ve never actually had one massive giant meatball before, used to just the hamburger in sauce for spaghetti. Next time i am at square one I will definitely check this out. Looks delicious!

    • Lena

      June 1, 2014 at 9:36 am

      Awesome Leigh-Ann, you’ll love it!

  24. La Cuisine d'Helene

    May 26, 2014 at 9:44 pm

    I would love to fly in to go eat this meal, looks so good!

    • Lena

      June 1, 2014 at 9:36 am

      We’ll go when you’re in town for Blissdom, Helene :)

  25. Michelle K

    May 26, 2014 at 10:17 pm

    What a delicious looking meatball,We do love them :)

    • Lena

      June 1, 2014 at 9:36 am

      Love to hear that!

  26. Andrea Morley

    May 26, 2014 at 10:57 pm

    ah! please let them open up a location in London, On!!! Drooling.

    • Lena

      June 1, 2014 at 9:36 am

      Ha! Hopefully they will come across your comment Andrea!

  27. Eldon

    May 28, 2014 at 12:47 am

    Wow how much is that dish?

    • Lena

      June 1, 2014 at 9:37 am

      It’s about $12 Eldon!

  28. Gina

    June 2, 2014 at 9:53 am

    Omg! That us one gorgeous meatball! Looks delicious!

    • Gina

      June 2, 2014 at 9:53 am

      That *is

  29. Rick F

    June 2, 2014 at 4:19 pm

    I wanna lick my screen.

    • Lena

      June 8, 2014 at 11:37 am

      LOL Rick!

  30. DebH

    June 6, 2014 at 10:16 pm

    That looks like one yummy meatball!

    • Lena

      June 8, 2014 at 11:37 am

      It’s beyond, Deb – trust me!

  31. Karen E. Hill

    June 8, 2014 at 7:24 pm

    I have to try this, it looks scrumptious!

  32. Sandra

    June 18, 2014 at 8:24 am

    that looks unbelievable. will have to get myself over to one of their locations to dig into one of those meatballs, MMM

  33. Michelle K

    July 1, 2014 at 1:56 pm

    Lena that looks so amazing,I have to try this meatball recipe …

  34. BobbiJo Pentney

    August 6, 2014 at 10:51 am

    That is one big meatball. It would be a whole meal.

  35. Debbie White Beattie

    June 30, 2016 at 4:37 am

    The picture makes me really hungry for these meatballs. I can’t believe how big they are.

  36. kathy downey

    July 23, 2016 at 7:39 am

    I would certainly love to give this dish a try,it looks delicious.Fairly new place i see and the menu sounds so delicious and reasonably priced.

  37. kathy downey

    September 18, 2016 at 10:19 am

    I wish Toronto was not so far away….this looks so tasty

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