Just to add to the last review - it has been shuttered - online groups that discussed the space and…read moreowner all agreed the owner was a nightmare - so it's not a surprise the restaurant is closed - but now all of her madness is likely focused on the bakery staff at the last of the old bakeries in the west Bloor west village Janchenko's!! This alcoholic owner who becomes abusive to her staff owns this institution. - she would be smart to sell this if she doesn't get help for her anger and drinking issues

Food was good. Service was adequate. Owner was drunk and put her hands on my husband. When I asked…read moreher to step away, she asked me if I wanted to fight. The staff had to drag her away and the experience was very disappointing. She needs an intervention, and I wouldn't recommend another visit based on my experience today.

Had Winterlicious dinner on Sunday and the restaurant was fully booked -- the whole team seemed…read moreextremely busy. I really enjoyed the cozy and welcoming atmosphere. The Pork Borscht was hearty and comforting, and I loved the traditional pampushky bread. The appetizer portion was very generous. The Adjarian Khachapuri was beautifully presented. The egg and cheese combination tasted delicious, but unfortunately the dough was slightly undercooked. It felt like the kitchen may have been overwhelmed by how busy service was. For dessert, I ordered the Sour Cherry Varenyky -- dumplings filled with sour cherry and served with sour cream. This dessert didn't quite work for me. I can imagine it being nostalgic for those who grew up with it, but the filling lacked sweetness and the addition of sour cream made it taste even more tart. That said, I usually enjoy sour flavours, so this one just didn't land for my personal taste. I tried honey cake thst my friend ordered and I was not disappointed though. I would like to return and give this restaurant another try, as the extremely busy service may have affected both food execution and overall service quality.

We were here for the Winterlicious. It was a set menu that customers could enjoy different popular…read moredishes from the restaurant. They were good portion sizes and it's good price as well. This restaurant was Ukrainian style, good location in Downtown Toronto. Their website was updated to reflect new dishes and menu. We booked a reservation at 11:30am on Saturday, and they only allowed to stay for 2 hours (the waitress told us we could stay until 1:30pm when we arrived around 11:45). The lunch winterlicious included 1 of 3 Appetizers, 1 of 3 mains, 1 of 3 desserts. We got a Pork soup (Borscht), deep fried chicken (Schnitzel), and honey cake with customized caramel walnuts. We also ordered Deruny Benedict with Smoke Salmon. The soup was coming with some bread and sour cream, but a bit salty for us. As an appetizer, it was ok. The Benedict with Smoke Salmon, somehow the smoke salmon was fishy that the pancake at the bottom was also fishy. Salad within the Benedict and the sauce were great. The fried chicken was no sauce, it was a bit dry for me. At last, the honey cake came in the middle of our meal, too early. There was walnut on it, we didn't realize until see it, my little one has allergy with nuts, we didn't ask at the beginning. About their service, when we just arrived, she mentioned 2 hours limit for the dining period. I feel like she doesn't want us to stay, because we have a kid that we might not able to finish our lunch in 2 hours, or we might occupy the table too long. As first time comer, she didn't ask if we have any allergies. Lucky that we caught it. We finished within 50mins, still have enough time to go washroom and pay the bill. But we have to watch the time. Maybe we would like to relax a bit more next time.

Great food, enormous portions and friendly service. Would recommend to everyone. Will come back.read more

It was our first time at the Golden Pheasant and have to say that we were impressed with the food…read more But what's more impressive, was the huge portion of their plates. The schnitzel that I ordered (Wiener Schnitzel) was enough to feed 3 people. Mine was with the potato salad that you pay an extra $2 (worth it in my opinion) or you could get it with rice and fries. It also comes with a salad. We also ordered the Potato Dumplings (Halusky) which brought memories of my trip to Slovakia a while ago. We also ordered some Pillsners Urkell to wash down our food. The schnitzel is a bit on the salty side so the Halusky, potato salad and salad provides a nice balance. The food took a very long time to arrive so that's something to be aware of. I'm not sure if it was a one off or if it's a regular occurrence. The food was worth the wait though. My advice will be to come as soon as they are open. The decor needs improvement but you are not coming here for the ambience. The food prices might seems expensive but when you compare it with the amount of food that you get, it's really not. There's parking at the back and the restaurant it's a bit lax about their opening time which is 5pm. We arrived at 5pm but needed to knock so they could open for us. It's in the same block as Dairy Cream so it was convenient for us. We did not finish our food as we were saving room for the ice cream. It's worth a visit if you are fan of schnitzels!

The food was very well done if you come here I definitely recommend the Truffle fries. The service…read moreis very good to hear the people here are very nice congratulations to their 10-year anniversary. The Ambiance is very cozy here I like the low lighting and I like how you can see into the kitchen.

Carbonara was alright. The pasta was not al dente but I liked the guanciale. Diavolo pizza was my…read morefavourite the light spice of the salami was so nice. Barn burger is fully cooked through. My friend added the chipotle mayo to add more sauce but it was very juicy on its own and the gueyere was lovely. Enjoyable dinner.

This was my fist time trying Bosnia and Herzegovina cuisine and I fell in love with it. Their food…read moreis a good balance between Middle Eastern ad East European cuisines. This is a cozy supermarket/restaurant that offers variety of Burek, grill, platters, and roasted meat. You can also buy cold deli, dairy products, snacks, frozen meat and burek, coffee, etc. from here. We ordered Chevap's (10p pieces) and cheese burek for our meal and Cupavi and Jabukova (they both include apples) for dessert. The portions of Chevap's were more than enough for one person; they comecwith onions and garlic sauce and 10 pieces would be $13.72. As for the Burek and desserts, they're priced according to their weight. The staff were friendly and patient with us, since we didn't know what to order. I also liked the vibe there; mostly senior people from their community come together here for a chat.

Excellent kebab and burger here . I went this restaurant 2times and it was best to eat delicious…read moreBalkan food here

Idemo!! If you're around the Bloor & Islington area and want some hearty Balkan fare, please stop…read moreby here! Service/Staff is super friendly and attentive! Very spacious for group dining, couples or solo! I definitely wanted to try the Shopska salad and the Cevapi (chevapi) plate so that's what I ordered and it did not disappoint!! A must-order is the bread called lepinja (lepin-ya). It comes with a fresh cheese called kajmak (k-eye-mak) The cevapi plate comes with your choice of 3 sides - coleslaw with oil/vinegar, potatoes, diced raw onions, or baked beans. Everything was fantastic. The cevapi were perfectly done. Lepinja and kajmak were amazing. Kajmak is home-made there, and you can buy some to go! Shopska salad features cucumbers, tomatoes, onions and green peppers in an oil/vinegar dressing with a mountain of shredded feta on top!!! Soooo good!!

Came with 4 friends for dinner because we saw good reviews on Yelp and Google. I've never had…read moreSerbian food so I was looking forward to the experience. We ordered lepinja sa kajmakom, which was a homestyle bread with cream cheese. This was the star dish of the night omg, priced at $5 for 4 pieces it instantly set the meal in the right direction! We then got the shopska salad which was a salad with tomato, cucumber, onion, green pepper, and feta. Salad was mid, but it was nice to have greens as our main was the mesano meso, a grilled meat platter for 4. This platter was so filling and had different varieties of meats. The best meat in this selection was the sausage, I unfortunately found everything else a little lacklustre. Service was great throughout the night, ambiance was nothing super special. Verdict: come for the homestyle bread!! Still thinking about it haha

Part of a longer review…read more.. Some restaurants open with bravado -- neon signage, polished branding, a rehearsed backstory. Maven, on Harbord Street, does the opposite. It carries itself with quiet confidence. Chef Shauna Godfrey, a Culinary Institute of America graduate who trained at Michelin-starred Atera in New York before returning to Toronto to lead the kitchen at Momofuku Kōjin, built Maven as an extension of home. Inspired by her Ashkenazi grandmother, Bubby Rose, she channels memory into modernity. Even its name, Yiddish for "expert," captures both culinary authority and familial affection. The dining room's exposed brick and denim-blue banquettes lend it a contemporary polish, but heirloom touches ground it: portraits of family members watching over the space, and the sense that every detail has been chosen with care. The result is a room that hums with the ease of a neighborhood spot yet carries the refinement of a destination.

Wow! An amazing dinner at Maven. I saw they had made the Air Canada top 10 restaurants list so I…read morehad to check it out. I'm so glad. We went for a 5pm reservation and it filled up rather quickly. The host and all the servers were really wonderful and attentive. For a group of 3 they recommended 4 small plates and 2 large ones all to share. Something nice is that they have complimentary sparkling water which I enjoyed. We ordered the challah - both the butter and pâté versions - the BBQ salami, crispy potatoes, the turnips, the endive salad, and the chicken schnitzel. They brought out the bread and salami first as well as complimentary house-made coleslaw which was crispy, light, and added a perfect vinegary bite. The challah was warm and airy. I didn't try the butter but I thought the pâté was very nice and smooth. The BBQ salami was incredible!! The mustard was a nice compliment with the apricot flavour as well. The turnips, salad, and potatoes came next, followed quickly by the chicken. I loved everything. The pear in the salad was an unexpected highlight. The chicken was the standout for sure. I absolutely loved it. For dessert we tried the cheesecake which was nice, a good balance of tang and mild sweetness. The bathrooms are also nice with the little WC signs, the good paper towel, and the recipes in addition to other art prints on the walls. I don't normally comment on the washrooms, but these were cute. Overall, everything we ate was wonderful and the service was great! It came out to about $170 for us but we ordered the perfect amount. It was a bit pricey but I really enjoyed everything. I would highly recommend Maven.

My friend and I had an amazing dinner here! The staff was very warm and welcoming and you could…read moretell they were passionate about sharing their culture and food. We ordered plates to share, including the Georgian salad, khachapuri (cheese and egg version), khinkali (beef and pork soup dumplings), and beef kebab (single kebab) and it was more than enough food for two people. The salad was crisp and the vinaigrette helped cut through the savory flavors of the other dishes. The khachapuri is available in several varieties, and our server mixed the cheese for us at the table. It is a must-have dish--SO good. The khinkali are huge and bursting with flavor, and the kebab comes with roasted potatoes and red onion garnish. Everything was delicious, no complaints!

I have been waiting for over 2 years to eat here because I had to go with my coworker as she…read morepromised to take me and I wouldn't know what to order. Their dishes are so hearty and flavourful. It's been on the Michelin guide for 2023. 2024 and 2025. You must check it out.

I really enjoyed eating here. They make authentic pljeskavica and cevapi, served with tasty kajmak,…read morejust what I was missing after my adventure through the former Yugoslavian Republic. The restaurant owner greeted me and was very friendly, asking me about my trip to Bosnia and Croatia. He's actually a Serbian from Bosnia so this must be where the 'authentic' comes into play. Service was great and everything was clean. They have WiFi and there are several parking spots in front. As for the food, it's more expensive than many other cheap eats in the area, but it does have a higher-end ambience and the food tastes better too. I do wish the meat were a bit juicier though, but the kajmak (sour cream) and ajvar (non-spicy red sauce) do make up for it. I also wish that they had a sommun (pita-like) or any soft wrap-type bread rather than the thick and inflexible bread they used. They also serve more traditional diner favourites such as all-day breakfast and souvlaki. But go for the Balkan food.

Best goulash and warm, inviting service. A true European gem in Etobicoke. Definitely recommend…read morethis spot!

Y Not Italian used to be a great restaurant but then things changed. Originally they had 40 wines…read morefor $40 - it was good value. Last time we were there it had changed to 40 wines for $60 and the bottle we had for $60 one of our guests saw in the LCBO for $13.00 - so not so good. Food was good, but they don't seem to change the menu listings very often. Very sad, guess it's the times

Y Not Italian was introduced to me by coincidence but stayed in my life purposely. The ambience is…read morebeyond words but let me try. It's cozy comfort with style; a nonna approved space. On the small side and with a small view of the kitchen. The food is beyond words, the gnocchi being my go to favourite. But all of the food is stellar, a friend of mine even asking for nothing more than a loaf of bread and their tomato sauce. A great place for a celebration/date/or a typical weekday dinner