It is really hard for me to get excited over restaurants in Toronto but Estia has won me over. Outstanding service and incredible food. I have really enjoyed all my meals here. In a nutshell, Estia has that Yorkville flare but they live up to the hype.
The vibe is romantic and cosy. The crowd is a mix; families, couples, the occasional basic "in the six" group, but still classy. The beautiful bar is a remnant from ghosts of restaurants past, Nao.
I would suggest sharing all the plates and although they specialize in seafood, I recommend trying some of the other meat-based dishes and various starters like the halloumi, calamari, charcuterie board, beet salad. The half chicken is outstanding --so moist! The agnolotti with truffles are not to be missed.
Our waitress made a mistake with my order, and the kitchen/staff rectified the situation despite the kitchen being closed.