Azarias - Toronto

I highly recommend this restaurant. Fine dining but also relaxed environment. Giving it a 4 because a few dishes didn't do it for me, personally and comparing t... read more I highly recommend this restaurant. Fine dining but also relaxed environment. Giving it a 4 because a few dishes didn't do it for me, personally and comparing to my experience and taste.Pleasant Sommelier, Quey. Great selection of wines. We went with Colognole Chianti Rafina. Very pleasant light wine to go with such flavouful dishes.Our server, was phenomenal, very attentive. Food came so fast. A beautiful olive oil and baguette is served while you chose your dishes and settle in PERFECT. Had 5 appis:Brussel Sprouts 3.5 lacked acidity and roast crunch. But good flavour!Indian Fried chicken sliders 4.5/10Duck Confit Tacos 4/10 could be 5 if add more pickled onion. It's so rich it just needs a tad more acid. Which they happily gave us.The salmon cakes we 3/10Heard from the table next to us that the Kingsway sliders were to die for so we will definitely be back to try more dishes!

After learning my birthday needed to be cancelled due to COVID, I decided to treat myself to a Saturday lunch at Azarias. My server, Hannah, was delightful! She... read more After learning my birthday needed to be cancelled due to COVID, I decided to treat myself to a Saturday lunch at Azarias. My server, Hannah, was delightful! She recommended a lovely wine pairing for their heavenly short ribs and engaged in easy, friendly conversation that I ended up enjoying what could have been a rather sad day.The vibe was quiet, the food was exquisite, the service kind and attentive. I’m never disappointed with this local gem.

Great cocktails and lovely mini bites. Would definitely recommend the fish/shrimp read more Great cocktails and lovely mini bites. Would definitely recommend the fish/shrimp

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.