We had a dinner credit for 2 that we didn’t get to use before they suddenly shut down. Owners that take deposits without providing a service don’t deserve to be in business. Incompetent.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Kelly Franklin
Closed without notice. No communication and $600 credit card hold. Terrible customer service. Will not be back.
Alison Au
Unfortunately, we had a reservation on September 6th for a birthday, drove an hour from outside the city on recommendation from friends, got to the restaurant, and it was locked and closed.. not a soul in sight. No email, no phone call to let us know the restaurant would not be open. We have had this reservation for weeks, and there were others outside the restaurant in the exact same situation. As far as I'm concerned, there is ZERO excuse for this. Literally ANY warning even 1 or 2 hours before would have been the most minimally courteous thing to do as a business. There is no reason that exists that would make me understand how a restaurant could just close and not notify existing reservations or at least post it on social media. No one was answering the phone or social media messages. Entirely inexcusable. Another person waiting out front told me he came one day and for some reason they didn't have their liquor license operational, so clearly, there are some management issues here. All I know is I will not be attempting to go here ever again, and I will make sure everyone I know does not eat here. What a SHITTY way to treat people and potential customers. Luckily, Ossington has a plethora of amazing restaurants (Mamakas, Union, Boehmer, Cote de Boeuf, Paris Paris just to name a few), I would definitely check out literally anything else but this place because you never know, you might show up and they are closed with no warning.
Lex L
The experience was very disappointing.
I received an email yesterday asking me to confirm my attendance. My wife and I traveled from out of town to attend. When we arrived, the restaurant was closed with no notice, email, or phone call. Several other people were also standing outside in the same situation. While I understand that unforeseen circumstances can occur, it is unacceptable to leave people hanging without any communication.
Service: 1
Nikita Matsarski
Came here for a birthday a couple months ago. The food was good. The presentation was interesting (some dishes looked very unique). We had a tasting menu, so we didn't know what was coming. Overall we had about 6-7 dishes plus a dessert (everything shared). I liked that our server explained every single part of every dish plus paired wine with them. Seemed professional if I can say so. I give 4 stars for service only because it was busy and it felt like the servers were not giving us enough attention but, again, seemed like it was a busy night for them. Food and atmosphere 5 stars. Loved the interior. Very intimate.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Jorge A
Reservation for a birthday dinner with my girlfriend was cancelled a day before. Now I have to find something else super last minute. Very bad customer service and lack of professionalism from a “high end” restaurant.
Jioh Kim
Tasty food, cute drinks, amazing atmosphere, excellent service! We had the best experience at Pastiche. We did the 8 course signature dishes to try all farm, shore and garden.
The 8 courses started with sourdough, butter and olive oil platter, and continued with Squash Carpaccio, Prosciutto Croquette, Lamb Tartare, Herb & Garlic Shrimp, Tilefish with Chimichurri, Picanha Steak with Papas Bravas, and finally the dessert.
My favourite was the squash carpaccio surprisingly so. I loved the combination of sweet squash, nutty toppings, creamy ricotta and the hint of sourness from vinaigrette on arugula. Texture and flavours were so on point? It was a great start and the rest of the dishes were all extremely flavourful and very well portioned.
The entire experience was elevated by very friendly and knowledgeable servers, and the dark and intimate ambiance. We loved the little private booth seat! What an awesome night to celebrate a birthday.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christine Le
We arrived yesterday evening for the tasting menu and it was incredible! Vibes were just right at the restaurant, and the ambiance was relaxed. The flavours, textures, and portions of each dish were well thought out…and so delicious! Our servers were attentive and went above & beyond to explain each menu item to us. Above all, their attention to detail from the food, cutlery, and decor completed the experience. I would highly recommend Pastiche for any special occasion. PS. We were very full by the end. Portions were great despite some mixed reviews online.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Salma Biersack
Loved the atmosphere, the food, the service. Food was amazing,the waiter took his time to explain each dish to us. We got the seafood menu will definitely come back to try the meat one.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Citrus Marinated Olives
Liam Killeen
I'll make a bold statement - Pastiche is the best bar in Toronto, hands down. Completely unpretentious, and next level service. I've been 3-4 times, usually a month or so apart, and they remember my order every time I walk in the door. They're friendly, knowledgable, and my only goal in life is to love something as much as Matt loves describing cocktails. Perfect for a date, a casual drink, or getting together with a large group. It's a hidden gem, and other bars and restaurants should look at their service as an example. Looking forward to many more Thyme Square's and Gogo Juices in the near future.
***Also wanted to add, amazing pivot during the pandemic to make to-go cocktails through Nomad. Love everything that you all do!***
This popular spot can be a hit or miss for certain people. A lot of the dishes are creative and may not be for everyone. Reservation are recommended. A cool spot if you're looking for something a bit different and exotic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
edwina jobin
Went for a meal Saturday evening. Made reservations 2 nights before and were sat at the bar which was nice because you got to see the bartender in action creating their drinks.
The choices are 2 prix fixe meals options of 6 or 8 dishes with either Farm- meat, shore- seafood or garden- plant based. We were a table of 2 so we both had to have the same food choice. We opted for seafood. I would have liked to have a different option than my husband to try something else but that wasn't a big deal.
Dinner started with a plate of 4 flavored butters, olives and marcona almonds with warm focaccia bread. Ceviche and plantain chips, shrimps, scallop toast, fish with herb sauce And potatoes. It all finished off with a dessert.
Next was c
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Carlie Hanson
Made our reservation a month in advance after hearing great things about the dining experience at Pastiche and it was well worth it!My fiancé and I visited and shared the 8 course tasting menu with the cocktail pairings. The waiter began the evening by greeting us and asking if we had any dietary restrictions or allergies. We were not told what the courses would be ahead of time, only as they were being brought to our table were they announced.Our favorites were:-Squash carpaccio with chimichurri, soft cheese, and arugula-Tuna ceviche with pomegranate & plantain chips-Lamb tartare with crispy mushrooms and saffron-Sous vide beef with bone marrow and spicy potatoEven sharing between two people as small plates it was SO much food and we left very full and very satisfied. Dining at Pastiche is a fun experience from start to finish, would highly recommend for those with adventurous taste buds!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ceviche
Marina Mann
The seafood tasting menu was ok however it’s definitely overpriced and very salty food. Mocktails (no liquor license) are overpriced and gimmicky: my drink came in a ceramic mini bathtub—no thanks. Nice atmosphere and it’s quiet.
Nadine Tessier
It's almost fraudSecret fish and seafood secret menu…I understand that he doesn't give the menu in advance..Tartar with mayonnaise and ketchup flavor2 slices of breaded fish freeze, separate into threeCheese toasts that we never found the fish insideAll without an alcohol licenseTo flee
We had a dinner credit for 2 that we didn’t get to use before they suddenly shut down. Owners that take deposits without providing a service don’t deserve to be in business. Incompetent.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Closed without notice. No communication and $600 credit card hold. Terrible customer service. Will not be back.
Unfortunately, we had a reservation on September 6th for a birthday, drove an hour from outside the city on recommendation from friends, got to the restaurant, and it was locked and closed.. not a soul in sight. No email, no phone call to let us know the restaurant would not be open. We have had this reservation for weeks, and there were others outside the restaurant in the exact same situation. As far as I'm concerned, there is ZERO excuse for this. Literally ANY warning even 1 or 2 hours before would have been the most minimally courteous thing to do as a business. There is no reason that exists that would make me understand how a restaurant could just close and not notify existing reservations or at least post it on social media. No one was answering the phone or social media messages. Entirely inexcusable. Another person waiting out front told me he came one day and for some reason they didn't have their liquor license operational, so clearly, there are some management issues here. All I know is I will not be attempting to go here ever again, and I will make sure everyone I know does not eat here. What a SHITTY way to treat people and potential customers. Luckily, Ossington has a plethora of amazing restaurants (Mamakas, Union, Boehmer, Cote de Boeuf, Paris Paris just to name a few), I would definitely check out literally anything else but this place because you never know, you might show up and they are closed with no warning.
The experience was very disappointing.
I received an email yesterday asking me to confirm my attendance. My wife and I traveled from out of town to attend. When we arrived, the restaurant was closed with no notice, email, or phone call. Several other people were also standing outside in the same situation. While I understand that unforeseen circumstances can occur, it is unacceptable to leave people hanging without any communication.
Service: 1
Came here for a birthday a couple months ago. The food was good. The presentation was interesting (some dishes looked very unique). We had a tasting menu, so we didn't know what was coming. Overall we had about 6-7 dishes plus a dessert (everything shared). I liked that our server explained every single part of every dish plus paired wine with them. Seemed professional if I can say so. I give 4 stars for service only because it was busy and it felt like the servers were not giving us enough attention but, again, seemed like it was a busy night for them. Food and atmosphere 5 stars. Loved the interior. Very intimate.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Reservation for a birthday dinner with my girlfriend was cancelled a day before. Now I have to find something else super last minute. Very bad customer service and lack of professionalism from a “high end” restaurant.
Tasty food, cute drinks, amazing atmosphere, excellent service! We had the best experience at Pastiche. We did the 8 course signature dishes to try all farm, shore and garden.
The 8 courses started with sourdough, butter and olive oil platter, and continued with Squash Carpaccio, Prosciutto Croquette, Lamb Tartare, Herb & Garlic Shrimp, Tilefish with Chimichurri, Picanha Steak with Papas Bravas, and finally the dessert.
My favourite was the squash carpaccio surprisingly so. I loved the combination of sweet squash, nutty toppings, creamy ricotta and the hint of sourness from vinaigrette on arugula. Texture and flavours were so on point? It was a great start and the rest of the dishes were all extremely flavourful and very well portioned.
The entire experience was elevated by very friendly and knowledgeable servers, and the dark and intimate ambiance. We loved the little private booth seat! What an awesome night to celebrate a birthday.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We arrived yesterday evening for the tasting menu and it was incredible! Vibes were just right at the restaurant, and the ambiance was relaxed. The flavours, textures, and portions of each dish were well thought out…and so delicious! Our servers were attentive and went above & beyond to explain each menu item to us. Above all, their attention to detail from the food, cutlery, and decor completed the experience. I would highly recommend Pastiche for any special occasion. PS. We were very full by the end. Portions were great despite some mixed reviews online.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Loved the atmosphere, the food, the service.
Food was amazing,the waiter took his time to explain each dish to us. We got the seafood menu will definitely come back to try the meat one.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Citrus Marinated Olives
I'll make a bold statement - Pastiche is the best bar in Toronto, hands down. Completely unpretentious, and next level service. I've been 3-4 times, usually a month or so apart, and they remember my order every time I walk in the door. They're friendly, knowledgable, and my only goal in life is to love something as much as Matt loves describing cocktails. Perfect for a date, a casual drink, or getting together with a large group. It's a hidden gem, and other bars and restaurants should look at their service as an example. Looking forward to many more Thyme Square's and Gogo Juices in the near future.
***Also wanted to add, amazing pivot during the pandemic to make to-go cocktails through Nomad. Love everything that you all do!***
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
This popular spot can be a hit or miss for certain people. A lot of the dishes are creative and may not be for everyone. Reservation are recommended. A cool spot if you're looking for something a bit different and exotic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Went for a meal Saturday evening. Made reservations 2 nights before and were sat at the bar which was nice because you got to see the bartender in action creating their drinks.
The choices are 2 prix fixe meals options of 6 or 8 dishes with either Farm- meat, shore- seafood or garden- plant based. We were a table of 2 so we both had to have the same food choice. We opted for seafood. I would have liked to have a different option than my husband to try something else but that wasn't a big deal.
Dinner started with a plate of 4 flavored butters, olives and marcona almonds with warm focaccia bread. Ceviche and plantain chips, shrimps, scallop toast, fish with herb sauce And potatoes. It all finished off with a dessert.
Next was c
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Made our reservation a month in advance after hearing great things about the dining experience at Pastiche and it was well worth it!My fiancé and I visited and shared the 8 course tasting menu with the cocktail pairings. The waiter began the evening by greeting us and asking if we had any dietary restrictions or allergies. We were not told what the courses would be ahead of time, only as they were being brought to our table were they announced.Our favorites were:-Squash carpaccio with chimichurri, soft cheese, and arugula-Tuna ceviche with pomegranate & plantain chips-Lamb tartare with crispy mushrooms and saffron-Sous vide beef with bone marrow and spicy potatoEven sharing between two people as small plates it was SO much food and we left very full and very satisfied. Dining at Pastiche is a fun experience from start to finish, would highly recommend for those with adventurous taste buds!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ceviche
The seafood tasting menu was ok however it’s definitely overpriced and very salty food. Mocktails (no liquor license) are overpriced and gimmicky: my drink came in a ceramic mini bathtub—no thanks. Nice atmosphere and it’s quiet.
It's almost fraudSecret fish and seafood secret menu…I understand that he doesn't give the menu in advance..Tartar with mayonnaise and ketchup flavor2 slices of breaded fish freeze, separate into threeCheese toasts that we never found the fish insideAll without an alcohol licenseTo flee
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
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