Stages Restaurant & Lounge – Pantages Hotel Toronto - Toronto, Ontario

Disappointing visit. Food quality fair to poor. Great fries, not great fish and chips, cool pasta, and small portions. Service was nice, though.

Took my Fiancée out for their winterliciois. I’m vegan and they had an interesting vegan menu. I was especially looking forward to the lemon merengue as it is my fave dessert hard to find vegan and wasn’t made from coconut :) First was a mushroom medley. It was tasty but lacked ... in the mushrooms. Second was mainly just a big plate of veggies put together in a fancy way. I was expecting something very different plus I don’t like yellow peppers and it had soooo many. I really liked the tomato based sauce that was in there I would have just eaten that with bread 😂. My partner enjoyed their dead animal 😂(darn vegan at it again) And to finish THAT MERENGUE WAS AMAZING like I would have had 3 courses of that. So happy to hear they will be keeping it on the menu. Will be back for that. Staff was friendly and attentive. The lighting was much too bright for the atmosphere and the time of night. Would have made it more romantic/fancy if they were dimmed down A LOT more (I don’t even like too dark when I’m eating but too bright can totally ruin the vibe) All around lovely experience. Read more

If you're looking for a great burger, Stages Restaurant & Lounge is definitely worth a visit. The chef, Lex, knows how to make a tasty burger that's sure to satisfy. The burger I had was cooked to perfection, with a juicy patty and delicious toppings. The bun was fresh and ... held up well to the toppings with delicious perfectly melted cheese But Stages isn't just about burgers. The restaurant has a variety of other dishes on the menu that are sure to please. From appetizers to entrees, the food is well-prepared and flavorful. And if you're looking for a great drink to go with your meal, the lounge area has a wide selection of beverages to choose from. One of the standout features of Stages is the atmosphere. The restaurant has a sleek and modern feel, with plenty of comfortable seating options. Overall, I would definitely recommend Stages Restaurant & Lounge to anyone looking for a great meal out. The food is delicious, the atmosphere is inviting, and the service is top-notch. And with a talented chef like Lex at the helm, you're sure to be in good hands. Read more

An interesting take on what appeared to be an Italian menu but I was  pleasantly surprised. The pasta was well cooked and the braised beef was almost perfect. The touch of chili oil was definitely unexpected but I quite liked that additional flavour. All in all it was a great ... dish and well constructed. My only complaint would be that it needed a bit more sauce. Kudos to the Chef! Read more

I chose the pasta dish named Canadian Ribs. It didn't taste very good. But, the pineapple French Martini was positively surprising and the rum and cook was good. The restaurant is not very open so it is not convenient for residents.