Visited The Gabardine for the first time while attending TIFF. It's got a great spot in the downtown core, although, unfortunately for them there is scaffolding covering the large windows into their well-decorated interior.
The food was all excellent. Every bite was filled with flavour, whether it was the crust of the chicken pot pie or the fries. The menu is very diverse with dishes from all corners of the world. Reflects Toronto well. The prices are very reasonable for its location. The service was prompt, polite and professional. Reservations for dinner were easy to make and, most importantly, kept. The only downside I found was that drink prices, especially draft beers, were much higher than nearby establishments.
Would I go there again? Absolutely!