I'm only giving this a 4 because I didn't try a ton of dishes here. I'll be back and will update this review. But for now I can only comment on 1 entree and some apps. My husband and I were here early on a Saturday. (6:15) it was only half full. The ambience is lovely. Lots of open space and interesting decorative elements. A bunch of empty picture frames on one wall, green glass balls hanging in intricate netting from the ceiling. The service was excellent. My server was not only friendly and polite but extremely enthusiastic about the food. I think his name was Jacob. We had: Dolmades- 5/5 yes! Well seasoned with raisins and pine nuts. So much better than the typical rice stuffed leaves at most places. The tzaziki Sauce was incredible! Lamb sausages - 3/5 these are made in house. They were tasty but I would have liked a bit of a bolder flavour. My husband loved them. Greek salad - 5/5 this had a different name on the menu but it's the 4th salad option. Wow. Fresh tomatoes, delicious feta, and the best olives I've ever had. Seriously, these olives were like grapes! Cornish hen - 4/5 very nice blend of flavours. Desert : baklava 3/5 I liked that there was cinnamon to offset how sweet it was. The phyllo pastry was a bit soggy. I can't wait to come back and try the fish and braised lamb. Also the octopus looked incredible! I recommend this restaurant if you're a lover of Greek and Mediterranean flavours. read more

Located where it is , i didn't expect to enjoy Volos. I went in for a dinner meeting, and wasn't thinking much about the dining experience. Instead i found it hard to focus with such good flavours, such good services and such a nice ambience. They even feature the up and coming Tabl'eau water which i was pleasantly surprised by. I have to say, i haven't had seafood and octopus cooked so perfectly in a while - and Byblos did a great job. It's definitely a restaurant i can see myself regular at in the future. read more

The food was good, but the service was quiet poor. We were greeted with no smile; when ordering a drink - not even an eye contact was made with us. All staff seemed to be rushed and running around. We were served by 4 different people and by the middle of the meal the services seemed to improve (maybe they saw us being unimpressed). At the end, it took forever to get our bill (had to ask twice!). The food was good - calamari was the highlight of our meal. Overall, not a place we would come back to. read more

Went there for birthday celebration. Exceptional food and service, staffs are friendly and courteous. Definitely would come back again! read more

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Had a business dinner at VOLOS recently. Service was attentive and friendly and everyone enjoyed their meals. I enjoyed the octopus appetizer and sea bass main. Topnotch. Skipped dessert so cannot comment on those offerings. The waiter recommended a Greek wine. Was apprehensive given past experience with Greek wine but was pleasantly surprised at the quality. read more

Went here for winterlicious with my guy just last week. The ambience was pretty interesting. The restaurant's adorned with various urns, pottery, columns, arches, and some kind of hanging light fixture that look like giant green bulbs. Gives it an era-gone-by fishery kinda feel. Service was spot on. Our waiter came to check up on us at least once during each part of our 3 course meal. Couldn't have asked for better. For apps, I got the calamari and he had the vegetarian option. Mine was really nicely done. The tenderness was amazing and the little veggies on top complimented it pretty well. What I really liked was the balsamic vinegar paste thing that they decorated the bottom of the plate with. We had the salmon and lamb shank for main. Only complaint on my part was that the salmon could use a pinch more salt, but in light of everything else, no biggie. I had a bit of his lamb, and it was literally falling off the bone. Dessert was the pressed yogurt and saffron & pistachio ice cream. My ice cream was just delicious. Not too much and not to little, with nice little berries as decorations on top. And the yogurt was really good too. Thick and creamy, definitely not something you could ever find in a store. Definitely a place I would come back to. Wished their menu was little bigger, and had like a whole page of seafood to peruse, but otherwise, I hope they never change. read more

pretty decent food right next to our office. Went here for dinner and took advantage of the free appetizer in checking in on Yelp.

Terrible treatment - they do not like minority guests. Went here for my little sister's birthday. Had been here before with my coworkers and never had an issue. Long story short: the food was extremely bland, it was served cold and rubbery fish and meat. I did not want to make a scene and return 4 dishes because it was my younger sister's birthday. Due to personal medical reasons, it was important that the night go extremely well for her and we did not want to take even a 1% chance in upsetting her. As soon as I left the restaurant, I called to speak to a manager but there was non on site. He failed to call me so I called back the next day. I explained the situation and our sensitivity in not being able to return these dishes. He scoffed, was incredibly condescending and did not take me seriously at all. His offer was to tell the chef about the food and then to take care of us when we come in. When I asked what that meant, he got immediately defensive. He told me we'll see when you come... I explained that wasn't a satisfactory answer and he immediately began to lash out that I was being rude and hung up in my face. The truth: they're a racist establishment. We felt we were treated unequally and completely ignored all night despite the people around us. I've been here before with my Caucasian co-workers and never had an issue and was treated with so much respect. As soon as this manager heard my name, he started to speak with so much disrespect. read more

Second time at this restaurant. Very nice ambience for dinner and is located right behind the Sheraton centre. Parking lot is right underneath the Hilton hotel for $10. read more

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We had come here many years ago for a special occasion where we had a great time so we suggested since it was nearby for our friend's special occasion and it was still great! Service from beginning to end was great attentive. I was surprised that they actually had a high chair for the kid. We ordered the vegetarian pasta which was decent. For dessert we tried the chocolate mousse and the flourless chocolate cake. Both were excellent but the winner was the cake. Great time! read more

Amazing from appies, main, dessert n the wine. Great location n ambience. Superb service and clean pretty washrooms.

Checked winterlicious tonight! Good food but felt like the same sauce was used for the shrimp saganaki and the seafood kritharoto! Their dark chocolate mousse and flourless chocolate cake was yummyyy read more

In town for work, I took my team here for dinner. It was delicious! Service was very good, friendly, funny and efficient. Food was even better! The octopus and calamari were honestly some of he best I've ever had. Loved my seafood orzo dish. My colleagues loved all their entrees, hen, sea bass and veal. I'll def come again when I'm back in town. read more

A return visit - a restaurant where I have always enjoyed the food. It is impressive how the whole reservation system works...you call, and an SMS and email soon arrive...such good affirmation. We were pleasantly welcomed on arrival about our return albeit we are irregular visitors a long way from home. We were attended to by three servers all helpful however some of the conversations were repeating themselves. We shared a starter of grilled octopus...tasty and well presented. The seabass was excellent - it was as good as fish can be. The seafood kritharoto was good however on this occasion it has to be said that we have tried better. Wine was good and well described by the server. This is a good restaurant - however there are little aspects that do not allow it to be great like the one dish just not as good as it could be....and also the duplication of server activity. All said I love coming and naturally will be back - I would like to see the full potential reached for when it does it will be very hard to get into. read more

wow, this was an amazing restaurant. I am uber picky and live in NYC. I was in Toronto in order to find an Indian wedding dress... and we searched for restaurants . OMG, our server, Ellen, was divine (a server should be an experience). The food was SO good... not just good... and the DETAILS. From every cup, plate, napkin in the bathroom. I will for sure come again... you must check this place out if you can. read more

Came here for summerlicious. It wasn't too busy at lunch time and service was quick. The staff were very friendly. The restaurant is very white, very clean looking and gets a lot of sunshine. I ordered the moussaka as a main and I loved it. It was so creamy and soft. Had the baklava for dessert. It was a little too sweet for my liking and I couldn't finish it. read more

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My boyfriend and I went there on a cold raining night for the winterlicious menu because we heard good reviews about it. It was actually pretty good! The environment is really nice. I love the Greek fusion decor and the light. But I think the music could be a little bit louder since we can hear what the people sat beside us were talking about. We were offered the free saganaki after checked in on yelp. The cheese cake with a hot pan with fire which is visually amazing! It's a little bit on the savory side, but as a cheese lover, I think it goes very well with the bread and the wine. The server was really nice, she gave excellent suggestion on the wine which went with the meal perfectly. Btw, there is a wide collection of Greek wine. Really satisfying. We had the grilled octopus and the prawn saganaki as the starter. The octopus is super tasty with lemon and arugula salad. And the tiger prawn also tastes really fresh and tender. We finished them so quickly even forgot to take pictures. For entree, I had the salmon and my bf had the lamb shank. The lamb dish is pretty big in portion, with feta mash. The lamb is really tender, the meat fell off the bone immediately. The seasoning is okay, I think it's slightly bland. The salmon is super fresh, and seared perfectly. The seasoning is really nice too. But I don't really like the fragrance of the risotto. I think there's fennel or cumin inside. The desserts are really nice!!!!!!!! I love the taste of cinnamon in the baklava, and the chocolate mousse tastes super balanced! I got to finished both desserts at the end thanks to my boyfriend hahahaha! Overall, food 3.5/5, service 4/5, decor 4/5. Maybe next time when I visit, I'll order a few appetizers, and enjoy some other nice Greek wine. read more

Estiatorio Volos - Salmon entree - Seafood Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I went for a winterlicious lunch and this was definitely a pleasantly nice alternative to the usual financial district staple (along the likes of jump, bymark, canoe)! I had the meatballs for apps and it was tasty with a hint of cinnamon. The exohico for main was yummy, crispy and filling and baklava was nutty and not too sweet. Definitely a great place to consider for a nice restaurant in the area and I would go back again! read more

This place was good, but given the reviews I've seen, I expected better. I ventured to Estiatorio for dinner during Winterlicious and got the dolmades, Cornish hen, and pistachio and saffron ice cream. Both the dolmades and ice cream were delicious. The Cornish hen was good, but not fantastic. The ice cream bowl was ice cold, which made me think that much of the food was done ahead of time for the Winterlicious menu, which is probably part of the reason I wasn't floored by the food. The glass of wine I got was quite good. The host was exceptionally friendly and attentive. Our server didn't have the inexplicable ability to gauge timing that I usually see at highly rated restaurants. Anyway, I enjoyed myself, but it seemed as though some corners were cut for Winterlicious. read more

Definitely make a reservation. Packed house on a Saturday evening Baby Arugula & Shaved Fennel Salad - Loved the pear and walnut combination Saganaki - salty, but loved how they lit up the frying pan right in front of you Sea bass - we all agreed this was the best dish Braised Lamb Shank - not as flavorful Ouzo Chocolate Mousse - couldn't stop nibbling on this Saffron & Pistachio Ice Cream - not a fan of the saffron, a bit on the sour side Great service! read more

When you pull a restaurant in a strange city off the internet, you never know what you're going to get. VOLOS was such a pleasant surprise! Great vibe, interesting decor, delicious food--including fresh approaches to the classics, new (to me) Greek wines...and a proper cup of tea! Dave, our waiter, was the perfect combination of attentive and hands off. If you're in Toronto, try VOLOS. You won't be disappointed! read more

My friend and I came here on a Friday night for dinner. I like the atmosphere, it's simple and elegant. Servers are very friendly too. My friend has been here for a couple times and she really loves the grilled fish, and that's also the reason she brought me here. So I'll start with the grilled fish. I think it's pretty good - very crispy on the skin and tender inside, nice blend of sides of veggies, and it was a large fish (maybe it'll less so if you order the de-boned fillet). I def did not disappoint. Other dishes we got: - Watermelon and Feta Salad: I really loved this; gave me a perfect start of the night - Grilled Calamari: my friend ordered this and I tried a bite, it's not bad. I'm not a fan of calamari but this one is full of flavor and not as chewy as the calamaris i had before. And the portion is big for an appetizer. - Chocolate mousse - not a fan of chocolate dessert, but my friend liked it, very silky but very sweet too. - Figs and Greek Yogurt: OMG this is heavenly!!! My friend brought me here for the fish but I know I will definitely come back for the yogurt!!I It's the THICKEST and most creamy yogurt i've never tasted. If you are a fan of greek yogurt, you absolutely don't want to miss this!! Thant said, this place is still a bit over-priced. Our total bill was $198 (inc. tax and tips) and it surprised me a bit. Things were good, but just as another yelper said, it's just failed to make me feel it worth every penny. read more

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Went for an early dinner with 4 co-workers. Seated promptly we ordered the prawn saganaki, thinking it was the flaming cheese dish. It wasn't, but it was very tasty and 4 shrimp to share. All of us really enjoyed our meals - moussaka, lamb in filo pastry and a seafood dish. The baklava and Greek yogurt desserts were also very good. Service was attentive and because we were there early it was nice and quiet. Would definitely consider this place for another visit. read more

I liked it. The ambience is very nice and the Martini was well made. Service was slow. Didn't care much for the Greek wine (by the bottle) but that is not their fault. As part of a group, I dutifully drank what was ordered. My veal chops were good. A little on the expensive side. read more

Beautiful restaurant. Great decor. We got the saganaki with the Yelp check in. It wasn't something I would eat again. But that's personal preference. The grilled octopus was delicious. But the server took our plate away before we were finished. Would have liked to finish our appetizer since we are paying to eat all of it. I ordered the sea bass with potatoes and asparagus. It was just amazing. It was perfectly cooked. And yes it has bones in it that can get in the way. But it definitely didn't take away from the experience. Bf got the lamb shank with the feta mashed potatoes which he finished pretty quick. He liked it and i tried his as well ( so good!). Good atmosphere. Decent wine. And very tasty food. We would definitely come back here again. read more

Came here for a friend's birthday last night and had a pretty good experience in general. For appetizers, we got the calamari, octopus, and Saganyaki. The Saganyaki was goat cheese lit on fire, which looked cool and tasted pretty damn amazing. The bread here was really soft and yummy btw. For entrée, I ordered the braised lamb which was to die for - so tender! Service here, however, was why I gave it a four star instead of five. Our server seemed very impatient with us, since we were a larger ish party. He was definitely not happy when we requested the bill to be paid separately. read more

Nice ambience although a bit noisy if you are looking for a quite romantic dinner. Exquisite sea food - the sea bass & giant scallops were delicious, super fresh & flavorful. A nice selection of Greek & international wines. Courteous & attentive staff. Desserts .....were average- pressed yoghurt was paired with honey, figs & berries which made it an interesting fusion if tastes & chocolate mousse was ok. Will definitely come here again to check out their other dishes. read more

My boyfriend and I came here for winterlicious and walked out the door satisfied. I was afraid with a winterlicious experience it would fall short but it didn't. What stole the show was the grilled octopus. Perfectly grilled, seasoned, still tender and juicy. The garlic dip that accompanied it was garlicky but mellow (in a good way). The lobster orzo (that was like risotto) was okay at best. The lamb shank with the crispy fried leeks and feta mashed potatoes was pretty f**king good. The dessert was okay, I hate to say it, but I've had better baklava. So if you're ever there don't miss out on the octopus! read more

We had a work lunch here today... The service was excellent, attentive and friendly. The Saganaki was divine and delivered to the table on a flaming cast iron dish, literally! The Italian red wine we had with lunch wasn't amazing. I had the braised lamb shank with feta potato mash. The flavors and textures in this dish were spot on however the shank itself was a little on the grizzle side(I know some people wouldn't mind this at all however i 'm pretty picky when it comes to meat). Baklava for dessert was delicious, ever though I probably didn't need it after all the appetizers and my lamb shank (which was a large serving) read more

Estiatorio Volos - Braised Lamb Shank with Feta Potato mash - Seafood Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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This is a 41/2 star restaurant. This food is excellent and the service is really good. You should try this Greek restaurant if you haven't yet. My wife had a whole fish and I had a salmon dinner the fish is very tasty and sweet. The rice is also very tasty. read more

Estiatorio Volos - Seafood Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I am a huge seafood eater and Volos did not disappoint! It was my first time going and the staff were really friendly and welcoming. We had the saganaki and grilled Moroccan octopus for appetizers & for the mains we had seafood krithoroto, lamb shank with mashed potatoes and greens paired with two 6oz of their Greek white wine and their rosé which was phenomenal! When our main foods came out my bf who is Greek said it smelled like his yayas cooking so compliments to the chef! Overall I would give Volos a 4.5 stars out of 5. The only very minor critique I would give is that we were seated right where the kitchen was so we saw the staff eating and cleaning which was extra noise. I expected better seating since I reserved ahead of time. Of course it isn't a big deal but bc it was Valentine's Day I wanted a more ambient atmosphere. Also as a 20-something the prices were more pricy for the appetizers for the portion but I guess you get what you pay for! All in all an amazing place to dine. Can't wait to go back!!! read more

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I always go back! My favourite dishes are Moussaka and the Cornish hen. The service is great too!

So good! I had an octopus, baba ganoush appetizer served with a little arugula. Excellent octopus tender, dashed with a little balsamic v, baba with nice little garlic bite. Main course lamb shanks but braised tenderly and not overly saucy. If you could ever call shanks lite this was it. Served with mash, greens, cheese melange that was yummy. Bread, did i mention the bread. Enough to give up keto for ever. read more

The reviews had me expecting much better fare. The place is really nice with an excellent ambiance and good service but the dishes were all mediocre to weak. The tzatziki was tasteless, the octopus a bit tough (and a tiny portion), and the zucchini chips covered in too much batter. The sea bass was very good, though also very small for the price. They also pour very small drinks, even my doubles were tiny. Oh well, nothing ventured... read more

The food was excellent, particularly the lamb, of which, between us, we had both variants. Only downside was that we were moved through a little too quickly. It was clear that, if we didn't take too long, then they'd be able to use the table again that evening and so it felt a little like we were on a conveyor belt. That apart, it was a good evening and we'd go there again. read more

Food was phenomenal. Had the calamari, & the seafood pie. Plenty of great wine with a fantastic atmosphere. Our server was very well informed on the wine list and menu pairings and extremely attentive. Everyone at our table enjoyed their dishes, right down to the dessert. Will definitely go back when I'm in Toronto next. read more

Dinner Ambience: 4/5 Food: 3.5/5 Service: 4/5 Value: 3/5 Repeat: Not sure. read more

We had an incredible dinner experience here on a Saturday night before the opera at Four Seasons. We booked an early dinner at 5:30pn in order to make it to our 7:30pm opera. We were seated on time upon arrival and were able to get out at 7pm, just in time for the show. We did let our hostess know that we had to catch the show and were offered an option to have their Four Seasons Prix Fixe menu (available to those going to see the show across the street). Their Four Seasons menu proved to be a really good value: we basically paid the equivalent of a main course while also enjoying an appetizer and a scrumptious dessert. The price for the three courses was $36!!!   FOOD Appetizers: we had their calamari and dolmades. Both were outstanding. The calamari was grilled and was served in one giant piece. Grilled to perfection, not chewy, just perfect. Served with capers, olives and some grilled tomatoes. Doldmades were good too, I believe this is their specialty (I was blown away by that calamari though!). Dolmades is basically flavoured rice rolled in grape leaves. I liked the flavour of pine nuts: it was noticeable yet not overpowering. Mains: we had salmon and lamb shank. Once again, both courses were a hit. 5 stars! Salmon was grilled to perfection as well, so moist and flavourful. It was served with a side of delicious spanakorizo with feta and greek herbs, drizzled with lemon. It was very unique and it was such a perfect accompaniment for the fish. My partner's lamb shank was done perfectly as well, he said it was very flavourful as well and probably the best lamb shank he has ever had! Dessert: We shared greek yoghurt with honey and chocolate mousse. I was eoed by the chocolate mousse, it totally hit the spot. However, their yoghurt was as good as greek yoghurt can get. I would probably recommend choosing a more traditional dessert option like chocolate mousse.   WINE Their wine list is mostly greek wines which I know nothing about. We trusted their sommelier with our wine choices and were not disappointed. I asked for something similar to sauvignon blanc and what he offered totally hit the spot.   AMBIANCE This place feels airly and fresh. It instantaneously transports you to Mediterranean with all its greek design elements such as ancient-style vases and statues, as well as sea-inspired décor. I felt it was perfectly suitable for a romantic date as well as business dinner.   OVERALL EXPERIENCE Five-star service, five-star food and five-star decor. If I could give this place six stars I totally would! Bonus: their $36 Four Seasons Prix Fixe menu is a must-try and probably the best deal in town! read more

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We were here for Summerlicious Lunch and had the dolmades for appetizer, my friend had the lemon chicken and I had the seafood salad for main, and for dessert we both had the baklava. It was our first time trying dolmades and while they were good, it was a bit too sour for our taste so we couldn't finish it. When our waiter (who was awesome by the way) asked why we had so much left over, we explained why and he went back to ask the manager and comped us for the appetizer! It was so nice of him even though that wasn't our intention. My friend had the chicken and it was a huge portion, and the chicken was very moist and flavorful. I'm going to have to try that when I come back next time! I had the seafood salad with squid, octopus, calamari and shrimp, it was refreshing and light but very filling. We then both had the baklava, I was expecting it to be very sweet, but it wasn't, just enough sweetness and the topping was nice an crunchy. Service was excellent too, our waiter came by every so often to top up our waters and asked how our other dishes were. read more

Estiatorio Volos - Summerlicious 2015 menu - Seafood Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Ambiance was mid-range fine dining, and service was excellent and unintrusive. The strange thing was the ceiling. It looked like they forgot to build something to cover up the exposed ceiling with black wires. The food: Psarosoup - too fishy tasting (not in a good way). It's a sign that the seafood isn't the freshest. Tiger Prawn Saganaki - way toosalty. The salt overpowered the natural flavour of the prawns. What is the point of eating prawns if you can't taste the sweet natural flavour? Wild pacific salmon - very fishy tasting, albeit good texture. I'm from the west coast and I love salmon, but I cannot stand salmon that's not fresh. I've actually never had pacific salmon that tasted this bad before, and I eat salmon all the time. Ouzo Chocolate Mousse - This was very rich and really good. Traditional Baklava - my dining partner liked it, but it was too sweet for me. Overall, the seafood here is quite terrible by my standards, but perhaps I'm a west coast seafood snob haha. read more

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