Watercolour Mediterranean Restaurant Unionville

Amazing experience! Really enjoyed the patio! Had the seafood risotto and it was truly delicious! Would go back anytime!

We started with the octopus appetizer—absolutely amazing, 5 out of 5. My peppercorn steak was also excellent, cooked perfectly and full of flavor. My wife's chicken dish, however, came in a very buttery sauce and was just average. The biggest disappointment was dessert: the chocolate fudge was dense, overly sweet, and nowhere near worth the $20 price tag. Service was lacking—our waitress was clearly overwhelmed and we had long waits for everything. Overall, some highlights, but several misses that took away from the experience.

I loved this place, the food and the service the only thing I didn't like about is that I did my reservation at 2:30 through open table and never explain that it is a changes of turn from lunch to dinner and they really rushed you out of the restaurant and most of the menu is not even available so I recommend that do not book it around that time because the service is not that great but anyway the food is soooo good and the staff are really friendly.

Food was ok but found a bit oily, not too many Mediterranean restaurant around the area, so it is quite pricey. Selection of glass of wine very very limited.

Amazing place and service! Really good food, too! It is expensive but its worth to go for a special occasion.

Made a special request and they made it happen. So great of them. Food is delicious. Thank you Watercolour!

I took my friend here for her birthday. The service was immaculate. Our server was Eric. He really went above and beyond which made the experience more memorable. He de-boned my branzino, was quick with all our requests and sang happy birthday so sweetly to my friend. The ambiance as well with a nice layout and decor. Only complaint is you can hear all the conversations around you so it can get loud with more people around.

Tried this place for the first time and wow, where has it been all my life? I've passed by it a hundred times and had no idea it was there! We ordered the Seafood Risotto and Seasonal Black Cod, both packed with flavour and absolutely mouthwatering. A bit on the pricey side, but totally worth it. Can't wait to go back and explore the rest of the menu!

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Wheelchair accessibility: Just ask Allesandro

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Seafood Grill, Rack of Lamb, King Salmon, Kale Salad, Beef Carpaccio, Tuna Tartare, Calamari Fritti, Grilled Sea Bass, Lemon Tart, Seafood Platter, Australian Wagyu Striploin, Greek Salad, Lamb Chops, Baked Feta, Lemon Meringue, Truffle, Lobster Roll, Gnocchi, Belgium Chocolate Cake, Mediterranean Octopus

The first time I came here they had just opened and I had a fantastic experience. The service was excellent and the food portions were plentiful.

However, this time around I did not have the same experience. They raised prices (used to be $30 per pasta and now it’s like $36+) and the portions became smaller.

The service we received was also very lacklustre - we came in on a late Sunday afternoon with a reservation and it took maybe 10 minutes to be seated. Then another 10 minutes for a server to bring us water and take our order. It was not busy at all, there were many empty tables as it was after the traditional lunch time.

Our server did not say two words to us and was very unfriendly. We ordered the calamari, short rib and prawn pasta. Everything was delicious, but we actually left feeling hungry because the portion size decreased. For almost $40 a pasta we expected way more.

The thing that annoyed us the most was that we ordered a coke to share. They gave it to us in a small cup, but did not provide us the rest of the can. It took 20 seconds to finish the cup because it was mostly ice. They gave us 1/3 a can of coke and charged full price for it. Ridiculous.

Overall, I would not come here again due to the insane prices and the decreased portion size. There are MANY other good pasta places that sell a dish for $20-25 and it comes with both flavour and size. This place is just another instagram shill now.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 2

Recommended dishes: Calamari Fritti, Gnocchi

My friend took me here for my birthday and I was so happy that we came! A gem in the Unionville area.

The baked feta was a great appetizer to share, best eaten immediately when it’s still warm. The combination of feta cheese, light and crisp phyllo, truffle honey and pistachio is such a delight! I just wished there’s more honey. The carpaccio is a great dish as well.

The grilled branzino (whole fish) was perfectly cooked. Some other places have too much char on the skin to the point that it gives a bitter taste. Watercolour did it well and I was able to enjoy every single part of the fish! The cherry tomatoes that came with the dish were packed with flavors too. The portion of this fish was big and could easily serve 2-3 people.

Pretty place overall. They have some unique set up for 2 where you it side by side (great for pictures!). Table of those setup is on the small side but adequate. I just found the one facing the hallway awkwardly positioned for customers.

Party of 4. Ordered an octopus for appetizer. 1 short ribs pasta, 1 lobster pasta and a seafood risotto. Unfortunately, only the appetizer was good. Both pastas were either over cooked or the texture itself is too soggy. The lobster was not fresh as well. The risotto was ok. Wayyyyyy too overpriced for the quality. Good service and good presentation tho. I am honestly unsure how it gets such a high review. Definitely wouldn't come back

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 4

Just one suggestion, I found the portions to be too small. Apart from that it was fabulous ?. Well done.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Grilled Sea Bass

Quite an experience, especially on Halloween when the area was bustling. It took about 20 minutes just to drive in, with all the twists and turns, but it was worth it for the atmosphere. The restaurant itself has a nice vibe, with a bar downstairs and seating upstairs, though it felt a bit cramped.
Their cheesecake stood out—light and not too dense, just the way I like it. The burrata was fresh and paired with tomatoes, a safe and classic combination, though I almost preferred eating the burrata on its own to really enjoy its flavor. The seafood paella was beautifully seasoned; the broth wasn't overly rich, which allowed the natural taste of the seafood to shine. The rice soaked up the sauce perfectly, though I found myself wanting a bit more of it!
In my view, any seasoning that overpowers the ingredients themselves is a failure, so I appreciated the Mediterranean-style cooking here that really lets the flavors come through. My only complaint is that the value could be better—it felt about 30% overpriced, which might be due to the location.
Service was friendly, though there’s room for improvement in the details. For example, when the dessert arrived, they forgot to bring dessert cutlery. I asked for a dessert fork and was given a large salad fork instead. When I asked for something smaller, the server promptly brought me a smaller one, and when I mentioned needing two, he quickly fetched a second. It’s likely a training issue, as this is really a basic service mistake.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Seafood Platter

“We were denied service because my wife was enjoying her coffee in a proper disposable cup. What a disappointment.”

Service: 1