I'd been very curious about Resurrection since it opened a few years ago, as it seemed like it…read moremight be a cool, sexy little restaurant and bar. So when the opportunity arose to pop in for a quick drink and some food, I was pretty stoked. We showed up shortly after 6:00 on Thursday evening and the place was empty. As far as ambiance goes, the joint wasn't super promising; there was an oscillating fan sitting on top of one of the tables, a woman was caring for a baby near the back, and the music was being piped from a very clear Bluetooth speaker. Not great. The food and my drink fared slightly better. For my cocktail, I went with the Lucky Strike ("Lucky Charms Milk Punch + Nikka Days Whisky"), which I thought was fine. There was no real complexity of flavor and I thought that it was too sweet, but I basically enjoyed it. We got a couple of Dim Sum options, the Har Gow ("shrimp") and the Cha Sew Bao ("barbecue pork bun"), and they were both pretty middle-of-the-road but generally satisfying. The three accompanying sauces helped, too. I feel like Resurrection was having an off night, so I'll maybe go back and give it another shot in the future.

Discovered this new bar recently! They have a solid Japanese whiskey collection and has Japanese…read moreelements in their cocktails. For example, godless was matcha base! They have quite the menu. Dim sum is served with their housemade trio sauce to elevate the dish. If you like heat, you'll love this!! The chow lo bak go and truffle butter udon is really good. But save room for dessert cuz the tempura cheesecake is to die for!!! Happy hour is 3 - 5:30pm, 9:30pm - close.

Today, I strolled into Canto café, hoping for a moment of tranquility…read more I ordered a latte and a freshly baked pastry. The coffee was rich and smooth, the milk foam just right; the pastry was warm and crisp, with a rich buttery aroma--a perfect match for the coffee. I found a corner seat and watched the people coming and going. What impressed me most was their attention to detail. From the carefully arranged tables and chairs to the friendly staff who remembered regular customers' names, everything felt thoughtful and welcoming. It's not just a place to drink coffee; it's a place to slow down, savor the moment, and enjoy a moment of peace. Leaving, I felt refreshed and satisfied, already looking forward to my next visit. Canto is truly...

Amazing Old World ambience with a cozy speak-easy vibe. The food is incredible. Try the…read moreCreemore-battered fish and chips. You will not be disappointed!

Great pub food and service! We were so stuffed after dinner we had to be rolled out. This…read morerestaurant is big and has the Irish pub feel. There was no wait when I came here for dinner on a weeknight. They also have daily specials like 2 for 1 wings on Monday and $10 burgers on Wednesday. Mussels$12 - These mussels tasted fresh, comes with pita and is served in a red sauce. Calamari $12 - Nicely breaded, good texture and yummy dipping sauce. Cauliflower dip $11 - Comes with pretzel bites to dip in this sinfully delicious dip. It's hard to tell there's cauliflower in it since it was so cheesy. Chicken Mahkhani $17 - Juicy tandoori chicken, well cooked basmati rice and nicely spiced sauce. The private lot in front of the restaurant can accommodate about 8 cars, but there are extra spaces next door. ....| \ _ , , , - - , , _ , .../ , ` . - ' ` ' . _ \ - ; ; ; , _ ..| , a - ) ) _ . ; . ( ` - ` - ' - ' ' - - - ' ' ( _ / . _ ) - ' ( _ \ _ ) 2018

Great food, friendly service, and a welcoming atmosphere. A wonderful dining experience!read more

Berry pancakes very good Nice staff…read moreFriendly Poached egg was great Great find on bloor

Delightful venue to grab breakfast. My wife's doctor has her avoiding gluten and they were able to…read morekeep her fed. The washroom is downstairs if you've got any mobility issues. Staff were friendly and kept the coffee full.

We came here on Father's Day. I made reservations but there were still available tables. It has a…read morenice patio and open concept. The food was actually good for bar food. We got the kids chicken fingers and fries- it's big portion wise, crispy chicken Caesar wrap- great taste and chicken club sandwich- great taste as well but the bacon was a bit too over done. Fries were good overall as well. The sauce that was included with the chicken fingers were not good- not sure what it was. But my major complaint was the service- we had to wait so long for anyone to even come by with water then again super long wait to even order. We were starving, the whole process of ordering and getting our food took an hour even though it wasn't really busy and it was bar food. Be prepared to wait!

Great place to shoot some pool and good food. Service is impeccable and the drinks are well priced…read more Good amount of tvs for viewing.

First time here. Had been to this address when it had other bars, the pay parking is a deterrent…read more But street parking is free after 9pm and that's when the great deal specials begin. $5 selected pints and $10 wings. An actual good deal at a bar ! Interior is newish and clean. Customer base is rough and ready which is refreshing. Feels like an American bar. My server and bartender was Deja. She was great. I will return. One complaint would be the lighting. It's too damn bright.

My husband and I were in town for the Blue Jays game to see our friends. We couldn't get tickets…read morefor the Jays game, so they recommended that we visit the Bull on Bloor in Etobicoke. This was Game 7! Do or die! We were all adorned in Jays' paraphernalia and arrived early to get seated before it got crowded. There were already many Jays fans sitting along the tables. We sat down at the bar and were greeted by a beautiful and friendly bartender, Deja. She asked us how we are. We told her we were from out of town. She knew our friends very well, and she raced around the bar to give them a huge hug. She hugged us, too! We ordered a couple of Blue Jay beer specials, and we got very comfortable. Deja was interested in where we were from and if we had family. We have two grown kids who are away at school. She showed us a picture of her adorable 3-year-old daughter. She loves her so much, and you could see she was a great mom! It started getting busier as it was closer to game time, and at this point, there was only standing room. She had two barbacks help her get the orders in. The game was on, and it was getting louder and louder as people were cheering for our JAYS! It was complete madness with so many people that you couldn't breathe. But the environment was so energetic and fun, we didn't care. We could see how busy Deja was, yet she attended to everyone's orders and never missed a beat in a professional and friendly manner. She was truly amazing! I could never handle so many people at once. The night went by, and we all know the undesirable result of the game. The entire room was in shock, and their faces were just drained in disappointment. I felt like the overwhelming sadness was shared in the room, and we all began to console each other. At that point, some discouraged people stayed and drank some more, but we needed to go. Deja thanked us, and she ran around the bar, and we all had a vigorous group hug, knowing it would be okay. We will heal. We gave her a great tip, and she thanked us and asked us to come back again. We definitely will. I highly recommend stopping by the Bull on Bloor! We made great memories and new friends.

I've been living just a few minutes away from Kanu Bar & Grill for over a year now, and yet I only…read morejust stopped in for a drink a few days ago. I think I was intimidated because there's not much information about the joint online. I walked in and there were a few people having drinks, so I grabbed a seat at the end of the bar. After walking by for months and seeing the sign for their own Kanu Lager, I obviously had to order that. It's a very simple, very tasty lager that's super easy to drink. I'll definitely be drinking it again. I was feeling a little peckish, too, so I asked to see a menu. Everything sounded really tasty, so I asked for a recommendation and wound up with the Calamari Rings. They're surprisingly, shockingly good. They're perfectly fried and enhanced by a really tasty (and spicy) dipping sauce. I also want to single out the ambience and the service, both of which were tremendously appealing. It's a small, dark bar, which I love, and my server was helpful without being intrusive. I really don't know why it took me so long to check out Kanu. It's a really cool little place and I'm looking forward to stopping by on a regular basis in the future.

A cozy little bar close to the Kipling station, Kanu bar and grill is a good place in Etobicoke to…read morestop by for a drink or bar food without breaking the bank. Lots of options to select from drink-wise including local brews and quite an extensive cocktail menu. The food is also reasonably priced with all the bar favorites on offer. The stuffed jalapeños, onion rings were fantastic, the service great, and they even have a pool table in the basement if you are so inclined.

Had an excellent meal at Royal Meats in Etobicoke. The platter came loaded with perfectly grilled…read moremeats -- juicy ćevapi, tender steak cooked just right, and crispy schnitzel on the side. The seasoning was spot on, and the portion size was more than generous. The platter was paired with fresh garnishes, tangy ajvar, creamy garlic sauce, and diced onions for the perfect bite. We also had the Caesar salad, which was fresh and crisp with plenty of Parmesan and a creamy dressing that balanced well against the richness of the meats. The presentation was inviting, the flavors were authentic, and it's clear this place takes pride in quality Balkan-style comfort food. Definitely a great spot if you're craving hearty grilled dishes in Toronto's west end. Highly recommend for both sharing plates and casual family-style dining. Not to forget the excellent service. The staff are always friendly.

I recently visited Royal Meats Bar/Beque with a large group, and we had a good experience overall…read more Most of us ordered the beef chevaps, while I tried the Royal Cannon. The Royal Cannon was flavourful, but I found it extremely cheesy and oily on the inside. While the taste was good, the amount of cheese was overwhelming for me. I also got to try the beef chevaps, which I found to be very yummy. The bread was toasted giving it a nice crisp, the ajvar and kaymak went really well with the bread and chevaps, and lastly the portion size was huge! Service was okay. Wait times were a bit on the slower end, and when one of the servers brought someone in our party tea, they carelessly spilled some on the table, and never even acknowledged or noticed the mess they made. If I visit again, I'd probably go for the chevaps myself.

Ambiance was really nice. Service was great. The beef carpaccio was a bit salty and the fries were…read morea bit overcooked but the steak was well cooked. I forget which cocktails we got but it was tasty but too heavy on the ice so it diluted too quickly. Overall great experience. It was my second time here (both times for my birthday) and would come back again.

Great service and amazing meal! The food and drinks all came out promptly and cooked exactly to…read moreorder. Prices were fair for the food quality and environment of the restaurant. Would definitely recommend for a nice steak dinner!

I had seen La Veranda Osteria outside Royal York subway station for a few years now, admired their…read moreflower-festooned summer patio, and enjoyed the aromas wafting across the street. Finally, I visited for the first time. I had perused the menu extensively, as part of a quest to find an Etobicoke restaurant suitable for my Mother's upcoming Birthday Celebration. They had so many, appealing Italian and Italian-Canadian options, with pasta, veal, steak and seafood selections. My Mother wanted to check it out before committing to a family gathering, hence our recent visit. The restaurant is airy and spacious, with pleasant and elegantly simple decor. Its vibe is upscale casual. We were greeted and seated right away, and our delightful server offered us beverages and answered our questions about the menu. She was, throughout the meal, really excellent: charming, with a good knowledge of the menu and thoughtful recommendations. We started with some cheesy garlic bread, which was very enjoyable: a good artisan bread with plenty of garlic and melted cheese. They clearly had heeded our request for extra garlic. The stuffed pastas had been enthusiastically recommended by both the menu and the staff, so my Mother and I went for that. She had the Veal-Stuffed Ravioli, with pesto rather than rose sauce. I had the Manicotti Gratinato stuffed with ricotta, with a rose sauce. My daughter ordered the Gnocci with Pesto Sauce. All three choices were excellent, and I can highly recommend the pastas at La Veranda. Although we were feeling quite satisfied, we couldn't resist the European desserts. We shared house-made Tiramisu and the Italian, imported Hazelnut torte. They were both excellent. The Tiramisu was light and flavorful, and the Hazelnut torte was bursting with hazelnut flavor. The desserts were not too sweet, which is how we happen to prefer them. In short, everything was to our satisfaction, and more!! The prices were not to bad either. My Mother felt that this would be a great location for her birthday gathering, so we made the booking then and there. Evidently, we were not the only ones thinking along these lines, as it took a while to find a Saturday night which was not already booked up by large parties. If you want to book at La Veranda for a larger gathering, best to do it well in advance. We finally settled on an evening about a month away from the date of our visit. La Veranda is a wonderful place to gather and dine, from couples to larger parties. The washrooms are beautiful, the service is gracious and knowledgeable, and there is plenty of parking across the street at Royal York station. It is accessible to disabled diners as well. With excellent food, great service and amenities, La Veranda is worth consideration if you are in Toronto's West End.

Fantastic family friendly Italian restaurant in the Kingsway! Pizza, pasta, dessert, it's all…read moregreat. Good size portions as well. Excellent spot for a family birthday. Very accommodating and friendly service too. Been here time and again.