Reviews of Nora Gray paint a picture of a small, intimate Italian spot with a warm, stylish vibe and a strong emphasis on fresh pasta and wine, but with results that vary by visit. Positive notes highlight attentive service, knowledgeable staff when it comes to wine pairings, and memorable experiences at the bar with great recommendations; several dishes and desserts are praised for their balance, texture, and originality, and the overall atmosphere is described as cozy and welcoming, making it a good choice for dates or special occasions. On the other hand, some visits are described as overpriced for the portions, with mains not always filling, and occasional missteps in kitchen execution or timing; the dining room can be cold or noisy, and service can be slow or misdirected at times, detracting from the experience. The wine list and dessert selections are frequently mentioned as strengths, while price-to-value and consistency are common points of critique, though many still plan to return to chase a more consistent, higher-impact meal. Overall Nora Gray is viewed as a refined option worth trying for confident food and wine, with room for improvement in consistency and comfort.
We were there last night, & I wish we were going back tonight!! The atmosphere was very cool, restaurant has its own unique vibe. Food was delicious, staff is super attentive & polite. Will be back very soon, so much more we need to try on the menu! oh & perfect extra dirty martinis :)
Sep 28, 2025
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This place is so mid. The food is mediocre, service is meh & it's super expensive. Spent near 70 bucks on a steak that wasn't cooked properly(they made it well done…). Every dish other than the focaccia was pretty bland. Just go somewhere else & save your money.
This place is great. We thoroughly enjoyed it. The special tonight was a the sausage with polenta. It was absolutely delicious. The bartender & waitress kept my thirst quenched with beautifully crafted mocktails.
We were a group of 7. They usually don't do à-la-carte service for groups above 6, but they accommodated us without a fuss. Lovely professional staff.
Je suis vraiment triste d'avoir été déçu par Nora Gray, j'avais vraiment hâte d'y aller. Au lieu du décor romantique intimiste que j'attendais, on retrouve des tons sombres digne de ces vieux restaurants italiens new yorkais, sans le kitch, & un bar où tout le monde s'écrase les uns contre les autres. Les tables sont des tables de diners tristes. Nôtre focaccia était servi froide, sans aucune épices ou condiment pour relever. L'huile d'olive est en supplément. Mes pâtes ont été servis froides; j'ai du les renvoyer, & on m'a expliqué qu'avec une sauce pesto c'est normal que ce soit tiède (à 45$ le plat c'est dur à avaler… & faux, d'autant que la deuxième fois c'était chaud). Celles de ma femme était bonne mais quelconque. Mais la cerise sur le gâteau, ou plutôt le fromage sur les pâtes, c'est le parmesan rapé facturé 4$. Jamais je n'avais vu ça de ma vie, ni ici ni en Italie. Je suis soufflé. Le vin est lui aussi hors de prix, bien la carte soit archi complete. On regrette qu'il n'y ait que très peu de choix au verre (pas les meilleurs).
Heureusement la soirée est sauvée par un service souriant & patient, qui écoute & met le client au centre de l'expérience. Si les plats coûtaient 15$ Nora Gray pourrait devenir une cantine pour le midi, mais pour une « date » plus jamais.
Aug 29, 2025
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For some reason, it's taken me year to check out Nora Gray & I'm very glad that I did. Lovely food & very thoughtful service especially when it came to wine recommendations.
The food was just fine, but for the portion sizes it was vastly overpriced. It was hard for our table to eat enough despite spending close to $100 per person & we all got pizza afterwards.
Aug 3, 2025
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I've been coming here for years & every time I go I am always wowed by everything. The food, the service & the ambiance are all old world feel in that they make you feel at home & welcome. Eat everythimg, drink everything & enjoy the ver knowledgeable staff. Highly recommended.
I went on a date in this small cozy restaurant located in a beautiful neighbourhood.
The service was professional.
The ambiance was intimate.
The cocktail I ordered was not to my liking (too bitter).
They have only two small toilets, but I suppose it's proportionate to the size of the restaurant.
The food, albeit oily, was very good. I ordered the strozzapreti.
We had the luck to have a terrace spot on a beautiful day. It's a small terrace, bordering a semi-busy street.
The parking situation was easy for us ; it was paid street parking.
Bottomline, I would come back again to enjoy the delicious food & romantic, niche-y experience.
Jul 21, 2025
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Great experience overall with knowledgable waitress. She pointed us in the right direction with wine choice & we pretty well let her choose our dishes, she did a fantastic job! I still prefer Gia over Nora Gray but I like how it's a different menu.
Great vibe, very decent food. Service was exceedingly slow. Very, very slow service, though the service in general was very polite & gave good insight on the menu. Meal easily took 30-45 minutes longer than it needed to just on service time, & I am not one to nitpick on this, it just killed the flow of an otherwise great dinner.
The food was great quality. Asparagus was great, along with all the pastas. The beef was tough, though it was well cooked with a great sauce. The pork was also very tasty.
I would go back, but only if the service issues are fixed.
My first time at Nora Gray by myself, because my foodie local friend said,'Try, you are in luck if you can get in.' I ordered tuna carpaccio & zucchini pasta. The pasta was impressive, from its aroma to texture & taste, especially its unique after taste sweetness was quite a delight! But the tuna… I had better. Sorry to say I was expecting the melt in your mouth texture with fresh balanced favour but the lemon juice somehow on that night was too overpowering so all was lost. The vibe was cosy, casual elegant. Servers were friendly & professional. Will try again.
Lovely little restaurant aesthetically, great staff. I have been hearing about this spot for a while now & I have to say our experience was a letdown. We ordered most of the menu & everything was simply just okay - plus two people from our party got sick after dining here. I don't think I would try it again, especially considering the price of dishes.
