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Live in the area but hadn't been but heard good things. I took my wife for New Years eve. OMG the food was amazing. I had the lamb shank and she had the rainbow trout. Both cooked to perfection! Our new go to spot! Sorry Ferro.

January 1, 2025 on Google

The food isn't the best that I've had but it is still very tasty and the portions are great. Their scalloped potatoes, in particular, are delicious. The service is excellent.

November 11, 2024 on Google

Food was incredible and service was kind and lovely. Can’t believe how well balanced and delicate all their dishes were while packed with such intense and intricate flavours. So glad we found this little gem.

September 20, 2024 on Google

We happened upon this gem while going to another restaurant in the neighbourhood. The other restaurant we planned to visit was unavailable for dining in, so we opted for this one. We don’t live in the area. It was a pleasant surprise after reading the reviews. I can see that this is an area with many Spanish/Latinos, and the restaurant had the South American flare. We ordered the mussels as appetizer. It came in a good portion and was fresh and delicious. I decided to get the whole sea bass as my main course as I missed having one since I was in Europe last year. It truly gave me the feeling of dining in Europe. The service was friendly and the atmosphere was classy and quaint. They have lots of regular customers who knew the owner by name which just shows that this place is popular in the neighbourhood. It’s just a lovely experience.

August 21, 2022 on Google

This is probably my new favorite restaurant in the city. Food was unbelievably delicious. We couldn’t stop yumming until the plates were empty. Service was excellent!! I’d give it more stars if I could. We got a little late for the brunch menu and they still made the greatest omelette for us. We also had their eggplant appetizer, which was a outstanding as well as the mushroom risotto that has the perfect amount of creaminess, earthy flavor and spices to delight your palate. You can tell the chef has complete control on what’s happening on each dish and nothing it’s randomly thrown in there. Just go, you’re not gonna regret it!

September 19, 2021 on Google

What an incredible experience. We were blown away at how great these dishes were. Excellent service and patio atmosphere, we felt very well taken care of and enjoyed the vibrancy of St. Claire, but also like we had a private lunch. The bread was very soft and warm, hummus was smooth and creamy, delicious starter! The eggplant parmesan appetizer was phenomenal, perfectly cooked, creamy tomato sauce drizzled over an eggplant that nearly melts in your mouth. The breadcrumb and minced garlic add a nice contrast of crunchy texture to the smoothness. The vegetarian mushroom omellete did not disappoint. Again, wowed by the flavors and perfectly combined mushrooms, grilled peppers, caramelized onions and savory sauce. Side salad was also a wonderful accompanied bit of fresh greens. Perfect portion sizes, both filling and satisfying. Again, extremely pleased and highly highly recommended! Will definitely come back to check out other entrées and desserts! You will not be disappointed, just go.

September 19, 2021 on Google

Generous portions, everything we ordered was delicious. They served baguette was served with hummus while we waited for our order, the bread was yummy. The roasted beets were on point, the appetizer plate so humongous, it could be shared by several people. The calamari was crispy yet not too chewy and came with a nice sauce. The beef cheek and tongue was fall-off-the-bone tender. A couple of good vegetarian options as well. A wide variety of mixed drinks rounded out the meal perfectly. We didn’t have reservations, but came before the dinner crowd. The service was fine.

August 31, 2018 on Google

By far, this is the best restaurant on St Clair West. From the amazing food and drinks to the nice background music and comfortable chairs. I've seen this place keeping the same high standars as the first day they opened. Run by the most wonderful owners who excel at customer service. Highly recommended for any occasion 👌

September 2, 2015 on Google