We ordered: Saganaki, Sesame crusted feta Catch of the day, Braised lamb shank, white wine from Santorini Everything was savoury and delicious. The crusted feta was very unique in flavour. Sometimes feta can over power because of its saltiness -- this was perfect and e sesame and cheeses blended well. Saganaki was your typical but a little over done in the frypan - hard to mess that up. The fish was fresh and light. It was perfectly poached and the meat easily fell off the bone when picked at. It came with steamed veggies. I had a bit of her lamb as well. It was amazingly tender and very delicious. I regret not ordering this because it was definitely one of the best prepped lamb dishes I've ever tried. 5 stars on the food. The service was awesome as well. Very informed and attentive and also wasn't over-serviced. It's a little more on the pricy side. Average of each appetizer is about $13, $28 for main and our wine was about $80. With gratuity your night can easily cost almost $100 per guest. Was it worth it? Every penny of it! read more

Got to say from start to finish, this was an awesome experience. We ended up getting a late dinner spot and table near the bar due to the winterlicious crowds but with a few smiles and some pleading faces we were moved to better seating at the centre of the restaurant. Felt much more lively and less dark than the front. For the vino-lovers who are hesitant about Greek reds, this place has some decent offerings. They were even kind enough to provide us with not one but THREE different samples before we found one we liked. I didn't even know sampling was an option! I was nearly won over by that alone. I ordered off the Winterlicious menu and got the Tiger Prawn Saganaki, Braised Lamb Shank and Saffron Pistachio Ice Cream. Every thing was well prepared, beautifully presented and completely devoured! The dessert was certainly a standout. I'm not a big ice cream fan but it was recommended and totally worth it. Overall great service, good ambiance and lovely food. I'll definitely be back. read more

Three of us were trying out Estiatorio Volos all for the first time. I had read so many glowing reviews and glad to say I wasn't disappointed! I had made res but came early anyway so we ordered drinks at the bar first. There's also a complimentary coatcheck which is nice when it gets to be winter and you have a big burdensome jacket. We ordered 4 appetizers : grilled calamari, scallops, salad, and the flaming cheese. The calamari and scallops were cooked perfectly - so tender! There were three pieces of each, which was great since we had three people. The flaming cheese was great when it was first brought out. I recommend digging into it right away instead of letting it cool off and turn into a solid brick like we did. For mains, I had the pacific salmon and the two guys got the lamb shank. I'm usually really wary about ordering salmon just cuz I've had so many overcooked and dry salmon dishes served to me in restos. I went for it anyway; just asked the server if they could cook it a medium and he said no problems! My salmon was juicy and it's served w skin on just fyi for those who don't like fish skin. I love it (and would've loved it even more if it was served crispy skin side up *yum*). The guys were happy with their fall-off-the-bone lamb shanks and mashed potatoes. Good portion sizes ... were all too full for dessert though I would've wanted to try the baklava!! Pretty solid 4-stars from me. I'd definitely come here again for a nice meal. read more

Volos, Volos, Volos.... I'm not sure what it really means but I'm going to go and say that it is synonymous to amazing, awesome and thumbs... Went for dinner Monday night with mom and my cousin. Not everything is 110% but here is what I am suggesting. 1. Octopus! Don't like octopus? Doesn't matter. You will love this dish with its Moroccan spices and perfectly cooked consistency. It also comes with a little bit of salad, figs and olives... Winner. 2. Lamb rack or shank. There is no wrong answer. Not saucy but full of flavour. The seafood is solid too. The halibut gets better with every bite and the giant scallops are giant... Slightly blackened for that smokey flavour. Also, one tip... Santorini wine is mind blowing. Try a glass of the white. You will love it or send me hate mail... OPA!!!!!! PS. Shout out to our server Brianna. You. Were. Fab-tastic. And cute as a button! read more

I have been remiss in reviewing the many restaurants I have visited over the past several months. I am making an exception here however. WHAT A MEAL! Andreas - you are the best. The short primer on Greek wine was exceptional and I really enjoyed the wine pairing you recommended with dinner. Now the food. The highlight of my meal was the meatballs and the octopus. I highly recommend these two dishes. I will be back (Toronto rocks). read more

I particularly loved the appetizers here. They did a really good job with the grilled calamari and the soup (avgolemono). Also - the olive oil that comes with the bread is among the best I have had. Don't miss out on trying the olive oil with their bread! Bonus tip: A check in on Yelp gets you a free saganaki appetizer read more

I have long waited for the chance to go to a proper Fine Dining Greek contemporary restaurant in Toronto. The new Volos Estiatorio finally fits the bill. I am a happy woman. After two visits the new restaurant meets all of my expectations. Terrific service, fantastic food and comfort. Andreas the owner, who is generous with his time, is also extremely charming (he **should** be part of the menu LOL). He has combined culinary originality, fresh quality ingredients and mediterranean and middle eastern ideas to craft an interesting and expressive menu. The appetizers surprise us with their modern plating, unique flavor profiles, and an evident traditional foundation. A natural born Greek like me can definetely appreciate the effort that went into this. The sesame crusted feta, soutzoukakia meatballs and mediterranean octopus are to die for. There are some interesting Greek varietals from small-run Greek wineries and you should take the opportunity to taste some Greek wine you are not likely to find on the Danforth. The mains....do yourself a favour and order like a Greek not like a tourist. The signature dish, exohiko, is a phyllo-wrapped lamb pastry that not only melts in your mouth but also in your dinner companion's...it's that good. Leave enough room for the Saffron pistachio ice cream. read more

I'm so sorry... I didn't have too great of an experience here like all the other reviewers. The food definitely was excellent. The service that day... not so much. I booked a Winterlicious lunch for a Friday 11:45. The first time I called to book, I waited on the phone for SO long before somebody picked up. And when he did, I had to hold for another 10 minutes. VOLOS is a beautiful restaurant. Hardwood floors, elegant lighting and decorations, the chairs and tables are dark wood, and we sat deep into the restaurant where the kitchen was just a glass window away. It was nice watching the chefs prepare our foods with so much attention to details. Vibe: 5 stars. Now we sat down and asked what we'd like to drink. We said water. - Would you like sparkling water, iced water, or distilled water? - Distilled is fine. - Okay, you'll like this. It's from Greece. So our water came in a very nice glass bottle. Apparently from Greece? Turns out on our bill, water was $12!!!!! Seriously???? The Winterlicious lunch ($20) was great. The Grilled Moroccan Octopus turned out to be lots of pieces of a giant octopus tentacle, it was very very soft and the tomato sauce was nice. The Vegetarian Orzo is also extremely amazing and definitely filling. I loved how they made orzo here (even in the Avgolemono Soup). The food deserves 5 stars. Our waitress was a little snobby-looking. She had very few smiles, she also seemed disinterested because we were not ordering from their main menu. Also the $12 water is definitely super unfair (and unexpected). We were in a hurry (coworkers and I had to run back to the office to work -long day) so we didn't bother. read more

VIBE I came back here with a few friends because it had been a while and we were going to Yuk Yuk's down the street. So it was the perfect after-work dine and indulge session. This time, I got to meet Andreas, who is a lovely host. He suggested our group sample the appetizers since the mains are a bit heavy. Good choice! Our waitress was great as well. WE ATE/DRANK No Mythos here but we had Alpha instead which was light and refreshing (and new to me, anyways). We had a vegetarian in our group and she loved the options on the menu. So let's get started: Bread - it was a really light olive bread and paired with olive oil was delicious. We finished the basket! Fried Zucchini Tower - I found myself eating this appetizer the most. It went perfectly with the tzatziki and wasn't as fried as I thought it would be. Horiatiki Salad or village salad - the traditional greek salad. It was super fresh and the feta was soft and creamy. A great app to share. Grilled Calamari - this was split into three medium to large sections of fish so three of us each got one. I think I would have liked more capers but this one was fresh. Smyrna style meatballs - these got gobbled up quickly! Perfect for dipping bread. Wild arugula and shaved fennel salad - it was a nice salad but probably my least favourite because I could make this at home and I don't feel like it's worth $12 for an arugula appetizer. Then there was dessert. The desserts here are fantastic! The traditional baklava is a hefty size and as sweet as it should be. Sinful and Greek. Perfect for two. Fresh Cantaloupe ice cream - it was fresh and light. But definitely not worth $9. Ouzo Chocolate Mousse - Wow. Again, the desserts should be priced at about $7 for their worth, not $9. That said, I'd get this again. It was delicious! OBLIGATORY CATCHY REMARK We were definitely VOLO (s) (read: full for those who don't understand puns). Warm, friendly service; comfortable settings and great food to share. That's what it's all about! I'll be back. read more

The short version: Tasteful drinks, good looking food, elegant service, delicious ambiance, scrumptious people....I might have mixed up the adjectives for the nouns, but no matter how you unscramble this, you can't go wrong here. No wonder all the suits hang out here. ______ The long version: How befitting that my 300th review is for Volos--I'm glad it's a five-star review. Admittedly, I came here with a Yelp group, but any restaurant owner who takes as much care as Andreas does of his restaurant deserves a five-star. As soon as I walked in, the "tall handsome man" in a crisp white shirt welcomed me and seated me at the bar with the rest of my group. At this point, I had no idea he was an owner. When we were ready to be seated at our table, he personally took us to the table and pulled the chair for me--I still thought he was the host at the front. It wasn't until half way through the meal was I told that the tall handsome man was a captain of the ship. During the meal, I noticed him in and out of the kitchen, around the restaurant talking to various tables, introducing and discussing the wine list, menu, and his restaurant philosophy, and talking to the servers. How can a restaurant not be "as good as it gets" when you have someone like him to ensure every aspect of his restaurant is up to standard? The menu, as Andreas explained to us, is primarily Greek food with a modern twist and they try to introduce as much traditional Greek style seafood as they can, as Greece is a nation surrounded by seas. Since it is still quite a baby in the restaurant scene in Toronto, the restaurant is still experimenting with available local, fresh ingredient and the menu can still change. It does help though that this restaurant comes from a family that have been in the business for years, so not much can go wrong. I love the fact that I'm seeing all types of Greek food that I have never seen from the Danforth. Our group ordered some appetizers and I tried the zucchini tower, which was a lot like tempura zucchinis, but more flavourful, and came with a garlic tzatziki on the side. Delicious. It was, however, not stacked like a tower. For entree, I ordered a moussaka, an eggplant based dish with a spiced beef filling, reminiscent of lasagna, that our server highly recommended. Unfortunately I have never had a moussaka before so I can't make a fair comparison, but I was told by others that it was one of the best ones they've had. I thought it was good and quite heavy, and definitely regretted that I couldn't finish it. For dessert, I had a taste of the saffron ice cream. Very saffron heavy and most aromatic dessert I've ever had. Volos is also nicely stacked with all types of liquor and wine, as well as original and distinctive cocktails. I started with a a cocktail called Eros Passion, then a shot of greek (?) liquor, and was paired a sweet and smooth sauvignon blanc with my meal, again recommended by our server. Speaking of our server, he was extremely knowledgeable w/ regard to all the dishes and all the wine on the list. Though not Greek, he has been drilled with everything you need to know as a server. Personable, charming, and informed--characteristics you generally wouldn't expect from an attractive guy--Andreas certainly knows how to cast them. In fact, a look around the restaurant and you'll find that all the servers on the floor look like models--where was I again?. At approximately $20-$30 per entree, it's not unaffordable, and make for a perfect date night restaurant, or a night out after a hard day's work. I'll be back :) read more

Wow! - What great ambiance, great service, and great food. The decor in this restaurant is elegant and welcoming but not overbearing. It is easy to feel comfortable. There is a real team spirit among all of the staff from the hostess, bartenders, and waitstaff. I sat in the bar for dinner since I was dining alone. The bartenders were both engaging and knowledgeable. Knowledgeable not only about wine and drink offerings - but also about the menu and with recommendations about menu items. While sitting at the bar - some others from the conference I was attending sat next to me. We all moved to a table in the bar - and the bar staff was helpful in moving us quickly in spite of the very busy setting. For dinner I had the Seafood Kritharoto - a dish with salmon, halibut, tiger prawns, calamari, mussels, clams, and kefalotyri (sheep) cheese, on saffron orzo. This dish was exquisite - just great and I paired my meal with with a spirited Greek version of a sauvingon blanc. For dessert I had the ouzo chocolate mousse - again - just fabulous. I think that there was enough ouzo that I was feeling it - so you may want to check with your server about this. I was going to give a four star rating - but reading my review, I think I have to go with five stars. In sum - a great place to eat if you are in Toronto and walkable distance from many downtown hotels including the Sheraton Centre, Hilton, and Fairmont Royal York. read more

We must have gone to Estiatorio Volos on a really bad night. The first sign of trouble was when we arrived and were seated in the bar area because the dining room was supposedly booked up. But, it was less than half full, and was never more than 2/3 full throughout the course of our meal in the bar. What we later realized is that we were probably seated in the bar because the restaurant was terribly understaffed that night: The bartender was serving all 4 tables in the bar, plus the bar itself. She mentioned something about 3 people not showing up for work that night. This was likely the cause of the disaster that unfolded. Things went well enough at first: the grilled calamari was tender and the egg lemon soup was unusually tasty. Based on the success of the calamari appetizer, I considered ordering the Seafood Kritharoto, which was supposed to have salmon, shrimp, black cod, calamari, and mussels. I'm usually suspicious of mixed seafood dishes like this, because they often consist of just one little bite of each thing, supplemented by a mound of starch (in this case, saffron orzo). Our waitress/bartender assured me, though, that this dish bucked that trend and came with a pile of seafood. After quite a wait--our entrees definitely sat in the kitchen for a while before they were delivered to us--the Kritharoto arrived as I feared it would: a small quantity of seafood and a large pile of orzo. Compounding the small quantity was the fact that the variety was lacking: the cod and mussels were missing. There were just two shrimp; three tiny, rubbery calamari tails (none of the tender calamari body that had been served in the appetizer), and a small (3 cm) chunk of salmon. When the waitress returned, I asked what was up with the missing cod and mussels. She disappeared to check, and the manager or owner returned. He apologized, and said that their fishmonger had not delivered quality cod or mussels, so they substituted extra of the other seafood. (If what I got was extra quantities, I would hate to see the normal.) He said he would comp the dish, and hurried off before I could protest further. I was not happy, because I should have been told this when I ordered--I would have changed my order. I felt I had probably been delivered a dish of some seafood scraps the kitchen felt lucky to get rid of, which is why they gladly served it to me instead of saying something. Things continued to go downhill. We had to ask two or three times to have our water refilled and have a salt shaker delivered to the table (for the disappointing cornish hen, which looked more like a regular chicken breast than a portion of a cornish hen). At this point, the manager/owner could tell we were really not happy and came back to the table. He agreed it was unacceptable that I was not told about the substitution when I ordered, and also agreed that the rubbery calamari tails were lame. He brought another order of the calamari appetizer to compensate, but it seemed to little, too late. The whole experience had been thoroughly unpleasant. In the end, he thankfully comped all our entrees. The bill was still $100 for three, for a drink (a pretty short martini for $12), a bottle of wine, and appetizers. read more

Went to the restaurant twice during a business conference in Toronto. Had the fisherman's stew one night (very good) and the braised lamb shank (swapping out the mashed potatoes for the lemon roasted ones) the other -- and the lamb shank was out-of-this-world delicious. And both nights I had Katy as the server and she was amazing -- very friendly and so knowledgeable about the foods & the wines. She really added to my enjoyment of the meals & the whole experience. I highly, highly recommend it. read more

A few of my gal pals and I met for dinner at Volos last night after I heard such rave reviews about the place. When I arrived, they were able to accomodate my early arrival and were prepping my table. Service was great; they wanted till all my friends arrived and proceed to get the drinks and appetizer flowing. We order saganaki aka flaming cheese to share and it was delicious; who does not like their cheese lit on fire! They had an extensive seafood menu so I have to order something seafood as an entree. I got the Seafood Kritharoto - a seafood medley in orzo pasta. It was yummy, a bit under-seasoned but it balanced well with the seafood. After our entrees, we decided to order the chocolate mousse to share. It was light and decadent. I want to try the flourless chocolate cake my next visit. I loved the atmosphere, it was chic yet casual. I would highly recommend Volos for those looking for a great night out or date night. read more

My perspective on Toronto Greek food has changed after dining at Volos, and for the better. In fact, I would not really group this place with other Greek establishments, like found on the Danforth, for there is not a Souvlaki to be seen. In its place are lamb shanks, sumptuous seafood dishes and Cornish hens. It's a bit more upscale, but not in a trendy, pretentious way. It's just straight-up good food in an elegant setting. I went with a large group and after indulgently sharing bites off each others' plates, we were all impressed with the consistent quality of all the dishes. It was one of the best meals I had in Toronto in 2012, and I will be back soon. read more

I love that I don't have to go to the Danforth and I love that their menu has plenty of small sharing plates/appetizers. Unfortunately I booked dinner at 10:00 pm, we were post Mary Poppins and starving! Since their website took late reservations I thought it would still be a fun place to have a late dinner. We were the only ones there, bummer. They were really trying to rush us to order and get us out so they could close up and leave. After a few minutes with the menu the waiter asked us to quickly order as the kitchen was about to close. We ordered alot of food, since there would be no chance to order more. The waiter told us it was to much for us and to get rid of one item, so we did. I wasn't to much, we were pretty hungry, oh well. The food we had was delicious and I would definitely go back for dinner again. The octopus was amazing! The server was pleasant, I just think that if they take reservations late, the kitchen should stay open long enough for us to have dessert. read more

Had one of the best Toronto dining experiences this Friday at Estiatorio Volos. The decor and atmosphere was very classy and extremely tastefully done, the open kitchen added an interesting element to our experience as well. Immediately upon entering we were impressed by the level of personalized service and genuine interest in our dining experience. Of course, most importantly, the food was amazing. Hands down the best Greek food I've ever had. The Exohico main and Octopus appetizer are musts! My first visit will definitely not be my last! Thanks for a memorable dining experience Volos. read more

I am not even home yet and I am already writing my review. If I could give this place 6 stars I would. Amazing service/food from beginning to end. I had the pleasure of meeting the owner who took amazing care of us. The food was amazing. Beyween location/service/food nothing on the Danforth compared to Volos. Food Appetizers Dolmadas(not sure if I'm spelling right) 5/5 I compare to the middle eastern vine leaves and these were amazing. After enquiring to the owner about a corkage fee he explained the reasoning behind Volos not having the license for it and sent of his sommelier who was able to recommended a surprisingly decent Niagara Riesling(I'm a wine snob) Grilled octopus 5/5 Entrees Fish of the day 5/5 Salmon 5/5 Dessert Baklava 4/5 Repeat= definitely read more

Great place. This was our first time there. We were 6 of us and ordered a mixture of veg and non veg dishes. Lamb shank was wonderful and so was Fisherman Stew. My wife who is vegan had a lot of choices. read more

A July trip to Toronto with friends was kicked off by our visit here. Things you should eat while here: Flaming cheese, need I say more? We had a crisp and fresh salad and cucumber soup to start. The main courses where all delicious- one from the specials- a fish dish was a big hit. The roast chicken was juicy with crispy skin. Good wine list. The pace of the courses was good. Even when our server darted over to another table to sing opera to a guest. It seemed there where a lot of regulars there as well, which is always a good sign. Would go back next time we are in town. read more

Been here twice and sat at the bar, Great friendly service from greeter to manager. I had the lamb sausage once and then the daily fresh fish. Fantastic food with a nice wine selection. I can't wait for the next visit read more

Winterlicious 2017 Lunch ($23) We were a large party (8 people) for the Winterlicious lunch special. We were promptly seated upon arrival in the very back of the restaurant and given abundant amount of bread (they will refill the bread when you finish it). We did have a hard time to get our bills at the very end of the meal (we had to wait for 20 minutes and call the server twice) but other than that, service was great. I had the octopus salad, the youvetsi chicken and the greek yogurt. The octopus salad was quite good, chopped up octopus on a bed of arugula with some feta and olives. The chicken breast was nice and juicy with a tiny bit of youvetsi sauce on top of it. I would have liked a bit more sauce. The marinate on the chicken was also a bit on the salty side and there were two whole pepper corn in my chicken, making those two bites quite unpleasant. The yogurt was nice and refreshing, a great tartness and creaminess. The whole experience felt as a whole bit like a generic "higher end" chain restaurant (e.g. joey) with standard dishes but nothing exciting or new. read more

Upon coming into the Estiatorio Volos (an excellent location might I add) I was immediately taken back by the absolute inviting feel in the entrance of the restaurant. The bar is nestled perfectly into a cozy section off to the right of entering.. and the decor is so spot on with what you would expect from an eatery that is known for it's authentic Greek cuisine. The service was fabulous, with our server being incredibly knowledgeable and well versed in pairing wines and traditional dishes. The bottle of Greek wine, while on the more affordable side at just 50.00 dollars a bottle.. was divine and we easily ordered another. I recommend the Moussaka and the Black Sesame Encrused Pacific Salmon. For the Greek wine enthusiasts out there, try the Agiorgitiko by GAI'A . It was sensational. read more

Review for Winterlicious 2017 Lunch $23 Bread w/ olive oil to start Starter: Marinated Octopus Salad ~ I liked the vinaigrette, arugula and olives. Octopus was cooked "soft"; I prefer more of a springy/hard bite. Portion is pretty good, lots of octopus pieces. Main: Seafood Youvetsi w. Salmon, Tiger Prawn, Mussels, Tomato, Orzo, Feta ~ I really like the sauce! Tomato with a bit of spicy creaminess. Salmon was soft, not dry; prawns had a springy bite. Orzo is very soft so this dish is easy to eat; I think it'd work well as a risotto too. Dessert: Greek Yogurt w. blueberries, strawberries & honey Got a free Saganyaki with Yelp check-in! Flaming cheese... pretty good with the bread. Eat it while it's hot before it hardens! read more

I've forgotten that I've even came here. I was clearing my desk and found a ridiculous receipt says that I ordered one very, very, very expensive drink. Then it all came rushing back to me....the plain décor, the minimal exchange between me and the bartender...oh yeah, Estiatorio VOLOS! I don't know what the name means and I can't be bothered to look it up. I was never into Greek atmospheric interior design..if that's what it's called. I won't say that it's bad. It's actually pretty good. The bar faced North, into the streets. I much rather preferred if the bar faced into the restaurant, allowing for more privacy from non-patrons. Sometimes I come to a restaurant just to drink, and why not? Restaurants offer the best atmosphere for drinking. So I ordered a ridiculously priced drink that I still don't recognize despite having the receipt. I do remember my experience quite well, as my memory is emotion based (as I recently discovered). The service was forced, I didn't have a moment of genuine conversation with my waitress. But I had little to talk about anyway. I was there to drink. I am a man of little words when in the company of good wine. At least in this case, very expensive wine. I guess the wine failed to resonate with me, as I remember things emotionally, and even wine is capable of imprinting into memory. I did not order any food. I am open to Greek cusine, but more on a Philistine level where the street food is much more enjoyable for me than the fancy stuff. I would come back, or I would need someone whom I was to engage in intense and deep conversation. the venue feels appropriate. Maybe it's romantic even? Maybe I just want to flaunt my cash. I forgot about the place for God sakes! read more

We had high hopes for Volos, which promises high-end nouveau Greek cuisine, with a menu designed by Greek-cuisine maven Diane Kochilas. Our verdict - meh. Yes, the room is beautiful and the service was excellent. But the food was just OK. In order to try more dishes, we decided to stick to appetizers, and none of the five we ordered hit it out of the park. The sesame-crusted feta was very good, but the octopus was kind of dry, the soutzoukakia (meatballs) had way too much of something (cumin?), the fried zucchini were heavier than they should be, and the horiatiki salad lacked flavour (OK, it's only March, and they're serving greenhouse tomatoes, but still - they're charging for it). Dessert was better: house-made baklava with saffron ice cream, and a decadent chocolate mousse. But overall, disappointing. So many better options in town, including one or two Greek joints on the Danforth. read more

Great Greek food - outside of a food court in the financial district! The ambience is great for friends and a business dinner as well and the staff is very friendly and accommodating. For starters: 1) Saganaki - hot shee's' milk cheese - must have it right away. Once it cools down it toughens. Its great when its hot! 2) Grilled Calamari - perfectly grilled. 3)Soutzokakia: meatballs in tomato sauce. They were okay - not quite memorable. There was something missing in the flavours - i just can't point my finger on it. For Main: Exohico which the waiter described as a Greek burrito. It was the classiest burrito i have had. It was braised lamb, veggies and cheese in a Phyllo Pastry. The braised lam was perfect with great flavours. I'm not a big fan of the pastry shell around the beef - not really sure if that was necessary. I understand the pastry is probably the substitute for the traditional tortilla wrap on the burrito but it just did not do justice to the braised lamb inside. I could've had the lamb on its own. For a step up on traditional Greek food we get in the city, i would definitely return here. it'll be a great evening with good food and excellent service. read more

(4.5 Stars) My first time dining here and I decided to go during Winterlicious. To my surprise, they also offered their regular menu during this time too, which was nice. My fiance and I decided to stick to the winterlicious menu since it was more bang for your buck. We started with the Saganaki which was delicious! We both ordered the Grilled Calamari to start. It was really nice and flavourful with a balsamic dressing lightly drizzled over it. For our entree, I ordered the Cornish hen and my fiance ordered the Salmon. Both entrees were excellent, offering a decent portion for the price. For dessert I ordered the Flourless chocolate cake and my fiance ordered the Saffron and pistachio ice cream. The cake was just OK, nothing special. The ice cream was absolutely delicious though! I wish I ordered that instead. Very unique flavour. I had a glass of Greek red wine with my meal and my fiance tried a Greek beer. I enjoyed my experience here and would love to return in the future. read more

The seafood at this restaurant is prepared incredibly well and the flavors are varied and unique. The grilled octopus was my favorite appetizer we had. My main dish was a combo of salmon, prawn, mussels, and calamari combined with orzo and a tomato broth. It was perfect and very filling. We also had dessert, a delicious chocolate mousse and flourless chocolate cake. Both were satisfying and not too overpowering with sweetness. Our waiter was great and the food arrived quickly. I would visit again the next time I'm in Toronto. read more

Last night we had a family celebratory dinner for my husband's first day of retirement. The food at VOLOS was absolutely amazing and couldn't have been more delicious. The decor was also elegant and comfortable. Unfortunately they seemed very short staffed. Our tables weren't being cleared, our wine wasn't being refilled and because the wine was placed away from the table, we sat for lengthy periods of time with empty glasses. At one point the dirty dishes sat on the table for such a long period of time that we actually had to stack them to make some room. Our waiter Mony did his best but it would have been nice had he acknowledged the fact that they were short staffed. The clincher that really ruined our evening was when one of the staff came to our table to help remove dishes after about 20 minutes with a look of absolute distain and a sneer on his face as he picked up the dishes that we had stacked. I told Mony in no uncertain terms that I did not want him at our table for the rest of the evening. I am generally OK with understaffing as I worked in the service industry for years and have an understanding when someone is ill and the restaurant is short staffed. What I will not tolerate is disparaging behaviour by someone who is employed to provide for and enhance our evening. I was shocked by the behaviour of this employee and as I perform at the Four Season's Centre and am constantly asked for restaurant recommendations in the area by people attending the performances, you can be sure that I will never recommend this restaurant. read more

Absolutely the best Greek food we have ever had, including the times we've spent in Greece! We had the flaming saganaki which was unbelievably delicious and moreish. The grilled octopus was delicate and perfectly accompanied. And moussaka - oh my, the moussaka was absolutely incredible! Service was outstanding, wine was fantastic. read more

GOOD LOOKING EVERYTHING! From the venue, to the decor, to the food, and... the servers. I'm glad I joined the group of Yelpers to attend Volos as part of Yelp Eats! event. This place ranks pretty high in my books in terms of having the best food and service in town. THE VENUE: I loved the look of the place. Interestingly, they somehow managed to make the place feel open, yet intimate at the same time. Also, the washrooms were nice, too. (I have a weird thing about washrooms - if I don't like the washroom, I find that it kind of ruins the overall experience.) So I liked the look and feel of the place altogether - including the washrooms. FOOD: All the food was amazing in taste and presentation. For starters, I had the Octopus. It was perfectly cooked and very tasty. Usually Octopus is a little stringy, but this one wasn't in the least bit stringy or tough, rather it was perfectly tender. I also tried a couple pieces of the Zucchini Tower. As someone else has already said, it's basically like zucchini tempura. It's a huge dish an great for sharing! The zucchini is lightly breaded so that you can still taste the natural goodness of the zucchini. I ordered the Exohico as suggested by many. It was really tasty and I was really happy with the perfect balance of all the flavours! Usually the lamb flavour overpowers the entire dish, but not this one. I liked that there were just enough veggies inside and the phyllo pastry is simply deliciously crispy! Definitely worth trying. My husband wanted to order the rabbit, but unfortunately it is no longer offered. However, when I asked our server why they no longer serve it, he explained that they can't make the dish consistently because they have to prepare it differently if it's male or female. And I believe it when he said that they only want to prepare food that they can make consistently good. So my husband ordered the Black Angus New York Strip Loin (he was in the mood for meat). The strip loin was cooked to perfection! I would say it's comparable to The Keg (but without the excess butter). Thank goodness he was willing to share! Each piece was so savoury and obviously delicious. By the time dessert came around, I was too full to try anything. I think next time I may have to make sure I save some room for dessert! SERVICE: To sum it up in one word: IMPECCABLE! As Melanie C. already said, the staff was attentive and friendly without being intrusive or annoying. I also felt that they were personable; as in, I felt like I was talking to a friend when I spoke with them - you really feel like they care. And I have to say that they're easy on the eyes as well. Thank you Phil for delivering such amazing service to each and every one of us. Also, closer to the end of the night, it was great to have Andreas sit down with us and talk about his restaurant. He seems very passionate about this restaurant and I think that he's done a really great job with the restaurant. I also appreciated the fact that he wanted to make sure that all the food went out to the other tables before he joined our party. AND to top it off, after we had left, one of the staff noticed that someone had left their packed up leftovers on the table so he ran out to bring it to us. Great service indeed! OVERALL: I would definitely go back. I don't think it gets any better than great food and even better service. You can't beat that! So what are you waiting for? Get going already to Volos Estiatorio!!! read more

I must admit that we stopped into this restaurant because it was close to our hotel and it was decently rated, not because we researched it really. What a great surprise! We started with the octopus and the spicy sausage with peppers - both were delicious. My friend had a Greek wine, which I usually don't care for, but this one recommended by our server (who was great!) was delicious. We then had the lamb shank and the moussaka. They were excellent examples of top-notch comfort food! I would go back to this place in a minute if I were back in Toronto. Loved it. read more

Tried out their winterlicious menu. Highlight were the apps, octopus &a prawns. Both were great, the octopus being my favourite. I'm not personally a huge lamb fan but I gave the lamb shank a try based on a friends recommendation... turns out I really don't like lamb. For desert, I had the baklava which had the perfect amount of sweetness for a pastry desert . I'll come back to try another main next time. Our server was awesome. He helped us decide at the beginning of the night and was helping clear the tables for our next course. Surprisingly, he never came around to ask how the food was, we were left to enjoy and be on our own. It was quite nice. read more

Fantastic food. I enjoyed every bite. The appetizer Saganyaki (goat cheese on fire) was to die for. The Scallops quite tasty. The white wine a nice complement. Environment is welcoming, calm and relaxing. I will be back. read more

The service is impeccable. Our server was so friendly. The appetizers and main courses are tasty and original. We will definitely be back. Thanks! read more

I love Greek food and this is definitely somewhere I will go again! We shared a few apps - watermelon and feta salad, calamari and cucumber soup which were all great. The soup was really good, cold and refreshing and I think it might have actually been good after the entree too - not as dessert but more a palette cleanser. The moussaka was incredible! Huge portion though. My friend had the seafood salad and said it was quite good as well. read more

Based on the reviews I had seen, I had pretty high expectations for this place. When I first walked in, I instantly loved the atmosphere. I also liked the service and open concept kitchen. The saganaki as an appetizer was good. However, our mains is what left me unimpressed with this restaurant. It's possible we just had some bad luck. :( I got the beef tenderloin cutlets with feta mash and grilled vegetables ($34). The beef was tasty but nothing special, the feta mash was cold and pretty bland (where was the feta?) and the veggies were fine. My friend got the sea bass special which was okay tasting but quite a small piece of fish for $39. He was still hungry after dinner. I might give this restaurant another shot but I'll order the moussaka instead. read more

I came here for biz. Sat at the bar. Asked what I should definitely have. Bartender was awesome. Suggested the octopus app and halibut. Octopus was amazing. Not chewy and the purée on the side was delicious. Also got the lamb app "signature dish" which was good but was trumped by the delicacy of the octopus, so I could've done without it. Halibut fell apart-also excellent. Drinks were awesome-I had a Modroni (see pic) for pre-dinner drink which was fantastic! and then some nice Greek white wine with dinner. Would totally recommend this place to all! Really a 4.5 star outing for me! I'd definitely come back! read more

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It may sound wierd, but I judge a restaurant pretty hard by its complimentary bread. This place gave me a great first impression with its fresh bread and accompanying olive oil. As for the rest of the meal, a little disappointing: What we ordered: - Saganyaki: I was super excited for my first flaming-piece-of-cheese experience. Unfortunately, after the excitement and flames (Literally. Ha. ) died down, I found the dish to be too salty. If you also find this to be true? Ask for more bread and eat them together for a tasty, less salty, grilled cheese. - Salmon: Great flavour but texture ran a little on the dry side - Moussaka: Better than the fast food places but also not sure it is worth the $19 The restaurant does offer good service and atmosphere though, making it a perfect rounded, A-OK, 3 star establishment. read more