My friends and I happened to walk by after having dinner and came in to see if they had dessert…read more Not only did we have dessert but we also had an unexpectedly really fun time! The restaurant is super cozy and inviting plus it turns out that the owner Ian is knowledgeable and has a great sense of humour. We tried the vermouth which was dangerously good, and the apple cake was moist and delicious. We plan to be back soon to try their food menu!

Wow, this restaurant is such a wonderful gem! From the warm and inviting atmosphere, to the…read moreimpeccable service - this is a new favourite of mine. The tapas style plates are delicious, and I highly recommend the croquettes if they're available. My friend and I decided to try Ian's "hidden" surprise wines, and he paired the perfect red to accompany our dishes. Beautiful Bonuses: a surprise Seinfeld shrine where you least expect it, and live music on Wednesday evenings. Hands down, I'm going to become a regular here. 11/10.

What a gem of a place and thanks to the daughter of a dear friend, I got to enjoy an evening here…read more It's got a rustic and quaint feel... and the food it truly phenomenal I over ate as I tend to do when I love the food I'd go out on a limb and state that you could order just about anything here and you will be delighted ... but you must not miss the meatballs and the pulled pork... these two are to die for Even though this place is an hour away from me, I will be back here quite soon

Ok must try. I loved loved loved their food. Super light and super yum. All flavors are well…read moreprepared and feels like made with love. Like a perfect Italian kitchen. Their service js fast and even chefs come to table to check in. Ambience is like old european restaurant. Risotto balls were my favorite and oh the fried calamari is done perfectly!

Food was great, don't be afraid to try new things, this place does a good job combining different…read moreflavours from different ingredients you wouldn't expect to pair well. Staff were really great, and my favourite was the atmosphere and ambiance. This is a great place for a date or or small group of friends as the menu is designed for sharing.

Couple dinner, met with a server who when directing to our table mentioned rather curtly our 2 hour…read morelimit - off putting. Server 2 was pleasant and took drink orders, let us know of specials. Server 3 took our order, friendly and courteous. Server 1 delivers food. I had to ask a question after it was delivered and caught their attention (politely I thought). they responded to my question and in leaving, curtly advised that they were not our server! Server 4 (!) subsequently took care of the rest or our service in a friendly and professional manner. My partner was livid with Server 1, and the overall experience was greatly diminished as a result. The good news was that food was great. Tasty, generous portions, nicely prepared and presented, and reasonably priced. Highlights were the fennell encrusted pork chop with rhubarb and the bumbleberry crumble Not going to return any time soon.

My friend invited me to try this place before they closed down for renovations. The staff knew…read moretheir menu well and have good recommendations when it comes to which drink goes well with what dish. We ordered the deluxe bento box which is like a sampler set of nine dishes, the nigiri special, the tiger prawn tartare, the beef tongue, a bottle of sake, yuzu G&T, Moscow mule, and the Doraemon drink. 1) Bento Box I don't remember which dishes came in the set but I really enjoyed the ebi mayo the most. I believe it also came with karaage, salmon, beef, corn, and others. There's enough food to share with another person as well. 2) Nigiri Special The fish they used is from Taro Fish. Not much to say except for it being fresh. The Nigiri already has wasabi added to it so it doesn't come with any on the side. The tuna tataki bowl was also pretty good. 3) Tiger Prawn Tartare The dish comes with garlic toast and the tartare is mixed with avocado. It was quite lovely and I enjoyed the garlic toast. 4) Beef Tongue I've never really tried this before and it was unexpected. I did find the meat to be slightly salty but the sauce it came with complements the beef tongue well. 5) Drinks The bottle of sake we ordered was recommended by the staff as it pairs well with the fish on their nigiri plate. The cocktails were regular but I liked the yuzu g&t the most. The food is what you'd expect from an izakaya and a bit on the pricier side too. But I would come back and try their noodles next time since I didn't get the chance to. The service was good, the food came pretty quickly and the server was attentive.

This place is so cute, and I can't wait to come back!…read more I just wish it wasn't situated in a quieter part of town because I'm so used to downtown core. But I'll trek out to come here again. Really nice and cozy vibes, great to meet friends or for a date. My friend and I really came here for the bento after seeing it on IG multiple times. It was a really nice and tasty experience seeing what each block was/contained and then trying it. Each part was delicious and it was like a mini omakase experience but definitely without the $$$ price tag (it was $35). I had some friends comment on my IG story about how it looks like places you'd find in Vancouver! Their bento does change, so I would definitely go back We also ordered an eel roll which I don't remember the name now. It was really delicious but there was some type of leaf in the roll that my friend and I both didn't like -- the taste was quite overpowering unfortunately. I did see the tables around us also order the bento box in addition to actually getting some grilled products so I'd love to come back and try to grill things. This is one place I'd actively go back to Cabbagetown for!

I can't believe that it's been most of 2-years since we were last here but we're *not* disappointed…read morethat we returned. This time we booked a Friday night table with a party of 5. For our meal we ordered 2 paellas and 7 tapas, I think we could have actually traded out one of the paellas and maybe, maybe, added another tapas. In addition to the food we shared a pitcher of white Sangria. Everything was wonderful, the dishes were well prepared, arrived quickly (allow about 20-minutes for paella), and were hot. We enjoyed our meals and used the bread to sop up the sauces as we couldn't let them get away. This evening's flamenco performance included two musicians and a dancer. As always it's a powerful and intriguing performance. It's always a treat. I'm sure we'll be back long before another 2-years go by.

This place is charming, with it's colourful interiors and flamenco show on Fridays…read more Stopped by for winterlicious and the food was pretty good too. Standouts were the absolutely amazing bacon wrapped dates with almonds and honey, and the poached marsala pears. Also got the beef tenderloin with whiskey sauce and fries which is one of their most popular items - beef was pretty tender and whiskey sauce was interesting. Service is friendly. Place has a warm vibe. It's like a party in someone's home.

We visit Toronto frequently and always make it a point to have a meal at this restaurant…read more It is absolutely the best value for money anywhere! The food and drink is great, and the staff and their service are special. We have had several different servers- all excellent, personable and welcoming. But the most memorable is Augustin. The first time we noticed that Corks even existed at the back of the store, he welcomed us and explained with genuine enthusiasm the menu items and weekly specials. We were not planning to eat out that day, but came back because of him, and have returned regularly since that time. This place is literally a hidden gem, located way around in the back corner past the Starbucks. It's worth hunting for if you want a well-priced meal, prepared from products sold at Longo's, and served by great staff!

I got a little lost finding Corks.... wondering around Longos wondering where is this place? a Bar?…read moreDon't see one? Then I saw Starbucks, almost want to have a coffee instead and forget about my beer... then I saw Corks, tagged right at the corner beside Starbucks. Thursdays from 5 to 8 pm, three free oysters when you purchase a pint or a glass of wine is a good deal... but the oysters were kind of small and not really fresh and on a paper plate ..... meh... but it was a nice offers. The bartender here was super friendly and explain to me what they have on tap and character of each beer. Love how Corks feature local beer from the breweries! Plowman's Ale ($6) is bold and heavy and have great characters...love the bitter finish at the end........ I might just skip the oysters but definitely will be here for a quick drink when I am in the area.......oh maybe some Canadian wine... Corks must be a wine bar, as it is call Corks??

Zakkushi is one of my must-visit spots whenever I'm in Toronto. This was my second time here, and I…read morebrought friends along this time. They absolutely loved it! The food, service, and ambiance were exceptional! My favorites are chicken gizzard, shishamo, and NANKOTSU (sea salt version)! I always come back to those three! I could probably eat 20+ skewers if my stomach and wallet allowed me to. You can't skip the drinks when you're here! We ordered the highball, apple ginger highball, kyoho grape highball, and kyoho sour. They pair so well with the skewers! I will definitely be back next time, and I'd also like to try New Retro (which is below Zakkushi) next time . If you're ever in the area or don't know where to eat, go to Zakkushi!

Walking in, this place had cozy vibes and the staff greeted us with such high energy. It's my first…read moretime going to a Japanese Izakaya restaurant and I was not disappointed with their service and their food. They do charcoal grill skewers and the smell of the food as they're being prepared made us excited. My favourite would be the chicken gizzard and the premium pork. All of the food we ordered were grilled to perfection. None of them were overcooked at all. They also had a variety of drinks to choose from. The server we had was attentive. She came back to our table many times to check in on us. The food also came pretty quickly. This place is a bit expensive when you consider the ratio of the food you get so when you do order many different items, the price adds up fast. They do 29% off every 29th of the month (which we happily took advantage of). Also, make sure to let the server know prior to ordering if you want to split the bill. They get really busy so I suggest going early and/or booking a reservation. Can't wait to go back!

Came here on a thursday peak dinner time with no reservations and had to sit at the bar. so make…read moresure you make reservations if you care about that! The service was decent. The food was good but not amazing. The best dish I got was the tuna tataki. The skewers are too pricey for what it is. The spicy udon and takoyaki was good. The ambiance is cute. It's like you're tucked into a real japan restaurant! The menu was quite big, and I would come back to try more dishes. It's just a little too pricey for my liking.

Tried this Izakaya for the first time, food tasted pretty good, was a bit pricey. Vibe and decor of…read morerestaurant was nice. Service was good.