We came here for a drink & bite before our dinner reservation somewhere else. Loved the ambience,…read morethe outdoor area was just perfect. The staff were super nice and professional. Great service. I enjoyed the Pink & pretty cocktail, pretty balanced. They also did a good job with regular martini. We ordered 1/2 dozen oysters. Fresh tasty oysters with different lemon & different sauce options. Will definitely be back for a meal.

Came here for a group event and we had the entire outdoor back alley reserved and it was a nice…read moreopen space. Service was solid and attentive. Food was nice. Had the steak frites which was good.

Fantastic Brunch this morning 6/9, with great weather on the outdoor side patio. We got the orange…read morejuice and couple of coffee's, delicious coffee btw! I had the Soho Hash w/poached eggs that were perfect! And my wee wifey had the Classic Breakfast(?). The raspberry jelly you see next to the ketchup was the raspberriest raspberry jelly/jam I've ever tasted!! Dynamite! Our waitress was a lovely woman who was on top of our entire experience!

To celebrate Gord's birthday, we had supper last evening at Ruby Soho…read more Gord had a wagu burger and fries. It's the first time he's had wagu beef and he said it was good. I had wings with Thai chilli sauce, which were really good. The sauce was sweet with a bit of a kick and the skin was still crispy. Salomé was our server and was very friendly. She surprised Gord with a birthday dessert, which was delicious. Salomé and I had been talking about their jerk chicken dish. Though I ordered wings, she had given me a side of jerk sauce to check out, which was tasty. So tasty that she gave me a container of some to take home. How nice is that!?

My second evening visiting friends in Toronto, they brought me here for dinner. OMG. The food, the…read moredrinks, the service, the ambiance -- all were simply great. Thanks to a couple of the reviews, we ordered -- among other things the spicy rigatoni. Absolutely unbelievable flavor that really wakes up your tastebuds and says, "Delicious, aren't I?" The answer is YES!!! We ordered the truffle fries for the table, which are the best I've ever had and I love truffle fries. I ordered the Sangria Rouge simply because I love a really good one. This met and exceeded all my hopes and dreams. In fact, I would say that that describes this restaurant. It was a wonderful, wonderful experience.

I ate here tonight with a friend and generally the food was excellent but the service was extremely…read moreslow. It took almost 1 hour to get our first course and another to get our main course. We were told there was some kind of a mix up with our order after the first course arrived but the fact we had to wait another hour is crazy. It's too bad because the food was really good as was the atmosphere. That's why I think it only deserves 3 stars

Recommended by a friendly waitress at another neighborhood spot, Laissez Faire turned out to be a…read morebit of a hidden gem. Take the stairs to the covered rooftop... a lovely bar with dining booths and lounge seating, all with a perfectly cooled indoor-outdoor vibe. Downstairs, the first floor has a cozy, antique feel with all indoor seating. Food highlights: * Hamachi Crudo: Fresh and nicely portioned, though we wished for a little more citrus and zest. * Beef Burger: Excellent. the bacon jam and aioli take it over the top. * Roasted Half Chicken with chimichurri: Cooked perfectly, juicy inside, ultra-crispy skin, with lemon and herbs adding a bright punch. * Roasted Mushrooms: Generous portion and a win for mushroom lovers. Cocktails are beautifully presented and well-balanced. All around, a great choice for a date night or a larger group looking for something special but relaxed.

We were a group of 8 out for girls night and the staff were very friendly and made our experience…read moregreat. However, the food itself was very disappointing. I got the hamachi crudo and burger. The crudo didn't have enough citrus and the sauce it was in lacked flavor. I also asked for my burger to be cooked medium rare but it was well done. My friends who got the pastas really enjoyed their dishes, but I'm not sure I'd go back here for food again.

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.

Came here for a wedding for our friends. We used the space…read moreupstairs that could hold up to 35 people, but we were only 26. Still felt a bit tight but super cozy and lively in such a small space. All the food that we had was family style and it was all delicious beyond words.

I was invited to General Public for a client dinner and was excited to finally try it, especially…read moreafter seeing it named a top finalist on Air Canada's Best New Restaurant list. Happy to say it lived up to the hype. The interior is beautiful, chic, warm, and very inviting without feeling pretentious. Service was excellent throughout the night. We did the prix fixe set menu, which included the chicory salad, shrimp cocktail, ham plate, chicken wings, G.P. wedge, black cod, roast chicken, English chips, charred broccolini, and finished with crème caramel and a seasonal English pudding. Everything was really well done, and I especially appreciated how many vegetable-forward dishes were included. It didn't feel like the usual carb-and-protein-heavy set menu. The charred broccolini, black cod, ham plate, and G.P. wedge were definite standouts. All simple dishes on paper, but packed with bold, rich flavours. Portion sizes were also great. I've been to a few nicer client dinners where I still leave a little hungry, but that wasn't the case here at all. They also had several non-alcoholic drink options, which was nice to see and thoughtfully done. Overall, General Public delivered on food, service, and atmosphere. It felt polished but still approachable, and I can easily see why it's getting so much attention. A great spot for a client dinner and somewhere I'd happily return on my own too.

Let's just say you don't need to travel to Barcelona when you have Bar Raval…read more Bar Raval is "a Barcelona-inspired pinxto bar with small plates to share and a variety of cocktails, beer, wine, and fortifieds." Luckily I have a friend who lives in Toronto and she recommended meeting us here for drinks and apps. You can't make reservations here, its a walk-in only bar, which is cool but just so you are aware, come early. We arrived around 4pm to meet my friend. The place (super tiny) was already packed. With lack of seats, people choose to stand around the small bar tables to drink, eat and converse. This is exactly what we did. It is also very loud but really fun and different from anything that I have been to before. We ordered a few different cocktails since they are known for them here as well as a bunch of tapas. Everything was excellent! The service was also great, always coming around from time to time asking if we needed anything. I would definitely come back here and if you are ever in Toronto, make Bar Raval one of your stops. You will love it! Cheers ~

Good, actually great vibes. Food was tasty and if I went with some friends or a partner, it would…read morehave been even better. I went by myself and had the "we'll make you a cocktail." It was a tasty and easy to drink mezcal drink with a bit of chocolate and topped with a lime leaf. I had the steak tartare with mushrooms. It was fun and slightly vinegar-ed. I had pan con tomate and unfortunately, it was a bit bland. I don't think the tomatoes were sweet nor flavorful enough so I ended up putting the steak tartare on top. I also had their smoked sardine and egg and surprisingly, it was my favorite. The sardines were quite good! The waitstaff is nice and always ready with a smile. There's limited space and even more limited seating.. as in half the people were just standing because there weren't any chairs. Seems like a great (first) date spot and pre bar hopping restaurant.

Had a great dinner here with our dog on their patio. It's a covered patio so able to come here even…read morewhen the weathers not great. They also had some tvs playing the a World Cup game. The vibe of the patio was great and super lively. The staff were friendly and attentive. They even brought out a water bowl for our dog. We got the burrata Fresca appetizer which was really good. For my main I got the truffle mushroom ravioli, it was good but got a bit too salty towards the end. I also tried a slice of the pepperoni which was good as well. The patio was really busy when we went so I'd recommend making a reservation in advance!

Taps Public House is a great place to dine in for high quality food, particularly if you're…read morecelebrating a special event. I come here all the time for dinner and the food never disappoints. I came here for my anniversary with my boyfriend and we enjoyed our meal. We made a reservation for around 7pm, and they took us to the patio outside. I personally prefer being seated indoors, as it can get either too hot or too cold in the winter, but it is quite nice when the weather cooperates. The tables are also personally on the small side so keep that in mind if you're planning to order many appetizers. Our waitress was incredibly friendly and served us quickly. We ordered beef tacos to start. We usually get the fish tacos (which are some of our favourite tacos in the city) but we wanted to try something new. These tacos were great and the sauces were amazing. We then had the Burrata Fresco. It was our first time having this as well and we were quite pleased with it. The cheese was super creamy and went super well with the bread. Usually, the mains take a while to come, especially if you come on a weekend night (this was Father's day weekend, so it took a bit longer than usual) Finally we got to our mains. He had his usual, the Chimichurri steak sandwich, and I got a fish and chips, which i had never tried before. His steak was great and cooked really well. I've had the steak sandwich before as well and it was super well seasoned and cooked perfectly. Do keep in mind they only serve it with one slice of bread, though you can add an additional slice to make it a real sandwich. My fish and chips were good as well. The fish was thickly battered and was a little on the oily side but it wasn't bad. It went great with the truffle fries I ordered. The slaw was purple cabbage, which I think I prefer to the green cabbage kind. The restaurant was kind enough to give us a free cheesecake on the side with a cool flame sparkler for me and my boyfriend's anniversary. It was quite good and we thought is was quite generous of the restaurant. Overall, Taps is a great all rounder place to get food with your family or friends. They serve great pizzas here as well and I haven't had a dish I was disappointed with yet. It is on the pricier side, but if you have the ability to splurge, this is a great place to do so.