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    Blu Ristorante

    3.9 (212 reviews)
    PriceyItalian, Bars, Pizza
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Intimate
    Romantic
    Classy
    Moderate noise

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    Pistachio Tiramisu
    Oshynne L.

    Blu Ristorante was great. They accommodated a quick walk in, as we were visiting just for drinks and dessert. The space has plenty of seating and even had a separate area where they were having an event. The lighting is good for dinner service, and the noise level made it easy to converse without being overheard. Service was quick and friendly, and we were able to grab a quick dessert and head out without feeling rushed. If I was nearby and craving a tiramisu, I would definitely consider coming to Blu again (and I would order a pizza!).

    Flatbread
    Vivian S.

    Location- Phenomenal Service - Friendly and solid, timely Food- Hit and Miss for our group Value- Lower Ambiance - Good We were looking for a preshow option and Blu had great location being located steps from many venues. Menu was carried and they boast many specials and prix fixe options but honestly, our server kept providing us different menus and could not produce the sidewalk easel advertised pre theatre menu which was confusing for the table. Food was hit and Miss. Zucchini fritters were overcooked, salty and dense and arugula salad was simple and light. Mushroom soup was hearty and flavourful but brussel sprouts were very undercooked and lacked flavour. Zucchini noodle pasta was more like grated wilted shreds and not as expected but flatbread was nicely cooked and hit the spot. Drinks were pricey but very well made. A mixed review for food but no question service and location were positive.

    Wild Mushroom, Truffle Oil, Fontina Cheese, Arugula
    Disha G.

    Ok. I thought this will be a fine dine restaurant. No doubt the prices are fine dine but food is meh! The vibe is meh! Even the servers are not dressed for a fine dine vibe nor the music is great! I will not recommend this place. It should be a regular italian place nothing special. Also I dont eat beef so I had only like 3 options in menu.

    Sheena Y.

    Came here for a private dinner and enjoyed the food. It was a set course meal so I had the salmon and the pistachio tiramisu is a must order when come here.

    Crystal N.

    Excellent ambiance and service. Great wine list and there is lots of space in this two level restaurant. We ordered their sous vide octopus which was okay and only came with one small tentacle. It was soft but wasn't the softest or most amazing octopus I've had. The seafood linguine was nice and had lots of seafood flavors. Their rib eye was cooked well and was tender. It came pre cut and I wasn't particularly impressed with the presentation. It looked like meat piled together w some truffle fries on the side, but the meat was pretty good. Pricy but the ambiance was great!

    Ahi Tuna Tartar
    Kate G.

    Wow! Blu, a place that I thought that I had already reviewed! I dined here in July of 2024, so the exact items that I ordered are no longer fresh in my mind, but I do recall the amazing service. Each table had multiple service team members managing it. You had your server then you had the section roam that ensured that your plates were cleaned up and ensured that your next entree was served shortly after you finished your last one. I never felt that I had to wait for anything, service was outstanding. Though if I was to be honest, 95% of my interaction was with the roamer, who was amazing and my waiter only really paid attention to me for the order, asking how the food was, and giving me my bill. I had the set menu and I took plenty of photos of my meal, everything was beautifully prepared. I highly recommend checking this place out.

    Eggplant
    Sofi N.

    We celebrated my dad's 80th bday here. It is a beautiful, elegant place; we chose Sunday for the live pianist/singer. The atmosphere was spot-on in terms of what I was looking for for the occasion - classy, high-end, lively music, special. The pianist was spectacular - he takes song recommendations and we were able to have many of our requests sung. No better romantic atmosphere than hearing jazz-y renditions of ur fave songs. Our server was spectacular - extremely friendly, courteous, kind - a true gentleman. The service is impeccable here - even when i reserved the tables and tried to book more than the limit allowed on Open Table - a gentleman named Alfredo messaged me and helped accomodate my request with sincere kindness. Food: the food was good, but not phenomenal- wish it was phenomenal so it can match the service and space, cuz if so, then this place would be one of my faves and knock it out of the park. I didnt give 5 stars cuz unfortunately the food wasnt up to par. My bf's steak was very good tho, and the medium-rare was to perfection. The moroccan octopus was delicious, and so was the tuna tartare - very delicate and detailed appetizer dishes. But my main, parpadelle, was good, but not amazing. Overall still a romantic memorable time and still perfect night for my dad's 80th and a special time with the family.

    Isabelle C.

    I came during Summerlicious. I liked the appetizer and the dessert. The mains were just okay. Chicken was a bit dry. Service was pretty good. I wasn't a fan of how close the tables were set next to each other, I could hear the next tables conversations and overall it was pretty loud inside the restaurant.

    Woodfire Grilled Australian Rack of Lamb
    Alaleh P.

    We came here for a group gathering on a Thursday night and the restaurant provides us with a semi-private space upstairs. And other tables were full, both downstairs and at the bar! We enjoyed cocktails and a 3-course meal. We were welcomed with Butternut Squash Ravioli that I really liked. I ordered Ahi Tuna Tartar for appetizer, Woodfire Grilled Australian Rack of Lamb for entrée and Blue Chocolate Cake for dessert. And I enjoyed all. The service was amazing with great atmosphere. Finding a parking spot in the area is challenging though.

    Cosmopolitan
    KC A.

    TLDR: food is really good, i love the antipasti selection; our server is super helpful; good for "appertivo" style dining; nice interior; Food: 4.5/5 stars Super love the Truffled Beef Carpaccio! I listened to the people who recommended it in the menu... and im so thankful I did. Also has some cheese board: Manchego, Brie, Parmigiano; eggplant caponata as appetizer, Calamari, The mains were huge and I wasnt able to finish it. Honestly, I dont think I could after the appetizer. I got the linguine and i think it's just a bit sweet for my taste buds. Also, my friend had the Ahi Tuna with pineapple, and it was also a bit sweet for her Service: 5/5 The server was super great and extremely helpful to us. :) since we had reservations, we were seated right away. She always checked on us and explain almost EVERYTHING on the menu. Ambiance: 4/5 It was not busy initially but as we're nearing dinner time and people started to come in, we were a bit "cramped" in space and we couldnt hear each other on normal voice.

    Chocolate cake
    Khyati D.

    Amazing ambiance, ideal for a date night and even group dinners. The server Joshua was amazingly polite and friendly. Loved the service. Food was something we savoured with each bite. Enough vegetarian and meat options. Great wine collection. Next time would love to try the live music night that I have heard is good as well.

    Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon
    Clyde C.

    I came here to celebrate a friend's birthday. The food and service were excellent and coincide with the high end ambiance. Not many western restaurants use tablecloths anymore and so when one does it give a high end feel. I ordered the Truffled Beef Carpaccio and my friend ordered the Ahi Tuna Tartare for our appetizers along with the Mixed Greens Salad which we shared, all simply delicious. For the main I ordered the Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon and the Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Pesto for the side. The Salmon was delicately done to perfection and the base of Asparagus, Roast Beet and Parsnip Puree with Beluga Lentils & Quinoa added a rainbow of flavours. The side of Sweet Potato Gnocchi could have been a meal in itself and was also perfectly done and delicious. My friend had the Goat Cheese & Spinach filled Chicken Breast and raved about it as well. The portions were very generous so we were unfortunately too full to go for the deserts afterwards which was a little bit of a pity because they looked great at our neighbours table. All in all though it was an amazing culinary experience and I would definitely go back.

    Classic Cavatelli Bolognese (gluten free)
    Amanda V.

    Amazing service. Servers were very attentive. They also made sure to cater to my gluten allergy. They offer gluten free pasta. Food was very delicious! Patio seating was pretty neat; they have heaters on the patio too

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    Excellent food, great service. Good advice in choosing wine. Took away one star due to loud piano player...couldn't hear ourselves

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    Romantic, beautiful vibe and food was perfection. Will definitely come back again as it was a amazing experience.

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    This is a quiet gem near Yorkville Avenu. Lovely ambiance. Excellent food was nicely presented and served by friendly and efficient staff.

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