This non descript place is truly a great place for those really in the know. I took our vegan out…read moreof country guests and I was shocked by how excellent the food and service were in this very clean place. It looks very ordinary and unpromising from the outside but it is superb. Highly recommended.

If you're looking for a vegetarian restaurant in downtown I would highly recommend coming here…read more It's a hidden gem! My family and I have been here many times for dinner, the food has always been great and they have kept their prices low. It's certainly affordable and the portion is quite decent. It's always a satisfying meal, never disappoints.

Got the "Feed Me", cause i was hungry. Really liked the interior and vibes of the restaurant, but…read morebar seating was cramped and uncomfortable. Service was extremely attentive and quick. Really good vegan spot, would reccomend. Scrumptious Rice Cake: A great start! The rice cake had a unique texture. Almost custard-like, but with a more solid structure. The radish had a great bite, but was a bit over-marinated in soy sauce. Cucur Sayur: Light and crisp fried bites. The red pepper sauce brightened up the fritters by adding a hint of sweetness. Char Siu Bao: A well-excuted vegan dish. The seitan is really meaty, albeit lacking some of the chew of pork. Wouldve enjoyed it more if they went a bit lighter on the scallion mayo. Acar Kale Salad: A refreshing, acidic, and slightly sweet salad. Really enjoyed this one. Shroom Braise: A dish that should be delicious in theory, but falters in execution. The plating is a bit too small, the sauce a tad too salty, the mushrooms a bit rubbery. The dish also needed something to break up the strong umami present in each bite.

They even started offering a six-course tasting menu ($55 per person) allowing the table to sample…read more60% of their offerings. It started with some scrumptious cakes ($14; normally 4 to an order), a soft steamed rice cake topped with finely chopped preserved radish. Much silkier than radish cake, it's a cross between that and silken tofu. And while the sweet and salty radish relish was a good start, the dish needed something else (maybe scallions or fried shallots) and more of their famous sambal as I couldn't taste a lick of heat. One dish that stood the test of time is the dhal and roti ($14), a deeply flavoured yellow lentil curry topped with onion chili oil. Yet, it's the flaky Malay roti that really makes the dish - piping hot and well toasted with crispy edges. I could eat this with a dip, as a wrap, or stuffed. If dining a la carte, it may be wise to order some of the roti with the satay veg ($19), to dip into the thick savoury peanut sauce but also to counteract the saltiness of the dish. Served without a side, the vegetables didn't need so much seasoning, especially the rapini which almost seemed like it was marinated in salt water. It'd be wise for Fat Choi to serve this with rice. Plenty of slices of "barbeque pork" seitan are tucked into a fluffy steamed bun to create the char siu bao ($19). It's tasty, sandwiched with a large slice of pickled daikon, leaf lettuce, and scallion mayo. We all agreed something has changed with the prosperity tossed slaw ($24). It's still made with twenty ingredients that create a cacophony of textures, but the ratio of the ingredients has changed - more cabbage and radish and less herbs? Perhaps it just wasn't dressed with enough of the yuzu plum dressing and way too many peanuts, but the salad just didn't pack that punch of flavour of the past. The same can't be said about the cumin noods ($26). If you're a fan of Northern Chinese dishes like dan dan noodles, grilled lamb skewers and hand-pulled noodles, the dish is the baby born from the trio. But you must like cumin as there's tons of it! Crumbled tofu was flavoured with the spice, a light helping of numbing Szechuan pepper (thank you!), chili oil, and Chinese vinegar to create a spicy and savoury concoction. The flat ribbons of noodles had a lovely springy texture and could hold up against the sauce. Make sure to get a bite with the crunchy celery, scallions, and micro greens as they help balance out the cumin.

I traveled to Toronto and was super late to "vita life" and I called around a hour before they…read moreclosed and they was truly understanding and pleasant about our last min dine in and I'm truly happy they accepted us but let me tell you about this lovely dish it was packed with so much flavor and spices I'm sooo happy I was able to experience their delicious food. And thank you again!!!

Ugh so delicious so delicious…read more Was on a bike ride in the east end and got a little hungry. Happened to stumble on this place. If you see my first review you'll know Im all about vital life. This was delicious, was recommended the jerk and it is perfect. Very kind lady at the front, lovely little spot off broadview.

Long story short: What a gem! Delicious, fresh food and…read moreknown for its seasonal bistro-style menu. Beautiful ambiance in a small space with exceptional service. Great location too, on the Ossington strip. Long story long: We ordered the olives and burrata to start, which were delicious! I ordered the seared Digby scallops, which was great, but the potato/leek/cauliflower that the scallops were sitting on could have been a bit more salted, otherwise, it was a delicious, light dish. My sister ordered the Veal, which was falling off the bone and flavourful! Definitely coming back for that with this season's menu, so I don't have to take "just a bite!" It's a smaller space and dimly lit, but has a wonderful atmosphere with red and orange lighting and doesn't feel overcrowded. The service is attentive and kind. It was a nice touch to have a coat check too. Definitely coming by again to try all six veggie seasons!

Came here on a Friday evening and enjoyed a nice view by the window, I definitely recommend…read more Service -Really solid service the waiter was very nice and engaging -Always checked on us and made sure we were doing okay Food -French Onion soup, great portions with amazing quality -This was a recommendation from the waiter and it really impressed me with flavour -Soup was rich with flavour and the textures were great -Steak was 10/10, sauce accompanied the meat very well -Fries had cheese that I really enjoyed Environment -Really beautiful interior, I like the environment they created Definitely recommend this spot, I also hear they have really nice night parties that they throw and I have to come back for that.

Absolutely to die for - everyone must add Gia to their itinerary; perfect for vegans and…read morevegetarians alike, clearly noted GF / NF / DF / Vegan items. Decadent flavors and perfect serving sizes. I feel like the price an accurately matches the value, I would eat here every day if I could! Cute interior, elevated experience and very kind staff

10/10 vegan food. Gia is serving perfectly executed, flavorful classic Italian dishes that are…read morebetter than any we've had in a long time. Rather than relying on excessive oil or salt to bring flavor, they lean on high-quality and fresh ingredients that make each dish unforgettable. We wanted a lighter meal, so we shared the rigatoni bolognese as well as the Ontario broccolini and the Ontario cauliflower. All three of these dishes were incredible. We didn't even have the chance to try the homemade focaccia or the dessert, but we cannot wait to return.

Another amazing time here, we made reservations and got seated right away, the owner was serving us…read moreand was nice. The parking is pretty bad but we were able to find a spot after a few mins. The food was phenomenal again but the pizza this time had puddles of oil which was taking away from the taste a bit. The vegan meatball sliders were exceptional and my bf absolutely loved them. The fries were fine, I just didn't like the cook on them but the balsamic glaze and vegan parm on it was great. I recommend this place 10000% for anyone with sophisticated tastebuds.

Had dinner here Saturday night at 7:30. Main floor was nice, bistro-like, bustling in a good way…read more Lively but not hectic. There's a downstairs too which looked good. Nice ambiance over all. We're not strict veg, we just like to lean that way most nights so we thought we'd check Bellona out. A lot of their menu has a choice between tapas size and full size so we tried a few things. Loved everything. The sliders were addictive. Attached is our bill. $99 including a bottle of wine and we were stuffed (and I'm 6'4" and have an appetite). Desserts looked good too but we were too full. The very nice owner chatted with us at the end and told us about the origin of the place (and that our great server was her daughter). Definitely very happy with this restaurant.

ooooooh this spot is good. Lima chicken Bowl is my favourite order. Cajun Salmon and veg is a close…read moresecond. But the EVERYTHING TOAST is almost too good. The amount of times I've ordered this is staggering. Like how is this so good! For sure will be by soon for another order. Thank you IQ

Had a Maple Squash bowl from them and it was delicious!…read more Loved the ingredients and proportions. Would go back. Their chocolate chip cookies are top tier too. Only downside is that it's a bit on the pricey side with bowls starting at about $17 each.

I highly recommend their foie gras, salt-grilled fish EUROBASS-EN-CROÛTE, and steak ! I forgot to…read moretake a picture of the foie gras, but it was incredibly rich and flavorful, and the grilled pineapple helped cut through the richness. The grilled fish is a must-order at almost every table; it had no fishy taste at all and was delicious. The steak was Jacob's dry-aged steak; you can't go wrong with their steaks.

Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5…read moreAmbiance: 4/5 Food: We had our office holiday dinner here and 15 people attended. We did a set menu which had 3 courses. The first course was Labneh with bread, hummus, & beef tartare. Second course was Lamb pide & pear salad. Third course was grilled branzino, middle eastern fried chicken, black truffle rice, and thrice cooked fries. Then there was dessert which was chocolate mousse cake & baklava. Because of my many food allergies the main server for our table was very attentive & specific in asking me what I wanted as modifications. For example I got a wagyu beef pide instead of the lamb. Every dish was really delicious, presented well & quite filling. I couldn't eat all of the food. Though I tried almost everything. Service: The pacing of the dishes was quite masterful. They really paid attention to when the food was going to come out. As I mentioned above the main server was very attentive to my food allergies. I really appreciated that as some restaurants aren't as attentive. The food was served family style so everyone could take what they wanted from the serving dishes. The dishes were served in little bowls along the tables with each bowl serving about 4 people. We had asked for one long table so it was a little snug. But we made it work. Ambiance: For dinner the lighting of the space is really dim. LOL. I would have appreciated just a little bit more light. The restaurant is in an old building so to use the washroom you had to go down two flights of stairs. The dining area is small also. But it's a pretty space. As mentioned above we asked for one long table to seat 15 people. I was expecting square tables but it was a bunch of small round tables pushed together. So the tables were really crowded with food from all the dishes. But the servers made sure to take empty serving dishes away as soon as possible. The music was a little loud for me so I had to yell to be heard. The place was packed though. Everyone at our table enjoyed the food, the service & atmosphere. The restaurant is close to Roy Thompson Hall & the other theatres nearby so it's a convenient location as well. It's too bad this place is only open for dinner. I would have loved to see how they would operate a lunch time service. In any case, Byblos was amazing. I would come back here again to try other dishes! Note: Some of my pics of the main dishes didn't turn out so it's mostly desserts that are pictures

A totally unexpected surprise…read more We were hankering for meatless/less heavy, and stumbled upon this charming Vietnamese restaurant. A tiny, family business who provide a quiet, serene and pleasant dining experience. NO MUSIC. BONUS! Spouse had the "bun bo Hue" and myself the "crab and fish maw". Hubby said that the taste and texture of the seitan (glutens) were on point. The "fish maw" in my crab soup had a perfect fish maw texture! We polished both off our dishes in record time and felt good about what we ate. I'm not a vegan but sometimes you just want something light and sustaining. HIGHLY recommend this restaurant. The owners/staff are nice to their customers.

I went to this restaurant with a group of six after a friend highly recommended it. When we first…read morewalked in, I immediately noticed the space was packed with way more tables and chairs than it could realistically handle. It felt a bit cramped, and with everyone turning to look at us, it was a little awkward- definitely one of those we just walked into the wrong party moments. Once we got seated, we were handed menus with numbers and asked to write down the codes for what we wanted. I wasn't super hungry, so I ordered the spicy tofu and spring rolls as appetizers, while the rest of the group ordered a variety of noodle dishes. One by one, the dishes started arriving, and I have to say, the portions were generous and everything I tasted was really flavorful. But then I kept waiting for my food, and by the time everyone else was nearly done eating, the server came over to say they had run out of crispy tofu. On top of that, we had ordered two spring rolls and only received one, even though we clearly marked "x2" on the sheet. At that point, it didn't make sense to order something else and wait another 20 minutes to eat alone, so I just ordered a spring roll and rice chicken roll to go. Overall, the noodle dishes were delicious and definitely something I'd come back for. But the restaurant could really use some improvements in organization, space management, and order accuracy.

P2 Thai Chicken Wings - The chicken wings were okay, quite fragrant…read more P3 Chef Nuit's Pad Thai - The stir-fried noodles were on the sour side, not highly recommended. P4 Pad Gra Prow - The best dish! We chose mild spicy, which wasn't spicy at all. P5 Khao Soi - Golden noodles, very delicious, the coconut milk flavor permeated the noodles, and the meat was quite tender. P6 Pad See Ew - It tasted like wide rice noodles, delicious! We chose beef and extra shrimp. P7 Coconut Sorbet - Coconut milk ice cream, not bad, a little too sweet, and had a little bit of coconut meat. Mango Sticky Rice - The mango sticky rice was average, nothing particularly delicious. P8 Thai Iced Tea - A little sweet and a little too sweet. Fresh Coconut Water - Very refreshing and fresh coconut water. Compared to other Thai restaurants in Toronto, this one was the best!

Started off with the shrimp chips, which were incredibly crispy and flavorful, the portion was…read moregenerous and great for sharing. For the main course, the beef pad see ew arrived piping hot; although it was a little on the saltier side, the flavor was amazing, and I loved the chili oil on the side. The highlight of the meal was the mango sticky rice. They nailed the mango-to-rice ratio, which is something many places that have this dessert struggle with. Service was super attentive and friendly throughout the evening.