Steamed mussels in white wine, garlic and butter broth topped with fresh parsley at Nola Eatery & Bar in Leslieville, Toronto. — Steamed mussels served in a white wine, garlic and butter broth with fresh parsley at Nola Eatery & Bar in Leslieville, Toronto.

Mussels in Leslieville, Toronto: White Wine, Garlic, Butter and Plenty of Bread

If you are looking for mussels in Leslieville, Toronto, this is the kind of dish that makes a simple dinner feel special. At Nola Eatery & Bar on Queen East, our mussels are served steaming hot in a rich white wine, garlic and butter broth, finished with fresh parsley and made for soaking up with warm bread.

The broth is the reason for the bread

There is a reason bread belongs beside a good pot of mussels. Once the shells are finished, the best part is often what is left behind. Our broth brings together white wine, garlic and butter with the natural juices from the mussels, creating a savory, aromatic sauce that is made for dipping and soaking.

Fresh parsley adds a bright herbal finish, while the garlic and butter give the broth its richness. The result is comforting without being overly complicated: tender mussels, a fragrant broth and something warm and crusty to catch every last drop.

A simple combination that works

Mussels do not need a long list of ingredients to make an impression. White wine brings acidity and depth, garlic adds warmth, butter rounds everything out, and parsley keeps the dish fresh. Together, they create a broth that lets the mussels remain the centre of the plate.

Mussels with white wine, garlic, butter and parsley at Nola Eatery & Bar. — Mussels in a fragrant white wine, garlic and butter broth, finished with fresh parsley.

What to order with mussels

Start with the mussels and make sure there is enough bread for the table. The combination is simple, but it is exactly what makes the dish so satisfying. The white wine and butter broth also makes it an easy match for a chilled glass of white wine or another refreshing drink from the drinks list .

Mussels on Queen East, Leslieville

Located at 1161 Queen St E in Leslieville, Nola Eatery & Bar is a place to settle in for a relaxed meal, a drink and something good from the kitchen. If mussels are what you are craving, this preparation keeps things straightforward: tender mussels, white wine, garlic, butter, parsley and a warm piece of bread ready for the broth.

Sometimes the best dishes are the ones that give you one more reason to finish what is left on the plate. For these mussels, that reason is the broth. Book a table at Nola Eatery & Bar and come hungry for the bread.