This review is for the high tea at the Shangri-La.
This was my first time doing afternoon tea at a hotel and my experience at the Shangri-la was just fabulous.
Reservations are required and if I remember correctly they require your credit card information.
The tea is served in the lobby lounge daily from 2-6 pm. The setting was quite opulent and had a relaxed ambience. We were seated near the back corner with a nice view of the fireplace and piano.
The signature tea is $65 and includes finger sandwiches, scones, tea pastries and a glass of prosseco. Come hungry as its a lot of food. The presentation of the tea and the food which comes in a 3 tier tray was gorgeous. All of the food was delicious. The only thing they could have done slightly better was the scone ... I felt the texture was a little bit off. At some point into tea the piano player arrived and we had some beautiful music to enjoy for a while.
I was being extra and wore a red fascinator because where else does one wear a fascinator if not during high tea ... so ladies this is your chance to be extra.
Valet parking was $25.
Overall, it was a wonderful experience. Having done my research of the other high tea places in Toronto I think this one is the best in terms of environment, value for money, quality and quantity of food. Having said that, now I'm determined to go to all other the high tea places in Toronto.