From beginning to end est was able to exceed expectations. From quality service to compelling original flavours est has easily been added to my top 5 restaurants to dine in Toronto. A small group including myself ordered every single item on the menu a suggestion made by our server and we had no regrets. For a group of four, you’re left satisfied not stuffed. The delivery of the food was prompted efficiently and the interaction with the sommelier was delightful. If you were looking for a reason to visit this restaurant here is your sign.
What an enjoyable experience! Definitely perfect for a night of unrushed dining over good conversation. I love their shifting menu concept - at least I’m someone who likes to be surprised with new dishes. Their plates are uncomplicated and fresh. My friends and I shared 10 dishes all together! Our favourites were HANDS DOWN the 72 Hour Beef Short Rib, the BBQ Secreto, and the Use Flan. I probably could have gone without the Rabbit Jamon though.
Really loved this place- food was incredible and pretty affordable all things considered. My partner and I always joke about needing to go to McDonalds after visiting nice restaurants but we were both STUFFED by the end of the meal. Happy we were finally able to go. Highly recommend saving room for dessert- the ice cream we had was a work of art in your mouth.Only critical feedback: Atmosphere was okay, for such a highly acclaimed restaurant I was expecting the interior to match. Loved the concrete bench and light fixtures but the bar area seemed kind of cheap and didn’t match the vibe.
Food definitely worth the price - the desserts are beyond expectations
I went here for my birthday. The interior is cozy and the staff were so friendly. The appetizers were well prepared and delicious. I suggest starting off with the Treviso and Golden Beets followed by the Duck Bucatini as the main course. For dessert, I HIGHLY recommend the Pavlova because it is so good with the merengue and floral violette cream. 5/5 would come back again.
Est is a fantastic restaurant! The food is truly delicious and so fresh.The sausage, the short rib and the octopus were all unbelievably good!I wanted to take more photos but I kept eating the food and forgetting!You should definitely try Est!
We came to est for a one night only tasting menu and Imrun Texeira of Top Chef Canada was one of the guest chefs. Our waitress was lovely and attentive but the meal was a bit lacking. There were some good dishes and some not so great, and as a whole the meal had no cohesion. It felt like a menu that the chef's were still fine tuning and for $160, it missed the mark for me. There were dishes of French inspired, some that tried to play on Asian flavours, some that leaned on Canadian influence. There was no cohesion and it really did feel like a meal prepared by three different chefs.I did love Imrun's trout dish. The fish was the perfect portion and the sauce and foam were amazingly delicious. There was also a green coconut curry ice cream that was very intriguing. The chicken liver mousse and the banana dessert were also fantastic.The roast carrot was a miss for me, as was the duck. There was more sauce on the plate than duck itself. There was nothing special about the scallops and corn, nor the pork dish.
The best restaurant in Toronto hands down. I've been all over the world, trying Michelin stared restaurants, local foods, etc. and this was one of the best culinary experiences in memory. The selection and spices are unparalleled. I'm thrilled Toronto has a restaurant of this calibre! It's also super well priced for what they offer. Definitely recommend and I will be back!
This place is fantastic! The atmosphere and the vibe are amazing. The indoors is spacious with lots of room between tables and the outside has a really cute outdoor set-up (with heaters!). The service was excellent. And now to the food...the food was absolutely delicious! The tapas portions were really good for 2-3 people, depending on how hungry you are. The large paella was just right for a party of 3 (we had also gotten 3-4 tapas as you have to wait nearly an hour for the pancetta). The drinks were really good, too! Highly recommend this place and I'm definitely going back!
It is disappointing that Est Restaurant has chosen to ignore the Ontario Health guidelines regarding the vaccine pass. Proof of vaccination is required for indoor dining; however, it is not required for outdoor dining or for access to the restaurant’s washroom facilities by its patrons. These policies have been clearly outlined by the Provincial Government, yet the restaurant inaccurately portrays these policies on its Tock reservations page.Dear Est restaurant, if you are trying to confuse your patrons, you are succeeding. If you are interested in providing accurate and concise information to your guests regarding admittance requirements, I direct you to the Instagram account of Maison Selby - they did it brilliantly.