recamier's Profile  Title Last Reply  Splendido- No!  As I think
is clear I used the word overall referring to our experience in
its entirety that evening and I maintain that overall the
average $25/main undistinguished Toronto restaurant matches what
and how we were served. I hope it is also clear that I was not
complaining about the cost but merely providing a point of
reference.  Splendido- No!  Returned to Splendido last night-
first time since the new management. Still looks like a poorly
lit basement. Overall lumination is adequate, but no feeling of
life or sparkle. Met in an unpleasantly breezy fashion at the
door. The reception area doubles as a common computer station
for the waitstaff so a hurried work atmosphere greets you on
arrival and a delay while the greeter waits for the waitstaff to
clear. Questions begin within a microsecond of being seated,
what kind of water, what food allergies etc. Might seem
solicitous but perhaps a moment to settle before the barrage
might be better. But then again t