“the east end wins again, the most delightful, beautiful restaurant with delicious, complex flavours all accessible as a neighbourhood, non-pretentious joint. this is a rotating menu restaurant - so reviews you read here are likely not related to what you’ll eat — which IMO, is fantastic. we sat at the bar - a place we highly encourage guests to sit at - we ordered 7 dishes (2 more than suggested) and were blown away. the service was top notch - we always appreciate skilled staff, and the atmosphere + music were a solid 10. fantastic date spot, being your parents to eat spot, friends with benefits spot + my best friend is getting married so we are celebrating spot.“
“What an amazing experience. The wine selection is amazing, something for every pallet with a great explanation of the nodes, region and pairing. The food was absolutely delicious. We had the oysters, croquettes, chorizo sausage and peppers, brussel sprouts and dill aioli was out of this world, fennel salad and finished with the delicious apple pie with cheddar crumble. An amazing experience, each bite better than the last. Definitely looking forward to my next visit!!“
“Dining in was an unforgettable experience, greatly enhanced by our waiter, Dee, whose service was exceptional. She guided us through the menu with expertise, suggesting dishes like fresh sashimi, and irresistible grilled octopus.Dee's attentiveness made our visit special. She ensured our glasses were always full and our table laden with delectable dishes. Her passion and knowledge about the cuisine added a personal touch that made our dining experience stand out.In short, the restaurant is a gem worth visiting for its delicious food and outstanding service, especially from Dee. We left promising to return soon.“
“After the renovations, this restaurant came back even better and with more delicious items than before! I really appreciate the effort they put into the new menu. You know, sometimes simplicity is key—quality over quantity, right? The platter and poke bowl are still absolutely top-notch. Yeah, they might be a tad pricey, but it's clear that they are using top-notch ingredients. Just a friendly reminder to the management: Don't cut corners! Us loyal customers can always tell ;)“
“Over the past couple of years I’ve ordered from here a handful of times now and one thing I can contest to is how consistent and high quality the food is even for delivery orders. Quality ingredients, hot and fresh, generous portions, great price, sustainable packaging. That alone wows me, not to mention how tasty and well executed they are. Some of the best pasta dishes I’ve tried in the city so far. 10/10 would recommend.“
“My new favorite stop on Danforth. I love this store and the owners are just delightful to chat with and full of great cooking ideas. I also got their take-out paella for my SuperBowl party (both a chicken chorizo and a seafood) along with some empanadas -- it was all delicious!“
“The cocktails were enjoyable, and our server was friendly. Although the food was delicious, the portions were small compared to the price. The overall design of the place was great, but it was disappointing that the smell of fried food lingered and even stuck to my clothes.“
“Amazing atmosphere, its an “everyone knows everyone” kind of vibe each night and the staff is nothing short of the kindest and friendliest individuals you’ll come across in nightlife, they also hosted multiple parties for friends and i which have been incredible.“
“Hugh's Room is a beautiful and intimate venue, great for seeing musical acts, especially if you want an opportunity to feel really close to the stage.We had the most wonderful evening seeing the amazing Alicia Witt there. She is a talented musician. If you ever get a chance to see her live, take that opportunity! And this venue was perfect for her personable style.They have a small bar and friendly, personable staff. I'll definitely be returning to see other performances there!“
“First time here, met with a friend for some drinks. We sat at the bar and I’m giving 5 stars for the bartender, she was very attentive and pleasant even though it was super packed on a Friday night. I didn’t catch her name but she had long blonde multi coloured hair, funky gothic/comicon style make up and tattoos.“
“5 stars for everything except the prices. They went up and now I think it’s ridiculous to pay what we have to pay for TWO pieces of shrimp on a skewer. BUT, I pay anyways because the food is soooo delicious. Trust me, I’m a foodie. I’ve been eating here for 8+ years.Wheelchair accessibility: Not accessible. One flight of stairs.“
“Amazing restaurant! The food was delicious and 10/10. It was our first time trying this spot and we definitely had a great time. Our server was very nice and helped us decide what to order. Our drinks were so good as well. We will definitely be back. I advise making reservations to going prior as the space is small.“
“came here because kintaro izakaya went viral on instagram. ? as soon as I stepped into the restaurant I was amazed by the authentic Japanese atmosphere. it was so zen and vibrant. the service was amazing and quick for a busy evening. I got myself a japango roll, 2 mochi bacons skewers, tori karaage, and kimchi yaki udon to share with my partner. we also shared a kikusui junmai daiginjo since they were having a deal. delicious!“
“Stopped by for a quick shot…or two after dinner before bed at the Fairmont Royal York, and was pleasantly surprised by being seated quickly at the bar, spoke to a gentleman whom was a little surprised that I was in and out in under 15 minutes. But quality tequila over quantity is definitely an option here. Patron A served, and was served with a smile.Only thing I felt out of place for was the gentleman discussing what seemed like a first date next to me in aspirations about getting into the FBI and how his date would be a stay at home Mom. Kind of felt like I was in the wrong environment or time period for 2024. But the other gentleman beside me was easy to have a brief conversation with, while enjoying watching them make other people’s drinks.“
“Nice, unpretentious place with reasonable prices. The place is connected to the Longo’s, and feels like a half food court/half restaurant, but the prices are below what you’ll pay at any of the big tourist stops near Rogers Centre or Scotiabank Arena.You can buy food from the Longo’s hot bar, or alternatively, order at your seat and it gets delivered to to you. They also have a licensed bar and Starbucks.It’s a great option on a cold day as you can walk to the Scotiabank Arena via the bridge over Maple Leaf Square without stepping aside.“
“Came for the high beau-tea with a friend and had a great experience! Service was very kind and they were very accommodating given the fact that we were quite late to our reservation ? Was surprised by the food being pretty good since most of the high tea offered in Toronto has tasted kind of mid and is very gimicky. I thought the display was cute for the high tea- some of the items I was kind of ehhh about but overall enjoyed it!Vegetarian options: definitely on the tapas menuDietary restrictions: will accommodate allergies for the most partKid-friendliness: could bring a kidWheelchair accessibility: big space w/ elevators“
“Not a bad note at any time. Monica is a very good server who is knowledgeable, engaging but not smothering. There when needed. The food is inventive and so tasty. Small bites. Two of us ordered five dishes and loved them all. The sommelier, Tessa, makes an amazing Arancello (better than Limoncello)! Her wine list is interesting and extensive, covering most types and regions, but we would have liked more bottles from Ontario, although the ones provided are all really good. We shall be back.“
“Love the food here. Service is great too. Wish there was a Nome is Markham. I also want to shout out to chris for being a great help. 5 stars because of her superior service and positive attitude. Thank you for taking our last minute call orders on Monday night. See you soon :)“
“We had never been before and chose the restaurant because we were seeing a play at the Canadian Stage on Berkeley street. The food was amazing. We had the Lebanese taco (falafel), Reyna salad, lamb baklava and cauliflower croquet … wow was delicious. Saffron baklava for dessert. Small plates so you can try a few things to share even with two people. A must try, we will be back“
“We arrived on time for 12:15pm res and still had to wait about like 10-15 min outside on the deck (gorgeous view btw, with the water mill and pond). But it was funny to see them turning ppl away constantly if they were just coming as walk-ins.The hostess seated us and a server came over to let us know the daily food and drink specials.The brunch tower seemed very intriguing to me but it sounded like A LOT of food and my girlfriend (even though hangry at that point) knew she wasn't gonna be able to help me tackle even half the tower haha. So we settled on duck confit pancakes and huevos rancheros.Ok, so the food comes out and I'm pleasantly surprised with the portion sizes. The plates were quite hefty and you get a good amount of food (which I appreciate cuz I've got a big appetite). The presentation looked fantastic. Looked like michelin star plating.The duck had crispy skin, succulent meat (they actually give you a whole duck leg whereas I've been to restos that literally give you the drumstick and that's it). The pancakes were moist and fluffy.The rancheros were packed with goodies. I liked the fact that they actually cooked the tater tots well (crispy on the outside and tender on the inside). A lot of places screw up the potatoes. It also comes with a lot of egg and pulled pork which we really appreciated.To top it all off, we had some fresh mango peach juice to wash it all down. Yum!It's cracking up into expensive territory for brunch for sure (but I've seen way more egregious pricing downtown). I still rate it a 5 star experience. Great food, great presentation, great service and still borderline ok on the prices. Probably the best brunch spot in the markham area if you ask me. It tops Alchemy Coffee brunch for me (which is literally in the same neighbourhood).I know they host weddings and special events too and I'm kinda curious. I might inquire about it sometime.“
“Amazing experience dining here at Tapas at Embrujo. Wait staff were amazing and the food was delicious . Paella was great and well worth the wait. The tapas were also good , but I wish the bread wasn’t so difficult to cut. Overall had a great time and enjoyed it!“
“Our experience at Madrina was spectacular! Apart from the ambience being soothing and tranquil, the gastronomical journey was divine. Each tapas and dish is well thought out and contained rich and explosive flavour. They possess a copious wine list and if you’re uncertain, the sommelier is knowledgeable, affable and can willingly recommend a wine to pair nicely with your food. Our waiter (Ismit?) was fantastic. He possessed veritable experience and knowledge with every dish and his recommendations were very precise. One of the best tapas restaurants we’ve been to, and I mean globally.“
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“Dropped by for lunch during the weekend where we ordered the following: Mushroom Croquetas, Grilled Pulpo, Endive & Radicchio Salad andPaella de Tapagría. While a tad on the expensive side, everything was really delicious with welcoming service. Would definitely recommend checking this place out.“
“I had such an amazing experience with my friend last night at Sidebar. We each had a tasty vegetarian meal and the Happy Hour drinks that night were just as delicious, especially their "shooters" options. My friend and I really had fun with those mini drinks. Best believe we will return in the new year! Vegetarian options: Healthy portion sizes??“
“First time here for dinner and was not disappointed. We ordered a number of dishes to share and every dish was delicious. Highly recommend the following dishes: platha with chicken curry (better to add an extra platha..super crispy and buttery), Myanmar potato..had a nice kick, tea leaf fried rice..very aromatic, huge portion, and Burmese pad Thai. Service was quick and staff were very friendly and constantly kept our glasses filled with water.“
“Food is so good! If you're coming to this area you know the parking is horrendous. Come anyway to try this place! Order things other than your usual izakaya skewer. Service was great and attractive. I took one star off for atmosphere because the music was so loud even for bar standards. If you're coming with younger kids be aware some menu items have some spice to it.“
“This spot is GREAT!!! The vibe is unique and this is a fun place to be on a lively night in the city. The menu is large and the food was delicious. You can order many platters for the table and share with a large group of friends or family! Staff was friendly but it was very busy when we went so things were a little slow but overall still a great time. Highly recommend you visit here!“
“Everything was perfect. We especially enjoyed being served by Tara, who was just wonderful. We'll definitely go back and hope to see Tara again, she makes us feel like king and queen while enjoying some good choices of beer and great food.“
“Liked this place for their flavour full bbq food. But they only take debit or cash. We went in groups of 4 and we asked for two bills he said no one bill and one person pay and then the other e-transfer the half. It was weird because our waiter is telling us what to do. They should be able to split the bill and charge us. Cause what happens when you come with a bunch of people it makes it inconvenient for one person cause he or she would have to have the funds to cover the entire amount in cash or debit.“