"Delight" applies not only to the food but also to the staff. We enjoyed scrumptious cabbage rolls…read moreas well as the dish below, the name of which escapes us now, unfortunately. Food was fresh, plentiful, perfectly seasoned, inexpensive...look forward to returning.

Perfect for quick, grab-and-go and quality perogies…read more A small vendor located on the ground floor @ st. Lawrence Market. The store front had a glass display case with a variety of eastern European food such as cabbage rolls, perogies, latkes, blintzes etc with variety of filings. I was here for their perogies. I wished that they had mushroom & sauerkraut perogies but there was none available for grab-and-go. So I got lamb perogies. But I found packages of fresh perogies to cook at home, so I got mushroom & sauerkraut and cheddar & jalapeno perogies. Lamb perogies were yummy! Size was small, but I loved their wrappers. No rubbery-ness, with nice wheat / glutenin chewiness and homey flavor. This wrapper was so promising - whatever is wrapped in this wrapper, it should be yummy! Yes, the fresh perogies that I cooked at home were both great. I personally liked cheddar & jalapeno one over the sauerkraut one. Prices are reasonable for their delicious food. :) Next time I will buy frozen perogies - want to enjoy their good-quality perogies at home!

Mixed feelings…read more Varenyky (perogies) with mashed potatoes were decent. Quite homey and filling, with flavour of caramelized onion. My kid ate them and was so full, he refused a pizza at a birthday party some time later. At the same time, syrnyky (19 CAD for three) were a disgrace. Too sweet and sour and almost inedible. I'd suggest making them twice less sweet and get rid of the sour sauce. The restaurant is quite pretentious too! We walked in after the High Park and the waiter immediately said we have to have a reservation, only to then immediately say that we can indeed sit down. - But I understand. This is typical "Eastern European hospitality". Overall, they are trying to be a posh place, but the flavours are not quite there yet. The dishes are one-dinensional, if you will, or 2D. I'd rather have a homey restaurant with really good food.

Had Winterlicious dinner on Sunday and the restaurant was fully booked -- the whole team seemed…read moreextremely busy. I really enjoyed the cozy and welcoming atmosphere. The Pork Borscht was hearty and comforting, and I loved the traditional pampushky bread. The appetizer portion was very generous. The Adjarian Khachapuri was beautifully presented. The egg and cheese combination tasted delicious, but unfortunately the dough was slightly undercooked. It felt like the kitchen may have been overwhelmed by how busy service was. For dessert, I ordered the Sour Cherry Varenyky -- dumplings filled with sour cherry and served with sour cream. This dessert didn't quite work for me. I can imagine it being nostalgic for those who grew up with it, but the filling lacked sweetness and the addition of sour cream made it taste even more tart. That said, I usually enjoy sour flavours, so this one just didn't land for my personal taste. I tried honey cake thst my friend ordered and I was not disappointed though. I would like to return and give this restaurant another try, as the extremely busy service may have affected both food execution and overall service quality.

I am obsessed with this place! I love the traditional ambiance here. It feels like being…read moretransported to another world. Friday and Saturday has traditional live music. From what I understand, Friday has more singing, and Saturday more dancing. Even if you don't understand the language, it is so much fun to enjoy. Service is definitely on the slow side - they could hire a couple more waiters. - Borscht: always a good way to start a meal. Soup was nice but nothing out of the world. I enjoyed the smoked meat pieces that were added in. The garlicy buns that came with it were nice and fluffy and delicious. 4.5/5 - Family meat platter with buckwheat and sauerkraut sides: a hefty platter. Nice smoked flavour in a lot of the meats. Everything was juicy and well seasoned. There was enough variety so it didn't feel redundant or monotonous. Usually I am intimidated by blood sausage, but this one was delicious. Does not have a very strong iron flavour, it is moreso umami and meaty. One platter can feed a family of 4 no problem. Sides were well portioned. 5/5 - Sour cherry varenyky: the dough felt a bit thick to me, and I would have loved more sour cherry on top rather than the maraschino cherries. The maraschino cherries are very sweet and pack a different flavour punch, which draws the attention away from the sour cherry filling. 3/5 - Kvas: delicious rye bread flavoured, non-alcoholic beverage. The flavour was rich enough and not too sweet. Makes for a perfect meat and bread combo. 5/5

I didn't quite know what to expect from Barrel House Korchma, as I'm not super familiar with…read moreUkrainian food. But I have to say, I'm very impressed with this joint. The decor inside is quite impressive and the food is even better. We ate a couple of things, the Fried Stuffed Buns and the Chicken Kyiv, and they were both terrific. Both dishes packed plenty of flavor and came accompanied with delicious sauces that enhanced them considerably. Barrel House Korchma seems like a really cool place to have a drink (or three), so I'm sure I'll be returning.

Not just wonderful food but great service and the atmosphere with live Hungarian music make for a…read morefantastic evening out! Our mushroom paprika was outstanding and would just say just a bit salty. The Owner came to greet us which was lovely. I cannot think of anything but the word spectacular about the desserts. Our group tried a chestnut puree, a puncs torte (rum cake) and an apple strudel and they were definitely homemade and brought us back to how our parents baked when we were growing up as my Dad was an award-winning baker with his lovely tortes and other baked goods. There are vegetarian and vegan options - you just need to let your Server know about your requirements. Please make it a point to go to this restaurant and they will make you feel as though you have come home for a wonderful meal. The person who I assume does some of the baking, Annamaria Torok, also offers weekend "workshops" at the restaurant for those interested. Her classes as for baked goods as well as main courses. They also have copies of her recipe books there for sale if you want to try to make these sumptuous creations at home.

Hidden in a plaza this Hungarian restaurant is a great find . The food is delicious and highly…read morerecommended. Service was good, Nice place to bring the family , very clean and simple .

The food here is pretty cheap, though the interior is a bit dated & it feels a bit like a cafeteria…read more(maybe that's part of the appeal). They get 3.5 stars. The complimentary bread was slightly over-baked. There was some crispness but it was a bit too hot. The hummus was ok. Borscht was decent. Okroshka was a cold soup. It was decent - quite refreshing. The soups came in big bowls. Mititei (sausage) was good: bouncy. Brizol moldova was rolled veal. Got it with home potatoes. The meat was good though a bit salty; it was egged & fried so there was some crispness. The potatoes were good - flavourful, with some crispness. Both mains came with a red, slightly spicy sauce which was good. The kompot (fruit drink) was decent, with a good flavour, though it was a bit dilute.

Came here on a trip to toronto from Buffalo with one of my Moldovan friends…read more I had a nice time. Staff was very friendly and service was quick. Food was pretty good and authentic, all of the staff seemed to be eastern european when I went, which is nice, and also spoke english. Yeah no complaints. Cool place.

Some of the best pierogies I've ever had (though I've only had them a few times in California, at…read moreSt Jacobs market, and Mrs. Ts). The dough is handmade, thick and chewy, which is my preference. We tried all four savory pierogies and the meat pierogi was my favorite, and potato/cheese was my second favorite. The dumpling skins absorbed the flavor of the fillings and were very savory, not just floury. On the other hand, the dessert blueberry dumpling skins seemed a little thinner and did not absorb any filling flavor, so were a little plain. You should put them whole into your mouth or else you will lose a lot of the berry juice! My partner really liked the tomato sauce on the cabbage rolls and said those rolls were some of the best he's had. I thought they were tender and standard, good. The mustard was slightly sweet and I liked it a lot. The sour cream was thick and tangy, perfect for the pierogies. The sauerkraut was good, though I personally prefer a slightly sweet and less tangy sauerkraut. And the kielbasa was also standard but good. I really liked my mocha, which tasted like how I think mochas should be made: more of a hot chocolate with some coffee added to it. We also tried a prune or date paczki. It was good as a thick glazed donut, though there was hardly any filling. Would definitely come back for savory pierogies!

Stopped by with a friend post-workout and came hungry! We ordered the 12-piece homemade pierogies…read more(cheddar & potatoes), the pork schnitzel meal, and meat cabbage roll. Everything was delicious, with my favourite being the schnitzel which was crispy and flavourful, served with several accompaniments including coleslaw, pickles, sauerkraut, beets, and a delicious mash potatoes with caramelized onions. Although I'm typically not a fan of sauerkraut due to the tartness from the pickling, this one was not sour at all and was quite good. Similarly, I usually find cabbage rolls just okay but had to try this one due to the reviews. Hastings has changed my view of cabbage rolls with the spices and herbs in the meat, along with the tangy sauce. I couldn't stop eating it. The pierogies were good, but we definitely ordered too much food as we were having trouble finishing at the end of it. The service was friendly and quick. We came during the warmer weather so we opted for outdoor seating, but there are limited seats indoor where you can enjoy the quaint decor of the mom & pop shop.

One of the best I've been coming there since 25 years and never disappointed great foodread more

Ordered PLATTER for 2($68) and the platter came with 2 cabbage rolls, 6 pierogi, 2 schnitzel, and…read morebraised sauerkraut, red cabbage, carrots and coleslaw. For pierogies we picked 3 each of cheddar & potato as well as sauerkraut & mushrooms. Was impressed by solid pierogies with amazing dough! Also loved all the veggies that came with this platter. This platter was big enough for three people!

I was craving a good Turkish flatbread made Black Sea region style: with a thick crust, lots of…read morecheese and butter. I am so glad to have found this Georgian restaurant. Hachapuri was delicious and made me feel like having "Karadeniz Pidesi" on the Black Sea coast. Service was also fast and efficient. Will definitely come again and try other dishes as well.

Came here due to high review. Never have this type of food. So lets try it out!…read more Surprisingly busy on weekday dinner, but at least there's no line up. A lot of beatiful European-looking clienteles (and we are the only non-European one). lol. Upon sitting: Free bread and pickled spicy beets/cabbage are provided, along with 4 different types of sauces. We ordered: 1.khinkali (dumpling beef and pork). 3 HUGE pieces of dumpling. Theres broth inside the dumpling. Taste yummy and homey 2. Goergian bread with chese and runny eggs in the middle. best to eat while it's warm. the bread feels fluffy. cheese is not heavy as i thought. 3. (medium-grilled) baby lamb rack comes with side dishes & bread. tender. 'homey' taste (not overpowering like typical food in restaurant). 4. walnut cake comes with vanilla ice cream. cake doesnt feel condesed/heavy like typical cake! and definitely great mix with ice cream. Overall, food taste 'homey', which is good/different experience. But didnt feel compatible with high-price (receipt with food name&price are attached for reference). We will not be back as there's nth really memorable/oustanding flavor-wise..(except for the great service!) With same spending, we feel it's more worthed to spend in different restaurant. But if you never try and looking for yours-truly-experience, go ahead. After all, whats not too great for me might be hidden gem for you. Cheers!