This place was perfect for girls night! We wanted something more lowkey and quiet and we were…read moreseated right away. The place is so cozy and nice lighting it was perfect for a catch up with my girlfriends. The prices are very reasonable and they often have good deals on bottles of wine. I had the French 75 and it was so so good. There was only one server/bartender the night we were there but he was incredibly attentive to all patrons and was super friendly and nice. At one point I spilled my drink and he immediately and graciously cleaned it up and gave me a replacement for free which is very kind. I very highly recommend for slightly more upscale-feeling drinks at reasonable prices.

Second time visiting Chez Nous. Tried all 4 red wines (3 of which were new vs last year) and loved…read moreall 4. My wife loved the two more robust ones. Service was prompt & friendly. The inside is very relaxing and was pretty quiet (we came early) so easy for mellow conversation.

really enjoyed this spot! wished the steak frites was a slightly bigger potion, but it was on…read morespecial on tuesday (~$30). the tartare was amazing, and the bread was toasted perfectly (the ratio of tartare to bread was the best part!). i can't remember the name of the pasta, but it had pistachios and it was so unique - super tasty!

Couple dinner, met with a server who when directing to our table mentioned rather curtly our 2 hour…read morelimit - off putting. Server 2 was pleasant and took drink orders, let us know of specials. Server 3 took our order, friendly and courteous. Server 1 delivers food. I had to ask a question after it was delivered and caught their attention (politely I thought). they responded to my question and in leaving, curtly advised that they were not our server! Server 4 (!) subsequently took care of the rest or our service in a friendly and professional manner. My partner was livid with Server 1, and the overall experience was greatly diminished as a result. The good news was that food was great. Tasty, generous portions, nicely prepared and presented, and reasonably priced. Highlights were the fennell encrusted pork chop with rhubarb and the bumbleberry crumble Not going to return any time soon.

Came here for dinner before heading to history for a concert…read more Made reservations on open table and the team was very accommodating. We all had a different pasta dish (group of 4) and it was fresh and delicious- no one had left overs. It's a very well decorated place and the service was fab

The Experience Tulia Osteria is our go‑to for meaningful…read morecelebrations--even if it means a drive across Toronto. Nestled on Queen East, its warm, wood-fired vibe makes every visit special. The Favorites We kicked things off with their saffron‑kissed Arancini--bite‑sized spheres of rice and smoked mozzarella, godsends dipped into bright tomato-marinara and pesto. Next came the Pizzano pizza: a perfectly blistered crust layered with pepperoni, Calabrian chilies, fior di latte, hot honey drizzle, and aged Parmigiano--an addictive balance of sweet‑heat and savory richness. The pillowy Gnocchi arrived next--smothered in butternut squash purée, earthy wild mushrooms, hazelnuts, sage brown‑butter, and a final snow of Parmigiano. And the Fritto Misto was a crunchy delight: lightly breaded shrimp, calamari, scallops, all perked up with zesty lemon‑caper aioli. Setting the Tone We started with cocktails, which hit the right note--elegant, balanced, and a little unexpected. They added a celebratory lift that carried right into the meal. Service was smooth and welcoming, striking that hard-to-nail mix of polish and warmth.

My friends and I happened to walk by after having dinner and came in to see if they had dessert…read more Not only did we have dessert but we also had an unexpectedly really fun time! The restaurant is super cozy and inviting plus it turns out that the owner Ian is knowledgeable and has a great sense of humour. We tried the vermouth which was dangerously good, and the apple cake was moist and delicious. We plan to be back soon to try their food menu!

Wow, this restaurant is such a wonderful gem! From the warm and inviting atmosphere, to the…read moreimpeccable service - this is a new favourite of mine. The tapas style plates are delicious, and I highly recommend the croquettes if they're available. My friend and I decided to try Ian's "hidden" surprise wines, and he paired the perfect red to accompany our dishes. Beautiful Bonuses: a surprise Seinfeld shrine where you least expect it, and live music on Wednesday evenings. Hands down, I'm going to become a regular here. 11/10.

Dopapen Coffee located at the corner of Carlaw and Cruikshank is a quiet neighbourhood cafe just…read moresteps away from the Danforth and Greektown. This is actually the cafe's second location where their first location is in Markham (at Hwy 7 and Birchmount). The store is minimalistic with wooden touches throughout. They serve a variety of espresso based drinks but also have non-coffee options too as well as teas. There are also pastries as well as coffee gear and beans for sale. Currently Dopapen Coffee is in their soft opening phase. I stopped by Dopapen Coffee on a Thursday afternoon to grab a coffee. The vibes of the place were relaxing and chill. There were a few customers but it was nice to be able to sit down and relax for a bit. I opted to grab an espresso tonic which was made at a reasonable time. Coffee tasted good. It was also nice to browse their coffees on sale as well. Service was friendly too. Overall, a great new neighbourhood cafe that's somewhat hidden from the main streets. You definitely won't know it's there unless you do. Definitely do check out Dopapen Coffee if you're around Greektown!

Gardel has reopened! Stopped by gor brunch and got; -…read moreChicken Milanesa: Tasty breading on the chicken that wasn't overly thick so the meat still came through. Chimichurri mayo added a nice kick to the sandwich. The home fries were heavily seasoned which I loved. - Shakshuka Skillet: Pretty standard shakshuka, though serving size was a bit small. Place is casual and cozy. Service is friendly. Kitchen is relatively quick. Prices are what prices are these days. Overall a pretty good spot for brunch.

Amazing atmosphere, food and service!…read more Food was super fresh, and the servers were super friendly and attentive! Would definitely come back with friends as their portions are hugeeeee!

Dropped by on a Sunday afternoon. This place is obviously popular as they were out of some baked…read moregood when they got there. Managed to snag the bread pudding and loved it. Huge, dense, custardy, creamy. A tad pricey but worth it. Also got coffee which was pretty standard. Not sure what this place is like as a bistro and wine bar. But as a bakery, it's definitely worth a stop!

I have meant to come here for quite some time but never had a chance until now. Their open hours…read moreare a bit odd, close early afternoon (2 pm on Wed & Thurs, until 3 pm on Sat & Sun), and Mon & Tues are closed. As I commute from the Durham region on weekdays, Friday is the only day that opens later time (7:30), and I finally got the chance to try the food on a Friday afternoon! I bought - Olive loaf - Croissant (plain)] - Fig tart - Pear tart - Pâté en croute The olive loaf had a loooot of olives in it. It tastes great by itself, but I dipped it in good olive oil and balsamic. Great!!! The croissant was light, airy, and flaky. Nice butter flavor follows the bite. Fig tart and pear tart had a lot of fruits in them, not too sweet, which I appreciated. They do not cover the taste up with cream fillings and extract the ingredients' character and best texture/flavors/tastes. Also had a good buttery kick! Pate en croute has a lovely looking. The color of cranberries and pistachio makes it look festive & gorgeous. This savory food comes with slices of pickles which had a naturally sour, gentle flavor, which gave it a refreshing spike. They had a lot of wines as well, if you are a wine lover, you want to check this place out. They had beers as well for a beer lover like me :) Of course, I got a can of IPA from Merit brewery in Hamilton. I have never seen it before at any LCBO around here, excited! I hope to have a chance to visit here again sometime soon!

Got seated at the window even though there were empty tables for 2, but it was fine. Just not…read morespacious enough for the amount of food we ordered. They did stagger all our dishes though. Server was friendly and even brought out some chocolates at the end of our meal after having overheard my friend and I talking about her birthday. We got the house wine, which was on the sweeter side but I loved it. We also got the grilled focaccia, burrata, Argentinian shrimp, ravioli, and tonarelli. The focaccia was 3 big pieces and not very oily, which was nice. The burrata looked like only half a burrata but came with this praline crumble, which was delicious. The Argentinian shrimp was my favorite dish - it had Asian flavors with a dominant ginger flavor. The ravioli had massive amounts of walnuts on it and was like having dessert pasta. I wish it had come out at the end, but we ended with the tonarelli, which had a nice salty seafood flavor with the clams. There's not a whole lot of clams in it but it had great flavor. I'd definitely come back for their meat dishes next time.

AMAZINGLY curated menu with INSPIRING pasta dishes and flavours that honour the seasonal…read morefruits/vegetables. Although we noticed most tables ordered their Olives & Focaccia bread appies...we decided to dive into something different: Hokkaido scallop (3.5/5)- refreshing with a mild cucumber and strawberry taste complimenting the sea scallopy flavours. Ontario zucchini (3.5/5) - another refreshing appie that plays homage to what's in season. Very light flavours, a bit of lemon, ricotta & pine nuts for interest. Broccoli and cashew butter (5/5) - love all the flavours, components & textures with this one. Especially with that Parmesan crisps! Corn & Bacon jam Agnolotti (5/5) - the corn...IT'S GOT THE JUICE! Pockets of pure sweet corn bliss wrapped in thin beautifully done pasta. Stunning colours in this dish. Campanelle & lamb sausage (4/5) - loved this savoury pasta dish, nice contrast to the sweeter corn pasta we had. Everything worked well together and the nuttiness of the arugula balanced it. Vanilla cheesecake with Shiso (5/5) - the lightest fluffiest cheesecake and I enjoyed the refreshing shiso mouse separately as well. I also appreciated their dishes were priced reasonably and didn't cost an astronomical amount! Looking forward to coming back already.

I've been here so much, it's considered the best Greek food in Toronto. Maybe even Canada…read more I think the quality is always consistent. There's definitely some competition in York Region, but this place will always be special! Great food, great service and awesome atmosphere.

I would say this is one of the best Greek restaurants I had so far. When you go in it feels very…read moreauthentic. The flaming cheese was delicious and the salad was delicious. Some broken plates but you can't get perfect. The flaming cheese was delicious with the bread excellent. The lamb was amazing, with the rice phenomenal, so tender melts in your mouth. One of the best Greek food I had in Toronto.

It was sunny day outside but their patio was not ready yet. Luckly I was seated by the window and…read moreenjoyed the meal and still could look at outside view. Dishes that stood out for me was fries & creme caramel. Thin cut beef fat fries were so divine and Creme caramel was very rich and enjoyable with a hint of grand manier. Roasted chicken leg with cream sauce($21) It was literally one chicken leg with rich white wine cream sauce. I guess to complete meal you can order salad($9)or ratatouille($9)and fries($8)on the side. I read so many good feedback about beef tartare($17) but unfortunately I did not even notice that it was mixed with salted egg york until I read it on the menu later on. It was done very classical way which was nice but it did not blow me away. Lastly for chocolate mouse($12) it was very rich dark chocolate with a big portion. Overall atmosphere was very comfortable. Only thing was their open kitchen is right at the bar side, you can smell everything they cook. I loved to smell gruyere cheese from gougères so much however when they were grilling pepper steak, it made us and next table sneezing so much. Just be aware.

French comfort food at ok-ish prices for the setting. Standout dishes to me were the steak tartare…read more(the salted egg yolk gave it an interesting bite) and the mussels (got the one with the apple cider, bacon and onions, and it was delicious). I found the beef bourguinion just ok (small portion, beef only tender-ish, would have liked more sauce) and would pass on the bread (pricey and average tastewise). Dessert (chocolate mousse) was small but really rich, so I liked it. Place has an elevated casual vibe to it. Service is friendly and efficient. It gets crowded so reservations recommended.