The House On Parliament

So this is kind of a good news/​bad news situation. Let’s start with the good news, which is the food.
We arrived just before noon on a Saturday and were pleasantly surprised to note that the restaurant was already pretty full. (Had we arrived just 20 minutes later we would’ve been forced to wait for a table.)
Scotch eggs are a childhood favorite, so of course I had to order the Scotch Breakfast (which is advertised as «Wild boar, pheasant & cognac scotch egg, hollandaise, baby greens or homefries»). A while later, the food arrived and the presentation was top-​notch. I took a bite out of one of the homefries and was immediately impressed with how hot and crispy they were. They’re essentially homefry perfection.
The bad news was the Scotch Eggs. Oh, they were delicious. The sausage was really tasty and the outside was appealingly fried. No, the problem was that the eggs weren’t hot in the slightest. It’s clear they were sitting there for a while waiting for the potatoes. The kitchen staff clearly needs to work on improving their timing.
The other issue here was the service. Our order was taken fairly quickly, but then we literally didn’t see our waiter again. (A different person brought our food and yet another person brought our bill.) I finished my cocktail pretty quickly and I might’ve ordered another had anyone bothered to ask. I didn’t even have a water to sip from!
I rarely give less than 20% as a tip but I really felt like I had no choice in this case. I would certainly return to the restaurant but I wouldn’t be in any hurry.

Everything about this place is amazing. Great service, ambience and the food is to die for! Great place for every occasion.

Great food, quick service, and did I say great food?

I enjoyed this place. The food was good, and not too pricey. I had the fish and savoury bread pudding, which was very satisfying, and something I’d never tried prior. I also had the flourless chocolate cake with ice cream and it was delicious, but I’d like to note that the ice cream tasted a bit freezer burnt, but everything else was delicious, so I’m willing to look beyond the one slip up. It was pretty busy, but we only waited about 15 minutes for a table. The place was also packed with tables and pretty loud, but I enjoyed it. The noise level made it so that you didn’t have to hear the intimate conversations of those around you.
I’ll be back!

I’m a regular since 09′ and I have NEVER had a bad meal. How many resturants can I say that about? Not too damn many mister.

Great service, line up to wait went Fast. New menu items to try out: shootine! Amazing recipe, and can’t go wrong with 5 dollar mimosas and beermosas :)
Brought friends for the first time and very impressive first impression.
Top Toronto brunch destinations.

While they have their hiccups in their service especially when it gets crowded, the experience in general is pretty good. The food is your standard pub fair with a few specials thrown in the mix.
You can confidently order just about anything and it should taste great for the most part. They have a wide assortment of beer on tap as well. The atmosphere is just great especially during patio season. The service is also quite good when they are not too busy but there are hiccups whenever there’s a rush.
Definitely a go to pub in the area and overall just a great place to grab a drink and chill.

The beer was cold and the atmosphere is cozy-​cool. No time to try the food this time around but the menu did look inviting

Such a place for locals, it is a hidden gem.
A must go every time I go to Toronto.

This is a terrific neighbourhood restaurant. I say restaurant because «pub» does not do it justice. The food here is on par with other great Toronto resto-​pubs, like the Oxley, which is high praise for me (though the drinks there are better). I had the prime rib sandwich on Monday, a really big meal but also delicious: juicy, with a great horseradish sauce. I had salad instead of fries, and it was more than Jair iceberg lettuce and a few tomatoes. It felt like it was really prepared, cared for. Looking around other dishes looked tremendous too.
One more thing is that the service was excellent. Attentive and knowledgeable.
I will be back.

I ordered the bangers and mash, the steak pie, and a Caesar salad (to be eaten over the course of several days, obviously, delivered through Hurrier), and all of them were solid choices. The bangers and mash were the real standout — juicy sausages (don’t laugh) and perfectly creamy mashed potatoes. The steak pie was also good, although the crust was a bit burned, and the Caesar salad was fresh and crunchy and yummy! I would definitely return for some good British pub food.

Was hoping for 3^rd time lucky but ended in 3^rd time fail!
The food I have tried is typical pub fare cooked well.
What makes this place fabulous is the pub itself, lovely décor, nice furnishings and outdoor space. What makes this place Meh is the service, each time I have been here it hasn’t been good, not necessarily rude but not friendly either. The place is always busy so maybe they don’t have to try so hard but for me when I pay money to eat at your establishment I expect to feel welcome.

Fantastic food coupled with a charming atmosphere make this gastropub a frequent repeat spot for me. The presentation of the food is always on pointe and the prices are great. that topped off with the friendly and down to earth waitstaff give this place 5 stars for me.
I’ve tried almost the whole menu and loved it all, and every guest I’ve brought has had nothing but compliments.
They also have a daily specials menu that has truly delicious options if you want something a little more than just their standard menu.
Brunch, lunch or dinner this is a great place to eat.

I love the HOP! Its been my local for over 10 years and in that time the service has been excellent as has the food. Always consistent, fresh ingredients, reasonable prices and hits the spot!
A great first date place but I recommend the front or upstairs patio or front/​middle part of the restaurant as the back room can get loud and something about the acoustics can make it hard for some people to hear.
Best Pub in the neighborhood… where everybody know your name… and their always glad you came…
They don’t do reservations and there is often a lineup at dinnertime so be prepared… it generally moves quick though.

Visited again and sat in the upstairs. What a great little patio. Loved it. We had the scotch eggs for an appetizer. The waitress warned us that they’re a little slow to come out but it would be worth the wait. She was right. took awhile to come out but so worth it. There was two eggs cut in two and served with Branston pickle and a grainy honey mustard. Wow! The mustard was the best I’ve ever had. For entrée I had one of the specials which was fish with risotto and asparagus. My boyfriend had the lamb curry special which I tried. Both were fantastic. Huge portion. Great place, will definitely go again.

Came here on suggestion from a hotel reception desk staff: a place off the beaten path where locals go. Off the beaten path is a bit of an understatement — from downtown, it was an interesting walk through a rough-​around-​the-​edges neighborhood. I’d suggest taking a taxi if going for a late dinner as we did.
I had a really great glass of wine, shared the beet salad, and steelhead trout for my main. Beet salad had buffalo mozzarella and basil so I came across as a caprese with golden beets; not bad, but not really what I expected. As far as the trout, I found the horseradish to be a bit overpowering and the coulis too smoky for the mild fish. My date had the steak frites which he found to be too chewy for his liking.
Service was fair. It was loud and pretty crowded on a Thursday evening. I’d try it again when in Toronto.

A rare gem right in the heart of Cabbagetown, this place is the place to go for great food, service and food. Yep that’s right, I said food TWICE, it’s that good!
The House on Parliament used to be located downstairs about a block south of where it is now. I don’t know if the lease ran out or if they wanted to be on higher ground, but they closed down for renovations and moved to their new location and let me tell you, it was a good move. I liked the cozy atmosphere in the old pub, but this is way nicer. It offers one of if not the most unique pub settings in Toronto. It’s clean, classic, wood accents everywhere and a beautiful bar that greets you as you walk in the front door. Staff are pleasant and efficient. There are TV’s, but not in the over-​saturated way that they’re typically arranged in most other bars. Sufficient but not overwhelming.
Now, the food.
Try the fish and chips. Shoestring homemade fries double fried in aioli oil (I think??) with a side of garnish on them are worth a mention in their own. Beyond generous helping. Fish is battered perfectly and delicious. I think it’s $ 14 now, which is still reasonable considering the quality and the fact that with the new location and all the renovations the overhead inevitably must have gone up. Used to be $ 11 which I thought was too low to make a profit on. Awesome choice.
Second, the Bangers and Mash. The gravy is like you died and went to to gravy heaven. It’s some serious stuff.
Third, the specials. Not available all the time (they change), but are all good I’m sure. I had the Kobe burger which was topped with beer battered onion rings, BBQ sauce, special cheese, regular bacon and pea meal back bacon. Served with fries and salad. All for $ 17. Are you kidding me? That burger should have been $ 30 it was so good!
Nice selection of draft beer and bar rail. Drinks are quick and arrive cold.
Try everything. Everything is GOOD! This place rules the 416!
GO!

This is one of the most authentic British Pubs I’ve found so far in Toronto. The moment you walking in, it’s like walking into a London! Every time I’ve walked in, it has always been lively and full of energy. They have a great selection of craft beers on tap for any beer enthusiast, and some great seasonal menu items. There service has always been amazing and the staff is extremely knowledgeable.
They have a seasonal menu which never disappoints but my favorite has to be the Tourtière. A buttery flakey pork pie served with a tomato jalapeño chutney and roasted garlic mash, AMAZING.
If you’re ever in the neighbourhood and you’re looking for a gastropub to try, look no further! Though you may have a long way for a table.

So — how have I never noticed this place in the 2.5 years of living in the area? This wonderful gastropub is but 10 minutes from my door and I’ve always complained about the lack of decent, affordable food in my neighbourhood. This place has just fixed that.
Like — The prices for one thing. Everything was affordable from the beer to the mains, and the quality for price is almost unbeatable in the area. Daily menus contain specials as well as their regular fare. My pork belly special was plentiful and delicious.
Dislike — The crowds — although really, I’m being selfish. Clearly this gem attracts large crowds who also want to flock to it for the good food. Staff at the bar were friendly, server at the table wasn’t the greatest. I felt like I was a constant annoyance and someone who needed to rush out for the next person.
Overall, I will definitely be back (and likely soon!) to this place, especially if I need to bring out-​of-​towners to see what good Toronto food is all about.

Came here for brunch on a very busy Sunday. We were seated pretty quickly and were served right away.
They had several kinds of eggs Benedict and $ 5 mimosas. Yes! The eggs Benny were very tasty and came with either home fries or a salad. I can’t resist home fries and I was rewarded for my weakness. They were basically halved small potatoes, crispy and fried on the outside, soft and hot on the inside. The only disappointment was the mimosa, which was made with oj from concentrate. Sacrilege!
Service was friendly and the breakfast was filling. A great brunch in a beautiful converted Victorian home.

Ce pub a du très bien et du très mauvais!
Commencons par le très mauvais! Je commande un Ginger Ale sans glacé et la serveuse me ramèné la cannette et un verre rempli de glacé donc je lui dis que je né veux pas de glacé et là elle commence à me tenir tête comme quoi la cannette n’est pas froide, et pas avec le sourir! Donc je lui demande moins de glacé, et la j’avais juste l’impression de la faire chier… c’est pour cela que j’ai mis que j’ai connu mieux car pour moi c’est inadmissible de parler comme ça à un client!
Il y a quand meme du bon dans ce pub! déjà le cadre est très agréable, un peu trop bruyant mais on s’y fait, et la nourriture! Pour 13 $ j’ai eu l’impression de voyager en Europe! juste Whahouuuuuu