Review of The Pantry, Fine Food Shop & Eatery

3 years ago

--- UPDATE ---

--- UPDATE ---

Reducing from a 4 to a 2 star review. We just tried to grab bite to eat here on a Saturday afternoon amidst gardening/work/errands. Dressed more for work than brunch, I suppose, as the hostess was rude and seated us in the far back corner next to the bathroom (which honestly, is the worst spot in the house at any restaurant). We asked to move and she shifted us one table over, despite the place having maybe 20 tables available. We said no thank you as she curtly responded "Then where do you want to be". So we said we would go. Looking back as we walked out she was laughing with other wait staff. Unprofessional. Unacceptable. Unappreciated.

If there is a dress code. Make it known.

Have been here dozens of times and have always enjoyed the food and service. There are many other places to choose from with much more pleasant experiences to offer. Ironically looking back at my original four star review I am reminded of the rude experience at the coffee bar. I had overlooked it completely as the following visits were great.

Will think twice before coming in again.

--- ORIGINAL REVIEW ---

The restaurant at One Fine Food was lovely. We shared a wood fired pizza and it was worth every penny. We would definitely come back for that. Great service, wine selection and our pizza was perfect.

I ordered a piece of tiramisu to go, and honestly have never been so disappointed. Tiramisu is one of my favourite desserts but I never make it myself because it makes too much. One slice would be perfect, I thought! But it's like they forgot the coffee! It was dry, the cake was dense and it just tasted like bland mascarpone. Also the service at the coffee/dessert bar was horrible. The girl working ignored us and had a conversation with the woman in front of us for several minutes to the point that we almost left. It wasn't worth the wait with the sub par dessert.

Will be back for the pizza!