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  • I recently came here with a large group. They're not the most adventurous eaters and some of them were vegetarian. Considering the finickiness of the group, I was dreading this meal because their tendency to publicly nitpick makes for an embarrassing scene. Throughout the dinner, this group magically devoured everything with minimal fuss and left with happy smiles... the only one to say anything was the usual cranky Aunt. Her only complaint was that the salad didn't have enough vegetable variety in it. I consider this a 'win'! The Y&E area is filled with tons of restaurant choices and this one is my favourite comfort Italian place. It has the warm atmosphere that makes you feel like you're dining at a great friend's place who happens to be a top notch chef. I wouldn't say the place is cozy but it's not cold or have polished stainless steel everywhere. Hipsters would say it's not 'cool' enough because it's not loud or pretentious enough. In other words, the perfect place to call your own and bring family and good friends. Appetizers are well portioned and have great variety. In house smoked salmon has a great buttery texture without being overly salty. Roasted beet salad is great because it has the nice sweetness paired off with the crunchy lotus chips and pungent scallions. The grilled sardines are a favourite of mine. They come crispy and gloriously browned for that great caramelized salty fresh seafood taste. My table mates devoured their mussel servings without sharing and even asked for extra bread to sop up the sauce. For those who love pasta, this place is a gem. They're freshly made and you can really tell the difference. They're not the awful spongey wet texture. Instead they have a wonderful mouthfeel and the right chewiness from being cooked perfectly al dente. I snuck a few mouthfuls from a plate and I *almost* wished I ordered that instead of my beloved seafood here. The risotto here was also well executed as it was very creamy. The sauce would have benefited from a bit more salt as it was a bit milder tasting than other dishes on the table. My picky Aunt raved at the fact they had vegetarian options that wasn't only pasta. She loved her grilled eggplant with the roasted red peppers on it. I chose my usual spicy seafood stew and each time I love it. It's filled with mussels, large chunks of fish, shrimp, and squid. Though you'd think things might be rubbery in a stew, not this one. Everything is tender and very flavourful. I always use the bread to make sure I have every drop of this stew. Though they call it spicy, I would say it's a mild spice and it's just enough to have that tingle without the burn. Service here is fantastic as they're very friendly and attentive without being overbearing. We never had to ask for a refill of water and they just knew when to arrive about asking for another glass of wine. I also really liked how they're very knowledgeable about the dishes. My Aunt grilled the poor server about what spices was used in one particular dish and he was able to rhyme off everything.
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