Blu Ristorante

We have tried their taste menu for our Anniversary. The food is great. However, the restaurant arranged us among many big and small groups. Turns out it was so noisy and we needed to talk loudly. Overall, this is a good experience. The taste menu is $79/person except some add-on with extra charge. It is a reasonable charge.

Blu offers an incredible menu of choices and a patio that is both spacious and private considering the fact that it borders Avenue road. Service is very good at times bordering on intrusive. That’s my perspective. My wife defined it as a high level of care and enthusiasm. So please take these comments in the proper context. Water glasses are filled frequently and with speed, with some spill over into your dinner plate from time to time. The food is very good and the portions are reasonable. Overall we had a great experience and would not hesitate to recommend this place. They offer a really good dining experience.

We were a party of 4 celebrating a birthday and ordered from the tasting menu. The food was delicious, very filling, and the cocktails were good. The best part was our server, Michael. He explained each dish and was professional, engaging, attentive, and friendly. Michael shared information about live entertainment provided 2 nights a week. Ambiance was classy and intimate. Loved the overall experience.

We both had the tasting menu, the service and atmosphere were excellent. The starters were good, the meal was good. The chocolate cake was good. The tiramisu was not that good though.

I had an incredible experience at Blu Ristorante while celebrating my godsister’s birthday! The ambiance was warm and inviting, perfect for such a special occasion. Shout out to Brian, our amazing waiter, who truly made the evening unforgettable. His attention to detail was impeccable, and he made sure we had the best recommendations for both food and wine. He took the time to explain each dish and suggested perfect pairings that enhanced our meal. Brian’s friendly and professional demeanor made us feel well taken care of all night. The food was outstanding, every dish was beautifully presented and full of flavor. From the appetizers to dessert, everything was cooked to perfection, making the celebration even more special. I can’t recommend Blu Ristorante enough, and thanks to Brian, my godsister’s birthday was made extra memorable. We’ll definitely be coming back!

This is a perfect place to celebrate any occasion. Took my friend out for a birthday dinner here today. Waiters are so friendly. Always someone checking on you and filling your water. The food absolutely amazing! (literally can’t stop thinking about it)) They did a great job with timing the service of the food. Atmosphere is so elevated and relaxing. when booking a reservation it lets you choose the occasion, when we finished our dinner they did not forget to congratulate the birthday girl with a desert. ( a lot of places tend to forget when not reminded) Over all definitely my new favourite spot! Beautiful place great team and amazing food. Will be coming back!

Went for our anniversary and from the service, to the food and live musician - it was amazing. Love the attention to detail, asking that we be seated near the live music and I even appreciated the owner coming by and asking if the music volume was OK. Would highly recommend.

We went to the restaurant tonight for our son’s birthday. The food was incredibly flavoursome. From appetizers to our main dishes, every course was prepared beautifully. Our server Michael was very welcoming and helpful. He is knowledgeable about everything on the menu. He gave us excellent suggestions. We had a wonderful time there.

We have tried their taste menu for our Anniversary. The food is great. However, the restaurant arranged us among many big and small groups. Turns out it was so noisy and we needed to talk loudly. Overall, this is a good experience. The taste menu is $79/person except some add-on with extra charge. It is a reasonable charge.

Blu offers an incredible menu of choices and a patio that is both spacious and private considering the fact that it borders Avenue road. Service is very good at times bordering on intrusive. That’s my perspective. My wife defined it as a high level of care and enthusiasm. So please take these comments in the proper context. Water glasses are filled frequently and with speed, with some spill over into your dinner plate from time to time. The food is very good and the portions are reasonable. Overall we had a great experience and would not hesitate to recommend this place. They offer a really good dining experience.

We were a party of 4 celebrating a birthday and ordered from the tasting menu. The food was delicious, very filling, and the cocktails were good. The best part was our server, Michael. He explained each dish and was professional, engaging, attentive, and friendly. Michael shared information about live entertainment provided 2 nights a week. Ambiance was classy and intimate. Loved the overall experience.

We both had the tasting menu, the service and atmosphere were excellent. The starters were good, the meal was good. The chocolate cake was good. The tiramisu was not that good though.

I had an incredible experience at Blu Ristorante while celebrating my godsister’s birthday! The ambiance was warm and inviting, perfect for such a special occasion. Shout out to Brian, our amazing waiter, who truly made the evening unforgettable. His attention to detail was impeccable, and he made sure we had the best recommendations for both food and wine. He took the time to explain each dish and suggested perfect pairings that enhanced our meal. Brian’s friendly and professional demeanor made us feel well taken care of all night. The food was outstanding, every dish was beautifully presented and full of flavor. From the appetizers to dessert, everything was cooked to perfection, making the celebration even more special. I can’t recommend Blu Ristorante enough, and thanks to Brian, my godsister’s birthday was made extra memorable. We’ll definitely be coming back!

This is a perfect place to celebrate any occasion. Took my friend out for a birthday dinner here today. Waiters are so friendly. Always someone checking on you and filling your water. The food absolutely amazing! (literally can’t stop thinking about it)) They did a great job with timing the service of the food. Atmosphere is so elevated and relaxing. when booking a reservation it lets you choose the occasion, when we finished our dinner they did not forget to congratulate the birthday girl with a desert. ( a lot of places tend to forget when not reminded) Over all definitely my new favourite spot! Beautiful place great team and amazing food. Will be coming back!

Went for our anniversary and from the service, to the food and live musician - it was amazing. Love the attention to detail, asking that we be seated near the live music and I even appreciated the owner coming by and asking if the music volume was OK. Would highly recommend.

We went to the restaurant tonight for our son’s birthday. The food was incredibly flavoursome. From appetizers to our main dishes, every course was prepared beautifully. Our server Michael was very welcoming and helpful. He is knowledgeable about everything on the menu. He gave us excellent suggestions. We had a wonderful time there.

Wow! Blu, a place that I thought that I had already reviewed! I dined here in July of 2024, so the exact items that I ordered are no longer fresh in my mind, but I do recall the amazing service. Each table had multiple service team members managing it. You had your server then you had the section roam that ensured that your plates were cleaned up and ensured that your next entree was served shortly after you finished your last one. I never felt that I had to wait for anything, service was outstanding. Though if I was to be honest, 95% of my interaction was with the roamer, who was amazing and my waiter only really paid attention to me for the order, asking how the food was, and giving me my bill. I had the set menu and I took plenty of photos of my meal, everything was beautifully prepared. I highly recommend checking this place out.

We celebrated my dad's 80th bday here. It is a beautiful, elegant place; we chose Sunday for the live pianist/singer. The atmosphere was spot-on in terms of what I was looking for for the occasion - classy, high-end, lively music, special. The pianist was spectacular - he takes song recommendations and we were able to have many of our requests sung. No better romantic atmosphere than hearing jazz-y renditions of ur fave songs. Our server was spectacular - extremely friendly, courteous, kind - a true gentleman. The service is impeccable here - even when i reserved the tables and tried to book more than the limit allowed on Open Table - a gentleman named Alfredo messaged me and helped accomodate my request with sincere kindness. Food: the food was good, but not phenomenal- wish it was phenomenal so it can match the service and space, cuz if so, then this place would be one of my faves and knock it out of the park. I didnt give 5 stars cuz unfortunately the food wasnt up to par. My bf's steak was very good tho, and the medium-rare was to perfection. The moroccan octopus was delicious, and so was the tuna tartare - very delicate and detailed appetizer dishes. But my main, parpadelle, was good, but not amazing. Overall still a romantic memorable time and still perfect night for my dad's 80th and a special time with the family.

Blu - Beyond Exceptional Wow, just wow! Blu is not just a restaurant; it's an experience. From the moment we stepped in, we were treated like royalty. Our waiter, Mauricio, was absolutely fantastic. He was attentive, friendly, and made us feel so welcome. Jeff helped us execute something special for my sister's birthday and he was a real pro. The food was incredible - every dish was a flavour explosion. But what truly set Blu apart was the incredible kindness and flexibility of the staff. They went above and beyond to make our special occasion unforgettable. If you're looking for a place that will exceed your expectations, look no further than Blu. Trust me, you won't be disappointed!

We came here for a group gathering on a Thursday night and the restaurant provides us with a semi-private space upstairs. And other tables were full, both downstairs and at the bar! We enjoyed cocktails and a 3-course meal. We were welcomed with Butternut Squash Ravioli that I really liked. I ordered Ahi Tuna Tartar for appetizer, Woodfire Grilled Australian Rack of Lamb for entrée and Blue Chocolate Cake for dessert. And I enjoyed all. The service was amazing with great atmosphere. Finding a parking spot in the area is challenging though.

If you're looking for an upscale restaurant in Yorkville with attentive service, Blu might for the bill. However I wouldn't recommend it for the food or drinks and feel surprised by the 4 star rating on Yelp. We came in a group of six to celebrate a birthday and sat in their outdoor patio. Please note they don't split bills for a party of six or above and an 18% gratuity is automatically applied. Food is pricey and portions are moderate. The lamb was mediocre and the accompanying risotto was the best part of that dish. The salmon was very basic and under seasoned, sides were also underwhelming. The best dish that evening was the chicken and it was also pretty basic. For dessert we ordered a chocolate cake and tiramisu. The chocolate cake was better than tiramisu. Cocktails were pricey at $22 and I didn't even take more than two sips of my margarita. It wasn't good at all. A bit disappointing for an upscale restaurant in Yorkville. If location and vibe is what your after, it may be worth checking out. However if you're looking for good food, you're better served looking for an alternative.

I came here to celebrate a friend's birthday. The food and service were excellent and coincide with the high end ambiance. Not many western restaurants use tablecloths anymore and so when one does it give a high end feel. I ordered the Truffled Beef Carpaccio and my friend ordered the Ahi Tuna Tartare for our appetizers along with the Mixed Greens Salad which we shared, all simply delicious. For the main I ordered the Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon and the Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Pesto for the side. The Salmon was delicately done to perfection and the base of Asparagus, Roast Beet and Parsnip Puree with Beluga Lentils & Quinoa added a rainbow of flavours. The side of Sweet Potato Gnocchi could have been a meal in itself and was also perfectly done and delicious. My friend had the Goat Cheese & Spinach filled Chicken Breast and raved about it as well. The portions were very generous so we were unfortunately too full to go for the deserts afterwards which was a little bit of a pity because they looked great at our neighbours table. All in all though it was an amazing culinary experience and I would definitely go back.

Romantic, beautiful vibe and food was perfection. Will definitely come back again as it was a amazing experience.

A fabulous option for a special occasion in Toronto. The atmosphere is so cozy yet chic at the same time. Our waiter was awesome; very attentive, and he did a great job connecting with us. My boyfriend and I split the Caesar salad and the steak. The Caesar was absolutely delicious and I loved the addition of the prosciutto on top, it added a nice crunch and saltiness. I also really appreciated how they split it into two separate dishes since we had told them we were sharing it. The steak was yummy although a bit undercooked for our liking. We asked for medium rare and it seemed very rare to us - blu(e) if you will, lol. We ultimately had to ask them to cook it a bit longer, but they did without question and sent it back out to us a little more cooked. The little potato tower that comes with the steak was phenomenal. It reminded me of ratatouille a bit with the layers of potato and cheese. Overall this is a gorgeous spot with great atmosphere for a date night out or special occasion. I also appreciated that they took our coats and gave us tickets to retrieve them, it felt very posh. Try this place out the next time you're in Toronto!

Amazing service. Servers were very attentive. They also made sure to cater to my gluten allergy. They offer gluten free pasta. Food was very delicious! Patio seating was pretty neat; they have heaters on the patio too

TLDR: food is really good, i love the antipasti selection; our server is super helpful; good for "appertivo" style dining; nice interior; Food: 4.5/5 stars Super love the Truffled Beef Carpaccio! I listened to the people who recommended it in the menu... and im so thankful I did. Also has some cheese board: Manchego, Brie, Parmigiano; eggplant caponata as appetizer, Calamari, The mains were huge and I wasnt able to finish it. Honestly, I dont think I could after the appetizer. I got the linguine and i think it's just a bit sweet for my taste buds. Also, my friend had the Ahi Tuna with pineapple, and it was also a bit sweet for her Service: 5/5 The server was super great and extremely helpful to us. :) since we had reservations, we were seated right away. She always checked on us and explain almost EVERYTHING on the menu. Ambiance: 4/5 It was not busy initially but as we're nearing dinner time and people started to come in, we were a bit "cramped" in space and we couldnt hear each other on normal voice.

Wonderful restaurant and very nuce ambience. Beautiful presented food and super delicious. Also wonderful service the only little this would be nice if it wouldn't be so pricey . But then again it's yorkville and definitely value and experience for you $$

Amazing ambiance, ideal for a date night and even group dinners. The server Joshua was amazingly polite and friendly. Loved the service. Food was something we savoured with each bite. Enough vegetarian and meat options. Great wine collection. Next time would love to try the live music night that I have heard is good as well.

Yikes the food was great same as the service but me and my friends went it and they did not allow us to split the check so we can pay for our own meals that we got so i had to pay the bill then every one had to et me but at the end it did back fire on me bc my friends suck and they decided not to give me money for the tip that was included in the meal and i wish they just do separate checks so every person in there own party can pay for then self like they have the tech for it u can just put the price in the device for each individual person but chose not too bc the bill was 360 sum and the mandatory tip is like 18% or sum thing like that so the bull being this much u get more tips witch is so shady to me bc we are teenagers and its a scam so i would go for the food the food is great but it was shady what they did to us and we did not wanna say anything bc we wanted to have a time so yea go here if u are loaded and u can pay the outrageous tip

Had an experience that definitely left a bad impression. I'll explain towards the end since it happened at the end of the meal. The initial reservation process was easy, and we were able to get an early dinner table for New years Eve. There was a prefixe menu available for the night - no gratuity specified. Service was alright, felt a little rush/quick. They kept clearing things from the table right away and setting down courses before we were done with the last. I thought they were just being really attentive but thinking back, they just wanted turnover. The food was alright. The initial course you can choose cheese or deli meats. I find it a bit odd that they don't offer a small mix of both. I literally received 3 pieces of cheese while my bf got a plate of salami and charcuterie meats. The appetizer was great. I had the carpaccio while my bf enjoyed their Bosco pear salad with beets. We ordered non alcoholic drinks as well which were super disappointing. I got pear nectar soda and he got peach. They tasted nothing like the fruits. It was essentially soda water, but I really just didn't want to bother. At $10 each, I would recommend you take a pass. Just order wine My bf got the beef tenderloin which he thoroughly enjoyed and I ordered the branzino. I enjoyed the flavor but I was disappointed with the skin on the fish. It was super soggy which created a bad mouth feel. Otherwise the dish was good. I wouldn't order it again though. Dessert was alright. I'm not a dessert person so my bf enjoyed it all. There was an orange Panna cotta, tiramisu slice, poached pear and cannoli. The cannoli was really soggy. I think they pre filled these a while before serving. Disappointing for a restaurant of this style and caliber. Now here is why I took this from a 4 star to a 2. When paying our bill, the server didn't give us our space to do the gratuity. He actually watched my bf type the percentage. It was generous but I guess he didn't feel it was generous enough because he TOOK THE MACHINE FROM MY BOYFRIEND AND SAID "here, I'll do it for you". He then entered a higher percentage and then told us it's new years Eve. Now, I'm not here to start the to tipping culture conversation. But tips are optional and up to the guest to decide. At no point is it up to the server to take the machine and enter what they want. It was incredibly rude and my bf had no idea how to react to that. So the server takes the machine, enters his own gratuity, and has the audacity to tell us it's standard for the night. You bet I talked to the host and FOH manager right after. I've worked hospitality for years. Gratuity can be set for group reservations or sometimes events, but it was not at all the case this night. The host and managers got the servers name from us and they apologized. The manager was very kind to gift us a certificate and welcomed us to return again another night. I hope they realize they need to keep a closer eye on what the heck their servers are doing upstairs. They seem to be running some sketchy show up there. That server reflects poorly on his team. I wouldn't want that guy serving my guests. If you get a server and they ever dare to tell you how much to tip them, you say no. It's not ok. They are never to take that machine from you to enter their own number. They don't get to do that. It's incredibly rude and unethical. We're unsure if we'd want to return. Maybe we'll sit at the bar next time and just munch down on some apps. Their appetizer menu is quite nice.

Located in the heart of Yorkville, Blu Ristorante is an Italian restaurant with dark and quiet interior. We went during prime dinner hours and the restaurant was almost empty. It had an upscale dining ambience, with soft music playing in the background. The service was decent - what you'd expect from a Yorkville restaurant. But the food wasn't the greatest. Portion sizes were very small, and the tastes were just very average or not memorable.

We had an excellent meal at Blu Ristorante this evening and would highly recommend it. Our server - Brian - was delightful. He was friendly, funny, attentive, responsive - everything you could ask for in a well-trained server. We were also serenaded by a wonderful live vocalist/piano player. He was amazing to listen to, putting his own twist on well known songs spanning the past 4 decades. Food was excellent for the most part. The one thing that disappointed was the fries. They seemed to be over done or twice-fried; in either case, they could have been better. Otherwise, food was enjoyed by all. Will be coming back

I booked a reservation last Friday night (Dec 17) celebrating my bf birthday. I would say the host was amazing and friendly and took us up to the restaurant right away to get seated. The service was amazing as well. Bus boys and our waiter was very friendly and nice the entire time making sure that everything was ok and cleaning up our plates. We ordered the truffled beef carpaccio, beef veal chop, ahi tuna and sweet potato gnocchi for the side. All of the dishes were flavourfully cooked ! I especially recommended the truffled beef carpaccio if you visit!! Super good ! The veal was a perfect medium rare and melts in your mouth. At the end of it when it was time to choose a dessert, my bf let me pick, haha, and I ended up choosing the tiramisu. As I chose this, our waiter asked who's bday was it and I mentioned it was my bf. He immediately told us that the tiramisu is on the house and wished him a happy bday!! I found this little complimentary from the restaurant so nice and kind. I highly recommend visiting! Customer service and food is both great!

As a neighbourhood place for me, I have been here a number of times. Whether it's sitting indoors (cozy vibe) or out on the patio, service is always great and the food is reliable and tasty.

the highlight of my evening here was definitely the live pianist, john! he is so amazingly talented! and we loved hearing him sing all these covers. though i wish his set up was a bit different. have the piano and john facing the restaurant guests while he plays, as opposed to facing the wall/curtains. this way, he can project his beautiful voice out towards the diners. thank you for sharing your amazing talent john!! ******* food & service - a solid 5/5! everything was delicious and well balanced. my favourite dish was the truffle beef carpaccio & the mushroom risotto. my friend really enjoyed the olive assortment and veal chops. it was tender and cooked perfectly, accompanied by some smoked vegetables. we loved everything this evening. the tiramisu was well balanced. not dry or overly sweet. we would love to come back on another sunday and enjoy the live music! thank you blu team, you were fantastic!

Went here for a friends birthday in a group of 7. The atmosphere here is very nice and classy with good music. This was a positive until I looked at the menu which was very expensive and drinks were $20+ which I think is inappropriate and it's not like their absolute vodka cocktails are worth a larger mark up then anywhere else. The cocktail itself which was an espresso martini was also mediocre and under shaken. The entrees were also rather expensive but high quality pasta should be. Upon getting the pumpkin ravioli I was met with a complete mess of garnishes and toppings. There was basil, dehydrated grapefruit, sage, blue cheese and balsamic reduction. This combo was very strange with the under whelming pasta. The service was kinda sloppy and all over the place, although it was classy it was inconsistent. We didn't receive bread like all of the other tables, drinks were brought out at different times and one drink was completely forgotten about. To top it off bills were all wrong, with people who had ordered the same things having different prices and more expensive prices than the menu! Overall atmosphere 8/10, service 5/10, price 3/10, food 5/10 I would not recommend.

This restaurant has so much potential. I wanted to hit up upper management and see if they had room for a ringer. I've invested in and turned around a few places that had potential to capacity every night to the point we were having our competition call in over capacity calls nightly. Lol. (Including one down the street from Blu) This would definitely be one of these places. When you have a patio like that that's always empty it tells you something. This place should be slammed. I always wondered why. Then I went there to eat. The food is ok. Not what it should be at all. The service is not bad.. yet it is... lol. The servers try. They are polite however they don't seem to have been trained properly and do not communicate at all. Nor do they communicate with the kitchen. This restaurant has the potential to be a top contender with the right help. Policies procedures. Training. Standards

Beautiful outdoor dining space - plenty of heat lamps! Food and service were outstanding. We loved the chocolate cake!

Interior is nice and great for pictures or group pictures. Food is very mediocre, but not at all as good as the restaurants in the area. Much rather go to another restaurant since it's in the core of Yorkville. Food is overpriced for the quality and taste. Nothing special but also no complaints regarding the taste. Service is alright, a bit slow and not the most patient. Overall, would not recommend to a friend.

Outstanding food and service. The restaurant has nice ambience and service was spot on. Very friendly staff who were very informative about the menu and accommodating to food allergies. Cocktail menu had some interesting suggestions but the wine list was limited. Enjoyed the evening overall.

this place is a fairly undiscovered gem on Ave Rd in Yorkville so a bit off the beaten track food is consistently good , service is professional and efficient the outside patio is lovely and can accommodate a nice amount of diners the inside is stylish decorated and the noise level is very manageable good wines by bottle and glass and the chef will accommodate special requests and modifications a def must go if you are in DT Toronto

An all around perfect restaurant. The building itself is beautiful, the food is absolutely fantastic & the service is second to none. If you haven't tried Blu you're missing out!!!! 46 & 2 stars out of 45

Blu Ristorante is certainly pretty from the outside and pretty on the inside, but the restaurant gave pretentious and stiff vibes. We had the truffled beef carpaccio which was very good. I had the seared ahi tuna which was good, but not great. My mother had the surf and turf which was extremely underwhelming. The steak was just steak. There was a singular shrimp which was was actually bad. The sauce, a mushroom au jus, I believe, was un-flavorful and slightly gelatinous. The worse part was the service. We felt strangely unwelcome. Our waiter made strange comments and jokes, asking us if we were too sweet for dessert or if we were too full. Our interactions were brief and felt disingenuous. Us pretending to take amusement in his words, and him reciting from a bank of phrases to tell customers. The sommelier, I'm assuming, kept trying to upsell us the wine - commenting that our glasses were low/empty and asking if we needed more, almost verbatim. It felt harsh, stilted, and like we were expected to ask for another glass. It was a hard sell. It felt like an Applebees "Hey, your beer is empty, do you want a refill?" instead of a higher end restaurant where one enjoys their wine. It was overall a strange and unwelcoming experience, where I was underwhelmed by the food and felt unsettled by the service.

My family really enjoyed the drink and appetizer menu at this spot. All of the entrees were really good, but I settled on the butternut squash ravioli. It was really good, but me and my other family member who ordered it were still a little hungry at the end because the portion seemed a tad smaller than the other ones. They also let us know at the beginning that we could only be seated for two hours, and we all felt like we were being rushed a bit. Besides that, the wait staff was very friendly and quick.

Celebrated Valentines here last night. They had a $99 Prix Fixe menu. Pricey I know. But everything they served was delicious. The servers were very pleasant and explained everything that was being served. There was someone playing live music on the stage (he was amazing). It was just a lovely night. One thing though, because it was Valentines the restaurant was really busy. It took a while to get outlr bill. Normally I wouldn't care but it was getting late (8:30pm) and my bedtime is 9:00pm. Lol! If you are looking for a nice classy place to take your date, this is definitely a good spot.

Firstly, I want to give our server Michael a shoutout for providing great recommendations, service and conversation throughout our dinner on the outdoor patio. I loved the ambiance of the patio and the heaters made a huge difference given the colder weather. Overall, had a great experience and the food came out quite fast. My favourite dishes of the night was the tuna tartare for appetizer, the boar ragu gnocchi and chocolate cake for dessert.

amazingly gorgeous restaurant with very classy ambiance. Very very yummy food and life music

The food was very good. The wine was amazing too ! I loved the atmosphere of the place. Very chic and elegant but still has the warm and casual feeling to it.

Phenomenal. I almost didn't come because it's off the strip, but the food is incredible. Service spectacular. Ambiance beautiful. Quite possibly the best beef carpaccio I've ever had.

Went here for a date night and sat on the patio which was decorated really nice and set a really good vibe for the meal. The menu was really nice with lots of options for appetizers and mains and I ended up getting the ravioli and it was amazing. Our waiter gave us wine pairings with our meals as well as a dessert wine and they matched perfectly. Overall absolutely loved it and would definitely go back :)

Enzo was such a delight. Excellent service!! We can't wait to return to Toronto and this venue. He really went the extra mile.

This dinner experience is base on winterlicious 2020. The food was superb and excellent. We ordered roasted chicken breast and it was moist and very tasty while the beef short rib was soft, like it falls from the bones, taste very good. The serving is huge that I have to ask the staff to pack our dessert. The staff was very attentive to our needs, friendly , polite and knowledgeable, he explained each item that was on the menu. The challenge here is the parking, hard to find, there is a "P" parking which is 3-5 min walk but not good on cold weather, maybe for some people is OK but not for me. I'll come back next time and take UBer.

Winterlicious 2020 Dinner $53 App: Beef carpaccio Main: Beef short rib Dessert: Pistachio cannoli The app was very refreshing and delicious, but it came with a pickled bean which was NOT my taste so I just skipped it. The main was the BEST short rib that I ever had. It was super tender and juicy, the meat came right off the bone! The dessert was good too, I just LOVE pistachios. One thing to mention, although this is fine dining.. They gave the most generous portion!! I came out STUFFED with AMAZING quality food! The staff were very friendly and welcoming. The atmosphere was nice, not too loud and it was a cute little resto. Def want to come back to try their regular menu.

I have a very beautiful dining experience here. The staff was very attentive, and Billy the restaurant manager was simply an amazing host. His energy and enthusiasm led the experience to a wonderful memory. Not only was the food tasty, but the aesthetic finishing of the dishes were beyond excellent. I strongly recommend the Truffle beef Carpaccio; shaved black kale salad; and Roasted butternut Raviolis. MUST HAVE DESSERT: Blü chocolate cake Blü Ristorante is now my new go to in Yorkville for fulfilling my Italian cravings!

I would highly recommend this restaurant! All the dishes were delicious from the apps to dessert. Their outdoor blue patio is very inviting, cozy and heated when necessary. I would recommend the truffled beef carpaccio as zucchini fritters. The portions are big! The main was decent... I believe it was the Tomato braised beef cheek Rahul. It was good. The star of the show was their panna cotta dessert which was so flavourful! I will definitely be coming back to taste that wonderful bite of deliciousness!

I love this venue so much. We rented out the entire place for a VIP dinner after a conference, and they made our group feel like royalty. I wasn't the main coordinator of this event but ended up playing a part in the execution. Every staff member from the bouncer to the bartender was helpful... our guests commented on that, too! Throughout the evening, the Blu staff proactively looked for guests that needed coat check and showed them the way. We didn't even ask them to do that. Nothing was "below them" in terms of customer service. My colleagues and I sat at the bar for dinner because we were tired from event production. We were well taken care of in terms of food and drink. I had the beet risotto for dinner and tiramisu for dessert. I can't remember my appetizer, but it was similarly amazing. Such flavor and texture. I was floored. Love the prix fixe menu with a few options per course. Not sure if we branded them or they did, but it elevated the experience, and everyone enjoyed their time here. We had a projector for some announcements but didn't use it because conversations were too loud. Good problem to have at a private networking dinner! I can't think of a single thing I would have changed. The restaurant got crowded, but that's probably because we invited too many people. On Blu's side, it was perfect.

Recently came here for winterlicous and we were all left with such a good impression of the place. Food, service, location. All great! Also, the focaccia bread they bring out with the chilli oil, yum!!

Great patio setup and excellent service! I loved the grilled calamari and duck confit, and my girlfriend loved her roasted hen. The chocolate cake was superb and definitely worth the wait! I highly recommend coming here this summer.

Fantastic service and wonderful dishes. We arrived on a Sunday night at 6pm and shared the entire restaurant with two other tables. It was nice to have a quiet restaurant. At 7:30pm, the restaurant was half full. The highlight among the dishes was the Apple and Spinach Stuffed Chicken dish. I'd recommend visiting Blu and would come back in the near future.

First of all the waiter was kind of rude to me and my friend, making jokes, and kind of being a smart ass. Also when i ordered the caesar salad it was basically ice cold. Not in a good way, there was literally ice in the salad. It made the food uncomfortable to eat, and im pretty sure that there should not be ice in any of the salads. The food overall was pretty bad and the experience was not it for the money.

Got a table for 2 for what I expected to be a relaxing intimate date night.  ​Ambience is nice and food is good.  Service however is probably one of the worst I've had in a while. Ordered large selection of apps, mains, and multiple wines.  We were rushed at every moment to turn over the table the moment we sat down.  Delivered subtle but not subtle interruptions during intimate and deep conversations, in an attempt to move things along at their rushed pace. They even piled multiple hot appetizer plates on our table rather than bringing them out one by one, forcing us to take out food mid meal because it was getting cold. The best part of the night is when they forcefully delivered our cheque once they cleared the main course plates -  1 hour after we arrived. We were polite, ordered more than most people, so our temperament and what we ordered wasn't the issue.  This appears to be their way of turning over tables quickly.  I'll remind you as well we got there at 6pm.  Our check was forcefully delivered just after our mains at 7:10pm. What a joke of a place, very dissspointed.  Take your business elsewhere if you're expecting a nice intimate relaxing night. Do not spend your money at a place that is only focused on serving the next one.

Five star for the service! One of our two main orders was wrong. The waiter took both dishes away and remade both dishes from scratch to bring to us again. Now that is a service experience worth remembering! Friday evening live music is always a plus too! My salmon was great but I'd definitely come back just for the service!

Got the ahi tuna dish. Really tasty and fresh. The service was amazing too. Had a bottle of wine with friends and it was really good too. Dark lighting, fine dining... posh place Bread and dessert were really good too!

We were visiting Toronto and went for dinner this past Saturday night. This restaurant was a major dining highlight and pleasure to to visit. The food was excellent, well priced, and nice portions. The service was outstanding. The decor and the ambience very modern and yet also cozy. Patrons looked happy and well dressed, which added to our enjoyment coming out of covid.

Omg! Their duck risssoto is just toooooo gooood the staff are amazing too especially Zed! We had a great time here upon opening of restaurants after long Covid shutdown!!