Ok so I really wanted to say I loved this place. Here's the thing: - The restaurant and decor is beautiful. Great for photos. - The service was also excellent. - unfortunately we ordered a number of apps and I do feel that most of them were a little over priced. Most were quite good (carpaccio, arugula, and the ricotta toast). Others were meh (the beets, and the calamari) - we also had the gnocchi and the mushroom pizza - I didn't particularly enjoy the gnocchi... the pizza was better. Couple cappuccinos to finish. I would come here again but maybe request more of what is most popular on the menu. read more

I had brunch at Figo last Sunday and was quite impressed. We arrived and got seated right away being we had reservations. The table for the 2 of us was quite small but at the same time it was kinda cozy. The waiter attended to us right away and brought water with him which I loved because at some restaurants you are a) waiting for the waiter and then when they arrive you have to b) wait for them to return with your water. He asked us what would like to drink and I got the white Pinot which was the special of the day and my girlfriend got a cappuccino. It was not too long before he returned with our beverages to take our orders. He asked if we had any questions about the menu and I asked for his breakfast favourite and he suggested the pancakes. I wasn't in a pancake mood (I always get the pancakes) so I asked about the eggs benedict and he said they were really good so I opted for it. Our breakfast arrived very quickly and it was delicious. The hollandaise was very appetizing and I enjoyed the smashed potatoes. The tomato focaccia was the perfect pairing with the eggs and completed the meal. It was light but also filling, perfect. I will definitely be visiting Figo again it exceeded my expectations. Oh! and the interior of the restaurant is decorated to perfection. I love the white wire chairs and wooden tables. Everything looks clean and pristine. Definitely my type of spot for brunch! read more

i guess the interior looks nice, but nothing else about this place justifies the prices. the food is awful and expensive

Every single thing was great. Cocktails, apps, mains, dessert, and service. Rare in this city, sometimes. read more

Had my birthday brunch here after wanting to try this place out for a while and I wasn't disappointed! Lovely decor, great service and delicious food! I had the Eggs Benedict and was so excited to eat it that I forgot to take a picture before eating it haha. Also tried the dessert special that day, which was an almond cake that tasted good and was not overly sweet. Would like to try dinner here another time! read more

Figo - Eggs Benedict (half eaten) - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

We came here looking for a quick bite to eat before going to the Bodyguard Broadway show @ Mirvish Theatre around the corner. Trendy. Great atmosphere, near downtown core of Toronto. My partner in crime shared seared salmon, fettuccini pork, with red wine and for the finish, their Tiramisu cake. At this time, Figo was rated in the top three restaurant and we can see why. Yup she got her red vino too. The good: The service impeccable, our waiter was well versed and even recommended our food and wine. The bad: You need to call ahead to reserve, rare you can just walk in like we did. Uber it in downtown. The ugly: parking downtown Toronto is pricey. Across Hooters restaurant. Our single guy friend said that having this view isn't that bad. Tip: place for group parties like Christmas. Intimate dinners. $$$-$$$$ read more

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First impression, absolutely gorgeous Italian restaurant. The interior is decorated in a very simple yet chic style. I really enjoyed the ambiance. The location of this restaurant is at the corner Adelaide and John Street, but you have to look up to see the restaurant name. I kind of got confused looking for the restaurant because the patio for Figo is right next to Fox and Fiddle's patio (right next door), so I thought it was all the same restaurant. We didn't seat outside in the patio because there was already a lot of people there, so we opted to seat inside. Our server was very friendly and funny. He wasn't overbearing, but he made sure that our water glasses were always full. The only thing I didn't really like was that he would catch bits of our conversation and make funny comments. Other than that the service was great. The food was good. I really enjoyed the House Ricotta. We ordered the House Ricotta with pork belly. It was really good, except that the sauce was a bit thick. For my main, I ordered the House Sausage Pizza. The Pizza was good, the sausage was a bit spicy. But it was the right amount of spicy. Overall, very good experience although a bit on the pricey side. But a good place to go for a nice Italian meal. read more

Made reservations for my birthday and to my surprise, they were fairly empty. I love the ambience of the restaurant - it's soft and intimate. Bonus points for coat check! We ordered the pork belly ricotta with maple glaze, zucchini fritti with crema fresca and honey, beef carpaccio, and a cacio e pepe pizza all to share. All the appetizers were amazing! Each had an excellent balance of flavour, texture, and presentation. I never order pizza at restaurants and I definitely regretted it. Really not a fan (as my sister would say). To finish, we had a tiramisu, panna cotta with amarena cherries, aged balsamic and salt, and a latte. The tiramisu tasted like chocolate than coffee. The cherry, balsamic and salt on the panna cotta was too overpowering that I felt like proportions were not right. Otherwise, the flavour was unique and tasty. My latte was cold so I asked them to make me a new one that was hot. read more

If you want to try unique Italian cuisine try out Figo in downtown Toronto!! Their style of cooking is a spin on traditional Italian dishes, but they still maintain the flavourful and mouthwatering taste of Italy. Their food is scrumdiddlyumptious (shoutout to Roald Dahl)!!!!!!! Highly recommend their starter of fried zucchini with yogurt sauce and grilled octopus!!!! The zucchini are fried to perfection and are so light and airy!!!! The yogurt adds a welcome creaminess while the honey adds another dimension of flavour with its sweetness!!!! The grilled octopus is extremely tender and pairs well with the flavourful potatoes and chickpeas!!! Their pizzas are so light and crispy as well!!!! Definitely recommend the one that has egg on it, Cacio e Pepe!!!!! The egg adds an extra layer of creaminess that makes the pizza so flavourful!!! One of the pasta dishes, Spaghetti a Limone, though has a very prominent lemon flavour, so be wary if you order that dish!!!! The restaurant also has a great, modern atmosphere and is very elegant!!! The alcoholic drinks are also so light and fruity!!!!! This place is a must try!! read more

What an overpriced place. We had the sausage pizza, burrata, and zucchini fritti for a quick dinner. Everything came off as just showy, but really not flavorful. The burrata did not feel fresh, and I really wonder if "micro-melons" (i.e. cantaloupe pieces that are cut in 5mm cubes) added anything to a cheese dish. The best parts about our experience here was everything except the food: the accommodating and friendly waiters/waitresses and nice atmosphere and decor of the venue. read more

The patio is lovely at Figo! Really enjoyed lunch here. Only thing is they don't have summerlicious on the weekend, which I didn't know about but the food and atmosphere definitely made up for this. I had the sopressata pizza which wasn't too oily and very thin. My friend had the Figo breakfast which wasn't super special but not bad, the potatoes for the breakfast was really good though! The location definitely made the experience! read more

Figo - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The Bucatini... sooooo gooood!!!!! The pizza is amazing- they have a pizza stove in the kitchen! The decor is lovely and service is great. Patio seating in warm weather is a must read more

Took my friend here for lunch and was not disappointed. The atmosphere was very pleasant and the staff were very friendly and welcoming. Food was appropriately priced and was delicious. Did not have to wait too long for anything as our waitress was very attentive even though the restaurant was crowded. My friend and I both thoroughly enjoyed our meals and we will definitely come here again. read more

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A lovely brunch in a pretty environment but Figo didn't possess anything in particular that would make me rush back. Highlight: Beautiful setting and close to downtown core read more

Made reservations for 1:45, got to the restaurant at 1:35 and the hostess said they were just cleaning the table which was fine cause I was early. So my friends and I waited outside and went back in at 1:45 to hear that the ladies at the table were just paying and waiting to clean the table so they told us to sit at the bar which was fine. It was nearing 2:00 and the table meant for us was still preoccupied. Eventually at 2:10 we were told that the ladies weren't moving so there is another table we can sit at, which we were excited to finally be seated because we were all getting really hungry at that point. Service was really slow, they took forever to take our drink order and even longer to take out meal order... A brunch that should have been 1.5hours max turned into 3.5 hours... The food was good but they never asked us if we wanted more drinks or how our food was... which we wanted more drinks and trying to get anyone's attention was impossible! For a restaurant so finicky about reservation times (I got an email and phone call reminder the day before) they dropped the ball on that... Even though the food was pretty good. Over service was terrible... They never apologized about seating us 25 minutes late. And for a pretty trendy/fancy place that's pretty low.... read more

we got there earlier than the reservation and so there found us a seat at the bar. We ordered two drinks - the unlovable and I forgot what mine was called but it was the 2nd under Delicate cocktail selection (if that's helps) it was delicious and light. I loved the bar design with its white and gold accents. The decanters on display were beautiful and the stools were comfortable . We ended up waiting a while for the table and when we saw them set up a table for two at the window we thought for sure it was ours but the hostess ended up seating two guys that just came in. When my husband inquired, they immediately set up another window seat that just became available. It was fine and we had no issue. The manager came over to apologize and offered us sparkling wine. The waiter was fine, not overly friendly but wasn't rude. He did his thing and we did ours. another waiter cane by our table to drop give our appetizer and he was good with some recommendations. The food - I don't remember the names of the menu items. 1. Zucchini frites - yes! The lemon and honey was a fresh twist along side the fried zucchini. It made a light but tastey dish. I'd go back just for that. 2. Lamb. - got it medium rare, it was so good! 3. Duck pasta - also good. Lots of duck and mushroom, creamy sauce. 4. Pancetta pizza - this is probably the only thing I wouldn't get back. The pizza was very cheesy and I thought the pancetta would cut through that. But it kind of just blended in. The waiter did say we can get pizza anytime but we didn't listen - I suppose we were just hungry 5. Dessert I forgot what we got. We were so full we got it to go. The bill was about $200 but it was worth it. We have a special night out with really good food! read more

Everything we tried on the menu was great. Would highly recommend the steak and the margarita pizza. Last I went was on a Sunday and the restaurant wasn't so busy which was great because the service was exceptional. We had a movie to catch and managed to get in and out in about 40 minutes. read more

Figo - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Top notch. Indoor and patio. Service and food. Clean and beautiful spot. Great ambiance and character in downtown Toronto. Like a real city should have read more

Atmosphere 10/10 at 8pm. Our group of 5 ate appetizers, dinner and dessert here. I'd recommend this restaurant to others specifically to have a drink and experience the atmosphere of the restaurant, then continue exploring the city for the rest of the evening. It has a classy but warm, spectacular inviting vibe once inside. read more

Figo? More like No-go. I'm giving a couple of stars solely based on the absolutely gorgeous decor, but I think we can all agree that isn't the reason we go to restaurants ... I am a huge fan of Italian food, but this place completely missed the mark for me. I ordered the casarece, basil & hazelnut pasta - the pasta was not al dente, but instead undercooked and lacked flavour. Very small portion for $18. My friend was equally disappointed at the price she paid for 3 small scallops ($26), which didn't come with a side and were quite rubbery. The server recommended that she get the kale as a side for $11 and my friend hardly touched it as it was completely flavourless. There are SO many incredible Italian places in Toronto, but unfortunately, this is one that I won't be returning to. Go here if you want to be impressed by stunning decor (maybe order a drink?), but I wouldn't suggest ordering the food. read more

Very bad food, very over priced. We ordered grilled octapus, eother the chef doesn't know what grilled means or I don't have a clear expectation of grilled food that I was shocked when I got octapus with chickpeas soup. Ordered pizza and it was very dry. Don't suggest at all. Go to hooters on the other side, you will have a better food. read more

Ordered tiramisu here. Not my favorite. I have tasted better tiramisu in Montreal. I felt like it was frozen and defreezed when needed. I could be wrong. I should try their pizzas next. The ambience is really good though. read more

The first wave of people to go here were impressed. Early adapters are inclined to think their unique experience was special. Then came those, showing up on the pretense that this place earned the hype, it does not. Fregulia was abysmal. Think alphaghetti with extra salt and you have a, similar, but better tasting dish. Burrata was good, but you can't really fuck up cheese. Gnocchi was on point. Each of the other pasta dishes we tried were nasty. The dearth of fresh tomatoes is unforgivable. Their most popular appetizer, which is basically a tower of zucchini chips, is tasty, but not something I'd come back for. Figo has found a subtle and classy way of putting ads in their menu (incl. movie times for the TIFF Lightbox across the street) Props to the marketing and design teams, thumbs down for everyone else. read more

Went to Figo last September and the food was phenomenal, but went back this week to a changed menu and food that didn't taste good to the point where we left and went to eat elsewhere. So disappointed read more

Hands down, the worst pasta I've ever had. Both Pacheri and the clam pasta are blend, flavorless. The pasta noodle is dry and flavorless. I can only taste the lemon and that's it. Not edible. read more

@FigoToronto @nowtoronto @torontolife #FIGO #YELPTO Figo has been making it to too many top10 lists in Toronto. The blogs should really have "mystery eaters" go to this place to really experience the service. The clean design, nicely clad servers, and the decent enough food all go into a 1 star category when the servers start misbehaving. Some detail to my experience: We were a bachelorette party of 9 looking for a classy brunch. So we made prix fixe reservations at Figo. That's about $32 pp (taxes and tips included). But these guys couldn't care less. NOTE: We were not a rowdy party. But we were an evident bachelorette group with matching shirts. We walk in, it's a nice day and we think about sitting outside. I voiced our request to the hostess - "Do you think you could seat us outside?" Her response, accompanied with a frown was, "No.." and after a few seconds "I'll check." With that she disappeared for a good 15 mins. Finally, we were seated outside. Another pretty rude lady came by with the water - and kind of clink clanked her way through in a way you don't expect at a classy brunch place. Anyway, the next guy - who was our server - took the cake. He came by, and without introducing himself clink clanked away the plates infront of us because we were doing prix frix. Then, without a smile on his face, he took our orders. The menu is in Italian and not one of us is - we wouldn't usually know what an Arancino is. Everyone had quick questions for him while ordering. All of a sudden, after taking 5 orders, he goes "hold up and pay attention please..." and then describes the 3 appetizers on the menu. He didn't take the time to go through the all the choices for the entrees and desserts as well (about 6 more items) and none of us wanted to really ask him another question after that sudden outburst. Next, he starts bringing out our teas, coffees and mimosas. No milk, sugar or stirrers, we ask him for some. And he responds "I only have 2 hands..." 15 mins later, we still didn't have stirrers and half of us were using our bread knives to stir. He did bring us the milk and sugar in dishes that were unclean. Then he comes to our table, and starts pulling at the unopen napkins so that the cutlery falls on the table. We'd been given a fork and a knife for our meal; it was probably assumed that we'll eat our appetizers with our hands because he didn't bring out spoons. Upon asking, he brought out spoons and asked which of us wanted them. Meanwhile, some of us had already dug into our appetizers with the stirring spoons or the meal forks. There was a huge wait between our appetizer and entrée. We didn't really dare to say much. But we did ask the server to bring out the desserts right away. The food was okay at the best. I am never going back. The reason I am detailing this experience is so that whoever reads this review, picks another place for brunch because I really don't want these guys to ever get any business. While the server was misbehaving, the manager of Figo (who's a total daddy btw) kept looking and smiling at us in a creepy way. But he didn't once approach us to find out if we were doing okay till the very end when half of us had already paid our bills. Our annoyance was a giveaway and he was standing close enough to notice our displeasure. The server's name is Bruno as per one of our receipts. If the manager is reading this, he should fire him. And Figo messed with the wrong group. 3 yelp elites and 1 newbie in the crowd! read more

Really gorgeous atmosphere, great space on the patio, but the interior decor is worth sitting inside! Perfect for date night, group brunching, cocktails, or other events. The food was really good quality (We ordered a variety of pizzas to share) as well as wine to drink! I definitely recommend going to Figo!! It also gets really busy so I suggest making a reservation as well. read more

Food is average, ambience is fine, but my real issue was the service and the attitude of the place. I made a reservation for out of town guests well in advance, and received a call a few days before the reservation that "due to high demand on that day, the menu will now be a prix fixe menu", at a much higher price than I intended to pay for my group. To me this is unacceptable and says something about management. If a guest makes reservations, to call a couple days before and say the menu is now limited and at an increased price is not right. This needs to be stated at the time of reservation. The lady I was speaking to offered no apology for the last minute change and said "it is a management decision...a lot of people are reserving for that night." That's not right. I am fairly forgiving for a poor experience, or a server having an off day, however this just rubbed me the wrong way and kind of came off like a money grab...we have lots of reservations, so let's switch the menu to a flat high price last minute. Needless to say I cancelled and am now reservationless for my group! It's unfortunate - this place is at a great location near my office and I was looking forward to plenty of business lunches/dinners here, however an experience like this makes me actively want to take my money elsewhere. read more

A very pretty resto with unique design, though a bit dark and hard to get around. Good food, enjoyed the group prix fixe. Super rich and quite sweet - everything really. The arugula salad was well done, zucchini fritti were WAY too oily, arancini are delicious. Yummy Cornish hens though very sweet. Arctic char was lovely. So filling. Potato and rapini sides are ok. Delicate and tasty panna cotta dessert and good gelato. Wouldn't rush back. read more

Figo - Elderflower panna cotta and chocolate gelato - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Sexy setting for a bright brunch or romantic cocktail. Went here with my bestie for a progressive lunch and this was the first stop. Great wine by the glass or bottle selection. Deliciously executed apps. We had the burrata and arancini. Perfect accompaniment for our full bodied wine. Will be back here again for more drinks! read more

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When I arrived at Figo I fell in love with the ambience. I said "I want to have all my birthday parties here!" Then I had the food and I changed my tune. The service at Figo is excellent. The food is nicely presented but extremely bland. I am thoroughly disappointed with my meal at Figo. Maybe it's because Toronto Life put it on the top restaurants of 2016 list, maybe it's because the owner typically puts out great restaurants, or maybe it's because of the head chef's credentials. It could be a combination of all three. I will most likely never return to Figo. It's a shame because there was so much potential. The main issue is that the food is BLAND. We had: Fig homemade ricotta cheese - 2/5 I got this because it was well reviewed in Toronto Life. The jelly was good, the prosciutto was okay (crispy) but the ricotta was noting special. Margarita pizza - 2/5 There was a good amount of basil and the cheese was a decent quality but the crust sucked. I can't put my finger on what was wrong with it, but I have had MUCH better pizza. For a chef who came from BUCCA, this is even more of a let down. Arctic char - this was a substitute for the snapper which they were out of. 1/5 SO BLAND. They piled fresh herbs on top of this bland piece of fish, but what it really needed was some salt and pepper. Scallops - 2/5 bland. Despite the herbs and sauce and roasted vegetables on top these scallops were not tasty. Black kale side - 2/5 for diet food this is a 4/5 but for a restaurant that is supposed to be tasty this just didn't deliver. This dish NEEDED salt. For desert we had the chocolate gelato - 2/5 very heavy on the bitter cocoa. Good if you like that taste. The cookie it came with was just okay. All in all the food was extremely under seasoned and very disappointing. I don't recommend Figo. read more

We came on a weekday evening with reservations for around 7:00PM. We ordered ricotta&bread appetizer, the potato pizza and the bolognese and found them both to be good, but nothing special for their proposed price. However, there was about 45-50min interval between the appetizer and the main dishes, so I am not too sure if I would come back again. The ricotta and bread appetizer tasted exactly how it was described in the menu. I would get it if you're really hungry and waiting for the main dishes, but overall nothing too special, so you're not missing out. The potato pizza (ask your server for the name) tasted good, but my friend found it to be bland compared to other pizzas she's had at Italian restaurants. I think they forgot to season the ingredients, although the dough tasted okay. The bolognese was good, but the pasta was a bit cold in the outer edges when it was served. It wasn't anything to the point of getting it re-served, so we were able to finish it. The downside of this restaurant is that the service was very slow, despite the server being nice. After we were served our appetizer, we waited around ~45-50min to get our next dishes. It was a bit exhausting, and for that reason I don't think I'll be coming back and checking out other plentiful Italian restaurants in the city. read more

Figo - Ricotta + bread - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I've been here twice each for a birthday. I have to give them credit for design and atmosphere. That's how they fool you into coming in. The service is also great, very friendly and attentive. The food had fresh ingredients but so bland I just.. Can't. I tried the margherita pizza, one with Sausage, and clam pasta. So.. Plain. The pasta sauce was watery and all I could taste was salt and dill. I couldn't really taste the clams. There weren't very many in there either but I thought it sounded great to try out. Bad mistake. The pizza's didn't scream out anything special to me. They were.. Standard handmade pizza's. Also kind of bland that I had to add in chili peppers. But I do like my chili peppers. For dessert we had everything:. tiramisu, panna cotta, lemon olive oil cake, chocolate almond torta with gelato. I really did not like the panna cotta or the olive oil cake. The tiramisu was delicious and chocolate torta was very rich in flavour. I wouldn't come here again unless its a birthday and I have to. read more

A great choice for something a little more dressy along Adelaide for Italian type cuisine. On a nice day, the outdoor patio is a lovely and clean space to dine. We started with the chef selection of meats and cheese which had a good variety to sample from; notably, the brie and spicy salami were my favourite with rich flavours. As well, the beef carpacito was another favourite with nice thin slices of beef that were paired well with the arugula and balsamic vinaigrette that was topped on. As for our entrees, we decided to share the clam pasta and mushroom pizza. The mushroom pizza was true to its flavour; a variety of different mushrooms really made a rich mushroom taste that paired well with the cheese and arugula that was also on the pizza. Also, the crust of the pizza was nice and thin, although it didn't quite support the toppings of the pizza and it got kinda messy. Finally, the clam pasta had a fair amount of clams upon nice housemade noodles and a fresh dill sauce that was delicious. Overall, a pretty superb meal! Amazing service, space, and food, it's a great place to meet up with someone for a casual lunch or something a little more dressed up! read more

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This is my first yelp review. I'm usually one to shy away from food reviews however my experience at Figo tonight was poor enough that I had to comment. Very disappointed with the service and food. Considering the location and strong presence of quality Italian restaurants nearby (Buca, Gusto and even Cibo); I expected a comparable level of service at the very least. Server was very rude particularly to my friend who was visiting from out of town. The server made a real effort to make my friend feel out of place. The food was nicely presented but failed to hit the mark. Zucchini Fritti was too greasy. Arctic Char was bland, very overcooked and dry. Arugula salad was good but basic in the sense that it felt homemade (not in a good way). Poor food is forgivable, poor service is is not nor is it seldom forgotten. I will not be coming back. read more

I wasn't sure about then hostess.. she wasn't that friendly but when we sat down the server had made up for it..Really great service... glass never empty and the wine expert had great suggestions.. I'd come back read more

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Love the feel of the restaurant, with open spaces and big windows and natural light. Also super busy, as it filled up quickly and we were only able to get a reservation for 4 for 1030am. Service was also good, but on the whole I was quite disappointed with the food... I got the eggs Benedict, and it truly was one of the least flavorful eggs Benedict dishes I've had before. I thought the poached egg was watery, the tomato bread a bit burnt, and potatoes somewhat tasteless. I actually had to season quite a bit with salt and pepper to add some flavor to the dish. read more

This rating is solely because we were served a burnt pizza. I ate it for lunch the next day and it was very burnt and tasted like charcoal. The toppings and flavours themselves were delicious, but I was disappointed in the presentation and charred taste. read more

Figo - Delicious flavours in the mushroom pizza, too bad it was burnt on the bottom and crust. - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

AVOID THE BAKED EGGS! AMAZING PANCAKES! Great brunch experience soured by overcooked and odd (for lack of another unappetizing word) tasting baked eggs. FANTASTIC pancakes: perfectly fluffy served with mascarpone and maple syrup. They ran out of the frittata too early on a Sunday. It looked great which would've saved us from the dreaded baked eggs. read more

A good go to for lunch. The pizzas are amazing and the atmosphere is great. Great for a first date sort of thing.