AGO Bistro @ The Art Gallery of Ontario - Toronto, Ontario

Duck confit was perfection. Skin’s glaze was juicy and crispy. Came with beets and other vegetables. Nice seating

I am truly saddened that I have to write a not so friendly review of this Bistro situated in one of my favourite galleries. When I stepped inside, I was greeted by a beautiful and kind girl who, in sync with my wishes, found a table in a gallery overlooking the ... Bistro's windows. When a young, ginger-haired server came, satisfaction dissipated quickly. I asked him to tell me more about the Woolwich Goat Cheese and Herb Quiche from their menu, and he responded, "Well, a Quiche is a Quiche.!" His response rubbed me the wrong way because I am a Croat, and my country is not into Quiche "business." But even if I were a Canadian connoisseur of the Quiche, I still deserve a better response. I did not get up and leave because I didn't want to be brushed in the "emotional" colour like women often are. Instead, I ordered the burger (my least favourite dish) and a beer (Mill St. Organic, 341ml). I first got my beer in a glass (containing certainly less than 341 ml of beer). Ten minutes later, the server brought me my burger in a bun on top of burnt, greasy fries. Ugh. I put aside the top of the bun and discovered burnt bacon topped with cheese on a charred burger, all topped with watercress and lots of mayonnaise. Double ugh. I was hungry, and since my burger was not cheap ($23 before tax), I ate parts of it. I was mid-meal when Mr. Ginger, the server, came and asked, "Are you still eating?" Yet again, I did not respond as I would in my country (not holding back the truth). Instead, I minced a dry yes. It seemed I was too slow for this server—he wanted me gone. I finished my meal with a stomach tied in a knot from humiliation and suppressed anger. Somehow, this experience stained my joy of visiting AGO today. And this is not easy to do since I have been AGO's faithful visitor and member from day one. Read more

We were there for the Foodways Chef Series, nice presentation and exploration of a young chef with the Keith Herring exhibit. Great idea! I hope the Ago will continue to do this!

A lovey restaurant right in the AGO. We enjoyed their prix fixe holiday season menu. Among our group we had steak frites and salmon nicoise, along with starters and dessert. Everything was delicious and beautifully presented. Our server was friendly and attentive.

What an awesome find! We enjoyed our lunch here. Service was great; Peter was very helpful and attentive. The kids enjoyed their yummy meals. You can tell that the kitchen staff take pride in the food quality and presentation. We will be back.