Volo - Toronto

First thing: get the anchovies. They are not salty, boney, fishy strips from a can, but rather marinated with lemon and just a touch of salt. Don't debate them,... read more First thing: get the anchovies. They are not salty, boney, fishy strips from a can, but rather marinated with lemon and just a touch of salt. Don't debate them, just get the anchovies. Pizza is also fantastic, with a thick, focaccia-like crust that isn't greasy, delicious sauce that tastes like tomato, quality pepperoni, and fresh mozzarella. Beer is why I was here, and it did not disappoint! Six (6! cask conditioned options. I was able to try five of them, all great, the golden ale was my favorite with a flowery hop aroma and flavor. The best beer of the night was the Gusto—a collaboration beer with Tooth Nail—a Biere de Garde. Golden, bready, spicy, and refreshing. I bought several cans to bring home. Nice to see lots of beers with moderate alcohol percentages, every beer I ordered was between 3.9% and 5.5%. Everyone working was knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the beer. Yaz and Hannah—who must be best friends—were able to give spot-on beer suggestions. Matty pulled a perfect pint and recommended the anchovies. So glad we found this Toronto gem!

We didn't get to have a table as they were very busy but even standing at the bar here is a good time. Really great music, amazing drinks and great food! Didn't... read more We didn't get to have a table as they were very busy but even standing at the bar here is a good time. Really great music, amazing drinks and great food! Didn't expect the pizza to be as spicy as it was but it made for an exciting evening. The atmosphere is really cool with the industrial look. The servers are funny and they played some nice oldies that were good to dance to. It's great for a pre-drink!

Came here for drinks and had a really fun time. It’s nice and cozy with cool decor. We managed to snag a table (one of the ones that was actually a barrel), and... read more Came here for drinks and had a really fun time. It’s nice and cozy with cool decor. We managed to snag a table (one of the ones that was actually a barrel), and I remember really appreciating the fact that it had a lot of hooks on the wall for jackets and bags. There are two sections, so if you can’t find a spot make sure you go around to the other side. You order your drinks at the bar. The bartenders were really friendly and fun to chat with which I appreciated! This definitely had more of a intimate restaurant/bar vibe, so not really the place to get a quick drink. But it would be a great place to take a date or catch up with friends. Definitely come a bit earlier though because it gets packed.

This is a fantastic bar with a lovely patio that overlooks a peaceful street. There is a wide variety of beers to satisfy any craft beer lover. The brewery is l... read more This is a fantastic bar with a lovely patio that overlooks a peaceful street. There is a wide variety of beers to satisfy any craft beer lover. The brewery is located in a nearby building, and both the pilsner and pale ale I sampled were excellent. They also have a bottle shop where you can purchase beers and wine. The bartenders were very enthusiastic, and Tyler, in particular, came over to chat with us. He ensured we had everything we needed and made some great recommendations.

First of all, the atmosphere is fantastic—something I've really missed since moving here from Europe. I ordered a meat and cheese platter along with a pizza, an... read more First of all, the atmosphere is fantastic—something I've really missed since moving here from Europe. I ordered a meat and cheese platter along with a pizza, and I also sampled two different beers. The food and drinks were amazing! I can't wait to bring my friends next time. The staff was also very nice; they were friendly and cheerful. I absolutely recommend this place!