Because we enjoyed Sara, we decided to try Rasa next. The vibes are definitely similar with the tasting menu of small bites. The food had some tasty components and interesting combinations, but when comparing directly to Sara, I think Sara still wins for me. A couple plates here landed slightly salty for my taste. The cocktail menu is also very creative. The service was amazing. Everything came out quick, the team was friendly, and the pacing was great. Overall still a lovely evening. However, Sara is still my favourite of the two. read more

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Cute little spot on Harbord. We got a spot at the bar cause it's usually more interactive, but it wasn't here. Next time we might just do a table. But if you want to see how the kitchen works and drool over dishes comes out, this is the perfect spot. The service was ok. We did the classic tasting menu with wine pairing and our wine pairings kept coming later and later, which was also disappointing. I also got their award winning cocktail, down by the bay. It was fantastic! But the food was great. As part of the classic tasting menu you get 6 savory dishes and a dessert (to share). They start you off with an amuse bouche of bread with tomato cream. I could eat a whole basket of those. The courses are broken up into 3 pairs, so for the first we got the chopped salad and spicy ceviche. These are two of their best dishes and I wouldn't miss getting them. For the next course we got the chickpea fritters and country style ribs. These dishes were ok. The chickpea fritter was good but the ribs were overcooked, dry, and didn't have the greatest flavor. It would've been more flavorful with a good glaze. I would skip these dishes next time. And for the third course we got the rasa burger and truffle gnudi. The burger was good, but it was just a burger. The gnudi would be something I get again. For the final course we got the sticky bun. These bun was a very dry at the bottom, but otherwise good. I might try the ice cream sandwich next time. Cause it looked amazing too. Overall, great experience and a place I'd come back to. I'm glad I did the tasting menu, but if you're coming with a larger group, just order the whole dishes a la carte. read more

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Dropped in for dessert after having dinner nearby. Place is very dingy feeling. I've been here before and know the food is great, but the dingy feeling is so prevalent it feels a touch unclean. Staff was fantastic. We were given a glass of prosecco for our wait and a dessert was comped because it was a birthday. Aside from getting free stuff, the attitudes of the staff were great. We sat at the chefs counter and had a chance to chat several times with the cooks. Sticky bun: delicious and creamy. Candied bacon was a nice touch. Ice cream sandwich: ok. Cardamom was a touch overpowering. Texture was nice. Down by the way drink: Apparently award winning. It was nice but not my style. More my fault than theirs. Several main dishes looked very nice like the burger and the fish. Will be back to try other things too. read more

This restaurant truly lives up to its reputation as a Michelin establishment; the dishes--from the presentation to the flavors--are excellent. I will certainly be back again. read more

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Took a very long time to get the food and on top of that the food portions are terrible for the price. The staff were alright for the most part as it was a busy hour but I felt as our table was neglected due to the small number of people at the table. read more

I was in the area one evening and looking for a quick bite but stumbled upon this gem. This is a Michelin rated restaurant but I was luckily to get a table with a walk in. Tried their Crispy Flat Bean Salad and Coconut Calamari. Truly amazing dishes. Crispy Flat Bean Salad had crispy quinoa something I never tried before. Very creative. Despite the star rating, the prices were surprisingly reasonable. read more

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We had a lovely summer evening on Rasa's patio. Service is lovely and attentive. 8 sharing plates worked out just right for 4 adults, with my favourites being the country short ribs and the port steak. I was really looking forward to the sticky bun, but was disappointed as it was too soft and slightly gummy for my liking. Thankfully the ice cream sandwich saved the day. read more

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The food at Rasa never fails, it's a great spot for a nice occasion or a casual experience! The service is top notch and they definitely look after you and explain the menu items. The menu is pretty unique and has nice spins on dishes with in-season ingredients, as well as menu staples. We had the seasonal tasting menu with several courses and each one was amazing! read more

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The restaurant had a comfortable atmosphere, the waiters were friendly and professional, the food was delicious, and the ingredients were fresh. Overall, I was very satisfied with my dining experience. I would recommend it to my friends! read more

This was probably the best meal we had in Toronto. My husband found this restaurant on the Michelin bib gourmand list while we were in town for our anniversary and I'm so glad he did! There was great variety of food and it was all so delicious. They were also able to accommodate his gluten allergy. He got the steak tartare (I unfortunately could not have it bc I'm pregnant but he said it was good!) and we shared the calamari and short rib. All were so good. He also go the green bean dish that was just ok. For our anniversary they brought us some complimentary chocolate ice cream which was so rich! read more

Rasa - Calamari - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I don't say this often or lightly, but this might have been one of the best meals I've ever had. From the service to the cocktails to the ambience to the (of course) food. The meat dishes all stood out, but don't sleep on the ceviche or the desserts! The mango rita comes with a whole slice of dehydrated mango. The short rib, steak tartare and lobster ravioli were all amazing bites... And the price is right! read more

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Be sure to make a reservation because this place was fully booked. The ambiance of the restaurant was laid-back but nice. Service was extremely attentive. Rasa is known for their small sharing plates and they recommend 2 to 3 dishes per person for a full meal. There are also options for a classic tasting menu ($65 pp) which consists of six of their sharing plates and a dessert, or the full experience which consists of eight of their sharing plates ($85 pp) which includes some of the more luxurious options, and a dessert the portions are catered towards the size of your group. We opted for the full experience, which included the spicy, sea bream ceviche, chopped salad, smoked trout, sweet potatoes, cheesy ravioli (which is not on the regular menu), ribs, poached salmon, and steak. For dessert, you can choose from one of the three options. We opted for the sticky bun. The dishes that stood out to us the most were the spicy sea bream ceviche and chopped salad. The ceviche had such a delicious Thai spicy peanut sauce and bits of sesame snaps which added a nice sweetness and crunch. The chopped salad, although doesn't look special, was one of the tasty salads I've had in a while. The crunchy harissa chickpeas really made the dish. A special mention for the deboned ribs as well as they were extremely tender. Everything was delicious and well thought out. I would definitely come back. I think the tasting menu is a great value and we were stuffed by the end of it. read more

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This is a really cute spot for a group gathering or a date. Small plates that are super shareable. Friendly staff read more

Rasa - Truffle nudi - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Pretty good, though perhaps not quite up to the hype. Came here with a couple people and we shared: - chopped salad 4/5 - chickpea fritter 5/5 - spicy ceviche 5/5 - mezcal trout 4/5 - coconut calamari 5/5 - steak tartare 3/5 - ice cream sandwich 4/5 My favorite dishes were the spicy ceviche (really interesting take on ceviche with spicy peanut flavours reminiscent of a Thai dish) and the coconut calamari (great seasoning). The chickpea fritter was also a really interesting and tasty dish with the blueberry glaze. Some of the other dishes were less impressive (the steak tartare was tiny and served on something that was not particularly crispy or crunchy; and the crispy sunchokes with the mezcal trout were oddly chewy). I also had the port light (pretty standard, not very memorable) and their award winning down by the bay cocktail (quite nice). Service was excellent and the ambiance inside was intimate. We sat on the patio with our doggo where it was a bit more casual. Overall interesting and tasty food, but rather small portion sizes. It came out to $270 for three people after tax and tip with 1-2 drinks each... and my partner wanted to order pizza an hour or so later. Our server had recommended about 4 plates for 3 people but even after 6 plus dessert we were just barely full. So while I would probably come back I would note you're paying for what you get. read more

Came for dinner on a Friday evening. We had made reservations for 8 pm. Our server was amazing. He was very friendly and helpful and he recommended that we try the classic experience as that was a tasting menu of their famous and popular dishes. We decided to try that and added the steak tartare. The steak tartare was very good but the portion was small and a bit pricey for what you got. The chopped salad was delicious and and chickpea fritters were very good. The spicy ceviche was delicious as well. The truffle gnudi was good. The starters were all very good. For the mains, we had the Rasa burger and the country style ribs. The burger was ok but nothing special. The ribs were very tasty. For dessert we had the sticky bun and the carrot cake. The sticky bun was very good and the carrot cake was ok. A solid 3.5 stars overall. read more

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This place was great. Cool vibe, people were nice. We sat inside. We ordered 7-8 sharing plates between three of us, which was enough. Ice cream sandwich was excellent. read more

I made a reservation at the beginning of May for the end of the month with the intention of trying the tasting menu. However, after seeing reviews mention that their tasting menu ends in the summer, I contacted them inquiring about the last day (which happened to be mid-May). Since they offer half portions on many dishes, I opted to go with that instead, but was pleasantly surprised when the menu introduced the "summer experience", a tasting that started just the previous day! For $55, you get 8 courses plus your choice of one of three desserts on their menu! Talk about an amazing value. We started with the amuse-bouche, a bite-sized cheese bread with crème fraiche (the perfect savoury starter). Next we had the steak frites tartare, another bite-sized course that came with tallow potato topped with tartare, bearnaise, and chive. With the crisp of the potato and creaminess of the sauce, it was one of the best tartares I've had - coming from someone who orders tartare at every establishment that offers it. I only wish there was more! While the chopped salad was decent, the spicy ceviche was our favourite of the night. The sea bream covered in chilli sauce, sesame snaps, peanuts, yuzu, and Thai basil was a flavour explosion. My one critique is that it could use something on the side (bread?) to soak up the sauce as there was an abundance of toppings/sauce. The chickpea fritters came in a close third place. The country short ribs were the only dish that fell short of expectation, as they were quite dry. The truffle gnudi was served with a walnut pesto and parmesan crisps. Finally, we had the infamous Rasa burger where each ingredient (bread, sauce, and kimchi included) was made in-house. The burger was seasoned well, cooked to a medium-rare, and quite meat-heavy. At this point, we were extremely full and asked for a to-go box for the dessert. We chose the sticky bun which we enjoyed later that night. A tasting menu at this price is unheard of, especially with the amount of food we were served and the elevated dishes made with quality ingredients. Do yourself a favour and come check it out before it's gone! read more

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We had the summer experience tasting menu and it was absolutely delicious. The staff presents the food like a well oiled machine....you can tell they are foodies just like us who take pride in what they are doing. We all agreed the Rasa burger is the best burger we have ever had. The spicy ceviche, the country ribs with Dashi grits, the chickpea fritters, and the beef tartare (we had to order a second helping of that) were all phenomenal. The most phenomenal thing of all? Being served by Prima.... What a true delight you are. You made our experience extremely special.....thank you, thank you, thank you! We will be back. Next time we're in Toronto, we'll check out Sara too. read more

We got so lucky with this place! All the reservations were fully booked, but we decided to try our luck and walked in, and we got seated. Total win! The vibe inside is really cool, kind of rustic but still cozy. We ordered several things, the chickpea fritters, spicy ceviche, calamari, Cobb salad, branzino, chicken Milanese, and ribs. Everything was solid, but the branzino was definitely the standout. The ceviche and ribs were also big hits at our table. Awesome food, great service, and a cool space. read more

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The shared food setup, preparation, and flavors at Rasa were SO GOOD!!! Very tasty flavors all the way around and high quality, inventive ingredients and preparation. Minus one star for drink delays and timing. There was a significant amount of time between our drink order being made and our food order, yet the amuse bouche and our first 2 plates came before our drinks. Admittedly this is a major downer for me when dining. If you don't mind it, ignore me. The amuse bouche was a fluffy, crispy cheese puff that tasted almost exactly like a Cheeto (my friends said this) or an extra toasted Cheez It (this is what I tasted). Such a good start! Our dishes then started coming and the sharing concept kicked in. We had chickpea fritters: the best my friend said he has ever had, crispy-fluffy-spicy goodness. Both rib preparations (beef and pork) were cooked and spiced to perfection and oh so tender. The only dish we had that was unremarkable was the tartare. I'd go back for sure to see whatever new things the chefs at Rasa came up with! read more

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Dissappointed to say the least - I had been recommended this spot so many times that I had to check it out but I'm really surprised by the Michelin recommendation. The staff seemed uninterested and inattentive, and the food was unbelievably average. I think this place used to be amazing, but has since downgraded in terms of quality quite a bit - I had seen photos of their various octopus dishes but when I ordered it, you could barely tell octopus was even featured in the dish! The plate was covered in a mountain of chorizo sausage with maybe 4 small piece of octopus Definitely not coming back anytime soon read more

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No one checked in about the food during the dining experience. Was overpriced and food was not worth it. Regretted getting their sticky bun, which I was looking forward to the most. It was room temperature and very dry. read more

Absolutely delicious! In Toronto for the weekend and so glad we kept checking for reservations. Scored a spot at the bar and was able to sit in the front window. A great way to also watch people on the street. Things start out with a tasty little amuse bouche - a bit sized cheese bread with jalapeño (I missed the actual description). I wasn't thrilled to order a "chopped salad" but this isn't you're average chop - its full of fresh flavor and truly unique. The spicy ceviche was also a top choice since it truly different from any ceviche I've ever had. Certainly no complaints about the truffle gnudi or chickpea fritter either. Service was incredibly welcoming and walked us through each dish. Will definitely make a stop back on my next trip to try more dishes. read more

Rasa - Amuse bouche to start things off - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

We ordered four dishes, which came with an amuse-bouche--a Brazilian cheese bun. It was a lovely little dish that elevated our expectations for the subsequent courses. For starters, we had a chopped salad and spicy ceviche, which I would say was the highlight of the entire meal. The spicy ceviche was my favourite and is a must-try. It had influences from southeastern cuisine, which I thoroughly enjoyed. For the main course, we ordered truffle gnudi and a Rasa burger. As a fellow Korean, I found the Rasa burger appealing to my taste buds, and it's definitely worth trying. If I go back again--and I'm sure I will--I would order different dishes, but not because any were bad. One of the staff suggested that the fish dishes are great, so next time I will try those. Overall, I really enjoyed the experience and would definitely revisit it. read more

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One of my favourite restaurants in Toronto! I've come here a couple times and they nail everything from the food to service, all in a cozy casual atmosphere. You really can't go wrong with any of their dishes, though there are some standouts for sure including the chopped salad, spicy ceviche, korean inspired burger, chickpea fritter, brussel sprouts, and sticky bun. But really everything is great. On our latest trip I went with a big group and Rasa was super accommodating to every dietary restriction (thanks Paige and Ken!) and everyone was super happy with our dinner. The food itself is not pretentious at all which I really love - it's simple, quality ingredients, which have been truly elevated. Everything you eat pops with flavours and they do a beautiful job harmonizing different types of flavours together to create explosiveness in every bite. Can't wait to come back here! read more

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This place continues to be mind blowing. The staff are wonderful and helpful. The cocktails are so balanced and the food will be fantasizes about for weeks. We got two orders of the gnudi. The flavours and fractures are so wonderful. The rainbow trout was wonderful as were the crispy Brussel sprouts with cauliflower cheese. Unreal. I can't wait to go back! read more

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This Company advertises 'Gummies' which supposedly help neuropathy, and the advertise that any dissatisfaction and they will give a full refund. However when I requested a refund they gave me 1/2 and told me to keep trying for a few more weeks and if there was no improvement, they would give me the remainder. When I contacted Customer service for the second 1/2 of my refund, I encountered very rude staff who talked about restocking charges and many excuses not to refund the remainder. For example they said if I accepted the first 1/2 refund, I was not entitled to the remainder! The very rude staff eventually hung up the phone. This Company is unprofessional and I believe that they are not allowing access to complaints, only good reviews. [Only 4 reviews] I believe it is a scam! Don't buy from this Company User's recommendation: This Company do not stand behind their advertising ... don't shop here! read more

We came here to celebrate my partner's birthday in September. Not knowing what the weather would be like, we booked an indoor table, but I wish we got to sit on the patio because it ended up being a warmer evening and Rasa's patio looked really nice. I had been to the Food Dudes' restaurant Sara before, and Rasa is quite the opposite (as are their names). I ate on the 2nd floor of Sara, which is bright white and minimal. Rasa is under street level, with moodier, bunker vibes. I had seen great reviews of Rasa's tasting menu online, but our waiter said they no longer serve set courses. We ended up getting: - Truffle gnudi - Chickpea fritter - Spicy ceviche - Rainbow trout - Duck breast My favourites were the ceviche and duck breast. The truffle gnudi was a little salty, but all other dishes were solid. For two people, 4-5 dishes is a good amount. A great spot for a unique, global menu. read more

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Perfect place with the option to order half plates since I wasn't very hungry when I went there. They don't have much options in their menu but whatever they had was yummy. Tried their truffle gnudi and lamb dumplings. As mentioned earlier, I was able to order half plate which was the right portion for me. They also offered a complementary savory which was good. A little too late Mocktail with yolk base was yum. Must try! It wasn't easy to get a spot in the restaurant as it is always crowded and they go by reservation. read more

Recently tried their classic tasting menu here and it was delightful! Asian fusion is one of my favourites Started with 2 signature cocktails - pineapple cardamom Margarita and the apricot gin smash delicious and loved the flavours! Chopped salad was amazing - loved the combination of flavours, featuring quinoa, jalapeño feta, harissa chickpeas and sumac - love the latter two spices and just gives it a delightful spin on this salad Spicy ceviche was one of my favourites - featuring sea bream, peanut sauce, sesame brittle and Thai basil, what a beautiful combo of flavours and adds complexity to the ceviche~ Rasa burger and brussel sprouts - spouts were beautifully charred and paired with scotch bonnet vinegar, cauliflower cheese and fried onion. Burger was delicious with provolone cheese, with a twist of gochujang Mayo, pickles, scrapchi sandwiches between a brioche bun, it was delicious and super filling even just with half a burger! Truffle gnudi - I don't usually like gnocchi type things, but this was really good! With local mushroom, portobello soil, walnut pesto and Parmesan chips Then we move on to the other main - artic char - with parsnip, brown butter apple slaw and sage chimichurri, perfectly seared fish The dessert was amazing - pineapple upside down cake with a mascarpone semifreddo, ginger biscuit and pineapple curd. Perfectly delicious and light and fruity, a great way to end such a delicious and filling tasting menu~ read more

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Came on vacay and this is the only reason I feel a draw to come back to Toronto THE best meal I've had... soooo delish, staff was very attentive, I enjoyed myself throughly. Don't you want to open a restaurant in the SF Bay Area? :) read more

Rasa - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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A resounding 5 stars, people. I don't even know where to start with Rasa, everything from reservations to ambiance, food, and service was beyond all expectations. This restaurant does absolutely everything right and I will explain why we loved it so much. Firstly reservations are booked online through Bookenda, super easy and quick. Not a lot available on a Tuesday night but we snagged an 8:15pm reservation. Once booked we got a confirmation email right from the restaurant and on the day of I got a text from a real person confirming the reservation. I was even able to ask about the menu via text and got a prompt, friendly response. Super cool and convenient! We arrived and were seated at almost exactly 8:15, our waiter showed up with some water right away and explained the menu to us. We opted for the classic tasting menu having never been there before, we wanted to sample their more well-known dishes. Our server was genuine, friendly, professional and funny throughout. Him and the rest of the servers were amazing and knowledgeable about each food item. Now for the food, everything we ate from the tapioca bun to the dessert was a complete 10/10. The flavours and textures were so incredible; complex, comforting, familiar, yet new and exotic all at the same time. I couldn't believe how good everything tasted. Portion sizes were perfect and my husband and I have bigger appetites. Everything was phenomenal but our highlights were the burger and the sticky bun for dessert. I can go on all day about each individual dish but I'd be writing a novel if I did that. The restaurant is kind of cozy, rustic, but cool and modern at the same time. It's casual and down to earth. These aren't cheap eats but the value is 100% spot on. The tasting menu is $65/person but I think it was well worth it, considering dining anywhere in Toronto will often cost around that if not more. I don't know why I waited so long to dine here but it's a new favorite for sure, I'll be recommending Rasa to all my friends and family because it's too good to miss. This is a true gem and all the good reviews are truly deserved. I have not a single negative thing to say about this establishment. Overall just a genuine, delicious experience that everyone has to try! read more

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Wow! Visiting Toronto and wanted to get out a bit from downtown and saw some great reviews for Rasa. We had the salad, ceviche, chickpea fritters and key lime ice cream sandwich. Everything was fresh, amazing and innovative. We hadn't had anything like any of the dishes. Best dinner anywhere in a loooong time. Highly recommended read more

Delicious food and drinks to unwind on the weekend! We got seated on the north east side of the patio and it was gorgeous - sitting under a large tree with the patio lights made our experience. I tried their award winning cocktail "Down by the bay" and it was unlike anything I've ever tasted but loved it. The "where's the smoke margarita" was spicier than I expected and I like spice, so that threw me off a bit. Combined with the milder spiced lamb dumplings, it was a bit too much for my liking so I would avoid pairing those together. The pea pasta was extremely refreshing for a summer night and the beef cheek burger was my favourite. Overall, had an amazing time for a spontaneous Friday night out. The bill for 2 people after tax and tip was close to $150 (no dessert) a bit more than we planned to spend. read more

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Food is always amazing. I forgot though that you should only go to Rasa when you can sit outside. Sitting inside it is dark which is ok but the musty stale smell is a turn-off. See you again in the summer. read more

Summer tasting menu 2025 = legitimate value for the money. Everything was tasty. Ceviche and burger were standouts. The ribs were the least impressive, but still a solid dish. Easy going environment. Overall, a solid choice that will not disappoint. read more

Always a 10/10. We come to Toronto once every 1.5-2 years and always always always visit Rasa for dinner. The entire experience is unbeatable from the service, to the drinks, to the incredible food. The chop salad and ceviche are must haves imo. Don't sleep on Rasa - read more

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Rasa got a wonderful rustic cabin vibe going, and it pairs well with their flavourful menu. The ceviche was one of the best I've had; the Thai flavours were perfectly balanced and the seafood was incredibly fresh. And the chickpea fritters were the perfect accompaniment, with just the right amount of crunch and a delicious sauce that had my taste buds dancing with joy. The short rib and sunchokes were delicious, but the beef was definitely a bit overcooked. The attention to detail in every dish was simply incredible. Each plate was a work of art that tasted just as good as it looked. I could tell that the chefs had put a lot of thought and care into every element, from the presentation to the flavors and textures. And I have to give a special shoutout to the service team at Rasa. They were attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely seemed to care about making our dining experience the best it could be. Overall, I cannot recommend Rasa highly enough. The food is exceptional, the service is outstanding, and the overall experience is definitely well worth your money! read more

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Great service, good food and atmosphere. Did the tasting menu at $65 CAD per person. Chopped salad, chickpea fritters (yummy), ceviche, truffle gnudi (yummy), grilled octopus (yummy) and rasa burger ( yummy). Desert was a sticky bun.. the best I ever had must get if you go. read more

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Delicious food and great service Sat on the patio and had a very enjoyable evening. read more