Montecito Restaurant

Montecito is a really great spot to eat - one of my favourites in the city. It has a great, relaxed, but upscale vibe to it. I can see this as a great romantic spot to bring a date if you sit in the dining room, but also a great lounge that oversees the street. The food is exquisite. I really enjoyed the creativity and the burst of flavors that came from each dish. We tried quite a few but my favourite hands down was the risotto. Not overly heavy, but full of flavor and that creaminess you expect from a risotto. I had a chocolate allergy and they were even able to accommodate that with something off menu! Truly a place that cares about the experience of their guests. Highly recommended!

We dined here for a work dinner on a Wednesday night. We got seated next to the kitchen so it was quite loud to keep up with the conversation. Service was great. Food was ok, my main course came out lukewarm but it looked like everyone else enjoyed their food. I was surprised at the small Canadian wine selection, although the wines we had were delicious.

Stumbled into this place on a Saturday evening for dinner and was happily surprised with how upscale the experience turned out to be. Accommodating and friendly service - waiter was very knowledgeable about the menu which is chef-driven and fresh. Best dishes were the KALE SALAD and a raw tuna special app. Kale salad was a mountain and could probably satisfy 3 people. The main dish I got was shrimp & steak which was a tad underwhelming flavor-wise. Pricey but worth it for the fancy setting & service. Disappointing main course but I'd go back and try it again for a special occasion.

Had a good Christmas party with my coworkers there. Delicious appetizers and charcuterie board. However I was underwhelmed by the lamb pasta entree. The pumpkin pie was a good dessert and the service was awesome!

This is a farm to table Californian restaurant with an Italian flare. We have been here a few times and every dish is well crafted and executed. While the restaurant is owned by a film director, it's not one of those Toronto big name restaurants that's opened by business folks purely to earn profits. This is a very much "chef driven" restaurant. What stood out most was their desserts - Lunch and dinner. Their pastry chef is pretty creative. Their waiters are also very well trained. Our waiter knew how each course was cooked, and what detailed ingredients were used. His notes on wine recommendations were also spot on. As their menu always changes, my wife and I would definitely revisit! If you are looking for a cheaper option, go for lunch and their $25 three course was a good deal.

So, let's start by saying this restaurant is gorgeous! The menu well out together and quite nice variety. The food was delicious, oysters were fresh and the minionette was sooo good. The scallops... EPIC!... truly good... Sadly the octopus, very tough tho and was lacking flavor for some reason. The rest was so nice, including the staff, accommodating and very organized. Totally visiting this place again!

I came here for my fiancé's birthday and we were nothing less than impressed! The place was cozy and more spacious than what it appears to be on the outside. We got the bread and butter to start and it was slightly salted and very yummy. We then ordered the gnocchi and pork chop and these dishes were phenomenal! The gnocchi just melted in your mouth and the pork chop was tender with a delicious BBQ sauce on top. We ended the meal with the sticky toffee pudding and it was the perfect size to perfectly appease our appetites. The servers were kind and friendly and while there was a little bit of a wait for service, it was worth it! We will definitely be going back!

They offer different menus every season. I’ve been here twice and it’s been terrific each time. The food was AMAZING and the staff was very accommodating and nice. I will definitely come back for their new menu.

Montecito is a really great spot to eat - one of my favourites in the city. It has a great, relaxed, but upscale vibe to it. I can see this as a great romantic spot to bring a date if you sit in the dining room, but also a great lounge that oversees the street. The food is exquisite. I really enjoyed the creativity and the burst of flavors that came from each dish. We tried quite a few but my favourite hands down was the risotto. Not overly heavy, but full of flavor and that creaminess you expect from a risotto. I had a chocolate allergy and they were even able to accommodate that with something off menu! Truly a place that cares about the experience of their guests. Highly recommended!

We dined here for a work dinner on a Wednesday night. We got seated next to the kitchen so it was quite loud to keep up with the conversation. Service was great. Food was ok, my main course came out lukewarm but it looked like everyone else enjoyed their food. I was surprised at the small Canadian wine selection, although the wines we had were delicious.

Stumbled into this place on a Saturday evening for dinner and was happily surprised with how upscale the experience turned out to be. Accommodating and friendly service - waiter was very knowledgeable about the menu which is chef-driven and fresh. Best dishes were the KALE SALAD and a raw tuna special app. Kale salad was a mountain and could probably satisfy 3 people. The main dish I got was shrimp & steak which was a tad underwhelming flavor-wise. Pricey but worth it for the fancy setting & service. Disappointing main course but I'd go back and try it again for a special occasion.

Had a good Christmas party with my coworkers there. Delicious appetizers and charcuterie board. However I was underwhelmed by the lamb pasta entree. The pumpkin pie was a good dessert and the service was awesome!

This is a farm to table Californian restaurant with an Italian flare. We have been here a few times and every dish is well crafted and executed. While the restaurant is owned by a film director, it's not one of those Toronto big name restaurants that's opened by business folks purely to earn profits. This is a very much "chef driven" restaurant. What stood out most was their desserts - Lunch and dinner. Their pastry chef is pretty creative. Their waiters are also very well trained. Our waiter knew how each course was cooked, and what detailed ingredients were used. His notes on wine recommendations were also spot on. As their menu always changes, my wife and I would definitely revisit! If you are looking for a cheaper option, go for lunch and their $25 three course was a good deal.

So, let's start by saying this restaurant is gorgeous! The menu well out together and quite nice variety. The food was delicious, oysters were fresh and the minionette was sooo good. The scallops... EPIC!... truly good... Sadly the octopus, very tough tho and was lacking flavor for some reason. The rest was so nice, including the staff, accommodating and very organized. Totally visiting this place again!

I came here for my fiancé's birthday and we were nothing less than impressed! The place was cozy and more spacious than what it appears to be on the outside. We got the bread and butter to start and it was slightly salted and very yummy. We then ordered the gnocchi and pork chop and these dishes were phenomenal! The gnocchi just melted in your mouth and the pork chop was tender with a delicious BBQ sauce on top. We ended the meal with the sticky toffee pudding and it was the perfect size to perfectly appease our appetites. The servers were kind and friendly and while there was a little bit of a wait for service, it was worth it! We will definitely be going back!

They offer different menus every season. I’ve been here twice and it’s been terrific each time. The food was AMAZING and the staff was very accommodating and nice. I will definitely come back for their new menu.