Everything is amazing every time I visit will visit many times to come appetizers all great my…read morefavorite Dolmathes is one my favorites and the kokinisto with orzo and many more hard to choose

Went for Summerlicious 2025. My friend and I had never been to this place before, and we were happy…read morewith our first meal! The portions were generous and the service was fast, with a smile. The restaurant itself was nicely decorated -- high ceilings, calm colour plan, lots and lots of space. I see why it's an event space. We shared everything. Started off with saganaki and dip sampler (we chose the eggplant one and spicy feta), had fish of the day (sole) and braised beef for mains, and finished with citrus pound cake and spiced cake. My two favs were the eggplant dip (I know how much work goes into making these) and the braised beef (so tender!). What a great way to showcase their menu. Would not have discovered this gem, if it had not been for Toronto's Summerlicious event.

The pasta here was perfectly al dente, and the vodka sauce was super flavourful. The star of the…read moredish wqs is definitely the housemade oil that's drizzled over the pasta. That packed flavor made the dish even better. The Cappuccino paired well with the meal and was light and creamy. It's a family run restaurant that really gives off homey and cozy vibes. You definitely feel like you're being fed authentic Italian home food.

One of the best discoveries during Covid!…read more I finally had an opportunity to do takeout and I wasn't disappointed. The owner was so friendly and hospitable, you can tell he cares about his business and the food that he serves! It's located around the corner from Dav's Hot Spot, in an industrial area. Their patrons looks like people who work in the area to families who drive out to eat here. They're only open M-F, during business hours, so NOT open on the weekends. :( The menu isn't super extensive, but there's enough on it for everyone. They have apps, sandwiches, pasta as mains, and pizza is on Fridays only! I've tried ALMOST all of their pasta dishes - with the exception of Pescatore, Arrabiata - and the one that stands out the most is their Bolognese! It's soo good. Their sandwiches are also very good, with the Veal being the standout. I haven't had a bad dish here! I find Italian restaurants generally quite pricey for what they serve. However, the prices here are quite reasonable, especially considering the PORTIONS they serve. Definitely at least 2 portions of their pastas, I cannot personally finish a dish! Can someone please direct me if there's a dinner version of this place in the City??

Polly Anna is a cute little spot on Gerrard East. We went for brunch - there are quite a few…read moresmaller tables near the front with a little bit of natural light. Otherwise, there are tables tucked near the wall and behind you, that receive a bit more of a dark vibe. Food was homey and well cooked. The burger and fries was a decent portion. We also ordered a rosti/potato type dish with a poached egg and some white fish. It wasn't that big of a portion, but we ended up sharing anyhow. The place is nothing super special, but just a great neighbourhood spot for decently cooked food (and some domestic celebrity spotting - we saw Kristin Kreuk at the adjacent table).

Great staff and space is definitely tight. The staff sat us at the corner banquette seating so we…read morecan prop our 3.5 months old in the corner upright, while we enjoy our meal. They are open Sunday for brunch and we had their Polly Wanna Burger and Mushroom Hash. The Polly wanna burger was juicy and delicious. The burger bun is generously buttered and toasted, so it was even better. The fries were a little bit overcooked, but if you like crispy fries than you'd like this. The gravy for the mushroom hash was tasty, but my husband and I expected rough chopped potatoes or something. The dish came as big chunks of roasted potatoes, and not a whole lot of mushrooms. The burger was definitely the winner today. We will definitely be back for the burger!

I've always seen this restaurant over the years, but I finally had a chance to go myself a few…read moreweeks ago for a family friend's birthday. It is one of the fanciest places I've ever been, and it was so worth the experience! We were treated with the upmost respect, and we were treated with lovely piano playing all night. It really set a calm atmosphere. I ordered the prime rib (medium rare), and it was SO tender and juicy! It cut so easily, and it was complimented perfectly with the mashed potatoes, which I normally do not care for. Finished off the meal with chocolate cake, and it was good! It wasn't necessarily soft, but it was a massive portion that could be easily shared. Overall very lovely experience, and I would come here again for another big event or celebration.

Came here for a friend's birthday. Gave it a try but wouldn't come back…read more Very attentive service at the beginning but you could tell even 35 mins before closing they were all getting antsy to leave and the quality of service vanished. Food was just okay, nothing special. Sadly I'll always remember having one of the worst old fashioned here. It was so watered down with no smokiness.

Dropped by this spot in Yorkville while roaming around with a friend, got a pizza, apps, and…read moredrinks. Service was okayish kinda slow, and our tiny table for 2 was squished between others. Meh, food was good though.

Location. This definitely benefits from the walking traffic…read morefor customers. Food. It has I would say, Italian influenced menu. definitely, had better. Especially, say, if you frequent Italy. The pizza ... mamma Mia! It's a salmon pizza - I'd call it salad. The cream cheese lol There's no real base to this. Not recommending this. We were highly disappointed by this. I ordered: BUCATINI ALLA AMATRICIANA Spicy pancetta and onions in a chopped cherry tomato sauce. It's not bad but it's made with pancetta not guanciale so the profile is different. It's okay.

I was craving a good Turkish flatbread made Black Sea region style: with a thick crust, lots of…read morecheese and butter. I am so glad to have found this Georgian restaurant. Hachapuri was delicious and made me feel like having "Karadeniz Pidesi" on the Black Sea coast. Service was also fast and efficient. Will definitely come again and try other dishes as well.

Came here due to high review. Never have this type of food. So lets try it out!…read more Surprisingly busy on weekday dinner, but at least there's no line up. A lot of beatiful European-looking clienteles (and we are the only non-European one). lol. Upon sitting: Free bread and pickled spicy beets/cabbage are provided, along with 4 different types of sauces. We ordered: 1.khinkali (dumpling beef and pork). 3 HUGE pieces of dumpling. Theres broth inside the dumpling. Taste yummy and homey 2. Goergian bread with chese and runny eggs in the middle. best to eat while it's warm. the bread feels fluffy. cheese is not heavy as i thought. 3. (medium-grilled) baby lamb rack comes with side dishes & bread. tender. 'homey' taste (not overpowering like typical food in restaurant). 4. walnut cake comes with vanilla ice cream. cake doesnt feel condesed/heavy like typical cake! and definitely great mix with ice cream. Overall, food taste 'homey', which is good/different experience. But didnt feel compatible with high-price (receipt with food name&price are attached for reference). We will not be back as there's nth really memorable/oustanding flavor-wise..(except for the great service!) With same spending, we feel it's more worthed to spend in different restaurant. But if you never try and looking for yours-truly-experience, go ahead. After all, whats not too great for me might be hidden gem for you. Cheers!

Before giving my 2 cents on Vizavi, I would like to explain (for the uninitiated) how the vast…read moremajority of Russian restaurants in Toronto function. Most are open for lunch and dinner and will have a menu from which you can order a meal. However, their primary source of business (and validation from the Russian community) is the "full-cover" option where the patrons order a number of seats paying a set fee (depending on the menu options and the time of day) per seat. With a full-cover, your table will be layered with dozens of dishes, with new ones added in a span of 4-6 hour. Most Russian restaurants have some live music in the evenings along with a dance floor. Although the full-cover option is available to smaller groups, it is usually utilized by larger parties. It is common for a larger group to book the entire restaurant for a wedding, a birthday party or a work function. To larger groups, the restaurant functions as a banquet hall. Most of these restaraunts serve alcohol but BYOB is a very popular option. I would recommend three basic rules you will need to follow in order to enjoy your full-cover experience: 1. There will always be more food on the table than you can enjoy at any point in time; 2. The best food usually comes later so don't over-eat earlier (see rule number 1); and 3. If there is music, don't be shy about doing a little dancing between courses (it helps burn calories). Most of the Russian restaurants offer similar dishes in their full-cover options. They are usually judged by the handful of dishes that is unique to a particular restaurant and by the quality/freshness of the food. With this in mind, here is the review of my full-cover experience at Vizavis. I have been there several times since many members of my Russian-speaking family like to book it for their birthday parties. Overall, my experience as relayed in this review has been consistent. The restaurant is a comparatively small space. A group of 30-40 people might be enough to book the entire venue. It doesn't have the tacky, over-the-top décor like faux gold high ceilings and giant chandleries (which is either good or bad depending on what you like). You won't get married here but you can have an intimate birthday party with 30 of your close friends and family. There is a decent-size dance floor and the music is pretty good, with some English and French songs mixed into the usual lineup of Russian restaurant songs. The staff is good at re-filling drinks, setting tables, replacing dishes and catering to the dozens of minor requests for new cutlery, extra napkins, etc.... With the full-cover option everyone is on the same clock and you don't have to worry about your orders being mixed up. The food is excellent. Everything is prepared fresh and you don't feel like you are eating yesterday's leftovers (which is more than I can say about some other Russian restaurants I won't name here). The braised veal ribs are fall-of-the bone delicious and the grilled meat platter served towards the end is solid. The restaurant serves some unique dishes including an avocado-mango salad, potato latkes and the house-specialty varenyky (a type of Ukrainian pierogi stuffed with strawberries). Honestly, I would go back just for the varenyky and would recommend this dish, to anyone just ordering from the menu. Overall, Vizavis is a great experience.

I have my birthday party in May 2022 Fresh prepared very…read moretasty food was appreciated by my guests The service was excellent and very fast The live music played by talented musicians plus excellent food served made my party extremely outstanding Recommend to visit the restaurant

WHERE has Georgian food been all my life?! My friend and I were at a loss for words upon the first…read morebite of kachapuri... INSANE flavor and presentation!! This place is an absolute must try if you've never had Georgian cuisine. We also tried shkmeruli, which is roasted chicken leg quarters doused in the creamiest, most decadent garlic cream sauce. Kind of like alfredo on crack. And dipping into it with the khinkali bread?! Heaven. You have to experience it for yourself. Service was amazing, the waitstaff gave great hospitality and they all went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed our experience. Shoutout to the girl who gave us a super fun tableside mixing presentation!! Try to get a table inside, however their street patio is nice to eat on when the weather is decent. Absolutely will be returning to try their lamb khinkali which unfortunately they were sold out of today. Prices were super reasonable for the amount of food we were served. There was even enough for leftovers between two girls who hadn't eaten all day & had smoked right before coming here.

I have been waiting for over 2 years to eat here because I had to go with my coworker as she…read morepromised to take me and I wouldn't know what to order. Their dishes are so hearty and flavourful. It's been on the Michelin guide for 2023. 2024 and 2025. You must check it out.