Sash — Restaurant in Toronto

It was our 40th wedding anniversary, so I decided to make day of it. We had lunch and dinner, in between we did other things. I made reservations. I was aiming for stuff we had in the past but not for a long time and some new stuff. Lunch was great, some oysters(because it's been awhile and they are so good),fresh grated horse radish with the oysters,yes! The Chef suggested Pan Seared Scallops and/with Risotto which I accepted and loved it, Quebec Cornish Hen with Fricassee of spring vegetables + morels + truffles + natural jus.( chose this because this is what we had on our wedding day, It was delicious) I can,t remember the wine other then Italian. That was chosen because of a trip taken long ago. Oh yes the espresso, I think the serving size of the espresso was a little small but this was my first one at a restaurant so i can't compare. The taste was great. Because we were celebrating it was over 100+ per person with tip for lunch. They have a Lunch Prix Fixe menu which we did use but at the same time I did not check totals or anything else. The server/service was excellent. Dinner was great also. We started with Cocktails, I with Empress Sour significant other, Strawberry Refresher both very good. Next selection, Caviar + Accoutrements, it's been awhile since we had this too but we have never had all the Accoutrements, we really like the egg white. Next selection Champange, what can I say BUBBLES! Next selection, Fresh Grilled Sardines, milder than Mackerel, significant other helped me get it off bone, a little larger then I thought it would be, nice. Next Lake Erie Pickerel with fiddle heads/spring onion butter, had this because never having pickerel and wanting to try fiddle heads. Both were great. Dessert, after looking at menu I knew I had to try Kheer (Indian Rice Pudding Ice Cream) I had a few lumps in it but I really liked this. I also tried the Soufflé, I believe the special flavour was Cointreau. I enjoyed this also. To finish, a Cappuccino.The service and server were great. The dinner was way more $$$ than lunch but it was all part of the bucket list of life. On our way out we thanked them again and at the time I said I may not be back but after writing this and thinking about the food, I think I would love to come back. Thank you. P.S. would love to take more pics but I real want to try/eat food, and thanks to you Sash and...

We visited Sash for the first time ever with a small group of 6, for an intimate birthday celebration dinner.

✅ Service was exceptional! Our servers were incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive; felt truly authentic.

At the end of our meal, the Owner “Sash” spent time to speak with our group, bonding - over the trials and triumphs of being a restauranteur - with Bernard and Manon who also operate a charming little French restaurant in Whitby #NiceBistro.

✅ Ambience was elegant, well laid out and adorned by a beautifully lit Christmas tree. The window seats had an air of magic and romance, hugging against the curved floor-to-ceiling windows and overlooking the cityscape below. Our group sat at little more group-friendly layout, which was equally wonderful in its own way.

✅ Food.... was delicious. Every item we ordered was mouthwatering good, from the first to the very last bite. The aroma, flavours, colors, textures, presentation & plating...

We started with a variety of appetizers; all of which were gobbled up - they were so good!

For main I had the “Chilean Seabass with Madras Curry served with vegetable pakoras and fried okras” - what I can only describe as a delightful symphony of flavours, colours and textures that caress the tastebuds and sights. We also had few sides including one of the best tasting Risotto I’ve ever tasted.

Finally finishing off with the most decadent yet light and fluffy serving of warm and freshly made “Chocolate Soufflé, accompanied by servings of milk chocolate and toffee sauces”. Even sweeter, to our surprise this dessert was “on the house” as a small treat for the birthday boy.

I wish I had taken more photos but we ravished it all so quickly there was not enough time for photos.

💕 HIGHLY...

I have now dined at Sash twice. Once pre-Covid and most recently this past Valentine's Day, and unfortunately both experiences have been disappointing.

On my first visit, I have to concede that the meal was excellent. However it was ridiculously expensive and I was extremely fortunate to be a guest who was not paying.

Most recently, on February 14th. 2022, my guest and I received an indifferent reception at best and for lack of a better description were then regally ripped off. Two average Steak Tartares at $36 each, to commence, followed by a far from fresh Dover Sole that my guest could not eat and returned.

To give Sash credit they did not charge for the returned Sole and it's a good thing that they didn't, because I was absolutely shocked when I received my bill and discovered that the single portion had cost $120 !

More fool me, for not enquiring what MP (market price) was...but such larceny is beyond the pale, Covid or no Covid. And I cannot see how Sash can survive, charging such prices for their food and wine...viz a 5 oz glass of Chablis setting me back a mere $23, with a bargain 9 ozs offered at $45 !

Once bitten , twice shy, the adage goes. So I guess Covid has fogged my mind? But as I exited - $302.00 for 2 starters, one main course and a 5 oz glass of wine (incl. 18% tip), I made a mental note to not even chance a...