Poor Romeo - Toronto, Ontario

I absolutely love this place. The music is literally most of my Spotify playlists and not so loud that you can't have a conversation. The staff are friendly and efficient. I have never had a bad meal here and the oysters are always fresh.

visiting from nova scotia and it was so so amazing as our first stop in our bar hop, AMAZINGLY FRIENDLY SERVICE made things so comfortable and easy going would definitely come here again next time i visit the city

With a small patio at the front, Poor Romeo is a haven for those who love direct sunlight. Maybe it was how the sun was hitting the restaurant on our July visit, but even with all the umbrellas up there wasn’t an ounce of shade. Not wanting to roast, we ... safely seconded ourselves inside. Here I was greeted with a chill bar environment with tables so crammed together that it’d be a Tetris feat to get yourself into a chair if someone was sitting behind you. Luckily, it wasn’t busy on a Friday afternoon, so I jimmied myself into a highchair and settled down with a Gin Lizzy ($15). It’s a good first drink since it essentially tastes like a sparkling berry lemonade. The rhubarb reduction and lime make it go down so easy that you must remind yourself it’s not juice given it contains gin and prosecco. Personally, even with a refreshing cocktail, I like them tasting stiffer. The El Diablo ($15) hit the spot as the tequila was pronounced but mellowed with black berry concentrate and lime. The ginger beer helped to add a twinge of spiciness and bubbles. This was a favourite amongst our table. A couple of nibbles tied us over until dinner. The queso & chips ($12) arrived with plenty of warm crispy tortillas that were seasoned making them nice to munch on solo or with a sprinkling of finely diced pico de gallo. The queso was a great consistency coating the chip without being too thick and was perfectly seasoned so that it was flavourful without being overly salty. The wild zero wings ($16 for a lb) were hot and juicy, tossed in an apricot glaze that gave the wings a sweet and savoury element, sort of like a Thai sauce but not quite as syrupy. And if they weren’t saucy enough, a generous portion of creamy dill arrives as well. Poor Romeo is a great place for a quick drink with nibbles or a casual date. And if you’re in the area for an after-meal tipple, their version of an espresso martini is the Night Flight ($16). It certainly tasted of coffee, from a coffee reduction and Jägermeister cold brew, but mellowed out with vodka and a bit of creaminess from the Tia Maria. Read more

They don't give real pint sizes - dissappointing. Had their PR house Lager - good, partner had their Sour - was okay Had the Dr. Feelgood Platter $15. The falafels were made a little on the large size thus it could have cooked a little more in the centre. The ... vibe was dark & candle-lit romantic, good music and decent size crowed. Maybe will go back for Wednesday's special- $2/oyster shucks. Read more

I will start by saying that service was absolutely excellent but a bit rushed because the place was quite busy. The drinks were alright and the food was also alright. We sat out on the patio which was nice and not too noisy compared to indoors. Overall, nice place to ... catch up with friends but the food and cocktails won’t blow you away. Read more