I have been to 17 Steps twice before and both times the food and service was excellent.
The first time that I went I had the gnocchi. It was honestly some of the most delicious gnocchi I have ever had (and I'm Italian, so that's saying a lot!). It was made larger than traditional gnocchi, but it was very light and flavourful. The chef pairs it with a very simple tomato sauce to let the gnocchi shine through as the star of the dish. Absolutely fantastic!
On my second visit I ordered the Coq au Vin (chicken braised in wine). It was simply delicious. The chicken just fell off the bone and the sauce was rich and velvety. Not to gush, but it was an astounding dish!
Aside from the fantastic food, the service is top notch here. As soon as we sat down we were served complimentary olives and sparkling wine to enjoy while we waited for our food.
If you're in the Bloor West Village, you should definitely check this place out! You will not be disappointed!