482932 Fri Jan 25 08:52:39 -0800 2008 7 23 Ontario (including Toronto) 0 3331670 So i'm coming to Toronto for the first time next week, unfortunately during winterlicious (which is like restaurant week down here in Boston a.ka. get the hell out of town), I'm trying to avoid those crowds and prix fixe. Anyone know of some really nice romantic/date night spot for friday night? Semi casual would be nice... Fri Jan 25 08:52:39 -0800 2008 160486 befrismf 1 3331853 You might find this recent thread regarding restaurants opting out of Winterlicious: http://www.chowhound.com/topics/482516 Fri Jan 25 09:30:44 -0800 2008 3331670 23415 pescatarian 2 3332113 great thanks! Anyone know of any good romantic spots? Fri Jan 25 10:23:43 -0800 2008 3331853 160486 befrismf 3 3332189 Opted-out of Winterlicious + romantic + good = Amuse Bouche Fri Jan 25 10:38:58 -0800 2008 3332113 158487 HelloClarice 4 3336474 Apart from their dessert medly, I was not impressed by Amuse Bouche's food. Their service can be lousy as well. For better overall package ie., food, wine, service, ambience , I'll choose George, Scaramouche or Splendido. Sat Jan 26 18:38:46 -0800 2008 3332189 10810 Charles Yu 1 3336407 I found this link on toronto.com, hope it helps some. http://www.toronto.com/guide/valentines/article/600243 Sat Jan 26 18:12:13 -0800 2008 3331670 113687 mlukan 1 3337442 Il Mulino. Great food, beautiful wine list, terrific service, in an area of the city that if you don't know it you wouldn't know to go.l Sun Jan 27 09:12:25 -0800 2008 3331670 148708 The Goddess 1 3340159 George is a great little romantic spot - beautiful room, top-notch service and great food. http://www.georgeonqueen.com/ I also always suggest the Distillery District to anyone coming in from out of town. It's a perfectly restored Victorian industrial district now filled with restaurants, bars, coffee shops, etc. They really have done an amazing job restoring it, and walking around the cobblestone alleys really is a unique experience within the city. The best food in the area (and some of the best in the city) is at Perigee. The nicest interior of any restaurant in the 'hood is the Boiler House - which is a stunning place to eat or just to visit for a drink after eating elsewhere (and they usually have pretty good live jazz on Fridays). There are also several great art galleries to hit before your meal, or enjoy a coffee at Balzacs... Great potential for an extended date night. Info on all of the spots mentioned are here http://www.thedistillerydistrict.com/frameset.html Mon Jan 28 07:43:13 -0800 2008 3331670 105604 jgloverwork