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Segovia Restaurant
Categories: Restaurants Spanish Restaurants Tapas Bars Spanish, Tapas Bars [Edit]
5 Saint Nicholas StToronto, ON M4Y 1W5
Neighbourhood: Downtown Core
(416) 960-1010
- Hours:
Tue-Fri 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
Tue-Sat 5 pm - 10 pm
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
11 reviews for Segovia Restaurant
11 reviews in English
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Review from Mariko M.
2/11/2011 ROTD 2/26/2012
Being the daughter of Iberiaphiles who try to cook Portuguese and Spanish dishes all the time, I'm surprised that I've never been here.
Our server, a native of Salamanca, was probably the highlight of the night. With his uniquely Spanish sense of (dry) humor, we were entertained the entire time here. There was also live Spanish music, which I thought added to the entire experience. When we arrived at 5:30 it was relatively empty, but by the time we left, most tables had patrons occupying it. Segovia is certainly no secret to the foodies of Toronto!
To start off our meal, we ordered: the Tortilla (Spanish potato omelet); Deep fried squid aka calamari; and the Seafood Soup. You can skip the calamari, but definitely order the other two appetizers.
If you decide to come here, you absolutely must have the paella. I recommend the Paella Mista as it has heaps of both meat and seafood. The saffron rice is simply delicious. As this dish is so rich, you can feed four people with one order.
The finale to our meal was the Creme Caramel ... homemade... it was delish!
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Review from Cindy H.
12/21/2011
Came here with 8 other co-workers for a Holiday Celebration.
The lunch menu is simple ~ $16 for an appetizer and main course. Our group mostly selected the green salad and crab croquettas as a starter. Salad was a bit too salty in the dressing and the croquettas were more like dough balls.
For our main dishes, we had the seafood chicken paella with chorizo, black angus sirloin peppercorn steak, and the fresh grilled salmon. Most comments were positive for the paella - good portion size, lots of toppings, etc.
My colleagues also enjoyed their salmon. The steak got critiqued for it being a bit too dry.
Overall, our group thought it was OK. I think I would return to try the Sangria, as I hear they have a great summer patio! -
Review from Rich U.
10/28/2008
Spanish restaurants and Tapas bars are becoming a trendy fad. This place has been around for awhile and is still elite-level in my opinion. Great service. Superb food. Friendly ownership and management. And one of the most stunningly beautiful hostesses I've ever seen (I hope that didn't read "creepy," I didn't mean it to). Yeah, this place was great Spanish before Spanish was hip-cool. Love the quail in brandy reduction. Love the Alioli greens. Great wine selection - although I usually get simple house red (Penascal) and a Spanish beer. Nice colorful decor.
Don't take my word for it. My friends from Spain rave about it too. Very authentic and unpretentious. -
Review from Su B.
8/10/2009
The Good: the food was pretty good. We had the 'paella mixta' and it tasted really nice but definitely not the best I have tasted (but probably shouldn't compare with Madrid and Barcelona). We had the mussels as an appetizer and I must recommend it. They also make a great sangria. Dod not pass up on dessert - their creme brule cheesecake is decadent.
The Bad: it's really noisy with people seated quite close to each other. Also the lack of windows is a little stifling.
The Ugly: the people next to us were obnoxiously loud and were trying to make out.
Bottomline: would go back just for the food. -
Review from Paul R.
Toronto, ON
4/3/2010
We attended last minute on a Saturday night. What struck me as strange was how bright the atmosphere was, it was too bright to really feel comfortable. The place was also nearly empty, only a few other couples in the place.
The food was excellent, we both had the fillet and both were cooked exactly as we ordered. What I don't think I can get over the price. $120 plus tip for dinner and 3 drinks. It wasn't terrible but I was expecting less given the casual atmosphere and the neighbourhood. The staff were all very friendly and the live guitarist was a nice touch. (Segovia was a famous Spanish guitarist).
Dim the lights, get a few more people in there and make it about 15% less expensive and it would be a great place to go for an evening out. -
Review from Esther P.
Toronto, ON
1/19/2011
What a great night out. I wasn't sure what to expect from this place, but it turned out great. The best part of the evening was our waiter; he kept everyone who came into the place smiling. The appetizers were great, but the best thing I had that night was the Sangria - delicious. There was also live entertainment which added to all the fun.
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Review from Scott M.
Kitchener, ON
11/7/2011
WARNING! TIP IS INCLUDED! And it doesn't look obvious on the bill either. It is not made explicitly clear anywhere or by anyone serving you. I would have given this experience 4 stars except for the the tipping scam. We were three people on a Saturday night. One green salad, a gazpacho, and a seafood soup to start and all were great esp. the soup. Two shared a paella which was excellent if not fully authentic and another had a roasted lamb tenderloin also excellent. One bottle of wine and 4 Sangrias: $256.00!!!! Check your bill. They don't write "tip" they play with the box where the tax is supposed to be and and add tax hand written as an item.
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Review from Norman S.
5/29/2009
i absolutely love the food in spain
hard to find a good spanish place outside of spain and especially in toronto. segovia does it right. the paella is great. the lamb is really good.
dining room is a little dark but cozy. good service. -
Review from Lan T.
Toronto, ON
6/5/2009
Love this place. Interesting decor, friendly service and tasty food.
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Review from John G.
East York, ON
10/3/2009
Unfortunately, I remember when this place use to be a lot smaller (and a lot better) around the corner on Yonge Street. Since moving to their present location, there never seems to be more than a few patrons present when I have been there on the last two occasions.
Despite this the food is very good, although the bill can add up if you start with some tapas and then move on to other entrees.
Good service (at least when the place is near empty) and they have live music at weekends -
Review from Candice L.
Toronto, ON
3/10/2011
The place is in a back alley beside a fetish store and has been around for almost 16 years! I knew it had to be good. I absolutely loved it! Had the monkfish tapas and paella which were both delicious. Most of all the service is outstanding. Antonio was friendly and outgoing, it was like going to a friends house for a delicious dinner. Would definitely recommend it.
