My boy friend and I have decided to go on a mission to try all of the top 50 restaurants in Toronto. We had already been to 8 of the restaurants. The first one we decided to try was Far Niente. I have very high standards when it comes to the food industry, especially fine dining. So when trying a restaurant that is in the top 50 in, I have extremely high standards.
The restaurant itself was quite nice, I liked the decor. The hostess was very friendly and they offer complimentary coat check. Before leaving the house I had called to enquire about a corkage fee which they do have $35. We brought our bottle of wine and had them chill it. I having worked in the food industry before have extremely high standards of service when it comes to my server at any restaurant. Our server(dont know his name) didn't even try to be friendly exchange pleasantries throughout the meal. Our wine came after our appetizers. My appetizer was missing the bread that was supposed to accompany it. I didn't say anything as I was bitter sweet(don't want the carbs). My appetizer was taken away with both fork and knife, leaving me with one fork and one butter knife. My main dish was served and my knife was never replaced leaving me to eat with my butter knife. The service was slow.
Food
Seared Sea Scallops-4/5
Citrus Cured Smoked Salmon-2/5 missing the warm rye croutons and the fennel salad had no taste
Seared Bluefin Tuna-4/5
Repeat- Definitely NOT. I am not one to complain at restaurants, I sit there silently stew and then report back here.