🇨🇦 ​​Florette - The Hermès of Roasted Cabbage Restaurants​​ 🥬✨

​​MUST MAKE A RESERVATION​​ - I'm serious！ This is my second visit to this magical retro garden-themed restaurant, and I'm still in awe！ 🌿🍴 I almost didn't want to share it for fear of not getting a table next time, but then I thought - how could I keep this gem to myself？ 😱 🌸 ​​First Impressions​​ The moment you step in, you're greeted by the most dreamy retro garden ceiling - it's like walking into a secret garden in the middle of Toronto！ 🥺 The space is intimate (read: tiny！), so reservations are absolutely essential！ 📍 ​​Location:​​ Florette, 1168 Queen St W, Toronto Perfect for a post-Ossington stroll dinner - the perfect way to end a perfect day！ 🩷 🍽️ ​​Must-Try Dishes​​ 🥇 ​​Roasted Cabbage​​ What sounds like a simple dish is nothing short of miraculous！ The perfect balance of caramelized sweetness and smoky char - absolutely flawless！ (The dish that made me fall in love with this place！) 🐟 ​​Hamachi Crudo​​ Lightly torched yellowtail with a hint of spice and refreshing sauce - the ultimate summer appetizer！ 🌊 🦪 ​​Manila Clams​​ Succulent clams in a tangy tomato-ginger broth - dangerously addictive with the crusty bread！ 🥖 🍄 ​​Marinated Mushrooms​​ Earthy mushrooms with a bright, acidic kick - chef's kiss！ 👌 🍝 ​​Rigatoni​​ Solid, if unremarkable pasta - but who cares when everything else is this good？ 🧀 🥩 ​​Bone-in Ribeye​​ Juicy, perfectly cooked - restaurant-quality steak！ 🥩 💡 ​​Pro Tips​​ ✅ Book at least a week in advance - this place fills up fast！ 📅 ✅ Share dishes - the portions are generous but meant for sharing！ 👯♀️ ✅ Weeknights less crowded - better ambiance！ 🗓️ #TorontoFoodie #DateNightIdeas #HiddenGemToronto #RetroDining #ItalianFusion #MustTryRestaurants #TorontoEats #OssingtonEats #FineDiningToronto #FoodieAdventures