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    Beso by Patria

    3.9 (569 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndSpanish, Wine Bars, Tapas Bars
    Open 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Karla T.

    The interior is beautiful. But it does get loud. Between the music and the crowd, it was tough to hear each other at times. Service-wise, amazing! The hostess and our server were super attentive and kind throughout the night. The food was alright. However, the shrimp wasn't quite it. The texture was a bit off, possibly overcooked or not properly thawed. The paella, though, was still as good as I remember. Very comforting and full of flavour. I've been to Patria before the revamp and honestly preferred it back then, but it was still a nice night overall.

    Souk S.

    Atmosphere of this restaurant is amazing, with an amazing bar, Spanish decor and a luxurious feel. Service is friendly and attentive from end to end. The food is just okay with unique takes on Tapas. Stand out dish was the eggplant - it was thin sliced, fried and served with a soft cheese. Manchego croquetas was also very good. Some of the issues I had was the beef carpaccio (which was sliced too thin), and didn't taste like beef, potatoes bravas (was over-seasoned). Value for money is poor, when you compare to authentic tapas in Spain...but I guess this is elevated tapas in downtown Toronto. 3.5/5.

    Best churros ever spectacular give me 14 of them

    Went on a Saturday around 7 pm and the energy in the room was high. I've been here before they rebranded to Beso but didn't think much of it. The vibes were easily one of the best on King West. The space feels lively and celebratory without being chaotic, which makes it great for a fun dinner out. We did the $65 winterlicious menu, started with the scallops, which were excellent and one of the highlights of the meal. They were well executed and full of flavor. For mains, we ordered the mushroom paella which was surprisingly delicious and flavourful, and the short rib skewer, both of which were very good and satisfying. The food overall stood out compared to other Winterlicious menus we tried. We ordered champagne to share, and the glassware was beautiful because of these "stars" that were bubbling. The real star of the night, though, was dessert. The churros were the best I have had. Crisp on the outside, soft on the inside, and perfectly sweet. I would honestly order two portions of churros next time instead of trying another dessert. Service kept up with the pace of the room and everything flowed smoothly. This is easily one of the stronger spots on King West and somewhere I would return.

    Carlo F.

    Great service from our server, Ata. He helped us with recommendations from the menu to share between two people which was the right amount to feel fed and satisfied. The ambiance is lovely in a dimly lit moody space. The food was good - we liked the jamon croquetas the most, while the oxtail pinxto, beer salad, and seafood paella were okay. We tried a few cocktails which were nice; for the sangrias, we tried both red and white, and the red stood out best between the two.

    Paella Patria
    Bryan L.

    Table for 4, Saturday night. Regal restaurant with a beautiful bar in the center. Calm environment that would be perfect for a date or romantic night out. They do also have a private room upstairs on a balcony, great space for any celebration. Split jugs of red Sangria. This is a dry Sangria that really grows on you. Not much fruit in it but also didn't need it since it wasn't sweet. The appetizers/tapas were the highlight of the meal. We had 5 in total. The Datiles (dates wrapped in Iberian pancetta) were outrageous. The mushroom Croquettes are highly recommended. Octopus was good. Wagyu meatballs didn't impress much. One of the four of us loved it. I felt that the spicy sauce made it hard to appreciate the quality of the meat. The Iberico de Bellota, aged Iberian ham, was excellent. As a main we split a large Paella Patria ($68) - see photo. It does take 45 minutes to prepare which worked fine since we were focusing on tapas first. This wasn't my favorite paella. It was good but didn't really wow us with flavor. Some felt that the quantity of rice was lacking. Seafood inside the paella came out perfectly. For dessert we had the tres leches - see photo. Delicious. Service was excellent and enhanced the dinner. Prices are a touch on the higher side but not unreasonable.

    Interior design is very interesting
    Clyde C.

    This restaurant has now been renamed Beso by Patria. I was here last weend for a friend's birthday. I would say its overpriced and underwhelming. The decoration and vibe is like a night club, the interior is beautiful, the service is ok, but the food is just so so. We tried many dishes ordered by the birthday boy including Hamberquesa "smash burgers" (just ok), Shishito Peppers (good), stuffed olives (just ok), Oxtail Pintxo (too sweet), Seafood Pealla (average), Wagyu (not very good which is unusual for Wagyu), and some other dishes I can't remember. I would recommend bringing a date here for a drink but not for dinner.

    Capón al ajillo [cornish hen].
    Benedict T.

    There aren't a lot of Spanish restaurants in my neighbourhood, so I'm glad I made the trip downtown with family. Patria offers amazing food and excellent service. We made reservations for a Saturday night in advance for 6:30pm. The restaurant wasn't too busy when we first arrived, but it sure was packed by the time we left. I don't recall ever seeing a walk-in line but regardless, easier to make reservations and secure a table. Our waitress was very attentive throughout the entire meal - offering insights into how many dishes to order, which dishes were her favourite, and which dishes are a must-have. For a table of 4, we ordered 6 small tapas (iberico ham, blistered peppers, hamachi ceviche, spanish octopus, argentinian shrimp, braised oxtail), an item from the grill (cornish hen) and a large paella to share. The smaller dish tapas were perfect for sharing amongst the 4 of us, supplemented by generous portions of cornish hen. Each was seasoned perfectly and unique, though our family favourites were definitely the umami iberico ham, succulent argentinian shrimp, beautifully grilled cornish hen and definitely the hearty paella. We were quite amazed with how well everything was cooked, specifically the seafood which typically is poorly done, overcooked, and rubbery, but not at Patria. The food tasted fresh and the spices never overpowered the natural sweetness of the ingredients. We absolutely love dessert, so we basically ordered all the items. Our favourite was the new Florones con Limón - a nice, light, refreshing citrusy pastry, though the decadent Torre de Chocolate was a very close second. We were pleasantly surprised by how much pistachio flavour was in the Pistacho Tres Maneras, so that's also a must try if you have the stomach space after eating everything. The ambiance and decor were stunning, only exceeded by the level of service from our waitress. She didn't hesitate to stop us from overordering, and actually recommended to pace ourselves before bombarding the table with dishes we couldn't finish. Needless to say, the service was top-notch. I can't wait to come here again, definitely a restaurant I'd recommend!

    Sandra M.

    The inside of this restaurant is beautiful and the vibes are great. Service was fine but the food was disappointing. We ordered the paella and I was not impressed. It was overpriced, especially for the portion size, and lacked flavour. The croquettes were fine, but again, not worth the price. Not sure if I will go back.

    Paella Patria
    Susanna W.

    Patria has such a nice, romantic atmosphere, perfect for a date night, not to mention absolutely delicious food. If you come here you have to try their paella - the Paella Patria was one of the best I've had. As their paella takes 45 min to make, make sure to order early and get some apps. For apps, we got the bone marrow which was super delicious as well. Such a high quality restaurant that we will definitely be coming back again!

    Churros
    Takeshi K.

    3.75/5 Came here for my partner's birthday dinner on a Tuesday night with her brother. Great ambiance and our server was also great. Datiles $16 3/5 I thought this was quite unique so I decided to give it a try after reading the reviews. It came in 5 it was all too sweet for all 3 of us. I liked the profile of it if it wasn't as sweet as jam. Croquetas Setas $14 5/5 This came in 3 so the portion felt a bit small but it tasted fantastic. Very nicely cooked on the outside with a nice creamy, truffle flavor that tasted just right. Beef tartare $16 3.5/5 It looked promising but I found it way too vinegar-y. Seared foie gras $28 5+/5 This was amazing. It was the highlight of the night. The foie gras had an amazing texture that was just right, melted in your mouth, and tasted sublime. The combination of the walnuts and figs added a great texture and taste to the dish as well. Pulpo $23 3/5 This dish didn't make sense to me. The octopus was done well, but the combination with the potatoes just did not go very well. It was also quite bland. Roasted bone marrow $24 3.75/5 It was more of a beef cheek marmalade dish than it was a bone marrow dish. There was not a lot of bone marrow, and the lack of flavor by the bone marrow was compensated with the beef cheek marmalade. Paella patria $70 3/5 This was quite disappointing for a namesake paella (or 'homeland' paella). The seafood was cooked well but the rice just tasted like tomato rice with a tiny bit of salt. The seafood was tasty and on the saltier side so my partner was wondering if they made the rice less salty so you can eat it together. I do agree that the seafood and rice go well together if eaten together but there was too much rice for that. I'm not complaining that there wasn't enough seafood. The rice just lacked flavor. Churros $16 4.75/5 The churros was crispy yet fluffy and the sauce (dulce de leche and coffee chocolate) had the perfect amount of sweetness. I loved the bitterness of the chocolate as well. A bit pricey though. Tres leches $16 4.5/5 This felt sweet but it was quite perfect. It went down so smoothly. Good but also a bit pricey.

    Seabream Cruda
    Reh L.

    One of the few spots on King West I frequent, Patria does spanish food incredibly well. Their paella is great and they have a lot of other great classic dishes - especially their meats and cheeses. To be frank, I remember this spot being a bit better pre covid - it was an easy 5 stars for me then - and I still love Patria but it didn't quite blow me away as well as it did before. Here's the rundown of the food: - Croquetas: delicious mushroom croquetas with a truffle relish, I love the texture on these - Crudo: a classic with perfect balance of acidity - Pan Con Tomate: one of my favourites, so simple yet so elegant - Meatballs: these were much better when they were wagyu, but they're still pretty good now - Patatas Bravas: another one of our favourite dishes with lots of egg and a lightly crispy potato - Seafood Paella: loved the scallops especially but I do remember it being seasoned differently when I came here pre-Covid, still pretty good nonetheless Overall I'd say this is a delicious spot to try and I love the vibes here - especially the art with some wonderful paintings on the east side of the restaurant. It's on the pricey side, but worth experiencing at least once.

    Anushri T.

    Came for a company dinner. Lovely, vibrant and classy atmosphere. We had a set course. Service was great. Food was good too.

    Erez Z.

    Excellent Spanish restaurant on the King West strip. Been there now for around 10 years so it must be good. Its my first visit back in a few years and I was not disappointed. Service was better than ever and the atmosphere was still very cool. We had a bit of everything from wine to cocktails and everything was great. We did tappa's all around and is the best way to enjoy this place. Bone marrow with the beef topper was off the hook. Best dish of the night. Second best dish was the garlic shrimp. So good and flavourful. I loved the sauce i scooped it out with a spoon and put it on my bread. The dishes I was not impressed with. The tomato bread was tasteless. No salt or olive oil. So you have amazing bread and nice tomatoes with great presentation but no seasoning. This may have been a kitchen mistake I have no idea but not to standard. The chicken liver pate was a bit funky. Something in the dish made it sour either the jam or something to do with the topping threw the dish off. Cheese dishes are a bit disappointing. For almost $50 you get 3 x 1oz slices of cheese and for the most part of the menu this was my least worth it though the cheeses are very good it a premium dish overall. I still think this place is great but they had some off dishes. Be prepared to spend around $100/ person. Thanks for another fun night.

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    Overpriced. Paella doesn't have much flavor and is unlike the real thing in Spain. Ok as a try but wouldn't come back

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    0.5 kmEntertainment District, Downtown Core

    Same Same serves contemporary, modern, and fusion Thai and Lao dishes in Toronto's entertainment…read moredistrict (on King West). The location was ideal for theatre-goers, as it was right across from the TIFF building and a stone's throw away from a lot of theatres in the area. The interior was spacious and modern, with a lot of tables and seatings extending to the back of the restaurant. It was quite empty when we went on a weekend afternoon, so service was prompt. The food was excellent!! They put creative spins on classic Thai dishes that turned out very well. Review of the dishes: 1) Raw Oysters (fresh raw BC oysters with roasted chili jam, fried shallots, and house nam jim seafood sauce) - They were like raw oysters in typical Western seafood restaurants, but with a Thai twist. "House Nam Jim Seafood" is a Thai dipping sauce commonly used for steamed or grilled seafood, made of garlic, chilies, lime juice, fish sauce, and cilantro. This sauce, in addition to the roasted chili jam, created a mouthful burst of flavour when the oyster was eaten in one go. The roasted chili jam created a heat effect in the throat, which made it warming. The fried shallots added a nice crunch, in contrast to the smooth raw oyster. This was definitely a unique spin to the plain raw oysters. 2) Larb Crispy Brussels Sprouts (fried Brussels sprouts with lemongrass, cilantro, lime juice, chili flakes, toasted rice powder, fried shallots, and coriander) - I was excited to see a vegetarian version of larb on the menu! Larb is a Lao dish typically made with minced meat, fresh herbs, lime juice, fish sauce, and toasted ground rice. Instead of using meat, they subbed it with crispy Brussels sprouts. I liked the crunch of the Brussels sprouts, but found the dish to be too salty. 3) Eggplant Salad (fried eggplant with black tiger prawns, mint, shallots, Thai chili-garlic lime dressing, and sliced medium soft-boiled egg) - This reminded me of the Filipino dish of tortang talong, except the egg was served on the side instead of being pan-fried and coating the eggplant. The eggplant in this dish was fried and quite sweet & spicy, which I didn't really like. I liked the pieces of black tiger prawns, shallots, and sliced medium soft-boiled egg surrounding it though. The egg especially was perfectly soft with a bit of a gooey egg yolk. What surprised me was the presence of pomegranates in the Eggplant Salad. I always see pomegranates as a common ingredient in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines, but never in Thai dishes. It was a pleasant surprise, and it showed that the creative fusion of Thai, Filipino, and Middle Eastern / Mediterranean elements and ingredients worked well here. 4) SS Egg Fried Rice (jasmine riceberry stir-fried with eggs, green onion, and garlic) + jumbo lump crab meat add-on - This was the dish that made me come to Same Same, and it did not disappoint! I thought the fried rice tasted unique compared to the fried rice I've had at other Thai and Chinese restaurants. It had a strong wok-char look and flavour, and they used jasmine riceberry, which made it taste more chewy and nutty. They did not skimp on the jumbo lump crab meat, and there were "jumbo" pieces of real crab. It seems rare to get real crab (and a lot of it) in fried rice in Thai and Chinese restaurants, so this fried rice was a winner for me. 5) SS Pad Thai (fresh rice noodles, tofu, eggs, peanuts, tamarind, chives, bean sprouts, banana blossom, lime) + black tiger prawns add-on - The tofu and bean sprouts were the stars in this dish. Although the black tiger prawns that we chose as an add-on were really big, for some reason I really liked the tofu in this pad thai more (more flavourful). They used fresh instead of dry rice noodles, which we could tell because the noodles clumped together quickly as soon as it cooled down. 6) Wok Vegetables (stir-fried yu choy sum and green beans) - As simple as this "side dish" was, this was my favourite. We asked for it to be cooked without any sauce because that's how I like my veggies (not a fan of vegetables doused in so much oyster sauce / any thick sauce). They were able to accommodate our customization request, and the dish came out perfect. The green veggies (yu choy sum and green beans) were also still quite crisp and not overcooked, which earned them extra points.

    Was so excited to try Same Same and their Samemer-delicious menu for July!…read more Came today with my plus one and we ordered: Appetizers: - deep fried wingette with ma kwen jeaw sauce: I felt the sauce was a bit too sour and salty yet addicting! I kept coming back to it. It came with 10 wings and it was deep fried really nicely, didn't feel too oily. - shrimp toast: house made brioche with cucumber relish and added the peanut sauce espuma. I love bread at baseline and this brioche was so nice and crispy. The cucumber relish was refreshing and slightly sweet. Mains - same same pad thai (vegetarian): now that I'm reading the menu it looks like they use fresh rice noodle but I found that the noodles were SUPER chewy, more chewy than other thai places I had. I appreciate the freshness of the noodles but would also liked if it were a bit easier to chew. Would also have liked if there was more veg in the meal. - ngowpochana chicken cashew: this came with crispy chicken thigh stir fried with (really SPICY) dried chilis and cashew nuts with a side of mixed purple? rice. The rice was tasty and the chicken was really crispy! Came out in small pieces and it was good but was not blown away. Desserts - mango sticky rice: so so good, love how they put butterfly pea in the sticky rice. Mango was ripe and soft, coconut cream was strong, and the jasmine riceberry puff added a great crunch to the dessert. - pandanas kaya toasted brioche: I would return for this dessert. My partner and I LOVED this dessert and how carmelized the toast was, it was divine. Final thoughts We loved the desserts and appetizers but felt the mains weren't super special. Staff were friendly. It did take us a while to get our food- appetizers came quick but took more than half an hour for our mains to come and waited more for our dessert. It was pretty busy but maybe they're still getting their groove as the Samemer delicious promotion brought in an influx of customers.

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    Grey Gardens - Scallop crudo with white kimchi, cucumber and green onions

    Grey Gardens

    4.3(154 reviews)
    1.0 kmKensington Market
    $$$

    We were group of 6 dining for a special occasion. When we made our reservation, the staff offered…read moreus the semi-private table by the window. It was nice to have a more secluded spot, but the seating was quite drafty/chilly and dark, so didn't quite capture the warm ambiance of the rest of the restaurant. We were also offered a wonderful family style tasting menu for $90 per person. Overall, the food was fantastic, especially the seafood options. The dishes were innovative and fresh. Stand-out dishes: - Smoked Fish - chips n' dip - Scallop (raw) - chicken fat, green strawberry, serrano pepper - Tomato - feta, green olive, red onion - Sea Bream - peas, cumin, scallion - soooo good I would re-order all of the above in a heartbeat. So delicious. The following dishes were good but not amazing: - Bread - cultured butter - Ravioli - cheese curd, potato, leek - Crumb Cake - coffee, pumpkin - Quince - foie gras, sponge toffee And the following dishes had some flaws (though still enjoyable): - Spaghetti - chorizo, peppers, stracciateila (way too salty) - Half Chicken - truffle, green bean, gravy (chicken was quite dry) The portion sizes were sufficient. And the service was really attentive and quick. I wish they had more non-alcoholic drink options.

    Everything we ordered at Grey Gardens was well done. The meal was perfectly paced and permitted…read moreconversation between dishes. The menu has a number of options that have good variety and still pair well no matter what you decide to order. My personal favourite was the smoked fish. We made a last minute reservation, and we were meant to head out by a certain time, but the host told us that she was able to make some adjustments for us to keep the table for longer. The interior is cohesive and is a surprising change from the Kensington neighbourhood outside.

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