Food ****
Service ****
Ambiance ****
(Out of 5)
Aria is located in my office building and is the default for working lunches when time is tight or we feel like italian. I should mention the service and food here is always top notch... So while it's a default, it's not a fall-back!
The restaurant has very high ceilings and has floor to ceiling windows. It's beautifully designed and probably one of my favourite restaurant spaces in Toronto. It makes it a welcoming bright space during the day for lunch. For dinner, it's a hidden pre-Raptors/Leafs/Concert gem, beside the ACC.
The calamari as a starter is always a go to. My favourite meal I've had there was when the buffalo mozzarella was part of their specials... It came as a huge strip on a butcher block. I've had the burgers, salads, pasta, steak and others here however normally stick to a salad with some protein on top and calamari to start.
Don't miss the olive oil and bread that they serve on every table. It sounds basic and simple but the olive oil is incredible and a fantastic combo with the bread.
Reservations would be recommended later in the work week for lunch or for dinner on game nights.