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| - Short version: probably ok for a few glasses of wine, but not really worth the price for a meal, IMO.
Full version: Been wanting to try this place despite the lukewarm reviews, so finally made plans last week. I arrived quite early, before my dining partner, & grabbed a New Zealand sauvignon blanc I had enjoyed before while I waited. Found the decor a bit odd, but that might just be my personal feelings about textured wallpaper & mirrored chandeliers. Ambience was not helped by staff using scotch tape to secure a ceiling vent cover nearby - hope they aren't expecting that tape to hold forever!
I was seated in the very large front window snug - nice view of the street & plenty of table space, but I cannot imagine trying to have a conversation with someone sitting across from me, as the table is a bit too wide. My partner chose to sit next to me when he arrived, to avoid shouting. There was a large electrical cord lying across the floor at the booth entrance, which none of the multiple staff members who walked by noticed, apparently. Maybe I should have borrowed the scotch tape dispenser to secure it before someone trips.
Wine list is ok & well-priced for the neighbourhood; we enjoyed a good bottle of tempranillo, which was probably the highlight of the meal for me. Live piano music was a nice touch. Perhaps because we were a bit away from other diners, we found it a good place to have a chat while sipping wine.
Apparently they have recently changed their menu again; the new one is not yet posted on their website. I was disappointed to find no vegetarian mains, but they said they could make the mushroom risotto without chicken broth, so I ordered it. Big mistake - apparently all the flavour in the risotto comes from the broth, & the rice was a bit undercooked to boot. Definitely would not recommend this dish.
My partner ordered the sirloin which he said was quite good, but overpriced compared to similar meals he's had in Calgary. I let him pick the sides for me to share with him, so ended up with truffle fries & wild mushrooms (I know, I had a meal of mushrooms & starch - so shoot me!) There was no truffle oil evident on the fries, in look or taste. They were basic thick beefeater style, & not very crispy. Very disappointing. The wild mushroom side was highly flavorful but probably a bit salty for most people's taste buds. I like salt, so I enjoyed them a lot.
So, I don't think I will eat a meal here again, but may choose to stop in for a glass of wine on the patio some day, & maybe give the cheese plate a try to share. Generally I expect more for this price range, however.
I will give them credit for treating us very well, despite the fact we were apparently underdressed for the venue. When I return, I will pull a blazer out of my closet first.
Completely not accessible - stairs everywhere.
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