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| - One day in Toronto, must set up a business dinner location. What to do, what to do.
I wanted to find a place that was classy, quiet, suitable for business, but also not too stuffy and overly impressed with itself. I wanted food that was interesting but had safe choices for possibly unadventurous diners. I wanted a place that took reservations! And with one day only in Toronto, I wanted to treat myself to a nice dinner experience.
Estiatorio Volos definitely hit all the criteria. The ambience can be romantic, but it was also muted and classy for a business dinner. There was a lot of activity and atmosphere, but it was quiet enough to allow for conversation.
Food was excellent. We started with a bottle of wine (my colleague chose, so I'm not sure which wine we had, but it was a good one - ha) and, upon the server's recommendation, the octopus appetizer. Oh my goodness. Please order this dish. SUCH a beautifully seasoned and cooked dish. The octopus was tender and flavorful, the balsamic glaze was perfect and the small salad on the side had some acidity too. So wonderful.
Entrees were the Wild Salmon and she had the Scallops. Delicious. Then we had the baklava dessert. Also very good.
The service was very good - perfect timing with everything, and very pleasantly helpful throughout the evening.
I really couldn't have asked for a better experience.
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