TO be honest, this place caught our attention only because we ditched the idea of going to El Catrin next door after reading a series of negative reviews of that place, plus our appetite had been worked up after walking around in the gloomy afternoon at the so-often visisted distillery district. But I gotta say Archeo served us well. With an austere food menu (but not so for the drinks), we were still able to order some really amazing food, like the risotto with a hint of tea leaf and sweetness, and the vegetable lasagne that had large slabs of mushroom in sophisticated layers. The friendly servers were attentive. Industrial Archaeology, they say, is the systematic study of material evidence associated with the industrial past. If my memory serves me right, the wall by the entrance had the term printed in Italian. I guess this place has somewhat made its relation with the industrial heritage of the whole district the theme of the restaurant. The loft style dining space offers a vast yet intimate experience with the space.
PS. I genuinely welcome the lavatory style restrooms at this place. Far as I know, only El Catrin next door and Salad King on Yonge boast such sumptuous treatment for their patrons.