We happened upon this gem while going to another restaurant in the neighbourhood. The other restaurant we planned to visit was unavailable for dining in, so we opted for this one. We don’t live in the area. It was a pleasant surprise after reading the reviews. I can see that this is an area with many Spanish/Latinos, and the restaurant had the South American flare. We ordered the mussels as appetizer. It came in a good portion and was fresh and delicious. I decided to get the whole sea bass as my main course as I missed having one since I was in Europe last year. It truly gave me the feeling of dining in Europe. The service was friendly and the atmosphere was classy and quaint. They have lots of regular customers who knew the owner by name which just shows that this place is popular in the neighbourhood. It’s just a lovely experience.

This place has such great vibes and its the perfect place to chill with friends. Great comfort food and drinks. The service and ambiance is amazing. The owner of this place was so sweet. Really felt at home at this restaurant. I will definetly return to try other dishes on the menu.

While the strip loin was fairly good, the feta scalloped potatoes that come with it are absolutely heavenly. Especially if you top it with their gorgonzola cream. The dining experience loses to none, with lovely music and attentive but relaxed staff. This was my favorite dining experience during my trip to Toronto and my greatest regret of it is not going here earlier.

By far, this is the best restaurant on St Clair West. From the amazing food and drinks to the nice background music and comfortable chairs. I've seen this place keeping the same high standars as the first day they opened. Run by the most wonderful owners who excel at customer service. Highly recommended for any occasion 👌

The reviews are accurate. This place is doing a great job on all fronts. Excellent food, lovely service - Maria was delightful - and the atmosphere was bright and easy. Highly recommend.

This is probably my new favorite restaurant in the city. Food was unbelievably delicious. We couldn’t stop yumming until the plates were empty. Service was excellent!! I’d give it more stars if I could. We got a little late for the brunch menu and they still made the greatest omelette for us. We also had their eggplant appetizer, which was a outstanding as well as the mushroom risotto that has the perfect amount of creaminess, earthy flavor and spices to delight your palate. You can tell the chef has complete control on what’s happening on each dish and nothing it’s randomly thrown in there. Just go, you’re not gonna regret it!

Generous portions, everything we ordered was delicious. They served baguette was served with hummus while we waited for our order, the bread was yummy. The roasted beets were on point, the appetizer plate so humongous, it could be shared by several people. The calamari was crispy yet not too chewy and came with a nice sauce. The beef cheek and tongue was fall-off-the-bone tender. A couple of good vegetarian options as well. A wide variety of mixed drinks rounded out the meal perfectly. We didn’t have reservations, but came before the dinner crowd. The service was fine.

The food here is absolutely amazing and tasty! It's incredibly delicious. I had the Chicken Liver and Grilled European Sea Bass, and they were soooooooo yummy! 😘🤩 At first, I wasn't sure if I would enjoy eating here, but the food turned out to be really good, with a superb freshness. It was a truly wonderful experience.😋😋😋😋❤️❤️❤️

Delicious food Shrimp and lemon and cheese perfect Spinach nice. Great staff will get back soon

What an incredible experience. We were blown away at how great these dishes were. Excellent service and patio atmosphere, we felt very well taken care of and enjoyed the vibrancy of St. Claire, but also like we had a private lunch. The bread was very soft and warm, hummus was smooth and creamy, delicious starter! The eggplant parmesan appetizer was phenomenal, perfectly cooked, creamy tomato sauce drizzled over an eggplant that nearly melts in your mouth. The breadcrumb and minced garlic add a nice contrast of crunchy texture to the smoothness. The vegetarian mushroom omellete did not disappoint. Again, wowed by the flavors and perfectly combined mushrooms, grilled peppers, caramelized onions and savory sauce. Side salad was also a wonderful accompanied bit of fresh greens. Perfect portion sizes, both filling and satisfying. Again, extremely pleased and highly highly recommended! Will definitely come back to check out other entrées and desserts! You will not be disappointed, just go.

If I could give ten stars to this place, I would. Impeccable food, excellent customer service, comforting and cozy atmosphere for a romantic date, friends dinner, and a solo cup of coffee! Absolute must to try feta shrimps, lamb with pomegranate sauce, and eggplant Parmigiano (and anything else that they have on the menu. Honestly, the food is just fantastic!!!) This restaurant is a hidden gem on St Clair. You're visited once you'll want to come back for more!

This place was great! We ordered the Shrimp Linguine and Crespelle - both were very tasty, though for me the Crespelle was particularly delicious. The rose sauce especially was flavourful and downright decadent. For dessert I got the tiramisu and a cappuccino and it was perfect. While I've had better tiramisu, this one was definitely at the top of the list, and the cappuccino was very well pulled with no excessive bitterness and a really nice and soft finish. If you're looking for an Italian place in the area I highly recommend checking out Barista & Chef.

Unassuming from the outside, warm and cozy on the inside. Food was incredible and the owner friendly. I highly recommend Barista and Chef.

Pros: small quiet place, personal touch with the chef taking orders and helping to bring items to the table. Free bread with hummus, small outdoor space. Cons: My table was not wiped clean when I sat down, glass of wine was on the pricier side. I took a spot that I am assuming had just become vacant. I ordered the crespelle which was unexpectedly delicious. Small menu options but I prefer that as it allows for more attention to the dishes prepared. It is an ideal place for dinner on your own too as you will not be rushed. I would go again to try other menu items.

I have never been disappointed at this restaurant - food and service are always excellent. Their customer service hit a new peak when they were able to accommodate a last minute change in our party of 8. Love it!!