La Palma - Toronto, Ontario

Nothing crazy about this place. The margherita pizza tasted just okay. It didn’t have special flavor to it. The gnocchi was tasteless and it was such a small potion. However everything was pricy and wasn’t worth it. I liked the drinks. They have unique cocktails. All over all, the atmosphere was ... nice with the patio and open kitchen but the food was is not something I really recommend. Read more

Perfect spot for a girls night out. The food is super delicious and flavourful. Everything was plated very nicely. Cocktails are spectacular. Service was also amazing. The shop is super cute, with an open kitchen concept, huge wooden oven for pizzas and chicken, has a patio, event space, and open ... windows during the summer for more light and fresh air. Overall, for the food quality and the experience, the price is really worth and relatively cheap compared to other restaurants of the same tier. We had a great time. Some of us have visited multiple times and it is a spot we highly recommend. Read more

Such a great brunch spot especially in summer with the windows open. We arrived early and were able to be seated right away. I had one of the best burratas ever with artichoke. Lasagna is delicious. Desert took a while and the staff offered to take it off the bill. ... Great service despite the wait. Open kitchen and strong menu. I would return. Great for larger group brunch too. Read more

It was an outstanding experience from start to finish. The ambiance was charming, with a cozy atmosphere and tasteful decor. The service was impeccable - the staff were attentive & friendly. Every dish we ordered was bursting with flavor and beautifully presented. From appetizers to desserts, each course surpassed our expectations. ... The chef's creativity and attention to detail truly shone through. Read more

I was really excited to try La Palma since I love lasagna and have heard good things about their 100 layer lasagna signature dish however, my experience was far below expectations. The lasagna itself came out really flat and watery with the cheese on top melted so much it seemed like ... it sat under a heat lamp for 20 minutes. It also didn't taste good - it was worse than a grocery store frozen lasagna. I've seen better photos of this lasagna so not sure what happened to mine. The broccolini was also not good. There's a difference between charred and burnt and this was definitely burnt. The other reviews had photos of much less burnt broccolini so again, not sure what happened to mine. We also got the pappardelle and it was unremarkable. The pasta was really watery so the sauce didn't even stick and kind of just sat at the bottom. The crispy potatoes were better than the other dishes but still below average for a dish overall. They weren't that crispy but they were hard! Also the pickles in it were really strange (and I'm usually a big fan of pickles) but they just didn't belong. The only thing that was actually good was the chicken liver mousse. Great presentation and a good balance of flavours! This is the only thing I would order again but it's not worth having to come back here. The side bread was the same toast that they used for the chicken liver. I personally don't want toast when I order bread at a restaurant but it was fine. Read more