Ok... so I'm in the industry so I'll only review places far far away from my market.
I ate here alone because I was in town in business.. looked at the yelp page and was ambivalent, but wanted a good gamble that was close to my hotel. Pulled the trigger.
Service was excellent. I play a game where I ask the waiter what he's order given three options... one lower price that I mention I saw a positive review about, and two higher price that look like signature dishes... he did extoll the virtues of the lower priced duck risotto, but pointed out that with the wine I had ordered the duck breast would be complimented compared to the filet mignon. I was sold.
I was dining alone so I did not sample an appetizer.. but the carpaccio looked great on he menu, and on the table beside me.... I will return to sample that.
My duck breast arrive perfectly presented medium rare, was exquisitely seasoned, warm, with a perfectly crisp skin. This ain't easy... people do not order duck. The side of pistachio stuffed endive was maybe the best thing I've eaten this year. And the bugler cous cous dressed with duck jus and figs was delightful.
It's a busy place... but it's Toronto. Do yourself a favour... try this restaurant.