Best Neighborhood Gem Restaurants in King East

food was so delicious. chill ambiance. we were stuffed by the end of the meal, had one drink each, and only paid $110 before tip. definitely coming back!

Great experience! wonderful location would recommend over the “Queen st” location. Ambiance was on point, perfect spot for a special date. Great food & well priced wine selection. *please try the tiramisu*

The menu for Winterlicious was lovely but because the restaurant was so busy the service was a bit inattentive - our server was very pleasant nevertheless. The Secrette Bar upstairs was a nice surprise - would return there next time - the atmosphere is more conducive to relaxing and I prefer small plates.

Appetizer: Maftoul is good! The puff pastry is very crispy and fragrant, and the meat filling is a Middle Eastern specialty with just the right taste. It retains the original flavor without being too strong. Main course: Braised lamp shank is delicious! The sauce has a bit of an oriental sauce-braised flavor, but with Middle Eastern spices. When the plate was served, you could smell the rich aroma of spices. The lamb was stewed very well, and my friend and I were so silent as we were busing on eating. lol Dessert: Baklava is too sweet to me. The server suggested ordering a baklava and a caramel pudding 🍮, which was very conscientious because baklava was really sweet to us, like eating syrup directly. Oh, and I suggest going for dinner because there will be a belly dancing performance in the evening. So I would recommend you to have a good dress, because the dancer will pull you up to dance with her.

I have always been curious about Ardo, as I live nearby and frequently walk past it; it always seems bustling with happy patrons. The food and service were both excellent. I highly recommend the Tartufo pasta and Salumi pizza!