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| - We started with the fresh burrata cheese with roasted grapes & toasted bread. Although it didn't look stunning, the combination of the fresh cheese and roasted grapes along with the crunchiness of the toasted bread was delicious.
For the main course, my date had the pappardelle with rabbit bolognese, rapini, and grana padano. I had the house-made spaghetti all'amatriciana. Both pastas were delicious, and the all'amatriciana is probably the best I've had in Toronto to date. Perfectly al dente, fresh flavours, well presented, I couldn't have asked for more.
To finish, we shared the pistachio frangipane tart with poached plums and sabayon ice cream. It was a pleasant surprise to find that the tart base seemed to be freshly baked (still warm), yet the ice cream on top of the tart remained cold and intact. I love fresh plums, but the poached plum was a bit too prune-like for my taste. Regardless, I would definitely recommend it.
The service was excellent, the server was attentive and polite without any pretention. She recommended a wine to go with our entrees, replaced our cutlery after the appetizer, and also replaced our tea light when it burned out.
Though we visited late on a Monday night, the place was bustling and the majority of tables were occupied, which is always a good sign. The restaurant was dimly lit and very cozy without the need to shout over neighboring conversations. The atmosphere definitely sets the mood for a romantic date or intimate dinner with friends. The only downside was that there seemed to be a slight draft coming from an unknown source but as we were seated by the window, we assumed it might just be the proximity to the exterior.
Overall rating: 4.5 stars
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