The Brunch Menu…read more Vela's brunch offerings are a perfect balance of indulgence and elegance. Here's a closer look at the standout dishes: French Omelette A masterpiece of simplicity, this three-egg omelette was delicately prepared and adorned with fresh chives. The texture was smooth and velvety, with a lightness that made it melt in the mouth. Served with a side of crispy bacon, it was a perfect harmony of flavors. Brunch Burger This wasn't your average brunch burger. Modified with egg truffle mayo and aged cheddar, it was a rich and satisfying dish. The perfectly cooked patty and fluffy brioche bun elevated every bite, making it a truly decadent option. Placebo Cocktails While alcohol-free, these cocktails were full of character and creativity: * Tropical Storm: A vibrant combination of mango, ginger, lemon, soda, and berries. This drink was sweet, tangy, and refreshingly light. * Mooncake: A delightful blend of coconut, peach, lemon, soda, and mint. Its tropical notes brought a hint of sunshine to a cold winter day. The Standout: Banana Pudding The star of the brunch was undoubtedly the Banana Pudding. This dessert featured luscious layers of vanilla mousse, ripe banana, dulce de leche, and spiced cake. Each spoonful was a perfect mix of creamy, sweet, and spiced flavors. It was the kind of dessert that leaves a lasting impression. The Space Located in a historic heritage building, Vela is more than just a restaurant--it's an experience. The interior is a luxurious blend of modern elegance and timeless charm, with spaces like the champagne bar, chef's counter, lounge, and intimate booth seating. Every corner is thoughtfully designed, creating an atmosphere that feels both grand and inviting. Inspired by a constellation of stars, Vela's layout takes guests on a journey through its distinct spaces, making it an ideal spot for anything from a casual brunch to a special celebration. The Verdict Vela Restaurant sets the standard for upscale dining in Toronto. The combination of exquisite food, impeccable service, and a stunning ambiance makes it a must-visit destination. While every dish impressed, the Banana Pudding stole the show for me. Whether you're a local or just visiting the city, Vela is a culinary experience that's worth every moment. Tips for Visiting * Reservations are highly recommended, especially for brunch. * Save room for dessert--the Banana Pudding is a must-try. * Take the time to explore the different areas of the restaurant for the full Vela experience.

Went for a large group dinner so did the family style prefix menu and it was great! $90 a person…read morefor 4 apps, 4 mains and 3 desserts The top faves were the chicken schnitzel, crispy mushroom, and especially the opera cake! Service was great, restaurant was very modern, and staff were very attentive. Would definitely be back!

The Fifth & Terrace has such a great vibe, especially in the evening. The rooftop setting adds…read moresomething special -- relaxed but still a bit elevated. The food was well presented and flavorful, and the service felt attentive without being over the top. It's one of those places that works just as well for a casual night out as it does for something a little more intentional. Definitely a spot I'd come back to when I want good food with a view.

We were supposed to host an event here on April 24, 2020 which I cancelled within 14 days of…read morebooking due to COVID-19. My client is contractually due a refund and has not received it, or any correspondence whatsoever, since Mid-March of 2020. DO NOT book events here. I never received the money, 3.5 years later, and gave up trying.

Ok this is a so so restaurant. From service to food to ambience everything is just basic,…read moreespecially food for the price and ambience. I found the food really bland. Would not recommend.

I had the Deep Fried Calamari as an appetizer. It was soft and delicious. Fresh. And I had the…read moreHothouse Signature Burger with bacon. So filling. Also had an Americano and the Banana Lava Cake. Both were really good. The service was great. The atmosphere was nice. Loved it.

This was by far the best italien food in durham and possibly the GTA. We had the Grilled octopus,…read moreMixed Seafood Platter, Carbonara and Tiramisu. I would opt out of getting the grilled octopus as we expected grilled and not in a soup but the rest is beyond amazing especially the seafood platter and the Tiramisu. Can't wait to come back and try different dishes.

I've been here twice and gotta say, the place is always busy and they got nice ambience. Having…read moresaid that, both times I found the service to be slow. You really need patience to eat here. This is not a fast serve restaurant. First we got the Branzino which was pretty good and tender. Then we got a pasta dish which had no flavour and was blend so probably wouldn't order again. We also got the ribeye which was pretty good. For dessert, we had the apple blossom with gelato and toffee and it was delicious. They also had lots of mocktails options which we appreciate. Overall, this is a decent choice for Italian when you're in the Whitby area but pack lots of patience and you'll be fine.

First time at this restaurant, and let me just say... I will definitely be back!…read more The restaurant has a really nice vibe. It's not one of those places where everyone is yelling over each other and you leave with a headache. You can actually have a conversation without saying, "Huh?" every five seconds. The food was absolutely delicious, and the portions were great. They also take allergies seriously, which I really appreciate. My sister is sensitive to spices (poor thing ). Me? I'm the type who would probably ask for extra hot sauce on hot sauce. We were seated right away, and our waitress, Kaily (I really hope I got her name right!), came over before we even had a chance to open the drink menu. She was super sweet, friendly, and had such a welcoming smile. Then... poof! Like Tinker Bell flew by and borrowed her for another mission, she disappeared into the restaurant. She got so busy with other tables that we had to wait about 20 minutes and finally asked another staff member to let her know we were ready to order. Honestly, I was about to send out a missing person's report. Then the food decided to take the scenic route to our table. Personally, I don't mind waiting. Maybe I've traveled to Europe one too many times, but I've learned that a good meal is an experience, not a race. If I'm going out to eat, I'm there to relax and enjoy it. My sister, however, wasn't feeling well and was hoping the food would arrive a little faster, so she wasn't exactly sharing my Zen attitude. Was the wait worth it? Absolutely! I had the steak with mushrooms and a side salad, and it was cooked perfectly. My sister had the salmon with mashed potatoes, asparagus, and a salad, and she loved hers too. I also ordered the Virgin Passion Fruit Mojito. Let's just say... we weren't meant to be. Next time I'll stick with the classic virgin mojito because sometimes you don't need to reinvent a perfectly good wheel. Overall, great food, generous portions, a relaxing atmosphere, and staff who genuinely care about allergies. A tiny improvement in the timing of the service, and this place is an easy 5 stars in my book. Looking forward to coming back... and hopefully Tinker Bell lets Kaily stay at our table a little longer next time.

The service was okay in the beginning, by the end of the night less so…read more Ambience was okay, the booth was extremely dirty, food from previous guests littered the seat. Which was surprising. The worst part was the food. Appetizer of beef Goyza was good. Steak was TERRIBLE. What did I do to deserve this "salad"? It's almost offensive. $50 for a plate of fries and a cold steak. I have never been served a cold steak in my life. I was too embarrassed to send it back. The dessert was good, but the birthday surprise was not on the house which was odd for a $200+ tab. We will not return. Nothing special. Cold steak and that depressing salad is unforgivable.

I saw their signature Bellini (heard that it is frozen mix of rum, peach liqueur and sparkling…read morewhite wine, topped with sangria) in some advertisement. It looked good, and this restaurant is close to home, and that it is in the weekend happy hour menu. So, we decided to give it a try. While Bellini's presentation was good, I found it too sweet, and I did not feel my desired booziness. Disappointed. I also ordered Mojito (2oz) - the presentation was not sophisticated, the mint was withered. Finally, I tried Caeser(2oz)- They have 3 different Caesars, and I chose Mango one as it sounded unique. Again- presentation was artless and watery. For snack - we had Avocado Feta dip. This one was good. Avocado was fresh and the corn chips tasted fresh and crispy. The size was generous. But the presentation was not impressive. Beer menu is limited. We concluded that, their weekend happy hour is a good idea. We are here around 3pm and the place was busy! But we will not come to this restaurant other than happy hours. The quality of drink (other than wine- which we did not try) is regular pub level.

We went last evening to the Milestones location in Whitby…read more Usually it's okay for service but tonight was terrible Where to start Me and my best friend had ordered Cauliflower bites ....we chose the Korean BBQ flavoured bites We also ordered drinks prior to ordering the food and we had to remind the waitress to bring our drinks after she only brought water When our appy came it was the wrong flavour....it was Cauliflower Parmesan bites which we did try but the flavour was horrible so we sent it back and asked for our original order The food came before we received our appy When we got the appy, the bites were drenched in the Korean bbq sauce and were inedible so we sent those back Additionally with my meal that I ordered....a sweet chili chicken bowl....the chicken was clumped together and definitely inedible We also noticed our waitress was spending a lot of time at the table behind us and rarely checked on us....even though it was not busy Our waitress did not ask if we wanted another appy option or to be comped from our bill When our bill arrived the cauliflower bites were on the bill but I didn't look at the bill and paid as the waitress was standing there waiting for me to pay I needed change so when she brought back the change she didn't bring back the bill to see if the bites were removed so I asked her to bring the bill back She brought the bill back and left We decided to go to the hostess on our way out to ask for our money back for the appy we never ate She got her manager and her manager took care of this which was appreciated This is definitely disappointing as this was the worst service we have had at a Milestones location and I likely will not come back here

This was my first time visiting Signatures. It is located inside The Yorkville Royal Sonesta Hotel…read more Upon entering, the lobby was beautifully decorated with chic, classy decor and florals. I was here for a Beyoncé theme drag brunch - which was located in the hotel's restaurant. We were led to our table near the back, close to the kitchen. It is such a beautiful space. The entire restaurant is filled with a lot of natural light and overlooks the patio area with lots of greenery. Our table was set with our plate of pastries, various jams in cute jars and our Beyoncé themed menu. For $35, you are given a plate of assorted pastries, a main course, and unlimited coffee or tea. I ordered the Bee-nedict Royale (toasted english muffin, peameal bacon, hollandaise sauce, home fries and roasted tomato, mushrooms). It was absolutely delicious and filling. My mother ordered the Yorkville Beylite (scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, hash brown potatoes, toast and roasted tomato and mushrooms). Portions were big - it's definitely shareable. Staff were pleasant, welcoming, and attentive. I would definitely come back here for lunch/ dinner to try their main dishes. We had a great time!

Lovely afternoon tea for $75/person!…read more Very cute set up, however the table is a little far away from the couch. While there is comfortable seating, I spent the majority of the time leaning over to try and not spill anything. The food was great. The truffle egg salad sandwich was a highlight for me. The scones were delicious. The clotted cream was a little too firm for my liking. The apple crisp was alright. The raspberry mascarpone sweet was really great! The tea selection is pretty wide and the servers would refill the tea pot and replace the tea leaves as needed or when requested. In comparison to other afternoon tea options around the city, this wasn't my personal favourite, but definitely great to try and was a great experience.

Such a good find! Operated by the same team behind Mamakas across the street, this has an equally…read moregood menu. Their food is delicious: we tried the mixed plate for two (more like for three!) and the crispy eggplant (truly the best eggplant dish ever). The Filipino staff members made our night! We just wish that they'd put rice or orzo on the menu to balance out the meat platter; that would take it over the top. I look forward to coming back here for brunch!

Bar Koukla is a stylish, modern spot on Ossington that takes its inspiration from Athenian snack…read morebars. The space is cozy but lively, with a warm glow, a long bar, and a relaxed vibe that makes it easy to settle in for a drink or a light meal. It's the kind of place where people drop in for a glass of wine, stay for a few small plates, and end up lingering longer than planned. The menu focuses on Greek mezes and seafood, with dishes meant for sharing and pairing with their cocktails or curated wine list. Everything is simple, fresh, and flavour‑forward, which fits the casual, social feel of the restaurant. We visited here for a Sunday brunch and enjoyed our brunch, cozy vibes and friendly service. We ordered "Spanakopita Florentine" and "Baklava Pancakes" and paired them with Cappuccino and Flat White. Our food was fresh, delicious and beautifully served.