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    NL Ginzburg

    4.0 (10 reviews)

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    Sauces for short rib
    Griffen R.

    Amazing food, very warm inviting service (similar to Bernhardt's and Dreyfus) and a great chilled but vibrant atmosphere.

    Ada L.

    NL Ginzburg located along College St. near Euclid Ave serves up Italo-Jewish cuisine in Little Italy. From the same owners as Dreyfus, Bernhardt's and Vilda's, this place, from the outside, is unassuming at first, with no signage, only a fiery red facade and a pebbled glass door. The space is moody and intimate, with wooden touches and warm lighting giving it a vintage vibe. Seating is available at the bar or in the dining room. The space looks like it can accommodate quite a number of guests as well. The restaurant and the washrooms are fully accessible. We dined at NL Ginzburg on a Wed night. Reservations are strongly recommended because for a Wed night, the place was packed by the time we left where people were waiting for tables. For parties of 2-3, there is a seating time limit of 2 hours (parties of 4-6 have a time limit of 2hrs and 15-30min). Last min cancellations made within 3 hours of the reservation time are subject to a $25 per guest cancellation fee. As we got settled into our seats, the waiter mentioned that the menu is designed to be shared where it is divided up into antipasti, primi, secondi and contorni (as well as desserts). He went through the menu with us quite thoroughly, giving recommendations along the way. Usually, he suggested that for 2 people, it is best to order 2 antipasti dishes, a primi dish (pastas/carbs), one secondi dish (protein dish, note that the porterhouse is a 13 oz steak so best for 4 people), and 1-2 contorni (sides). In terms of the wine list, there are some cocktails and a long list of wines by the bottle listed. If you wanted some wines by the glass (these are not listed) suggestions can be made by your waiter based on your wine preferences. These are the drink and food items we ordered: - Sweet peppers and smoked trout involtini ($16) - Alici spagnole, Aldergrove tomatoes ($25) - Ravioli di ricotta al burro e finferli (ravioli stuffed with a ricotta filling in a brown butter and mushroom sauce) ($31) - Bonavista cod, zucchini, salsa di capperi ($49) - Grilled turnips, pesto delle loro cime ($13) - Torta frangipane e peche di stagione ($16) - Pesca spritzolino ($19) - Glass of white wine - Stefano Zoli Verdicchio di Matelica ($18) Drinks wise, my friend and I both enjoyed our beverages! My friend said her spritz was nice and refreshing. My wine was tasty, medium dryness with some minerality. In terms of the antipasti dishes, we enjoyed both dishes. The sweet peppers and smoked trout involtini was light and fresh, great acidity where the dill cream sauce at the bottom gave the dish some needed creaminess. This was a great choice and delicious. The tomatoes and anchovies dish was also a hit - the fresh tomatoes were topped with breadcrumbs which was a gamechanger! The anchovies added some saltiness to the dish paired with the EVOO. For the mains, they were a bit on the saltier side. Upon first bite, the ravioli was salty but it mellowed out afterwards. The hints of lemon cut through the richness of the dish and the pastas were perfectly cooked with tons of ricotta stuffing inside. The ravioli with brown butter and mushrooms was a simple dish but a dish made well (maybe if there was a tad less salt it would have been perfect)! The cod was fresh and flakey as well. The salsa di capperi was a bit salty which overpowered the dish, however, the fish was flakey and cooked well. Lastly the grilled turnips was also a bit too salty but they were cooked nicely. In terms of the dessert, the peach torta frangipane was a letdown. It would have been better if there was more peach, less tart. Service wise, our waiter was great at explaining the menu and giving us suggestions. Staff throughout each course changed our plates, gave us new cutlery, and wiped down our table. Our empty plates were cleared in no time and staff sometimes came up to us from time to time to check up on how we were doing. It was near the end of our dinner experience where we felt rushed due to the 2 hr time limit. Our waiter did make a comment about this and the timing of ordering our dessert, eating our dessert and paying for our bill felt rushed as we saw that other customers were waiting for our table. One other thing to note is that the restaurant gets incredibly loud! This is not the place to have a quiet meal. My friend and I ended up shouting at each other during the meal since it was just so loud in the restaurant! Overall, there are some pretty creative and well executed dishes on the menu, however, the mains we ordered tended to be on the saltier side (if they were a tad less salty then the food would have been perfect). The service was good, however, we did feel rushed at the end which wasn't great for our dining experience. The noise at the restaurant is a huge problem so get ready to talk loudly and yell at each other throughout the night if you have a meal here.

    Bryan L.

    Already made reservations to return to NL Ginzburg this weekend, it's that good. Dinner for 2. We started with the Crostini di fegatini ebraici - chicken liver. Delicious. Their primi are intended to share so we split a Bonavista cod tortellini in brodo di pesce. Tortolini stuffed with cod is an inspired idea. Lastly we both ordered Sablefish, leeks, salsa di capperi. The fish melted in your mouth and leeks/salsa a perfect match. Their desserts are also not to be missed (see pix). The restaurant decor is basic, more of a trattoria feel. It downplays the quality of the kitchen. Wine list while diverse is a touch on the higher priced side, same could probably be said for the full meal. Service was exceptional and friendly.

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    Everything was perfect. Food, service, ambience all on point. Thank you to the wonderful staff!

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    The salsa di capperi was a bit salty which overpowered the dish, however, the fish was flakey and cooked well.

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    Paris Steak - Steak Frites - Ribeye, Double Meat (Left = Medium, Right = Medium Rare)

    Paris Steak

    4.2(10 reviews)
    2.0 kmLiberty Village

    3.5/5 Paris Steak is…read morea casual, no frills spot. You order at the counter, receive a table number, and the staff bring your food out. They offer different cuts of steak, with the price depending on whether you choose steak and fries or steak and salad. I went with the 6 oz sirloin and salad. I asked about the difference between the sirloin and the cap steak, and was told the sirloin was the leaner option while the cap had more fat. Unfortunately, my sirloin ended up being much fattier than I expected. The steak itself was cooked well with a nice char and simple seasoning, but nearly a third of it was fat, which made it feel like poor value. The side salad was fresh and light, but the dressing was very mild and tasted mostly like oil and vinegar. I can see why this place gets attention for offering steak under $30, but personally I'd rather pay a little more for a leaner cut with less waste. Overall, it was a decent meal, but not one that left me wanting to come back.

    Cute little spot in liberty village. There are lots of seats downstairs, that definitely threw my…read morehubs off when he saw two high top tables after spending a little over $100. We ordered chef's pairing and steak frites as well as two beverages (Of course both meals were ribeye steaks.) It's kind of giving fast food because you order your food when you walk in at the counter then you can go sit and they bring it to you. The woman who brought our food to us very nice but again it's a fend for yourself type of vibe.

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    Levetto

    4.1(265 reviews)
    1.8 km
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    I was visiting a friend in Liberty Village around dinner time so we went wandering through the…read moreneighbourhood in search of a good meal. We must have stopped at every restaurant and they were all packed, with long wait times. Darn! The Toronto FC were playing the CF Montréal at the nearby BMO Field. That's why it's so busy! We ended up wandering a little farther north to Levetto, a cozy Italian joint offering pizza, pasta, and wine. This turned out to be a great move because the pizza and pasta that we had were outstanding! It was a nice evening with great weather so we sat on their cozy patio and had some wine while waiting for the food. We enjoyed a great tasting pasta dish! The Pollo Con Zucca, made with tagliatelle, parmesan cream sauce, butternut squash, chicken breast, parsley, and Grana Padano was deeelicious! Known as the Carnivoro, this pizza had tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, Italian sausage, braised beef, bacon, and spicy soppressata. The crust was nice, light, and crispy. Outstanding pizza! With great food, excellent service, and a cozy ambiance, I highly recommend this place!

    This place has been on my radar for some time - as one of the "fresh pasta" place. Yet, it has…read morenever been my priority probably due to mixed reviews. I happened to be around this area, looking for some carbs for dinner. So we picked up Carbonara pasta only. Pleasant surprise. The pasta had fresh house-made texture with firm bite (in a good way, not under-cooked firmness). Noodle was thicker side (my preference). Carbonara sauce seasoning & texture were right, and on-point, plenty cheese and bacon. Good amount of black pepper to enhance tastes of all of the above. Happy experience :)

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    2.9(47 reviews)
    1.9 kmLiberty Village
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    I had to kill a little time before a show at the Amphitheatre (or whatever it's called now), so I…read morefigured I'd grab a quick burrito on my way down there. I felt like a burrito with chunks of meat in it, which led me to their Roasted Steak menu item. I ordered it with every topping available and requested the hottest spice level. It's fine. There's absolutely nothing within it that blew my mind, but I happily ate the concoction down to the last bite. I will say, though, that the Roasted Steak turned out to be tasteless pulled meat, so that was a little disappointing. And the spice level was far from extreme, unfortunately. I did appreciate that guacamole was provided free of charge. It's a little ridiculous that the majority of burrito joints charge an extra couple of bucks for the stuff, so kudos to you, Fat Bastard, for bucking that dumb, cash-grabbing trend.

    I was very satisfied with my recent burrito! They had a deal on SkipTheDishes for orders over $25…read moreyou get a free item! The free item was Cinnamon Churro Chips. These were a nice little treat, it was a huge serving as well, I'll be snacking on these for a few days! They basically taste like Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal, what a delight! I'm actually going to take some & put them in a bowl with almond milk! OH YEA! My burrito was a beef burrito with awesome fresh ingredients of my choice. My eyes were bigger than my stomach though, I couldn't even finish it! I will be ordering from here again, and perhaps I will try the "fries supreme" ;) Thank you FBB!

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    Aloette

    3.8(15 reviews)
    2.0 kmLiberty Village

    We were out and about at Liberty Village and were feeling a little peckish, so I figured it was the…read moreperfect time to finally pop into Aloette. I'd just been to the Yonge and Eglinton location a few weeks earlier, so I figured I'd get something I hadn't tried before: the Go Burger ("Quarter pound beef patty, Go sauce, crispy cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce, onions and pickles.") It's magnificent. It's legitimately one of the best burgers in the city. Everything works so well together, from that delectable crispy cheese to the addictive Go sauce to the pillowy soft bun. I really enjoyed the heck out of this burger, in case I haven't made it clear enough. So friggin' good!

    Great food when its great, but consistency is key…read more I ate here alot when they opened Summer 2021. It was great to hear a new burger place was coming to Liberty Village, and their burgers are great. The fried chicken sandwich, when its served properly (ala my first taste) is kilometers above the one from Popeyes or Chick-Fil-A. In size, the girth and quality of the chicken is top notch. Their lemon meringue pie as well- delicious. The problems came though when I raved about this place to my friends visiting from out of town. We ordered both the beef and chicken burgers. The beef burgers are supposed to come with a cheese crisp, however this time the cheese crisp was well over burnt, it was black in some areas. The fried chicken sandwich as well - our pieces were composed of a majority of batter, and some fat was on the chicken breast as opposed to our first try which was all pure meat. Because of this, the ranking is 4/5 due to a lack of consistency.

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    Small seating area. Feb 2024

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    4.3(18 reviews)
    1.3 kmOssington Strip, Beaconsfield Village

    This place has fire chicken! Fried fire chicken to be exact. Their crispy chick sandwiches have the…read moretemplate of popular fried chicken sandwiches most chains have, except you can tell they've upped the gourmet level a few notches. Both crispy and crunchy while still being moist, and unlike most places that simply add two pickles inside, they add full toppings; lettuce, tomatoe, multiple sauces, even onion and carrot/cabbage slaw! If fried chicken sandwiches aren't your thing, they have fries, wings, mac and cheese and mac-n-cheese bites - basically deep fried mac and cheese balls. Definitely worth a stop by if you're in the Ossington area of Toronto

    Since opening in Ossington Ave, I can always count on Ghost Chicken to get my Hot Fried Chicken…read moreSandwich fix with spice and crunch! They take the classic Fried Chicken Sandwich and put their twist on classics such as their OG with coleslaw and range of spice or even their Sweet and Sour Sandwich! The Chicken is always fresh out of the fryer and maintains its crunch with all the sauces and condiments between the brioche bun! The side dishes are also an homage to the South with their take on Mac and Cheese and even curly fries! The Mac and Cheese has a nice bechemel with garlic to add delicate sweetness with the al dente pasta. The curly fries are quite addicting especially with their spice blend on top ! Overall, Ghost Chicken is a great spot if you're ever in the mood for a great meal!

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