Hard not to give this place 5 stars. Aside from the ridiculous reservation wait times, this place is the real-life heaven for tapas style dining. Reservations are an absolute must, but you can generally snag a seat at their bar after 10pm. Been here a handful of times and I still drool just thinking about it!
I always have the "go-to" items, and will meander off to try a few new items as well. Follow these steps and you'll be in heaven in no time!
"Hi, what would you like to order?"
1. Full Grilled Octopus ( they change up the style every so often)
2. Foie Gras and Morcilla(blood Sausage)
3. A plate of Jamon Iberico de Bellota
4. Basque Cake with Sherry Cream
Other notables:
1. Goose neck barnacles - fun to eat if you've never had.
2. Anchovy and cream fraiche
3. Sweetbreads and raw tuna
Their cocktail program is also amazing. Have an old fashioned and you'll know what I mean. They also carry some rare items like Dillon's absinthe, and a number of bourbons which are hard to find in Toronto.
The check can be a bit shocking for big groups, especially with the portion sizes so it's best to keep it to groups of 2-4.