Sara - Toronto

Super unique and delicious dinner in Sara. We ordered most of their menus and everything was delicious. Service was great and restaurant was clean and tidy. I l... read more Super unique and delicious dinner in Sara. We ordered most of their menus and everything was delicious. Service was great and restaurant was clean and tidy. I love the Vibes.

SARA is one of my favourite restaurants in Toronto. It is a cozy spot with an imaginative and changing menu. The dishes are all bursting with flavour and differ... read more SARA is one of my favourite restaurants in Toronto. It is a cozy spot with an imaginative and changing menu. The dishes are all bursting with flavour and different textures. Be sure to check out the fried chicken and save room for dessert! There is both indoor and outdoor seating. Be sure to make a reservation ahead of time so you can be sure to. Great service and great staff.

I visited Sara on Feb 1, 2024 with a Wagjag voucher for their six dish tasting menu. Wagjag related information is added at the end.Overall, I enjoyed this vege... read more I visited Sara on Feb 1, 2024 with a Wagjag voucher for their six dish tasting menu. Wagjag related information is added at the end.Overall, I enjoyed this vegetable heavy meal with a great variety. The ingredients and cooking techniques are pretty simple without complex flavours and high technicality but well balanced and great for its price at its regular price though, I would’ve expected a higher level of craft. With ‘safe’ dishes, there was no ‘miss’ for me, which is why I am giving 5 for food (4 at the regular price), but I do question its validity to be on Michelin’s guide especially in comparison to other cities’ lists.Portion wise, though we were served Ikura Latke twice by the restaurant’s mistake, I was starting to get full after their third course, Chopped Salad. By the time main course (Fried Chicken and Delicata Squash) came around, I was stuffed. I’d also like to note that Fried Chicken portions are not consistent. I assume and hope they try to keep them consistent, but from other review pictures and social media stories/posts, you can tell that their portion varies.In terms of atmosphere, from its brick wall exterior to its minimal and tasteful interrior, the design was enjoyable. Washrooms were also great single units, clean, Aesop handwash. The only miss is that the tables are very close to each other, which can have a big impact on your experience depending on who’s sitting next to you.Service was the most questionable part about the evening. While timing of the dishes coming out was perfect and our server was polite, she was inexperienced, not personable, and scatterbrained, which made some encounters awkward at best. Other waitstaff will run your dishes and fill up water, but there was absolutely no check up during the service. One of the waitstaff would also abruptly drop the dish onto the table making an unpleasant sound with no explanation of the dish, bringing us back to a nofrill place in Chinatown or an university cafeteria. Other than taking the order, bussing the plates, and bringing the bill, there was no service, yet we were charged 18% auto gratuity for 2 guests, which was not mentioned anywhere on the menu, Wagjag website, Sara’s website, or before/during/after the service. Yet when I was paying, the machine still asked for an additional tip. Giving 3 star for service again for its voucher price but at the regular price and considering its Michelin status, I would normally give 2, not a pass.The voucher came to $108.09 with a 10% off promo on Wagjag. This was a great deal for two people including a glass of house wine each, which could be substituted for beer or mocktail. Wagjag advertises it as $177 value, but it would be added up to $171 assuming that portion sizes are the same as a la carte, which I cannot speak for. At the restaurant, they will charge for tax, tip, and anything else you add on. As mentioned earlier, there is an automatic gratuity of 18% even for our table of two, which was not mentioned anywhere and at anytime, leaving not the best last impression unfortunately when the overall evening went decently.If you have membership with Somm, you can get a free ‘Kefir Courage’.Vegetarian options: I did not opt for this, but there were vegetarian substitutes available, and the overall meal is vegetable heavy.

We came for Summerlicious, but the $89 tasting menu at SARA quickly stole the show. Some dishes leaned a little salty for my taste, but overall, the variety and... read more We came for Summerlicious, but the $89 tasting menu at SARA quickly stole the show. Some dishes leaned a little salty for my taste, but overall, the variety and quality made for a really satisfying meal. Highlights from the tasting menu: • Chopped salad: this might be one of the best salads I’ve had this year. It's giving fresh, balanced, flavour-packed. • Bay scallop: My second favorite dish here. The cauliflower crema was silky smooth, the yuzu relish added a gentle brightness, and the chicken crackling gave it that nice crunch. • Argentinian shrimp: delicious on its own, but that tandoori carrot purée? Chef’s kiss. • Wagyu reuben: their most recommended dish, though a bit salty for me. Other bites like the NY striploin, tuna tartare, hamachi sashimi, and latke with ikura were also beautifully done. And we ended on a sweet note with their profiterole. All in all, great food, lovely space, and amazing service. I definitely see myself coming back just for the chopped salad ehehe. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Hosted a bridal shower for my sister at Sara. All the guests had nothing but great things to say about everything. The team was so great to plan the event with,... read more Hosted a bridal shower for my sister at Sara. All the guests had nothing but great things to say about everything. The team was so great to plan the event with, and highly attentive! Highly recommend for events (and of course regular dinner service because the prix fixe menu is delicious) Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5