I came here for a few drinks and snacks with a friend one afternoon…read more I wasn't sure what to expect, but was pleasantly surprised. The environment is warm and cosy, the staff very friendly and charming. Against my better judgement I ordered the sangria and was rewarded with a nice, simple drink that wasn't the typical abomination of saccharine fruit salad with booze, but a nice refreshing quencher that was pleasantly tart. I enjoyed it so much I had two! My friend had their sangria and then their colossally huge aperol spritz. It was too sweet for me, but she really enjoyed it. I also like trying out different vermouths, so the bartender walked me through their options, and I opted for his personal favourite. For food, we had their: Oxtail croquettes which were really delicious! There is some spice in there, but it is mild. Big flavour, so it's good to share. Pan Con Tomate, which was a nice simple side dish in between two flavour bombs. Grilled beef short ribs - very flavourful, but a tad salty. It's a small dish but it packs a lot of flavour. Overall, from what I had, I would say that they have succeeded in the drinks with snacks category. We only sampled a few items, but they were big on flavour, so perfect to share with friends over drinks. I'm looking forward to trying it again soon!

Taberna Social is a warm, lively spot that does a great job capturing the spirit of Spanish tapas…read moredining. I love the tapas style of eating with shareable plates made with well-balanced flavours, making it ideal for group dining. I liked the seafood paella and oxtail croquettes. The space itself feels inviting and stylish, blending rustic Spanish touches with a modern vibe. The service is friendly and attentive without feeling overbearing, adding to the relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. It's also a very easy walk from the subway line and street cars.

Smokes and Mirrors is a hidden gem I discovered recently! It has a cozy setting with fewer than ten…read moretables, so it's rarely too busy, and you can usually snag a same-day reservation. We've been back several times now, and the food quality and service have been consistently excellent. They always start you off with a complimentary plate of cheese and bread, which is generous enough to be filling on its own. We've tried quite a variety of dishes and enjoyed almost all of them. Dishes we've tried: - Bone marrow: Best enjoyed hot, with a nice refreshing flavour. - Miso black cod: My favorite dish here -- honestly better than what I've had at many Japanese restaurants. The fish was fresh, cooked to perfect tenderness, and beautifully flavored. - Salads: My son loved it; I found it fairly ordinary. - Mushroom pizza: Great dough, creamy, with generous toppings. Really enjoyed this one. - Watermelon and burrata: No complaints at all. - Shrimp pasta: Well-flavored with a solid portion size. - Steak: Not what I expected -- a thin, deep-fried cutlet rather than a premium cut. The only dish I didn't love. - Oxtail: A seasonal special, cooked wonderfully tender with a bright, refreshing flavor. Loved it. - Chocolate mousse: Another standout -- you really can't go wrong with a good dessert. Overall, I highly recommend Smokes and Mirrors if you're looking for fine-dining quality at great value ($50-$80 per person), paired with a quiet atmosphere and warm, attentive service.

Best new restaurant in Vaughan…read more The chef and staff are first class. The food here only gets better every time I come back. The classics and the new stuff. The place is cool and small but great. I have done private parties and it was a blast.

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.

We decided to come here for my partner's bday celebration as this place has a long history and has…read morebeen a stable in this community area in the Danforth for quite a while, so we were excited to taste some authentic Greek. We booked our reservation through their online phone system which was kind of unique as it takes down her info and number and time we wish to reserve for.... Our whole group arrived promptly for dinner on the weekday and was greeted at the front who appeared to be the owner with glasses. We told him our reservation name and time and info, and he checked but for some reason couldn't locate our info, but eventually found it... We were seated and because it was 7pm, it was busy... We sat there waiting for someone to greet us or to receive menus... Nothing for over 10+ minutes. We've seen new people come in and they got menu, water and bread pretty fast.. We were starting to wonder is it because we're not Greek or something to not get any attention... Then, our server informed us that he'll be with us but he was quite busy, so we understood... Poor guy didn't have the support staff to help him accordingly... Eventually, we got some water, we got menu's and we got some bread, so we ordered the following... Fried Calamari- $26+ - They have grilled or fried option, and really, can't go wrong with either one, but we got the fried version and it tasted quite good and fresh... It came with a small little cup sauce of tsitsiki. Cheese Saganaki- $19+ - An older gentlemen would come out with this hot pan with cheese and he'll pour some liquid on it which will make it flambee, so that is interesting but also a bit of a fire hazard if it catches someone nearby... - The cheese can be said to be salty, a bit sour, and would be fitting to enjoy on some bread that you're given with some butter... Eating on its own is okay. For mains, my bro got the meat entrees which consists of lamb chops, grilled chicken kabob, and sausage for $33+ and it comes with side greek salad and steamed veggies and roast potatoes. My partner got the pan fried cod fish with cold potato mash.. I believe its $30+... The fried cod fish tasted like salted fish in a sense, but a bit dry for our liking... Not sure it paired well with cold potato mash though. Lastly, we got the grilled octopus tentacles with side greek salad, and roast potatoes and steam veggies for $36+. - My bro gf and I both got the same dish, and when we ate the grilled octopus, it didn't taste fresh and the texture was not good. We didn't really mentioned anything until the end because our server was quite busy... They mentioned their seafood is fresh every two days or so, but we can tell the difference between the calamari freshness versus the octopus... We didn't want anything, but thought to share this concern as they admitted there was another table that expressed this as well... We didn't want anything out of it, but just sharing our experience really... As a proactive owner, they should realize this and know the correct resolution to ensure customer satisfaction, but basically disappeared. One thing to note, we gave the front desk owner our bday cake, which we'd assume they'd put it in a fridge to keep it cool or something, but they didn't, so when we got our cake at the end, it melted and was quite a disappointment... It appears this owner not only lack the basic services to customers and attention, but doesn't realize birthday cakes should be in the fridge to keep the consistency to enjoy after... For spending close to $300, you'd think this staple establishment would be a wow factor for services, food and quality... We can say, the only real effort came from our server trying to salvage the night and all, but still the lack of care from the owner really show this isn't the place to be and to consider elsewhere. Overall, the highlight was the calamari, greek salad... Everything else wasn't really much to brag about or stood out.

Wonderful food, service and ambiance. Cano is a popular spot on St.Clair Ave. W. and for good…read morereason. Our table enjoyed everything we ordered - salad Verdi, Ceasar salad, kale salad, chicken Parmesan, funghi pasta and grilled chicken. We were all too full to order dessert so we will have to return. Thank you for a special evening.

Oh my hidden gem right here!!! One of the top best Italian restaurants I've been to. The interior…read moreis small but beautiful and the staff are so friendly it's amazing. We ended up sitting at the bar as we made our resos a bit late. I highly recommend making a reservation considering how busy it was and how small the place is. Food: - fried calamari: 5/5 stars. I'm a sucker for a good calamari and this hit it on the dot. The sauce it came with was really good too! The food came very quick. - vodka pasta: 4.8/5 stars. This was absolutely delicious. I also love vodka pasta and this was made to absolute perfection. - truffle mushroom pasta: 5/5 stars. The pasta pieces were full of flavour and rich mushroom truffle taste. Delicious - Tiramisu dessert: 4/5 stars. It was yummy don't get me wrong but it was a bit expensive for the size of it. It had some Nutella hazelnut flavours too which was yum. Overall, highly recommend and I would 100% come back again!! The kind man at the bar also made my friend and I paper flowers that we got to take home. Great service.

Came for after dinner drinks and a small nibble, so we settled on Please sir, some mieux and…read moreSiren's Sin cocktail. Both were very nice, when I preferred the Siren's Sin as I enjoyed the brighter flavors. For nibbles, we ordered the lamb baklava. It came as a little nest of kataifi with a braised lamb shank and topped with aioli and pistachios. The sweet and savoury flavours were interesting and made for a good small bite. Nice ambiance and service, but I would expect it to be a pricey meal.

Had to update a few more pics bc I went back! Asked for Ty…read moreto be my server again, and just like my first experience he was great. Make sure to ask for him if you want a knowledgeable and excellent service.

We were out and about and looking for somewhere to grab a drink and some food, and we happened upon…read moreBar Neon. I'd been many years ago and remembered digging the place, so I figured it was the perfect choice. We walked in and the place was pretty full, but we did manage to snag a couple of spots at the bar. Our server was super friendly and helpful, and if we were in the mood for a pizza, he recommended The G.O.A.T. ("Monforte chevre, Kasseri, charred green peppers, arugula-walnut pesto, house pickled hot jalapenos, honey, everything bagel crust"), so that's exactly what we got. It's a great pizza. I was a little taken aback by the sweetness on my first bite, but as I kept eating, I discovered that the various toppings all worked really well together. I had intended to just have a slice and take the rest home, but it was so delicious we wiped the whole thing out. We also grabbed a couple of cocktails and they were terrific, too. Bar Neon rocks.

Such a cute place with nice spacious patio. Went there for a drink( KW sprarkling cidre) during…read morehappy hours and would return for some food next time.

The food is always delicious and the service is always great! Nice ambiance inside as well!read more

Food is consistently well prepared, tasty and of generous proportions. My favourite being the…read moresalmon, which is grilled to perfection every time I've had it. The prices are fair and on par with other restaurants in the area. The service is very friendly. It's a family business, and they do truly take care of their patrons. Add to that, that the interior of the restaurant creates a comfortable and inviting ambience and you've got a winner. Oh, and the patio is very cool with a ceiling of grapevines and twinkling lights hanging down the wall. I would warn that it's very loud, unfortunately because it's right on the corner of Pape and Mortimer so traffic's right beside it, but they have created an enclosed space with a look of a garden, which makes up for the loud noise.

I can't believe that it's been most of 2-years since we were last here but we're *not* disappointed…read morethat we returned. This time we booked a Friday night table with a party of 5. For our meal we ordered 2 paellas and 7 tapas, I think we could have actually traded out one of the paellas and maybe, maybe, added another tapas. In addition to the food we shared a pitcher of white Sangria. Everything was wonderful, the dishes were well prepared, arrived quickly (allow about 20-minutes for paella), and were hot. We enjoyed our meals and used the bread to sop up the sauces as we couldn't let them get away. This evening's flamenco performance included two musicians and a dancer. As always it's a powerful and intriguing performance. It's always a treat. I'm sure we'll be back long before another 2-years go by.

This place is charming, with it's colourful interiors and flamenco show on Fridays…read more Stopped by for winterlicious and the food was pretty good too. Standouts were the absolutely amazing bacon wrapped dates with almonds and honey, and the poached marsala pears. Also got the beef tenderloin with whiskey sauce and fries which is one of their most popular items - beef was pretty tender and whiskey sauce was interesting. Service is friendly. Place has a warm vibe. It's like a party in someone's home.