Estiatorio Volos

We have been to volos twice so far, both times were on Valentine's day, two years apart. This place deserves a 5 star review. The food is amazing, the service is extremely friendly and the staff are knowledgeable. The place has a cozy mediterranean vibe to it. The kitchen is open concept so you can see what's going on in it, and the space is sparkling clean.
On our second visit, we got the whole red snapper, the market price for which was $49, and the fisherman's stew. Both were extremely delicious. The broth for the stew was so flavourful but not too fishy. The red snapper was cooked to perfection and the sides that came with it complemented it so well. My husband and I enjoyed dining at Volos and we will definitely be back.
Also, free saganaki with yelp check-in!! They set it on fire at the table, it's so entertaining!
I highly recommend this place.

The eggplant dip was a recommendation from the server in the bar area and it did not disappoint. The dip was fresh, well played, and the pita/bread was made in-house. Highly recommend asking for it warmed and drizzling a little olive oil on the dip when you eat it.

The Chilean seabass is a must-have. The fish is cooked and seasoned perfectly, the potatoes are tender and flavorful, and the Greek salad is colorful and has the right amount of feta.

Very cute place for a first date. The service was fantastic and my waitress was very attentive and offered great suggestions.

The baklava is a great addition to any meal. Not too sweet but a lot of flavor and the berries were perfect.

This place is really good if you need to find a last minute date spot

Reservations aren't too hard to get it seems, but the food and service are excellent

Had the soup, lamb, and octopus and everything was great

You pay the downtown markup price but it's not too bad

Lovely ambience and amazing service. Our server was friendly, thoughtful and made our lunch extra special in small ways. We had a wonderful lunch and the relaxed atmosphere put us both at ease.

We have been on the hunt for a good moussaka in Toronto, and we may have found the front runner here! Their moussaka is so flavorful and packed full of eggplant. The ratios of each item was just right and it was a delight to find. Their warm seafood salad is amazing also. Grilled fish, shrimp, and octopus on a bed of greens. A light but filling meal.

Went for our Team lunch (party of 9) and everyone had a great time as both food and service were exemplary.

Started off with the Saganaki and Grilled Calamari for appetizers. We really liked the Saganaki as it's not overly salty considering they used kefalotyri cheese. The grilled calamari consists of mix greens,is lightly charred and goes well with the bell peppers, onions, olives and vinaigrette.

For our mains, the dishes ranges from seafood where someone ordered the Grilled Whole Sea Bass & Fisherman's Stew, pasta (Orecchiette Pasta) and meats - Braised Lamb Shank & Grilled Organic Chicken Breast.

The star of the show imo is the Braised Lamb Shank. Not really a fan of lamb due to their grassy/gamey taste but nowhere will you get this taste from Volos' lamb shank. Rich, juicy and flavourful, the fall-of-the-bone lamb shank is so succulent. Every bite sets off a happy fireworks on your tongue that you can't get enough of it!

Another stellar dish is their Saffron Pistachio Ice Cream. Incredibly creamy and with the predominant taste and smell of the saffron, I really love this dessert. This dessert is swoon worthy and not to be missed here.

Yes Volos is on the pricey side but the experience and quality of food alone are worth both the price.

Also one of the few restaurants who doesn't add automatic gratuity for large parties which is surprising since almost all the restaurants we've been to are doing this. This practice alone will entice us into coming back to Volos.

One of the few Greek restaurants in the core of downtown Toronto and it was a good first experience. The service was great from the moment we walked in, friendly host and servers. The restaurant seems great for all crowds, we saw families with little kids, groups celebrating birthdays and older adults just having a good time for dinner. They had a great selection of drinks, Greek wine, California wine, Italian wine, as well as cocktails and beer. They're menu wasn't too large, just enough to not be overwhelmed with the selection! We started with the hummus and pita which was delicious, I always appreciate a good hummus. I then got the gluten free penne with atlantic salmon and that was also very flavorful. My friends got the sea bass, and braised lamb shank which they mentioned was great. We finished the night with the saffron ice cream, which I really enjoyed, the rose water did not overwhelm the taste. If you're downtown Toronto and in the mood for Greek, Volos would be a good choice.

If I had to describe this restaurant in one word, it would be - mediocre.

We went for dinner a couple of weeks back. The hostess was very pleasant and had us seated. Good start.

Now for the not so good
Volos is priced as a higher end restaurant. The first impression one gets is the decor. We were seated near the kitchen. Where it was quite ordinary. The ceiling was open and you could see the vents and wiring. Average looking chairs. With the prices Volos charges, decor should be a factor.

The biggest disappointment was our server. We planned to share several appetizers rather than ordering mains. Her face visibly fell when she heard that. We ended up ordering over 5 appetizers over the course of the evening, so it wasn't a cheap evening. Plus dessert. However, our server never stopped by after taking our initial drink and dinner order. So much so that we had to ask another server to get us more drinks. At which she magically reappeared at our table with the drinks.

The food itself was also mediocre. Compare it one of the older and better known restaurants in the Danforth.

For the prices they charge, you are much better off going to other $$$ restaurants in the downtown area.

We really enjoyed our meal here. Great ambience and service. We enjoyed the Orecchiette pasta with Shrimp which was delicious. Also the Warm seafood salad was the best since we left Greece. They have a extensive wine list with familiar Greek wines and the Baklava was just perfect. Can't wait to go back.

Paid a visit to this lovely restaurant for a birthday celebration, and was not one bit disappointed. The atmosphere is very pleasant, and the open kitchen concept acts as a wonderful form of background entertainment.
Our dishes were absolutely delicious, and the freshness of the ingredients was evidently clear!

My wonderful salmon was outstanding, and truly refreshing with the light seasonings.

I was also excited to see the superb wine menu, and our pick was definitely a hit.
Every aspect of this restaurant has been perfected to ensure guests receive the best experience.

I wholly recommend Volos to all, who are looking for a special and memorable evening out.
Truly superb.

I came to this restaurant with high expectations and left extremely happy!
The location is perfect, Richmond street west provides you a great spot accessible to Eaton Centre and Queen st west. The restaurant is very fancy and cozy!
Now about the food:
1. Saganaki is the coolest dish there, they make it in front of you so definitely order it!
2. Octopus : As a person who has never liked Octopus, I gotta say I was right because none of them were as good as this one!
3. Lamb Shank: The look is enough. I can't say more. THE BEST. TENDER AND GREAT!
4. Baklava: Was good, nothing bad about it.
All in all, I definitely suggest here!

Food was great! Service was great! The ambiance was very nice as well. Def a place to try in Toronto!