I am so glad I have an expense account and can afford lunch at Pangaea!
The owner/manager impressed us with a quality bottle of Sauvignon Blanc that I have never seen in an LCBO. The wine list is enormous, and we were lucky to have the personal recommendation of the owner. He was very friendly.
I started with a plate filled with thinly sliced beets topped with a large dollop of smooth and creamy goat's cheese. My entree was a serving of extra-large scallops mixed with green beans, mushrooms and spinach. It was truly delicious. That beet salad is huge and filling. I really didn't even need an entree after that!
The room is very big with high ceilings and comfortable tall chairs. The atmosphere is fairly formal but not stiff. It is a big room and gets popular at lunch, but it never gets loud. I appreciate that as often I am there for business lunches, and like to hear my companions talk.
Another plus is you can make your reservations online through open table, which makes life easier sometimes.
I have eaten lunch at Pangaea (on expense account) time after time and have always thoroughly enjoyed the food. The service is also always impeccable. The servers are there when you need them and know their stuff.
All in all, a great place for lunch if you can afford it.