Great food and a warm atmosphere recommend this affectation-free tapas-style global-cuisine restaurant in the St. Lawrence hood, but the phenomenal service just might be what keeps you coming back. On-line reviewers rave over the consistent, attentive treatment by wait staff who know every dish to its bones. And speaking of dishes, everything is a spectacle here, from the colour-splashed oyster starter to the arty halibut and clams with green pea puree sweep through the blood-red deconstructed Bangkok beef salad. An onsite raw bar and mozzarella bar make the Origin experience more special still. A pretty patio's worth a seat in the kinder months.more...See more text
Origin North at Bayview Village takes mall dining to a whole new level, which shouldn’t be surprising, given its location. Offering high end, globally-inspired cuisine to match the high end stores, your best bet is to head there for their delicious weekend brunch and fuel up for a day of spending your hard earned cash.