I visited Archeo last night for a Winterlicious dinner with a couple of my friends. We made reservations in advance and we had no issues getting seated early. The restaurant was fairly empty even though it was around 7pm on a weeknight. Tomato and Fennel Soup - This was really nicely flavoured and the croutons were herby and buttery and so good. This is exactly what we needed to warm up after the cold walk in. This was a good sized portion too Eggplant Parmesan - fried discs of eggplant with cheese and tomato sauce, really delicious and great flavour. A nice hearty vegetarian option that's not a salad. It was a bit small tho, it would've been nice if there was a fresh side salad to accompany this dish and cut some of the richness from the fried eggplant. Cherry Clafouti - a small cherry cake/pastry with pastry cream on top and a cherry sauce. If you like cherries this is a nice mild dessert that finished off the meal well. The presentation wasn't great but the taste was good. Quite a bit of tartness as well if you like that Overall this is a cute restaurant but it wasn't anything special to me, it was just another Italian style restaurant. read more

Distillery Events - Dark chocolate torte at the back, apple cake on the right and cherry clafouti in the front - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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On top of the continued bad service at this restaurant, this is the cherry on top. After seeing a sign that the restaurant will be closed until March 18, we came back March 20th... still closed... with the sign that it will re open on the 18th!?! GET IT TOGETHER read more

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This review is based on my experience during Summerlicious 2014. I love the location right inside Distillery District. As I can walk around a little, go for a drink after or just hang out. Making reservation using Opentable is just super convenient. Summerlicious $25 Dinner First Course: - Classic Caesar - Grilled Calamari Sofrito Second Course: - Penne Arribiata with Ricotta Salata - Grilled Salmon Third Course: - Red Wine Poached Pear and Mascarpone Tart - Tiramisu with Red Wine Cherry Compote The food was solid and the portion was generous. I enjoyed most of the item aside from the dessert which were so so. Service was excellent and attentive even during "Licious" Restaurant week. There is also a really nice patio, maybe not be as buzzing as other patios in the area but if you want some quiet time, this seems to be a much better choice. Archeo is worth coming back if you enjoy good Italian food and some quiet time with your friends! read more

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From the outside, this reataurNt looks unassuming. I walked by thousands of time and didn't realize it was a restaurant. I keep seeing a sign outside that says closed for private function. Turns out it's quite popular for some wedding reception (got a small courtyard) So we finally came here last week and the inside was very spacious. The tables were not crammed tgt so you have a lot of space to walk. They use very basic wood furnitures and exposed beams. Seems to have a full bar. Super large paintings on the wall, which really is quite striking in effect. Service was friendly and professional, and made good suggestions. We were not disappointed. The comes with olive oil and balsamic vinegar instead of butter. Wish more restaurants have this option. The pasta tasted very fresh so I guess it's that it's house made. The portion is just right so there's no worry about carbohydrates overload read more

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Came here for the 23$ winterlicious lunch with a friend. I started with the chicory salad. The portion size was very generous. My friend got the tomato fennel soup and said it tasted good but lacked fennel flavor. It tasted like an excellent tomato bisque. We both got the veal shoulder. The hunk of meat was about the size of my fist and was extremely tender. The polenta it came with had a crunchy exterior and a crumbly center. The accompanying carrots provided some sweetness to offset the savoryness of the veal. Both desserts were good - the calfouti was fruity, not too sweet. The apple cake also tasted great but the caramel was a bit strong and masks the apple a bit. For 23$ per person, this place is a deal. I'll definitely come back to try dinner. The restaurant has a barn feeling to it and the staff were all very attentive and polite. read more

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Archeo has been an old standby whenever I'm in the Distillery District. I still remember years ago when Archeo and Boiler House were the only sit-down restaurants at 55 Mill Street! Although there are now plenty more options, I still like Archeo and find it to be pretty consistent. Starting with the location, it's right off the main gates, so very easy to find and convenient. The space is minimalist and rustic, very open and relaxed yet still fancy-ish. It makes sense that it is a popular venue for weddings and other private events. On that note, I have come here in the summer several times only to find that it is closed for an event, so do keep that in mind (or better yet, make a reservation on opentable!). The one thing that I think is out of place and detracts from the atmosphere is the TV playing CP24 in the corner. Just unnecessary and placed in an almost hidden location that I doubt anyone except for staff ever watches it. One of my favourites from their menu was the ricotto gnudi, which were cheesy and light like clouds. However, it is sadly no longer on the menu. The sandwiches make for a yummy lunch, although currently the sandwich choices are only a turkey club or a burger. On my last visit, my DC and I decided to share a salad and a pizza. I remember their pizzas being really big, so this was a good decision! We had the roasted vegetable pizza, which has mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, zucchini and mozzarella with tomato sauce. It was fresh and flavourful. Their crust is nice and soft, although you might not like that if you prefer a thinner, crispier crust like at Terroni or Libretto. We also had the arugula and bosc pear salad. The portion was generous and the vinaigrette just light and delicate. Service is considerate and gracious. On my last visit, our server was very mindful that we had to catch a show at the Young Centre for the Performing Arts, and brought extra dishes since we were sharing. Overall, Archeo is a nice place for a laid-back pre-theatre meal and in the summer, the stunning patio is a prime spot for relaxing with some vino. read more

Right on the edge of the Distillery District is Archeo. This is the second time I'd dined here and the food has always been great. I had their arugula salad with candied nuts (pecans?), and their steaks are amazing especially when paired with the wild mushrooms and new potatoes. I'm not sure what "new" potatoes are but I'd choose those over day-old ones any time lol. For dessert, I had the warm apple crumble, served in a ramekin and topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a triangle dried cheese garnish. Service was quite good. Parking is expensive in this area. Be prepared to pay near $20 for parking during dinner time. read more

Great food and friendly service. We usually go to other resturant on the main stripe. We suddenly discover this resturant when we had coffee in bricks bakery. The food is canadian. We ordered pizza and a beef tenderloin as main course. The pizza was interesting with new combination. Fries come with the pizza wasn't too good but not bad. The beef tenderloin was cooked in the right doness but the portion is quit small. read more

Distillery Events - Pizza was interesting but the fries was just okay. - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I've only been here twice, and both times were for organized events where the entire space was rented out. It's in the Distillery District, which is one of my favourite, picturesque areas of Toronto. The decor was simple and rustic. It's a decent size space as well perfect for about 100-120 people and a large dance floor or stage area. The bathrooms are at the side too - love private bathrooms - so you don't have to walk through the stage area if something is going on. They have a nice size patio as well when it's nice out. The staff were great, and the food was excellent! I would come back here on a regular day to try it for sure. For the wedding they had a good variety of midnight snacks as well. read more

This is a really nice restaurant, I'm not sure how we've missed it all the times we've been to the Distillery. Super friendly staff and great with kids. We were two couples with a toddler each. Both kids loved their meals, and we did too. Dessert was yummy too. Would definitely return. #distillerytoronto #torontoeats #barleelounge read more

Distillery Events - Featured piadina - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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At maybe 50% capacity on a Saturday night, I'm wondering if this is the norm or cause of the winter wetness that it ain't so busy. The PIADINI flatbread comes with fries with black garlic aoili or house salad. The feature of the day was a Genoa salami with mushrooms, mozzarella, and some hot peppers. Flatbread was crisp at advertised by our server and toppings not bad but overall on the dry side. The garlic aoili was bomb though and made for a nice dip for both the piadini and thick cut fluffy fries. The PAPARDELLE BOLOGNESE was nice and saucy with a hefty amount of meat in the sauce, and a nice hit of basil and juicy tomatoes throughout. The fried anchovy was nice but sat ontop of the dish, whole, so if you didn't think to ration it over the course the dish, you'd end up with a big salty hit of fish. Pasta excellently al dente. Another member of our group ordered the FLATIRON which seemed to be a surprisingly small portion. Described on the menu as "Potato Tostones, Crème Fraiche, Beet, Juniper, Glace De Veau", my allergic-to-peanuts friend did not expect to have to ask about nut content of the dish. To our surprise, the steak came on a bed of beet puree, with a side of potatoes... dusted with ground pistachios. She asked the server whether the dish had any peanuts and was met with a curt response, "there's pistachios, it was on the menu". Definitely not impressed with this kind of customer service, particularly when no comment nor request was made on our end. Checking back now on the actual description of the dish, the server was clearly flat out wrong and rude. Overall the pasta is the only redeeming factor for this place but given all the other choices in the distillery, I probably won't be back soon. read more

Archeo is easy to miss when you are visiting the Distillery District and not specifically looking for it - even though it is right at the main gate entrance to the district, the exterior of this restaurant is so low key that it can easily be mistaken as a gift/clothing shop of some kind. If you do give them a try, you'll find that it is quite a solid restaurant with very reasonable prices given it's at a touristy location. The restaurant has a casual, rustic Italian Trattoria look and feel to it. Service is prompt and delightful. Unlike other restaurants in the area, this place does not have a huge menu selection, but it is well-rounded and thoughtful. With me and 3 other companions, we were able to sample pretty much all of the appetizers and most of the secondi main dishes. The food here is contemporary Italian, so anyone who comes here expecting to taste classic home style Italian cooking would probably be disappointed. Presentation of the dishes here are great, and I found the flavours very interesting. Dishes we had for the evening: - Antipasti with local & house cured meats, housemade pickles, ferments, mustard and cracker - Cannelloni with Chianti braised rabbit, charred carrot puree, and burnt cucumber infusion - Fresh local greens with house ricotta and elderberry caper - Fritto Misto (Maitake mushroom, olive ascolone, dandelion and burnt cucumber emulsion) - Flatiron steak with potatoes, creme fraiche, beet, juniper and glace de veau (this was perfectly seared and was an absolute joy to eat) - Fazzoletti Ripieni with house made Italian sausage, seared Ontario mushrooms, fennel, kumquat and anise truffle nage (this was an awesome dish as well) - Farfelle with rapini, vanilla poached salsify, shallots, garlic confit, garlic pesto cream and preserved lemon - Pappardelle Bolognese with blisted vine tomatoes, white anchovies and smoked olive oil (my favourite pasta of the evening) - Branzino with pan fried sweet gale, crispy skin, brussel sprouts, dandelion greens and elderberry piccata - Piadini Manzo with beef bresaola, sunchoke puree, green olive, pistachio, smoked golden blyth goat gouda (much more interesting and tastier than a pizza!) - Apple cake with brown butter icecream and marsala cream (this was so good, especially the brown butter icecream!) - Vanilla buttermilk panna cotta - Bittersweet chocolate bar with cocoa nibs, raspberry sorbet and strawberry coulis (a very nice and balanced dessert) I truly appreciate Executive Chef Dyer's passion of trying to focus on using as much local ingredients as possible for his dishes. I was also delighted to know that most things are made/prepared in-house, which is always nice. Overall, I am definitely a fan of this place and would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone visiting the Distillery District who wants to try good and reasonably priced Italian fare. Archeo is a popular event spot and could be closed for a private event, so reservations are highly recommended. read more

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Summerliscious 2013 For $15 meal?! Sumptuous. I love it. Love their decor inside but opt for patio. Food: good portions, good taste, great ambiance, good service. We were full! Our server was kind enough to give us kiddies appetizer to share for the kids instead of their summerliscious appetizer. Will definitely come back. read more

Distillery Events - grilled calamari with shaved fennel, organic greens, red radish and sweet balsamic reduction - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Archeo is a modern Italian restaurant located in the distillery district. The outside of the restaurant is unassuming so if you are not specifically looking for it you most likely will walk right past it. We came here on a Saturday evening for a private function. The restaurant has a casual rustic feel to it. The menu for the evening was pre-selected with you then having a choice for your main between a few options. For appetizer we had an Arugula Red/Yellow Beet Salad. It was a simple salad and perhaps it could of used another ingredient or two but it was ok. For the main I opted for the Beef Tenderloin. It was cooked perfectly medium rare and was served with fingerling potatoes and heirloom carrots. It was seasoned well and was great. For dessert we had a Salted Caramel Tiramisu in a Chocolate Cup. You can't go wrong with salty and sweet. It was excellent. The service throughout the evening was great and staff was friendly. It was a great night in the district. read more

Distillery Events - Salted Caramel Tiramisu - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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After walking awhile in the Christmas market it was already 8, so we just randomly chose Arheo for dinner since it is just located in the Distillery District. The menu is very simple and doesn't have that much variety to choose from. I ordered the flat iron which comes with two tiny potatoes. The steak is really tender and juicy, but the portion is quite small (my friend just finished it in 5 mins). Overall, it is great but probably you need to order more dishes to be full. read more

Distillery Events - Flat iron $25.50 - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I made reservations here after seeing a high star rating on open table... While the food descriptions listed on the menu sounded tasty, the food left me wanting more. We had relatively good service, but the food and wine was lacking. We aren't local, but if we were, I wouldn't return. read more

We went for Valentine's Day and unfortunately we were very disappointed. We ordered the antipasto plate and the calamari to start. The antipasto was was grocery store cold cuts and the calamari was average at best. For mains we ordered the mushroom "pizza" which was inedible...it was airplane food at best. The Lamb Shank was good but not worth the $28 price. read more

Distillery Events - Antipasto & Calamari - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Updating previous review because I went back here once for Valentines day and I remember liking it, so I hereby award you with a coveted internet star. May you cherish this star forever and give me free meals for life. read more

No. Just no. I'm amazed by the glowing reviews on here. I don't know if it was a full moon or what but our brunch experience here was one of the worst dining experiences of our lives! We were lured in by the buffet coupled with the opportunity to sit outside on a beautiful day. It was the worst mistake of life. We were seated outside, the hostess was really pleasant and quickly cleaned off a table for us. We were told that a server would be with us in a minute so we waited patiently. Our server walked by our table many times without ever acknowledging us in any way, we figured there was no way he could even be our server. After about 15 minutes he mentioned that he would be right over as he passed by us. As a former server/bartender I have a really high tolerance level as I know what it's like to have a lot of tables sit at once or a demanding large group. We spent a lot of time watching this guy and there was zero reason for things to have started this way and it only got worse. Also, it's a buffet - you aren't handling the food at all! He had someone topping up coffees/water and helping to clear tables - what? After finally ordering drinks we ventured into the buffet. Not the end of the world but it would be really handy to have some kind of place cards on the covered containers so your customers aren't needlessly opening and closing every dish. We grabbed a couple of plates and they were super dirty. Not, "oh you missed a spot" kind of dirty....a large black thing stuck to the front of one (bigger than a toonie) and a pile of come kind of dairy product on the other. After picking through the entire stack we had to find someone to bring out more - there wasn't a single clean one. We get back to our table, finish our plates and our drinks still haven't arrived. When they finally do he hasn't brought the water or cream/sugar for the coffees. He says he'll be right back and after 5 minutes we go in and ask another (very helpful) server to get them for us. After seeing the chunks floating in our water we decide that one plate of food in this place was enough and it was time to get the heck out of dodge. Getting the bill is equally painful, the best part of the entire thing was leaving. We will never be back and I can't imagine trusting this place to run a special event. read more

I went here over the holidays, after having read many good reviews on yelp! Archeo is in the distillery district, right off the main gate. Once inside we were greeted and our coats hung for us. It was not very busy inside, a handful of people. I love the decor, modern fused with the historical beauty of the building. We were seated near the window (drafty! could improve on their insulation) and our waiter came by to greet us. She was friendly and knowledgeable of the menu. I ordered the Cobb salad, and my friend the french onion soup and rabbit pasta (that is not the name of this dish on the menu btw, but my best recollection of what he had). I loved my salad. It was a mixed Cobb, with pieces of chicken, grilled corn, thick bacon chunks, greens, tomatoes, blue cheese, yummy yummy yummy. Zesty lemon based dressing set it off. Its on the appetizer menu but easily could be a main course (I didnt even finish my salad, it was a big serving size). I tried my friends french onion soup, it had a huge dollop of cheese on top! whooee if you love melted cheese, this is for you! The soup part itself was flavored well. Also tried his rabbit pasta...very good. I rarely eat rabbit, but I would say it didnt have any particular taste to it, just tasted like...meat. I really enjoyed this restaurant. It would be more fun (not to mention more warm!) with a larger crowd. Given that, the food was excellent and I will return to try other dishes on the menu. I love restaurants that offer some type of creativity to their menu's! I noticed this place has been given $$$ price ratings. I wouldnt say its overly expensive. Our meal came to...$50-60 tax/tip incl, including a glass of wine. read more

The staff at Archeo Trattoria were fantastic in planning our wedding at their venue. The industrial beauty of the restaurant was exactly what we were looking for. Other than the groom, the most important part of my wedding was the food. Archeo ran the dinner like a regular restaurant, with each guest getting a menu, so I didn't have to fuss with everyones preferences beforehand. The food was delicious and the most restaurant quality food I had experienced at a wedding. The side patio was a great place to have cocktails and lounge after dinner. My guests say that one of the highlights of the night was the amazing bartender, who remembered everyones drinks and kept them flowing all night. If you are looking for a modern wedding in an unconventional space, this is the place. read more

Went here on a business lunch with co-workers for a holiday treat and appreciation. It was fantastic! Although we got lost finding the restaurant, once we were able to locate it what a nice place to have discovered. (Note to people who are looking, the restaurant is just to the left inside the main gate - we were blinded by the people taking down the Xmas fair decorations and missed the sign) There were 4 of us and we were well attended to. They have a coat check in the front which is a nice touch so you don't have to drag your coat around and hang on the back of your chair. We ordered appetizers, and remarked at the variety of interesting foods from rabbit ragout, to duck confit. The appetizers we ordered were escargot, and baked brie wrapped in filo pastry. The escargot is divine as it is in a cheese and butter sauce and piled on top of a roll that's been cut out and the escargot sit in it. For lunch we all ordered differently. The pasta isn't too big for lunch, even if the waitress says it's huge. The pizza however is too big if you are ordering an appetizer. Of our party we had the rabbit ragout pasta, the mushroom pasta, the pepperoni pizza, and the duck confit pizza. I had the duck and it was delish! I would love to go again one day. I really enjoyed this restaurant and the service was fantastic. She was attentive and helpful with our questions. read more

Very unimpressed and downright disappointed with the meal offerings for a vegan. The service and servers were amazing. The opening salad was very nice, lovely presentation and tastey. However, then my main arrived: few small pieces of cooked vegetables scattered amongst a measly bowl of rice with a hint of curry paste and a piece of papadum standing upright. How can any trained chef think this is a solid meal? I say this was a fail! Not vegan friendly. Follow up: The restaurant responded advising me to let them know "in the moment" of any disappointments. My issue with that response is that it is very uncomfortable to complain in the presence of other dinner guests. While perhaps there is little that can be done after the fact, and I should be grateful that my review and experience was acknowledged, I stand behind my original comment that the chef should know better. Upon further thought, the restaurant could just accept a failing and say they will consider a change. Again, not a good spot for a vegan. read more

Shot a wedding here. The food was amazing the patio great and the service exceptional! First off I was totally excited to have a wedding at the Distillery. I mean it's just such a fantastic spot for photos! I had a chance to chat with some of the staff and most of them are artists, actors and/or models trying to pick up some cash while looking to score their next big hit. That being said, there was nothing cocky about their service, they were friendly, genuine and never seemed annoyed by requests. The decor is great and perfect for an intimate wedding, with a great patio for the ceremony or just the cocktail hour. And the food? Well that deserves a 5 stars just by itself! Perfectly cooked and seasoned, to where you have no need to add any more salt (being a salt addict this is a big award) read more

A cute place at the Distillery District to enjoy a good meal with friends. We booked a large table and got seated right in the middle, which was sort of perfect for us until we started socializing. Apparently, the aisles are a bit tight, so we got bumped several times by servers while talking to guests. Service was up and down - food and drinks came at a great pace, but the bill took an extremely long time and required a few follow-up clarifications (and we were all pretty antsy at that point as we all parking that was expired). Food here is delicious though. The pizzas are great, the risotto is fantastic, and the sandwiches are a great deal (comes with soup or salad). Love the bathrooms here too, individual stalls and they're oh-so-clean! Would I come here again? Not quite yet - there are so many places in this area I need to try before I can make a truly informed decision as to whether this place is awesome or not. I'll fill you guys in later! read more

Sadly there aren't enough choices to eat in the Distillery when the Food Truck Festival isn't on. My DC and I had a gift certificate to Boiler House or Archeo and we chose Archeo for the lower prices. The décor of the restaurant is excellent. Very modern, minimal, "lofty" concrete-and-wood with Toronto-themed art. Although it might feel a bit stuffy at first because of the location and menu prices it actually has quite a relaxed vibe. Our waitress was new and didn't know how to open the wine we ordered with a standard corkscrew. It didn't bother us at all and lightened the mood, but be aware of that sort of service bothers you. Everything was going along smoothly, but I found the food simply average. We started with the phyllo wrapped brie, which was delicious, but not really a culinary secret. For mains we had the duck confit pizza and the roasted pork tenderloin. The pizza was lacking in duck and the tenderloin looked better than it tasted. For dessert we had the canoli, the best part of which was the memories of much better canolis I had in NYC. Overall it's not a bad dining experience, but I expected above average food and didn't get it. read more

I came here with friends after attending the Christmas Market in the Distillery District last month and I will definitely be back! I absolutely loved the interior. The space is evocative of a trendy art gallery with its open concept, high ceilings, and enormously framed pictures. The food was delicious! My friends and I shared the bruschetta to start and it was very fresh and flavourful. I opted for the burger and fries. The burger was medium rare, juicy, and tender. Our server recommended the fries, which were also very good. Service was exceptional. Our energetic server had a lot of suggestions for us and made sure we were well taken care of. read more

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My mother loves to make me responsible for choosing restaurants for birthday celebrations. My parents also LOVE brunch buffets. There aren't too many in the city so, I figured why not give Archeo a try. We were able to make reservations which is always a bonus when it's brunch. Our 11:30 reservations got us a choice of where we wanted to sit in the spacious and not super busy restaurant, so we wound up on the patio under the shady umbrella. Just a heads up that the the tables are really small and we had to do a bit of juggling between glasses and plates to make room for everything. Let's talk about the food for a second. The buffet table is in the center of the room. There are about 6 chafing trays filled with a variety of food including standard breakfast fare. Lots of selection, sadly most of it was cold or lukewarm. They also had roast beef and peameal bacon sitting under a hot lamp which wasn't super appetizing. There was the requisite make your own omelet bar which I didn't try but it looked yummy from what I saw on my dining companion's plate. I found the layout confusing having to circle back to get condiments for toast. Also, the dessert table was right in the sunlight and the pastries started looking sadder and sadder as the sun shone through and the plates got emptier. Needless to say, the food was delicious, at $20 including coffee or tea per person it's quite the bargain. Our server was also fairly attentive bringing coffee and water refills constantly. At this price for this variety, I'm willing to let the few deltas slide for many repeat visits. read more

We got married here two years ago. We used the patio for the ceremony and had the reception inside. We were able to customize the menu to all Canadian dishes and the distillery nervous was fantastic. We set up an open bar and paid per drink which was the right choice since our family aren't big drinkers. The food was tremendous and the people who came, still talk about it after all this time. The service was excellent as well. read more

Food: 4/5 Service: 3/5 Location: 5/5 Nestled in the Distillery District, Archeo gives off a modern, yet rustic vibe. It's described as an urban loft with modern and historic appeal and I couldn't agree more. Due to its location, it is more on the expensive side, but it still won't break the bank. I ordered the lemon linguini vongole with clams and I loved it! You can never go wrong with citrus and seafood and the pasta sauce was perfectly creamy. For dessert we ordered the tiramisu crème brulee and never looked back. The crème brulee was executed perfectly and the little biscuits they included on the side were a delicious touch. Archeo is a great choice for a romantic date. The Distillery is especially beautiful during the holiday season when they have the Christmas village up and running. read more

Decent food and friendly service. We came as a group of 6 for Summerlicious, some of us ran late and they were very accommodating. They served the perfect focaccia bread, crispy on the outside but soft and chewy on the inside. The fazzoletti was good, but by the time it reached our table it was cold. The pappardelle bolognese was my main entree, it was good but nothing special. The stuffed calamaro tasted fresh and light, however the portion was so small it should have been listed as an entree. They ended up messing up our dessert orders, but made up for it with complementary raspberry sorbet. It was delicious and so rich you can taste the berries. Overall a pleasant experience, but I probably won't come back again. read more

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Great spot for an afternoon drink & snack on the flower drenched patio. I'm not sure how extensive the wines by the glass are as I had a one-track mind for Prosecco. The beer selection, while having a couple of decent options, was a bit flawed considering the history of the location (everything was imported, we were expecting more local microbrew). As to food, we were just in for a snack so we split the strawberry goat cheese salad. We declined bread when asked, but our server brought it anyways and when the salad arrived we knew why he had - it's not a strawberry & goat cheese salad, it's a strawberry-goat cheese salad (with delicious pickled sweet onions and fresh spinach). This was one of the few instances in which "cheese with stuff in it" (as my cheesemonger friend says) was acceptable (more than acceptable) , the portion of cheese was massive and we were happy for the delicious nutty wheat rolls. Our server was delightful, chatty & entertaining. Unfortunately his chattiness resulted in very slow service, the missing star is for that and the poor selection of beer. read more

Totally loved the experience here. We stopped in with no resos- and even though we waited 45 mins for a table - ( it was a full night due to the Christmas market). the servers and wait staff totally made it ok. They offered us snacks and water while we waited! When we sat down, the food was amazing - I had the seared ricotta gnocchi with smoked chicken. The only weak point was the $8 carpaccio, which was only slice. Otherwise, It was a great experience. Will definitely go back. read more

The food was a 3. The overall experience was a 4. We split two pizzas--the blanco and the grilled chicken. Both were tasty, though we were surprised that neither had pizza/tomato sauce, and I like chewy crusts and these were crunchy. Still, excellent tastes and creative toppings. The local lager was delicious. The ambiance is SO nice! It's a beautiful setting--great for an occasion meal. Our waiter was friendly and helpful. read more

The food was pretty good but nothing really stood out. The staff was polite and friendly but the whole place seemed a bit disoriented and unorganized. The space of the restaurant didn't seem fully utilized. I was expecting a better design, it seemed like they could have fit many more tables. The menu was also very small. We had the soup of the day, and two pastas, the food seemed quite homemade, but as I said before it wasn't anything memorable. Food also took a bit longer than I expected. Overall, great location. But honestly I wouldn't go back again. Next time I would prefer roaming the food stalls of the Christmas market that was going on nearby read more

We went during the Christmas market and therefore we could enter the market without paying. That was starting great. We enter and we are surprised by the large place in this old factory. Decoration is sober but made with good taste. Waitress are really nice. The choice is not that large but the selection is great. Prices are correct. read more

Great evening, even on a Monday. Carrie was terrific with service for dinner and drinks. Appetizers we had the (1)arugula salad with goat cheese (2) Grilled Calamari Terrific taste of both. Entrees were enjoyed (1) Quinoa salad, excellent portion and taste (2) Salmon on a bed of oyster mushrooms, prepared fantastic and again great portion size. I would definitely recommend this restaurant, believe me, I have walked out of some restaurants in the city due to unable to accommodate my wife's allergies(despite calling ahead to ensure it was ok). This place we will go again. Thank you for a wonderful evening. read more

When it comes to the food, that place is simply phenomenal. Simple menu and everything I had was simply delicious. That lamb pasta I had during Winterlicious was one of the best pasta dish I had in years and I came back a second the same week for that same dish. The seasoning on my octopus appetizer was to the point; it was spicy and the the orzo brought the perfect amount of umami to my meal. The dessert and appetizers were also very well made and portioned. The space is industrial and lofty. Great for events but if you are looking for intimacy, It might not be the best venue. I am curious to know where that chef learned to cook like this. His recipes are inspired and simply delicious. The place is often reserved for event, call first to see if they are open to the public. read more

Italian food doesn't have anything in common with this restaurant. Although the restaurant itself is nicely decorated and service is good, the food is bad (lightly stated). I ordered mushroom soup and I got black water with kale only. I didn't eat it. The right thing they did, they didn't include it in our bill. They have to do something about their food!!! read more

This place is ok, nothing special. interior is ok (big open rustic space), food is ok (not a large menu. tried a couple different pastas... one was kinda cold, both were just... ok), service is good I mean the servers did their job (we didnt wait long to be seated and they were good with the water refills). So basically, yeah, its ok. I could see it being pretty nice for like a wedding in the summer though which it seems is lot of their business. read more