After having visited Elm Tree Restaurant (which is very close to Adega), my boyfriend and I decided to come to Adega as I'm a huge fan of pasta and seafood. The ambiance is very nice here with the dim, romantic lighting along with the "rustic" look that makes the place feel authentic. There is a really nice seating area downstairs in a wine cellar which you can book out for larger groups. The server we had was very knowledgeable of the menu and specials leaving us impressed at how he was able to memorize all the specials. I ordered the fettuccine with scallops and smoked bacon whereas my boyfriend ordered the grilled squid dish. My dish was underwhelming, at best. I would not recommend my dish. The cream sauce was very light and a bit bland. I expected the scallops to be nicely crisp and pan-fried but they tasted boiled. There was very tiny bits of bacon in it. The portion was small. The squid, however, was incredible and the saving grace. The garlic olive oil sauce was perfectly seasoned and complimented the squid wonderfully. I also liked how the dish was keto. I would certainly come here again but would opt away from ordering the fettuccine. read more

It was our first time to Adega and we loved it. The ambience and decor is nice. The service was excellent and the food was fantastic. We had the grilled squid and crispy pork belly as an appetizer along with the Portuguese seafood stew and seafood risotto as our main courses. The seafood were all cooked perfectly, nothing over or under cooked. 95% of the time, we never order dessert but the lychee creme brûlée was something we couldn't pass up. It was delicious! Not too sweet and the hint of lychee made it unique. The prices are very reasonable considering the food is delicious. We will definitely go back! read more

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This small restaurant offers an excellent atmosphere to enjoy high-quality Portuguese cuisine. The seafood is delicious and the food is authentic. The service was also phenomenal. You can walk in, eat and leave as quickly as you please or stay for hours enjoying a good time with friends. read more

Decided to check this place out tonight w the Parental Unit. Classy and chic, I got a good vibe upon entering this establishment. Service is very professional. Our server, a gentleman directly from Portugal, was great. He entertained my father's desire to talk about the country. Surprisingly, the pricing here is very, very reasonable. I made reservations on-line ... quick and easy. Their wine list is extensive with bottles from Portugal. My Portugalphile parents were in heaven drinking wine here as it reminded them of their numerous trips to Portugal. As a starter, we ordered the mixed greens and grilled squid. The squid with coriander and grilled veggies was delish. For mains, the mother ordered Adega's shiitake and oyster risotto. The father and I ordered the herb crusted salmon. I had a bite or two of the risotto so I can confidently say that both mains were delish. This place is a 'must go' if you're a fan of seafood. Yay, I'm a fan. read more

I was very excited to try this place. Actually went here for my birthday lunch since my team at work let me choose where to go. When we went, there was no AC in the restaurant. It was so hot - we were sweating. FOOD: 1. Shrimp Bisque - with dungeness crab aoili This was really good bisque. The soup really had the thick shrimp flavour and there was a lump of dungeness crab that goes well when you mix it with the soup. 2. Seafood Saffron Risotto - with mussels, shrimp, squid and fresh fish Everything about it was really good! The seafood were all fresh and cooked perfectly. The rice was cooked with the seafood "broth" so it has a delicious seafood taste to it. I'm very torn with this dish because I find it to be in between a paella and risotto - like it's sort of unsure about it's identity lol. And I personally love paella and risotto already so having this "in between" dish makes me wish it wasn't in between. 3. Cataplana (Portugese Fish Stew) - bouillabaisse of mussels, shrimps, clams, squid and fresh fish in a tomato broth My friend, who's a seafood person, had this and she said it was so-so and unremarkable. I didn't try it so I can't really comment. 4. Birthday Dessert - some sort of chocolate cake It was good, but nothing special. It was too rich in chocolate such that it might be too much for one person to finish. OVERALL: I had so much hope as it was very promising to hear about a highly rated Portugese Restaurant in Toronto. It was very underwhelming. It's not really something I'd be excited to go back for. read more

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I went there valentines day weekend (the15th). My boyfriend had made reservations at least a month prior and had asked me to call to confirm. They had booked us for March, this was extremely disappointing but after a good 5+ minutes on hold they fixed the situation and that was that. We went in and asked if they had a booth (i read the reviews and remember someone mentioning how nice it was) he told me they were really busy this weekend and didn't have one, but assured me he had a really nice table for us. This table was by the washroom entrance, very nice indeed :). Besides that little annoyance, we ordered. I have recently changed my diet (no meats) so their enormous choices of seafood was really appealing. Quite a few options. I had ordered a fish dish which was a special (not on their menu, forget the name, sorry) and my bf ordered theira shrimp linguini (but with their cream sauce instead of the tomato based). The food was delicious. Extremely delicious. The scallops were seared on the outside and so juicy on the inside. The only downfall of the dish was the potato that accompanied it, it had a really awkwardly crunchy/tough exterior. But delicious once I got to the centre. My bf enjoyed his linguini, but he enjoys anything so not much to say about that. DESSERT. My fave part of any meal. We got the creme caramel. SO GOOD. Had no idea what it was. Went on a limb ordering it and it was SO DAMN GOOD. I still think about it sometimes. All in all great experience, waiter was great, refreshed our bread and topped our water often. Received a bruschetta bite "compliments of the chef" at the beginning. Great touch. Will return one day! read more

Adega Restaurante - Portuguese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I had the scallop and bacon pasta. The pasta seemed to be freshly made in house. It was flavourful but not overpowering. My only wish was that in came in a larger portion. My girlfriend had the tile fish which the server recommend. She was not disappointed. The desserts were also really good. I had the dark Lindt chocolate mousse and it was as good as it looked. Really good a must if you come here. The only reason I'm not giving Adega a 5 star is the server. He was great up until dessert. Before that, he was friendly, polite, filled our water promptly and answered our questions regarding the menu. The problem was he indicated he would be back soon to take our dessert order but disappeared for a good 15-20 mins. It wasn't busy either so not sure what happened. We were both getting impatient so had to ask another member of staff to order dessert. It slightly soured the experience but the food and service were fantastic up to that point so its a 4 stars out of 5 read more

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A wonderful experience on a Friday night. Came here with two friends for a late birthday dinner. We got greeted, got offered to hang our coats, and seated immediately upon arrival. Upon being seated, our waiter offered us sparkling or iced water, described to us the roughly half dozen specials for the evening, and told us to take our time. He refilled our water, checked up on us throughout the evening, and never rushed us to get out the door, even after paying. We started off with complimentary bread and olives, as well as an amuse bouche (which was salmon tartare that night iirc). My two friends ordered off the prix fixe menu while I had a seafood saffron risotto and a creme brulee. The pan-seared salmon and the pieces of fish in the risotto were moist and delicious, and so was everything else. The portions were nice and there was lots of seafood in the risotto. The creme brulee was yummy but the cookie dough that came with it was so-so, it could have used a scope of sorbet. I will be back! read more

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This is a fuddy-duddy place that has been here forever, yet, still serves good food. The waiters are very seasoned, they've seen it all. They provide a good explanation of the menu. They are attentive and solicitous. The wine list is predominantly Portuguese, and there are some excellent value wines on it - for example the Vino Verde. We had an amuse bouche of octopus, which like the bread was complimentary. The sardines were small, crisp, with peppers and pineapple and acceptable. They did not seem like fresh sardines in any way. The monkfish was plenty to share, soft and full of flavour, the lentils and asparagus that accompanied it were good - the lentils with a slight curry flavour and the asparagus peeled and crunchy. The lamb chops were big, and perfectly cooked. The fries that accompanied them were authentic and fine. The biscotti were small, fruity and nice. Overall, we had a good but not exciting meal. read more

This was my first time at this wonderful little gem on Elm! If you can't make it to Portugal, then just come here. This meal was an experience that I will not soon forget. From the friendly greeting at the door to the amazing staff that cannot do enough to make your meal a wonderful journey!!! I had the grilled sardines and they just melted in my mouth! I decided to stick with the fish theme and ordered the grilled squid! WOW! Is what I kept saying with every morsel!!! Of course I had to have dessert and you can't be in a Portuguese restaurant and not have port! All I can say is that I will definitely be back and have already told many of my goodie friends about this quaint gold nugget of a find and I haven't even finished my port yet. See you again Adega!!! read more

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Food was great! The shrimp linguine and seafood stew had so much flavor! Place was cozy with staff that was brush your table crumbs attentive. Recommended, will definitely return. read more

Adega Restaurante - Shrimp Linguine- surprisingly better tasting than some Italian restaurants! - Portuguese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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A very trendy restaurant tucked away on Elm Street. The interior is gorgeous and would be a nice spot for date night - or in my case, lunch with a friend! We came for Summerlicious, and as soon as we were seated we were greeted with warm bread, olives, and infused olive oil from the get go. Olives were amazing, and they give you a very generous amount so you have plenty to snack on throughout the meal. From the summerlicious menu we ordered the seafood bisque (x2), the grilled squid and linguine with shrimp, and the pudding and cheesecake for dessert. The bisque was very underwhelming. There was probably 1/3 cup served in the huge bowl they brought, and it was so thin it was almost like a murky soup. Extremely salty, and overall a disappointment. The grilled squid was quite delicious, served with kale, potatoes, and carrots. Again, it was really salty, but the flavors worked very well together. The portion was very small - you get a tube of squid (and a few tentacles), two slices of potato, a quarter cup of cooked kale, and 4 or 5 cubes of diced carrots. Thank goodness for the bread at the table or we would have starved before reaching dessert! My friend had the linguine with tiger shrimp and it was...sad. There were two small shrimps on top of some linguine that was tossed with a tomato sauce. Portion size again very small (another shout-out to the bread). The desserts were fine, nothing spectacular. The lemon cheesecake was a sliver of cheesecake with a few blueberries and a drizzle of sauce. My friend had the pudding it was much better. Again, nothing special. The thing that really got to us was how rushed the service was. While our server was attentive, he was so rushed that at times our plates were practically snatched from us before we were done eating. My friend who wanted to dip her bread in the bisque had her unfinished bowl taken away while she was reaching for the bread basket, and then had to ask for it back...very awkward. I will say, however, that the servers here are very seasoned and professional. They provide good explanations of the menu and are very attentive. I believe the rush was due to the busyness of the lunch hour and summerlicious, so I will not hold it against them. Overall, it was an okay experience. The grilled squid really was very good, so I likely will return again to try it on their regular menu. Hopefully the next time I come I will avoid the peak times so that I can enjoy the nice atmosphere. read more

I always wanted to try one of the restaurant on elm street. The appertizer plater was awesome...love the octopus! For entree,I had the fish with scallop..it was quite enjoyable. I thought the fish was a bit salty but the scallop was spectacular. For dessert, I had the lychee creme brûlée with mango sorbet. It was delightful. Overall, it's a nice dining experience. read more

Adega Restaurante - Fish and scallop - Portuguese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I had lunch at Adega last week for a co-worker's retirement party, and we ate downstairs in the private dining room. Decor: The dining room is your typical wine cellar - bottles upon bottles lining the walls, crates, and an actual little cellar which added an interesting dimension to the room. Ambience: Upscale, perhaps a bit of an older crowd, but pleasant enough. Service: Waiter was incredibly knowledgeable about the different wines and pairing them with our meals, as well as being very patient with our large party. We had a few "difficult" guests making their own requests and comments, but he handled them gracefully and patiently. Meal: I had the seasonal baby green salad with a champagne shallot vinaigrette for starters, and it was incredible. The dressing was tangy, fresh, and the dish was plated beautifully. I had the pan roasted breast of capon with a mushroom herb sauce, mashed potatoes, and market vegetables for my main course. I would've liked a bit more of the vegetables rather than the few string beans I got, but the breast was huge and there was a hefty amount of mashed potatoes. The sauce was very flavourful, and there was a generous amount of it too. The dessert was a bite-sized trio of a cheesecake, pecan caramel square, and a custard-type square. Not a big dessert fan, but these were the perfect size for a post-meal sweetness and I cleared all three. Cons: While I really liked everything that i had, i'm not sure anything really blew me away in terms of flavour or uniqueness. I'd be open to returning and trying some different dishes for a more authentic Portuguese flavour. read more

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My coworkers and I came here for our annual Christmas lunch. I had a hard time finding a spot that could accommodate a party of 12 and Adega had no problem slotting us in for a date two weeks before Christmas. Most of our party arrived on time but we had a few stragglers. After waiting about 20 minutes, we were urged to go ahead and order as they had other parties coming in (or something, no one ever came in and no one was waiting to be seated when we left, so I didn't quite understand that). I had the goat cheese and beet salad to start, which was absolutely wonderful. Honestly, such a refreshing, beautifully balanced salad. It was heavenly to eat! For lunch, I went with their daily pasta, which was a chipotle shrimp pasta that sounded delicious. Unfortunately, it arrived at the table looking less than appetizing. The sauce it was tossed in was a icky brown color and the shrimp just looked like they'd been thrown in. A little sprinkle of parsley or some kind of garnish would have taken that dish a long way. Otherwise, it was just a huge lump of brown pasta that really didn't make me want to eat it. It was quite spicy and I couldn't finish the dish. I regretted not going for the mushroom risotto as I'd originally planned, my coworkers who ate it were raving about it. For dessert, I ended up getting the white chocolate creme caramel... and I about died it was so good. Everyone who got a dessert was impressed and this dessert in particular was sinfully good. All in all, a good meal. I was disappointed with my main, which should have been the star of the show, but an okay experience. I really wish we hadn't had pressure put on us to order, I would have preferred to wait for our straggling coworkers to arrive so they could peruse the menu a bit before ordering. There was no need to rush us out, there were no other patrons waiting to be seated and the restaurant was fairly quiet by the time we left. Adega is a favourite for work lunches where I work, but I think I'll explore other options next year. read more

WOW!! Where should I start? From the amazing staff starting with Ryan Butler, and delicious food, great ambiance & the wonderful Portuguese wine; everything was amazing and we enjoyed every minute!! We were greeted at the entrance by our wonderful, warm and friendly Ryan Butler who also took the best care of us. We are visiting Toronto from Houston, and came for dinner to this highly rated restaurant! Thanks Ryan for the delicious food suggestions and the wonderful wine along with your cheerful, warm and welcoming spirit!! We highly recommended Adega for all dining celebrations and amazing dining experiences. Don't forget to ask for Ryan, he makes it double the fun & enjoyment :) read more

Shrimportant post for seafood lovers Adega is elegant and suitable for a romantic setting. It is definitely a higher tier of Portuguese dining. The staffs are spectacular and the seafood dishes are top notch level. A bit on the pricier side but the price reflects the quality of the food so #worthit ! . saffron seafood risotto with mussels, shrimp, squid and fresh fish pan roasted herb crushed cod crème brûlée Adega Restaurante, 33 Elm St. 5/5 I visited this place a year ago but I still remember this special night! read more

What a great date spot. The food here is really clean, fresh and delicious. The wine selection is nice, and when asked, the waiter did not recommend the most expensive thing on the menu, which always makes me trust the staff a little more. Obviously one should expect that in higher quality restaurants, but it's becoming an increasingly rare thing that waitstaff are concerned more with experience than sales. The olives are a bit confusing when they first arrive at your table, but they go so well with the flavours on your plate that you understand when your main course arrives. This was an excellent experience and we will be back. The atmosphere is casual to dressy, and the tables are traditionally set. The crowd is older, we were the youngest. read more

Adega Restaurante - Portuguese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

this place is a bit expensive, but the fish stew was delicious!!!! yummy. if you come here you should definitely get a seafood item because it seems like the specialty here. read more

Adega Restaurante - fish stew - Portuguese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Usually, for my first night in Toronto, I do something fast-foodish: small-time Chinese, for example, or a falafel platter someplace. This time, I was in the mood for a sit-down dinner so I could relax. I checked out the restaurants on Elm Street, and ended up choosing Adega, not least because it offered a $40 prix-fixe. The atmosphere is lovely: wood and brown-toned stucco, lit by what could have been track lights, had they been on a track. My opener was the "Romaine hearts" -- basically, a small Caesar salad with dried prosciutto, which was good. My entree was the pan-roasted salmon; the serving looked small, atop a bed of vegetables with two roast-potato halves, but was just the right size; the salmon was excellent. Finally, dessert and coffee: I chose the mixed-fruit sorbet, one scoop each of orange and strawberry, atop a few fruits; and first-class, strong brewed decaf. The service was attentive throughout the meal, despite the presence of several larger parties in the place; and the waiter gave me something like three coffee refills. It was lovely, and absolutely worth the money -- which wasn't as much as I thought; at the current exchange rate, it came out to about USD 32 with tip! Strongly recommended! read more

Adega is an impressive spot with quite decent seafood and other Portuguese specialties. However, I think the combination of really good service and a super convenient downtown core location cause it to get a bit of ratings inflation. I was quite surprised to see it listed as the # 1 Toronto restaurant overall in TripAdvisor. Frankly, I don't even think it's the # 1 Portuguese seafood spot in TO. The food was pretty universally tasty and well prepared; the cataplana was top notch filled with high quality bits of fishy goodness, the prawns were tasty and properly cooked and seasoned beautifully. The only dish that let me down was the octopus. Not that it was at all bad, it's just that I had recently been able to consume some of this most delectable cephalopod at both Joso's and Chiado and they have set the bar ridiculously high for the Toronto scene. Adega seems to be a pretty regular tour stop for Mws2 (Men Who Still Wear Suits) so if you're allergic, best to steer clear. The regular bookings of drug reps, investment bankers, and other assorted rogues do put quite a drain on the service in the place. Eating hear when large groups are being accommodated is sure to rev the frustration engines well past the red line. Bottom line; you'll eat well at Adega and, quite surprisingly for the location, you'll do so at a fair price. There's quite a lot to like about this restaurant, just not all that much to love. read more

Great Portuguese seafood place right in downtown Toronto. I've been there three or four times by now. They do great grilled sardines which is so hard to find. Good grilled squid too. Great seafood stew. Great grilled octupus. And a good selection of wines. I am not that familiar with Portuguese white varietals so I trusted the waiters to choose good pairings with my seafood dishes. I had the saffron poached pear and it was great. Very elegant and tastey. read more

Couldn't have been worse quality of food... me and a friend went to dine and ordered the bread, olives, tiger shrimp linguine and the shrimp bisque. The bread texture was cakey, which was not satisfactory at all, the shrimp bisque literally tasted like i was drinking swamp water, and tiger shrimp linguine was mediocre at best... and to top it off, no proof of vaccination required! will not be returning read more

Not going over the top here but Adega will forever be the most memorable meal I had in Toronto. Food Firstly, their Portugese cuisine was incredible. Their signature Cataplana (seafood stew) was loaded with mussels, shrimp, clams, fish, and veggies. Also, they serve their fish whole. No square fillets of mystery; we are talking about fins, head, tail and all, as nature intended it. Lastly, rack of lamb, and in short, ucculent, juicy, and tender. Service Extraordinarily attentive staff. We didn't have to ask for anything. Refills came when needed, food came out hot and together. What was extra nice? The check didn't come till we asked for it. We stayed there for over 2 hours read more

My wife and I took my daughter for her 19th birthday to Adega. It had been a while since we last had dinner there. This place is a real treasure. Probably one of the best and most affordable quality Portuguese food in Toronto. The Cataplana ( fish stew) is exquisite, so is the grilled octopus and free range chicken. All appetizers are great. Wine selection even though is mainly Portuguese's wines is very balanced. You can order any of their reds and won't be disappointed. I strongly recommend Adega to anyone who likes Mediterranean food, a cozy environment, down to earth service and affordable prices. read more

Top notch service from a courteous/friendly wait-staff and a small but delicious menu are the main reasons we've been regular customers of Adega for the past 16 years. Their homemade olives are to die for too! It's probably my favorite restaurant in Toronto, and I've been to many. read more

I was very impressed by Adega. Especially for seafood. Definately has authentic flavour and did remind me of spain. I've been told from a regular that the lunch specials are usually really good (most other restaurants use specials as a way to get rid of produce, but apparently Adega does not). All in all, the atmosphere, the service, the food, the price point, all delivered high value. Will definately make this place part of my regular listing of places to go to. read more

PRO: Very nice decor. We get to seated in the wine room it was quiet and great to have a conversation with everyone. CON: The bartender doesn't know his drinks. I requested a "Tom Collins" and they served it to me in a whiskey glass!? COD fish was bland and tasteless read more

I was here with a friend for Monday dinner. The service was excellent from beginning to end. Based on the long list of specials the waiter had to spew out, I was impressed (and slightly amused) with his memorization skills. We both had the Butternut Squash soup (soup of the day), it was delicious. I had Pan-Seared Chicken Breast and my friend had the Chicken Risotto with Spinach/Sun-dried Tomatoes. Although I am not big on chicken, I really enjoyed it. For dessert, I ordered the Lychee Creme Brûlée based on a previous Yelp recommendation, they were not wrong, it is awesome! We were there for quite a long time but our waiter still served us water even after we paid our bill. The only negative thing I have to say is there was a lot of time between our Soup and Main Course being served but it was ok because we were distracted by conversation anyways. Service great, food great, no complaints, will definitely return. read more

Visited Adega for the first time this week. With seafood offerings in every section of the menu (minus dessert, duh) seafood foodies will not be disappointed. I went with the Cataplana, a traditional Portuguese seafood stew served in a copper clam shell. I'm not well versed in Portuguese cuisine but it was delicious. Flavourful and brimming with mussels, salmon and squid this dish could easily have been split between two diners but it was so so tasty I had no problems gobbling the whole thing. The pictures really don't do it justice. Fellow diners orders the whole sea bream and octopus and I look forward to trying both upon my next visit. Because yes, there will be a next time. read more

In one word: wow! Exceptional food, drinks, service and decor. Excellent and fresh specials, risotto was perfectly cooked, dessert was decadent, drinks were excellent the service was wonderful and attentive. read more

This place is always busy! Since I live very close by I have been here about three times in the past four years and they never fail to disappoint. This particular time I went here for lunch on a Thursday with a girlfriend and we both had babies (4 month and 1 month). They were busy but they gave us a table in a semi private area and were very patient with us. It took us an hour to settle down and actually place our order and not once did we feel rushed or that we were a nuisance. The restaurant is fairly small so strollers won't fit here but we had two car seats and it worked out perfectly. The black olives here are divine! I go here just for them! Luckily the rest of the food is also amazing. This particular visit I had the chorizo potato soup of the day and the gravlux along with the apple pie and dark chocolate soufle. All dishes were fantastic, great complex flavours with Portuguese flair. If you're ever looking for a baby friendly spot that isn't a chain restaurant this is it! Their wine list is sufficient and has some excellent finds. Mains on average were about $16 for lunch. Dessert was around $7 each and appetizers range from $7 to $15. read more

3.5 star...we did some minor yelpsearch before heading over to this place for my burpday dinner...so I had expectations coming in...maybe that's just not the right approach....? So we ended up ordering calamari, octopus, seafood risotto, We pretty much ordered alot from the Yelp recommendations except for the catch of the day....cuz I wasn't attracted to sea bream...the service was pretty good as they checked up on us quite frequently...olives and bread was refilled promptly... Nothing really Wow'd me in general... everything was a balance 3.5 star well deserved...the.seafood risotto was filled with seafood but the ratio of risotto rice was not there.. it just felt more like a seafood only dish.. not risotto... We ordered one prix fixe as one of the guest wanted to try it so we gave it a shot...agree with Jennifer K. that it wasn't good at all.. you can tell the difference in taste and in plating... Prix fixe is probably made by the sous chef or something.... All in all, it's an A-ok place.... read more

Restaurant: Adega Cuisine: Portuguese/Mediterranean Location: Downtown Address: 33 Elm St Price Range: $15-25 1: Poor 2: OK 3: Good 4: Very Good 5: Excellent Food: 3 Service: 3 Ambiance: 4 Overall: 3.5 Extra information: *Specializes in Seafood *Party room Avail for group gatherings When my friend took me to now my favorite place for pasta, Donatello (check out my review here), I saw couple restaurants along the Elm street that I wanted to check out later. Adega was one of them so I decided to drop by for lunch one day. Many of the restaurants on Elm street looks a little fancy and to be honest, I walked into Adega thinking it was Italian. Once I walked into Adega, I was surprised by how much bigger the restaurant is once you are inside. The restaurant was pretty empty, except 3~4 tables with business men in their suits (most of them in their late 30s to mid 40s). Interior of Adega gives you this warm feeling with the dimmed lights and wooden interior. Ordered: SEAFOOD BISQUE 4/5 *Seafood bisque with dungeness crab aioli for $6.95 *For the price you pay, I thought this was very good *Soup is creamy and bursting with seafood flavor *It's very smooth and you can really taste the crab aioli Ordered: SHRIMP LINGUINI 3.5/5 *Linguini with Tiger Shrimp in chipotle pepper and fresh basil tomato sauce for $18.95 *This was decent lunch portion with lots of shrimp *Pasta was kind of overcooked which was unfortunate cause the sauce was really good *Sauce was tomato based and it had just the right amount of sourness and sweetness to it *I really liked the consistency of the tomato sauce cause some places make it too runny *Sauce was perfect to dip the bread in Ordered: GRILLED SQUID 3/5 *Grilled squid with lemon, coriander & garlic with olive oil sauce for $19.95 *I've been obsessed with grilled calamaries lately *But it was my first time ordering it as a main dish *This is big in portion, maybe a little too much of just the grilled calamari *Calamari was very fresh but it was just a tad bit undercooked and a little too soft *Olive oil sauce was suppose to accentuate the freshness of the squid but i found it to be a little bland *Served with potatoes, bok choy, green beans, carrots and beets *Don't understand why they would use Bok Choy for non asian dishes *Potatoes and the carrots were cooked perfectly but I wish this came with rice or something Summary: Overall, the food was decent and I was satisfied with the service. However, I don't have any thoughts on going back to this place. Why? I guess nothing really stood out to me and made it memorable. Or maybe I didn't see anything on the menu I wanted to try the next time I go back. But if I do go back, I don't think I would be back for lunch. Adega would be better place to go for dinner or if you are going on a date so keep that in mind! read more

One of the best 5 meals of my life. Fantastic! I had the grilled octopus. The mango sorbet is the best I've had. Service was impeccable. Thank you thank you thank you. read more

I came here with some co-workers for a good-bye lunch. We were immediately greeted when we arrived and asked if we would like our coats taken. We were brought to our table and seated at a cozy booth which was perfect for our intimate occasion. Our waiter described the specials to us, and then was kind enough to say that he didn't want to rush us, but that he also had two large parties that had just arrived, so that we could get our orders in before these groups. I really appreciated that he took the time to tell us this! All table members enjoyed their dishes. I ordered the grilled calamari (lunch size, not appetizer). It came with lots of calamari that was cooked well, although some pieces were slightly overcooked (not uncommon when grilling calamari) and drizzled with olive oil and garlic. It also came with polenta, asparagus, green beans, carrots, and roasted beets. The beets were delicious! My only complaint was that there was a bit too much olive oil on the calamari and the vegetables for my liking, but otherwise it was a great dish! Throughout our meal we had superb service that had an air of quiet elegance, not the pompous over-the-top flair that you sometimes experience at higher end restaurants. The waitstaff were attentive without being in your face. read more

Made a reservation for the last slot, but my flight was delayed. I took a cab straight to the restaurant, hoping it would still be open. Alas, it was closed! But a server spotted me outside and once I explained my situation he graciously accommodated me. I ordered the octopus and goat cheese salad. Absolutely delicious and cooked to perfection, I licked the plate. The colors were presented beautifully, leaving streaks of red and violet on my plate from the vinaigrette and sauce on the octopus. For dessert, I ordered the egg concoction, which was not too sweet and light. There was a mango and passion fruit salad on the side as well. It was exactly what I was looking for and the consistency was on point. I crave that dessert up to today. I took a white chocolate flan home, which was OK. Not as stellar as the egg dessert but the white chocolate flavor was noticeable. I will definitely be back and would recommend this restaurant to anyone who is visiting Toronto and wants to try something different. I have had Portuguese food before, but not in such an elegant and relaxed atmosphere. read more

Amazing, simply amazing. From the outstanding service to the extraordinary food and atmosphere, this is the best meal I have had. My wife mentioned to our server that we like to share, so he suggested that the food be brought out in courses. We started with grilled sardines, perfectly cooked. Next, we had Mediterranean Octopus, tender and delicious, Portuguese seafood stew followed it couldn't have been better. Our server suggested a desert , merengue with a Carmel sauce and fruit. Beautifully presented, it looked like a wrapped present. My wife described the merengue as a cloud. The ingredients in each dish belonged there. They were gloriously composed. Bravo, Adega! I will be talking about this meal for years to come read more

Adega is one of our favourites. This is the resturant where I proposed to my future wife. They were very accomodating for this event and were happy to provide me with a private alcove table. They were very good with their timing and nice enough to provide us with a couple of glasses of complimentary champage a well timed minutes after the main event. The wine list provides a nice selection of lesser known portugese varietals and our server was exceptionally knowledgeable about the characteristics of each. Our meal started with some excellent bread and some extremely addictive olives which are probably some of the best that I've ever had. We had the Petisco Platter for our appetizer. Everything was excellent, especially the portuguese cheese, perfectly grilled sardines and chorico. My Fiancee had the Mediterranean Octopus which was exceptionally tender and cooked to perfection. I had the Cataplana Fish fish stew which was an excellent, traditional comfort food. Our night was finished off with some tasty desserts. I had a glass of vintage white port which complimented the White Chocolate Creme Brulee rather nicely. My fiancee had the Warm Caramelized Apple Tart with an espresso. Overall a fantastic evening with an excellent atmosphere, great food and exceptional service. read more

My wife and I went here for our first anniversary, as the spot was rated as being romantic, well reviewed and quiet and let me tell you, the restaurant did not disappoint. Upon reserving a table, I requested a private, quiet table to up the romance factor a little and the staff nailed it. A quiet, secluded little booth complete with candles and dim lighting was provided to us and we were seen to immediately. Our server, Fernando, was beyond phenomenal. He was prompt, knowledgeable (made excellent wine recommendations) and extremely friendly. Our glasses were never empty, our table was never cluttered and he frequently checked in on us without over doing it. The food was exquisite, I would highly recommended the sea food risotto, and were excellently portioned. All in all, if you're looking for mid-budget restaurant with an excellent romance factor to it, great food and even better staff, then I would highly recommended Adega. read more

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