Signatures Restaurant

Signatures Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Gillian VIP

   Toronto16 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 12, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Truly, Signatures is one of the best-kept secrets of the Annex. Consistently excellent food, accommodating servers, quiet enough that you can have a good conversation -- no need for shouting as in so many other restaurants in this city. I'm writing this review because my husband and I made the wisest of choices to reserve for Signature's special event celebrating Rioja wines. It was pricey at first glance at $250 per person all in, but by the end of the superb five course meal paired with abundant servings of excellent wines, we knew it was a bargain. Standouts? The Seafood Paella -- the best I have ever tasted. (Indeed, I usually abhor octopus -- but the piece nestled on my plate with shrimps and chorizo was succulent, not at all chewy, and deliciously flavoured.) Also rating 6 stars: the individual Beef Wellingtons. These were a triumph of technique and flavour with the crispest crust on the exterior -- a moist and tender and perfectly cooked 5 ounces of tenderloin inside. Marina, our hostess from the Faustino wine regions/vintners, was a delight -- giving just the right amount of commentary on each of the wines served. And the wait staff (as always at Signatures, I might add) were attentive without being obtrusive and most accommodating to ensure each of us was comfortably seated. As a final note, I gave the ambience only four stars -- not five -- because although our table was exquisitely set with linens and a gorgeous centerpiece of flowers, we felt lost in the large space. The restaurant can accommodate so many diners that the small group who attended felt swallowed up in the space. I couldn't help thinking about all the folk who would have truly appreciated this meal but who either hadn't heard about it or were not able to dine that night. They missed something really special.
   

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   Cathy

   Toronto4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 26, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our first experience at Signatures was exceptional - from start to finish. Highly recommend!!
   

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   Dr. Bryn

   Montreal5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 24, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent quality, nice ambiance, great friendly service.
   

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   Katalin

   Toronto2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 12, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Perfect restaurant to entertain clients. There is no disturbing sounds so that we could discuss matters calmly without raising our voices and no fear of being overheard. Will return before every concert at Telus Centre for the performing arts.
   

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   Aiza

   Toronto1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 6, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I went here recently with a friend of mine on my birthday for tea, the place very clean and beautifully decorated. The staff here were polite and the young lady that was our server was very friendly and she put a happy birthday message on our tray! The food and tea were great in terms of presentation and flavour. There was also a lot of variety in the types of tea and food! Awesome place overall, would recommend! :)
   

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   Rosemary VIP

   Toronto18 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 14, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   A lovely atmosphere for a quiet lunch with a friend. Great service, tasty options.
   

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   Eric

   New York City3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 3, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   If you want to have lunch in the Bloor/Ave Rd area, this is an excellent place. It's QUIET, good for conversation, meetings, and the food is excellent.
   

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   Judy

   Toronto2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on February 26, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Hotel restaurants are not hip. The tables are far apart and they don’t play loud music so you can actually have a conversation without needing to shout. They don’t rush you through. The food was excellent and reasonably priced. The location can’t be beat - Bloor Street just west of Avenue Road -close to U of T , the ROM, and Koerner Hall. A hidden gem.
   

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   Robert

   Toronto1 review

   2.0

   Dined on February 8, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   The service was slow despite not being overly busy. The food was not great. Hamburger was overcooked and dry...finally got some mustard by the time it wss ice cold buy no relish or tomato or lettuce possible. Did not know there was o ly thw winterlude menu available. Choices were scant and the value wss poor. Dessert was also poor. Apple crisp ws pure sugar with a tablespoon of ice cream and chocolate cheescake did not seem to be what it was supposed to be. We won't be back.
   

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    Marg

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    The food was amazing. Loved every bite. The service was top notch. The wait staff exceptional. Although alone at my table, I was surrounded by caring staff. Thank you.
    

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