Gia Restaurant

I honestly didn’t even know this was a vegan restaurant. We ordered the meatballs and only noticed afterwards that there wasn’t any meat. You wouldn’t be able to tell, the texture and flavours were so reminiscent of a well seasoned classic meatball. The focaccia bread was so good too, flaky and crusty, and the addition of the sweet butter was so nice. Pastas are of course all very well made with rich sauces. Tiramisu was hefty and had great coffee taste.

November 30, 2024 on Google

I came across Gia while trying to find a nice place to take my vegan wife on a date. It’s rare to find a place that is plant based forward, inventive, and absolutely delicious; Gia is all three. What initially caught my eye and interested me in Gia were the appetizers. We got the Red Fife Focaccia and the Plant-Based Brie. The focaccia was so crispy on the outside and so fresh and soft on the inside with the perfect hint of olive oil. However, what truly amazed me was the Brie; as a non-vegan I could not tell that it was plant based. It was perfectly balanced by the cinnamon spiced cranberry compote and some mildly pickled onion (I think) to create a perfect bite on the crostinis. For a main we decided to split the Beet Cappelletti. We did love this dish as well but, as the waitress kindly pointed out, it is a dish best enjoyed by beet eaters. We typically have beets a couple times a week so this was right up our alley. We ended our meal with the sweet potato cheese cake which was delectably creamy and absolutely delicious. Cheesecake is my go to desert and this one blew me away. The sweet potato came across almost like a pumpkin spice flavor making the whole thing a delightfully fall flavored finish to our fantastic meal. For drinks I had the “I Should Live in Salt”. I will admit it is a bit of an acquired taste, sort of like a Cesar martini, but I loved it. My wife had the “Bramble on” which they made vegan, it was delicious and fruity and much more approachable. This will definitely become a regular spot for us when we are looking for a nicer plant based date meal.

November 18, 2024 on Google

Definitely check out Gia - really delicious vegan and vegetarian dishes. We had the Red Fife Foccacia and the vegan butter was absolutely amazing. I would love the recipe for this! We also had the Plant-Based Brie, which was tasty. The White Truffle Agnolotti was very rich, but not too truffle forward - delicious. I was most looking forward to yhe Lion's Mane Bistecca and it met all my expectations. It was uncanny how much it looked like steak. A must try! The Blood orange mocktail was also really nice and not too sweet. Excellent service as well and a great atmosphere. Recommend making a reservation because it gets quite busy.

November 9, 2024 on Google

Wow… I’m not a vegan but I must say this restaurant is probably one of the top in the city - I was thoroughly impressed by everything! It’s such a nice vibe - we sat at the bar and the service was quick and attentive. I ordered the meatballs and they literally tasted like actual meatballs - the tomato sauce was also delicious. The spicy broccolini was also perfectly prepared - and the spice level was also on point. My favourite dish was my main, the eggplant parmigiana. The portion was massive, the actual parmigiana was crispy and had a similar texture to what you would expect to have if it were a veal parmigiana. I would 100% recommend to anyone who enjoys delicious food - you don’t have to be a vegan to enjoy these dishes, they were far better than many of the meat alternatives I’ve tasted elsewhere. Well done, Gia 👏

September 28, 2024 on Google

I brought a non-vegan friend and they were so surprised at how well the food tasted, especially the Lions mane Bistecca/Steak. It is a little on the pricey side and the portions are not very big, but the mains tasted great! The atmosphere is cozy and stylish, perfect for a casual night out or a more intimate dining experience.

September 23, 2024 on Google

What a lovely restaurant! Upscale but not pretentious. The vegan maple butter that came with the warm bread was so delicious. Really loved the mushroom agnolotti - it had a subtle truffle flavor that wasn't overpowering. The cocktails were yummy as well.

September 22, 2024 on Google

What a delicious meal. I brought my non vegan friend here and she was pleasantly surprised at just how good plant based food can be! We had the brie, meat balls, spaghetti, and ravioli — all of the dishes were incredibly good. Can’t wait to come back here again. Highly recommended to anyone vegan or curious and open minded to try it.

August 20, 2024 on Google

Such a cute, modern spot. I'd say perfect for a girl's night out, or a cute date. Cocktails are fun and inventive- the "I Should Live In Salt" paired gin with basil oil and tomato brine... How savory and exciting! Food was equally as good- and it's all either vegetarian or vegan, so you can really try a number of things. The pasta had excellent texture and the sauce tasted fresh and was absolutely mouth-watering. The Semolina cake at the end is a MUST- a hearty portion that goes especially well with an espresso to wash everything down.

July 31, 2024 on Google