Came here for a work lunch that I organized. The service and attention creating the event was excellent. OnB definitely know how to host an event. The food was okay. Our salads weren't dressed a lot and the plates were so hot coming out for our mains it burned one of my guests. They did offer her a lot of attention which was very nice. read more

Luma - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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So Ive heard about this place for years and finally got a chance to experience during the Luma Magic Hour. Love the ambiance , atmosphere and food. Its a great place for intimate converstion with friends or a dinner date. I always recommend it to people I know . read more

Luma - Drinks in the lounge - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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A group of us came here after before a show, after so many other restaurants ignored our request for reservation. The service was great. A few of us were late but our waiters were patient and kind. Because we were late, we had to rush our food. The servers understood and expedited. I had the braised lamb shank which was great. I'd probably give it 4/5. However, the sides, especially the roasted pepper was amazing. The location is great, it's a nice open space with a decent view of the city. Overall, 5 stars. Thank you Luma. I'd definitely recommend and go back. read more

My very first stop for Summerlicious 2013 -- not a bad start! I had the Albacore Tuna Sashimi for the appetizer, Arctic Char for the main, and a Creme Fraiche Parfait for dessert. Here's a brief overview: Sashimi: Tasted really fresh and it was well complemented by the thinly sliced cucumbers and melon; it was a refreshing way to start off the three course meal. Arctic Char: It was ok. The arctic char itself was cooked well; the fish was tender and the skin was light and crisp. Not a fan of the quinoa salad (I don't like the beady texture). Creme Fraiche Parfait: SO GOOD! It came with a generous amount of strawberries and lemon crumble. The parfait itself was light, tart, and fluffy. I can eat this dish ALL DAY. Price: $35 tax and tip not included + $10 for a "mojito-inspired cocktail" (nothing special, just a regular mojito) Service was great -- we had multiple waitresses and waiters serving us and they always seemed happy to serve us. They were quick, too. I would definitely come here again for their a la carte menu... when I have the money. Their regular prices are high, but you get what you pay for. read more

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Dined here with a large group, about 15 of us. Food was excellent as was the location. However it was our server who made our dinner extra special. Megan I believe, Went above and beyond what is normally expected. Not only was she knowledgeable about the menu and wine list, she was an absolute sweetheart to my 3 year old son. Megan obviously enjoys her work and our positive experience was a direct reflection of the attention and care she showed my family. I wouldn't hesitate recommending this restaurant and I would ask to be seated in Megan's section when we return. read more

Luma - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The atmosphere makes this place stand out! We opted to eat on the rooftop patio for an amazing view of the CN Tower and Downtown Toronto and the view was breathtaking. We ordered a bottle of Rosé under the Sommelier's Selection and it was tasty, not too sweet like most. I ordered the Roast Chicken paired with buttermilk potato purée and green bean slaw and it was great! I removed the bacon from the dish. The service was also outstanding! I'd definitely recommend this restaurant to a friend. read more

Gorgeous atmosphere, definitely a great spot for a business lunch or evening date! Upscale spot, interesting decor. Staff is very professional and helpful with the menu. For lunch, I had the barley and mushroom porridge (I was on the fence about this one) and it was pretty tasty! My friend has the Vietnamese salad and thoroughly enjoyed it as well. For two, I believe our total was just under $70. I enjoyed my experience here and would come back! read more

Luma - Gorgeous atmosphere - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I came here when it was a regular summer evening - not during winterlicious or summerlicious. Super easy to find, located on the second floor of the TIFF Bell Box. You can easily walk up through the white staircase! Walking in, many people were dressed in business casual clothing - I felt a little under dressed in a cardigan and shorts. The ambiance is bright (large glass windows on one side) and beautifully decorated. We sat by the booths where one person gets to view the whole restaurant and the other person USUALLY doesn't. I love how they install a mirror behind the person at the booth, so both sides are able to enjoy the view of the restaurant. Similar to all of the other O&B places, food was delicious - nothing to complain about. The price of this O&B is in the middle - not as expensive as Auberge Au Pommier or Canoe, but not like their O&B Canteen or Bannock, which are their more affordable options. read more

I came here for dinner on a weeknight. They open at 5pm, but my friend and I arrived just before 5 and they hadn't quite opened yet. The hostess was really nice and let us sit at the bar and look at the menu while we waited for our table. You can also order food and sit at the bar/lounge area, but we decided to sit in the dining room -- which is beautiful, by the way. Right now, they have some Tim Burton inspired additions to the menu -- "Creature Comforts". There was a 2 course prix fixe ($25 for soup or salad + entree). My friend has the soup of the day (Lobster bisque) and the "Big Fish" aka seared tuna on a bed of vegetables and chickpeas. I went for the roasted cod from the regular menu, which was amazing. Perfect texture, served over wild mushrooms (with some kind of mushroom foam -- first time I've had a main course with foam... it was actually so tasty and an interesting mix of textures), sweetbreads, celery and porcini cream. There were also some pieces of chicken -- I thought it was weird that they didn't mention that in the menu description, but anyways, it was tasty. For dessert, I just had to get the "Willy Wonka" -- dark valrhona chocolate delice with a small piece of caramelized banana, a dollop of peanut butter ice cream, and cocoa nib crisp. Bonus points for stunning presentation (gah! I didn't bring my camera!). We both tried cocktails from the Tim Burton menu. I had the Alice in Wonderland inspired "Drink Me" -- wiser's and ginger-pear juice. Yum! My friend had the "Sweetie Todd" - absolut rasberri, white cranberry juice, lemon, and bits of crushed raspberries. So, the food offerings were excellent and went beyond expectations, but this place gets 5 stars because the service was also impeccable. Our server was really professional yet warm and personable, and very attentive without being intrusive. She gave suggestions without seeming pushy, and never hurried us, even though it took us a really long time to decide what to order. She also had all the specials memorized and recited them like poetry. When she set our dishes on the table, she stated/pointed out what the different components were (okay, not always necessary... uhh yeah I can SEE that is the ice cream). It's really an atmosphere where the servers seem to actually care about the food and your enjoyment of it. The space is perfect for an intimate dinner, special occasion, or a date. Not too noisy (actually, come to think of it, I can't even remember if they were playing music at all?), not too bright nor too dark, tables spaced out enough, elegant, simple decor, and floor to ceiling windows with a nice view of King St. W. Oh and the far bathroom (there are 3 gender-neutral private bathrooms) is bigger than some downtown bachelor apartments. Highly recommended! read more

Solely noting the happy hour. $6 martinis and manhattans! What! What a great deal! My friend took me here for my "welcome to Toronto" happy hour and what a great spot. It was pretty popular so finding space at the bar was a mild task, but we handled it. Great cocktails and a nice space. read more

This review is Only for the Lobster Rolls that LUMA created for Nuit Blanche as part of their late night bites The rolls were perfect: great consistency, refreshing and light...and very summery. It was a tad salty but i washed it down with a root beer float and it was great. The Chef was very friendly and put together a platter of 10 lobster rolls for our famished group. Too bad i can't say the same for its pathetic sister restaurant O&B Canteen. Terrible food (see my review for O&B Canteen and keep away until they spruce up service there) read more

No restaurant in the Tiff Building/Tower/Condo is good. The canteen downstairs was bad, and unfortunately, Luma was equally disappointing. One would hope that an O&B restaurant, coupled with its attachment to a Tiff building, would spur good Canadian cuisine. But, nope. I think the restaurant was really just piggy-backing on the location and name of "Tiff" without much thought to anything else. Having said that, I did read other reviews for Luma and most people have really enjoyed the food. So, was it the time of day we went (Saturday night at 10pm?) Or was it just a bad night? Who knows. My fiancé and I went out with 15 guests who had come from Montreal and so we decided on a central location. The interior is nice: lots of amber lighting, modern, glass, etc... No complaints there. Service was spot on: waters filled, made sure our wine glasses were never kept empty, etc...No complaints there. But the food, oh the food! Everyone around the table had an average to less-then-mediocre experience. Short ribs were dry. Not fallin-of-the-bone-melt-in-your-mouth kind. It seemed that this short rib was just a left-over for the day. My gnocchi wasn't traditional Italian style, but rather, tasted more like fried dumplings. I don't like cucumbers with my gnocchi. Another friend had the fish which was dry. The accompanying quinoa was even dryer. Other friends had salads (can't go wrong with leaves) and the mushroom soup was overly salty. So. In essence, I (and none of these people) will be coming back again to Luma. I find with O&B, it's either a hit or miss and Luma is a definite miss. My fiancé and I thought it was just the end of the night so we felt like we got the left-over food and tired cook staff. But, is that any excuse? Luma wasn't cheap so a restaurant should be providing great food any time of day. Either way, what a shame. read more

My search for the perfect pork chop has ended. You know what I'm talking about. Most restaurants don't get pork chops right. They either over cook or over-sauce them, or both. You take a chance on something that looks promising on the menu and wind up thinking, "Why did I spend $22 on this? I might have been able to cook a better chop at home." Luma had the added challenge of cooking for my son, who has beef, dairy, garlic and nut allergies. But he loves pork chops, and the restaurant assured us that everything could be cooked to order. The roast pork chop that came out for him was absolutely scrumptious. Golden brown and crisp in the right spots while also flavorful, tender and moist. (My lamb shank was divine as well, but I had to, ahem, help him finish his dish. He's only eight!) Luma has been described in some listings as upscale Canadian. ("They serve fresh-caught beaver?" a wonderfully snarky Canadian friend of mine cackled.) In all seriousness, that does mean a bit pricey, but for these two American tourists Luma was worth every cent. It's an airy, sumptuous setting on the second floor of the TIFF Bell Lightbox, with a great view of the surrounding area. The food, as I've described, is excellent, and the staff gracious and very helpful; I went with their recommendations and was not disappointed. They had some wonderful sorbet for my son, another mark in favor of an establishment very capable of dealing with allergies while still serving terrific food. Luma was a highlight in a first-time visit to Toronto already full of foodie highlights. And there was that pork chop.... read more

Like others, I really want to love Luma; however, the wide range of reviews here serve to reinforce the inconsistency I've experienced at this restaurant. Stopping by for a late brunch for two, my gf and I had a great time. Quick efficient service, and a great meal (eggs benny and the croque madame). Though I would have liked some supporting players on the plate (no fruit or potatoes), the fries are great and easy to share. The space itself is gorgeous, large and airy, and if we could rent it out as a wedding venue we would. Buoyed by this experience, I thought it an easy choice to bring my family here for a Sunday brunch. Many of them hadn't seen the Lightbox, and I knew this place had large tables to accommodate our party. Unfortunately, we left underwhelmed. While our server was an absolute gem, the food was coming out at a glacial pace. I'm certainly respectful that for a table of 10 we should expect a bit of a delay, but the restaurant was half-full and other tables were getting equally shoddy treatment. Two people ordered tea at my table, only to be informed later they were out of tea pots. When tea pots became available, they had run out of green tea (and this was early in their brunch service). After waiting an hour without any food, I asked the manager as to the cause of the delay. Rather than man up and apologize, he felt his energy was better spent investigating when our order had been punched in, and proceeded to explain that it hadn't been that long. First, what the hell? We had been sitting for an hour with nary a breadcrumb. Second, our server (awesome as she was), was clearly stretched thin. Did it not occur to this man that it hadn't been that long since we ordered (in his opinion), because it took forever to place our order? This fellow could have done much better to assuage our issues; he did not. Graciously, they comped our drinks (coffee/tea is $3.50 each), and thankfully, the food was still good (though I wonder if this is because we were all starving by the time we got it). A recent interview with Michael Bonacini reveals that he's disappointed with the performance of Luma (http://www.thestar.com/living/food/article/971982--their-gamble-grew-into-an-empire). With the inconsistency I've observed, I am not surprised. Note: there's parking underneath the Lightbox - flat rate $5 on Sundays. read more

Overpriced. Good food, good view but very small portion and too expensive. read more

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I really wanted to like Luma. I may need to go again for dinner to give this a fair chance as I've only had brunch there and only one dish, but based on my experience I would have to give it a 2/5. Pros - beautiful space and plating and good service. Waitress was very discreet but our coffees and water glasses were always refilled. Cons - I can't say I enjoyed my eggs benedict at all. The sauce had a very sharp lemon taste, and when combined with the saltiness of the ham, it was actually hard to eat. This is a tough feat as I actually LOVE eggs benedict, even cheap versions so for me to not like it, it's actually a pretty big deal. I had a bite of my friend's steak and eggs, and while the steak was well prepared - it was tender and perfectly cooked; the meat itself was kind of bland. Kind of like a hamburger. At $10 maybe this would've been ok, but at $21, we expected a bit more. The "fries" that came with it were really thin and crispy and tasted like hickory sticks. Again that was good, but i would've preferred meatier fries. read more

My partner and I went here for the 2012 Winterlicious menu. I had their root salad with a mustard dressing to start. I enjoyed it. The description mentioned it had bacon, but I didn't see any. My partner had their chicken liver and fois gras pâté which he said was good For the main I had their flat iron steak with mushrooms,potatoes and a truffle creme fraiche. This was good as well. My partner had the seared tuna, which he didn't enjoy as it tasted too much like sushi and he expected it to be cooked more. The dessert for me was a chocolate bread pudding which would make me come back. But then again I love good bread pudding. My partner ordered the panna cota with an apple compote which was also good. He said it reminded him of a cheesecake and apple pie mashed into a blender. Overall it was a nice night, but would not go back as the normal prices for their food is beyond my entertaining budget read more

Had their winterlicious menu and was thoroughly disappointed. I know that a lot of restaurants tend not to bring their A-game on their winterlicious/summerlicious menus, but I expected a lot more from Luma, an O&B chain restaurant. Here's my opinion on the food: Appetizer: Chicken Confit Pate The star of our entire meal. I really enjoyed the flavours and the mushroom sauce was the perfect complement for the dish. I only wished they gave more than 2 small croutons to eat the pate with. Entree: Pork Loin Three word, "dry and tough". It was not what I expected. The dish just failed in all aspects. The flavours were weak, the pork loin was cooked as though there was some fat on the meat to retain some moisture. The fact that it was a lean cut, the final product was maybe 2 degrees away from being a hockey puck. Sent it back and had it re-fired. The second attempt was better but still lacked in flavour. A big fail in my books Dessert: Date Cake Way too sweet. The sponge cake soaked up a lot the dates sweetness that made the heavy handed helping of caramel sauce dumped on top overwhelming. Service Excellent service. The waitress was very engaging at the appropriate times and made us all feel very welcomed. Final verdict If this is how they execute their winterlicious menu, I have serious doubts their regular menu would be any better. I won't be back. read more

I recently came to Luma for dinner for a night out with my wife. We were quite happy with the food and service overall. Our server introduced himself as Tyler, and was very accommodating. He gave us a very detailed description for the menu items, as well as wine pairings for the food. The restaurant seems very high end and fancy, but Tyler made it feel much more comfortable while maintaining a professional stature. Our appetizer was the "Ricotta Gnudi" (also available as an entree) with a truffle foam and sauteed mushrooms. It was a 10/10. A very rich dish I've never seen before but I must definitely come back for. Highly recommended. For our entree I had the chicken served on top of garlic kale and creamy polenta (although the bus boy who served it, a tall, heavy set, baby faced bus boy, informed me that it was buttermilk mashed potatoes! Know what you are serving guests!). It had an excellent combination of flavors and was very filling. My wife ordered the Garganelli with ricotta, squash, and almonds. Even though I'm not a fan of squash the pasta was very tasty and the squash was blended in perfectly with the dish. We were unsure about our dessert as all the choices seemed quite delicious, so I asked someone close by who was another busboy (this one with black hair and a beard). He seemed like he knew the food quite well and gave me a very good description of all the desserts. But his description of the Luma Chocolate Bar was the winner. So me and my wife each ordered it as we are fans of both chocolate and peanut butter. It is basically a chocolate ganache, served with caramelized bananas, peanuts, brownie and peanut butter ice cream. It was fantastic another item I must return to Luma for. Excellent establishment, the fourth of O and B restaurants I have been to and is definitely the best one so far! (With Jump as a close second) If you are ever in the King and John area, I highly recommend trying Luma out. I am excited for the summer time when their patio will be open as well! read more

Really, really, really liked Luma. I thought they did a tremendous job in an event we had at the Bell Lightbox. Food was well prepared, they took into consideration the dietary needs of our guests and the servers were fantastic. It is great when you can rely on a restaurant to provide fantastic service and comparably thoughtful food and menu design. They really made my event fantastic. read more

I was given a task to find a place to eat. Usually since I'm the planner, I did the anti-planning thing and was procrastinated until the last minute to find a restaurant before our show. I knew I read on twitter that there was a restaurant that opened in the new Bell Lightbox which was 2 blocks from the Royal Alex. I also thought I read about another Oliver and Bonacini establishment. I was right and made reservations to Luma. On the Open Table website they had no reservations between 5:45 and 8:30. I put down 5:45 and then had to call to book for 6 PM. I didn't want to deal with the Friday downtown early evening traffic. Very nice set up on the 2nd floor of the Bell Lightbox. We didn't get the window view but had a nice view of a huge mirror while my gf sat on the comfortable bench side and could people watch. If you're one to not worry about meal prices then this would be the place for you. They have a small menu with about 10 entree items and 10 appetizers. Just the way I like it. As some who have followed me on Yelp, I tend to not like restaurants who give you pages upon pages of options to choose from. Simple is all I ask when you want to wind down for the evening. I ordered the lamb sirloin and my gf ordered the chicken. The flavouring was succulent and cooked to perfection. They both come with an array of veggies with the dishes. What's interesting too was that with your dishes, or at least they ones they had, they added shredded pieces of the meat your ordered which made it that more exciting. Mind you the plates were relatively small so you know it's more about the conversation than wolfing down the meal. For dessert my gf order the choco delice and I ordered the opera cake. The choco delice reminded me a soft version of a hershey dark chocolate bar topped with a strategically places spoonful of very delectable peanut butter ice cream. My opera cake was light with many layers. It came with a bowl of caramel popcorn and a side of popcorn ice cream. The only negative of this was although we had one main server, I think we had about 5 different people come to our table. But I guess was kind of made up for this was the geriatric couple who sat beside us. They were pretty funny because the men were talking about "dirty sex". I don't remember the context but at the time we couldn't believe what we were hearing from them. A good laugh to end the evening at Luma. read more

Grabbed a late night Wednesdate dinner at Luma last week. It was 9pm and seating was abundant in both the dining and lounge area. Lighting in the dining area is extremely bright, which is what I usually prefer, but seeing as it was date night we opted for the more romantic feel of the corner booth in the lounge. Starter: Lamb Kabobs - Not the typical Mediterranean style kabobs that usually come to mind - these ones were intentionally charred, filled with spicy herbs, crumbly in texture, and leaning a bit too much on the dry side. Mains: Wild Sockeye Salmon - My second choice after looking at the menu, but a great choice none the less. My date selected my first choice of the braised rabbit gnocchi and naturally I had to select another dish - we can't both order the same main right? Salmon was cooked perfectly and delightfully paired with the side of butternut squash, brussel sprouts and beets. Braised rabbit and Gnocchi -The rabbit was shredded and gnocchi was softly cooked in a creamy sauce. Good ratio of carbs to meat, really no complaints. Dessert: Luma Bar - A sensation of fudge, peanut butter ice cream, nuts and fruit - definitively share this to end off a great meal. Overall: Food: 9/10 for well made Canadian cuisine - would opt for a different starter next time. Service: 10/10 , waitresses were friendly and had timely service. Atmosphere: 10/10, Luma is located on the second level of the tiff light box with a view of king street west. Dining and Lounge seating available. Great vibe for a date or for groups. Eat here. read more

I love the location and quiet ambience of this restaurant. The mixed drinks were great. My food experience was inconsistent. The braised beef cheek and truffle fries were delicious, but the fogo island cod ($36) was overcooked and rubbery. I also tried the strawberry shortcake which wasn't a strawberry shortcake at all.. it was a lemon cake covered in strawberries. I wasn't a fan of the dessert, the lemon cake was dry and dense. read more

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I came here for winterlicious. Service was great but the food was so so. I had the duck confit and it was pretty dry. The appetizer and the dessert wasn't impressive either. read more

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***4.5 Stars *** I was at Luma last night to try their Winterlicious menu. I had heard great reviews and experiences at Luma so it was on the must-try list for Winterlicious. I made reservations online versus call in, the reservation process was a breeze. When they called back to confirm the reservation, they stated that we had 90 minutes to dine because of the Winterlicious menu! I was a bit taken back, but half expected it. The food was top notch - both my friend and I tried the beetroot soup with blue cheese and walnuts. My friend did not want the blue cheese topping and they were able to accommodate her request. The soup was comforting, loved the sweet and savoury flavour profile. Now to the mains, I ordered the tuna and my friend ordered the flat iron steak. The tuna was cooked to perfection, seared on the outside and raw in the middle. I really enjoyed the bean mixture it can with. My friend could not stop talking about the steak, it was cooked to her taste - medium rare. Each morsel was divine. Desserts - we both had the bread pudding - it was delicious. I could have eaten more if there was more. It was the right amount of sweetness to end the meal. Service was fabulous - our waitress was attentive. My glass of water was never empty. Funny enough they forgot about us at the end when we were trying to pay our bill. We did not feel rushed to leave which contradicted what was mentioned to me at the reservation confirmation time. I am curious to come back to Luma for a non-Winterlicious time. For $35 for three courses, it was a great deal for a memorable meal. read more

I can here twice for the Taste of Iceland (Nov. 13th and 14th, 13th for my best friend's birthday dinner, 14th for my dear friend's going-away dinner). I'll recount the events separately. Nov. 13th: The wine pairings were great. The first course: Icelandic cod with dill mayo, seaweed salad, and salmon roe. The Flatrock Twisted Riesling/Gewurztraminer/Chardonnay was lively and highlighted the dill. The second course: langoustine risotto with shellfish sauce and fennel salad. The shellfish sauce was divine! The risotto was perfectly cooked - I like mine with a bit of texture to it. The wine pairing for this was genius, it was the Cannonball Chardonnay, the hint of vanilla in it really emphasized the fennel. For the third course, which was the Icelandic lamb with small potatoes, creamed mushrooms, with port and garlic confit, the wine was the scene-stealer (Penfolds 'Bin 2' Shiraz/Mourvèdre), it was so flamboyant that the lamb wasn't as showcased. Also, I found my lamb was a tad well-done for me. However, I am picky about how my meat is done. Finally dessert: the Icelandic skyr with sorbet, caramelized white chocolate, cream cheese mousse, raspberries. I made the mistake of eating all the white chocolate instead of sampling it - the sweetness was too much for me, so I didn't take a wine pairing for this course. Nov 14th: My friend absolutely loved it. He said it was the perfect night before he flew tomorrow. There were two main differences this night in comparison to last night. The third course: the lamb was perfectly medium, it was so soft and buttery. They ran out of the 'Bin 2' so they used the 'Bin 5' and I loved this pairing! It was subtle and worked in harmony with the lamb. Dessert: I took bits of the caramelized white chocolate and sorbet instead of huge scoops of it with my skyr and mousse, which made all the difference. The sweetness of the chocolate and sorbet contrasted with the mild and subtle taste of the skyr and mousse. And the wine, it was so lovely. On its own, it was a nice ice wine (Cave Spring 'Indian Summer' Select Late Harvest Riesling) but with the dessert, it took on a spicy taste - it was quite unbelievable! Also, the servers for both nights were gracious, charming, and courteous. All in all, I'll make this place my normal go-to spot when I'm in the area. And I'll definitely be a regular for all future Taste of Iceland events! read more

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So I came here for the lunch recently...going in I didn't think Luna would live up to the hype... but I was proven wrong. It was late lunch, so the restaurant was very quiet. I ordered the lobster and shrimp burger with no bun and my bf got a fish and chips sandwich. First of all, the waiter was super helpful and well versed on the menu and the various ingredients used. He made suggestions, and we enjoyed every bit of it. My lobster and shrimp burger was moist and taste. It came with a light cucumber salad. I'm glad I got it without the bun because I really got to enjoy fresh ingredients without hiding the taste. $23 The fish and chips sandwich was delicious. It was open face with tartar sauce, capers and lemon. Kettle chips light peppered. Yummy. $14 We also ordered a side of their spicy fries.$6 I don't remember what the same of our dessert was but it had poached pears and pistachios! I wish my bf didn't like it so I didn't have to share but he did =( $9 It hasn't been too long ago but i'm already craving this meal. Will definitely go back for dinner. read more

My fiancée and I love the Oliver and bonancini franchises and so visiting luma was a natural choice. We tried it out for lunch this afternoon and I thought this restaurant has been underestimated. The atmosphere is lovely and the service is great. We were started off with water and wine, and then we ordered our appetizers. The service is slow, but that is how I like it when I am with good company. Although, for the amount of money we paid for lunch, maybe a touch more professionalism would have been nice. But hey, not a huge deal. The soup and fish were really yummy. Next came our entree. They weren't served or garnished with the same kind of flourish that other restaurants might have, but the food was honest and had strong flavors. Dessert was delish. The willy wonka is worth a try for chocolate and peanut butter lovers. Over all. I'm happy. Smidge expensive. read more

This was my second time going to Luma and both experiences were great. This visit was during winterlicious 2014. Was initially disappointed that we were seated in the outer lounge area for dinner but was quickly turned around by friendly and professional staff. Though I quickly made my choices (celery soup/trout/banana pudding), my date opted to have our server pick their menu. She always does this and always ends up with fantastic meals, I should be less stubborn and do the same. She ended up with the bean salad, pork and banana pudding as well. Everything was perfectly cooked and delicious. They also offered wine and beer pairings for each item, the wine being available in both 3 and 6oz glasses. Will definitely be back, even if I have to sit in the lounge every time. read more

Chef Jason makes classy, elegant and beautiful food and still manages to make it feel like you're eating fresh home cooking. His style is elegance meets localism and I love it. Enjoy for an anniversary, birthday or night out with the girls - you won't regret it. But if you're feeling like a cheap dinner try Canteen downstairs for more beautiful food that comes with a smaller price tag. read more

Made a yelp account to tell you all just how bad the food was at luma. All 8 of us eating different things from the summerlicous menu were completely dissatisfied with our meals. Bland tasting beef to over salty chicken, and mediocre chocolate whatever it was called for dessert. Avoid wasting ur summer at luma. read more

Fancy-schmancy. We went for dessert & drinks. I had Fellini's Bellini & my partner-in-crime had the Fruit of the Luma (the lychee was more overpowering then expected). Sure I ordered mine mostly because of the rhyming name but I quite enjoyed it ...all the way down to the non-soggy raspberry at the bottom. The dessert we shared was the Opera Cake. A trio of little goodies, sparse but decadent. I love the idea of caramel corn as part of a fancy restaurant. I doubt I'd necessarily choose this place for dinner as they only have one vegetarian entree option for dinner. read more

400th review in a year and four months! This post is dedicated to my birthday dinner, which happened in November (it's been a busy fall, ok?!). VIBE Luma was my birthday dinner, so you know it's a big freaking deal! Note: if you want the movie-menu themed birthday dinner you have to call their events department. I did not know this so was a bit frowny face at my lack of knowledge. Chef Jason Bangerter more than made up for this. Service was swift and friendly. (It was a Friday night.) The bar is luminous as well. A great spot to hang out pre or post movie/exhibit if you can't cough up the coin for the meal. We got a corner booth. It was cozy. WE ATE/DRANK We got a little bit spoiled. The burrata was light and refreshing with the accompaniment of Cantrell, melon and watermelon. We then moved onto a medley of beets accompanied by a tzatziki-like sauce punctuated with dill. Again, amazing! That said, this meal was in November so these items might not be on the menu because of seasonality. Because it was my birthday, I was allowed to ask for something off the menu. So I asked for a side of cabonara (one of my favourite things in the world). Bangerter came out with a huge bowl of cabonara with truffles and shaved 100% rare buffalo milk parmesean over the dish. It was so good we couldn't speak. Despite being a busy chef that manages two restaurants, he came over and had a glass of champagne with us. Honestly, it's one of the nicest things anyone has ever done for me. I can't guarantee this will happen with everyone but it was nice to have talked to him on twitter and then meet him in person. The other thing that Luma does is adjust portion sizes depending on your level of food coma. I enjoyed a half portion of the Halibut (not currently on the menu). It was light and flaky, accompanied by lentils. Friends enjoyed tuna and calf's liver (currently on the menu) and said they were both ace. We finished off with Luma's chocolate bar, which was more like a brownie topped with a variety of nuts and peanut butter ice cream. Bangerter came out with a birthday candle and lit it with a blow torch. That's my kind of celebration. We drank champers throughout the meal. Unforgettable! OBLIGATORY CATCHY REMARK Luma lights up my gastronomic dreams! One of the most memorable meals I've had ever. At the end of the night, I ate the leftover cabonara in the cab with my bare hands, it was that good. I'm older but I still have no shame. read more

As a proud foodie, I am ashamed to say this is my first O&B experience. O&B chains are touristy famous but I was never a believer in chain restaurants. I wouldn't have thought of coming here until this place was the last place that wasn't booked out for winterlicious. Prix Fixe: Appetizer: 1.Fragola salad : I'm NOT a fan of beans, from my impression it's only a filler in cheap burritos. But this salad changed my mind about beans. Its not too well over cooked so it doesn't have the mushy texture most beans carry. 2.Carrot soup: the blue cheese and bacon is what sparked my curious. I like blue cheese but the blue cheese is just a little too strong for my liking. If you're a "OMFG I LOVE BLUE CHEEESE" person, then this would be your kind of soup. Entree: 1. Pork shoulder: not a fan of the spice/sauce they used. reminded me of Indian food. But the meat itself is tender and fatty. Can't complain about fatty :D 2. Trout : best baked fish I've ever had. baked medium , skin is salted and crispy, but the meat is not overly dry. scallops that accompanied the fish was a little too small for my liking though. But seafood in Toronto isn't generally good anyway. Dessert: 1.Baked banana pudding: I was quite dissapointed, it was just banana muffin with banana chips and banana sauce on top. Overall my first O&B experience was quite good. I find they try to make everything sound fancy than it is. I guess they try to package their food to be more upscale than it actually is (this is from my disappointment with the dessert) ..Their "london G+T' is made of beefeater gin, fever-tree tonic water, grapefruit, and basil..... It's just G+T with ...a grapefruit. .. woo-hoo. -.-" read more

Good for an early dinner. Gets busy on weekends. Service was really lovely. I loved my beef tartare, wonderful presentation. read more

I recently made a dinner reservation for large group for my birthday. It was a really nice experience for all of us, the atmosphere is sophisticated but cool. Our server was awesome, very attentive and informative. There is a prix-fixe menu that comes with an appetizer, entree and dessert. Most of us choice to order off the regular menu. We had a vegetarian friend and they were very accommodating towards her as well. I had the mussels for my appetizer and the duck carbonara with a side of truffle fries. The white wine mussels were delicious! Just the right amount of garlic and wine, and the mussels were plump and cooked to the perfect softness. The left over sauce was so good with the garlic bread they give you. The carbonara was a little disappointing because it was a little bland except for the bits of duck prosciutto giving it some flavour. I thought I would've especially liked the perciatelli pasta they used for it because I love the texture of thick pasta noodles, however it didn't really wow me. I also tried some of their braised beef cheek, which is one of the best dishes there in my opinion. The beef cheek was soft and tender, filled with juices and flavour. The burnt onion aioli sauce complimented the beef really well. Overall it was a great experience, awesome vibe and the food was delicious! read more

It's my birthday dinner and we were seated at the inner corner right by the entrance. After i requested to move to the window seats i was told only table of 4 can sit there. But there are a couple sitting right by the window. I was offered to move to one of the tables but it was in the middle of existing tables. So we stayed where we were to keep the noise level around us low. However, they seated another table right by us shortly after. I didn't understand, coz there are so many other tables available. Foodwise, We've ordered Tuna sashimi, its fresh and flavorful. However, the main course we got steak and whole octopus, plain taste. Nothing special. The truffle fries are actually comparably more delicious. The house made ice cream is great! The only plus during this dinner. read more

Went for the "Taste of Iceland" 4-course fixed-price special dinner and was absolutely delighted. Every course was lovely, although the highlight for me was an Arctic Char starter (the best fish dish I have ever eaten) while my partner's favorite was the lamb course. Amazingly enough, the service we received was even better than the food. The staff are incredible professional, friendly and attentive. read more

Luma - Icelandic Lamb - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Nice drink, servers very smelly. I did not want to comment because I feel embarrassed. Everything else nice. read more

I took my friends from San Francisco to Luma for dinner. My friend wanted a root beer but the restaurant did not carry it. As we explained to our lovely waitress that it was probably the 3rd time he got let down. She took the liberty to go downstairs and actually purchasing a bottle of root beer for him! It was a pleasant surprise for us all, because let's face it... nobody is that crazy about root beer. we were all joking around. but it's the gesture that counts! Thank you Luma. As we left the restaurant my American friends gladly admitted to the fact that Canadian are really a bunch of friendly folks. 10/10 for service. Food was a bit pricey for the portion size. but they were delicious. Meat were cooked perfectly and the staff made sure we were happy with the temperatures. They also have a good selection of local wine. 8.5/10 for food. read more