Comments on: Just opened: Samovar

By: Victor

Victor — Sat, 08 May 2010 06:14:36 +0000

Would never set foot there again; the worst experience I had, they totally spoiled the birthday party.
The owner Mr Dimitroff approached our group saying that he wanted to apologize for poor service and the wait that we experienced when they messed up our reservation. He offered us a bottle of vodka free of charge, and then charged 100$ for it saying that there were less people than he expected. The bill was paid, but when we noticed and tried to resolve the issue, Mr Dimitroff replied – “I don’t care, do whatever you want”.
It is sad when a grown man has a honor worth 100$.

By: A La Rus

A La Rus — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:40:38 +0000

I remember the old “Samovar’ very well. It was far from being athentic russian restaurant. The food was below average, the porices way too high, and the owners were tipical rude immigrant type. Don’t get me wrong, i am a Russian immigrant myself:)
I am really looking forward to the new spot. Hope they serve wine too-i am just not a vodka drinker…

By: Sarah

Sarah — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:03:18 +0000

Does anyone remember that there was another Samovar that used to be on Mt. Pleasant? They closed a few years ago, but in their heydey they had Russian musicians, vinaigrette, chicken tabaca, plenty of vodka and a real samovar.
Sigh.

By: Shocker

Shocker — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:22:03 +0000

Maybe it’s just me, but does anyone else think that the Russians are taking over Toronto?