My meal the evening of 3/16/2013 was simply exquisite. I cannot say it was the greatest meal of my life, but I truly cannot think of one that was better.
The price tag is certainly hefty: add in the exorbitant Ontario taxes and dinner for two with wine pairings exceeds $500 before tip, but if you know that ahead of time and have already numbed yourself to the pain, you can really settle in for a memorable experience.
The evening of our dinner featured five (5) amuses prior to our courses starting and two of them were so amazing as to deserve larger formats on the tasting menu (which is the only option at Shoto).
I would love to go on at length with regard to each dish we had, but as the menu changes regularly, there is little likelihood you'll experience the same.
The highest compliment I can pay, other than the five stars above, was actually quipped by by bride: "I have always wanted to go to a dinner like this."
I am so glad we did.