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| - Archeo has been an old standby whenever I'm in the Distillery District. I still remember years ago when Archeo and Boiler House were the only sit-down restaurants at 55 Mill Street! Although there are now plenty more options, I still like Archeo and find it to be pretty consistent.
Starting with the location, it's right off the main gates, so very easy to find and convenient. The space is minimalist and rustic, very open and relaxed yet still fancy-ish. It makes sense that it is a popular venue for weddings and other private events. On that note, I have come here in the summer several times only to find that it is closed for an event, so do keep that in mind (or better yet, make a reservation on opentable!). The one thing that I think is out of place and detracts from the atmosphere is the TV playing CP24 in the corner. Just unnecessary and placed in an almost hidden location that I doubt anyone except for staff ever watches it.
One of my favourites from their menu was the ricotto gnudi, which were cheesy and light like clouds. However, it is sadly no longer on the menu. The sandwiches make for a yummy lunch, although currently the sandwich choices are only a turkey club or a burger. On my last visit, my DC and I decided to share a salad and a pizza. I remember their pizzas being really big, so this was a good decision! We had the roasted vegetable pizza, which has mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, zucchini and mozzarella with tomato sauce. It was fresh and flavourful. Their crust is nice and soft, although you might not like that if you prefer a thinner, crispier crust like at Terroni or Libretto. We also had the arugula and bosc pear salad. The portion was generous and the vinaigrette just light and delicate.
Service is considerate and gracious. On my last visit, our server was very mindful that we had to catch a show at the Young Centre for the Performing Arts, and brought extra dishes since we were sharing.
Overall, Archeo is a nice place for a laid-back pre-theatre meal and in the summer, the stunning patio is a prime spot for relaxing with some vino.
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