Parcae - Toronto

We went to Parcae last night. A group of seven adults. Reservations were for 8:45. The menu is already pretty small but 50% of the items on the menu were sold o... read more We went to Parcae last night. A group of seven adults. Reservations were for 8:45. The menu is already pretty small but 50% of the items on the menu were sold out. Sold out??? Really? Saturday night and a restaurant of this calibre has no food? So disappointed. The server also took orders from one side of the table and didn't come to see if anyone else wanted to order food and drink so we had to call the restaurant manager over to take our order finally. Presentation was nice but food was mediocre and almost nothing available. Will never return!!

We joined several couples for an evening out at Parcae. The ambience was pleasant, although it became loud as the room filled up and thus hard to hear those eve... read more We joined several couples for an evening out at Parcae. The ambience was pleasant, although it became loud as the room filled up and thus hard to hear those even beside you. Maybe too many hard surfaces.Beware: cocktails (we had a Manhattan) start at $18! That's a rip off.The tuna appetizer was a bit bland. Not sure what it needed, but something should happen to kick it up a notch. The duck ravioli was amazing..properly seasoned, crispy bits on top, lovely braised duck filling. Our branzino filet was lovely too. Perfectly cooked, nicely seasoned and finished simply with lemon and olive oil. I'm not a fan peanut butter desserts, but the rest of the table found it delicious... really rich.Service was fun, engaged and helpful.

Went to Parcae with a group of friends, and while I appreciate the detail and care that goes into preparing the dishes and the attempt to use local ingredients,... read more Went to Parcae with a group of friends, and while I appreciate the detail and care that goes into preparing the dishes and the attempt to use local ingredients, the food just does not live up to the hype or price point. I will pay top dollar for a restaurant experience and food when it is worth it. The prices are way off here, and they are trying too hard to do something fancy and different. I would not recommend Parcae nor would I ever go back. (Any why is one big ravioli such a big deal? Its much more work to make many smaller ones...) Also, I love love lamb, the lamb ragu was a huge disappointment. It was missing everything.

This restaurant is a fantastic find with a trendy ambiance. It may be tucked away in the hotel basement, but the unique lighting feature gives the feeling of di... read more This restaurant is a fantastic find with a trendy ambiance. It may be tucked away in the hotel basement, but the unique lighting feature gives the feeling of dining in an elevated space.

For my main course, I chose the braised short ribs, which were incredibly tender and flavorful. The portion sizes were just right, leaving me feeling satisfied... read more For my main course, I chose the braised short ribs, which were incredibly tender and flavorful. The portion sizes were just right, leaving me feeling satisfied but not overly full. The service was friendly and attentive, and the overall experience was truly enjoyable. I will definitely be returning to Parcae in the future for another memorable meal. Winterlicious continues to introduce me to amazing restaurants like this one.