When we first went inside you can see people cooking and it smelled amazing. The server put everybody into one section of the restaurant so it was a bit loud and crowded. Our table was very close to another group's table, and it was awkward when it came to talking because the other table can clearly hear us. But the lively atmosphere suited us just fine as we were able to talk, gossip and laugh as loud as we want.
The décor had a warm and cozy feel to it. The tones of brown and tan in the walls and furniture plus the bright lighting added a down to earth feel. We felt really comfortable and intimate, a place to go for a date or with a group of friends. A place to dress up or dress down.
Our server were friendly and informative, and gave us the daily specials right away. Service was quick and water was refilled frequently. It only took our food 15-20 mins even though the restaurant was quite busy.
My friends and I were not that hungry, so we decided on sharing a dish. We also felt adventurous and ended up choosing the roast duck poutine pizza for $16. It sounded interesting and we never ate anything like it before. We really enjoyed it. The cheese a thoroughly melted and it tasted good. But it was not that amazing that I would order it again.
Overall, this restaurant has a lively but cozy atmosphere to hang out with your friends. We only tried one dish, and it didn't taste as special as it sounds. Other items on the menu sounds good as well and we would come back and try more.