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Nota Bene

Nota Bene

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American Restaurant$$$$
Toronto
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  • Burce ı.heart icon on user image
    Burce ısıkOctober 17, 2015
    Had an amazing dinner, sous vide pork cheek is a must it was so tender and best sticky toffee pudding i have had so far, burger was superb and fish was divine
  • Joanna S.heart icon on user image
    Joanna SableFebruary 20, 2015
    David Lee is a master and this Lobster Cobb for lunch with sweet lobster, great Bleu cheese, delicate greens and smoky lardons did not disappoint
  • The Wall Street Journal
    The chef's take on contemporary Canadian cuisine is all about locally sourced and seasonal ingredients. It's a place where the staff is great, where they're nice to you. Get a steak or a burger. Read more
  • Eater
    EaterOctober 7, 2013
    Quality in the kitchen keeps Nota Bene on the essentials list; proximity to the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts keeps new patrons coming for contemporary cuisine. [Eater 38 Member]
  • Laurie B.heart icon on user image
    Laurie BennettFebruary 25, 2015
    Order the ceviche, then the burger with maple bacon, smoked Gouda and squid ink bun. Sit back and revel in its perfection.
  • Kat Y.
    Kat YusonAugust 14, 2013
    You gonna love this place!! It's super classy and the food is just amazing!Their specials change every week anyway best to check on their website ahead of time.
  • charlotteheart icon on user image
    charlotteMarch 30, 2014
    Great choice of G&Ts, served with juniper seeds in a mini test-tube. Also, nice mocktails (ask your server).
  • Jeff M.heart icon on user image
    Jeff MelnykFebruary 25, 2015
    Everything was just perfect. Amazing burger (the party was so tasty!) and ceviche with coconut milk was a great twist.
  • Nadia I.heart icon on user image
    Nadia IssaBellaMarch 6, 2016
    Even if you're stuffed, save room for the delightful chocolate salted caramel truffle.
  • Julia L.
    Julia LancDecember 6, 2018
    You cannot go wrong with anything on this menu. If you are a gin lover, start your experience off right with their Gin & Tonic program.
  • Julia L.
    Julia LancNovember 8, 2018
    You cannot go wrong with anything on this menu. If you are a Gin lover, start your experience off right with their Gin & Tonic program.
  • Veronichka Z.heart icon on user image
    Veronichka ZotochkinaFebruary 8, 2014
    Fantastic dinner and fantastic service. Their burger is on the top 25 in Toronto. Get it, don't hesitate. Can't wait to come back
  • Noura S.heart icon on user image
    Noura S.August 9, 2018
    Super friendly staff.. great service. The food is really good. Definitely to be repeated 👌
  • Earth Day Canada
    Earth Day CanadaMay 30, 2012
    You obviously enjoy excellent food. Chef Michael Stadtländer will be serving up his sumptuous, local and organic menu at the @EarthDayCanada Gala on June 6th at The Drake http://bit.ly/KSVhVK
  • Wes W.
    Wes WorsfoldApril 25, 2012
    Amazing service. Inspired food. The sweet and sour is unique and delicious. Tuesday's ravioli special is a must have. (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
  • Sotheby's International Realty Canada
    Try the prix fixe, served 5-6:30 p.m. on performance evenings at the Four Seasons Centre. Great menu, tab and efficient service so you don't miss the show.
  • Dorota L.
    Dorota LindaJune 12, 2014
    Poached white asparagus and tuna sashimi quite delightful. Also...sliders with Stilton are delicious.
  • TOFoodReviews
    TOFoodReviewsJuly 27, 2012
    Nota Bene: beautifully modern and discerning, near-instant service, brilliant margaritas, killer scallop dish 5/5
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    JasonMay 8, 2015
    Check out the pre theatre menu. I want to try the lobster salad next time I visit.
  • Jeffrey S.heart icon on user image
    Jeffrey SilverMarch 11, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Great Service and Food. Also new Menu and good Vegan options
  • Jason C.heart icon on user image
    Jason CareyApril 11, 2018
    Lovely food, very well prepared, black cod was beautiful
  • Michelle E.
    Michelle EdgarFebruary 24, 2011
    The onion rings and French fries are fantastic! Share them the portion is huge. Sprague Brussels sprouts are also a must have.
  • Chris S.
    Chris SpieringMay 11, 2013
    Mushroom Truffle pasta, tuna tartare, smoked makers mark all great
  • Jed S.
    Jed SchneidermanDecember 11, 2011
    During winter make sure to get table way inside as there is a cold draft from front door - great restaurant
  • Jeremy P.
    Jeremy PacJuly 20, 2011
    The 9-Inch Bone in 33 Ounce Ribsteak is great for sharing... or you can eat it by yourself. (You know you want to...)
  • Anita W.
    Anita WooSeptember 7, 2013
    The S'more ice cream served with the Chocolate cake is to die for!
  • Ian Y.
    Ian YatesNovember 29, 2010
    The tenderloin was excellent. Probably the best steak I've had in TO. Fries and sticky toffee pudding great too.
  • Keith M.heart icon on user image
    Keith MFebruary 15, 2015
    Duck in salad had texture but no taste. Brisket burger had presentation but no taste. Wife liked the mushroom/mozz appy. Restaurant for a very soft palate. For $300, 2 people could do a lot better.
  • Chefs Feed
    Chefs FeedAugust 22, 2014
    Susur Lee, chef of Bent, eats here on his nights off. He loves the Yucatan hot & sour soup. Read more
  • LiveShareTravel
    LiveShareTravelNovember 15, 2012
    Fantastic food - save room for the sticky toffee pudding!
  • Sass K.heart icon on user image
    Sass KhazzamNovember 5, 2016
    Terrible! Extremely expensive for the poor quality of cooking. Pasta was so full of garlic you could smell it before reaching us. Osso Buco was tough and too cartilagenous.
  • Suresh D.
    Suresh DossNovember 15, 2009
    Been here 5+ times
    nota bene has some dishes that have already become classics. the hangar steak, the goji hot and sour soup, the boudai tart and the sticky toffee pudding
  • Ken S.
    Ken SetoMarch 3, 2013
    Get the Sticky Toffee Pudding dessert, it's sooooo good
  • Ines M.
    Ines MazzottaFebruary 7, 2010
    fantastic - very impressed. one of the best steaks in a long time and a perfect tuna tartare. attentive yet low key service.
  • Katya
    KatyaSeptember 28, 2012
    The apple and plum crumble with vanilla ice-cream is deeeelish!
  • Nick Y.
    Nick YAugust 24, 2012
    Anyone who comes to Greater Toronto for a trip, must have a meal here.
  • Christl V.heart icon on user image
    Christl VerbiestAugust 23, 2017
    Nice food. Nice people
  • D C.
    D CenttenoFebruary 18, 2012
    Dream with those Onion rings!!! they are absolutely to die for!!!
  • Laurissa
    LaurissaOctober 27, 2011
    The sticky pudding with toffee sauce is absolutely to die for!!!
  • jpli18
    jpli18July 20, 2012
    There are lots of suits, if you're still deciding whether this is a good venue for yourself or not..
  • Sean
    SeanAugust 26, 2012
    Try the lobster pasta special on Saturday. Amazing.
  • S E.
    S EMay 4, 2014
    Amazing wild digby sea scallops
  • Randy W.heart icon on user image
    Randy WardFebruary 12, 2015
    Appetizers to die for!
  • David D.
    David DeckerFebruary 23, 2012
    The tuna tartare with avocado was excellent.
  • Bahman K.
    Bahman KJKJanuary 20, 2015
    Terrible server "Daria". Ruined the occasion with an attitude. The food was okay, I admit. The other servers were normal. Just what she said: nota bene means take a risk !!!!! It means note well!!
  • Taylor F.
    Taylor FladgateOctober 4, 2014
    Everything is delicous
  • Jason P.
    Jason ParisDecember 5, 2014
    Can't go wrong here.
  • Anders K.heart icon on user image
    Anders KravisFebruary 18, 2015
    Fries are amazing
  • TOFoodReviews
    TOFoodReviewsJuly 20, 2012
    Try the Braised Beef Short Ribs
  • Rick B.
    Rick ByunJune 11, 2012
    Sashimi melts. Beautiful.
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