Acqua Ristorante, Toronto

Staying in Toronto as part of my summer trip I visited a few eating places but this was the best in the heart of the city and reasonable value. Great wine list (I believe the owners actually import some of their own delicious european and Californian selections) and presentation of the food courses - lamb superb and all fresh veg and salads great. I would certainly go back to sample more deserts as I was trying to resist being greedy! A real mediterranean food gem the other side of the Atlantic.I can recommend it with confidence.

My fiance and I were considering Acqua for our wedding venue, but were rudely turned away by the arrogant event planner who could not be bothered to take 5 minutes away from standing in an empty restaurant to speak to us about the most important day of our lives. We were not warmly welcomed into the restaurant, but were instead left standing in the entrance as the event planner shoved a business card at us and said he had no time to deal with us because he had to oversee their lunch. Did I mention the restaurant was empty and we had stood outside the doors for 20 minutes until the staff finally decided to open their doors? My suggestion: Don't waste your time trying the food or hoping to experience the atmosphere of Acqua because they clearly don't have the time for us or anyone else.

The monk fish is extraordinary. Highly recommended and the service is impecable. Good space, good lighting, great place to take clients or a group of work colleagues.