Following the map to Scaramouche, Mike and I were surprised to end up in front of an older apartment building located in Forest Hill. It seemed like a very odd place for a high-end restaurant, however, looks can certainly be deceiving…
We drove up to the front of the apartment building where we discovered there was complimentary valet parking for patrons of the restaurant. After dropping off the car and checking our coats, I was surprised to be led down a set of stairs, since I knew this restaurant was supposed to have a nice view of the city. As we reached the bottom of the stairs, I was amazed as there was fantastic, unobstructed view of the city. Despite the rain that evening, the view was still great.When we made a reservation, we requested a table with a view. Although we weren’t right next to the window, we were one table over. The couple seated at the window next to us appeared to be regulars, as they ordered the “usual.” We could tell they were definitely getting special treatment!
It was pretty busy this evening, which was expected for a Saturday night. Although the setting was fairly romantic, it was a bit louder in the restaurant than I had expected. It also took a while for the waiter to come address us and offer us water and drinks.After finally ordering, we were served three types of bread: standard white bread, baguette and whole grain bread. All pretty standard, nothing special. Shortly after finishing the bread, we were served an amuse bouche – a quail egg on lentils served on a spoon. It was a pretty tasty mouthful, and a nice way to start off the meal.
I started off with the Spicy Steak Tartare – “hand-cut filet mignon/garlic crostini/watercress” ($18). It was delicious – one of the best steak tartares I’ve ever had! The tartare was so flavourful, I didn’t even need the sauce that circled the plate (and for those who know me, I love sauce… on anything!). It wasn’t really “spicy” as it had advertised on its menu though, which was fine with me since I don’t have the greatest spice tolerance. I definitely preferred this tartare over the one at Le Select Bistro.Mike ordered the Lobster Ravioli – “cauliflower/spinach/honey mushrooms/double smoked bacon white wine sauce” ($22). The dish came with a single giant stuffed ravioli, packed full with lobster, and topped with lobster roe. The sauce went perfectly with the ravioli and was another perfect appetizer. So far, so good!

Duck – “roasted breast/confit leg/grilled sausage/mustard greens apple whipped parsnip/red wine reduction/Meyer lemon chutney”
Mike ordered the Red Wine Braised Beef Shortribs – “ricotta gnocchi/Brussels sprout leaves/baby white turnip hedgehog mushrooms/whipped fresh horseradish” ($37). The shortribs were fall-off-the-bone tender and was delicious! I found the gnocchi to be just decent; it was extremely cheesy! I preferred the gnocchi which came with my lamb dish at Auberge du Pommier better.

Red Wine Braised Beef Shortribs – “ricotta gnocchi/Brussels sprout leaves/baby white turnip hedgehog mushrooms/whipped fresh horseradish”
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definitely the best view in the city…i was just as surprised as u when i arrived at the place
the food is exceptional wud luv to return here but still letting my wallet heal from my last meal here
once again great post Jess:)
Thanks Karen 🙂
And agreed… definitely one of those special occasion restaurants haha. Bet your wallet is still healing from Kaji too!