What an amazing meal! We sat at the chef's table last night for Valentine's Day and we were blessed with incredible service and a fantastic meal.
It was a set menu but everyone at the table got something different, so we were able to share and try just about everything. The tuna carpaccio melted in your mouth and was seasoned just right. Everything from the wine infused pears to the massive shrimp were made to perfection.
On to the mains. My wife and I shared the steak and pesto/pistachio ravioli. Others had the Cornish hen and salmon. Put it this way, all plates were practically licked clean. So much so that we wanted more. So what does the Chef do? He whips up a fresh spaghetti carbonara. At this point we've had bread and two courses, so we're getting pretty full, but when this arrives, everyone devoured it (even the ones that said they were stuffed). This was the best pasta I have ever had. Nice fresh chunks of bacon with the fresh made pasta, my mouth is watering just thinking of it.
Last but not least, the dessert. We shared the tiramisu and cannoli. Prior to this, my favourite tiramisu was at Marcelo's, this now takes the reins of best tiramisu. The cannoli was excellent as well. It had a chocolate/pistachio-esque crust on the ends which brought it to a whole other level. For those of you that enjoy a nice espresso shot, you won't be disappointed.
This is a much needed gem in the Markham area.