I had dinner there this past Friday with a friend visiting from Vancouver who was celebrating his birthday. I would say that much of the food and experience was good but not great. Given the high expectations I had from previous fabulous experiences at Noodle Bar and the fact that the Globe called this the best restaurant in Toronto, I was actually quite disappointed.
Our server did an ok job, but overall I felt like we were slightly rushed through our meal. Some of the courses were quite delicious but the portions are really small. We opted for the pairing of courses with wine and beer. This was a bad choice. We received thimble-sized portions of these beverages. Also, the selections tended to be from places like Sicily and Niagara, rather than Bordeaux.
The chefs who served our morsels were unfriendly to the point of surly.
My friend snapped a picture of me and then was chastised for taking a photo that might show the kitchen. Given that the kitchen is in the centre of the dining area, that was kind of strange.
My friend's birthday which I had mentioned to the server at the outset was not acknowledged in any way.
The seating is not particularly comfortable.
I would never go back here. The hefty price tage does not reflect the quality of the experience.