Vins

Intimate Dining, Exceptional Wine Experience!

Upon entering Vins, nestled rather discretely next to Canonbury Station, one is immediately enveloped by a genuine warmth that matches the cozy interior. It's almost as if stepping into someone's tastefully curated home, replete with softly lit corners and tables closely arranged to encourage whispered conversations. I was instantly greeted by Vinny, the owner whose charm is only surpassed by his attentiveness to the guests. The staff exuded an effortless grace and ease suggesting they love what they do, bringing vibrancy to the already beguiling atmosphere. Soft tunes dance through the room, accompanying an impressive yet accessible wine list, showcasing selections as inventive as the establishment’s approach to dining.

The menu at Vins, though modest in length, unfolds as a revelation of culinary artistry. Every dish seems designed not just to please but to tell its own story; each course a sonnet penned with precision. The ox cheek pasta emerges as an epiphany—silken ribbons caressing morsels of slow-braised meat that dissolve delicately with each bite, reflecting meticulous care and creativity. Sharing platters invite a tactile intimacy to the dining experience, while the panna cotta boasts a velvety perfection with an ethereal lightness, drawing disciplined reveries from the mind. Here, dining transcends the mere act of consumption and evolves into an indulgence of the senses, urging me, like many others, to consider a repeat visit at my earliest opportunity. — Jasper Griddle