Been passing by this place for a while. Their large windows and the decor behind it got my attention every time I passed, and finally decided to try their dinner the other day. Inside the restaurant is even nicer than what it looks like from outside; the tables are not too close from each other, which I really appreciate and all the other parts of the restaurant are nicely finished with high ceiling that makes the place even more spacious and impressive. Two of us were there, and we ordered their Lemon Saffron Linguine and Bouillabaisse. From the first bite, it was easy to tell that we made the right choice; both of them had unforgettable flavor. Only minor down side of their dishes that we tried were that it was a bit too salty, but it didn't bother us too much. As a dessert, we ordered their cheese cake to share. We weren't too hungry when we came into this restaurant, and was debating whether to try their dessert or not initially. I am glad that we changed our mind, as their beet goat cheese was very different than the cheese cake you usually get from other restaurants. You can actually taste beet and goat cheese, which makes great combination together. The service was very good, too. Our server was very attentive and helpful from the beginning until the end, answering all of our questions very patiently. I would love to try their brunch next time. read more

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Came here for dinner during Summerlicious and was very impressed. The beautiful decor and moderate number of diners on a Tuesday night created a very pleasant ambiance. We opted for the patio which was nice as it was a small space that felt cozy yet still intimate. The food was delicious and the service was great. Would definitely recommend lunch or dinner during the weekday. read more

BRUNCH UPDATE: came for brunch the other day and happy to say, Ricarda's is still amazing. I loved the brunch selection and ended up getting the smoked salmon benny. I really enjoyed the salad and the benny was perfect. As usual, atmosphere is nice and service is great. My friend had the Ricarda's breakfast and also said it was good. For those looking for a classic breakfast with Mediterranean twist, here is your place. read more

I live close by to Ricarda's and since it was being constructed I've always been curious to check it out. I actually came this time as I was invited to join two friends for lunch. The menu seems to be a mix of mediterranean foods with American touches. There's great variety on the menu and the 'build your own salad' option is definitely a crowd pleaser. My friends started off with an amazing flatbread with a cracked egg or two on top, and i began with the most heavenly roasted tomato soup that had great depth and flavour. For my main I had a 'spider steak' which to me seemed more like a piece of filet mignon. It was great. It wasn't cooked exactly as I had ordered, but that's ok (and this is why the review was not 5 stars). My friends had the burgers and pasta with clams. Service was exceptional. Our server Youri was both polite and very attentive. Decor is great. It's chic, it's elegant, and I will definitely be back. read more

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I have been wanting to try this place because it's in my neighborhood and I always see the fresh bakery! My friend and I finally decided to try it out. I ordered the blueberry Danish from the bakery shop, and the crispy Duck salad, I LOVE both of them! The duck salad has dried cranberries and mandarins in it which makes this dish very refreshing and unique! However, my friend ordered the homemade pasta and almond croissant, she didn't like the paste because the noddles were very soft and overall it was too salty. I will definitely go back and check out more items on their menu. read more

Ricarda's - Blueberry Danish and almond croissant - Mediterranean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Not sure why previously this place got so much hate, but my partner and I came here in the fall and we both loved the food, venue, and service. Food- The cuisine here is Mediterranean/Italian - think pastas, flatbreads, fresh seafood, duck, quail, olives, capers, figs, etc. Healthy and vegetarian options are available, i.e. zucchini noodles to start, veggie burger main, lots of plant-based menu options in addition to fresh meats and many seafood dishes yayyy. The mains are not drenched in grease and you can really appreciate the wholesomeness and freshness of the ingredients. I ordered the salmon lunch main (large piece of salmon on a slab of grains with greens), which looked small, but was actually quite hearty thanks to the amount of protein. For dinner they have even more menu options and a small sharing menu. The dessert menu here also sounded soooo good (tiramisu, chocolate ricotta tart, etc), but we were trying to cut back so didn't order. Value- $$$, definitely a fancier dining option, not for everyday. Venue- Located in downtown core, very convenient for lunch during weekdays (if you can afford it lol) or fancier sit-down dinner. BIG inside! So much seating available and when we showed up for lunch we were one of very few customer groups present. The interior design is simple, clean, and classy. Bar seating is also available. Service- Pretty sure we were greeted by the manager himself that day. Friendly staff, not intrusive. read more

Ricarda's - salmon for lunch - looks small, but very hearty! grains on the bottom - Mediterranean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Very bright and relaxed mediterranean restaurant. Came here with some girlfriends for summerlicious. We got the truffle fries to start. I like that they use skinny fries. It smelled strongly of truffles, but we couldn't taste it, which was a bit disappointing. I ordered the pork terrine as my starter. It was a decent dish. Wish there was another piece of crostini, as there was lots of terrine left over that I ate on its own. Had the vegetable risotto as my main. Very lovely and creamy, slightly on the salty side. Could use a bit of pepper. We ordered all three desserts between the three of us. Vanilla Cheesecake Lemon Crumble was rich and delicious. Served with baked strawberries and rhubarb, and a cucumber mint sauce. The strawberries and rhubarb paired well with the cheesecake. The acidity helped cut through the richness. Cucumber mint sauce tasted out of place. Not a fan of it. Coconut Lime Dacquoise was good. The dacquiose was light and tasted strongly of coconut and lime. Served with pineapple sauce and pomegranate seeds, giving the dessert a nice tropical feel. Final dessert was a mint chocolate tart served with mangoes. Mint chocolate is always a winning combo in my book. Mangoes were nice, but didn't go with the rest of the dessert in my opinion. We were sat right next to the open kitchen which was very entertaining. The kitchen staff were super nice and very funny. Joked around with us a bit whenever they had a spare moment. Service was a little slow for my liking though. read more

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please read this review before going! I decided to finally check out Ricarda's with a friend for lunch. We walked in (great location), and didn't need reservations. The reason this spot gets 5 stars is because of the friendliness of the staff, location, atmosphere and decor. I fell in love. We sat at a high table with leather chairs and just behind us was a cute half moon shape booth. If I was to base my review solely on the food, it would have been 4 stars. I ordered the Lobster Pasta and my friend ordered the salad (who does that?) the pasta was cooked perfectly, the lobster however was way too chewy and the sauce had no flavour... thank god for salt. My drink was really good though but how can you mess up a rhy and ginger. I've made reservations for drinks next week. It is the perfect spot for drinks and I hope to check out the dinner menu as well. I went back to Ricarda's for a drink social that I organized and I was a bit embarrassed. It took more than 25 minutes for us to get service or even water, alot of my guests complained and left early. I spoke to the General Manager and he was very nice and apologetic and I completely understand being short of staff or some staff were still learning but that's really not my business. Anyways, I still recommend checking it out. The food is pretty overpriced for what it is but I still like the atmosphere. Keep Eating, Angela read more

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I really like Ricarda's! I came in here for a quick bite and was pleasantly surprised that the sandwiches here are quite fresh despite them being in the display glass all morning. Great selection of speciality teas as well! The place itself is super chic and is located in a really good location. I would love to come back here again for brunch or for after hours. read more

Ricarda's - Open faced prosciutto sandwich for lunch. - Mediterranean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I had a very negative experience at this place today. I ordered a custom salad to go and paid all 16 dollars or so for it. Waited a few minutes and a salad was handed to me. Thankfully before I left I looked in the bag. It was a completely different salad than what I ordered. I advised them and they apologized. A few minutes later I got my salad. When I returned home and started eating the salad, I noticed there was something that I could not chew. I took it out of my mouth. It was a black twist tie. So that wasn't good. I did, however, continue eating until I ran into two separate onions (which I did not order) and a sliced mushroom (which I did not order). I understand how the latter two could possibly happen. Obviously the twist tie is another story. I will not go back to this place and hope that the next person who finds a twist tie in their salad doesn't swallow it. I've tried to include a picture of the aforementioned three tasty items but I can't. I will add it to the pictures section for the restaurant. Ricarda's will surely be happy to have it there. read more

I have been a yelp user for a long time but never bothered to write any reviews. This is the first time I ever had a strong feeling to share a review. 1. Two nights before our reservation we needed to move our reservation time a bit earlier. They stopped allowing online modifications to reservations 2 days before, and advised to call for changes. I called for numerous times but was routed to infinite loop of voice recordings. I left voice mail to change reservation time and they never called back. I'd rather they never advise customers to call for changes if they never bother to pick up their phone or listen to voice messages. 2. They promote their birthday offers but apparently, coming on Sunday (two days before a Tuesday birthday) does not qualify the birthday discount. They claim that the birthday has to be within the same week and they count Monday as the first day of week. In our tradition we never celebrate our bdays after. Always before. So to us their rules doesn't quite make sense to us. If they are so stingy and strict about how two days before bday doesn't count as a bday celebration offer, they might as well don't do the offer. 3. Slow service in general. Plates were piling up before somebody gets to clear the table. 4. I am not a crab person but I heard another lady complained about them stopped refilling crabs at 12:45 at Sunday brunch which supposedly ends at 2:30pm. She said it wasn't fair coz they paid the same price. I felt for the lady who didn't get to try it. If they are so stingy about serving certain food, they might as well not do it then. Overall, decor and atmosphere is decent, food is decent. Jazz band is excellent. Service though, is why I would give it a 1 star. read more

My favourite coffee in the city. Atmosphere is lovely, live music if you're lucky. Strongly recommend.

This is for the overall Sunday jazz brunch experience. The bouncing castle and the foie gras alone worth 5 stars. The rest of the food is ok nothing too memorable and kind of mediocre. I will say 3 stars. But worth going if you are eating out with kids! Super fun for kids and you know how relief you are when your kids are playing independently while you can actually enjoy what you are eating! I think they watch you kids in that play area if you sign a waiver? Not sure about that though. And they have cute cupcakes in the kids play area. Lovely! read more

Thoroughly enjoyed their Sunday jazz brunch buffet. Can't wait to go back after lockdown lifts!

New place in town... Wait staff was really friendly and gave great service. We went with one of the pizzas that was on the menu next time will build my own...... Just the mix was not great../ pasta was fantastic... Gorgonzola mushroom and artichoke.... Random but was really impressed with the box to go... Really nice packaging... Will be back. For sure... read more

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We were actually looking for a different restaurants when we stumbled upon this one. We popped in to look at the menu and was welcomed so warmly we decided to stay. With a variety of high tables, low tables, both and sofa chairs there is a social setting for everyone. Our server was Keiran and she was fabulous. Knowledgable and timely. We ordered the Lemon Saffron Linguine, the asparagus and garlic shrimp tapas. All were extremely tasty and the fresh pasta was perfectly cooked. The house Sauvignon blanc was a perfect pairing to the dishes but the piece de resistance was the Brioche pudding! Holy was a buttery delight. The manager, host, owner, who knows because everyone worked so well as a team, brought us a complimentary local ice wine to enjoy with our dessert to top it all off. I would highly recommend this place for the ambience, food and the service. Deserves the 5 stars for sure. Will visit next time we are back. read more

Ricarda's - The most delicious Pear Brioche Pudding Ever! - Mediterranean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Richard's is situated on Peter Street near Queen and Spadina with modern high ceilings and stylish decor. It's welcoming and the staff are friendly and professional. The food comes out relatively quickly for a table of 4 at 12PM on a Saturday. We also got complimentary pastries before our meal and the cappuccino, tiramisu and creme brûlée (although the sugar was a little too thick for our personal taste) was good. Not great, but good. I'm giving it a 3 star because the food wasn't out of this world amazing, it was average. Also, my Lamb Confit with Hash.. while a little under seasoned, it was good. But the flavours weren't something I'd crave from time to time. Also it gave me an upset stomach that I get when I ingest too much MSG. It was definitely a disappointment. I went for brunch but maybe the dinner menu might be better. read more

Beautifully designed space- anything with black, gold and marble accents you've got my attention. Popped in to take a look grabbed dessert to go. Probably the best cannoli I've tried in the city to date! Crispy outer shell with a velvety smooth ricotta filling and the ends rimmed with chocolate pistachio combo. Delish! Service was fast and attentive. Menu specializes in Mediterranean offerings. Will have to come back for a sit down lunch/dinner. read more

Ricarda's - Mediterranean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

4 stars for environment, 3 stars for food. Highly recommend this place for a special occasion/large groups - very spacious & comfortable, natural sunlight, quiet enough for conversation, elegant but not pretentious. Came for dinner. Ordered the mushroom flatbread, veal carpaccio and the walnut salad to share. Complimentary bread with dip (red eggplant hummus??) was good. We shared a bottle of Riesling which was good. The Saffron Ravioli was good with a distinct saffron flavour and butternut squash filling, however the scallops on top were way too salty. The bouillbaisse was lukewarm and the cornish hen was slightly overcooked. It also took a while for the food to arrive. read more

Review based solely on cafe. Summary: altogether I really enjoy their coffee, espresso beverages, and the amount of seating available, I like working on my computer here. *See below for pros & cons list. Pros: seating options, lots of space, great espresso, lattes are great, tasty treats, vegetarian friendly treats, polite staff, computer friendly, pop ups sometimes in lobby space beside the cafe, vegan milks available (soy milk, etc.), lactose free milk, great desserts Cons: unclear café hours, staff are not approachable to ask questions - though still nice, cost is average - not cheap or expensive, I'm intimidated by the restaurant half of the cafe, no one staff member has taken the time to encourage me to try the restaurant. read more

Wednesday Night Party!!!! At $55 before tax and fees (including taxes and fees bumps it up to about $67), we're talking ayce food stations, two drink tokens (alcohol or espresso) and unlimited juice/pop, DJ going all night, etc. It goes every Wed from 6pm-11pm and you just pay for tickets on Eventbrite and show them your ticket when you walk in. Coat check included. No obnoxious tipping jars all over the place. Go in and enjoy. I appreciate that the food is served in individual plates/portions and it's not warming trays all over the place. Other than the charcuterie, most of the dishes were made in small batches and served fresh, which makes a huge difference. The oysters were continually shucked throughout the night so they were never sitting there for very long. Definitely some of the better oysters I've had in Toronto. Tiny, but super fresh and sweet. The grill station was serving up bacon wrapped scallops and the scallops were still juicy and plump. They had steak strips that were also juicy and beefy and the grilled octopus was quite tender. The variety of food was reasonable. There are a bunch I didn't expand on but my favorites are up top. Dessert was liquid nitrogen vanilla ice cream in mini macaron sandwiches or espresso affogato poured into your ice cream cone (sans ice cream). I suppose then it's not quite an affogato is it? The sauce syringes that went with the macaron ice cream sandwiches were delicious and I may have just had a couple of those sans sandwich. Minor downside: The ceviches at the ceviche station were awkwardly small portions in their serving containers and didn't contain all that much seafood. I'd totally do this again. Not every Wednesday, mind you, but as ayce goes, I'd rather do this than buffet. read more

I realize that my older Jazz brunch review is going to give some serious moments of disappointment if you're expecting crab legs, a la minute menu, or abundance of different dishes all stacked pretty on the counter tops. Don't get me wrong... they still do a great brunch buffet but as things go in business, they cut back and offering a lower ingredient value. That being said, I still think Ricarda's brunch is still worthy of a special event. Sitting at $55 per person, this would normally raise eyebrows for a Sunday Brunch. A decent time out can be hitting $30 per person after tip and tax... with $55 with tax and tip, you're easily looking at $70+ and that's without any alcohol. It ... is ... pricey BUT I will have to say the service is sincere and attentive, its a true buffet with no limitations (though it is a 2 hour seating) with 4 star restaurant quality sit down dishes, AND its in a great space. I actually love the space. I know I've written lots about this place but the short answer is that it's geared towards an upscale experience while still being warm and approachable. Folded napkins on your chair while you get up... check. Cool atmosphere with a live jazz trio ... check. Helpful kitchen staff to tempt you with interesting dishes ... check. There's nothing casual about this place and the restaurant shows it. Though with exposed concrete walls & pipes veers towards the casual, the large grand windows, soft olive cloth for seats, and dark gleaming walnut woods keep it in the refined luxury. The other crazy but great thing is that they open a kids play area (moderately monitored) with a full blown jumping castle... yes, I said it right, a jumping castle!! For the 3 times I've been here, the place still looks shiny, new, and pristine. As mentioned with the kitchen staff, they're very helpful and same with the dining room staff. We had a great time ensured by our waitress... dishes cleared quickly, napkins folded nicely, and our coffee kept up to the brim. About the food... the quality is there. It exceeds most regular brunch places... let alone a brunch buffet where you expect the quality to dip. If Ricarda's had to cut back, I do appreciate that decided to go with quality than maintain quantity. Though I had to admit that I was genuinely disappointed when I first walked among the dishes, my first times here had me deciding how to pace myself because there were TOO many great dishes to choose. This time around, I found myself just browsing to make up a balanced plate not filled with dessert. I wont go into all the items available but I will highlight some great things. In general, there are always at least 2 or 3 flat bread pizza with interesting toppings like proscuitto, a charcuterie and cheese area with a good offering of 3 each, a decent salad offering with vegetables beyond the typical romaine, unseasonal tomato, and maybe some carrots... I appreciate the grilled mushrooms, peppers, baby kale, and other interesting varieties, large freshly sliced meat (I think we had a pork and roast beef that day), a small but curated seafood area of mostly oyster, small scallops salad, chilled shrimp, and chilled mussels (No more crab legs ... oh well), breakfast baked treats like croissants, regular bread like focaccia, fresh sliced fruits, made to order omelette bar and you can get foie gras, made to order pasta bar, waffles, crepes, bacon... ok, I think you get the general idea. Favourite items Chilled shrimp - though they were as giant a year ago, these are still bigger than your average place and they were plump without being water logged or soggy Egg Benedict - you can order this fresh and my picture is not photoshopped ... the sauce does glisten nicely and with the most oozy molten yolk. I wouldnt say this is my favourite in the city but it was very good especially for a buffet Mediterrean Calamari in a stew - there's a small section with 3 large cast iron pots filled with 'stew's. I know they dont necessarily look appetizing at first but grab one. I dunno how they kept the calamari so tender in there but wow, this was one of my favourite things to eat. Vibrant spices that just perks you up... pour this on top of coucous or rice and you got a perfect winter meal. Dessert section... like all of it - Cool thing, the head pastry chef is there behind the table so anything you want to know or looking for something, she's all for it and ready to share her passion. I like the fact they do have a gluten free option too. The panna cotta, caramel banana cake, pavlova (I love my a pavlova and these bite size versions were perfect), and cannoli were just bomb. I would say that Ricarda still excels for Toronto buffet brunch offering but if you're from Asia or a big city like New York or Dubai, please temper your expectations. I would say a year ago that Ricarda's did well and could potentially keep up with the food offerings but sadly not quite now. read more

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I enjoyed dinner at Ricarda's last night with 3 coworkers. We started with a lovely bottle of Pinot Grigio and then shared the spicy duck sausage flatbread with potatoes and 2 eggs and the grilled octopus. For my entree, I enjoyed the yogurt mustard cornish hens with a side salad and green beans. Lively atmosphere with nice live music, but the service was extremely slow considering the restaurant was packed - however, our server was professional and engaging. read more

Here today for Sunday Brunch! So worth the price tag. The buffet offerings are amazing and the flavors are so good. My faves: the raw seafood bar, carving station and of course dessert and S'mores! They even have a bouncing castle and supervised kids area so the kids can play after they eat! Would definitely come back especially for special occasions! read more

Ricarda's - desserts table - Mediterranean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Loved our Sunday Jazz Brunch at Ricardas. A truly beautiful ambience with great food. The guy who welcomed us in at the front was so kind and kept checking in to see how we were enjoying everything -- 10/10 service from him and most of the staff. For the price you are paying, the food quality is good, although it would be nice if they added a bit more to the buffet, like avocado, bread (the croissants were awesome though), ice cream, cookies, etc. All in all, definitely recommend and will be back! read more

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I may never come here if not because of my friend's party! Thanks to that, I got to experience great food and service!Place is nice. Theres's dinner section, lounge section, bar-stool section. I ordered 3meal dinner course (scallop and pork belly, baked snapper, cheesecake) and each of them is really delish! Very impressed! Small serving though, but I already expect it since the place have that high-class or fancy 'feel' to it. Yet surprisingly, the price is not as 'fancy' as i thought, which is a bonus! The free bread and some reddish dipping sauce is yummy. If only we are not big group, i may finish them all by myself (the dipping is the best!!).lol. They also gave us extra bread and sauce knowing some people still hungry afterward. Overall, this place is not to be missed! read more

Came across this place while seaeching for breakfast. The place is quite large and can seat a lot of people which is good. We reserved a table ahead of time just im case. We ordered the salmon benedict and the ham croquet. The food time quite a while to recieve maybe around 20 to 25 minutes which was a bit odd. When the food came it was loaded with a lot of of arugula on the plate. The eggs on the benedict were cooked perfectly and the hollidsiase had a lot of flavor. The croquet was a bit small but was pretty good. Overall the food was pretty good with small portions and a lot of veggies but still worth a try! read more

Ricarda's - Salmon Benedict - Mediterranean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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The food at Ricarda's is okay, but I find it very over priced for what it is. The staff are polite and the atmosphere is beautiful, but I look for more when it comes to value. read more

My friend and I enjoyed there for Winterlicious. It was my first time, but it was awesome! Great food and service! read more

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Loved the ambience and the food. Would definitely come back! Ordered eggs florentine and fries which had a smokey flavour. read more

Ricarda's - Mediterranean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Easily a top restaurant in Toronto. After a warm welcome, we were seated a table near the open kitchen. It was a treat to watch the action. The food was exceptional - mushroom risotto, ravioli, and lamb shank. Let's not forget the desserts! We shared blue moon cheesecake and pavlova. Ricarda's is a hidden gem. Thank you for the extraordinary food, and impeccable service. We will definitely be back! read more

First time at this place and the decor look 'aight so went in for a drink while I waited to meet a friend. They were on happy hour so had half priced house wine is always good. And to be fair the wine was pretty good. My beef comes with the price of the tapas. Crazy expense, actually nutty. Portions we hilariously small. Like thought it was a mistake at first. Would only recommend for a drink or two. I think they are new as it all felt a little disorganized but you know what, Im sure it will get better over time. read more

We came here on a Sunday for their jazz brunch. What a sweet space with eclectic decor and high ceilings to dine at. The buffet selection is unique compared to other buffets in the city but definitely matches the price you pay for it ($65/pp). Raw oysters, shrimp, customizable pasta, stews, cheese and charcuterie in addition to all your typical breakfast offerings were very delicious. However the service was a bit spotty as it took some time for us to wave down a waiter. read more

Ricarda's - Mediterranean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Ricarda's gelato If you just want gelato, there's no need to sit in the restaurant. Walk in, turn right at the hostess. There you'll find the dessert prep area AND the gelato section. The selection is not big, but the gelato is rich and flavourful. The classic chocolate is a strong flavoured dark chocolate and is smooth. The vanilla is the best I've had anywhere. Sample the sangria, it's a great option too. We had just a small cup and it was the perfect size. There is an open area just beyond the gelato section with some plush chairs and some stools to sit and enjoy at your leisure. A hidden treasure. Come on Sunday and you'll get to enjoy the live jazz being played for the brunch crowd. read more

Ricarda's 134 is a newly opened restaurant with Mediterranean style dishes. I love the interior of the restaurant. It's very clean and sleek looking. The service was amazing. All the servers and the manager were really nice. We tried the charred monteforte halloumi, smoked octopus,the Aegean seafood pasta, the prosciutto wrapped chicken, and the cardamom honey glazed duck breast. Of the dishes, the seafood linguine and the prosciutto wrapped chicken were my favourite dishes. The chicken was nice and moist. As for desserts, we ordered the panna cotta, pistachio cake and the chocolate ganache torte. My favourite dessert would have to be the panna cotta hands down. It has the right amount of flavour and it wasn't too sweet. I found the pistachio cake to be a bit disappointing as it was a bit too dry. The chocolate ganache torte is good for those who love their sweets and chocolate. Overall, I enjoyed my experience here. read more

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My friend went to the opening ceremony and she highly recommended this restaurant to me and my husband. The location is just steps away from our home which is convenient for us and the presentations and atmosphere are great. I also love the indoor decors actually. I ordered the scallop and my husband ordered the lamb chop. What we didn't understand was we had the same sauce for the two different dishes.The scallops were big enough and tasted not bad. But the lamb was not really good. It had the specifical lamb smell which I didn't like it. I doubt if the lamb was fresh or frozen. It's a new restaurant so there are more space to progress. May be will go for a revisit after a period of time. read more

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Update. It has been 2 months since the review was posted and the "manager" claimed that someone would be contacting me but it has not happened. Clearly they respond to reviews to make it look like they care about when in reality, we are just another table that has come and gone. read more

I had heard good things about Ricarda and they seemed to have good reviews on Yelp so when my friends and I were looking for a place to go to in the area, we decided to give this restaurant a try. Unfortunately we did not have the best experience. When we got there the restaurant was quite empty and there were only about 3 other tables full. From the very beginning the service seemed to be a bit pushy, despite the fact that it wasn't peak hour. The lady who served us came to our table very frequently (almost too many times) asking if we need cocktails or want to order more food. I felt like I had to rush to decide what I wanted to get. My friend ended up ordering something she did not even want because the waiter did not even listen to what she was saying. As soon as she brought it we told her that she did not order that, but then the waiter mumbled something and walked away. Considering how high the cocktail prices are, it is not acceptable to take an order for a cocktail by mistake and still charge for it even after knowing that you took the order by mistake. When my friend told our waiter that the cocktail she accidentally ordered tasted terrible the response was "oh sorry you feel that way". Maybe this whole situation happened because our waiter could not speak English that well but overall I was not happy with the service at all. I regret not talking to a manager about this. In addition, we were not aware of the fact that they have different menus on different days of the week, so we could not get what we were looking for. Overall: Food quality was really good Portions were really small for the price Service was really impatient I don't think I will be back. read more

Me and my friend went there for summerlicious. This is a really nice restaurant. The deco is really mordern and really clean and organized. The service was good, the servers were really friendly. My friend and him even had a small chat. The food quality was nice, the flavors were there and the presentation was amazing. However, I just wish the portion was a bit bigger. read more

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Came to a party at the Queen Richardson Centre where the food was catered by Ricardas. The party we attended had about a dozen different food stations all supplied by them. I tried more food than I can even remember but some of the highlights included a prime rib sandwich station (with sautéed onions in au jus), their flat bread pizza station, and the smoked egg plant ravioli station. At the end of the night they even brought out a "make your own smores" station as well. Everything here was top quality and top class. I'd be interested to get a look at their actual menu, but if the food we had at the party was any indicator I bet it's great. read more