Outstanding find at every level. We are New Yorkers and my wife and I had some work at the TD Canada Trust bank on Bloor street before we had to take an afternoon flight back home. We called the restaurant at 11:20 (they open at 11:30 am) saying we were pressed for time and they let us in and seated us promptly (we had no reservations of course). My wife is vegetarian so they put together a... more

This is a great place to eat. The presentation could be worked on a little. The food most of the time has a good collaboration of flavours, but sometimes they're a little off on certain dishes. The fish is delicious here, with a nice blend of veggies and delicious sauces.

I enjoy most the 1$ oysters on Wednesday and Thursday's !! And btw it is easy to park to eat here too.

Food was good but weird....they took my credit card to charge it instead bringing the mobile reader, that they used at the adjacent table, they took my cc and charged it then brought it back.. I didn't like that at all. Service was okay but had to constantly ask for water service which was a but tedious . MIght give it another try

Came here after work for Winterlicious.

Atmosphere was very nice and intimate. Definitely a good restaurant to come to for a date. Crowd I would say is 26+.

Had the beef carpaccio, which consisted of parmesan cheese, lemon confit, compressed cucumbers and black olives. Very lovely starter appetizer, as I enjoyed the meat. For the main, I had beef strip loin and the Ontario cheese plate.

My... more

First time here with a group of 6 - three couples - for Summerlicious 2015, $35pp.

We all ordered different appetizers, mains, desserts... and ended up ordering almost the entire Summerlicious menu between 6 people so we tried everything. I don't think a single person was unhappy with anything. A pitcher of sangria was easily shared between 6 people.

Beautiful presentations, delicate balance... more

The food was good, the servers were friendly and efficient.
Lovely presentation.

Unlike others, I was here for the buck-a-shuck oyster deal. The deal is on every Wednesday and Thursday, starting at 4pm.

So I reserved a table for 8 and 3 of us were there first. I was very impressive with the service, very welcoming and friendly. We dressed in jeans and tees, with backpacks and messy hair. We didn't dress formal enough compare to other customers around (some restaurants will... more

I've been to Pangaea three times, twice for Winterlicious and once for their regular menu.

First Winterlicious in 2013 impressed me a lot, I still remember the quail app which was deliciously tender. This led me to try their regular menu afterwards, where I had the duck confit that was also extremely flavourful.

Unfortunately, the Winterlicious menu I had this year was a bit disappointing.
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Underwhelmed
Went for winterlicious, had higher expectations of the service & food. Especially for Yorkville area. the best item on my prix fixed dinner was the appi, which was the beef carpaccio; my lamb entre was 75% lamb fat then meat. The dessert was more biscotti then creme Brûlé. Which was disappointing.
I had been very specific in my reservation in stating that one of the ppl attending... more

Winterlicious lunch here was quite pleasant. One of my favourite places to go to in the city. Service was excellent and welcoming and we were seated right away.

Appetizer was beef carpaccio which had quite a bit going on. I had a hard time appreciating the flavours but the presentation was spectacular.
Main course was the lamb which was quite disappointing. A very tough piece of meat, but I... more

Came here for Winterlicious lunch and had a pleasant time. Food was great and nicely plated, and the server was attentive and very friendly. I ordered the beef carpaccio, mushroom risotto, and chocolate cake, while my bf ordered the pear and endive salad, lamb and creme brulee. I loved all but the cake; it was a little dense and hard.

Visited during Winterlicious with friends. Total: 7 pax. They were running a bit late. Had to wait 20 mins so we were quite hungry by 8:40.

For the appetizer, we sampled the mushroom soup, beef carpaccio and pear and endive salad. The soup was hot and enjoyable. The carpaccio was also tasteful. The pear was a mild disappointment, not much taste.

As for entrees, we had the duck breast,... more

I organized a celebratory dinner for a colleague at Pangaea because it was close to work and in Yorkville. Below is the letter I wrote in appreciation. I highly recommend this place for special occasions and am happy to know there are still restaurants in this city that pay attention to detail. I can't wait to return to sample the regular menu ( we had a group dinner, which was still fantastic!... more

We came here for dinner on a whim, and oh what a delicious whim it proved to be!

For an appetizer, I had the chilled melon soup which was perfect on a warm evening in September & my husband raves over the grilled calamari. I selected the mushroom risotto for my main, which was delightfully creamy but still light with shaved green beans and cherry tomatoes garnishing the brothy risotto. My... more

I came here with some friends and had a great experience. The service was great, we were seated promptly and the waiter was super friendly and knowledgeable. The restaurant was really elegant and understated which I liked.

I had the steak which was cooked perfectly. It was absolutely delicious and I am really picky about steak! Everyone in our party was pleased with their food which is rare... more

We had another lovely light lunch here on a quiet Saturday. A dozen oysters, east and west coast, a terrific salad with figs, goat cheese and a mustard dressing, a shared chocolate souffle, and a glass of wine. Simply lovely.
The review should be 4 ½.

Fantastic food. Grilled calamari, recommended by our server, was excellent. Melon soup was very refreshing for a summer afternoon.

I came here with a group for my friend's birthday party. They were a bit late seating us which was fine because we were quite a large party.

We all went for the Summerlicious menu ($35). I got the tuna tartare (with shaved radish, coriander, Shibori yuzu gel, crisp shallots), three way lamb (oven roasted lamb loin, charred lamb sweetbreads, sous-vide lamb kidney on cous cous with mustard seed,... more

wow

Food and service outstanding!! Our lunch started with tableside bread service offering a selection of fresh delicious breads. I had the liver which was cooked to a perfect medium served with vegetables that were also cooked and seasoned beautifully, the blueberry compote had a hint of cloves and was a perfect compliment to the dish. My husband had the burger... more

Service was good, but the portions were laughably small, even for a summerlicious menu. I do not mind a conservative portion but the taste did not make up for it. Pretty to look at, but nothing overly flavourful. I won't be returning.

Lovely as always

The service is outstanding and the food absolutely amazing too. What else can you ask for?! I'll be back for sure! Summerlicious or not!

Enjoyable

The dining experience at Panagaea was wonderful. The food was great. Our waiter was friendly and the service was quick considering the restaurant was quite busy. Some nice classical or soft music would have been good as the ceilings are high and the acoustics sharp. The restaurant is open concept and it was a little hard to hear my dining friend at times. Overall a wonderful experience. Thank you!

Would come back again!

As a group, we have been to Pangaea for lunch on the last day of Summerlicious. The dining room started out empty at 11:30 and slowly filled so the noise level went from quiet to moderate. The wait staff was friendly and accomodating. Food portions were small but we left feeling full, it was artfully plated and very pleasing to the eye. Thanks Pangaea!

Small portions

The presentation was lovely, but the portions were small. I had the tuna as part if the summerlicious menu and I enjoyed it.

Great food, poor service

We chose to come to Pangaea for this year's summerlicious because we've been there before and always had great food and great service. I ordered the mushroom soup, seared tuna and the chocolate souffle cake. The portion of the main course was quite small as it only included three slices of tuna but the flavours were excellent. The soup was a very good portion and the flavouring was great. The... more

Disapointed

We went to this restaurant and ordered the Winterlicious menu. Some of the items were the same as their regular menu but we soon found out that only the name of the dish was the same. The portions were very small. I mean very small. The food tasted good but I am glad we paid 35$ a person. Will I go back? Not sure. This left a sour taste in my mouth. They should have charged 45$ and offer the... more

Very disappointing

The Summerlicious clients are treated like 2nd class citizens, the portions are tiny, the food bland ... I wouldn't recommend it to any one for Summerlicious.

On my way to an evening class, I decided to check out Pangaea as it was close it happened to be on the Summerlicious 2014 participating list.

I booked a 4:45PM to be sure I had a spot. But given it was a Tuesday, the restaurant would not be as busy at that time. As soon as I arrived a manager and some servers greeted me and noted my booking as well as request to be finished within an hour. I... more

Summerlicious

Like others, we visited Pangaea and ordered the Summerlicious menu. Without going into detail on each course it was good, but not great. I wonder whether they utilize dishes from their existing menu or create a special one just for Summerlicious? Regardless, although a competent meal, based upon this experience I wouldn't rush back to pay up for the standard... more

disappointed,

althought the food is good, however, service is extremly poor (3 of us dining last night during the summerlicious, the server whos actually not friendly - propbably we not order any wines..) When we start our main course, my girl friend actually can't eat the duck breast just too raw and request to re-cook. Another waiter listen then (not serve our table) turn to ask our server come to take... more

Nice Decor

The place is situated near the bay/bloor area to fit for fine dining and is decorated nicely. The service was attentive and friendly. Had the Summerlicious menu, which was okay in terms of flavour/variety. The main course was a bit salty, otherwise wasn't bad at all. This place is worth a try for all you foodies out there.

Summerlicious 2014

I tried out the dinner menu at Pangaea for Summerlicious. I had the salad, duck and lemon bar for appetizer, main course and desert.The food was great for the most part. As the restaurant is considered fine dining the price was reasonable given the 3 course meal. The portions were small for the main course. However the overall experience was excellent. The server and manager regularly asked if... more

Pangaea never disappoints. It remains one of my favourites.

We went to Pangaea on a Friday night for Summerlicious. We made reservations for 7 PM, four people. We were seated as soon as arriving and approached by our waitress not too long after sitting down. I'm not sure if she just had an "off" sense of humour or whether she was actually trying to be pretentious, but she noticed that I had been looking at their wine list and must have overheard my... more

nice place

We found this lovely place which is walking distance from our hotel. My fiancee and I were celebrating our engagement and was wondering what a Canadian cuisine would taste like. The food potion is typical of fine dining and it seems abit French with the bread. I wish they gave more bread instead of just one small thin slice each time. We was lucky to be in Toronto in time for Summerlicious,... more

I came to Pangea with some friends and it was a really good experience. First I have to say the restaurant did a great job at catering to my Lactose/Gluten free diet. Second, our waiter was really attentive, which I think is uber important. Our meals were all delicious and the ambiance was nice. The portions were on the smaller side (expected of high end restaurants) but we all left satisfied.
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Went there for Summerlicious and was very disappointed. Food portions were extremely tiny; my soup was excellent but the main meal, the duck, was unedible very tough and full of grizzles. I ate there many times before but when they do a winterlicious or summerlicious menu the quantity is ridiculous they probably shouldn't offer that kind of menu as it is detrimental to their reputation.

Heart of Toronto

This restaurant is a beautiful space in Yorkville with marvellous flavours and convenient parking on Cumberland. The wait staff were exceptional playing both to elderly parents celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary and two three kids in the 10 to 15 year age range. Outstanding all-round experience!

We tried the Summerlicious menu at Pangaea and it was tasty, service excellent and atmosphere was okay

The Summerlicious menu for lunch at Pangaea which offered 3 courses for $20 (great pricing) and a good variety in all 3 courses. 2 of us had the tomato and mozzarella salad which was VERY tiny. A couple of slices of cherry tomatoes and a larger slice of another variety with 2 small mini slices of Boccancini. It was so... more

Great food. However not good for large groups. The portions were quite small. Service was average. I expected a bit more.

before the tectonic plates separated

Dined as part of the Toronto Summerlicious promotion. Would usually be too expensive for my budget, but that's the great thing about Summerlicious - one can better able afford expensive establishments choosing from the prix fixe menu. I had chilled melon soup, lamb with sweetbreads and a chocolate soufle cake. Started with sangria. Portions were very small but everything was... more

I thought my main dish, pork belly was too fatty. The desert was fabulous and the starter nice.

Consistantly good food

Been lunched and dined there occasionally past 10 years.
Always nice food, good service, and very pleasant place to have a meal with family and friends.

Summerlicious 2014

Pangaea is one of my favorite restaurants and didn't disappoint. The candied beet salad was delicious with a nice tart dressing. I then had the duck and it was beatifully cooked and served with a really tasty puree and vegetables. Dessert was really good as well (caramel ice cream with great sauces) except I didn't really care for the chocolate souffle. It had too much cocoa powder on the... more

Fantastic!

A very enjoyable Summerlicious menu. Wonderful presentation.

Watch out for screaming children

The food and service were excellent. We however had a screaming child next to us that never stopped wailing. Did not stay for a coffee because of the child. Unfortunately we could not wait to get away from the irritation. Too bad because everything else was superb.

Summerlicious

Panagaea is my go-to restaurant and they always do a great job. This is was my 3rd "licious" at the restaurant and it was the best one yet.

Great experience

I loved everything. service, food, and atmosphere but only thing I didn't like was the small amount of food.

Consistently great food & service

Pangaea is a terrific restaurant with consistently excellent food, professional service and a relaxed ambiance. We have been there many times for their regular menu and also during Toronto's restaurant promotions Winterlicious and Summerlicious. Pangaea's prix fixe menu during these promotions is just as excellent as their regular menu. Service is also excellent. This sets them apart from many... more

girlsnight

5 ladies gathered for dinner and the food was great. Our waiter recommended the Liver and he was absolutely right, melted in your mouth. He was very attentive and had a sense of humour. The soup of the day, cauliflower curry, was also delicious. It was a quiet night, not too busy, being the night before Summerlicious. Please note the Public Transit info on the website is not correct, it is Bay... more

When you walk in you can't help but feel royal. The service is amazing and the whole place looks on point.

The issue is though besides the beautiful paintings and the cozy dinning Hall, you really go the restaurant to eat. It's make you feel relaxed and once you're ready to dig into the food the horror begins.

I went there only because a friend of mine would stop talking about the place.... more

Fantastic place to eat when shopping at Bloor-Yorkville. They serve a menu full of things I would honestly like to eat (which I can't say for many restaurants in Toronto). Their food is simple, unpretentious and always always delicious.

My favourite thing to eat is the Angel Hair Pasta (served with Fresh Prawns) and the skinny side of fries (good texture, excellent flavour, and salted... more

Perfect dinner with friends

We took two friends for dinner as a 'thank you' and couldn't have chosen a better place. The food was outstanding (have the risotto!) and delightful service. Would definitely return if in Toronto again. I know our friends will

Good quality restaurant

Had a business dinner for two here and received excellent service with good food and wine.
Prices are reasonable for what you get.
Recommended

Very mediocre

Very disappointing! Started with lobster bisque at suggestion of server. Worst ever--weird congealed texture, fishy odd taste, like the stock came from a can. Next course was a crab cake appetizer that served as my main course. Very small, and crab was not fresh. It was edible in a soggy sort of way. Server was kind enough to take bisque... more

Always terrific.

Pangaea is one of my favourite spots. The tables are nicely spaced and the perfect for private conversation. It's a great restaurant for a business meeting or a quiet meal with close friends. The service is attentive but not intrusive and there's always a friendly greeting from co-owner, Peter. The food is of the highest quality, light, great for healthy eating and just delicious. The desserts... more

Best Liver in Toronto!

This has been and continues to be the "go-to" place for liver. Always done to perfection. The bread never disappoints. And a great wine list. Right now they are serving oysters -- DELICIOUS West Coast oysters !! And attentive service.

Great restaurant...amazing food!

Really enjoyed my meal, the waiter was lepful in recommending appetizers and desserts, especially the calamari! My main course was the special for hte day - which was elk, I never tried elk before but it was delicious - and a substantial portion as well. Overall, it was a great experience.

lovely

the staff were lovely - very willing to help and the food and wines were delicious. beet and goat cheese salad, octopus and sea bass were a delight

ROMbite

Ambiance was warm, gracious space for dining and charming host. Extensive menu with broad appeal and reasonable prices for the location. Our dinner choices were very well prepared and presented, timely service and delicious.

Very fresh food,one of my favorites

As I live in this area,this restaurant has been consistanly as expected, for good food and service,my favorite place to take visiting friends for dinner.

Nice little gem located on bay street near Bloor Street shopping

We stumbled onto this place and unfortunately already had dinner reservations somewhere else so we couldnt eat a big meal but we sat at the bar and had pleasure to meet the courtesy and wonderful staff (Peter the bartender was superb!).
I had the lamb sausage risotto and my wife had the tuna tartare. . ..we accompanied it with two... more

Great Spot

Enjoyed dinner here. Liked the menu - some nice fish and seafood choices. Risotto is one of my favourite dishes and they did it well.

Best salted caramel ice cream ever

We ate here with another couple and I think we all enjoyed the overall atmosphere and the food. I had the oysters to start and the angel hair pasta with shrimp. Both were excellent. The pasta dish was definitely on the small side, but that suits me since I hate to be overwhelmed with huge portions (especially when traveling and... more

Great meal and wine - this was really an enjoyable meal, I would go again the next time I visit Toronto

Comfortable and Friendly

Good restaurant with friendly staff that made us feel very comfortable. Our group included a 10 year old girl, which the staff did a good job to positively engage and accommodate her special requests. Food presentation was good and my meal was very tasty. I was especially surprised by the presentation of the caesar salad, interesting and different which I liked! I don't know how many... more

Charming Restaurant - and Staff

We have been a few times to Pangaea, most recently for a midweek lunch. The staff are all very welcoming and friendly and the service has always been excellent. Some of the food seems quite straightforward but as a rule it is all cooked with great care and skill. For me, the calve's liver is a stand-out dish and it... more

Pangaea panache

Dinner at Pangaea has never disappointed, and once again we were treated to a fabulous dinner. It's not surprising why Pangaea has been so successful over so many years. As usual, I started with the grilled calamari. Always fantastic, this time around was a little on the chewy side...more the quality of the product than the prep. My wife's trout as a main, was simply spectacular, while my... more

While a little pricey, Pangaea serves a great menu and wine list for those couple of occasions each year that you want to make special.

not exceptional, but everything is pretty good.

Still hungry

Service was great and food was delicious, but the portions were really small for the price paid.

Evening with friends

My husband and I have been going to Pangaea for many years and the food has never disappointed us. This time the food was great too but the service wasn't as stellar as what we were used to and expecting for such a high end place. The young woman wasn't personable at all and didn't pay much attention to our table. Also the kitchen made a mistake with one of the main meal and only advised us 45... more

Help with coffee

Overall the service was excellent until my lunch partner asked for coffee. It was delivered with no sugar, cream or a spoon. He finally had to steal some from other tables

a great restaurant
we will return

Pangaea has been one of our favorite neighborhood restaurants for a long time offering great food and service!

Outstanding Lunch

My wife and I went to Pangaea for lunch (before a show). From the bread, to the apps, to the main dishes and the dessert, everything was prepared to perfection. The attention to presentation and detail was excellent and the food was simply enjoyable. You could not wait to get to the next course. This is my second visit and I remember that my first visit was very consistent with my second. Well... more

First Time

We were very pleased with the attentive service. The waitress was very helpful and knowledgeable. The presentation of the dishes was delightful and the food was very tasty. All in all our experience was enjoyable and we would return again.

Competent but no WOW factor for the price

4 of us ate there on a Saturday night. Lovely atmosphere .. we could have a nice conversation. Great wines. Apparenly, I'm told by local foodies that top care is always taken for the quality of the food. I have no argument with the quality of the food or the cooking. Each dish was perfectly cooked. However, there was no... more

Anxious to return

I was there with a very large group (78 people!) for a private dinner with our wine club. I can’t say enough about the atmosphere, the service, and excellent food!
This was fixed menu, decided before hand with Ontario wines chosen to pair with each course. Getting dinners out to that many people at the same time can be a... more

Wonderful dinner at Pangaea during winterlicious.

Mushroom Soup w/Truffle Foam. 3/5. Like some of the other reviewers, I think it needed a bit of seasoning.
Fois Gras Torchon. 5/5. A highlight. Silky smooth, rich, and beautifully paired with grape confit.
Scallops w/Pearl Barley Risotto. 4/5. Melt in your mouth scallops, good risotto, but the overall dish could have used a bit more 'oomph' to... more

Had a winterlicious lunch last week, sorry to update after winterlicious ended and couldn't stop those who went here to eat.

Atmosphere, ok. Service, alright. He refilled our waters, gave us enough time to order but after our main came and I had to return my dish, couldn't get him to come over for very long. (And it was around 3:30, only 2 other tables) Food, not what I expected for the price... more

Came to Pangaea for lunch today to get in one last winterlicious meal before it ends. We were a group of 4 and the service was at the front door was warm and welcoming. Our waiter was attentive but not very friendly or warm. The restaurant atmosphere was quite nice.

For appetizer I had the daily soup which was mushroom soup with truffle foam on top. The soup was pretty good but could have done... more

Went for winterlicious 2014 and were instantly overwhelmed by the great variety of menu items. I ended up going with the bison tenderloin option which was tasty, however portion size was lacking a little for the $35 price tag. My group had a varied choice of dishes and the consensus was tasty food, though everything could have had a bit more seasoning, and tiny portions all around.
Service was... more

Go for Winterlicious..or any time of the year

Not sure what happened to the previous reviewer. I had a similar winterlicious meal but a VERY different experience.
Winterlicious, for guests to our great City, is an annual event where many restaurants across the city get a chance to show their stuff by preparing a fixed price menu for lunch and/or dinner at prices from $15- $45. Some places... more

My husband and I came here for the first evening of winterlicious this year. We both had the foie torchon, he had the pork for his main and I had the Bison. For dessert, he had their cheese plate and I had their dark chocolate cake. In addition to the winterlicious menu, we also ordered a mushroom purée soup, a glass of wine, and an apple cider.

The food was good, nothing bad, but at the same... more

Do not go for winterlicious

Very good service. We order a bottle of wine and the sommelier was extremely helpful. But honestly, do not order from the winterlicious menu it is RIDICULOUS ....no kidding.
I knew about the fairly small portion and I don't mind it as long as what you eat is good. Black been soup was OK ( a little bit on the... more

Amazing food

Our dinner was one of the best at Pangaea.We celebrated my birthday in this restaurant.Food was delicious and tasty. It was our first time visit and I think we will become frequent customers. We are very happy we come here

Flavourful food matched by superior service

In Toronto for business a friend invited me to this restaurant and I was immediately impressed with the tasteful decor. The pear and endive salad was impeccably dressed and the rack of lamb melt-in-your-mouth. Not an inexpensive restaurant but the food and service worth it. Must say too that the quality of the ladies' washroom was excellent (my tipping point... more

Outstanding

I have just returned from Pangea after the journey from the UK hell (Air Canada you know who you are!!) . Now I feel, human, content and happy. What more could you ask. Fantastic food and service. Highly recommended.

I enjoyed the atmosphere, service, décor and especially the food. It is always a pleasure to eat at Pangaea.

Enjoyable Experience

We recently enjoyed a Christmas lunch with friends at Pangea. The overall experience was enjoyable both from a service, ambiance, and food aspect. Our server was friendly and attentive without being pushy. The lunch portions were satisfying but not overwhelming, although the wine ordered was too chilled for our taste. The salted caramel pana cotta was quite delicious as was... more

High end busienss lunch

Very good place for a business lunch away fort eh financial district but be prepared to pay. the prices are amongst the highest I have seen for lunch in Toronto. However, the food is well prepared. The fish enters are great, and the deserts re worth trying. Generally good food, but pricey.

Disappointed after two wonder previous trips

The service was poor and the steaks were pretty tasteless. After having eaten at this restaurant twice previously and having divine meals, we were profoundly disappointed with this last experience. We'll give it one more try though, as it may simply have been an off night for the staff and chef.

Good food but excellent service

This is an excellent place for a business dinner. Not too loud, the food choice and wine list are good but the most important thing is the service which was excellent. The wine sommelier, John, was a delight. He recommended a great bottle of wine and was a courteous and fun to talk to. He made sure our evening was... more

Excellent, from wine selection, food presentation to simply, ... service

I am a soup lover, and I have to say that was the smoothest soup that I remember I ever had; tried Ahi Tuna, that was brilliant! Steak was good enough too. But I've gotta mention their enormous wine selection, plus phenomenal service. Something stood them out from the rest of the crowd.

Good food

Cosy place with nice menu and good selection of wines.
Excellent oysters, and fine venaison dish, quite tasty and delicate.
Pleasant and efficient service all the meal long.
Reasonnable pricing.

very Good..Don't Leave Your Wallet At Home

the food quality and service was excellent at this restaurant.
The food is beautifully presented and the taste matched the presentation.
The wine list was extensive but quite costly.

Wonderful meal

I hadn't been to Pangaea for several years. I hoped dinner would be as good as I remembered from the past - and was not disappointed.
We started with an amuse bouche that really got the taste buds going.
My grilled calamari was done to perfection - tender and moist - and served with a variety of little things -... more

Delightful dinner after visiting the ROM

$206 – 3 course meal for two with a bottle of wine and coffee. Nice assortment of breads offered as well as an amuse bouche. Beautifully decorated restaurant, tables well spaced, excellent acoustics and quiet background music make this a good choice for business or romance. Really interesting menu. Main course was seared scallops topped with quail eggs with corn... more

Great service and nice atmosphere. Portions are rather small thus the pricing is high for what you get (downside) but on the upside I was happy to have a lunch and leave satisfied but not regretting being overstuffed.

Having the fish and chips I wondered a little bit how this dish fit into the somewhat fancier menu items around it. Well, the presentation does fit in and I think my only... more

I've heard so many great things about this place, so what am I missing?

I'll start by saying that the service is outstanding. I've been to Pangea twice now and been treated royally both times. However, the food experience has been underwhelming on both occasions - bland, colourless, and uninspired.

Good lunch

We were here on the August holiday weekend for lunch and it was really very good. The restaurant was quiet but did everything for us that we asked. Very good and very close to the subway. We will revisit for sure
and have already recommended to others who have also enjoyed.
A lot of Canadian fare what a treat. The... more

A Big Fan of Pangaea

Pangaea is conveniently located across from the Bay Subway Station. It has an in-house sommelier and a very knowledgeable and hospitable staff. Martin Kouprie and Peter Geary are owners -- Martin is the chef and Peter takes care of the front of the house. The menu changes more frequently than the seasons! We live down the street from this restaurant... more

Came here on a night that I was feeling pretty down and wow did this ever save me. Amazing food and attentive staff! Some of the top in yorkville thats for sure!

Cool name, splendid food, and rock-solid service. My drink? Scotch and soda this time. It seemed right on a warm summer day with oysters on the agenda. My dad had a decent Manhattan. As you may have heard, you can purchase the book "Pangaea: Why It Tastes So Good" on the premises. That's funny, and you have to admire their panache.

I'm sure taking advantage of SUMMERLICIOUS ALRIGHT! lol
Conveniently across the Bay subway station on the North east corner of Bay and Bloor is Pangaea. Though this place looks small and narrow outside, its definintely deceiving. Beautiful contemporary decor, with a few sculpted fixtures, and paintings, its definitely a place to try.

Our server was knowlegably helpful in assisting us in... more

summerlicious menu was amazing

Loved, loved, loved my meal here! Was promptly greeted at the door, was able to get a table for one without a reservation as I got there early. The wait staff was attentive and had impeccable timing. I started with the house pinot grigio and chose the apple, roquefort and walnut salad, the halibut with peas, new potatoes, and some... more

Cool Down with a beautiful Lunch or Dinner

Always a favourite for either lunch or dinner. Just off the amazing shopping on Bloor Street and tucked away just north on Bay St. Service is good. Knowledgeable wine service. Good fresh menu with a good array of choices in both the appetizer and mains. Uses sustainable fish products and local meats and fresh vegetables. A nice mix of flavours... more

Pangaea is located just north of Bloor and Bay in the downtown of the city. In celebration of Father's Day, my family came here for dinner on a Saturday evening at about 6:30. After seeing reviews online of this place, I was really wary of it but since my brother suggested it and he and my dad had both been here, I went along.

We arrived a bit early and were surprised to find the restaurant... more

Nice Spot for Lunch

We had a nice business powwow at Pangaea. The server knew we were on a schedule and did everything she could to get us out on time without hurrying or jostling to turn the table -- the sign of professional server. I had a cheese tasting and a fish entree which were prepared to perfection. All in all, a great... more

A special evening with friends and food

We dined at Pangaea restaurant over Memorial Day weekend. The Manhattan cocktails were absolutely perfect. Following our cocktails, we had marvelous appetizers. Moving into the entrées, the fish and meat dishes were prepared to perfection. Everything was fresh, well made and well presented. The desserts were fabulous! I recommend this restaurant to anyone who would like to spend a special... more

Best dining experience in Toronto

Loved the menu and selection. Disliked the amount of time it took for us to get each course. Overall, great meal and would eat there again!

the waiter is soooooo rude!!!! we just sat down, ordered a round of water and he came over and said 'chop chop, time to order" like are you kidding me?! it hasn't even been 5 minutes and he's pushing us to order. and he was really snobby, i never thought these type of people existed but apprently they do. he was really rude to my group of friends and I and I even ordered a $40 main course (wayy... more

Delicious Winterlicious Meal

Sometimes a restaurant doesn't put their best foot forward during the busy Winterlicious event. Pangaea exceeded expectations for the 4 of us. The food was adventurous and wonderfully prepared. Service was attentive and friendly. It wasa throroughly enjoyable experience.

I really liked/loved the food, which is creative, very tasty, served in good proportion. Perfect combinations of tastes, textures. Everything was perfectly cooked and presented. Really great! Was a fabulous dinner.

Not good (at all) for such a good meal in a relatively classy place (impressed by the high ceiling design but not by washrooms) was the service. Why the heck is the waiter trying to... more

Consistently Excellent

Sublime. Well-situated at Bay and Bloor, a little treasure. The cuisine is fantastic, the room is a little mediocre, but the service is excellent. If you're downtown, absolutely worth a visit.

The Appetizer was great, the desert was great, but the Entree was not

I really wanted to like this restaurant, the server was welcoming and the appetizer (grilled calamari) was nice, however to my dissapointment the main dish which was lobster was undercooked which was very unpleasent, they did apologize and waive the charges, but that did spoil my lunch, even the nice desert didn't wash that raw lobster taste.
it is directly... more

Save room for dessert

The Ocean Wise certificate brought me here. That, and the reputation of their Pastry Chef. The menu is excellent and fish dishes delicious. My only complaint would be the temperature of the food. It was tepid. The wine list is very extensive with many wonderful Canadian wines. The dessert was the crowning glory. Their signature banana coconut tart was sublime.... more

Winterlicious Hit

A friend and I went for the winterlicious lunch - excellent food and great ambiance. The menu was very unique and the presentation was gorgeous.

Amazing

I visited Pangaea for the first time for Winterlicious and was not disappointed; in fact, I'm in love. I had the Farm to Table Sweet Potato Gnocchi and it was truly one of the best things I have ever eaten. Total perfection! For dessert I had a delicious apple cinnamon pana cotta that I can't live without. Call me dramatic,... more

Winterlicous

Went to this restaurant last week for Winterlicious dinner. Dinner was quite good as was the service. I didn't find the atmosphere to be all that wonderful, maybe a bit on the modern/cavernous side for me.
The food was quite good; my husband loved his main course vegetarian option (farm table) in particular.
I don't know if I would come... more

Outstanding winterlicious lunch

We had the winterlicious lunch menu and were treated to an amazing array of delicious dishes. For appetizers, we started off with tender Grilled Quail glazed with soy and honey ,accompanied by a celery root, wild mushroom and crispy potato salad & Tempura Lake Erie Perch Fillets which, albeit a tad underseasoned, was complemented by a delicious charred corn salsa,... more

Great food, service & atmosphere

Though Pangaea has been around for many years, I had only been there for lunch. Never been for dinner. Chose to sample it during Winterlicious. And it was terrific. 3 of our group had the Tempura Lake Erie filets. They were delicate & delicious. Moist. Perfectly cooked. Our 4th had the Grilled Quail appetizer and she found it terrific. For... more

Not the best.... Not the worst

Dined here for lunch with several colleagues in a large group. Service was so-so. Not exactly lacking, but also not exactly attentive. Meal was also mediocre. In Toronto's plentiful and competitive restaurant scene this is a don't bother for the price point.

Left Hungry

My wife and I went to Pangaea for its Winterlicious menu. In fact, we travelled to Toronto for Winterlicious and, after looking at our options, selected this one for our Saturday night dinner.
The food was excellent. Very tasty, masterfully prepared, very well presented. But so ridiculously inadequate that I left and went for dinner. I kid not. You know... more

Pangaea's winterlicious menu

We went on our annual Winterlicious visit to Pangaea and as always, the food was delicious and superbly done. I was a little surprised to see Pork Belly on the lunch menu but couldn't resist trying it. It turned out to be an excellent choice - superbly done with just the right amount of melt-in-your-mouth fat, and the meat tender.... more

I've been here a few times now - no doubt, it's a popular place and i appreciate the size of the restaurant (helps alleviate wait times a little). But i really think the size is the place's shortfall.
The food is nice - on the upside of good cuisine but It just always seems like the restaurant, food and service is just not at its full potential. It's almost like it's just missing the mark on... more

Too many near misses

I ate at this often recommended Yorkville restaurant with 3 colleagues. Service was friendly and mostly helpful, especially the sommelier, who took extra time to help find the perfect wine for our tastes and budget (most of their wines are over $100 per bottle). There was an interesting and tasty starter. Then things became more mixed. The roasted beets/pear/goat cheese... more

Great wines, friendly service

We happened upon this restaurant to get out of the cold. We checked out the menu in the window, wherein which the Tuna enticed me to go in. I ordered a nice bottle of Pinot Gris at a great price and waited for the rest to show up. I was disappointed to not see the Tuna on the menu! The... more

Consistently great

I have eaten at Panagea on many occasions. Usually during Summer or Winterlicious. It never disapoints in that they are able to combine creativity with great flavours and rarely repeat themselves. Also, the chef is comitted to ethically sources fish & seafood. Their pastry chef is outstanding so leave room for dessert.

Great Food and atmosphere

Top-notch restaurant in Yorkville. Attentive staff. Good variety of food and drinks. Great for special occasions.

Great time

Went to Pangaea to celebrate a couple of birthdays...we were a group of 10 of us and they accommodated us on a very nice table. Food options are somewhat limited, but I dont mind that...the best part was being able to bring our own wines! The sommelier - Bob, I think? - was awesome, helping us to choose an appropriate... more

Quite a large restaurant; can accommodate big parties. An excellent place to bring elderly relatives: good service, traditional tastes, and wheelchair accessibility.

Crab cake appetizer didn't taste strongly of crab, but had many excellent flavours in the accompaniments. Sweet potato gnocchi were scrumptious. Smoked potatoes weren't particularly smoky or remarkable. Lamb chops were deemed... more

The first time we attended Pangea was for a private party 4 years ago. The service was great and the food, although expensive, was delicious.

We went for a dinner for 3 there on a saturday night. Our reservation was for 8:30 pm and by the time we sat down it was roughly 8:45. The service was super slow and inatentive. It took them forever to take our food orders, they didn't offer us bread... more

Great food, great presentation, very knowledge accommodating and friendly waiters, slow service

Was super impressed this time. I went for summerlicious for the last two times and thought the food was ok only. But this time, we went for a full dinner and it was so much better. Based on the reviews below, I think the key to this place is to go for regular service and not during the summer/winterlicious events.

Appetizers we had the 100km salad, the risotto, and the grilled calamari. All... more

Wonderful desert

We had an early dinner here on a Thursday in September.
The oysters, pasta of the evening, duck, and buttermilk panna cota were all fine though nothing special. The Niagara stone fruit was... more

The oysters, pasta of the evening, duck, and buttermilk panna cota were all fine though nothing special. The Niagara stone fruit was excellent.

The restaurant is attractive and the staff is pleasant. The service was way too slow, there was about a 30 minute wait from ordering to receiving our oysters -- how long does it take to open some oysters. There were similar delays between our other... more

Delicious selection, perfect portions and flawless preparation from start to finish.

Finding a great place for lunch or dinner in Toronto is easy. Finding a restaurant that isn't boastful and which presents its menu and dishes in a quiet, serene style is pure heaven. That's Pangaea... more

This review is based on my lunch experience ($20) at Pangaea during Summerlicious 2012.

Hungry.. Hungry.. my lunch date kept telling me she is hungry.

Portion definitely is small.. Please stop looking at me with hungry eyes...

We ordered:

Appetizers:
Shrimp Salad
Jamón Ibérico "Bellota" Salad

Main:
Beef Tenderloin
Speckled Trout

Dessert:
Buttermilk Panna Cotta
Flourless Chocolate Torte
... more

not Yorkville but close enough

Haven't return in over a year but I have found memories of this place. I hope it is still as good as it used to be.

Fabulous food, exemplary service. I am shocked that I had never been before.

We went as a large group for a private function, and secured a private dining room. I had a beet salad appetizer, a chicken main and a dessert selection. All was chosen by the organizers, and I am not sure if they are on the regular menu. Regardless the food was incredible. I ate every last bite of every course.... more

Fantastic Food! above average service.

Since we were in Toronto for only 2 days we decided to see what the city had to offer in the area of fine dining. We were recommended to try this place by a lady who was in charge of the cookbook store around the corner (who better to recommend than a person working at a cookbook store right).

The Chef makes all the cheese required for the dishes and has... more

I came here for lunch with my cousin on the recommendation of a friend. We did not have a reservation but we were able to be seated nonetheless. The decor was nice and cozy. It reminded me of someone's dining room rather than a restaurant.

We ordered the Lamb Shank and the Roast Beef Sandwich. The bread came with something called Beet Butter and it was really good. It was sweet but not too... more

Impressive every time we go. Creative menu. Great service. Well worth it.

Had an excellent meal. I had a steak, my lady had lamb shank: both were cooked exactly as requested.

The server was gracious and warm, without being too talkative. The sommelier came over to chat with us and recommended a wine to suit both of our entrees.

The decor was nice: perhaps a shade darker would have made the restaurant more intimate for those on a romantic evening out (like we were)... more

After hearing great things about this place, my boyfriend and I decided to venture here for Winterlicious. At $20 for lunch it seemed like a steal. While waiting for our first course we were served bread with the most amazing spread - beet butter! The beets added an intense magenta pink colour and a sweet and savoury flavour. Unfortunately we were only given two small pieces of bread each. To... more

My friends booked a table for 6 during Winterlicious and we were made to feel like less of customers because of this. We're regular foodies, so this was disappointing to us. Our portions were actually too small to be fulfilling, and I'm usually someone who only eats half my meal if that gives you an idea. We waited long periods for our server, he was short and rude, and he admitted that the... more

Met friends after work for to share in the tail end of a birthday dinner surprise. Upon entering the dining room, I was amazed by the design and décor. It was a lovely restaurant - loved the mix of tables ( if you decide to go with a group, ask for one of the round tables) Furniture is all mission furniture....reminding me of my parents dining room. Cozy, lovely. Felt lovely.

My bf decided to... more

This second time around didn't quite live up the fantastic memories I had of the place, but we still quite enjoyed this restaurant for Winterlicious 2012.

Portions - tiny
Food - oh-so-very-very rich

The paper thin slices of duck breast were ridiculous small to look at, but a very delicious, fatty, hefty and rich experience in the mouth. It's definitely more substantial than it looked. The... more

Bar food had slipped over summer, presently boring and small portions,
Prices high for value.

"""Did not like this restaurant. Poor service. Food mediocre and they aren't giving anything away! In need of updating. Ugh. Also, don;t understand why Canadian restaurants offer such a minuscule amount of California wines. The wine selection in 90% of all"""

Rather expensive for what you get

moist succulent menu of various dishes some staple French some Italian but good mix with local market supplies

"""Kind of a bland setting, but the food and service always top notch. Menu always features local fresh ingredients."""

"""Consistently top-ten pick. Chef has a light touch, using seasonal ingredients. Clientele is mostly well-heeled, but old-sneaker types given the same welcome. Don't miss desserts."""

We had a wonderful lunch. Plan on an 1 1/2 hours for a relaxing (European style) lunch. Food is classy, interesting and well prepared. Even the basic turkey sandwich was special.

Overrated restaurant. The food can be hit or miss and the service overly intrusive.

Over-rated. Some dishes just do not work.

Consistent, but on the pricey side.

The decor is not to everyone's taste and may clash with dinner, but the food is wonderful = fusion/asian/american/french? White asparagus soup to die for. Seasonal menus (morels, greens, etc)

This is a comfortable place in a great part of town with a patio in the summer. The service is smooth.

Quality of food and service is among the best in Toronto. As always the risotto was superb and the wine selection excellent. Peter and his staff are always sincerely glad to see you.

Lovely and elegant, flavourful food,

a lovely stalwart place

Love it - love it.

High end, pricey, sophisiticated first rate cuisine. Service is polished and they don't miss a thing. Local wines are featured.... They always participate in Winter / Summerlicious so a great opportunity to try excellence @ reasonable prices.

Excellent food, wine tends to be a bit pricey.

Great food. The scallops were divine. The decor is a little sparce and cold but very trendy. Service was attentive. Would go back in a flash.

Excellent in all respects.

One of my favourate restaurants for fusion food. Nice service and nice cooking. Decor is comfortable and trendy. Food stardard is consistent.

excellent food, presentation and staff - have been for lunch and dinner times and never disappointed

Quality and presentation of food are disappointing. Service is alright.

Great location in the Bloor/Young area. Excellent service, very good flavorful food. Portions are a little small.... more

Rather expensive

If need to feel attended too, this is it. The food tended to be tasty.

Very good food but on the pricey side, especially the wine

This mid town spot is not one of my favorites.Again food here is interesting but not out of this world.Beautifully decorated but not over the top.Same list of fare that you might find at a restaurant of this price range.

Fabulous desserts!

Solid food

Consistent and marvelous every time.

Overrated and overpriced for what you get. Not a cool place.

This midtown hot spot is cruising on past glory. The spacious surroundings are out of synch with the inattentive service and inadequately attended to main courses. Desserts are ho hum while the pricey appetizers underwhelm. Sweet breads, previously a signature dish, has sunk into over spiced oblivion. Save your dollars for a more dedicated eatery. This is all the more disappointing given the... more

The food is excellent. The caribou and lobster gnocchi are particularly delicious. The service is friendly, efficient and attentive. The wine list contains many affordable gems. The sleek decor, complemented by Mission style furniture, is lovely.

Morels!

Morels!

nice spot and the atmosphere is good as well.

Martin, the chef-owner, as done a masterful job of blending sumtuous food with lovely presentations. when they have duck, rabbit and caribou on the menu, you know they're not afraid to go for the big time dishes and they succeed. The sommelier is excellent and don't be afraid to ask for a recommendation.

dinning highlight of neighbourhood. gorgeous room, clean lines. great wine and service

location the only thing going for this overpriced hangout

They have the best creme brule I've ever tasted and I travel quite a bit! The decor is freshing, open and pampering. There is a greater emphasis placed on taste then in other comparable spots. Another place I will delightfully revisit.

Great place to celebrate anything in real style

Very comfortable restaurant. Chef/owner, along with manager/owner run a very clean ship, that caters to all. Good food, nice wine list, very friendly.

Exotic dishes like Caribou, to die for. The place is elegant, and service is friendly.

Somewhat cold atmosphere