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    Little Anthony's

    3.6 (173 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Italian
    Open 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    LITTLE ANTHONY'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Dressy
    Good for groups

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    Braised Short Rib Ravioli was delicious
    Mike S.

    The Braised Short Rib Ravioli was delicious! Service was great! The ambiance is classic and fun. A great place for dinner before a show or a game! Thank you

    Taryn S.

    We had a great experience here!! We were a little worried at first because it was empty when we got there at 7:30, but it did fill up after awhile. The drinks we got were strong but still good. We thought the food was great, just as good as any nice Italian restaurant. The pasta was perfectly Al dente and everything was very tasty. We were surprised it didn't get more packed but I heard it recently reopened so maybe the word hadn't gotten out yet. It's also right across from the Sheraton so it's convenient if you are staying there. Definitely give this place a shot!

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    Kent M.

    We are sitting here now, Lauren and myself, for early dinner near our downtown hotel. Bottle of nice moscato, Octopus app, seafood risotto. All was real good and fun to enjoy. Octopus was real good, though I have enjoyed different cook preps more. Perfect service.

    Espresso martini
    Michael P.

    This place is exquisite. Our waitress was TOP NOTCH - welcoming, attentive, fun. The food is delicious, well prepared and well presented. The restaurant itself is attractive, with ambient music, soft lighting. Very inviting atmosphere and high quality service and food.

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    I-Lin L.

    Lovely Italian restaurant in downtown Toronto near the Hilton and Sheraton hotels. We come here for dinner when we are staying at either of these places and don't feel like walking too far. Service is friendly, and the atmosphere is elegant with white tablecloths. I like the focaccia bread that comes to the table. We had to ask for it on our second visit, because they didn't bring it to our table automatically. My first visit, I had the bass acqua pazza (poached sea bass fillets, tomatoes, capers, chili, olives, garlic, tagliairini). It was okay, but probably not my favorite dish. The sea bass was a bit firm instead of being buttery soft. There was a bit too much oil for my liking. My coworker really liked this dish though, so maybe it was just personal preference. My second time, I had the seafood cioppino, and I was AMAZING. Lots of seafood that tasted delicious. The fish was soft and tender. The large pieces of shrimp were not over cooked. I liked the mussels and clams and calamari and scallops in the tomato broth with little bits of pasta. I highly recommend this dish if you like seafood.

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    Tania L.

    Came here for a company lunch where we were served a set three course lunch with some choices for the appetizer, main, and dessert. I chose the minestrone soup, mushroom risotto, and the seasonal panna cotta. The minestrone soup was mediocre, to be honest. It didn't leave a lasting impression, but was definitely perfect given the chilly weather outside. I tried some of my friend's turkey meatballs, and it was quite good. Not too dry, though it could have benefitted from more sauce. It was also a generous portion, with three massive fist sized turkey balls. I was originally very excited for the mushroom risotto, but ultimately found it quite disappointing. Mine was super creamy and buttery, which was nice; however, I found it too runny. My friend had ordered the same thing, but hers was much drier. In other words, the restaurant quality was inconsistent. I left it largely untouched... I finished with the panna cotta. It had poached pears with candied pistachios on the side, and I enjoyed it very much. In fact, I ate them all from the outset. The panna cotta was slightly firm and tasted a bit too strongly of cream cheese for some reason, but was still decent. I also had a bite of my friend's tiramisu, and found it very light, spongey, but rich in espresso flavour. Was pretty good!

    Veal Chop
    Valentina V.

    For what's being offered, Little Anthony's or LA, delivers. Had two bottles of a lovely red although I can't remember the name now! But we celebrated a birthday (party of 5) and enjoyed the bacon dates (DELICIOUS), the turkey meatballs (3/5) -slightly salty, and Caesar salads-nothing extraordinary- to begin. We had the tagliatelle allá Bolognese, the Veal Chop, the Veal Osso Buco, and the Chicken Parm; every body loved their dish and had every last bit. The Veal Osso Buco was mine and did not impress but wasn't underwhelming either. The saffron risotto was not what I expected-over bearing in many ways. Dessert was Amaretto and Frangelico shots, the Panna Cotta - well received, and the LOVELY vanilla gelato. Would I come again? Not particularly, I don't love Italian for dining but this was a nice spot for a casual date, and alright in terms of Italian in Toronto. Nothing about this was extraordinary at all, in fact it was quite average. I have places I prefer for good Italian downtown. With the quality service I rate this a 3-3.5/5 -so great on that! Atmosphere: nice, quiet, arrived at 6 on a Wednesday and the place was EMPTY started to fill up by 7!

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    Clement R.

    First time here and I was not disappointed at all. Came to Little Anthony's to meet up with a friend over lunch. The venue is very clean and classy but without the over extravagant feel. I like that. I walked up to the front desk and the maitre d' brought me to the reserved table. Let's talk about service. The service staff here are very polite, have great attitude and great smile. One observation I made is, the patrons are known to some of the staff here. So that's a definite plus regarding high rate of returning customers. Food wise, I ordered the carbonara and that was pretty good. However, it was leaning more on the salty end and the noodle wasn't as al dente as I wanted it. (that's where the 1 star was deducted from). I like this place's atmosphere plus it is very well lit. I will definitely come back.

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    JoAnn Y.

    We had the Caesar salad, turkey meatballs, and chicken parmigiana. They honored our request for a side of marinara sauce to accompany our bread. It's quiet on weekday evenings so service was courteous and fast. A great little place for a meal when on a business trip in the financial district.

    Salmon fillet
    Isaac T.

    Decided to come here on a whim before a show at Four Seasons Center with some friends. The understated, clean exterior design of the establishment hides a charming and modern experience once you step through the glass doors. We were early and the place was a little empty, but once dinner time rolled in, so did the dinner crowd. Clearly a favourite spot for many who enjoy good food before good opera. We were given a lovely table right overlooking York Street's sidewalk and gotten ourselves some wine to start. I opted for their pre-opera prix-fix menu, which came with an appetizer, main, and dessert. I went with Caesar Salad, Salmon fillet, and Tiramisu cake to finish. The salad was about your average caesar salad, which I only ordered to cater my so-called diet, but the salmon was a marvellously-done feature that I could see myself drooling over again and again. The tiramisu helped to top off the evening with a nice note, well-constructed and creamy to the last bite. The downfall to these three pieces was that it took a rather long time - about 45 minutes, to be accurate - for the mains to come after the appetizer. The service was polite and courteous, if not somewhat lagging towards the end of the meal though the dinner crowd had an effect. I could definitely see this as a usual spot for anyone that frequents the Four Seasons' for any performance, whether for a pre-show drink or a full family gathering (it's an Italian restaurant, they're definitely about that spirit). Would recommend for anyone with some extra time, and extra room for Italian wine.

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    We had a large business dinner in the private dining room. Food was very good and the service was absolutely terrific. Recommend!

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    3.9(485 reviews)
    0.3 kmFinancial District, Downtown Core
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    This was not our first time at a Cactus Club but this was the first time at this one. As expected…read moreit did not disappoint. It was a Sunday night , the day after Valentine's Day and it was packed. Good thing we had reservations. Despite how busy it was we were seated right away and our server Sarah was an absolute gem. Our drinks came out quickly and well made. They have a great wine list and we took advantage of it. So, ambience - check. Service - check. But it was the food that blew us away I started with the Wagyu carpaccio that emma's to die for. Just perfect with the crostinis. The my wife had the avocado bowl with salmon and I had the mushroom striploin. Both meals just freaking delicious- these folks have it down to a science and the food was off the charts. Some people may disagree because it's a chain restaurant but when they hit on all cylinders, which they have every time we've been there, it's awesome. Cactus Club - highly highly recommended. Ask for Sarah - she is amazing.

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    4.1(160 reviews)
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    I would go back again in a heartbeat. This was one of the best meals and experiences of the year…read more The shaved prime rib steak with the dipping au jus plus French onion soup as an appetizer... this was phenomenal. Every aspect from the sauce to the baguette to the meat was so tasty. I also recommend getting the garlic aoli for the fries. The drinks were very well done and unique in flavor as well, in particular I tried to the midnight show which was like a raspberry espresso martini. It was fantastic. The ambiance of the place is spectacular as well with a cool, library naturally, vibe. The servers were also great and helped accommodate my date who is gluten free, and her baguette replacement was the best that she'd ever had of a gluten free option. All in all top tier experience start to finish.

    This cocktail bar inside Fairmont Royal York Hotel has a nice classy ambiance. It feels like…read morestepping into a movie set, with the iconic clock tower. They decorate the lobby, bar area, and the whole main floor with Christmas decorations during the holiday season, including the giant Christmas tree in the lobby (complete with its own lighting ceremony and live music performance). Good selection of drinks and great customer service. Fun facts: The Royal York Hotel opened in 1929. It hosted royalty, heads of state, and golden-age Hollywood legends like Cary Grant and Alfred Hitchcock when they were in town filming or staying upstairs in the hotel. Stepping inside is like time-traveling back decades, with velvet seating, brass accents, and dark, moody lighting. As soon as you walk into the Library Bar, the real centerpiece that grabs your attention is the massive oil portrait above the fireplace. That dignified gentleman watching you sip your drink is George Locke, the very first chief librarian of the Toronto Public Library. I love that a librarian is the patron saint of this bar! The drinks here aren't just cocktails; they're chapters in a story. The current menu, titled "Ink & Alchemy," is actually inspired by Michael Ondaatje's famous novel In the Skin of a Lion. Created by their award-winning mixologist James Grant, the menu is a tribute to the people who built this city: the immigrants, bridge-builders, thieves, and dreamers. You aren't just sipping a martini; you're drinking a liquid homage to Toronto's history.

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    4.6(21 reviews)
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    Fantastic food and service at tellers bar and lounge!! We came back for an anniversary dinner since…read morewe got married at one king west hotel and the food was just as we remembered-- fabulous! Their bar and lounge is located in the lobby of the hotel so it could get a little noisy, but the lounge is a separate area up a small set of stairs and is a little quieter and more intimate. They started us off with glasses of champagne (yum)!! We ordered the French onion soup with was delicious w generous amount of melted cheese , soft bread, soft onions, and crispy onion bits! Very good For mains I got the truffle gnocchi. Omg the truffle cream sauce was sooooo good. Much better than all the other Italian places in Toronto! It was rich, creamy and full of truffle flavor. The gnocchi could have been softer but the sauce and shaved truffle was perfect. I also got a side steak which was grilled to perfection and had a wonderful herb crust and deep flavor. It came with some nice light micro greens. We also got the one burger with their signature logo on the bun. It came out piping hot with fresh crunchy veggies and crispy well seasoned fries.

    Food/Drinks: This was our first time in Toronto, and this restaurant was located directly inside of…read morethe hotel that we were staying in. The drinks and the food were very average, not too strong at all when it came to the drinks, and the food wasn't out of this world but good. The presentation for both the food and the drinks was pretty nice. Location: The location was directly within the entrance of the hotel, which made it very convenient for us to grab something to eat, especially the first night since we got here a little late. You can lounge in this location, and some people are dressed up, but some people are casual who are also within this hotel. I'm not sure about parking on the regular since we did parking through the hotel as well. Service: The biggest reason as to why I gave it a three-star is because one of the bartenders was very unfriendly, and to be honest, it could have been because it was nighttime, but it really threw us off because you hear how nice Canadians are, and to be honest, the majority of the places that we went to afterward were exactly what people say and how nice they were except for this location. One of the bartenders was a guy, and he was just very straightforward, did not smile at us, and honestly, when I asked certain questions about the menu, he responded with comments as if I should know what the menu means. I just didn't like his attitude at all, and it really threw me off, but because we had a voucher through the hotel, it's the only reason why we gave it a go for the first night and didn't end up going back the remainder of the time that we were there.

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    3.6(173 reviews)
    0.3 kmDowntown Core
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    My boyfriend took me here for our anniversary and it was memorable to say the least. This…read morerestaurant is located in upstairs on the 31st floor of the St. Regis hotel. Coming in, it felt very luxurious. To be honest I was a little nervous because I came in feeling out of place as it is not somewhere I would eat casually, but the waitress that assisted us was so kind! We came strictly for cake as we had eaten right before, but we took a peek at the winterlicious menu, and the prices looked super affordable! We ordered the cake and yes, it maybe just be a tall slice of cake, but it was moist and decadent and probably my favourite cake. Overall, if you are a chocolate cake fanatic, this is the place to go!

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    After Seven - The green house

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    4.6(65 reviews)
    0.5 kmDowntown Core

    There is a particular pleasure in discovering a bar that requires you to earn your entrance. After…read moreSeven conceals itself behind an ice cream counter, its existence betrayed only by those who know to ask -- a conceit that could easily feel gimmicky but instead lands with genuine charm, setting the tone for what follows with quiet confidence. The room is small, intentional, and lovely: intimate seating, a sculptural emerald bar, and an atmosphere drawn from the Japanese cocktail tradition. The aesthetic is precise without being cold, and the candle-warm lighting encourages exactly the kind of unhurried conversation that a well-made cocktail deserves. But the bartenders are the true heart of the place. On the evening of my visit, the two behind the bar moved with a remarkable synchrony -- finishing each other's thoughts, trading warmth and wit in equal measure, drawing guests effortlessly into the orbit of their easy rapport. It is the kind of hospitality that cannot be trained into existence; it is either present or it isn't, and here it is very much present. The cocktail menu is East Asian in its inspiration and genuinely inventive in its execution.

    such a hidden gem and speakeasy in toronto!! we went on a late weekday so we did not have to fill a…read morereservation, and instead was able to get seated right away at the bar area as we walked in. this place seems to specialize in asian flavoring, so drinks may taste umami on top of the sweetness and alcoholic taste of the drinks. i appreciate the art and tedious mixture of the drinks we had! this place was dimly lit and served the perfect vibe for me and my partner to chat, enjoy our beverages, and take cute pictures.

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