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Restaurant Reviews for Nota Bene

Nota Bene reservations Nota Bene

180 Queen Street West
Toronto, ON M5V 2A1

Nota Bene was named Canada's best new restaurant by Toronto Life & Air Canada's EnRoute magazine and was voted as one of Canada's Top Ten New Restaurants by Where Magazine. Located at 180 Queen Street West, Nota Bene bridges the Toronto business district with funky Queen West; steps away from the Theatre district and the Four Seasons Centre For The Preforming Arts. Open Lunch and dinner, the menu features fresh, seasonal cuisine executed by Chef David Lee and delivered in a professional and yet casual atmosphere designed by Tom Payne of KPMB.

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Price: CAN$30 and under
Parking: Public Lot
Cross Street: University
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Average Diner Rating
Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 4.0 out of 5 (379 Reviews)
Food 4.2 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.9 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.1 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.5 out of 3 (Moderate)
Summary of Special Features

Diners classify this restaurant as:

  • fit for foodies (230)
  • special occasion (185)
  • hot spot (142)
  • notable wine list (119)
  • good for groups (110)
  • romantic (72)
  • vibrant bar scene (53)
  • great for lunch (49)
  • neighborhood gem (46)
  • late-night find (19)
  • great for brunch (2)

Nota Bene Reviews List
Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Had a great experience at Nota Bene. Was with a group and we ordered a variety of dishes and all were excellent. The salads were fresh and crunchy. I had the rabbit pasta and the noodles were perfectly done. The molten chocolate cake was wonderful. The waiters were very attentive. Only complaint is that when the restaurant filled it did get slightly loud making conversation more difficult. The bill was pricey but felt it was worth it with the fine food and service. Would definitely return."

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

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By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 13/02/2010
(review submitted 02/21/2010)
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Review 2 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Fantastic food, as usual. There were four of us and we each ordered different starters and mains so that we could share. Standouts were the burrata, the steak tartar and the scallops. Everything was outstanding, including the thoughtful service."

Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 17/03/2010
(review submitted 03/20/2010)
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Review 3 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"service was impeccable and the staff were friendly. a lovely place to have a working lunch."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 17/03/2010
(review submitted 03/19/2010)
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Review 4 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"I was rather disappointed with my food. The lobster in my lobster salad had absolutely no flavour and the Tuesday Night Special - "Roast Suckling Pig with Raviolo" was rtehr misleading as the pig consisted of about 6 dime sized shavings. Side dishes of frites and onion rings were very good."

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 16/03/2010
(review submitted 03/18/2010)
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Review 5 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Nota Bene is now my favourite restaurant in Toronto. The food was excellent and the service impeccable. I had 'jamon iberico' to start, and I am glad I had the large dish instead of the small one. Then I had the tuna which was perfectly cooked, and served with a nice bed of tender and tasty beans. Our friends had the sea-bass which was spectacular, and the beef and tuna tartare (2 different dishes) to start. I chose a table on the side and we could easily talk to each other without too much noise. The ratio quality/price of food is excellent, the wine is a bit too expensive ...
Great experience, I strongly recommend and I'll sure come back"

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 13/03/2010
(review submitted 03/17/2010)
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Review 6 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"it was our first visit to Note Bene to mark our first anniversary ... after the meal we'd decided to have every anniversary dinner there ..."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 13/03/2010
(review submitted 03/16/2010)
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Review 7 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"as always nota bene has excellent service and superb food"

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/03/2010
(review submitted 03/14/2010)
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Review 8 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"service was definitely not as finely tuned as it could be. casual is good in my books when it comes to service, but this was a little TOO casual for a fine dining establishment.

i.e. my dinner guest asked for a sharper knife for her steak and was told that she didn't really need it. Also, we wanted to put in our order for starters and then decide on our mains while we had some wine and chatted. We were told by the server that he would only take the order of mains and starters together because they were busy. This place really needs to bump the service up a notch."

Special Features: fit for foodies

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Service 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/03/2010
(review submitted 03/14/2010)
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Review 9 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"the service was excellent.food was good but, nothing to brag about.impressed by the pistachio ice cream.atmosphere, very downtown, chi-chi feel."

Special Features: romantic, hot spot

Food 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 04/03/2010
(review submitted 03/10/2010)
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Review 10 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"excedllent food and service.
great location for attending the 4 seasons performing arts centre."

Special Features: good for groups, late-night find, romantic, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 06/03/2010
(review submitted 03/09/2010)
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Review 11 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"All in all this was a good experience - the service was excellent - very attentive, but in no way overbearing. The only potential knock was the portion sizing - the mains were on the small size. Having said that, the quality of the food was excellent. Would come back again."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, hot spot

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 06/03/2010
(review submitted 03/09/2010)
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Review 12 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"An excellent restaurant. I would not hesitate to recommend this establishment. We were going to the ballet that evening and were dining early. Everything was prompt and paced well. This permitted us the opportunity to relax and enjoy our dining experience prior to our later engagements. The service was notable for its detail and not its intrusiveness and the food left nothing to imagination except that which was produced by the wonderful food itself. It was just the type of evening I had been craving."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 05/03/2010
(review submitted 03/09/2010)
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Review 13 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"A totally wonderful dining experience, from the opening cocktails to the dessert. The main courses were fabulous - chicken, scallops and osso bucco were what the four of us had. The Asian soup was very, very good - just the right mix of spice and flavor. A definite go-to restaurant in Toronto."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, romantic

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/03/2010
(review submitted 03/09/2010)
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Review 14 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"We would likely return to Nota Bene in the future as we liked the food and service."

Special Features: fit for foodies

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/03/2010
(review submitted 03/08/2010)
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Review 15 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Nota Bene serves a full menu late at night -- an excellent feature for people who normally eat at a later hour and do not wish to eat prior to attending a play or show. The food and ambiance are excellent. The wine list is extensive, but rather pricey. Initially we were seated in an area that was rather noisy. Without even asking for a change, the waitress anticipated that we would like a more quiet area and inquired about this. She promptly had the hostess find us a table that allowed us to converse more easily. We will go back to this restaurant."

Special Features: late-night find

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 04/03/2010
(review submitted 03/08/2010)
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Review 16 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Perfect place for a client lunch. Great service, great food, great restaurant."

Special Features: great for lunch

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 05/03/2010
(review submitted 03/07/2010)
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Review 17 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Absolutely wonderful food!. The ambiance was great.
I was dissapointed with the service from our waiter. All the other wait staff/hostesses were very gracious and attentive, however the waiter himself was mia for a lot of the meal. We found ourselves waiting and waiting and waiting to get a dessert menu, as well as the bill. Once we asked the bus boys we got service right away, the waiter was very unattentive.
Unfortunate, because aside from that everything was fantastic."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 05/03/2010
(review submitted 03/07/2010)
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Review 18 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Had Steak tartare. Well-presented and perfect portion. Great with the pickles and chips it came with.
For main course, had plumpy sea scallops with pineapple salsa. Scallops were perfectly cooked.
For dessert, had apple crumble with cream cheese ice cream. The ice cream is still haunting me! Great way to finish a lovely meal!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 04/03/2010
(review submitted 03/06/2010)
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Review 19 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"We had a delicious dinner. I think the menu is outstanding with lots of different choices. All the dishes have so much variety and are great for foodies!
I would definitely go again."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/03/2010
(review submitted 03/05/2010)
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Review 20 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"quality of food was exceptional; service attentive and prompt"

Special Features: notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/03/2010
(review submitted 03/03/2010)
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Review 21 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"The food was good, but not blow-your-mind. One thing they could work on is serving size/presentation. Our first course seemed lost in greens. My date's salad came in a huge bowl that she struggled to even finish a third of. I ordered a smoked salmon, which was wonderful but served on such a bed of greens that the salmon looked an afterthought. With our mains we ordered a side of onion rings. It came as an overflowign bowl. When they cleared our table 20 minutes later, and after consuming many onion rings, we hadn't even got the bowl down to lip level. The service was attentive and courteous. But we probably had 8 servers stop by our table over the course of our meal. We didn't know who our actual waiter was. Timely, but a bit impersonal."

Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, hot spot

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 27/02/2010
(review submitted 03/02/2010)
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Review 22 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
"Restaurant was overhyped - not as good as reviews made it out to be."

Food 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 27/02/2010
(review submitted 03/02/2010)
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Review 23 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Great food.
Pricey, but worth if it if you can pick out the winners."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 27/02/2010
(review submitted 03/01/2010)
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Review 24 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"Unfortunately the noise level in this restaurant means that I will not go again, otherwise the food was good."

Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 18/02/2010
(review submitted 02/27/2010)
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Review 25 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Nota Bene has outstanding food, attentive and professional service, and a well chosen wine list. The busy dining room is noisy.
Prices are moderate for such unusually competent food and service."

Special Features: notable wine list, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 25/02/2010
(review submitted 02/27/2010)
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Review 26 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"jA positive experience from the greeting by the hostess through to the wait staff. All seemed interested in the food we ate and our satisfaction with food, wine and overall comfort. I would return."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 25/02/2010
(review submitted 02/27/2010)
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Review 27 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
"Nota Bene was rated as one of the best new restaurants in Toronto just over a year or two ago. This is when I first went, and enjoyed one of the best meals of my life. Since then, I've went twice more, and both times I've walked away very dissapointed. I had the sea bass for the main course, and it was absolutely bland. The skin was completely soggy and the lentil side dish was flavourless. The restaurant was fairly busy, but not full. Despite this, the server rushed us through every course. The quick pace was just frustrating and you felt like you had to chug back your wine to keep up with the pace. This was a very unpleasant dinner out and I felt the $265 price tag should have provided a better quality/experience."

Food 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 25/02/2010
(review submitted 02/27/2010)
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Review 28 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"There were six of us for dinner and we had a round table. It was so noisy you could barely have a conversation with the person beside you. We ended up changing seats between courses so we could at least have a visit with our guests.The food and service were excellent...I would not go back unless there were two of us!"

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 11/02/2010
(review submitted 02/25/2010)
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Review 29 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Amazing service and very good food."

Special Features: special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 14/02/2010
(review submitted 02/25/2010)
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Review 30 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Took my girlfriend out on a V-day date. We split an appy, two mains, side of fries, and dessert. The food and service were top-knotch so it was well worth the $145 including tax and tip.

My fave was the dessert. Chef David Lee having grown up in England has mastered the sticky toffee pudding. It was phenomenal!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 14/02/2010
(review submitted 02/24/2010)
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Review 31 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"This was my first visit to Nota Bene, and definitely not my last. The service was very friendly and professional. Our waiter was quite knowledgeable on the menu and specials. The sommelier (Otta) was incredibly friendly and quite eager to be of service. His descriptions of the recommended wines (both main course and dessert wines) were spot on! The appetizers (crisp duck salad & Nova Scotia lobster salad) were the perfect size and very fresh tasting. The main courses (9oz Beef Burger & Pulled Braised Beef Short Rib and 8oz Beef Tenderloin) were simply mouth watering!! Desserts were just the right size and very tasty. The only downside: it's a very noisy atmosphere that makes an intimate supper challenging."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/02/2010
(review submitted 02/24/2010)
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Review 32 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Great food and ambiance. Wine selection is decent."

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 20/02/2010
(review submitted 02/23/2010)
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Review 33 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Fabulous food, love the sharing options for sides. Great buzz and ambience, unique for a large space. Attentive service, although there was a feeling they were trying to turn over the tables quickly if they could. Despite this, we were able to take our time and lingered longer without feeling any pressure to leave."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 20/02/2010
(review submitted 02/23/2010)
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Review 34 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
"Lots of energy in the place but definitely not the spot to take someone for a romantic one on one - waaayyy too loud!!! The place has changed since I was there a year ago - much less attention to detail - felt like I was being processed at Customs as I walked in to acknowledge my reservation - nothing about the service that made me feel special - could have been at Kelsey's for all I knew. Toronto has much better high end restaurants to spend money at."

Special Features: good for groups

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Service 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 18/02/2010
(review submitted 02/23/2010)
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Review 35 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"The food and service at Nota Bene was fantastic. We were very impressed by the taste, presentation and portions of all our courses. The clientele was clearly very business-oriented, so the noise level was louder than expected. This also made the atmosphere seem less cozy than some other restaurants. Overall, it was an excellent meal and an excellent night and we would definitely come back again."

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 17/02/2010
(review submitted 02/21/2010)
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Review 36 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"The overall dining experience was extremely pleasurable -- Four stars for food, service and ambience. The presentation of the complimentary Charcuterie plate was unexpected and delicious. For upscale bistro food, David Lee is a winner."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 19/02/2010
(review submitted 02/21/2010)
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Review 37 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"WE FOUND THE FOOD AND SERVICE WAS EXCELLENT. THE WAIT STAFF WAS VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE, FRIENDLY AND WERE HAPPY TO EXPRESS AND RECOMMEND WHAT THEIR FAVORITES WERE WHEN ASKED. WE THOROUGHLY ENJOYED OURSELVES AND WILL RECOMMEND THIS RESTAURANT FOR THAT "SPECIAL DINING' EXPERIENCE."

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 19/02/2010
(review submitted 02/21/2010)
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Review 38 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Dining experience great, wine list a bit high, but we went with the lowest price ($50) red, Italian and it was excellent."

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/02/2010
(review submitted 02/21/2010)
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Review 39 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"Boudin noir&pulled pork tart brought us back a 2nd time,but our second visit was a disappointment. Ordered the tart once again, but this time there was no tart eventhough that is what it's called. In true cafeteria style: large plop of pulled pork, atop are a few meager slices of boudin noir, then an oversized Yorkshire pudding that was fighting its way to stay on the plate. The tart first time around was thin, flaky, warm, and not at all soaked through-requiring much skill and time. Yorkshire pudding as replacement? Are you joking me? The boeuf-bourguinon should be renamed as paparadelle with stewed beef. Pasta was flavourful but the few broken pieces of the boeuf were dry and bland-unworthy of $27.Menu+execution="highend chain restaurant""

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 17/02/2010
(review submitted 02/20/2010)
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Review 40 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"We had the pre-theatre meals, and enjoyed them very much. We were going to the opera after the meal, and found that the service was exellent in that it moved along nicely without any rushing, but also no long gaps in service."

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 17/02/2010
(review submitted 02/19/2010)
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Review 41 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Flavourful, rich, indulgent food! Overall, one of my favourite restaurants in the city. Does not disappoint."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 11/02/2010
(review submitted 02/14/2010)
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Review 42 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Fabulous burger and excellent cheese plate. Also enjoyed the white port with the cheese (had never heard of white port before)."

Special Features: fit for foodies

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 21/01/2010
(review submitted 02/11/2010)
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Review 43 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"An interesting menu that is wonderfully executed (I loved the boudin). Service is very fast and generally attentive, but not free of mistakes (there was an error on your bill, and the server could have been more knowledgeable). The dessert offerings are weaker but what we chose was very good."

Special Features: fit for foodies

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 06/02/2010
(review submitted 02/09/2010)
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Review 44 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Fantastic spot with a great vibe, attentive yet understated service and wonderful food. Whether entertaining Clients or a loved one this is truly one of Toronto's great restaurants."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for lunch, hot spot

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 04/02/2010
(review submitted 02/09/2010)
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Review 45 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"Very nice surroundings and service let down slightly by less than brilliant food."

Food 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 29/01/2010
(review submitted 02/09/2010)
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Review 46 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Elegant and simple menu. Great service. Surprisingly nice space."

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 06/02/2010
(review submitted 02/08/2010)
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Review 47 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"Hard to find the way in.... ! Pleasant reception once inside, but overall rather noisy for a quiet dinner for two: probably better for groups. Duck/Papaya Salad excellent, Tuna Tartare tiny (but also tasteless, so probably just as well). Pork/black pudding dish good, rabbit/pasta tasty, desserts excellent. Service excellent: maybe a tad hasty (we weren't drinking much) .... there was to be no lingering! I guess they're busy on Friday nights. Quite expensive: $190 for two, with only three glasses of wine."

Special Features: good for groups

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 05/02/2010
(review submitted 02/07/2010)
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Review 48 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Busy chatter and lounge music fills the air. The light brown hardwood floor and the low-hanging glass pendant lights add a touch of sophistication to the dining room.
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Yutacan hot and sour soup. The gentle balance hot and sour opens your appetite and invites you to the next dish. 7/10

Braised beef short ribs. Tender meat, combined with a tantalizing pickled horse radish salad. 7.8/10

Grilled Rare Hangar Steak. A delicate balance of guajillo spice, tomatillo, lime and avocado chutney. Your senses overwhelm with the soft, gentle texture of the meat. 9/10

French Style Onion Rings. A dash of flavor. Refined. Lightly seasoned with sea salt. The onions are slightly sweet, and finely cut.
~~~
Overall experience: 9/10"

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 05/02/2010
(review submitted 02/07/2010)
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Review 49 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Great Experience. Food and Service were excellent. We were there on a Friday night at 830 and were not rushed.

Good space between tables makes it possible for conversation without yelling."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 05/02/2010
(review submitted 02/07/2010)
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Review 50 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"service was good but felt rushed. server needed to be asked to slow down the pace of the food being brought out (which he did).
otherwise, good meal and atmosphere."

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/02/2010
(review submitted 02/05/2010)
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Review 51 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"I went to Nota Bene prior to an opera and took advantage of the pre-theatre prix fixe menu (5 to 6:30 prior to a Four Seasons performance). Three courses for $38 and I found it to be much better experience then all the Winterlicious dinners I have participated in. I started with the Irish salmon and I was underwhelmed. The presentation and taste was good, but I expected more. For the entree I had the beef short ribs and it was exceptional. Fall off the bone tender and the sauce matched it beautifully. It left me wanting more. The panna cotta was a nice finish to the meal. Our server was very very good. She did not rush us, but was attentive and professional. Overall it was a very good experience, but I can see dishes being hit and miss."

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/02/2010
(review submitted 02/05/2010)
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Review 52 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"food was inovative & quite delicious.
Wine list, while excellent in variety was overpriced and offered very few choices$100.00. Take a $100.00 bottle, add taxes and service charge and it may be ok for expense account folk but unreasonable for others."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/02/2010
(review submitted 02/04/2010)
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Review 53 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"I was really looking forward to dining here and my expectations were high. Overall the food was good but sadly it all lacked what a makes a good meal great: something special, or different, that wow or excitement that all memorable meals have. Dessert was probably the best part of the meal. I had a nice time, but I doubt I'll be coming back too soon."

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 30/01/2010
(review submitted 02/02/2010)
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Review 54 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Wonderful. The menu was simple but offered enough choice between chicken, fish and beef. Had the Yucatan Hot and Sour soup for appie and it was perfect, hot and sour flavourful broth with just the right amount of smokiness from the smoked chicken. Cilantro added a freshness, very appealing and light enough for an appie. For the main, I enjoyed the black cod done in an asian soy sauce with rapini and pickled ginger. Absolutely perfect flavour combo. I'm still salivating and want to go back soon! The only downside of this menu is that they have a very expensive wine list... you don't have to order $100 + bottles of wine to get a very good wine to complement the meals. Suggest more wines in the $50-80 price range."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 30/01/2010
(review submitted 02/02/2010)
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Review 55 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
"Our experience was very disappointing.

- The service was slow!
- The food was lacking flavour
- The atmosphere was awkward - felt pretentious.
- The table next to us ordered champagne and got to hear the specials.

Any hype about Nota Bene is overrated... won't be returning!"

Food 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
Ambiance 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Service 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 30/01/2010
(review submitted 02/01/2010)
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Review 56 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Excellent as usual. this place continues to turn out above average food with superb service in a high energy environment. I dined at Canoe in December ... Nota Bene without question was better!"

Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, hot spot

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 29/01/2010
(review submitted 01/31/2010)
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Review 57 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Everyone enjoyed their meal. Having eaten at Splendido on several occasions we expected a high standard and we were not disappointed. It is a little noisier than Splendido."

Special Features: special occasion

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 29/01/2010
(review submitted 01/31/2010)
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Review 58 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"I found service so-so; asked for a few items (butter to accompany bread), but the server took a while. Some servers are quite busy and other servers less so; if you have a server who has a busy section it can be hard to flag someone down. The food was well-prepared and excellent, as I expect from Chef Lee. Ordered hanger steak and my companion ordered steak tartare; we each enjoyed our mains. Only caveat is the noisy room (bad acoustics? but what can I say, it's a busy and popular restaurant...) and service could have been a little more attentive. Also, if you are sitting by the door, it can be drafty. The restaurant should look into that."

Special Features: good for groups

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Service 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 28/01/2010
(review submitted 01/30/2010)
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Review 59 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"The food was great, simple but very tasteful. The service was ok, not overly exited. It was very loud which was a bit of a downside but other than that great experience."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 28/01/2010
(review submitted 01/30/2010)
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Review 60 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Food was fabulous. Service was a bit slow, but we told our waiter we weren't in a hurry. Waiter was helpful in answering questions about various dishes. Noise level was too high, made it difficult to hear each other. I will definitely go again."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 27/01/2010
(review submitted 01/29/2010)
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Review 61 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
"We are vegetarians and thought the selection for vegetarians was very limited. I also chose from the opera menu and was charged full price which was disappointing. The coffee was terrible."

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 27/01/2010
(review submitted 01/29/2010)
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Review 62 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"Although, the food was good, we had extremely high expectations for our first visit to Nota Bene. The food was good, but didn't blow us away. We ordered a side order of onion rings, and they didn't sit well with both of us, shortly after. Overall, Nota Bene did not dissapoint. The martinis were fantastic, and the wine list was excellent. The service was spot on, and better than most. We had theatre tickets and they met our expectations of being out within 1.5 hours. Again, we may be biased of the food because of our experience with the onion rings."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, hot spot

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 22/01/2010
(review submitted 01/28/2010)
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Review 63 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Outstanding food with very good attentive service."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 21/01/2010
(review submitted 01/26/2010)
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Review 64 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
"I had heard great things about Nota Bene, but was disappointed. The decor is terrific - I could look at the mural-size paintings for hours. The menu was surprisingly uninspiring - very little that struck me as particularly novel or interesting. What put me off the most was the service: our server was pestering us constantly, always trying to hurry us along. Even with some resistance on our part, we were out in 90 minutes... so what is Nota Bene aiming for, a 60-minute turnaround??? I can understand that on a Saturday night they don't want people to linger too long, but this was ridiculous."

Special Features: fit for foodies

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 23/01/2010
(review submitted 01/26/2010)
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Review 65 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"We really enjoyed it, but the one shortfall is the wine list which really could stand to have more affordable options available"

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 23/01/2010
(review submitted 01/25/2010)
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Review 66 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Great service, great food(well priced),great ambience. Only disappointment was wince choices at the low end of the price range."

Special Features: fit for foodies

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 22/01/2010
(review submitted 01/24/2010)
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Review 67 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Fantastic meal in a great restaurant with a lot of vibe."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 21/01/2010
(review submitted 01/24/2010)
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Review 68 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Amazing food: great flavours and textures with beautiful presentation. Nice to see delicate food not being over cooked.
Great service.
Side note, the creme caramel is a bit of a let down compared to the rest of the meal.
Quite noisy. Need a reservation as it is packed even during week days. Good for them!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 20/01/2010
(review submitted 01/22/2010)
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Review 69 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"We ordered the crispy duck salad and mushroom pasta as starters, and then hangar steak and suckling pig for mains. Everything was delicious, including the sticky toffee pudding we had for dessert. We brought our own wine and the server made excellent recommendations that complimented the wine perfectly. Service is always charming."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 15/01/2010
(review submitted 01/16/2010)
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Review 70 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"excellent, great room, delicious food perfect service"

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion, great for lunch

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

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who dined on 14/01/2010
(review submitted 01/16/2010)
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Review 71 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Great restaurant. Great food. Great service - Every time."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 31/12/2009
(review submitted 01/08/2010)
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Review 72 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"Four of us went for a birthday dinner, first time there. Food was good but not a "wow" as we thought it would be from the reviews it gets. Maybe it's impossible to keep up with the hype. Service was also good but not remarkable. Sommalier/wine steward was by far the best staff member that night, very helpful in choosing a good moderately priced wine from a fairly pricey list. I am leery of sommaliers as marketers of high end wines but he immediately put us at ease. We found the food menu limited in some ways. That said, I would go back, you can't judge on one visit alone. Interested in checking out the bar sometime, it looked inviting."

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/01/2010
(review submitted 01/07/2010)
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Review 73 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Our forth visit and very consistent!
Our table was ready on time in centre of the room for four.
Great service, great food and attention to detail!

Thanks again

JB"

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, special occasion, hot spot

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 30/12/2009
(review submitted 01/05/2010)
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Review 74 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"Great for groups - they have round tables for up to 12 people. Food fell short of my expectations - the rest of my group felt the same. Expect great service though."

Special Features: good for groups

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 23/12/2009
(review submitted 01/05/2010)
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Review 75 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"We had reservations for 8:30 on New Years Eve. We arrived at 8:25 and our table was ready right on time. The hostess was very courteous and efficient. Our table was Ok as you will notice the restaurant is one large room with tables. Not very private. Our server was cheerful and very helpful. The food was excellent and well prepared. They have a small wine list. Our dinner experience was good and we will return. This restaurant allows you to bring your own wine after 9 pm and they do not charge a corkage fee. This is a definite plus for this restaurant."

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 31/12/2009
(review submitted 01/05/2010)
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Review 76 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Excellent! Will definitely go again. This was our second visit and we loved it."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion, hot spot

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 22/12/2009
(review submitted 01/05/2010)
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Review 77 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"The menu was an innovative approach to classic dishes with exceptional ingredients and great technique. The large serving staff ensured prompt service, and the knowledge level and helpfulness of the sommelier complemented the meal very nicely."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, notable wine list

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/01/2010
(review submitted 01/04/2010)
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Review 78 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"My family of five (two adults and three teenagers) traveled to Toronto from Oregon to celebrate New Year's in this fun city. We made reservations at Nota Bene for New Year's Eve dinner at 7pm. We had done some internet research, and this restuarant was voted one of the top ten in Toronto for 2009. In addition, it was a place where my sons could get some "normal" contemporary cusine that teenagers might actually eat, like steak, short ribs, etc. When we arrived we were immediately seated in a booth as I had requested. The decor was just what my wife and I enjoy.... clean uncluttered contemporary style with wood, leather, metal and colorful art. Food was very good to excellent. Excellent wine selection but expensive. Canadian taxes high!"

Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 31/12/2009
(review submitted 01/03/2010)
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Review 79 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Great service - on New Year's Eve to boot - very prompt with all orders (so not for the loitering diners), with nice wine-pairing suggestions. Loved the crisp duck salad in particular, but the broth/sauce in the tuna and short-rib dishes were too salty. A bit noisy in the very open space, so moderate conversations accordingly. At least the music was nice and low, and not competing with the ambient sound. The art on the walls (white-canvas, bright pink paint blobs) has to go! Yikes!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 31/12/2009
(review submitted 01/03/2010)
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Review 80 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"We went to Nota Bene when it first opened and wasn't too happy with our experience - we thought it was overrated. We felt really rushed with our waitress who was hovering and too quick with service. We thought we would give it another try as our friends from out-of-town wanted to try it. We were pleasantly surprised. It was a great experience all around! Food is amazing and service was great too! Great improvements!"

Special Features: good for groups, special occasion, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 31/12/2009
(review submitted 01/03/2010)
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Review 81 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Nice, elegant... very good! maybe the menu needs more options."

Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 31/12/2009
(review submitted 01/02/2010)
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Review 82 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Excellent menu, food was beautifully prepared. Service was pleasant and attentive.We were seated in the annex tothe main restauarant - not ideal."

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 30/12/2009
(review submitted 01/01/2010)
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Review 83 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"The food was good, but not very good. The sea bass we had was delicious, but it sat on some chewy lentils and some bright green spinach (which should have been show-cased)....There should have been more effort for the price. The tuna was so richly rolled in peppercorns that it kept our guest from eating the second half of the steak. The sticky toffee pudding (10) wasn't significantly different than President's Choice stp which costs (2). Our server was excellent. She was pragmatic, down to earth, comfortable...no unctuousness here."

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 28/12/2009
(review submitted 12/30/2009)
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Review 84 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Fantastic Experience. Nota Bene was the main event for our anniversary celebration and it was fantastic. Full house on a Monday night....perfect seating at 9pm with exquisite food. Could not have been better."

Special Features: good for groups, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 28/12/2009
(review submitted 12/30/2009)
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Review 85 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
"A vastly over-priced experience. The food was acceptable, but not astonishing and the wine list, whilst interesting, was massively over-priced for its content"

Food 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Ambiance 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 28/12/2009
(review submitted 12/30/2009)
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Review 86 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
"I was disappointed to see that the menu had changed from what was posted online; went in specifically for a wagyu burger. The meal I had, chicken breast, was a bit dry and flavourless. Desert, the chocolate molten cake, was very good...especially the home made grand marnier banana ice cream."

Food 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 28/12/2009
(review submitted 12/30/2009)
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Review 87 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Terrific. I'd go again in a heartbeat."

Special Features: fit for foodies

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 28/12/2009
(review submitted 12/30/2009)
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Review 88 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"As a surprise Christmas gift for my spouse, I wanted him to experience a 60-day aged steak. He is a lover of steaks and has eaten alot of steak in his life in pursuit of the "best ever". To-date his search has concluded that his "best-ever" include those he barbecues himself and the steak for two at Peter Lugers' in Brooklyn, New York and now Nota Bene is right behind Peter Lugers. While fully expecting to be presented with a Crocodile Dundee-type knife to cut the steak, he was most impressed at being able to cut his 12 oz. New York Strip with a basic table knife. It was an excellent dinner, a wonderful dining experience and we will definitely return."

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 23/12/2009
(review submitted 12/27/2009)
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Review 89 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"The charcuterie was great, although I would have enjoyed it even more if it had some pate to go with it. The crispy chicken skin was slightly over seasoned, but definitely creative, interesting, and very good! The scallops were excellent - well seasoned, and cooked perfectly. The cod dish was overcooked, but the flavours were great and lentils were a good accompaniment. The only downside to the meal was the location of the table. We were seated at the table right behind the entrance, close to the end of the wall, and experienced a draft throughout the meal. That table should be taken out, considering there are so many other seats in the restaurant."

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 23/12/2009
(review submitted 12/26/2009)
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Review 90 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"An excellent vibrant restaurant with innovative appetizers and entrées. Service was attentive, knowledgable and but not over-bearing. The noise level in the restaurant is quite high due to its design - fine for people that enjoy that (I do). Well-located close to Four Seasons Centre for Performing Arts."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 23/12/2009
(review submitted 12/25/2009)
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Review 91 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"The food was excellent - not unlike Splendido in the early days. Service attentive and unobtrusive. Staff very pleasant and no attitude. Very good experience. Only negative is that the place if VERY loud - difficult to conduct conversation. Otherwise a very good experience. Highly recommend and will go back again and again."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, hot spot

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 21/12/2009
(review submitted 12/23/2009)
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Review 92 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"My friends from out of town were extremely impressed with the wonderful food, beautifully plated!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 17/12/2009
(review submitted 12/23/2009)
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Review 93 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Our new fav restaurant! The suckling pig is outstanding, as is the duck salad and the lobster salad. Desserts looked great but we were too full to even attempt them. Service is warm and professional."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 21/12/2009
(review submitted 12/22/2009)
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Review 94 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
"While this felt like you were in a restaurant that could easily be not in Toronto, it did not live up to the high ratings. For a relatively expensive restaurant, they are far too focussed on turning the tables over. Moreover, they are not subtle at all wandering around making notes at whether you are having dinner or on dessert. There was little choice of wince by the glass so to run out of one choice was not impressive - plus the alternative choice was not good at all (despite the price) but they would not know that as nobody asked. Will unlikely return."

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 18/12/2009
(review submitted 12/21/2009)
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Review 95 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
"The restaurant is very nicely decorated and the location is very close to the Opera House. The food is okay, but not great. We were disappointed with our appetizers and, although we told our server, there was no attempt to make it up to us. We won't go back."

Food 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 16/12/2009
(review submitted 12/19/2009)
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Review 96 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Food was fantastic and the service was very professional. We will be going back, probably very shortly! Steak tartare and the pasta special were the standout dishes."

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 14/12/2009
(review submitted 12/18/2009)
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Review 97 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"way too noisy, would definitely go back as the food is outstanding; however, you need to be sitting along the wall. Centre of the room would be brutal for noise."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 15/12/2009
(review submitted 12/17/2009)
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Review 98 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Creative food well-presented. Service was flawless throughout, and while we lingered at our table, there was never any pressure to leave even after we paid our bill. A great place for a business lunch or a lovely dinner for two."

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 14/12/2009
(review submitted 12/16/2009)
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Review 99 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
"We waited more than 15-20 minutes for our table even if we've made a reservation few weeks ago.....
Too much noise in this restaurant....
More interested in saling wine than making great food....Service under pressure
Will not return for sure and I very don't uunderstand why this restaurant won a award of the best 2008 in the En Route guide
Sorry but it's truth!"

Special Features: hot spot

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Service 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/12/2009
(review submitted 12/15/2009)
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Review 100 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Amazing experience. Excellent service."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/12/2009
(review submitted 12/14/2009)
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Review 101 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Habitués de bons restos à Montréal (Pintxo,Pullman,Toqué, Nuance) nous avons choisi le Nota Bene pour cette rare visite à Toronto en apprenant que le Chef avait gagné un concours pan canadien. Nous avons apprécié le décor, le service attentionné sans être trop présent, les plats composés d'aliments très frais, cuits à point, très bien relevée et la présentation était correcte. Le service d'abord très rapide, a ralenti après une erreur du plat principal (ce qui nous convenait parfaitement) mais que la maison a jugé inadmissible en nous compensant au niveau de l'addition ce qui fut très surprenant et apprécié. Le choix de vins au verre gagnerait à être plus élaboré. À conseiller à ceux qui aiment les endroits animés"

Special Features: good for groups, hot spot

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 11/12/2009
(review submitted 12/14/2009)
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Review 102 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
"Considering the restaurant was recommended and promoted in Toronto Life as the new hot spot I was quite disappointed. The bar and dining area were packed -no surprise, I suppose, that close to Christmas - but as a consequence the noise levels were extreme. Conversation was difficult.

The food was adequate but not special. The duck salad uninspired and the pasta with scallops was watery and barely warm. Wine list could use a few more selections under $100.
The serving staff were friendly and efficient. Overall however, I did not think I received sufficient value for the dollars spent. I won’t return."

Food 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Ambiance 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 10/12/2009
(review submitted 12/13/2009)
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Review 103 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"well done - I will definitely go back - I almost felt like I was in New York"

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 09/12/2009
(review submitted 12/11/2009)
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Review 104 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Another amazing experience at Nota Bene. Best service in the city with a team of wait staff constantly scanning the room to ensure that all patrons' needs are met. Great for business lunches to impress a client."

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 08/12/2009
(review submitted 12/10/2009)
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Review 105 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"Our server disappeared several times throughout our evening so the floor manager had to clear our plates etc."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 07/12/2009
(review submitted 12/08/2009)
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Review 106 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"The girl at the front seemed quite disttracted and stressed,
she needs to relax and smile when people come in and be positive..."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, late-night find, notable wine list, hot spot

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 04/12/2009
(review submitted 12/06/2009)
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Review 107 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"The service was absolutely terrible. We had a reservation for 8 p.m. but were not seated until 8:30 p.m. We were told our table was still finishing dessert, but I walked around and saw several open tables. Eventually other parties were seated at the open tables, but we had to wait 30 minutes for ours.

We barely got an apology. Then our waiter was worse. He was just simply unhappy. He never smiled and acted as though it was a chore to do his job. We ordered several side items for the table to accompany our dinner. They didn't show up until 5 minutes after our dinner was served.

After dinner, it took 30 minutes for the waiter to offer dessert. It took forever for the bill too. We spent over $400 that night, never again."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 04/12/2009
(review submitted 12/06/2009)
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Review 108 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Too noisy for an upscale place
Food was good, but not hot.
service was very professional and friendly"

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion, hot spot

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 04/12/2009
(review submitted 12/06/2009)
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Review 109 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
"Our dinner was disappointing. I have been to Nota Bene on several occasions and have finally come to the conclusion that it is not great value. The menu lacks inspiration and the prices (particularly for steaks and so-so Ontario wines) are inflated beyond reason. The restaurant is always busy which tells me it needs more competition in the neighbourhood. The best thing going for Nota Bene is the dessert-course cheese plate."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, hot spot

Food 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 04/12/2009
(review submitted 12/06/2009)
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Review 110 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Enjoyed everything about it, fabulous and innovative food, excellent service, lively atmosphere."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 27/11/2009
(review submitted 12/05/2009)
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Review 111 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Everything was delicious. We really enjoyed it."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 28/11/2009
(review submitted 12/05/2009)
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Review 112 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"The best food that we have ever had in a restaurant. Great service. I would pay any money for this experience again. Now we're spoiled, wee feel that we will have a hard time to go to other restaurants. Try the onion rings (and don't think for a second that they are regular onion rings) and brussels sprouts as a side (sublime), and for an appetizer have the tuna tatar (excellent)."

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 21/11/2009
(review submitted 12/04/2009)
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Review 113 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Everything was wonderful. Great food, attentive service"

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 27/11/2009
(review submitted 12/04/2009)
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Review 114 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Outstanding meal.Everything was tasty.Hope to return soon."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 23/11/2009
(review submitted 12/04/2009)
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Review 115 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Excellent restaurant experience from start to finish."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/12/2009
(review submitted 12/04/2009)
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Review 116 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"This was our first experience at Nota Bene. We would go back again. However, I would caution the wait staff not to rush us through.
I still had my before dinner cocktail half gone when the appetizers arrived along with the wine we ordered. We were asked for our dessert choice while still trying to complete drinking our bottle of wine. He finally backed off and let us enjoy a more leisurely pace."

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion, hot spot

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 27/11/2009
(review submitted 12/04/2009)
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Review 117 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
"The table that we were sitting at should not be even available for dinners as it is too close to the kitchen door and the huge traffic ruines the dinning experience. On that evening there was unbearable draft comming from God knows where, I had to go and get my coat. The menu does not have great variety and definately the food served has too many flavous and is over priced. The staff does not do greatest job of explaining the dishes, instead the lingo in deceving. The dining experience was dissappointing despite someone's recommendations. There is no compations, warmth etc, from staff, very cold and unwelcoming, rushed through the dinner. Overall, did not like it and would not recommend to anyone nor would consider comming back. Tks."

Food 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Ambiance 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 28/11/2009
(review submitted 12/02/2009)
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Review 118 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
"Was disappointed in the food. Service was OK. Was expecting more from this place. Most likely will not be returning. There are other and better places in Toronto."

Special Features: good for groups

Food 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 27/11/2009
(review submitted 12/02/2009)
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Review 119 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Food was out of the ordinary.....a memorable dining experience.

Salad was expensive but it is not every day you get to sample truffles and fresh artichokes.

The dessert menu had more common items but the house made pistachio ice cream was unusual and delicious.

It was relatively quiet early in the evening. The noise picked up after 7 PM.

At least 5 staff attended our table at various times. The service was efficient and unobtrusive."

Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 30/11/2009
(review submitted 12/02/2009)
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Review 120 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"The food was excellent, the menu creative, and wine stewart great. The time of the reservation was respected,
The appetizer of octopus was remarkable. The tenderness of the beef was to die for.

The service was ideal, not too fast and not too slow"

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, notable wine list, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 20/11/2009
(review submitted 11/22/2009)
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Review 121 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Excellent services, great value for what you pay and get. Must try: crispy duck salad!"

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 11/11/2009
(review submitted 11/20/2009)
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Review 122 for Nota Bene

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Lives up to its reputation and how often can you say that."

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 18/11/2009
(review submitted 11/20/2009)
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Nota Bene Based on the average of (257) ratings-only reviews
Overall Rating 4.1 out of 5 (Very Good)
Food 4.2 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.2 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.4 out of 3 (Moderate)
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