Blu Ristorante

Blu Ristorante

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+1 416-921-1471+ Add website
Hours
Sun
4:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Mon
4:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Tue
4:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Wed
4:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Thu
4:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Fri
4:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Sat
4:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
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Ratings and reviews
4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles

RATINGS
Food
4.5 of 5 bubbles
Service
4.5 of 5 bubbles
Value
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Atmosphere
4.4 of 5 bubbles
Food and ambience
Menu


Does this restaurant have tables with seating?
About
Modern italian cuisine.
PRICE RANGE
$28.00 – $57.00
CUISINES
Italian, Pizza
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Dinner, Drinks
FEATURES
Delivery, Takeout, Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music, BYOB
4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles340 reviews
Excellent
202
Very good
88
Average
20
Poor
18
Terrible
12

Apurva N
Brampton534 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • couples
We dined here on a Saturday, and were also with our toddler son. Parking is available at the underground garage diagonally opposite the restaurant. We had a reservation so we were almost immediately taken to our table by the hostess. The menu was already placed on the table, and the ambience is quite affluent, to say the least. Even the washrooms were paid attention to. We started off with their alcoholic Berry Martini and a simple non-alcoholic Mojito, both of which were quite tasty. We then ordered the Pumpkin Soup (Soup of the day), the Beet tartare, Zucchini fritters and the Poached Pear salad. Each dish was amazing, and the flavours complemented each other with every bite. For the main, we split the Squash Ravioli. This was the first time I personally had a dish with balsamic vinegar drizzled on top, and it made sense. It was delicious and filling. While we wanted to, time wasn't on our side for dessert. If you're coming here on your own dime, it makes sense if it's for a special occasion. The atmosphere here is quite pleasant, but there was a table where one guy was evidently intoxicated and speaking and swearing loudly. I just wish the staff could actually do something about that. Overall, we still managed to enjoy the meal, and would very much love to visit here for another celebration or milestone.
Written November 20, 2023
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Scott D
Toronto81 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • family
Great Food and Ambiance. The servers are very attentive and don't rush you if you are here for a special occasion. Food was great and I find pricing pretty reasonable for what you are getting. Had a Guitar player on Friday singing great selection of music that was very nice.
Written August 21, 2023
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Stainless8589
Miami35 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022 • none
We sat outside on their patio that, despite being on Avenue Rd, is lovely due to large pots of shrubs to shelter you from the street. All of our meals were delicious (when we finally got them) and the main waiter that looked after our table was very pleasant but the other staff seemed lost. I don’t know whether they were newly employed but we had meals placed in front of us that weren’t for our table, not once but twice. After we told the staff that the meals hadn’t been ordered by us, they picked them up and promptly delivered them to a table nearby. It is a lovely spot and we did enjoy our food and the evening. It is an expensive restaurant so I do expect a certain standard of service but as I said in my title, perhaps Covid and the lack of staff or trained staff was to blame for the slow and unreliable service.
Written August 3, 2022
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TanyaGS
Toronto63 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023 • couples
Absolutely no depth or flavor to the food. We paid over $350 for a meal for 2 and I so regret every single penny spent at this place, except maybe the tip because the service was good. They charge the prices of an up-scale place but the food quality and flavors just aren’t there. I would rate it 2/5. Do not recommend.
Written February 14, 2023
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Susie J
Toronto177 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • friends
Service was so bad, we had to ask our waiter if we could order and then when we couldn't find him, we had to flag down another staff member to take dinner orders. food was just ok, I do not know how this place gets 4 stars. Ordered the beet salad, it was just chopped up little pieces of beet. nothing else. Ordered the linguine with shrimp and mussels and it was horrible. tasted like chilli oil with a bunch of calamari in it. didn't eat it. I was treating a friend to her birthday and was so embarrassed that it was so underwhelming. lots of 70+ people. won't be back.
Written November 11, 2023
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georgemd09
44 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021 • none
Lets start with the positives: I parked 50 feet from the restaurant, the waiter was polite and the location is great, also I liked the desert, blu chocolate cake, not italian but tasty. Lets go now with the bad - this is a typical Canadian restaurant, they have salmon, chicken, steak, rack of lamb and duck, some pizzas, which are fusion of course. Not Italian menu. Starter - calamari. And the ugly: Duck leg was a dry, I expect when paying 38$ for that leg to be wowed. So all in all - average.
Written August 30, 2021
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Anya K
1 contribution
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021 • friends
My friend suggested this restaurant based on reviews and the promise of the live music on their website. It was my birthday and we wanted to go for a nice dinner together. So all excited and dressed up…. when we arrived we were greeted at the door, vaccination proof verification as part of our life these days, it is what it is … We were taken to our table which was a tiny table by the kitchen. I indicated on the website when I was doing reservation that we were celebrating birthday. Would anyone want to sit by the kitchen door at any point? . We asked for another one. They took us upstairs and found a table there (why not right away? don’t they want guests to have a nice experience?) . Live music - none due to COVID. They can’t find any one to play. In Toronto? No comments… but at list indicate it on your website. Service: staff needs training! Waiter never introduced himself as our waiter for the evening. Then another staff member came and threw bread on our table saying “here you go, girls” .. so I don’t know what “good service”means these days ..Yes, we asked for a manager. He listened and asked what can he do to fix it giving us free first round of drinks. We were not there for free drinks. We were there for the nice time and dinner. BTW main course, Osso Buco, had no flavor and risotto was not cooked properly (tasted like rice) . Appetizers were good. Will I go there again? Nope.
Written October 23, 2021
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A. Maria
2 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020 • friends
I had a terrible experience at this restaurant. Four of us sat the patio and even though we ordered $200+ on drinks and appetizers and two staff members told us we had to either order a “full dinner” if we wanted to stay on the patio or leave. Incredibly poor service, with poorly trained / rude staff. Never had that experience at any other restaurant in Toronto - high end or otherwise. Our drink orders were mixed up at the start of the evening as well. The appetizers were mediocre at best. We ended up finishing our dinner at a restaurant down the street. Absolutely would not recommend.
Written August 15, 2020
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bdaltybenn
Uxbridge189 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • couples
Great date night spot. Service was literally a 10/10. Couldn't have been better. Beautiful interior of the restaurant. Our appetizers were amazing. (Smoked, Grilled Calamari and heated olives) Main course was a vegetarian pasta for my wife which was the special and I had the Tuna. Both great but the best part was the desserts. Both amazing. Choc cake and Tiramisu. Absolute best part was the bill. Easily the best bang for the Buch we have had in a very long time. We will return.
Written January 7, 2024
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rosefam
62 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021 • couples
What a great find! We discovered this Avenue Road restaurant while visiting Toronto. We dined on the patio which was very comfortable. The ambiance was nice and tables were well spaced. The food was excellent, creative and nicely presented. The staff was friendly and helpful. A special shout out to our waiter Michael whose attentiveness and knowledge of each dish’s ingredients added to the experience. We also appreciated that the owner Alfredo visited our table to chat and ensure that we were enjoying ourselves. A definite recommend!
Written August 26, 2021
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eande
Calgary462 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021 • none
Probably the friendliest staff of all restaurants in the area. All 3 appetizers were done to perfection and presented beautifully. The in-house made pumpkin ravioli was divine, as was the lamb and salmon. The 12 oz steak was over the top. The restaurant is very quiet when compared to most, allowing us all to have a decent conversation. A special thanks to our two waiters, Jeff and Brian, along with Hassan the GM. An outstanding evening overall!
Written October 24, 2021
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Toronto_Travelling
55 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2021 • none
To Alfredo (owner of Blu Ristorante) We wanted to thank you for all your help in arranging our party for our mom on Sunday. Everything was just perfect! The space was spacious for all our needs and yet intimate. We appreciate how everything (screen, projector, high chair, etc,) was ready for us on arrival. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. We would especially like to note that your staff were amazing. Brian and his assistant were so kind and accommodating, which just made the event seem effortless and that much more enjoyable. We would recommend Blu Ristorante to others who are looking to host an event! Thank you so much!
Written September 20, 2021
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Airsucker
Maple543 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021 • none
The only positive part of the meal was the Arugula salad. The seared Ahi tune was tasteless and didn't appear to be fresh. The alleged AAA ribeye was at best an A. It seemed to be more of a flank steak and had no flavour. Seemed like it was thrown on the grill without spice. It was also served cold. The accompanying vegetables were also not good and the sweet potato was disappointing. Apparently the only flavouring came from the pesto generously spread on the platter for both the tuna and the steak. Not worth a return visit even at half the price.
Written August 17, 2021
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Alison M
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022 • couples
We celebrated our engagement with dinner at Blu while visiting Toronto. The restaurant was beautiful and had an awesome pianist playing love songs- very romantic. Michael was our server, who made excellent recommendations. We especially enjoyed the beef carpaccio, olives, and butternut squash ravioli. Michael and his support team were incredibly attentive and even treated us to a desert to celebrate. We cannot wait to visit Blu again.
Written November 2, 2022
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Scott H
172 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • solo
I have reviewed Blu before and am happy to report nothing has changed. If anything, it gets better! I did a tasting menu on this solo visit and every single dish blew me away. The service and drinks and wine are all excellent. But the food is the star and not a single bite was anything but delicious. Were this a symphony concert, I would say there was not a dropped note the whole evening. Once more I say: Highly recommended in Toronto!
Written October 25, 2023
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