The ground floor commercial space in high rise condos can be a space that leaves little to the imagination. Structural changes are impossible to make and sometimes the lack of ample space makes it tricky to open a shop, much less a restaurant. But in November 2015, Figo proved that even an uninspired concrete space can be transformed into an incredibly warm, welcoming and inviting restaurant. But doing so wasn’t easy. “We really had to edit the space allocation for supplies and inventory, and be intelligent about seating configuration,” says Christina Kuypers from Figo. “Our kitchen is one of the most efficiently designed kitchen that we have … but it was very challenging for us to put in, it was a real commitment to use every single inch of this restaurant to the best of our ability.”
The results speak for themselves. Figo has been a hit with locals and visitors to the city since it opened. Whether you decide to sit in the spacious 85 seat dining room or 110 seat patio, Figo is your destination for a chic dining experience. On any given week, you can find everyone from young professionals enjoying lunch during the week, to families congregating for brunch on Sundays. And you can feel the warm, hospitable ambiance as soon as you step inside. The polished concrete floor contrasts nicely with the floral ceiling. “We have a very light palette, plenty of light, beautiful textures and fabrics, sloping line work and arches. It’s very graceful and intentionally feminine,” says Christina.
served with house baked crostini
VIN COTTO
pine nuts
TRUFFLE HONEY
black pepper
FIGS
port, prosciutto
PORK BELLY
maple cider
ARUGULA
warm mushrooms, parmigiano, aged balsamic vinaigrette
RADICCHIO
watercress, endive, parmigiano, apple vinaigrette
CHERRY TOMATO
mixed greens, croutons, basil, ricotta salata, ramp vinaigrette
BABY GEM LETTUCE
ground cherries, hazelnut agliata
BURRATA
olive, melon, pickled blueberries, crispy bread
ZUCCHINI FRITTI
lemon crema fresca, honey
ARANCINI
sweet onion, lemon aioli
SEA BREAM CRUDO
chili, basil
RAINBOW TROUT CRUDO
sea buckthorn
ANTIPASTI FOR TWO
feature cheese, prosciutto san daniele, castelvetrano olives, mixed pickles, potato focaccia
MARGHERITA
tomato, mozzarella, basil
BURRATA
tomato, basil, olive oil
HOUSE SAUSAGE
tomato, onion, calabrian chili, provolone, dill crema, radish
MUSHROOM
caramelized onion, caciocavallo, potato, watercress, truffle
SOPPRESSATA,
preserved tomato, mozzarella, black olive, honey
GNOCCHI
buffalo ricotta, tomato, basil
TORTELLI
ricotta-arugula, butter, sage
GIGLI
lobster, tomato, peas, basil
TAGLIATELLE
clams, chili, dill
FREGULA
mussels, saffron, tomato
BUCATINI
wild boar ragu
CASARECCE
basil, hazelnut pesto
SCALLOPS
taggiasche olives, preserved tomato
SEARED ARCTIC CHAR
lemon, mixed herbs
GRILLED WHOLE BRANZINO
lemon, olive oil, sea salt
VEAL
12oz bone-in chop, charred tomato, basil
WHOLE CORNISH HEN
rosemary and chili glaze
MENNONITE LAMB
half rack, pine nut-artichoke puree, mint
40 DAY DRY AGED STRIPLOIN,
14 oz bone-in, salsa verde
SAVOY CABBAGE
pancetta, pear-apricot mostarda
BLACK KALE
chili, crispy garlic
POLENTA
mushrooms, grano padano
POTATO
olive oil, roasted potatoes, pepperonata sauce
RICOTTA
truffle honey, crostini
ZUCCHINI FRITTI
lemon crema fresca, honey
ARANCINI
sweet onion, lemon aioli
SEA BREAM CRUDO
chili, basil
RAINBOW TROUT CRUDO
sea buckthorn
RADICCHIO
watercress, endive, parmigiano, apple vinaigrette
BURRATA
melon, huckleberry, crispy bread
CHICKEN
arugula, preserved tomato, balsamic vinaigrette
TUNA
baby gem, green beans, egg, olive, lemon vinaigrette
MARGHERITA
tomato, mozzarella, basil
HOUSE SAUSAGE PIZZA
tomato, calabrian chili, provolone, dill crema, radish
MUSHROOM
caramelized onion, cacciocavalo, potato, watercress, truffle
SOPPRESSATA
preserved tomato, mozzarella, black olive, honey
wood oven fired sandwich, with choice of arugula salad or herb potatoes
GRILLED EGGPLANT
preserved tomato, arugula, grano padano
CHICKEN
pancetta, preserved tomato, slaw, mustard aioli
SOPPRESSATA
scarmozza, grano padano, arugula, balsamic vinaigrette
MEATBALL
smoked provolone, tomato, arugula
CASARECCE
tomato, basil
TAGLIATELLE
clams, chili, dill
BUCATINI
wild boar ragu
FEATURED FISH
ask your server
VEAL
bone-in chop, charred tomato, potato, basil
RADICCHIO
watercress, endive, parmigiano, apple vinaigrette
BURRATA
melon, huckleberry, crispy bread
CHICKEN
arugula, preserved tomato, balsamic vinaigrette
TUNA
baby gem, green beans, egg, olive, lemon vinaigrette
MARGHERITA
tomato, mozzarella, basil
SOPPRESSATA
preserved tomato, mozzarella, black olive, honey
MUSHROOM
caramelized onion, cacciocavalo, potato, watercress, truffle
HOUSE SAUSAGE
tomato, onion, calabrian chili, provolone, dill crema, radish
CLASSIC BREAKFAST
2 eggs, bacon, smashed potato, charred tomato, grilled bread
PANCAKES
maple syrup, mascarpone
BAKED EGGS
2 eggs, spicy tomato, grilled bread
FRITTATA
cremini mushrooms, spinach, goat cheese, mixed greens, grilled bread
EGGS BENEDICT
pepperonata, tomato focaccia, hollandaise, smashed potato
ITALIAN PASTRY
ask your server
Drinks
FIGO COLLINS, THE HAWES
TIRAMISU
chocolate, coffee, mascarpone
PANNA COTTA
vanilla, elderflower jelly, blueberries
CHOCOLATE
bonet, sponge toffee, mascarpone
APPLE AND CHESTNUT TORTA
fior di latte, gelato
PANETTONE BREAD PUDDING,
vanilla and orange crema
GELATO
two scoops served with house baked cookies choice of: vanilla, chocolate, pistachio or lemon
PRIX FIXE 24.95
ARANCINI
sweet onion, lemon aioli
BURRATA
olive, melon, huckleberry, crispy bread
YOGURT & GRANOLA
seasonal fruit
EGGS BENEDICT
pepperonata, tomato focaccia, hollandaise, smashed potato
ITALIAN SWEET BREAD
ricotta, bluberries, maple syrup
HOUSE SAUSAGE PIZZA
tomato, onion, calabrian chili, provolone, dill crema, radish
add SMASHED POTATO
aioli
add SMASHED POTATO
aioli
add SMOKED BACON
vin santo reduction
add MIXED GREENS
house vinaigrette
add MIXED GREENS
house vinaigrette
PANNA COTTA
AFFOGATO
hot espresso & vanilla gelato
SELECTION OF ITALIAN COOKIES
Drinks
SAN PELLEGRINO, GREY HOUND, MIMOSA
Drinks
Wine, Aperitivo, RED WINE, WHITE WINE, NV CLETO CHIARLI É FIGLI VECCHIA MODENA,
2015 MICHEL GASSIER
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Contemporary Italian hot spot, Figo, exudes opulence and its proximity to all TIFF related activities makes a stop here a no-brainer. Its signature cocktail is made with Ketel one vodka, capo capo aperitivo, thyme and lemon. Figo will be serving drinks until 4 am September 10.
View this Smart ListItalian restaurant Figo serves a weekend brunch that will make you feel like you’re eating in the Mediterranean. All the usual suspects are there: salad, pancakes, eggs benny, omelettes and more. Figo also offers an Italian twist to the weekend’s favourite meal with handcrafted pizza, and Italian sweetbreads. Figo serves brunch from 10:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. and accepts reservations (yay!).
View this Smart ListThis Italian eatery accepts reservations for its weekend brunch. Served from 10:30 a.m. until 3 p.m., it offers all the mainstays like pancakes and eggs Benny, but also throws in some Italian choices like pizza and sweetbreads. There’s also a pretty decent cocktail menu.
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