SARA

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St. Mary's Church is what you should visit after tasty meals at this restaurant. SARA serves Canadian cuisine. Michelin inspectors have visited this place, so it has got the Michelin selection award.

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SARA is one of the city's great gems, its popularity well-earned since opening in 2018. The restaurant itself charms immediately: A narrow, A-frame house sports sky lights, sleek wood and white finishes for an airy, easy-going atmosphere. The backyard patio is its own escape in the heart of the city, with greenery all around and garden lights strung across... More info

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Went to SARA for their tasting menu, "The Journey." Unfortunately, we arrived with high expectations and left disappointed. A journey, indeed. To be fair, the food was decent and beautifully presented--from the little tuna tartare bites and hamachi to the colourful beet ravioli, branzino and mini striploin. Every garnish looked ready for its close-up. My camera was probably more impressed than my taste buds, but overall, the food was okay. The service was where the journey hit a few potholes. Our server poured a full glass of wine and was about to pour for everyone before anyone had a chance to taste it. Apparently, the tasting menu didn't extend to the wine. Unfortunately, the bottle turned out to be bad--a plot twist best discovered with a small pour, rather than a full commitment. When we questioned the pour, our server told us there was no need to taste Prosecco first. Apparently, bubbles come with quality assurance. Unfortunately, our bottle hadn't received the memo. We also had to repeatedly remind our server about forgotten items. I thought we'd booked dinner, but apparently we'd signed up for a supervisory position. No training, straight into management. With a Michelin recommendation, I expected the basics to be handled properly. I wasn't asking for someone to serenade the branzino--just let us taste the wine first and remember our requests. Even the chocolate cake arrived with a candle. I briefly considered making a wish for better service. Hence the low rating. Some nice food and lovely photos, but a disappointing overall experience. Will we go back? Probably not. We've completed "The Journey." No return ticket required. Food: 4 Service: 2 Atmosphere: 3 Price per person: $100+ Wheelchair accessibility: No. Toilet is at the basement, no lift.
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17 days ago
Hi Joseph,Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback. We're truly sorry that your experience with The Journey fell short of what you expected and, more importantly, the standard we expect from ourselves. The service issues you described should not have happened, and we completely understand how they would take away from the overall experience.While we're glad there were elements of the evening you enjoyed, we know that a tasting menu is about the entire experience coming together from beginning to end.We'd really appreciate the opportunity to learn more about your visit, look into what happened, and hopefully make things right. If you're open to continuing the conversation, please reach out to us directly.Thank you again for your honest feedback. We take it seriously and hope we'll have the opportunity to provide you with a much better experience in the future.
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Sarah is a true hidden gem in Toronto. We chose the tasting menu and were genuinely impressed by every dish. Each course was beautifully presented, fresh, subtle, and incredibly flavourful. The level of talent and attention to detail was remarkable, especially for such a small, understated restaurant. The space is clean, quiet, calm, and relaxing, never fussy or pretentious. It is the kind of intimate place that works perfectly for a date night or an evening with a friend. Although the restaurant is small, it is full of flavour and character. The value is exceptional. In my opinion, they could charge much more for the quality of food they serve. Anyone who appreciates refined dining and has experience at Michelin-starred restaurants would recognize the care, creativity, and skill behind this tasting menu. The service was also warm, polite, and professional. Even though we arrived late, we were treated with kindness and made to feel very welcome throughout the evening. Thank you to the entire team at Sarah for a wonderful night. I hope this review helps others discover this special restaurant, a quiet, off-the-beaten-path destination with outstanding tasting-menu food and genuine hospitality. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Price per person: $100+
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a month ago
Thank you for such a thoughtful note. We’re delighted that the tasting menu, the calm atmosphere, and the value all stood out to you, especially in such a small, understated space. It’s also wonderful to hear that arriving late didn’t keep you from feeling welcomed and looked after. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with our team. Your mention of the quiet, intimate setting and the care behind each course means a lot, and we’re glad it felt like the right fit for date night or an evening with a friend.
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It was an amazing Journey at SARA. Every course was fabulous, and the wine pairing was absolutely perfect. The flavours were beautifully balanced, and I could really taste the freshness of the ingredients. You can truly feel how much effort the staff put into every detail, and how proud they are of their food and service. I can’t wait to come back to SARA again. Highly recommend the Journey! Thank you for making last night so beautiful. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
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a month ago
Your kind words about The Journey mean a lot. We’re so glad the courses, wine pairing, and balanced flavours came together for such a memorable evening, and that the freshness of the ingredients stood out to you. It’s lovely to hear the attention to detail came through in both the food and service. We’ll be sure to share this with our team, and we’d love to welcome you back again soon.
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$$$$ Price range per person CAD 100
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98 Portland St
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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98 Portland St, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Outdoor seating Сredit cards accepted Booking Wheelchair accessible Delivery Parking TV
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SundaySun 5PM-9:30PM
MondayMon Closed
TuesdayTue Closed
WednesdayWed 5:30PM-10:30PM
ThursdayThu 5:30PM-11PM
FridayFri 5:30PM-11PM
SaturdaySat 5PM-11PM
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