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Splendido
Splendido continually ranks as one of Canada's top fine dining restaurants. Known for its commitment to creating dishes that are fresh, interesting and constantly evolving, as well as for our professional level of service, each visit to Splendido is a unique experience sure to please. We do not accept web reservations for parties of 5 or larger. For more information on Splendido, please visit www.splendido.ca.
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95 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 95 reviews
5 stars
(56)
4 stars
(30)
3 stars
(4)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(3)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- special occasion(70)
- fit for foodies(67)
- romantic(52)
- notable wine list(35)
- neighborhood gem(27)
- good for groups(16)
Splendido Reviews List
Review 1 for Splendido
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A great dining experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"One of the best in a long time and memorable for food and service. WOuld definitely return. And, I live in New York City.....so Splendido definitely measures up!"
Dined on 5/14/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 2 for Splendido
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Splendido is great
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It is one of the best restaurants we have ever been to and we travel all over the world. The food is interesting and different, the staff are fantastic. We'll be back."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 3 for Splendido
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Somewhat Disappointing
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Took my partner to celebrate a surprise birthday to Splendido, a restaurant that he wanted to try at some point. Our table was in the centre of the room, so it was interesting to watch the crowd. Unfortunately, another table of 4 near us took the pleasure away from our evening. They were loud, and was edged on by a staff member in the kitchen who kept coming out to their table which disturbed other patrons too. The staff member should have showed more restraint and consideration for the other customers.
The main course was delicious (skate and lamb confit, with Yukon Gold frites and roasted brussels sprouts), but red deer tartare was tasteless & chewy. Dessert was good. Service-expected to be more exceptional. Decor-dated,uninspiring."
The main course was delicious (skate and lamb confit, with Yukon Gold frites and roasted brussels sprouts), but red deer tartare was tasteless & chewy. Dessert was good. Service-expected to be more exceptional. Decor-dated,uninspiring."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 4 for Splendido
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Impeccable service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I had been meaning to eat at splendido for some time as it is consistently in the top 5 or 10 restaurants in Toronto. My husband's birthday was the perfect occasion to finally go. From the moment we arrived to the moment we left (and every moment in between) the service we received was unbelievable. The food was equally impressive and very unique. The only complaint would be how rich it was ..we normally eat very healthfully and only indulge once in awhile...we sure did here and felt abit off the next day...not the food or restaurant's fault, ours for overeating!!!! The decor and atmosphere is superb as well as the wonderful jazz music playing softly in the back."
Dined on 5/08/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 5 for Splendido
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
fancy dishes
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The decorations was really good but just that the lightening was a bit too dark."
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: romantic
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Review 6 for Splendido
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent Experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We went to Splendido for my husband's birthday. We had a delicious meal, food is top notch :) The service was amazing and we liked that the servers worked in teams so we were always attended to! The price is expensive but as they say you "get what you pay for". I would highly recommend this restaurant for special evening out when you can splurge unless you have alot of cash! Love it :)"
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 7 for Splendido
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I've been here before for
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I've been here before for dinner and was a bit disappointed, but wow their brunch has to be the best I've had in the world! Best steak tartar. It is a pity the bone marrow was sold out. Will definitely be back to try that and the french toast next time. The only negative part of our expeerience is that they forgot that it was my brother's birthday so they didn't give him the card they promised.
I go for brunch at least once a month and have tried many places. I dine often in toronto, new York, Chicago, Hong Kong."
I go for brunch at least once a month and have tried many places. I dine often in toronto, new York, Chicago, Hong Kong."
Dined on 28/04/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, romantic, special occasion
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Review 8 for Splendido
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent service, will come
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent service, will come back again for sure!"
Dined on 26/04/2013
2011
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 9 for Splendido
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Right from the welcome at
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Right from the welcome at the door, our dining experience was one that I will not forget for a while. Wait staff were friendly, quick and attentive without hovering. AND the fraqance of the smokey oysters when served--I wanted to bottle it and take it home with me! All courses were imaginative and tantalized the senses."
Dined on 26/04/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 10 for Splendido
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The service at Splendido is
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The service at Splendido is superb. It is by far the best in Toronto. The chef, owner, host, manager, bartender and waiter were amazing!! They are highly knowledgeable. The food is always carefully prepared and presented fabulously.
Great experience!"
Great experience!"
Dined on 23/04/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 11 for Splendido
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Not what it used to be :(
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"this time we where a bit disappointed. the Boston salad had no taste. there was hardly no vinaigrette , it was mostly oil. the terrine on the asorted meat plat was not good. too heavy and too much. the server forgot to tell us its for 2 to shar! . The Halibut was great . deserts where too crazy and complicated. too trendy. some deserts better left alone in their classic form and not forced to become savoury. Overall as always service was good, atmosphere good ( music was too loud). It seams like the restaurant is aiming this days towards younger trendier crowds. too bad , I don't think you want to loose all the 50 somethings?!. Be trendy but leave some classics(with your spacial creativity) and bring back some good old deserts:)"
Dined on 20/04/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 12 for Splendido
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Better than ever
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our table of 4 had a fantastic night at Splendido. We havent been for a few years so werent quite sure what to expect. This place remains a great destination for a special occasion. The service was truly outstanding, from the warm welcome, to discreet and very timely attention at dinner, to little gift boxed cookies to take home. One unique thing that every woman loves is that they bring little stools to put your handbags on. The food was excellent. Wine list very impressive, although light under $100. Deer tartar appetizer was very good and the entree of lamb paired with couscous and mint yogurt delicious. Add to it amuse bouche shots of mushroom soup, complimentary sweet nibbles brought out with our coffees...mmmmmm"
Dined on 20/04/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 13 for Splendido
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
One for the Top 10 List
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our first time and we truly hope not our last. From beginning to end... relaxed, generous, surprising, delightful. Great recommendations of wine to food. Outstanding presentation without skimping. Flavour in everything that didn't resort to trite or overused tactics. The tiny stools for the ladies handbags... well, of course. More words here would diminish the experience for us. Thank-you Splendido."
Dined on 13/04/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 14 for Splendido
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent food and fantastic
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent food and fantastic service."
Dined on 13/04/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 15 for Splendido
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
By far the best restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"By far the best restaurant in the city."
Dined on 07/04/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 16 for Splendido
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Best food in the city! We
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Best food in the city! We absolutely love it there!"
Dined on 06/04/2013
2002
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 17 for Splendido
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Jeffrey makes great cocktails!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It was a good sign that at 5pm on Thursday there were already 2 other tables seated for dinner.
Jeffrey comes over to recommend his 2 favourite cocktail creations - A Matter of Thyme and Mason McHugh. They were both extremely unique in taste and very delicious. If you are a tea lover like myself, you would love the Mason McHugh made with Earl Grey & Cinnamon.
We start with Frogs' Legs and Snails which was quite delicious. They were willing to split the appetizer for me and my dining partner which was great.
Next we had the seared Foie Gras with pistachio 3 ways. The pistachio paste was amazing!!
We order Scallops which was a bit rubbery and the Special was fresh brown trout, cooked to prefection.
Will definitely return!"
Dined on 04/04/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 18 for Splendido
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
One of Toronto's best restaurants
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Superb food, very good service, a little too noisy and toward the upper end of prices for top Toronto restaurants. We were delighted when they shut off the music and we could enjoy a conversation.
Everyone in our group of four was impressed with the innovateve food and presentation, that the waiter was thoroughly knowledgeable about the menu. The restaurant has many high quality touches.
I look forward to my next visit."
Dined on 03/04/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 19 for Splendido
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Splendido was splendid! Food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Splendido was splendid! Food was great and the service was excellent, my second visit and it has been the same both times."
Dined on 02/04/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 20 for Splendido
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Exceptional experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The most exceptional dining experience I have ever had! The chef and staff understand the meaning of outstanding service and the food is amazing!"
Dined on 30/03/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 21 for Splendido
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I never write reviews but
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I never write reviews but have to make an exception.
Outstanding experience!! amazing service! Otherworldly food!
We asked if the chef could make us a charcuterie platter to share among 6 people. Not only did he come up with one, it was the best charcuterie that I've had in a long time. It is even more impressive considering the fact that I am from Montreal and routinely order charcuterie at restaurants.
Hands down, my favourite restaurant in TO!"
Outstanding experience!! amazing service! Otherworldly food!
We asked if the chef could make us a charcuterie platter to share among 6 people. Not only did he come up with one, it was the best charcuterie that I've had in a long time. It is even more impressive considering the fact that I am from Montreal and routinely order charcuterie at restaurants.
Hands down, my favourite restaurant in TO!"
Dined on 30/03/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 22 for Splendido
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
fantastic!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was second to none and the Wine List was pretty accurate when described as "The Bible". This was one of the best dining experiences my boyfriend and I have ever had, and certainly the best in Toronto. This spot was a real find, one that we did not expect!"
Dined on 30/03/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 23 for Splendido
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Marvellous!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Marvellous...wonderful food and service. We'll back for more!"
Dined on 26/03/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 24 for Splendido
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
An excellent meal, fabulous
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"An excellent meal, fabulous service, great attention to detail. A wonderful evening."
Dined on 19/03/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
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Review 25 for Splendido
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
It's no surprise that this
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It's no surprise that this restaurant continues to be the best in Toronto. The food is unique, flavourful and unlike anything you'll experience anywhere else in the city. Simply tremendous. What sets Splendido even further apart from other dining experiences is the impeccable service. The staff is so attentive and knowledgeable. We were blown away by the entire experience including the shortbread gifted on the way out. It was worth every penny! Can't wait to go back."
Dined on 16/03/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 26 for Splendido
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Overall, the food was fantastic
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Overall, the food was fantastic and the food service was amazing. The wine service was not ideal. Two of the bottles we wanted were sold out and the Sommelier's first replacement suggestion was three hundred dollars more than the bottle we originally asked for. Her second suggestion was more in line with our original request. The wine experience wasn't as consumer friendly and inviting as the rest of the experience which just seemed like a disconnect.
They also charged quite a bit of money for tap water. We'd had three courses, pre-dinner drinks and wine, I was already spending a bit there without issue, charging me for the water just seemed cheap on their part."
Dined on 15/03/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 27 for Splendido
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Simply excellent. Strongly
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Simply excellent. Strongly Recommend.
Food, Service and Ambiance - well done!"
Food, Service and Ambiance - well done!"
Dined on 14/03/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 28 for Splendido
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food amazing, waiters very
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food amazing, waiters very nice, we loved it."
Dined on 13/03/2013
2010
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion
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Review 29 for Splendido
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I chose Splendido for my wife's
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I chose Splendido for my wife's 30th birthday dinner based on the glowing reviews I'd seen. From the moment we entered, service was courteous, quick, and attentive without being overbearing. My wife's bibb salad was huge, way too much too finish as an appetizer, but she enjoyed it. I went with deer tartare to start, great combination with the pistachios. For mains, lamb confit was very tasty, but I preferred my wife's chicken entree which consisted of a grilled bbq breast and an asian style fried chicken salad, recommend! At the end of the meal, the waiter brought us a minature chocolate brownie cake with a candle, nice touch. Would definitely recommend for special occasions."
Dined on 12/03/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 30 for Splendido
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Our meal was fantastic, but
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our meal was fantastic, but coming from NYC, it was average relative to many of the restaurants to which we have access. The wine list is beyond long, and a bit overpriced. The sommelier was also not much help, and tried to sell us on a more expensive bottle that we knew did not merit the price. Would definitely go back though... one of the best in Toronto."
Dined on 09/03/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 31 for Splendido
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent 5 out 5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"Excellent Service. The Chef sent over all kinds of treats to try for their brunch menu and seemed to really loved what he did.
The wait staff was beyond great and the food amazing!"
Dined on 08/03/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
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Review 32 for Splendido
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Splendid! The best Martini
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Splendid! The best Martini I've had in years. The starters and desserts were excellent, mains a little large for my taste but still delicious & then this in is N America!"
Dined on 06/03/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
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Review 33 for Splendido
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Good food, poor service
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Terribly slow service. Waited 15 minutes to be asked for drink order/given dining menu. Poor response times for water refills. Server never checked on how we were enjoying our meals. Waited for 15 minutes for dessert menu after the table was cleared, never came so just asked for the bill and left.
On a side note, the chef and co-owner actually came out to serve and remove our dishes once each. Good for him, but obviously he too realized the service was subpar.
Food was good overall.
Unfortunately with so many other restaurants in Toronto that can provide as good of food but with better service, we will not be returning to this once gem in the city."
Dined on 08/03/2013
2007
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Review 34 for Splendido
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Another very pleasant evening
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Another very pleasant evening at Splendido. Particularly notable were the smoked oysters, the short rib torteloni and the veal chop. Excellent service - attentive yet relaxed. A really great place."
Dined on 06/03/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 35 for Splendido
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Very impressive. One of my
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very impressive. One of my best dining experience in Toronto."
Dined on 16/02/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 36 for Splendido
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Anything but Splendid at Splendido
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Was surprised by the very poor service, ridiculously expensive winelist and medicore food. Very different from past experience at the old Splendido. We sat for 25 miinutes with a wines by the glass menu in front of us. No water, no bread, no menu. A waitress finally showed up which at our request elicited a wine menu and a dinner menu. The wine menu was horrendously overpriced, although we did manage to find a decent zin for $70. The app was a bizarre concoction of fried field mushrooms and jam.The main was a coldish supertiny piece of lobster which was plated cunningly over cold grapfruit on one- sixteenth of the plate, the rest of the plate being empty. Trust me this is not how the French do it!!"
Dined on 13/02/2013
2012
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Review 37 for Splendido
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
I have been look forward to
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I have been look forward to this restaurant for a long time. However, the first dish was quite good, but I was really disappointed on the whole. There were not only reuse a kind of ingredients, but also all tasting menu for my meat."
Dined on 19/02/2013
2010
Special Features: late-night find, scenic view
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Review 38 for Splendido
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
It has been a few years since
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It has been a few years since I last dined at Spendido and I found my recent dining experience just as great as last time, although I would love to see the food (ribeye and bone marrow) a little less oily. The mushroom salad to start was excellent; the house desserts (marshmallows, chocolates, and macaroons) were delightful. Overall, I would recommend Splendido and consider going back again."
Dined on 12/02/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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Review 39 for Splendido
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Splendido - Phenominal
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I ate at Splendido the night of the big snowstorm in February and it was one of the better meals I've had in recent memory. Our service was absolutely impeccable (probably didn't hurt that the restaurant was only about half full thanks to snowstorm-related cancellations, but I get the feeling that it would have been just as friendly and attentive regardless) and the food was fantastic across the board.
We ordered from the new menu and loved everything. Highlights were the agnolotti appetizer and my veal chop main. The goat milk cheesecake dessert was another standout, as was the cardamom macaron it came with. The chef came out to check how we liked the new dishes, which was nice.
I will definitely be back."
Dined on 08/02/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 40 for Splendido
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food, impeccable service!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great food, impeccable service!"
Dined on 31/01/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, late-night find, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Splendido
Based on the average of (55) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
6 out of 8 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate