The Old Spaghetti Factory Toronto

54 The Esplanade, Toronto, ON

The Old Spaghetti Factory Toronto Employer Reviews

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Review summary

Overall (7 reviews)
2.9
Company Culture
2.4
Work-Life Balance
3.4
Management
2.4
Compensation & Benefits
2.9
- Tip Rating
2.3
Advancement Opportunities
3.1
  • 0% Recommend
  • 71% Neutral
  • 29% Do not recommend

Top 3 Reasons to Work Here

  • Coworkers (6)
  • Location (3)
  • Tips/Tip-Out (2)

You need thick skin and a lack of self-worth to stay here long

(2)

Written by a Server in Toronto, ON on Jun 16, 2026

  • Coworkers
  • Location

Management really hinders this place from being a great restaurant. New and old employees agree. Coworkers are great, but management and ownership are some of the worst I've experienced in the industry to date.

Company Culture
2
Work Life Balance
3
Management
1
Compensation & Benefits
3
Advancement Opportunities
2

Good place to learn & grow

(4)

Written by a Bar manager in Toronto, ON on Apr 07, 2026

  • Coworkers
  • Shift Flexibility
  • Advancement Opportunities

Great place to grow in the service industry! Flexible schedules & day of tip out.

Company Culture
3
Work Life Balance
4
Management
3
Compensation & Benefits
3
Advancement Opportunities
5

Good first job

(3)

Written by a Busser / server assistant in Toronto, ON on Dec 03, 2025

  • Coworkers
  • Location

Great co workers

Company Culture
3
Work Life Balance
4
Management
3
Compensation & Benefits
3
Advancement Opportunities
5

Good place

(3)

Written by a Server in Toronto, ON on Aug 16, 2025

  • Coworkers

Co Workers are overall great

Company Culture
2
Work Life Balance
4
Management
3
Compensation & Benefits
3
Advancement Opportunities
3

Do not recommend

(1)

Written by a Server in Toronto, ON on Jun 10, 2025

  • Coworkers

Managers take a portion of the tips. Over staffed so the hours are not secure and often you go in for a shift only to be sent home. Several times the managers kept the restaurant open during unsafe work practices and forced employees to continue w...

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Company Culture
1
Work Life Balance
1
Management
1
Compensation & Benefits
1
Advancement Opportunities
1

nice location and good management

(3)

Written by a Server in Toronto, ON on Feb 28, 2024

  • Tips/Tip-Out
  • Location

good overall place to start your career

Company Culture
3
Work Life Balance
4
Management
4
Compensation & Benefits
3
Advancement Opportunities
3

it's a good place

(4)

Written by a Banquet server in Toronto, ON on Jul 23, 2023

  • Coworkers
  • Tips/Tip-Out
  • Work Environment

Pros: great working environment, friendly coworkers, tip out is always on time
Cons: their auto gratuity is lower than other locations and their management style is not for everybody

Company Culture
3
Work Life Balance
4
Management
2
Compensation & Benefits
4
Advancement Opportunities
3