I will ALWAYS support here! Always for Christmas and gatherings!…read more It's a little rough as it gets crazy in there. You will see staff screaming at each other, but they operate a day family and get the job done. The food is wonderful. Small inside so I wouldn't stick around to eat. It's more of a grab and go place. Price is fair for the quality and quantity you receive. I wish they would fix their website (it's been down for years) Everyone is always happy with the food I bring from here! The hot sauce ~ AMAZING

I love this place. The owner is a really honest man and treats customers like family. The cooks and…read moreservers are all super sweet and friendly. But the food is amazing. And the prices are so affordable Fresh ingredients and talented cooks are the secret behind the love that clearly goes into the food at Gallo. Their grilled chicken is off the charts. The sides are all amazing. Rice is done to perfection. Potato's are amazing But believe it or not the secret that should be spoken of is the fish. Yes. A chicken place that makes amazing fish! We have eaten here maybe a dozen times by now. And yes the chicken is amazing. But last night we ordered a paella from Gallo. And to be honest I think it was literally the best paella I ever ate in my life. Definitely the best in Canada hands down. Rivals the ones I have had in Europe. The value for the quality of food is amazing at this place. You can't go wrong and absolutely need to check it out. I will keep going here at least 2-3 times a month. Maybe more You have to check this place out. I am going to use them to cater my next event. They make large trays at unbeatable prices with top quality and taste. Can't go wrong.

This bar/Portuguese restaurant is quite no frills, with minimal service too. It is like a southern…read moreEuropean bar where working class men hang out. For dinner at least there's a limited food selection from a mini hot table. There was no vegetable option. The half chicken set with rice & potatoes was $16. The chicken was pretty tasty & well cooked & moist except for the breast which was a bit dry. The rice was decent though a few grains were slightly dry. The potatoes were tastier than average but the texture of some was a bit mushy. The hot sauce was pretty spicy.

Very disappointed. The Food was bland and doesn't taste like authentic Portuguese BBQ Chicken. I am…read morePortuguese and grew up in Toronto around Little Portugal with many Authentic Portuguese BBQ establishments. This place certainly doesn't compare. The Chicken wasn't crispy, was bland and barely warm. Ordered a whole chicken and got a chicken with 3 wings and 1 leg? The Rice was bland and the potatoes were cold. Living in Woodbridge there are 2 better options at Major Mack and Weston Rd if you want a more authentic better tasting Portuguese BBQ Chicken. They aren't perfect but infinitely better than this place. On the positive, the staff was polite. Unfortunately I cannot recommend.

Very disappointed. Do not recommend…read more 1 week ago we called to place an order which they said served 7 to 9 for our group of 7. Mark the owner, said we needed to UPSIZE the rice AND the potatoes ($$). Why mislead customers saying that it serves 7 - 9 and then tell the customer they NEED to upsize? $$. On picking up the order we asked for some extra sauce. The young girl said NO but you can buy it. We only spent $120. We have ordered Portuguese chicken before. In fact from legitimate Portuguese restaurants on College St. where not only did they include extra sauce on the side but they added extra sauce in the container with the chicken. The Xpress chicken was quite dry. At least the potatoes were tasty. A disappointing meal for a family celebration. We will not return to Xpress.

Weekend brunch here is a pretty good deal, including Spanish roast pig & roast beef for just $49…read more(the price has stayed the same since at least 2020 though they've lost the oyster bar & maybe other things). They get 4.5 stars. Most food items were pretty good. House seafood & chicken paella was decent (mushroom truffle paella was better). Chicken & duck stew were quite overcooked & did not have much flavour though. There were also a few brunch staples, so it's not just Spanish food. They like truffle oil here & a few dishes have it, but it's subtle. The 3 dips were very good, even if they were more Middle Eastern.3 cheese selection & charcuterie were good, The bread (both in the pinxtos & loose) was a bit stale & dry. The bread basket had a demi baguette with no cutting implement or place to cut it. Desserts were the weakest part of the meal. Churros were very hard: fried to a crisp, though they tasted ok. Carrot cake was very dry & red velvet cupcakes were quite dry. Alfajores were decent & cherry cheesecake & date squares were good.

Came here over the weekend to celebrate my mother's birthday. Guests were 4 adults and 3 kids…read more Place was surprisingly not that busy especially on a Saturday night when that parking lot always gets so full. Place was nicely decorated and clean. Kids liked the little led lamps on the table. They really help with reading in the dim lit place (for the ambiance). But yes not that many tables taken and restaurant is fairly big. Could be the price point which is a bit on the higher side. But let's talk about the food. Had a really great meal here. For the items I remember the price will include. Let's get to it. Started with some bread ($8). It's a bit bigger than a muffin but splits into 4. Comes with some whipped truffle butter. Was small so we had to order 2. We ordered 2 plates of potatoes ($12?). Which kind of resembles the breakfast potatoes (home fries) you get at breakfast spots but elevated , seasoned well and a nice red sauce base and a white sauce top. We ordered some mussels. This dish was a bit confusing. Taste wise it was good, and the server did warn us. So they take the mussel on a half shell, remove the mussel mix it with some stuff and put it back on the shell, then batter and fry it. By the time it's fried you don't know which side the shell is on so you need to bite into it slowly . We ordered the chick which is pretty small portion wise (2 small thighs) and will run you about $30. Delicious sauce and very juicy. We ordered a pork chop ($48) , not sure if the pink would scare you , but it was delicious and was quite tasty I found. The mushrooms $18)was a real winner for me. Beautifully presented and an amazing burst of flavour. Served with a raw egg in the middle for dipping and seasoned well. I could have just ate the mushrooms so delicious. Next came the seafood platter. Shrimp, squid rings and octopus. Char on the octopus was amazing. The kids surprisingly kept asking for more. Shrimps were a good size and quite tasty. Then of course the seafood paella $95) came. We ordered a large and it is quite filling. There is a smaller one I think around $50. Flavor was good, portion of seafood was very good. It was a work of art. The rice was nicely seasoned and everything tasted really good. We ordered some Churros for dessert (2 PC's for $12). It comes with a chocolate sauce that the kids wanted to drink, it was tasty and dipping the churro in it was great. We asked the server if they do anything for birthdays. She told me they have cheese cake so we shared a piece of that too... Delicious.. not sure if it was a problem or miscommunication, but thought it was going to be complimentary for birthdays, or what I was less to believe. Could have been miscommunication but it was $18. It's fine though, we enjoyed our meal. I would go back for special occasions, 4 adults 3 kids meal (no alcohol) and a diet coke after tax and tip was around $450. Food was tasty , but you will drink a ton of water from all that sodium.

Inside, the restaurant exudes a clean Mediterranean calmness that instantly transports you out of…read moreToronto's winter and into what feels like indoor al fresco dining. It's the kind of space that encourages ordering a half litre of wine (their house versions are only $27) and easing into the evening. A basket of warm, crusty bread starts the meal, with our server snipping dried oregano right into the olive oil - a fragrant, rustic touch. A thick, zesty red pepper hummus also arrives for those who prefer a spread over a dip. Philoxenia offers calamari ($30.95) grilled or fried. The appetizer consists of two sizeable portions of squid with a rather tasteless "house sauce" (a seafood sauce and mayo concoction?) on the side. The calamari itself was fresh, though I wish the thicker end had been cooked slightly longer, since it bordered on gelatinous. Skip the house sauce and pair it with the roasted pepper hummus instead; it works surprisingly well. The lamb chops ($59.95) are the star: four beautifully grilled chops served with a thick smear of tzatziki, soft lemony potatoes, and simply sautéed vegetables (broccoli and green beans). For me, it's these minimally fussed-over dishes that makes for quintessential Greek dining. We added the grilled vegetables ($27.95) on the side, though there really wants a lot of vegetables. Think two thin slices of zucchini and eggplant, a single roasted carrot's worth, and a couple rings of grilled onion. What is there is delicious - drizzled with balsamic and sprinkled with feta - but for a dish centered around vegetables, I expected more. For vegetarians, a mound of rice and lemon potatoes help round it out into a decent main. One thing I genuinely appreciated about Philoxenia is they don't try to rush you. It's a restaurant that lets you linger, offering a leisurely meal in a quiet, spacious dining room with plenty of breathing room between tables... something that's increasingly rare in Toronto's newer, sardine-can-style restaurants. Philoxenia nails that cozy, unhurried Greek dining experience that makes you want to stay a little longer and sip a little more wine.

From crisp zucchini towers to baklava built tableside, every dish here makes an impression. This…read morebeautiful Greek fine dining restaurant pairs excellent service with plates that are as tasty as they are artfully presented, creating a memorable dining experience. We started with the Philoxenia special appetizer -- a striking tower of thinly sliced zucchini, eggplant, and cheese, crisped to perfection. Paired with a cheesy dip, it was an irresistible combination of crunch and comfort. For mains, we ordered the beef mousakka and a Greek-style paella. The paella was a standout -- a flavor-packed dish loaded with mussels, shrimp, and calamari in a rich tomato sauce over tender orzo. Dessert came with table-side theatrics. Layers of phyllo for the baklava were heated in honey, then stacked with ice cream -- a creative and indulgent finale that built anticipation as we watched. Service was attentive without ever feeling overbearing. We felt genuinely well cared for throughout the evening. On our way out, we noticed a gorgeous garden-style patio at the entrance. Next time, we'll be requesting a table there for sure.

The food was nice and tasty, chicken was good, small place , just for take out or cateringread more

"Super friendly staff, great prices, and the food was absolutely delicious! You get a ton of food…read morefor the money, and everything tasted fresh and flavorful. Definitely a hidden gem--I'll be back!"

Amazing and that is it! Service 10/10…read moreFood 10/10 Ambiance 10/10 Everything about this restaurant is perfect the staff the food the inside decor. This is a great spot for a romantic dinner or dinner with family and friends the setting is there!

Came here on a Thursday evening and the place was a full house! They were able to fit us in for a…read more745 reservation an hour later. There's a shared parking lot in front of the restaurant that was full too Despite the parking situation, the food and ambiance made up for it! We ordered three dishes -- the lamb chops, seared salmon, and fried calamari. Everything was served at once, perfectly crisp, not too oily, not too salty. They were all really tasty and flavorful, and we left very full! We were surprised how full we got Would love to be back again once our wallets recover

Located inside the Monte Carlo on Woodbine in Markham. Basic décor but the lunch was pretty good…read morehere. The curry beef with rice was tasty. Stable quality as well as the servers attentiveness. This place get crowded easily. So, prepare to wait for a bit or simply go early. Recommended.

Discovered this Hong Kong restaurant inside the Monte Carlo Inn. They serve Hong Kong style Italian…read moredishes, mainly rice and pasta dishes. Parking was free, and you enter through the Monte Carlo's main doors. All lunch menu items came with a drink, soup, and garlic bread. Tea time menu came with a drink. What we ordered: - Pork Chop with Honey Mustard Sauce ($23.99) - 10/10. Two large pieces of pork chops, glazed with honey mustard sauce. This dish was my favourite. - Chicken Steak with Homemade Seven Spice ($22.99) 5/10 - We found this dish to be too bland. I didn't taste the spices, and ended up having to put some black pepper just to have some more flavour. - Shrimp Linguini in Spinach White Wine Sauce ($15.99) - 7/10. This item was from the tea time menu and portions were still very big. Flavours were good. Shrimps were big. I just wish there was more to this dish. Servers were very attentive. Lots of seating inside and very spacious. Tip: If you buy a VIP card for $10, you get 10% off your entire bill each time you use it. Doesn't look like there's an expiry date on the card. After our meal, we also received a $5 coupon for our next meal.