Bardo Locke

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   Susan

   Toronto

   73 reviews

   5.0

   73 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great salad-squash & arugula was excellent and an amazing pizza! Bee sting so tasty and unique! Will be back for small plates!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Toronto

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Great menu, delicious meal, good sized portions. noisy atmosphere though. Will return to try out different menu items. Pleasant staff. Service slow but the place was full- it was mid week lunch hour.
   

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   Vince

   Toronto

   11 reviews

   4.0

   11 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The food and staff were great. The atmosphere and noise level were not for me. This is a good local neighborhood dinner.
   

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   Cara

   Toronto

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 4 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food, service and overall experience was wonderful. Welcoming atmosphere upon entry. Quick table service and knowledgable staff. From start to finish the food was amazing. We had the Small Plate menu and would definitely order that again . My favourite was the Chicken and Dumplings , perfect comfort food for a chilly winter evening . Overall an excellent experience. Highly recommentd.
   

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   Catherine

   Toronto

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on 29 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Waitress was wonderful. She knew the menu and had great recommendations.
   

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   Ross

   Toronto

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on 24 November 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Good food and excellent service. Friendly, accommodating staff. However it's not the place to have a quiet conversation at your meal. Nice vibe to the place though.
   

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   Ryan

   Toronto

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on 23 November 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 1

   I regret to say that my recent experience at Bardo on Locke Street was profoundly disappointing. Our reservation was made a week in advance for a party of five to celebrate a birthday, an occasion we anticipated would be marked by a welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere. Unfortunately, Bardo failed to deliver even the basic expectation of comfort. Despite booking well in advance, we were seated at a table designed for four, awkwardly squeezed into the restaurant’s busiest and most chaotic area—right beside the cashier and bar. This high-traffic zone turned our evening into an exercise in patience. My feet were stepped on multiple times, and my chair was repeatedly bumped as staff and patrons navigated the cramped space. The seating arrangement was so poorly planned that my wife and her mother had to alternate eating their meals, as they were physically unable to sit comfortably without colliding. This was not a matter of service missteps that could be remedied with charm or effort; the issue was fundamental and entirely avoidable had there been proper attention to reservations and spatial planning. Such an uncomfortable setup is unacceptable, especially for a restaurant that presumably prides itself on offering a pleasant dining experience. I cannot recommend Bardo and will not return. Celebratory occasions deserve thoughtful accommodation, and Bardo demonstrated a clear lack of consideration for its guests.
   

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   Vilma

   Toronto

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 22 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Food was delicious, service friendly and efficient. A bit loud for my preference.
   

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   Sandie

   Toronto

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on 21 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food (awesome tasting menu on Wednesdays)..super service. First time there, but I will be back!!!
   

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    Christy

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Excellent experience. Outstanding service made all the difference, with waiters attentive to all our needs and willing to make thoughtful suggestions for our dinner. Even though it is more expensive than a chain restaurant dinner, it is worth every cent. Food is fresh and high quality, with variety in pizzas (not your usual cheese pizza!), and refined dishes for those looking for pasta and/or seafood. I would pass on the appetizers (they are too expensive for what they are), but the entrees are to die for.
    

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