M M Scorpion

Amazing Winterdelicious Menu

We have been a couple of time at Scorpion and it's the best Culinary Experience in town. Chef Marcello is an amazing artist on flavors. My main course was a roller-coaster of different taste from heat to sweet. The winter delicious menu price under $29 dollars for a 3 course dinner, it's great deal for a Saturday night dinner with live flamenco music. We did found out last Saturday that The Scorpion Chef launch his own new cooking show on RogersTV on March 2011.

I really wanted to like this place...

A bit of a disappointment, really wanted to enjoy it but we didn't . Thinking the first time might be an off night we went twice. Sadly average and forgettable food. When looking at the menu prices I found myself thinking "am I in Yorkville?"- (no, in Yorkville food wd be better) , Not much atmosphere... Ego has gotten away on this place. Go online and review menu selection + prices before you head out- if you like mediterranean maybe it will work for you. It will be along time before we return- maybe in the distant future to see if anything has changed because it is nice that there is a mediterranean choice of places to eat.

On an evening such as St. Valentines Day, when one would hope that everything would be perfect.... It was as close as it gets, with respect to fine dining. Scorpion had a full house and the place was buzzing with couples of all ages. There was a special menu just for the occasion and Chef Marcello pulled out all the stops to make it a great weekend event. The prices were marginally higher than the regular menu, but well worth it, given the even more upscale offerings, such as Lobster and Venison rack, Seafood Ceviche and Cornish Game Hen. They even kicked up the Wine selections for the weekend as well. We started with a dozen fresh oysters on the half shell, nicely presented with a spicey salsa verde and two shots of chilled tequila. Then our first courses were a heart-shaped Crab Cake and handmade oversized ravioli stuffed with ricotta and porcini mushrooms in a brown butter sauce. Mains were, perfectly roasted whole Lamb tenderloins with savory gratin potatoes and a steamed veggie bouquet... and Pan roasted Chilean Sea Bass, with fennel slaw and vegetables. Portion sizes were generous, but not so much as to over stuff. Dessert was a delightful twist on Scorpion's Chocolate Fractals cake, again, shaped in a heart motif for the occasion. All in all, a very well done special menu. We enjoyed every dish!

My children took me to Scorpion for my birthday last Thursday, for an early dinner and we were pleasantly greeted by Nancy, who had our table all ready for us. Knowing it was my birthday, Chef Marcello himself came over to take our order and to recommend a couple of signature items for us to try. We were not disappointed! Both my children had the chocolate chipotle ribs, but with different side dishes. My youngest had a rib sauce grin from cheek to cheek! I had a lovely dish called Cioppino, which was a savory mix of seafood in a slightly spicy broth, over linguini noodles. Mussels, clams, shrimp, calamari and whitefish were abundant. I was in heaven!! I paired my main with a glass of house white wine, which for the price, was an excellent choice as well. We had a dessert sampling from Scorpion's "Winterdelicious" menu, complete with a candle and singing of happy birthday to me. All in all, it was a great evening and we went home completely satisfied. Thanks Chef Marcello and Nancy!!

When you enter this restaurant you can smell and feel the Mediterranian flair. Then the Chef's wife comes and greets you with a friendly Mediterranian hug. When you sit down and look through the menu you will be amazed by the selection and variety. Once you order you wil experience the best Culinary experience of your life. Regardless of the meals you select they will look like a piece or art and taste exquisite. Not a week can pass without a visit to this restaurant. Many times I have selected the same dish and every time its a different look and taste. You cannot go wrong you have to try this restaurant