Azarias - Toronto

The service was excellent and the atmosphere was great at this restaurant. We tried the shrimp tacos (a bit salty), risotto (a bit too starchy), smoked meat sliders (delicious), and kung pao chicken (too sweet). Despite some minor issues with the dishes, we had a enjoyable evening overall.

At the top of the list are the spicy shrimp tacos ($15), which were a bit disappointing. The shrimp was overly battered and greasy, and the sauce seemed to be just Frank's Red Hot from a bottle. The shrimp itself was large and juicy, but the cabbage and corn filling lacked the fresh salsa promised on the menu. Instead, I recommend trying the Montreal smoked meat sliders ($10) as the number two option. Despite the dense bun, the thickly sliced meat was tender and flavorful, with just the right amount of fat for taste. The dish had a bit of spice and paired well with the mustard, while the pickle wedge added a nice touch. While Azarias' Brussels sprouts ($9) were decent, they suffered from relying too heavily on sun dried tomatoes and bacon, which overpowered the flavor of the sprouts. When done right, Brussels sprouts can be delicious, but this version fell short.

The best restaurant in Kingsway with fantastic sharing options and delicious food. Favorites include Montreal smoked meat sliders, short rib, and cauliflower mash. It can get crowded, so be sure to call and make a reservation.

Celebrated my birthday here on Saturday night, there were seven in our party. The service and staff were amazing. We had a humongous variety of tasty food choices. We had a very good time, although it was a wallet clearing brawl. I would recommend this west end tapas restaurant.

Service is great. Food is even better. We've been many times. Always a great time. Our favourite place!