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| - Amazing food, cocktails, service, ambiance, and décor - definitely looking forward to coming back to this restaurant again!
I shared 6 dishes (including dessert) with just my boyfriend and it was definitely the perfect amount to get us full. We ordered the turkish manti dumplings, lamb ribs, black truffle wood fired pide, roasted brussel sprouts, short rib kebab, and pavlova.
RECOMMENDATIONS: black truffle pide, lamb ribs, and turkish manti dumplings. The black truffle pide was the perfect level of cheese, truffle oil, and truffle shavings - tasted like an elevated naan bread. The lamb ribs were so tender and rich in flavour, and the sesame coating was a nice finish. Also, the turkish manti dumplings had such a deliciously unique flavour and texture - not what you would expect from dumplings. I would ONLY recommend the short rib kebab paired with a vegetable dish, like the brussel sprouts; it seems a bit on the dry side to enjoy on its own.
For cocktails, we enjoyed the geographer and the rose (gulab), both of which were delicious. I personally enjoyed how light and refreshing the geographer was, whereas the rose (gulab) had a stronger alcohol level and taste.
The service was amazing, and the servers were extremely friendly and willing to offer suggestions/recommendations. They were also able to help me surprise my boyfriend with the dessert I pre-ordered (although the server accidentally missed the note under my reservation). The décor is elegant and simplistic, with my favourite being the round booths and hanging round light fixtures. Overall, a very intimate restaurant perfect for dinner dates, birthday dinners, or small groups.
TIPS: Make a reservation beforehand because this restaurant is very popular. When ordering, remember that it is tapas style (sharing dishes) and ask for recommendations if you're unsure what to get or how to pair your food! Also, I recommend a table upstairs for a quieter setting.
NOTE: For 2 people, including cocktails, dinner came to total about $130 before tax. Without drinks, it would likely be $50 each.
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