Contemporary cuisine: the best places to taste it in Toronto

Scaramouche Pasta Bar & Grill

87/100 (1845 ratings)

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"its very..."

Prabhat Singh

"Best in TorontoSeated in a banquette for a delicious lobster dinner, the three of us enjoyed a wonderful evening at Scaramouche restaurant...."

Krishna Goel

"Pretty fancy restaurant serving French / European cuisine. The ambience is great and the Toronto skyline as the backdrop is beautiful to watch. I'm..."

Asokan Arul

"I was surprised with a birthday dinner at Scaramouche by my love, and it was the most unforgettable experience - why hadnt I been here before? It is..."

Sneha Verma

"Seafood dish and suckling pig both superb and best we have had. Service impeccable. Chef refuses to return popular Creme Brule to menu and insists on..."

Edward Ward

"Great restaurant, with an amazing food experience, loved the pasta specifically and i recommend it personally, one must visit it atleast..."

Balkrishan Mahar

"A great classic restaurant on the uphill segment of Avenue Road at Summerhill with friendly service, a great view of Toronto CBD, and of course..."

Hal Carim

"Tip back the shot of chilled celery and parsley soup and it certainly feels like you’re in a restaurant… slightly creamy before ending with a..."

Gastro World

"Quality food and service. Located inside an apartment complex on the lower level and a little off the beaten path for the Toronto restaurant scene,..."

Preeti Malhotra

"Valet parking, location is good, city views, its a french restaurant and I felt like I was the only indian there lolz.. ambience 9/10, food 9/10,..."

Garry Singh

"With a stunning presentation, this appetizer boasted elegance and exquisite flavours. All the unique elements on this dish brought different textures..."

Foodieelove

"Excellent, in a word. Went there for a birthday dinner and was not disappointed. Signature drink, Snap Dragon is a fun play on a Moscow Mule. The..."

Eaty McEats Allot

"This restaurant is off Avenue Road - go west on Edmund and first left. The atmosphere was great, fitting for the restaurant of this quality. The..."

Shivangi Mehra

"My Wife and I went here for her birthday. Scaramouche was absolutely fabulous. This restaurant's food is scrumptious filled from start to finish. The..."

Tarrie Phillip

"Took a friend last night to celebrate the upcoming arrival of his 2nd daughter. He had the halibut and foie gras special and I had the quail and foie..."

Pierre-F. Tutundjian

"Amazing- Romaine Hearts & Spicy Steak TartareGreat- Peppercorn Fettucine & Vanilla Panna CottaGood- Yellowfin TunaLove this place! I..."

Susie Hartkorn

"Food Quality, Presentation, and Flavor is Absolutely Master Class! First-off, having never been to Scaramouche before, as a FYI - there..."

LoveCheese

"Making the parallels with the French opera' title character, the restaurant was a hero in disguise. Unnoticeable, tucked away under a residential..."

IS Palette

"This is a very nice date place. Very high end so make sure you dress the part. The food quality is quite good and it is very very pricey..."

David Cefai

"Tried some unique dishes here tonight. Appetizers were tempura squash blossoms stuffed with king crab and foie gras terrine. Tried two mains -..."

Rarecat

"We had dinner in the dining room for our fourth wedding anniversary. We started with the foie gras, seared scallops (special) and parmesan..."

Adam Flores

"There is never any reason to complain about the atmosphere, food or service at The Pasta Bar at Scaramouche Restaurant, Pasta Bar and Grill We..."

Taylor Fladgate

"Scaramouche. This place is great. We enjoyed the lobster, so delicious! I also loved the salad and tuna. Good service and price is very reasonable...."

Nora.rami

"Scaramouche. Everything here was amazing. We enjoyed our meal, great view, service was good and price was reasonable. What else can you ask for. The..."

Imarraine

"This is a place I haven't been to in ages so I wasn't sure what to expect. For a resto to survive for the past 30 years and remain at the top in this..."

Hellodimsum

"Absolutely our favourite restaurant !. My husband and I have been trying different restaurants for years and when we finally tried Scaramouche a..."

Etccrazy

"Excellent Dining Experience!. Went to Scaramouche this past weekend with my girlfriend. Initial vibe was somewhat unassuming, but the food and..."

EnemyWithin

"Nice. Yes, it's a nice restaurant. The food was pretty good. But it's remote location and fine dining country club atmosphere arent worth the price...."

Just4TheHalibut

"$$$$ For a Tasty Meal. Best French restaurant in Toronto, but very expensive and pricey for small portions. The Halibut is delectable, and I highly..."

Paul Chanouze'

"Outstanding in every respect. Oysters impeccable, steak extraordinary. The perfect Toronto..."

Hungryguy

"Really enjoyed the pasta bar recently. Ingredients were fresh and tasty with excellent..."

Mandy

"Pretty good. Came here for a belated birthday and anniversary dinner with my boyfriend. For our mains, we ordered the fois gras and partridge, the..."

Buns

"Up there with one of the best meals ever.. Had the special scallop appetizer and black bass dinner.. Everything perfect, including..."

Holly

"Very good. Texture, flavour and beautiful..."

Chef Jay M

"Just right. Perfect view, food, service and attention to detail.It has been 20 years since the last visit, and it is almost as if I had never..."

Executive

"Went there for a specially occasion, the foods were awesom , view is good, best meal I had so far in Toronto , but is pricely , is all worth it..."

Foodieee

"Absolute Perfection!. ---Food-9.5/10Ambiance-9.5/10 Wait-Staff-10/10Reception Staff -10/10 (Including Valet Parking, Coat..."

TheHappyCouple

"It's own little planet. Very different and cool vibe about this place. Upscale, subtle, elegant. Views of the city are amazing. Solid classic menu..."

Chalupa

"Well worth the price!. First off - not a place for everyday dining, but truly, it is very affordable for a special occasion..."

Julia C.

"Best cuisine Toronto has to offer. Sultan's Tent may have the ambiance but Scaramouche has the best currently served in Toronto,..."

Meharban

"Bravo. While sitting in Scaramouche, I felt like I was dining in an Edwardian era Zeppelin. The space is comfortable, and airy, and offers a..."

Sam Alex Kay

"Phenomenal Service. Expensive, but worth it.The food is lovely, the service was some of the best I have ever experienced, and the ambiance was..."

A Mc

"Excellent service, food and atmosphere .... Your deserve to be treated like a princess and it work ... I proposed, she said yes and the experience..."

Zafir

"If heaven were a cake.... It would be their coconut cream..."

Hippocat

"Best Restaurant. I've ate at many beautiful restaurants but the atmosphere, food and service take the cake at Scaramouche. Hidden just outside the..."

Aurora

"Service, food and presentation were flawless. I understand why it has a reputation as one of Toronto's top 5..."

Jaly100

"I Really Liked it!. The coconut creme pie was everything people said it would be and more! The elk dinner was great as well, with a very unique and..."

Jay From TO

"One of the City's Best. Hidden in an older apartment building in Forest Hill just off Avenue Road, Scarmouche is a Toronto icon. A neighborhood..."

Clairerreese

"Had a lovely meal in the pasta/bar. Great food. Impecable service. Outrageously overpriced wine..."

Mercuryrising63

"Scaramoche is our "gold standard". We measure all other dining experiences against Scaramoiche. The view from the pasta bar is stunning, service is..."

Diogenes

"Worth the price. Fantastic food, impeccable service, great location. Definitely worth the price. Defn in my top 5 in..."

Chamin Bellana

"Fantastic food, service and view. I took my wife to Scaramouche for her birthday, upon a recommendation from friends. When we first went into the..."

DetailBoi

"Scaramouche has a Restaurant area and a Pasta Bar and Grill. We dined in the Restaurant. Their service was great and it was obvious that they have..."

Kitty Bling

"Lobster Ravioli...cauliflower/spinach/honey mushrooms/double smoked bacon white wine sauce...single giant stuffed ravioli, packed full with lobster,..."

Jess W.

"Last night I went to Scaramouche for dinner. Upon entering the restaurant all I could see was a staircase leading downstairs, a seating area and coat..."

Karen L

"As someone who travels almost exclusively for food, I have a pretty good idea of what Toronto has or doesn't have in comparison to other big cities...."

Abbey Sharp

"Scaramouche ranks as one of Toronto's best restaurants every year for good reason. The food is impeccable and mouth watering. Execution and..."

Kevin P

"Keith Frogett and his team are incredible. Seasonal food elevated to perfection. A must is the Duck Pastrami with Foie Gras. Pure decadence. I love..."

Joanna Sable

"Scaramouche Restaurant is in a class all by itself when it comes to delivering the very best food, atmosphere and service in the city. The..."

Stella

Lamesa Filipino Kitchen

87/100 (1898 ratings)

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"We wanted to try filipino food, and chose this based on trip advisor. It's a small restaurant so good to reserve ahead. Our waitress was very..."

Madhav Khurana

"I remembered walking by Lamesa Filipino Kitchen at least 4 years ago, at the tail end of my last trip to Toronto. I promised myself, that I next time..."

Office Broccoli

"I had a fun Kamayan dinner here with a friend. I had called ahead for a reservation for this special dinner that they only serve on Sundays, they..."

TindleBay

"Lamesa means table, so the full name means… table filipino kitchen? Anyways. They served some pretty tasty food with romantic lighting, moody..."

Louisa Ng

"I like to keep my food adventures random and a little bit to chance. When I hit Toronto last week, I decided to check what were some of the closest..."

Whatsinmymouth

"I have eaten here 3 times in the last two months. I've tried their regular dinner service, their brunch, and finally their KAMAYAN (hand to mouth)..."

Lise

"OK so the food is pretty decent here, but that's not the issue. The price is ridiculous for Filipino food which like Chinese food is much cheaper...."

Salsadreea

"Labeled as one of the best Filipino restaurants in Toronto, and not having had Filipino food before, I knew I had to try Lamesa when I found out it..."

Kylie Tiffin

"I came here for UFEAST. The food is amazing. The chef really knows what he's doing. He is able to keep the traditional taste, but spunk up the dish..."

Tasty Explorer

"6 of us came here on a Sunday night to try the LaMesa Kamayan dinner. It's a family style dinner for $40 per person and it's only served on Sundays...."

Andrea

"I headed to Lamesa for their tasting menu last night, which, by the way, has been rated one of the Top 5 tasting menus in Toronto.The..."

Davindra Ramnarine

"GIRLLLLLL!! Normally when I have high expectations for a restaurant I end up leaving pretty disappointed. This time I went in EXCITED AF and left so..."

Thaly Tapia

"Modern Filipino cuisine is a rarity in Toronto but thanks to Lamesa Filipino Kitchen you can experience the bold flavours in Filipino inspired dishes..."

Cooking _Quidnunc

"I enjoyed a great meal with a bunch of food bloggers. We sampled a good chunk of Lamesas menu. This is modern Filipino food. Some traditional items..."

Linda Matarasso

"A friend of mine was celebrating a birthday and she wanted to try out Lamesa Filipino Kitchen, specifically for their "Kamayan" Hand to Mouth Dinner...."

Donna

"This is my second time at Lamesa now as I was here for their Summerlicious menu (review here) back in July, and I am completely blown away by the..."

Anh T

"A star in the making! Chef Daniel Cancino delivers an eccentric, yet satisfying Fall/Winter menu at Lamesa Filipino Kitchen full of surprisingly..."

Mary Tang

"I was lucky enough to be invited to Lamesa (@LamesaTO) once again where we were introduced to their new Fall/Winter Menu from their new Head Chef..."

Vickie Cheung

"Another Summerlicious 2015 experience at Lamesa Filopino Kitchen with my badminton peers after an intense session at Trinity Bellwoods Community..."

Kam_ip

"VERY cool vibe, playful and eclectic decor and it didn't hurt that they were playing a J Dilla playlist. But let's get down to what REALLY mattered..."

Mark Hill

"The restaurant is tiny with a modern decor and homey feel with the wooden tables. Lamesa’s servers are extremely knowledgeable and patiently..."

Anh T

"You'll find Lamesa Filipino Kitchen at Queen and Bathurst, sitting beside the black facade of Kenzo Ramen. The storefront and the restaurant itself..."

Andrea Chan

"Delightful Food Feast. As newcomers to Filipino cuisine, this restaurant was a wonderful experience. The apparent fusion of traditional flavours with..."

Abby N.

"First time ever going. My g/f is Filipino so I thought I would surprise her on valentines day. I've had traditional filipino food before (which I..."

Jfuks

"We've been meaning to get to Lamesa for a long while, and tonight we finally made it. Our only regret is that it took us so long to get..."

Culinary Slut

"I was really excited to try this place after hearing about it from a friend. Being of Filipino background, I was curious to see how they put their..."

Jessica

"Awesome Restaurant. My friends and i came here on halloween to celebrate my bday. As soon as i walked in was impressed by the ambiance, it was small..."

Tekkie Ee

"Great experience. Knowing Filipino food pretty well, I think that this place does a great job of introducing this exotic cuisine to downtown Toronto..."

Hybridvigor

"For years, I have been openly embarrassed at the quality of Filipino 'restaurants' in the city. Casa Manila and Max's are both great, but they're..."

TheNewTorontonian

"Delicious Food, Great Staff!. I chose items from the Chef's Tasting Menu (Halo Halo Sisig, Braised Short Rib Kaldereta, Jackfruit Creme Brulee) and..."

MuggleWump

"This was a beautiful restaurant with winderful staff. We were treated kindly and were even brought some tasting "tapas" food throughout our meal...."

Gigi Cal

"Chef Rudy will come to your table and serve the meal. Beautiful, fresh banana leaves are laid out across the table making up the ‘plate’ and..."

TorontoIsAwesome.Com

"Lamesa promotes a more contemporary approach to traditional or homestyle Filipino dishes. It’s refreshing to see new twists applied to food I’ve..."

Holly Edejer

"I came in with very high expectations and eager to try their three course menu for $25. They could be the restaurant to make me change my mind on the..."

The Piquey Eater

"Lamesa has brought modern filipino cuisine to the Toronto food scene and we’re all the better for it. Smoked Bangus (Milk Fish) and prepared as a..."

Caryl

"Filipino food often falls by the wayside when it comes to gourmet cuisine (perhaps due to Spam being one of the Philippines’ national..."

Annie Chu

"After all that food and warm hospitality, it was no surprise we did not notice time pass us by and we finished late. Lamesa for sure gave me a..."

Ann Gagno

"Lamesa (@LamesaTO) have been changing the perception of ethnic cuisine with a myraid of influences and reinventing some classic dishes. Although the..."

Vickie Cheung

"Pass by Lamesa Philipino Kitchen ( @LamesaTO ) a couple of time and have been meaning to give it a try since it's not everyday that you'll find..."

Vickie Cheung

"Ditch the knife, fork, spoon, chopsticks or whatever cutlery you use to eat. Free yourself from all that nonsense and just eat with your hands,..."

Stella

"Lamesa's prix-fixe 5 course Chef's tasting menu for $35.00, is a representation of the aromas, texture and taste of traditional Filipino ingredients..."

Foodies Inked

"If you’re looking for a unique dining experience on Queen Street West, look no further than Lamesa. With a prime location on Queen West, right..."

Toronto Guardian

"23rd October 2014How often to you get to eat with your hands? And I don’t mean eating foods like pizza, wings or canapes where eating..."

Heather Lang

"I haven't written a post in over a month and I wasn't sure if I was going to start again but when my friend Manal took me to Lamesa for my birthday,..."

Jacqueline

"I was invited to a kamayan dinner at Lamesa Filipino Kitchen, and having heard great things about Lamesa over the years, I RSVPd as soon as I got the..."

Itanni Betancourt

"I love Lamesa. I wrote about it after my first media dinner there, here, and have been back a few times since. I attend lots of media dinners and..."

Carole Nelson Brown

"Thai, Japanese, Chinese, even Korean- Torontonians are no strangers to Asian cuisine, but somehow the dishes of the Philipines have been persistently..."

Abbey Sharp

"Restaurant Review: Lamesa Filipino KitchenToronto is pretty lucky to have a Filipino restaurant likeLamesa…right on Queen St. W! Not only..."

Vicky

"“La Mesa” means table, in Tagalog. It also has the same meaning in Spanish. And just as multicultural as its name, is the food you find at the..."

Foodies Inked

"I still have very fond memories of the tasting menu I had at Lamesa Filipino Kitchen a year and a half ago. I remember describing it as a "rock-solid..."

Stella

"I’ve been waiting for the perfect opportunity to try some Filipino food since and found a place on Bathurst and Queen called Lamesa Filipino..."

The Piquey Eater

"When I found out my favourite Filipino restaurant was now doing weekend brunch I did a happy dance. Lamesa has brought modern filipino cuisine to..."

Caryl

"We booked out the restaurant for a friend's birthday tonight, and the team put out an incredible meal. Absolutely everything was delicious. Could..."

Daniel Moneta

"Got to try the Valentine's Day Prix fixe. First time being at the new location. Atmosphere is very cozy and vibrant. Food is INCREDIBLE. I loved..."

Anthony Cruz

"Absolutely delicious gem, serving unpretentious Filipino cuisine that is incredibly easy to get along with. Affable service and a bright cheery room...."

Jacob Wharton-Shukster

"We ordered catering for about 25 people for a return to office gathering. The staff at Lamesa were incredibly gracious, kind and patient with every..."

Jacqollyne Fitznor

"Highly recommended! The staff was friendly, welcoming, and attentive and the food was delicious and in generous portions. The fried chicken and the..."

Melvin Chien

"Finally checked this banana leaf plate off my list of things to try! It’s an interesting way to introduce all kinds of Filipino food if you..."

mm

"My favorite Filipino restaurant in Toronto! ❤️ Every single thing on the menu offers an elevated Filipino culinary experience. My current..."

Teena Santiago

"We ordered the Discovery Dinner and it was delicious, with a little bit of everything! Also had the brainfog cocktail, highly recommend for its..."

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