I cannot say enough how amazingly consistent their food is. Highly recommend people make a…read morereservation to check them out. their seafood tower is outstanding and the staff attentive.

Pearl Diver is an assuming spot. I had a good feeling looking at the menu but the true jackpot was…read morethe dining experience in person. Cozy atmosphere and the service was kind, making us feel relaxed. Maybe too relaxed that we ordered dessert even after being stuffed already. Starting with the mvp of the meal, the dessert - Sticky Toffee Pudding, did not disappoint. In fact, I'm going to go out on a limb and say it was the best I've had. Tender snd delicate cake, ample syrup and the twist was some sort of sour tamarind or cherry candy on top. Perfect! The grilled mackerel was also absolutely divine. Really well prepared and meaty. The mussel dish was incredible too. The broth was gingery, garlicky and coconuty and very comforting to have on a cool night! I wish they had some sort of dry bread to go with it. However, the only bread option, focaccia was ordered. The focaccia was lovely on its own! Not an ideal pairing with the mussels but not bad either. I would absolutely revisit!

Had a really great experience here. The steak was cooked perfectly--tender, flavorful, and exactly…read morewhat you'd expect from a high-end steakhouse. What stood out to me was the attention to detail, from the seasoning to the presentation. The service was attentive without being overbearing, and the atmosphere felt refined yet comfortable. Definitely a place I'd come back to for a proper steak night.

A truly exceptional dining experience. As an out-of-town…read morebusiness traveller with a long family history in food and entrepreneurship, I'm always on the lookout for restaurants that get it right from end to end -- and The Butcher Chef absolutely delivers. Family-owned, proudly farm-to-table, with a top-shelf bar program and service that is both warm and professional. Every dish was thoughtful, balanced, and clearly crafted with intention. You can taste the care coming out of the kitchen. If you appreciate restaurants that engage all the senses -- flavor, presentation, atmosphere, and genuine hospitality -- you'll leave here completely satisfied. Highly recommend.

Tasty food that was very well presented, and heaping portions. We ordered way too much!…read more As others have mentioned, the service isn't very top notch for what is considered a classier establishment. They are rushed and toss plates around and see like they don't actually want to take your order haha. The restaurant itself has a nice atmosphere, though the front half and back half look very different. Front is more tasteful and modern while back is older school, not sure why! Bathroom is large and clean and snazzy!

Went to try out the Queen for dinner with my family…read more Not sure the hype about it, the restaurant is small, tight, loud. And of course the price of the food items are quite high. Service was alright, but seemed rushed. Probably won't go back again, value for money not the greatest in my opinion.

oh my goodness this place is amazing!!!…read more love the warm ambience inside, with welcoming and attentive staff. i love this unique dining experience, with unlimited garlic rice and we got the $25 kimayan feast. dining with our hands was fun as well. milkfish was seasoned well. pork skewers were so yummy. such a delight here.

I've been going to Tinuno for many years now! They have always been consistent with flavours and…read moreservice. Highly recommend the kamayan, it's super fun and super flavourful. It feels warm and inviting when you walk in. I enjoyed the calamansi juice, it was refreshing! Make sure to eat the milkfish with the vinegar :)

I'm a regular at several local Toronto restaurants - Lyla included - and I realized I should start…read morecontributing semi regular reviews as I appreciate how important they are for prospective customers. I have consistently supported Lyla since their opening a couple of years ago. I have taken my girlfriend for date nights, sat at the bar own my own to enjoy a cocktail or bowl of pasta (or both), had a quick mother/son drink, hosted my Dad and my girlfriend for a more formal dinner, and even encouraged my girlfriend to organize a girls night there. The service has consistently been thoughtful and on point. The cocktails are excellent; the wine list dynamic/good for pairing. And the food, particularly the pasta dishes, is excellent. 5+ stars all around. Cheers, Max

Picked this spot for girly night. We loved it here! Such a pretty spot and food was delicious…read more Met the chef and learned about the private dining room and tasting experience. We cant wait to be back!

We enjoyed a wonderful evening dining in this cozy spot. We both had the Peruvian seafood soup and…read moreenjoyed it - perfect on a cold Canadian winter night.

The restaurant has a really charming interior, and I wanted to love my experience there. The…read moreoysters were delicious, but unfortunately, the service was quite slow. We ordered the special pasta, but it came out cold after a long wait of 75 minutes. Considering we spent $250 for two people without any alcohol, I had hoped for a more enjoyable experience. I really wanted it to be better.

Went here to celebrate my bf's dad's bday and it was a hit! Very attentive staff and the atmosphere…read moreis cozy and romantic - love the fairy lights I got the tagliatelle al Pollo and that was my fvaourite dish of the night! Everything went so well together, especially when there's a bite of the sundried tomato! The arancini was yummy but I expected the crust to have a bit more crunch. I tried my bf's pizza and it was ok - nothing to rave about. I also got a mocktail (forgot the name) and it was yummy as well. Overall, 8/10 and definitely would visit again Their house-made chilli oil was so spicy and delicious that I decided to buy a jar for home!

Very nice restaurant, with friendly staff and great portions!…read more I've been to La Vecchia twice now, and both times have been lovely. The entire staff is pleasant and genial, and the food is consistently good. The shape of the restaurant can be a little bit awkward. The first time I was here, I sat toward the back of the restaurant, which felt a little bit narrow. The second time, I was near the front, which was much more typical. Both times I've been here, I've been completely full. This place stands out among Italian places in that it serves quality ingredients, but actually gives you enough to be satisfied. Looks like they've added some tasting menus... I'll have to be back to try them!

On a hot, sunny day, I visited The Captain's Boil with friends for some seafood, and I have to say,…read moreI had a great time. From the outside, the familiar black-and-white sign was clean but showed signs of age, with faint white streaks suggesting that the exterior could use a refresh. Inside, we were greeted by a wall of colourful sticky notes, adding a fun touch to the dark, brick-lined interior. I also appreciated the nearby sink, making it easy to wash our hands without heading to the bathroom. It was definitely convenient. After being seated, the menu left much to be desired. It showed its age, with white scratches that made it hard to read the items. The ordering system was not intuitive for a first-time visitor, so we had to rely on our server for guidance. Also, the drinks menu looked like a printout from Excel, which was small, hard to read and, unfortunately, overpriced. We ordered the Matey's Feast along with another order of seafood, which was a generous meal for three people. Matey's Feast is one of their set meals that allowed us to choose two types of seafood, along with a variety of sides. Each boil also came with two regular sides, which was a nice touch. We went with Captain's Boil seasoning at medium spice, which was just right for enjoying the seafood. The boils arrived in clear bags, and we had to take them out of the bag and eat by hand. Shrimp Basket: A hot and crispy appetizer served on a bed of Cajun fries, which really whetted my appetite. The tartar sauce and ketchup on the side complemented the crunch. Captain's Fried Rice with Seafood: A simple but tasty plate of rice with shrimp. We added some of the sauce from the seafood boils for extra flavour. It was filling. Seafood Boils: Each bag of seafood was packed with seasoning and came with disposable gloves so we could dig in with our hands. The clams were cooked perfectly, with just the right amount of spices. The shrimp required a bit more work, with the heads and shells needing to be removed, but they were large and fresh, making it worth the effort. The extra sauce in each bag was perfect for drenching our sides or adding more flavour to the fried rice. Sides: We chose corn for the regular sides and sausage for the premium side. Corns were quarter-length cobs of corn and the sausages were served sliced. We tossed both into the seafood boil bags to soak up the spicy sauce, making them even more enjoyable. The service was adequate, with staff checking in occasionally to ensure we had everything we needed. The washroom, located downstairs, was not spotless but still serviceable. In terms of value, I found the pricing to be on the higher side. The drinks, at $4 each, were refillable but expensive considering I only had two cups. Given that it's a seafood restaurant, higher prices were expected, but I appreciated that sides like fries and fried rice helped fill us up. Overall, I had a good time. My rating of 3 reflects the tricky ordering process and steep prices, but the food was definitely enjoyable, and I left feeling full. I'd return if I was in the mood for seafood boil and ready to splurge a little.

Horrible experience We made a reservation and still had to…read morewait 10 more minutes when we entered into the restaurant. There was a table free, but it's like they didn't want to clear it, which is fine. We weren't upset when we were seated our server, didn't come back for a good next 20 minutes. Our server was straight to the point didn't care to introduce himself. Didn't really want to explain anything on the menu or offer us anything more when we were inquiring about different foods, which is fine our order was missing a side of calamari and literally every side with the seafood so the corn potatoes and etc., even extra sides that we ordered were missing. We thought they come separately so we were waiting, but we got so hungry. We just started eating the gloves they gave us. We didn't get a bucket, never inquired about anything. Our server didn't come back to ask us if we needed anymore assistance or anything we had to pull another server to the side and ask them if we still going to get our calamari in our sides and she implies that came in with the seafood bag. We just didn't know how it worked. We never been there and you would think someone that works. There would know what they're doing, but that's OK. Things happen so we asked for our sides but this is how I know our server which was a male was out to get us when my friend kindly asked for some water and our server proceeds to give her hot water on purpose when my friend turned around and shocked to look for the server he gave her a dead blank stare with a little grin. At that point we just wanted to go we asked the server that was supposed to give us our sides, which by the way didn't come another 10 minutes pass by we just asked for the check and told her we don't want the sides anymore. We just wanna go. Our server, which was the mail gives us our bill and I see that the sides are still on there. He proceeds to say it's a part of the package and then we said OK just give us the sides and then he proceeds with a lot of attitude to say well you are the one that sent the sides back, our food was already halfway done lol we just paid and ran out. I think the service in here is disgusting and the server that served us purposely had a problem with us. He was so kind of everybody else in the restaurant besides me and my friend all servers were amazing everybody else besides me and my friend and we didn't come in there. Complaining are making attitude are doing anything rude, we were kind and we still got treated like garbage. I think this change should be embarrassed of their selves. The manager should be embarrassed, and the guy serving us should be fired giving my friend hot water is evil and disgusting. He knew what he was doing and honestly, I don't even trust the food the way they were acting if you guys want sass and attitude with your food then yeah eat here.

Honest Weight really won me over. The oysters were beautifully fresh, the daily shrimp special was…read moreunforgettable, and the buttery toast on the side was just as good as the seafood. I also loved being able to choose a fresh fish from the counter. Everything felt simple, fresh, and thoughtfully done. Definitely a spot I would come back to.

Part of a longer review…read more.. You don't so much book a table at Honest Weight as you wander into it. Tucked in the Junction, it still looks and feels like the fish shop it once was, except the counters have given way to small tables and the chalkboard now lists what's cooking tonight. There's nothing slick about it, no marble tabletops or velvet banquettes. Instead, Honest Weight disarms you with something much rarer in Toronto dining: warmth. The kind of warmth that feels like stepping into a friend's East Coast home--where the fish is fresh, the welcome genuine, and you're looked after in a way that feels instinctive.

Food is delicious and definitely worth it for recommendations. Cooked to perfection and serving…read moresize is also great.

Guess how much did the lobster weight last time I visited there? 4.5 LBS! Well we 3 people did not…read moreend up finishing it but we happily pack the leftover to-go and no regret