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| - Definitely one of the most awesome meals I've had. Love this pescatarian restaurant that opened on Toronto's west end. Five star because it is simply delicious, courteous and friendly staff and plating is on point.
Tradition is that if we did a Winterlicious menu we would also order something off the regular menu and this time we decided on the GAMBERI FRITTI, squid ink battered lightly fried, B.C. striped prawns with spicy aioli. I'm still thinking about this! It was so fluffy and had that sweet freshness of a juicy shrimp! In all honesty if you haven't tried their Rosemary and garlic focaccia just start there!
Appetizers were:
INSALATA di CAVOLETTI DI BRUXELLES
Shaved Brussels sprouts, russet apple, lightly fried smoked mackerel, roman anchovy dressing. I quite enjoyed this as it was refreshing and I never thought I would enjoy mackerel but wowza!
...and
TROUT CRUDO
Ontario trout conserva with horseradish yogurt, fennel, dill and pickled chilli. Nicely done, another light fare that boasted radical flavours.
The Main:
PESCE
Pan seared Arctic char, celeriac puree, lentil ragu, crème fraiche. The plate for this was 100% on point--it looked like is was presented right on the ocean. So pretty!
...and
SPAGHETTI PUTTANESCA CON GAMBERI AND CALAMARI
with anchovies, garlic, tomatoes, calamari & shrimp. So much flavour and so much love! I wished they had the seafood lasagna (that was posted on the original Winterlicious menu thought).
And finally dessert:
Polenta cake (vegetarian)
Polenta cake with a fig, pistachio compote. I enjoyed this. Light and fluffy and not too sweet.
...and
SORBET blood orange flavour. Very refreshing and yummy but nothing that stood out.
All and all easily one of my favourite restaurants in Toronto that is aesthetically pleasing to the eye and deliciously fulfilling for the tummy!
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