Azarias - Toronto

Azarias always delivers. A great atmosphere with solo diners even at the bar! Azarias is a competent and consistent go-to, especially for entertaining and intro... read more Azarias always delivers. A great atmosphere with solo diners even at the bar! Azarias is a competent and consistent go-to, especially for entertaining and introducing friends to its charms. Wonderful assortment of specials which could stand on their own, but study that menu…it has the most wonderful offerings. Polished and friendly service by Sophie (and kudos to Andrew in the background), well done by everyone.Vegetarian options: Lots of vegetarian options, right down to the avocado lime cheesecake!

We always come for oysters, at least every month, happy to have oysters restaurant nearby. And lobster risotto is amazing too. read more We always come for oysters, at least every month, happy to have oysters restaurant nearby. And lobster risotto is amazing too.

Pricey for what you get.Very loud.Had the mussels. They we just ok. Way too much tomato dollop to hide the few mussels crammed a small bowl $18. I received twic... read more Pricey for what you get.Very loud.Had the mussels. They we just ok. Way too much tomato dollop to hide the few mussels crammed a small bowl $18. I received twice the serving for the same price at similar establishment few days earlier. Cheapest glass of wine, red/white $18/8oz. I left hungry

The service was excellent and the atmosphere was great at this restaurant. We tried the shrimp tacos (a bit salty), risotto (a bit too starchy), smoked meat sli... read more The service was excellent and the atmosphere was great at this restaurant. We tried the shrimp tacos (a bit salty), risotto (a bit too starchy), smoked meat sliders (delicious), and kung pao chicken (too sweet). Despite some minor issues with the dishes, we had a enjoyable evening overall.

At the top of the list are the spicy shrimp tacos ($15), which were a bit disappointing. The shrimp was overly battered and greasy, and the sauce seemed to be j... read more At the top of the list are the spicy shrimp tacos ($15), which were a bit disappointing. The shrimp was overly battered and greasy, and the sauce seemed to be just Frank's Red Hot from a bottle. The shrimp itself was large and juicy, but the cabbage and corn filling lacked the fresh salsa promised on the menu. Instead, I recommend trying the Montreal smoked meat sliders ($10) as the number two option. Despite the dense bun, the thickly sliced meat was tender and flavorful, with just the right amount of fat for taste. The dish had a bit of spice and paired well with the mustard, while the pickle wedge added a nice touch. While Azarias' Brussels sprouts ($9) were decent, they suffered from relying too heavily on sun dried tomatoes and bacon, which overpowered the flavor of the sprouts. When done right, Brussels sprouts can be delicious, but this version fell short.