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| - Osgoode Hall Restaurant is one of the best places for lunch in Downtown Toronto. Nothing says value like a 3 course lunch ($25). Not to mention the unique experience of dining in a landmark building in downtown Toronto!
I echo other reviewers' sentiment - Osgoode Hall Restaurant is one of Toronto's best kept secrets. As your scroll pass the Osgoode Hall garden, and into the main entrance, you will be greeted by security officers. You are required to walk through the x-ray machine and metal detector. Once you've gain clearance, you are welcomed into the great Osgoode Hall. The restaurant is located on the 3rd floor. The room is filled with various volume of the criminal code and stained glass windows. (Makes perfect sense right? *Note sarcasm in m voice*)
I was impressed by the seasonal and local ingredients used in the menu. Most ingredients are sourced from sustainable farmer where livestock are treating ethically.
Appetizer: Shrimp and seared salmon on avocado mash with micro greens
The appetizer was well constructed. I felt like shrimp can be slightly fresher. I adored combination of succulent salmon with creamy avocado mash. It was fresh and perfect for the summer!
Entree: Seared Goossens Farm Rainbow Trout with fiddle-heads, micro greens, roasted grape tomatoes, ramps pesto and smoked eggplant
I love the composition of this dish - acidic, smoky and fresh. It was the perfect juxtaposition of flavours. Smoked eggplant and fresh ramp pesto added a layer of complexity to the entree. The astringent tomato cuts through the olive oil with its acidity. Everything sings together! Although, I wish the skin on the rainbow trout is slightly crisper, the plate was delicious!
Dessert: Filo pastry with ricotta and rhubarb
To be honest, I was not planning to finish the dessert after freshly baked bread, appetizer and entree, but somehow I surprised myself. (Curse you lack of self-control and pastry chef!) The perfectly crisp filo pastry with the tart rhubarb compote was a match made in heave. Just thinking about it makes my mouth water! It was a delightful way to end the meal!
Classic ambiance, fresh local produce, scrumptious food; Osgoode Hall Restaurant is an one-of-a-kind dining experience.
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