🇨🇦 Toronto | Michelin-Starred Don Alfonso 1890

Last week, to celebrate Mr. Bear's birthday, we first suffered through the disaster that was Alo (see my previous post 😅) before redeeming the evening at Don Alfonso 1890, Toronto's Michelin-starred Italian gem. 📍 Perched on the 38th floor of the Westin Hotel, the restaurant offers stunning views—one side overlooks Lake Ontario, the other showcases the downtown skyline. We booked for 7 PM (slightly too early—it was still sunny at first), but this allowed us to witness the magical transition from sunset to city lights. 🍽️ We opted for the $225 nine-course tasting menu: 🥖 Pre-meal bread with black truffle butter + balsamic olive oil • Crispy outside, pillowy inside—irresistible! • Multiple bread varieties (they really try to fill you up immediately, but it's too good to refuse) Main Stars: 🦆 L’ANATRA (Duck): • Perfectly seared outside, ultra-tender inside—absolute perfection 🍝 I TAGLIOLINI (White Fish Pasta): • Handmade thin pasta with incredible bite • Rich fish broth sauce that coats every strand 🥩 IL BISONTE (Bison Wellington): • Beetroot & cheese-wrapped bison—crispy exterior, juicy center • Genius execution of game meat 🍰 Desserts: A bit too sweet for my taste (Rita was just okay) ✨ Service was impeccable—staff anticipated needs before we even noticed them ourselves! 🍷 Wine Experience: • Still recovering from Alo's overindulgence, I wanted just one glass • The sommelier brought multiple options to taste first—next time, I'm trying their full pairing! 🎁 Birthday Surprise: Since I noted the occasion when booking, they gifted us a personalized wine stopper—such a thoughtful touch! 🚽 Pro Tip: Don't miss the most scenic bathroom in Toronto (seriously!). 📍 Don Alfonso 1890 1 Harbour Square, 38th Floor 💡 Why It Shines: ✔ Michelin-starred without stiffness ✔ Romantic sunset-to-night transition ✔ Next-level ingredient mastery ✔ Special-occasion magic #DonAlfonso1890 #TorontoMichelin #FineDiningTO #ItalianCuisine #DateNightTO #BirthdayDining #TorontoViews #MichelinStarExperience