I wanted to dislike this place. When we made a reservation we were alerted that there is a two hour time limit for tables booked before 800pm. I found this to be extraordinarily tacky for a restaurant with their prices. It's usually low end places that want to turn tables and high end ones that charge you for the experience. I felt like Bestellen was trying to have their cake and charge you double for it too. Which they might be. But...I loved their food!
The staff was amazing and attentive and the cocktails are in my ranks for some of the best in the city. The only thing I will say about the food is that the pork belly was overcooked in their attempt to get a crispy skin(which they did) but it ended up having a texture similar to ham. Other than that I wore a smile on my face in between bites. As mentioned before the prices are steep for the vibe of the place, which is something I never complain about if its warranted, but it does seem a little conflicting, and I think worth mentioning. Caught between fancy and chill, with dish selections that appeal to the masses (nothing exotic or jaw dropping), I would recommend that they decide on their identity. That being said, there are a handful of restaurants in Toronto that I'll ever come back to and Bestellen is one.