Best high-end Indian food I've had in a decade. Do not miss the shrimp skewer. Or the papadom sauces.

I have been meaning to try this restaurant for a while, but only recently gotten around to going for dinner. Boy am I glad I finally went! In my opinion, Adrak serves the best Indian food in Toronto. The service and ambiance is upscale, which pairs nicely with the food. I tried the Rani Kachori, Tandoori Stuffed Potato, and Oregano Murgh Tikka to start. All the dishes were delicious, but I would say the Rani Kachori was the star as it was definitely unique. For the mains I tried Morrel Lamb Curry, Murgh Makhani, and Xacuti Kofta Madras. For sides there was Basmati Rice and Garlic Naan. All the meats were so tender, while the sauces were so rich and flavourful (be sure to take any unused sauce home to add to your own cooked meat). The rice and naan were nothing special. Overall a must try! read more

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Best experience so far when it comes to fine dine for indian food. The curated menu will offer everything from spicy to sweet. Checkout their masala drinks and the lamb dish. The service is supreme. You will never have to turn around or stare into the horizon for someone to notice that you need assistance. The whole place has warm lights and comfy options including a booth like setup in the end. Recommend to reserve spot ahead as they can get quite busy during dinner time. read more

Wow, this restaurant may be the very best Indian restaurant outside of India. Probably why they got a Michelin star. The food is innovative, the ambience is out of this world, and the service/staff are really amazing. Each item we tried here was absolutely amazing. The one I liked the most is one of the appetizers. read more

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Michelin Guide restaurant that serves delicious Indian food but a bit hefty on their price tag for their serving size. Servers were very pushy and things that you thought would be complimentary were charged at the end of the meal. Here are the details: When ordering drinks, one of my friends expressed she does not like a certain liquor in one of their cocktails and asked for a similar flavour profile in another cocktail, but our server insisted that it was delicious and you wouldn't be able to taste the liquor. Server insisted that he will change the beverage if my friend did not enjoy it. It was pushy and a bit odd that the server didn't recommend another cocktail instead. In the end, the drink had to be changed since the liquor taste was very prominent. When ordering food, we really expressed that we wanted to try a variety of dishes, and our server once again was very pushy and insisting that we needed 2 of each dish for our party of 5. Even after we told our server again that we wanted to try a variety and just needed a taste of each item, he still pushed for us to order 2 of each dish (which we declined). In our opinion, one of each dish that we got was more than enough for us 5 to share! When one of our friends expressed she does not eat lamb and asked for other suggestions, our server STILL insisted that we order the lamb - and gave no other reccos. Our server gave us a basket of variety of chips and naan with 3 dips that we didn't order. It was placed on our table, but never made clear to us that it was not complimentary. In the end this was charged on our bill. When we were eating our food and our server saw that some of the dishes were too spicy for our palette, he offered to bring us a yogurt to help calm the spice. This again was never made clear to us that it would be charged to the bill. If we have known, we would have kindly declined. In the end when we questioned the items, the server quickly came over and said he would remove the items. It was just an overall very odd experience with the server. Now onto the food though. It was quite delicious and we enjoyed our meal, however not so much our server. Loved that our food got portioned out for us evenly, without us having to serve ourselves - this was a nice touch. Here's what were the standouts: Biryani 5/5 Fish 5/5 - small but enough for all of us to get a taste Butter chicken 5/5 Lamb 4/5 - good but not a must get like our server suggested Rani Kachori - 5/5 - our favourite item of the night! Overall, without a doubt, food here is delicious. Price is steep. Servers are pushy. Items may magically appear on your bill. I would like to come back in the future, but perhaps when the service gets updated a bit! The entire interaction with our server just kind of left a sour taste in our mouth. Although items were taken off our bill once we expressed concerns that we did not order and they did not make it clear to us that it was going to be charged, this was still not a great first impression of the restaurant's service. read more

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If there's one fine dining place in Toronto that knows how to serve great Indian food, it's probably Adrak. Their Raj Kachori is my personal favourite. The ambiance is amazing, and the staff is very helpful! You won't find a table if you walk-in so I'd recommend making reservations in advance read more

Adrak - Cheese naan, dum biryani and paneer - Indian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Ambiance: amazing place to be in this area, i like the details they consider on wall decors and sitting arrangements. Service: i found staff is not that trained and not attentive. Food: appetiser 8/10, main course 6.5/10, mock-tail 7/10 read more

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My boyfriend read great reviews about this place, so we made a reservation for dinner on Wednesday via OpenTable. Finally the day came and we were excited to visit this place! As soon as we entered, we were greeted warmly by the staff, who checked us in and took us to our seat. Soon after, a young man came to introduce himself as our waiter and what we would like to drink to start. Then he went to the back, so that we can look at the menu. For the appetizer, we picked Rani Kachori. For the main, we chose Murg Makhani and Khatte Meethe Bainga with two butter naan and Pulao Rice. For drinks, my boyfriend picked Joker and I chose Masala Chai. From start to finish, every item was delicious. As it is a fine dining restaurant, the price was on the higher-end. However, we agreed that the portion size of the mains were in line with the price. The only downside was the portion size of the Pulao Rice, which was very small in comparison to the price. The service was excellent as well- our waiter and other staff members brought our food in a timely manner. Our waiter also checked-in with us throughout our meal to make sure that we had everything that we needed. We were too full by the end, so we did not get a chance to try the desserts. We hope to do so next time! If you are looking to enjoy an authentic Indian food in a quiet environment that makes you feel like royalty, give this place a try! Note: When making a reservation via OpenTable, your credit card information is requred to secure your reservation. Fun Fact: The name of the restaurant (Adrak) means ginger! read more

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Indian fine dining is a bit of a rarity as its normally targeted at the mid-range in the GTA. Not Adrak, this place steps it up and its fantastic. Beautiful decor that tells you this isn't a run of the mill indian restaurant where you just order the butter chicken. Tandoori stuffed chicken wings - Delicious Andhra Murgh Biryani - Delicious chicken pieces, ample portion, wonderul flavour Oregano Murgh Tikka - Served at your table off a big skewer. Great char. Royal Pista Lamb Chop - Only average dish. Still decent. But no wow factor. Garlic naan - This is done very differently than other indian restaurants. If you like garlic this is a MUST get. There was a review that complained about how the server insisted on describing the dishes. Based on what they do and how they serve, I found that the description is necessary. I believe the reviewers were just insecure and projected all sorts of issues that were not warranted. Honestly, no one judges diners the way they described. You're not that important to care about to that level. read more

We came here for the first time to celebrate my parents wedding anniversary, and I made the mistake of making the reservation for a wrong date! But the manager accommodated us four for the dinner still even though they were getting full and had all the tables reserved. So I appreciated that kind gesture. Plus we were visiting from the US so really wanted to try this restaurant. The ambiance is nice but the place itself is not that big from the inside. There's street parking available, which you have to pay for and also garage parking further down the street. I wish they had valet parking to make it easier. Anyhow we started with their Himalayan drink, which is a twist of Old Fashioned with Bullet Bourbon, oolong tea, French vanilla and some other things. The presentation of that drink is nice. The drink itself tasted more like iced tea to me than actual bourbon but still pretty good. We also tried their Gobi appetizer and some paneer one. See photos below. I love how they actually serve you! Service is excellent. You have someone checking on you from time to time. We enjoyed their chicken Briyani, daal makhani and chicken tikka masala. Both were delicious along with their Garlic naans and rotis. For dessert, they recommended their first option, which was Rasmalai cheesecake with ice cream on the side. It was definitely unique and tasted good. We ended the evening with some paan shots. Then they bring you wet towels at the end to clean your hands. Overall this was an amazing experience. They made the evening memorable for us and thanks for accommodating us. The bill was $550 or so in case you are wondering and see photos of the food below for more! read more

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We've been to Adrak Yorkville several times now, with different groups of people, and the restaurant has never failed to impress. The beautiful decor, the friendly and attentive service, and the delicious food make for a Michelin-worthy evening. I have a hard time explaining what the shareable "Rani Kachori" is, but all that I can say is that I could eat a whole bowl of just that and be quite happy. Whatever combination they put in there works like magic. The Seekh Kabob coming out on a mini smoker and bursting with flavour is a crowd pleaser (even an anti-lamb guest had to acknowledge that it was really yummy), and the presentation of cooked chunks of chicken being smothered in butter chicken sauce poured from a delicate gravy boat just makes your mouth water. Ordering the kale saag consistently leads to dubious looks around the table, followed by, "Ohhhh!!" reactions of comprehension once the dish is sampled, with its accompanying flavourful roti. The masala chai is a sweet and creamy treat, and while the current dessert list is verboten for those of us with tree nut allergies, the kitchen staff is working to add more options and kindly whipped up a delectable nut-free and saffron-infused kulfi for us, which was off the charts good. Adrak Yorkville is a must-try for anyone who is a fan of Indian food, and easily our favourite Indian restaurant this side of India read more

Adrak - Butter chicken and prawn curry - Indian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Went here for dinner with my wife and some friends. Firstly, the restaurant is beautiful. Secondly, the service is impeccable. The waitress brought the food to our table and served us each an individual portion. Now on to the food. Beautiful flavours! Naan was fresh. Lamb was succulent. Salad was refreshing. Portions were big. Can't say enough good things about this place. I would definitely come back and try all new dishes next time. It's a big menu. read more

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Elevated and semi-expensive Indian food - was the food enjoyable? Yes. Would I come here on my own dime? ... probably not. We came here as part of a team, and all started off with some drinks. Since they don't serve mango lassis, a few teammates and I got a fruity mocktail with passionfruit (or was it lychee?) pineapple, and a slab of dragonfruit on the top. It was so addicting! My team members ordered, so please bear with me for not knowing all the names of the dishes. We started off with some fried pakora, which were pretty good albeit greasy. Then, we got some tandoori prawns (so plump and meaty) and a minced lamb kebab (the gilafi sheekh), which was served with a refreshing yogurt dip. Then came the mains. We had a huge spread, including butter chicken, a lamb curry, an eggplant dish, some stir fried vegetables, lentils, a chicken biryani, pulao rice, and two different naans. My personal favourites were the lamb curry, the vegetables (they had a kick to them!), and although I only had a bite of the lentils (I was stuffed), I was shocked at how flavourful and creamy they were. They then came by with some wet wipes, the ones that rehydrate with a warm water pour. We then wrapped up with dessert. Since they only had two options on the menu available, we got both. They were the rasmalai cheesecake and the chai biscuit. Both had really unique flavours, especially the ice cream (one was cardamom, the other some cinnamon chai). Overall, a good place for Indian, but probably on the pricier end (particularly given the small plates). read more

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Part of a longer review... "Located on Avenue Road just south of Davenport Street, Adrak embodies elegance and sophistication with its modern Indian cuisine. Recently recognized by the Michelin Guide, it doesn't clamour for attention--rather, it invites those with a discerning palate to embark on a journey of rich and intricate Indian flavours. As you step into Adrak, you're immediately enveloped in an ambiance that pays a tender homage to India's rich cultural heritage with a contemporary flair. The space, bathed in soft light, casts enchanting patterns on the walls, creating an atmosphere that feels like an intimate secret shared among friends. Here, amidst the hustle and bustle of Toronto, Adrak offers a serene oasis, a pause from the outside world, inviting guests to savour every bite." read more

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From the moment you walk into this cozy spot to the time you leave you are welcomed with the utmost hospitality from the Adrak staff. The lamb kebab is full of flavour, with fantastic presentation. The prawn curry is absolutely delectable, only draw back was that it only came with like 4 prawns -- not enough in my opinion especially for that price tag. One other thing is that the drink I got was very spicy, and wasn't enjoyable, had to send it back twice to cut down on how much spice they put in it. read more

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I'm always wary of expensive Indian food, but this restaurant does not disappoint. It is authentic! Cocktails are great and service is great too. Would recommend read more

This was my first visit to Adrak. Hands down one of the best Indian cuisine fine dine experience in the city. It's a busy place so you need prior reservation. One those places where I would love to dress up well :) My most favorite was the mocktail Joker. Nice elegant fruity flavors with a kick of lemon. For starters I had the soya chap which was absolutely well cooked. Main course was Paneer kuchran with garlic naan. Asparagus kofta was a delight for the tastebuds. Amazing service and the server was polite and interactive. He was helping the people next table with the right choices for non Indian guests and did his job quite well. Will surely visit again. They do have cancellation charges so plan your guest list well in advance. read more

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You'll pay a pretty penny for the meal, where an appetizer papad ki tokri, essentially an assortment of papadams and chutneys will cost $16. It's a dish that's sometimes given away freely at other places. At Adrak they provide three different crispy crackers to dip into finely chopped salsa, a spiced beet dip, and a fruity chutney. It's something that arrives quickly to keep diners placated and awaken the taste buds. Unlike my experience at their Richmond Hill counterpart, Adrak Yorkville doesn't shy away from spice. The batter of their onion bhajia ($16) is a cacophony of flavours with different spices coming through as you bite through the crispy onion fritter ending with a heat that lingers on the tongue. The mint chutney doesn't calm down the sting at all but acts as a delicious condiment for other dishes as well. Such as the thecha paneer tikka ($22), an interesting creation where two discs of soft Indian cheese are tossed with spices, roasted, and filled with finely chopped nuts, creating a delicate bite with a bit of texture. While there is a smear of curry and green chili sauce topping the paneer, I found the mint chutney (from the bhadjia) adds a bright refreshing element that makes it even better. For a more traditional take on paneer, the paneer khurchan ($28) keeps the cheese in large chunks so it's soft within the savoury tomato sauce. It's great for tucking into a piece of the garlic naan ($5 a piece; 2 pieces shown) that's so fluffy with lightly blistered crispy edges. Adrak's pork vindaloo ($38) uses a unique preparation, slices of pork tenderloin that's pan fried and drizzled with the slightly vinegary spicy sauce, rather than being braised in the vindaloo. So, while this dish is listed under the "curries" umbrella of the menu, it's not saucy. Consequently, something our waiter pointed out when we tried to order the naan, "But, what are you going to eat this with?" Um... the vindaloo and paneer khurchan, we pointed out. Which is when the final characteristic of the Yorkville handbook came out - a helpful but sometimes snooty feeling air. Apparently, those two dishes would not be enough to warrant ordering naan. He then suggested a full explanation of the menu before we order. Truthfully, I was taken aback from his response, there were already so many titles and descriptions of the menu that surely it should be self explanatory? No, it's not. Yet, with some simple changes, it could work. For example, the "Adrak Signatures" dishes are not the typical chef recommendations, rather just more expensive and interesting takes on their appetizers. My suggestion: just call the section "Adrak Signature Starters" and the confusion is solved. And if the pork vindaloo is not a curry than move it to another section. In the end, this exchange with their staff irked me. Sure, he was probably trying to be helpful and make sure we were aware of Adrak's special take on dishes, but there was almost a condescending tone that came through - let me explain and order for you because you obviously you don't know what you're doing is how I felt the exchange transpired. This is a long review, head to Gastroworld for the rest. read more

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We've been customers a few times recently. Honestly it was 5 out of 5 until the host asked us to leave because they needed the table (4 people for 1 hr 3 courses is too long?). Totally tactless and ruined the whole experience. We called to ask if it was a fluke. No response. Won't be going back. Too many better options. read more

If you're looking for something upscale in Indian dinning this place is for you We went here mainly for drinks and apps and we were not disappointed! Got basically every drink on the cocktail menu which were all based on different places in india. Every single one was delicious and some even included a cool experience such a smoke filled cup or a bubble on top of the drink. We then went for the Rani kachori which is a puffed ball stuffed with yogurt lentils beans and other items! This was delicious as well, the beet yogurt had a great sweet and tangy taste and it paired so well with all the other toppings inside. Reminded me of what we make at home Service was on point, and the decor of this restaurant was my absolute favourite. Felt like we were in this old school restaurant that was designed accordingly. This place has only been open 2 months but I can see why it's fully booked already! read more

Adrak - Drink menu - Indian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Super good Indian food! The cocktails were good as well. I would definitely come back here. The staff was really great too.

Another day another catfish restaurant. We saw various pages (Ex. BlogTO) post about this elevated Indian restaurant so you best know we paid them a visit. The entrance and interior were absolutely stunning. The smells walking in were so fragrant and aromatic. We ordered: Hara Salaad: This salad was pretty good. It was light but had flavor Pista lamb chops: These were apparently one of their signatures. However i found it to taste salty and not much else Pork Vindaloo: This was so underwhelming. It was listed under "Curries" but was just seared meat on a thin bed of sauce. Within the first bite you could really taste how dry and tough the pork was Dak Bungalow Matan curry: We sent back the Pork Vindaloo and substituted for spicy lamb curry. The lamb was pretty tough and the flavours straight up tasted like ragu Murgh Makhani: AKA Butter Chicken curry. Even though the presentation was nice, the flavors were off. It was very tomato-y and the flavors weren't rich or deep. Prawn Tandoori: This was my favorite item of the night. The prawns were big, plump and full of flavor Butter naan: Basic and nothing special Garlic naan: This was aromatic and had more flavor Their serving style and etiquette, was definitely not up to par with upscale dining. At a higher end restaurant, you would expect the staff to speak english but it was really difficult to communicate with all the wait staff Our server also kept trying to push 2 of their "signature" lamb dishes and a lobster dish. Even though we asked for recommendations of anything other than those. It seemed like the management told him to push those items as they were the most expensive items on the menu, but he didn't explain how anything tasted like. After our appetizers, we sat there for far too long before getting the attention of any staff to clear our plates and bring our mains, even though many service staff walked by. I would definitely skip and go to those no-frills Indian restaurants with purely authentic food. read more

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This place is in the neighborhood so when their signs went up I was looking forward to a visit. High end for this type of cuisine is almost non existent in the city with a few failed attempt here and there which are nothing to write home about. Sadly this place hasn't changed that scene. The setup is very nice with almost no expense spared on the interior and server ware. A very pleasant setup. Now comes the downer the service is all over the place starting with the reservations. I had booked several weeks in advance but no spots were available except the bar area and not at a decent hour at that. I had a slight change in plans and ended up cancelling the first reservation. When things got sorted out and I looked again for the same date lo and behold a bunch of desirable times opened up (bar area only again) thinking they are busy I said ok no big deal. When I walked there were scores on empty tables and after a bit of chat we were given the table seating. What gives? there is a whopping $$ fee for less than 24 hours notice on cancellations. Why hold back seats for paying patrons. Then came the table service with no one checking in after sitting down for a while to hovering on the tail end of the service. Need a bit of training here to sort this out. On to the food we ordered two sample platters Non vegetarian (grilled meat items) and milli juli chat I thought the grilled meats were ok with some items spiced for western palate. The sides of condiments being decent. One could ask for a higher spice level I suppose as this city has diverse enough demographics that exposure to various food styles is expected. Milli juli chat (apps) were just mediocre IMO. Just bland IMO with hardly any hint of spice that makes or breaks these appetizers. The amuse bouche potato cracker was ok. I enjoyed my Chimay blue as I feel it goes well with these spices. There is an extensive list of cocktails with visual appeal and tastes that might appeal. Avante Garde cuisine this place is not however if you want to impress someone with the setup (read Instagram, TikTok or whatever is trendy in the social media) and folks who have western palate by all means do visit. I would even suggest coming here for the drinks instead of the food. read more

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Service was good. However a couple of things happened. There was a very loud group of 6 diners who just kept laughing and yelling and talking over each other which made an "upscale" experience disappointing. The Manager told them to keep it down, but they ignored him. Other diners were also not pleased. Now the food: bland! I thought this was Indian food. It was westernized food. The way they made their butter chicken was terrible. They put THREE pieces of dry chicken in a bowl and then drowned "butter sauce" all over it at the table. You are supposed to marinate the chicken in the sauce - not when it is served. Lamb Biryani - a little too sweet for my taste. The grilled platter was great. Paneer was good. Garlic Naan - I've had better. Very mediocre overall. I will not be returning. Final note - no kids under 10 (not enforced) and dress code in effect - also not enforced. People wearing Leafs jersey and ripped jeans were dining. read more

Got totally screwed by their reservation guy. He took our reservation then never booked it and denied he ever got the call even though I sent a screenshot of our call. Messed up an important evening for us. read more

Doesn't look Like a modern upscale restaurant from outside but when you walk inside it's beautiful. The ambiance is great. I was impressed with the service. They were even cleaning the tables in between. The food serving was beautiful and tasted really good as well . I highly recommend trying this place. read more

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Service is good but the food is average. Toronto has a plethora of better Indian places

I'll start by saying the food was very good. We ordered lamb biryani and butter chicken which were both delicious. I will admit that my friends and I did not do our due diligence before booking, as we mostly only wanted good food. We came in dressed perhaps a bit down, but not significantly so as we all wore dresses and were made up to a decent degree. We were younger than the other customers in the restaurant, but we are all clearly in our early twenties. When we walked in we were impressed by the decor, however our experience beyond that and the food did not hold up. The wait staff gave us rude looks and treated us like we were dumb from the beginning. Our waiter insisted on "explaining" the menu to us by simply reading the headers out loud to us (telling us what appetizers are, and that the platters would be good to share - although when we tried to order a platter the waiter told us it is only one serving and that we definitely would not be able share it which makes little sense). While we waited for the food, multiple members of the staff glared at us from various angles while whispering to each other. It was suffocating and we did not feel comfortable talking at all. Once our food arrived the same waiters returned to us every other minute asking how we liked the food in a condescending manner (including less than 30 seconds after we initially got our food). The rude stares continued. Though we were interested in dessert, we did not feel comfortable staying there any longer given the hostile environment. After telling the staff that we would not be getting dessert, we watched the waiters gossip with each other for at least two minutes over why we weren't ordering dessert before finally bringing us our bill. Upon leaving I gave them a tipped them as I normally would have but wrote on the receipt that they should stop judging customers, to which they later called me several times throughout the remaining few hours and left me multiple messages both on my number and my WhatsApp account as I did not have the time to immediately respond. If it continues I will consider it harassment. I definitely wish I could say better as I would have returned for the food, but unfortunately this is not the case. read more

Adrak - Indian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Got the gilafi sheekh and the murgh makhani for mains. We got kulfi and the cocochoco ras malai cheesecake for desserts. Also got 3 mocktails. Everything was amazing, the staff were super friendly and the interior is chic - will definitely come back! The place is a little pricey though so beware. read more

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We had an incredible dinner at Adrak this evening. After seeing this restaurant highlighted online, we made a reservation as soon as we got into town. Cannot recommend enough. The ambience was warm, but energetic. The food and drinks were phenomenal!! We ordered the non-vegetable thal, the rampuri sabz biryani, the raan-e-shahi, the dal tadka, and the cocochoco rasmalai cheese cake. All were delicious and the timing of the presentation was not rushed at all, allowing us to enjoy each course. The staff was very welcoming and helpful with guiding us through the menu. Can't wait to be back next time we are in town. Kudos to this new restaurant in town! read more

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Was there in mid-June with kids aged 6 and 10 and their grandparents. Staff were flexible with kids so long as well-behaved, and were proactive in choosing dishes kids would enjoy. read more

I went to this restaurant along with a friend who had gone before and loved it. I'm not sure if there was a staffing issue on the evening we went. When I first got there, I ordered their version of a Negroni, which they forgot. My friend arrived about 10 minutes later, and ordered one of their specialty drinks as well. It took 20 minutes to get her drink, meanwhile I never got mine. I spoke with the owner who was quite apologetic. We both stressed that we did not want the food to arrive while we are having our cocktails. My Negroni arrived one minute before the appetizers about 10 minutes later. We asked for them to send food back while we enjoyed our cocktail. We then ordered a bottle of wine which was delivered at about the same time as our appetizers. The food was outstanding. The cocktails were OK. Everything was extremely pricey which I don't mind if you were getting good service. I was surprised that they didn't even remove my cocktail off the bill seeing that it was delivered over 30 minutes later. Although the food was outstanding, I would not go back to this restaurant as it is very expensive for the service you get. I suspect this restaurant will not last long. read more