Blu Ristorante

Great atmosphere in here. Very friendly staff with excellent service. All 5 of us enjoyed the food which was beautifully presented, well prepared and full of flavour. Whilst the restaurant was busy, this was the pre-theatre show time, it was still quiet and easy to hold a conversation. The team made sure we were looked after recommending the best way to order so we could make our show and ensuring we all had a continuous supply of drinks. Next time we’re off to the TSO we will definitely be in here again. Make sure you try the beef carpaccio it is not to be missed!

This was my first time dining at Blue Ristorante, where I celebrated a small reunion with old friends and acquaintances. The experience was exceptional. The atmosphere is calm and refined, and the service was both professional and attentive. The food was outstanding. We ordered their current 5-course tasting menu, which also includes thoughtful wine pairing suggestions. Blue Ristorante is an ideal setting for an intimate date night, a reunion, or a professional gathering with colleagues. If you are seeking a standout dining experience, Blue Ristorante offers a 5-course tasting menu for only $79 per person, plus tax and gratuity. The quality of the food, the depth of flavours, and the level of service are truly top-tier. I highly recommend including this restaurant in your next dining plans

Went here with my husband for date night on a Sunday and we had the most amazing experience. We had the 5-course taster menu and every course was fresh, tasty and just right ✅️ 😋. The ambience is warm and classy. The live pianist added such a calm romantic feel to the night. Absolutely loved it. The service was so on point. The waiter was friendly, engaging, knowledgeable- he talked us through every course. Been a while since I met waiter who takes pride in what he does and does it so effortlessly, every guest around our seating area felt seen. 5stars to Michael.

We celebrated our anniversary at Blu Ristorante, and it couldn’t have been more perfect. The ambiance is warm and elegant, creating the ideal atmosphere for a special evening. Every dish we tried was absolutely delicious, but the beef carpaccio was truly the standout. What made the night exceptional, though, was the incredible service from Michael. He went above and beyond, taking the time to explain each dish with genuine care and friendliness. His attention made us feel comfortable and well taken care of throughout the entire meal. We couldn’t have chosen a better place to celebrate. Blu Ristorante made our anniversary unforgettable. Highly recommended!

It's a new spot across the street from Roy Thompson Hall (which replaced a previous restaurant at the same location) and close to the Mirvish theaters. Elegant design. Great service. Nice, non-intrusive music plays on the background. We combined the 3-course “Summerlicios” (a summer restaurant festival in Toronto) with the 5-course “Tasting menu”. You get a couple of complimentary slices of focaccia bread with olive oil. Truffled Beef Carpaccio The portion is pretty small (probably due to the pre-fix menu, although some other places often serve standard-sized dishes even with prix fixe)That said, the flavors of capers, pickled veggies, and parmesan make such a wonderful ornament for beef carpaccio. It was lovely. Ahi Tuna Tartare Good pairing of raw tuna and avocado. There is a nice – and too often exploited, - texture contrast between thin crispy sweet potato chip and soft tuna-avocado mix. It was good, but not impressive. Italian Burrata When you mix all the ingredients – tomato, peach, salsa verde, almonds, and burrata, - you get a good combination of crispy, fresh, and creamy textures, but the flavor lacked any distinction: it was neither salty, sour, sweet, nor bitter. Just unmemorable. Grilled Calamari with Roasted Red Pepper Coulis I don't have any particular complaints (though my wife found calamari a bit over-grilled), but I wasn't excited by the dish. It was good, but boring, with emphasis on salty notes from caper berries. Tomato Madeira Braised Beef Cheek The braised beef cheek was tender, but I wasn't able to detect any Madeira flavor. The asparagus was overcooked and bitter. Roasted polenta was a good pair for the beef cheek, but I expected much more and left disappointed. Grilled Branzino Arguably the worst branzino we ate in the past couple of year - bitter from grill with equally unpleasant over-grilled asparagus. Although, I admit the fish wasn’t overcooked or too dry. Pistachio Tiramisu It was not the worst Tiramisu I had, but definitely not the best. Still, the crushed pistachios as well as pistachio-infused mascarpone made the desert above average. Strawberry Panna Cotta Not bad, but nothing special. Conclusion: aside from the good service, our most prevailing feeling during the dinner was gastronomic boredom and sense of failed expectations. I wouldn't recommend this restaurant.

What an amazing experience, the new location is great. The interior is well built with table seating and booth seating. The carpacio was paper thin with infused garlic just perfect had the nioche with beef cheek. I was overwhelmed. Had a great time with the staff, Jeff the manager was amazing, Trinity the bartender can make any drink from sidecar to manhatten. Great job.

Classic Italian fine dining, with some modern twists on the traditional fare. My partner and I celebrated our anniversary here and every option was a delight: the grilled calamari, sous vide octopus, classic bolognese, and the seared rare Ahi Tuna. Our server, Michael, was such a pleasure to have: he was extremely thoughtful and attentive, and having his company was one of the highlights of our experience. He provided one of the best fine dining service experiences we’ve had thus far. As well, the live music was wonderful; jazz renditions of familiar favourites. Would definitely return!

Such an incredible experience. Will definitely return. The atmosphere is so pristine and classy. Great for a date night or dinner with friends. Our server Steve was absolutely wonderful. So attentive and made great suggestions. He was such a delight. The food is out of this world. You have to order the calamari. It’s a must. The steak was cooked perfectly and with love. Actually every dish we had just blew us away. Thank you for such a great experience