Agio
Where? Agio (Corso Italia, Toronto, Ontario, Canada) Map
When? Monday July 16, 2018
Who? Me
Food Style? Italian
A small unassuming restaurant at the corner of St Clair and Lansdowne, Agio is a classic Italian restaurant run by a masterful Korean chef, which doesn’t exactly scream authenticity, but I’ve been recommended this place by a friend so I’m giving it a go. I feel like these kinds of restaurants are a dying breed, losing to the corporate franchises that are popping up all over the place. Nothing beats well made, home cooked food, especially for cuisines like Italian.
I don’t have much time, so I’ve only ordered the bistecca alla griglia - beef steak medallions with vegetables. This is Corso Italia and I’m keen to get some gelato next door before heading home.
Amuse Bouche
The chef surprises me with an amuse bouche of grilled zucchini with butternut squash and balsamic reduction. I think it needs a touch of salt but the squash is sweet and pairs well with the balsamic. I can’t say this transported me back to Italy, but I’m hungry and it’s pretty nice.
Secondo Piatto
Bistecca Alla Griglia
The steak arrives in a large plate and it smells wonderfully smokey. Everything is well seasoned and tasty, and the steak is juicy and tender. There’s lots of garlic and Italian herbs and those flavours really come through. I think the vegetables could use a bit more cooking but otherwise this hits the spot.
Overall, not bad, not mind blowing or a truly authentic experience, but it does the job.
Posted by Jeremy at 3:28am on Tuesday December 24, 2019 :: 0 comments :: 