Excellent Italian food with phenomenal service at one of the sexiest restaurant atmospheres in…read moreToronto !

Overall, Bar Prima was a pretty good pick. I will say it was definitely hard to find as the…read morerestaurant front is completely black with no clear sign of the location. Once entered we were greeted by the hostess who sat us down quickly as we had reservations for the evening. The service was mediocre as the waitress did not really give us any suggestions or explain the menu well. It was more my girlfriend and I trying to figure things out on our own. The food was delicious and was the main scorer for this restaurant. I had no complains regarding it and would go back specifically for the food. From a personal standpoint I was not fond of the atmosphere as there was a baby crying throughout the majority of my dinner and a toddler at the bar with his parent which seemed a bit strange to me. Bottom line if you want good eats, I would give this place a shot. But if your are going for the atmosphere, expect it to be very dark and possibly have children crying inside or at the bar.

We'd heard the food here was good, but we weren't expecting it to be this good! We came for an…read moreearly lunch and dined upstairs, where the open space was beautiful and had plenty of seating. Service was also fantastic. Shoutout to our server Emma for the great recommendations! We started with the Beef Carpaccio and Garlic Bread. The carpaccio was bright and flavorful, with salty Parmesan cheese crisps adding a nice contrast. The garlic bread was incredibly cheesy and garlicky, with plenty of flavor in every bite. The Rigatoni came in a delicious truffle Parmesan sauce where you could actually taste the truffle without the Parmesan overpowering everything. Despite the rich cream sauce and bold flavors, it never felt overly heavy. The Grilled Chicken was the standout savory dish for us. It was incredibly juicy from being brined for two days, perfectly roasted, and even better with a squeeze of lemon. The chicken sausage was also flavorful without being greasy. Our server described the fries as "McDonald's fries, but better," and honestly, that was spot on. They had that perfect crispy texture with an elevated feel, especially dipped in the aioli. The Banana Pie was what we were most excited to try, and it absolutely delivered. The slice was massive and easily enough for two to share, although we both secretly wanted our own. With layers of banana, coffee, pretzel, and rum caramel, there were so many flavors and textures in every bite. It was indulgent without being overly sweet and easily the star of the meal. We had such a great experience here and would definitely recommend stopping by!

Came here for their happy hour and their menu is something that's left to be desired. The only…read moreoptions for food pizza. Definitely wasn't busy inside or outside, but I will say the service was wonderful. We ordered a pizza and two apps as well as a bottle of wine. Pizza was yummy as well as the garlic aïoli. We ordered the garlic bread because on social media there's a huge cheese pull - unfortunately there literally wasn't any on ours. Eggplant fries are presented well but just wasn't a wow factor. Overall it's beautiful inside, the service was great.

Came here with two preteens and ended up accidentally ordering all of their kids menus. The value…read morefor money is through the roof. The normal breakfast is pretty decent. As expected for a five star hotel restaurant and service is attentive. I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here but it's still a really solid choice for food.

Valet parking -$30 Prix fixe menu offered a lot of…read moreselections to choose from. The restaurant was not very busy, which was surprising for a Saturday. Caprese was delicious - fresh tomatoes, buratta was mild and the prosciutto was delicious. Bistecca - roasted potatoes were the highlight to this dish. The flank was ok, but lacked flavor. I think that the service was lovely here, very attentive and kind. I enjoyed my time here for the price point given.

Since we rolled into town later than expected we needed to find a restaurant that closed later than…read moreexpected. We hit on Bar Ardo and what a find! Nice vibe inside - elegant without being jaded. Mike took very good care of our table. Two plates of fettuccine and lobster (July menu) and an order of Cozze (PEI mussels) later, everyone agreed that this is the way. The Cafe & Cioccolato dessert was a nice send off.

The place was very nicely designed. The interior is beautiful and definitely captured the elegant…read morevibe. It would've been nicer to go during night time, but overall still beautiful during the day. I ordered a happy hour burger, along with oysters to share. The oysters were fresh and had a great zing with a spicy sauce they offered. The burger was very juicy and full of flavour. Great food! The server was also very attentive and checked up on us often. Super great food and service!

Recommended by a friendly waitress at another neighborhood spot, Laissez Faire turned out to be a…read morebit of a hidden gem. Take the stairs to the covered rooftop... a lovely bar with dining booths and lounge seating, all with a perfectly cooled indoor-outdoor vibe. Downstairs, the first floor has a cozy, antique feel with all indoor seating. Food highlights: * Hamachi Crudo: Fresh and nicely portioned, though we wished for a little more citrus and zest. * Beef Burger: Excellent. the bacon jam and aioli take it over the top. * Roasted Half Chicken with chimichurri: Cooked perfectly, juicy inside, ultra-crispy skin, with lemon and herbs adding a bright punch. * Roasted Mushrooms: Generous portion and a win for mushroom lovers. Cocktails are beautifully presented and well-balanced. All around, a great choice for a date night or a larger group looking for something special but relaxed.

We were a group of 8 out for girls night and the staff were very friendly and made our experience…read moregreat. However, the food itself was very disappointing. I got the hamachi crudo and burger. The crudo didn't have enough citrus and the sauce it was in lacked flavor. I also asked for my burger to be cooked medium rare but it was well done. My friends who got the pastas really enjoyed their dishes, but I'm not sure I'd go back here for food again.

This place is stunning inside and out (literally). Every inch of the restaurant fits the theme and…read moreis incredibly spacious with a dark ambiance. The outdoor patio (we almost missed it) was pointed out to us by our waitress is also beautiful! I'd want to try dining there next time. Their elevator is ancient and takes so long, just take the stairs. The service was lovely, our waitress was super funny and gave wonderful recommendations on the menu! We ordered zucchini fritters as an app and loved them although they were a bit too salty. It was more batter and less zucchini. We shared two pastas - the vodka rigatoni and cacio e Pepe. I've had better vodka pasta at other restaurants but the cacio e pepe (recommended by our waitress) was creamy goodness!! The Photo Booth was $2/photo and prints out two each time you pay which is great. It does tend to get a bit of a lineup and wait. We weren't bothered by it though it didn't take too long bc it was a Thursday night.

Went here to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday and we had an amazing experience. It was a super…read morecute and vibey restaurant. The food and drinks were very good, particularly the chicken parm and the el diablo drink. Photo Booth is only $2 and very cute. We had very very good service, our server was super nice, knowledgeable and attentive. Would definitely visit again. Unfortunately their elevator wasn't working when we went so was could be an issue for people needing accessibility.

The space is beautiful inside, with a modern design that makes it perfect for dinner or a night…read moreout. The service was warm and attentive, which made the whole experience even better. It's easy to miss the place coz the exterior is hard to judge. The food we ordered really stood out coz it was flavourful, fresh, and yes, everything on the menu is Halal. (And it's the perfect amount of spice, for all you spicy Asian food lovers!) The angry chicken? *chef's kiss* the star of the show! Along with the beef lo mein. They've got a DJ on Fridays and Saturdays, dinner service runs late until 11 on weekends, and the bar is open until later.

This is a great pan-Asian restaurant in mid town. The service was top notch - our waiter was very…read moreaccommodating and attentive to all our needs and questions. The restaurant has a fancy vibe (I would dress up a bit!) and moody interior. I believe there is also a patio but we were seated in a dining area with a bar. We ordered a variety of items from the menu to share. Everything was delicious, and each dish offered a very unique flavour. The cocktails were also wonderful. Will definitely be back!

Everything about this experience has been truly exceptional. From the decor and greeting by the…read morehost to service and checking in, we felt welcome and looked after. We've decided to go with the à la carte option with 3 courses and all have been delicious. Our highlight included the wagyu (was very tender and flavourful) and sea bass topped with pickled cauliflower and black caviar (probably the best sea bass I've had in a while). We've finished the meal with the dessert plate and panna cotta dessert, which was quite decadent. Definitely a great spot for a special occasion as every little detail is being thought of. No notes!

I booked a party of six for my birthday here at the end of June. We had a nice table set up for us…read moreright by the wine selection. We didn't realize that it was a fixed menu option only and that we couldn't do à la carte. Needless to say the options that were given to us were enough for us to decide what we wanted to eat, and we went for the five course. Everything was delightful until the very end. I had mentioned that we needed to be out by 9 o'clock because I had somewhere else we needed to be and after our last course before dessert came around there was a long waiting. Period. Where we actually asked for the bill several times and the server just kept dancing around. Well, I appreciate that. There was a special birthday message coming out to me the time between everything really hinder the experience there especially for a restaurant that is Michelin rated. It also hindered our mood and didn't allow us to take pictures that we wanted to take together as we were all out celebrating. The food is 5/5 the service I give a 3 1/2 out of five only because of the prestige rating that they have. I would've expected better.