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| - Pleasant setting in the Village. Room is done tastefully in red and black, with ceramic figures of bulls placed here and there. Bar and an open kitchen are located toward the back of of the room. Soft jazz played in the background. Service was efficient and friendly.
My meal was enjoyable throughout. Shortly after I was seated, my server brought a complimentary slice of bruschetta, my first clue that despite the red, and the black, and the bulls, this restaurant was more Italian than Spanish.
I ordered from the table d'hôte menu, where soup/salad, entree, and coffee/tea range from $10.95 - $18.95. It would be hard to find a better deal in this part of Montreal, probably why locals seemed to outnumber tourists.
The salad consisted only of romaine with a slice of tomato but it was very fresh, and the lemon viniagrette was outstanding. I added a starter of escargot forestiere which was just OK.
My entree, coquille St Jacques, consisted of a ceramic casserole filled with scallops (and shrimp) baked with Gruyere, with mashed potato piped around the edge. It was one of the best I've had.
Dessert was not included, but when I saw the tiramisu flying by, I had to have it. Once again, it exceeded my expectations.
If you choose to dine at Toro Rosso, don't expect trendy cuisine or pretentious service. It's classic food in a comfortable setting. I look forward to coming back whenever I'm in Montreal.
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