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Brassaii
Located in the stylish King West district in the heart of downtown Toronto, Brassaii embraces it architectural heritage, which reflects both the original, raw structural features as well as integrating modern design elements using natural materials to create a decadent, but inviting experience for every guest.
The newly renovated facility contains a café, exposed wine cellar, dining area, a chic bar and lounge space as well an events room for private bookings. Open seven days a week for Brunch, lunch, dinner and late night dining, Brassaii also caters to the music and arts crowd by featuring weekly performances and intimate show programming.Brassaii offers aficionados a unique palate that reflects Mediterranean influenced cuisine, created by celebrated Chef Chris Kalisperas within a vibrant, sophisticated multi-purpose environment.
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72 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Rating Breakdown 72 reviews
5 stars
(30)
4 stars
(34)
3 stars
(6)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(43)
- hot spot(39)
- good for groups(36)
- special occasion(33)
- vibrant bar scene(29)
- neighborhood gem(24)
Brassaii Reviews List
Review 1 for Brassaii
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My wife and I and our two teenagers went for Father's Day lunch and the menu was great. Eggs benedict was great and my picky kids loved the rice krispie encrusted French Toast with Nutella and candied nuts. Service was good and easy going and we were never rushed. The manager thanked us for coming and ensured everything was to our satisfaction. I'd definitely go back again."
Dined on 6/16/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 2 for Brassaii
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Best appetizers ever
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My wife & I like tapas & after reading the menu decided to try Brassaii . The service was excellent. We loved the tapas which in my opinion are better than tapas bars close by. a visit from the chef was appreciated & we will be placing Brassaii on our top 5 in TO."
Dined on 6/08/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 3 for Brassaii
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Mother's Day Brunch was outstanding
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had a great time and was impressed with their photo booth and candy display. We are looking forward to going again on Father's day. Servers were great and the restaurant was very child friendly."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Brassaii
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Really Good!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had a really good time. Both the food and the service were excellent and our patio table was perfect. The cocktails were delicious."
Dined on 5/22/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 5 for Brassaii
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very Nice
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was a very nice experience. The food was good and the service was definitely on point. I'll be back for sure."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, romantic, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 6 for Brassaii
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Brunch
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Went to Brassaii for lunch two years in a row. Great food both years and the restaurant always looks so pretty! Loved the candy bar and photographer this year. Will definitely be going back again."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 7 for Brassaii
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Brassaii
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great service with an energetic vibe. The seating is a bit tight with one persons chair getting regularly bumped from people passing behind but the food was above par in taste and presentation. We were a bit tight on time to make a show and the waiter made sure we were done and dusted right on time. The patio looks great, it was too cold out when we were there but it definitely warrants a return visit."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, late-night find, special occasion
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Review 8 for Brassaii
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very good experience
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I met with a friend for brunch, and I was very pleased with the choice. The food was good and the menu had enough options for anyone to pick to have a nice brunch. Service was very good and friendly. Definitely a repeat."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, hot spot
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Review 9 for Brassaii
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very pleased with the service and food. Good dining experience ahead of going to theater. Nice combinations of tastes and very lovely presentation."
Dined on 4/30/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 10 for Brassaii
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We had a delicious family
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We had a delicious family brunch at Brassaii. The Eggs Benedict was a popular dish. Service was attentive and efficient."
Dined on 27/04/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining
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Review 11 for Brassaii
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Must try the duck dish. It
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Must try the duck dish. It was heavenly. My waiter was friendly and knew a lot about wine."
Dined on 26/04/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 12 for Brassaii
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Food, Even better service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I had quite the special night at Brassaii for my girlfriends birthday. The service was so great and professional, classy, above and beyond expectations."
Dined on 20/04/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 13 for Brassaii
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A thoroughly enjoyable experience.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"A thoroughly enjoyable experience. Menu was great. Service was on point. We will return again without issue."
Dined on 12/04/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 14 for Brassaii
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great spot in King West!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"great venue and atmosphere. the late night dj plays amazing music. would go back there again and probably will this summer!"
Dined on 18/04/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 15 for Brassaii
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Very good food but very busy!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very good food but very busy! To the point that our server didn't really have time for us. Extremely rowdy, noisy table next to us that definitely detracted from our experience."
Dined on 19/04/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 16 for Brassaii
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food, fun atmosphere
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"16oz striploin was amazing! Hostess Nicole was super nice, we had a great time eating and a great time after dinner"
Dined on 10/04/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, hot spot
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Review 17 for Brassaii
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fantastic as always. Perfect
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Fantastic as always. Perfect for a business lunch. Service was attentive and the food was excellent!"
Dined on 09/04/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 18 for Brassaii
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Wonderful atmosphere for brunch.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Wonderful atmosphere for brunch."
Dined on 07/04/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 19 for Brassaii
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We definitely would return
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We definitely would return to Brassaii to try more dishes. The sea scallops were superb and the delicious strip loin steak perfectly done. For dessert we had the home made chocolate truffles...they were wonderful. Very friendly and attentive service.
We look forward to trying the secluded outdoor patio when the weather warms."
We look forward to trying the secluded outdoor patio when the weather warms."
Dined on 05/04/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 20 for Brassaii
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
New lunch menu
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was fantastic. A great place for lunch."
Dined on 05/04/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 21 for Brassaii
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I was in a party of two and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I was in a party of two and we had a delightful Easter Brunch. We got there just before the place filled up. The service was outstanding and the food was delicious. I have been several times and would highly recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a great brunch place."
Dined on 31/03/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 22 for Brassaii
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
amazing
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Simply AMAZING! No other words to describe the dinner and night."
Dined on 22/03/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 23 for Brassaii
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We had an amazing experience
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had an amazing experience at the Brassaii...and will definitely return!"
Dined on 10/03/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, romantic
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Review 24 for Brassaii
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
More a nightclub than a restaurant
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Not a restaurant really, more of a club. We were pleasantly surprised by the food quality, but it was nothing to write home about. The service was not up to par with most $$$-$$$$ restaurants due to lack of knowledge on the part of the server. We asked for a wine recommendation and he said he did not drink wine, so could not help us. Overall, go here after 10pm for the DJ and nightclub, skip it for lunch or dinner unless it is the only place open, which is why we ended up there in the first place."
Dined on 11/03/2013
2007
Special Features: hot spot
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Review 25 for Brassaii
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great place for lunch
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Fantastic lunch looking forward to trying the new menu next week"
Dined on 08/03/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 26 for Brassaii
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent taste & quality
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent taste & quality food and sensible European sized portions. Would recommend"
Dined on 06/03/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 27 for Brassaii
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderful food and Maya our
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Wonderful food and Maya our Server was Stellar and a joy. Music was so loud at times difficult to talk.
All in all totally awesome."
All in all totally awesome."
Dined on 26/02/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 28 for Brassaii
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Simply great
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Wonderful. Went there for bday dinner and had a great time. Food was a bit pricey but their value added services of the photo booth and free chocolates were totally worth it. Highly recommend this place for special occasions."
Dined on 14/02/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 29 for Brassaii
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food could use some flavour.
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Dinner on a Friday night, reservation at 7pm. Quiet when we arrived which was a relief, we were able to talk and hear each other during our meal. Place got busier as we ate.
Servers were super attentive, checking in with us often. The girls at the front cheerfully helped us in and our of winter coats as well, which was nice.
The food was pretty to look at, but it tasted fairly bland. We ordered the charcuterie to start, definitely a good appetizer for meat lovers but could have used more cheese. We had the ravioli and gnudi, respectively. Both filling but did not wow our taste buds. Dessert was tasteless, both had the "cheesecake". It tasted like dry bread.
My Old Fashion was not made correctly, either."
Servers were super attentive, checking in with us often. The girls at the front cheerfully helped us in and our of winter coats as well, which was nice.
The food was pretty to look at, but it tasted fairly bland. We ordered the charcuterie to start, definitely a good appetizer for meat lovers but could have used more cheese. We had the ravioli and gnudi, respectively. Both filling but did not wow our taste buds. Dessert was tasteless, both had the "cheesecake". It tasted like dry bread.
My Old Fashion was not made correctly, either."
Dined on 15/02/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 30 for Brassaii
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good place for special occasion.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Good place for special occasion. We went for Valentine's day. There were two surprises: a free candy table where we can pick candies and chocolates and put it in a bag to take home with us and a photographer who took photos of us and gave us 2 prints to take home. Both were free!"
Dined on 14/02/2013
2009
Special Features: special occasion, hot spot
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Review 31 for Brassaii
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Had a great night here. The
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Had a great night here. The service was great, they went out of their way to make it a special night. Food was a bit salty, but overall, I still think it was tasty. The bison tenderloin was a great choice, the scallops a bit salty."
Dined on 14/02/2013
2010
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Review 32 for Brassaii
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Outstanding Valentine dinner
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Outstanding Valentine dinner with my wife. The restaurant was heavily decorated but it worked. Great service. Sommelier service was helpful. Photo booth was a cute novelty. Food was exceptional. Pricey but with saving your quarters for."
Dined on 14/02/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Brassaii
Based on the average of (40) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
10 out of 10 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic