4 for food and plus one for service and experience.
Got a same day reservation to host a birthday/holiday treat meal. Online reservation service was easy to use.
We arrived with a large case in tow and the service started well with an offer to lock up the case in the basement. Everything stayed smooth the rest of the evening. Other reviewers have pointed out well enough how the restaurant works. Let me add that different staff, including from the kitchen, often had a real sense of joy about them as they introduced each plate and responded to the oohs and ahs.
Foodwise from the 4-course menus, some major hits, a couple dishes that were good but not my all time faves, but overall one of the very best meals I've had as a vegetarian. 3 of 4 of us didn't eat meat and "best meal I've ever had" was one of the comments.
Highlights included a poached egg under potato foam with crispy shallots and a course of autumn flavours with a lot of great sauces and emulsions. Desserts were all great including a wonderfull buttermilk custard. The only dish that didn't blow me away was a spelt pasta with hand foraged mushrooms (I'd give it a 3 so not bad food) which probably needed some salt or acid to jump it up. My gf ordered halibut and was told the supplier thought it was the best fish in Toronto that day, and she was pleased so we'll trust the restaurant that they stand by what the serve.
The atmosphere was a little loud. My knowlegable companion was highly complimentary of the music. Someone was always jumping in to pour wine and water. Overall though after months of waiting to go and as far as treating two other vegetarians, I was more than pleased and would definitely go back.