We visited Toronto for fun this year (from the US) and found about this restaurant on Yelp. While trying to find it, we actually walked right past it! It's definitely a little hole-in-the-wall, but what a gem.
The service was great- we loved our waiter. The atmosphere was also really special, and I loved the decor and feel of the entire place. They put out bread and a special olive spread which I couldn't get enough of - I begged our waiter to take it away! It was so good. We then had the cheese stuffed portobello on top of a bed of arugula. Very good.
For our dinner my boyfriend had the Bacon Grueyere Burger, and although I don't eat meat, he said it was delicious. The waiter told us they make the patties right on site. I had the papardelle with mushrooms and black truffle oil and it was soo good, I wish I had a larger stomach to fit more in. I did manage to find a little extra room for dessert, though, when the waiter mentioned a toffee cake served with vanilla ice cream and caramel - IT WAS AMAZING. So soft and the flavors were just spectacular.
I hope this place lasts, because we will definitely be back if we venture back to Toronto!!