Omni

Omni 2793 Bathurst St. 416 783 2091

Can you imagine dining in style and shopping for exquisite jewellery at the same place? I love the concept. Java and jewellery is the original purpose of this establishment. Both parts of the business are always busy. I have had lunch and dinner here on many times. I have also enjoyed their catered food. This is a kosher restaurant. When my family visits from Israel we rush here to enjoy a gourmet kosher meal.

On this occasion I was at a meeting with 10 people. One of the members of the group was kosher so we decided this would be our meting spot. The menu is amazing and the food is extraordinary.

The bread is baked on the premises. It is multi grain with a crunch. I could eat a whole loaf by myself. We actually asked for more bread because it was so tasty and enjoyable.

We shared a Bruschetta ($6.99) while waiting for our dinner to be prepared. Toasted French Baguette is topped with fresh tomatoes, garlic, basil and herbs.($6.99) the Spring Rolls were an excellent appetizer and devoured them immediately.

Portobello Mushroom Soup is available daily.($5.99) One of the dinner guests has enjoyed it here on past visits.

I usually have the Salad Nicoise ($14.99(because they prepare it with fresh tuna. The platter is beautifully arranged and the salad items are fresh and crisp. The chunks of fresh grilled tuna are moist and melt in your mouth.

I adore tuna and most restaurants do not serve this splendid fish. It is expensive and must be prepared perfectly. Grilled Peppercorn Tuna should ideally be served rare because one second too many and the fish becomes dry. The fish was outstanding. It was served with a side dish of quinoa and crisp barely cooked fresh vegetables. A small dish with three serving sauces was placed on the table. The mustard sauce was my favorite. The tuna didn’t even require a knife. I could cut it with a fork. I was delighted with every bite.

The Indian Vegetable Curry is served with fried tofu and rice pilaf.($15.99) Eggplant Parmigiana Towers are rounds of breaded eggplant layered with cheese and homemade marinara sauce.($!4.95)

Sandwiches, Baguettes and Wraps are on the menu. The Open Face Brie Baguette features lightly melted brie with sliced apple, arrugula and brown mustard.($12.95) Portobello Mushroom supreme Panini is prepared with succulent grilled portobello mushrooms toped with mozzarella cheese.($11.95)

Larry,our server, was excellent. He presented all 10 dishes to the right patron. He was helpful and kept the water glasses filled. He was always attentive even though he was also serving the many other guests.

Don’t leave without dessert. The Cheesecake ($7.00) is the best. It is topped with caramel praline or chocolate. Every bite dissolved on my tongue. Wow!

Chocolate Pot Au Crème was prepared with sweet cream and served with a biscotti($7.00) and the Rotating Trio Dessert plate ($!0.00) looked too good to eat. Needless to say it was devoured in a few seconds and totally enjoyed. The Chocolate Brownie was dense and full of a deep chocolate flavor.

We accomplished our purpose in meeting. We also agreed that we had enjoyed a delicious meal.