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    Local Kitchen & Winebar

    3.4 (90 reviews)
    Open 6:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Salumi Board.
    Daniel O.

    There is no room in toronto for bad service anymore. with the multitude of new restaurants opening each month, chefs/owners have to be at the top of their game from day one. some would say that my comments are unfair, but thems the breaks kids, do it right, treat your customers as guests (as if we were in your house), and demand the same of your staff. visited local kitchen & wine bar last sunday night for dinner to celebrate drey's departure for the 'peg (again). it was our second visit, first time was two years (almost three) back when they had just opened. meal then was good but not terribly rememberable. Arrived with a group of seven at 6:15pm, although reservations are not taken i called ahead to let them know we were coming. a table was put together for us in the window. drinks were ordered, i stuck to my typical summer drink & ordered a negroni. wine list was perused & a bottle of gewürztraminer was ordered. upon reviewing the menu, i noticed that it seemed to have gotten much shorter than our last visit. which is not surprising seeing that they opened a second restaurant a few doors down, bar salumi (seems like they split their menu between the two restaurants). Started with the steak tartare w crispy pigs cheeks & quail egg. the tartare was perfectly seasoned, hints of basil (i think) & the crispy pig cheeks added a much needed crunchy texture to the dish. it was a hit at the table, everyone sampled it & agreed that it was excellent. mark had the house-cured salumi starter (see picture below) which consisted of a spicy prosciutto & three salumi's. All were good, not as good as the tartare. With tons of share plates making the rounds at the table (including a simple yet delicious ontario asparagus salad), i decided to order a small pasta as a main. fiddlehead season is upon us & with such as short season it was a no-brainer that i selected the rabbit & marscapone stuffed cuscini with lemon, morels & fiddleheads. the cuscini were delicate and fluffy, ragu thick & meaty yet surprisingly light. the lemon added just enough acid. another winning dish. Rounded out our meal with two desserts to share (between all 7 of us), a bourbon maple panna cotta & a small dome-shaped cake with marzipan. the panna cotta was the clear winner, served in a small mason jar it was the perfect consistency, smooth & creamy with a kick of bourbon & sweetness of maple syrup. so delicious. Its lovely when restaurants get things this right. from service to food to atmosphere, local kitchen deserves the praise & accolades they receive. can't wait for my next visit.

    Joe H.

    Went to this little restaurant on a suggestion from a friend. Local kitchen is a cozy ittle italian place on the west end with a constantly changing specials menu. Upon walking in you'll notice that the whole place will remind you of something between a deli and a meat locker. I think the meat locker curtains were a nice little touch. There are a lot of little things that also add to the experience. Mason jars for beer, water from refrigerated swing-top bottles and meat hanging on the ceiling. I ordered the salami platter right away and followed it up with a N'Duja crostini, the gnocchi and a black pepper linguini with bacon. The salami plate was quite interesting. Really similar to the black hoof if you'd ever been. They cure all their meat in house which is pretty cool. After trying them all I found myself not completely impressed with their selections. The shoulder salami was quite tasty. Perfect consistency, flavour and almost melted in your mouth. However the hunter salami was probably my least favourite. It had the consistency of a stick of lard with pieces of meat in it, gross. The procuitto that they had on there was not made in house and was okay, but not "mind blasting". My friends ordered the two different salads and I had a tiny sample. One of the salads was a leek salad with some olive oil and an egg on it. If you're wondering how this looked, it's exactly how it sounds. 2 leeks with some olive oil (flavoured) and an egg. I was really unimpressed with this. It seemed like something I could have pulled together after an exam in university. The other salad was actually quite nice. It had a bed of candy cane beets, a nice sweet dressing and Parmesan regiano slices ontop; a great paring. The pastas were probably the best things about this place. Both the gnocchi and the linguini were hand made pastas. In my opinion a world of a difference. One thing that I found really delightful was the fact that you could actually taste the potato in the gnocchi. The bacon linguini was pretty good as well, not the best I've ever had but pretty good. The bacon was thinly sliced and actually very light. Went really well with the linguini. One thing that I didn't order but kept seeing people order (we sat at the bar) were Caesars. These did not mess around. Clamato juice, vodka, jalapeño, shaken and then topped with fresh grated horseradish. I'm really surpised I didn't order one but it'd be on te top of my list if I'd return. Definately a place to check out if you can. Get the Caesar and tell me how it is. I overheard a person saying it was "too spicy". Silly rabbit.

    Freshly Pulled Mozzarella
    Sam G.

    Truly a hidden Toronto gem! The best pasta i have EVER had by far. Food 5/5: I came here for Summerlicious but have no fear, they have a regular set menu (4 courses for $49). I started off with the warm mozzarella ball which came with a side of greens. I was very surprised at how generous they were, it was almost too much cheesey goodness for one person!! My friend got the beef tartar with truffle which he really enjoyed. For my main I had the Fazzoletti which was stuffed with mascarpone cheese and had sharp parmesan on top with truffle shavings. My friend got the Gnocchi which was delicious! I normally don't like gnocchi because I find it too starchy but this melted in your mouth and was covered in a delicious cream sauce. My pasta was very very good but I did like his better. For dessert I had the Strawberry & Black Pepper Panna Cotta which was creamy and sweet and very interesting with the black pepper. He had the Niagara Berry Gelato which he said was great! Atmosphere 5/5: The decor is very homey and rustic, it has a bit of a cottage feel. It's definitely a date spot as almost all the tables were two seaters and it was lit mostly by candle light. The restaurant is tiny so make sure you make reservations.

    MOZZARELLA Freshly-Pulled (served warm)

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    Everything I've had here have been good. Excellent pasta and the pork chop is amazing. The vibe is nice and the wine selection is good too.

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    5.0(1 review)
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    Last Saturday a friend and I decided to visit this venue. We'd both previously been to their…read moreFinancial District location and I'd also visited their Harbourfront venue a couple of times as I live close by. We arrived around 3:30 pm when it was fairly occupied; they feature 'Happy Sour Hour' from 4 to 7 pm, during which all of their sour beers are reduced in price to $7.00. We ordered and shared two beers, the first a lager, the second a sour beer in order to take advantage of the discounted price. The venue is long and narrow, with two floors and a distinctive looking back patio. Our service was fairly prompt and they are located in a quite convenient location, literally across the street from the subway and the historic, flagship LCBO location. So I can recommend a visit if you're in the area and desire a drink and/or snack.

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    Ladybug Wine Bar

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    4.8(19 reviews)
    7.3 kmCorktown

    This must be the place!…read more Our first trip to Toronto and boy did we have fun. From delicious food to sipping wine, and everything in between, Toronto was a city to explore. Ladybug Wine Bar is a cute but also sophisticated wine bar located on King Street, steps away from shopping and restaurants. We stopped in here on a snowy Sunday before our flight home. They also serve Sunday Brunch. We grabbed a few open seats at the comfy bar. They do not offer wine flights, which made this experience pretty darn expensive but SOOOO worth it. We had such a fun time and the people working were so nice, we honeslty did not want to leave. They were willing to help with our selections. We actually ordered all their Reds by the glass. I know, but there were only about 6 and we had to try them all. I like to say "go big or go home" LOL! We loved almost all except for maybe a few. We ended up also ordering a charcuterie while we sip. And of course I brought a bottle home with me. If you are ever in Toronto, please check out Ladybug wine bar, it is fantastic, you won't want to leave. Cheers!

    A Hidden Gem for Brunch!!…read more I came here with 3 of my girlies that love brunch. Everything we ordered was fresh, light, and absolutely delicious. We started with some drinks which were super affordable compared to other brunch places. The espresso martinis weren't too sweet and had the perfect balance. As for the dishes the standout for me was the smoked salmon toast. The combination of the eggs, fresh dill, and sliced salmon on top of toast was so yummy. Service was nice and the place was cozy/bright. Highly recommend this spot for a girls' brunch or casual date.

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    4.3(19 reviews)
    4.5 kmEntertainment District, Downtown Core
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    Went here for dinner on a Saturday night / great location and cute spot! I love the branding and…read morethe inside + feels very trendy. This is a wine bar - the house lager was bad (maybe my own bad decision) and the red I got was fine ... nothing to write home about. However place fell apart with the food - the shrimp came with 5 medium sized shrimp with the tails, legs and shells on and were under seasoned. The artichokes were mediocre (loved the sauce they came with). Worst of all was the "Ontario peaches" with the burrata were totally canned peaches - could've even been dole brand! This place has amazing potential with the location and vibe - but the food just was not it. Small portions and the price didn't match what was served. The service was friendly but nothing too crazy. Go here for the drinks, but maybe not for the dinner!

    Went with a friend on a Saturday night and it was pretty easy to get a seat, but they do take…read morereservations. Our server was great at helping us pick our wine, he mentioned that their wines are all on the dry side which is perfect for me, I'm not one for sweet wines. We also had two of their small plates the mussels and the burrata. The mussels tasted great with the sauce, a little garlicky which I prefer. The combination of the peach and mint went really well with the burrata. Light and easy to eat. The patio at night is one of the highlights. The only small complaint was it did take a while to get our wine after we ordered it and a little while to get our check. Otherwise cute spot.

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    4.1(288 reviews)
    2.2 kmOssington Strip, Beaconsfield Village, Trinity Bellwoods
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    I recently dined at Union, and the overall experience was truly fantastic. First of all, the food…read morequality was outstanding. Every dish showed the chef's dedication; the flavors were rich and layered without being overly complex, the kind that makes you want to keep eating. The presentation was also exquisite, making them look incredibly appetizing. The service was equally commendable. The staff were incredibly friendly and professional, making me feel comfortable from the moment I entered until I left. There was no sense of pressure, yet they were always attentive to my needs, maintaining a perfect pace. The restaurant's atmosphere also left a deep impression. The ambiance was warm and inviting with a touch of modern style, perfect for a casual get-together with friends or a date. Overall, this is a place I would gladly return to and would recommend to friends. Definitely five stars!

    I tried the eggs benedict and a croque madame. The eggs were perfectly poached and the Hollandaise…read moresauce was rich, but the portion felt a bit small for the price. The croque madame was tasty, though the bread was slightly over-toasted for my liking. The brownie on the side was very sweet--maybe a bit too much for me--but still enjoyable. Service was friendly and attentive, and the overall atmosphere was warm and inviting. Sharing a few dishes with friends would probably be the best approach next time.

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    5.0(2 reviews)
    1.4 kmRoncesvalles

    Cool neighbourhood spot. 15 dollar cocktails, good menu, paper planes, negroni's, old fashions,…read moreespresso martinis, all the core ones every good cocktail bar should have. I think it's also a cafe during the day. They had a live DJ playing some Berlin type music not too loud which was a nice touch. There is some seating space in front of the patio, and next to the building to hang out. Tall beer cans and cocktails are 7-8 bucks which is a good deal. They have some non-alcoholic beers too which is nice. Inside has that cool vintage hipster Berlin feel to it. No cover, no lineups, just a nice local neighbourhood bar near the bridge and a bunch of other autoshops. Was walking back from an art gallery and we just literally stumbled upon it and sat down for a catch up drink. I feel like Toronto needs more places like this. Quiet neighborhood bars with a nice selection of music, quality cocktails, not too expensive, no lines ups. Nice slightly mature place for people to catch up and have a drink without having to venture heavily into the Dundas West bar scene where it's way more hectic. Probably fits like 20 people so it's nice and intimate. Kind of reminds me of some of the bottle shops in Montreal where you can either drink it there and vibe or take it to the park right next to it. Place has some character to it. Would like to see it have a good solid run in Toronto's independent bar scene and be supported by the neighborhood. Next time I'm back I'll try out the cocktail menu and see if that's fire too. Can selection was interesting. I got a fruit punch vodka seltzer with 2 grams of sugar which was good. LBGTQ+ friendly but open to anybody really. Still has that cool Dundas West OG grunge premium dive bar feel all the hipsters like me enjoy. Keep up the great work Tommy!

    We were walking past it and decided to take a look. Turns out it was wine bar with some unique…read morecollections not available in LCBO. We tried a cocktail and white wine. I asked for something on the sweeter side and the server was very helpful in recommending an option. We both enjoyed our drinks sitting on bench outside while taking a break during our evening stroll. Cute, chill place - a hidden gem.

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