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El Tenedor Restaurant

Restaurant Bar Wine bar Spanish restaurant Modern french restaurant

One of the Top rated Wine bars in Old Toronto


Address

909 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4W 2H2, Canada

Website

tenedor.ca

Contact

+1 647-573-0764

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (73 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 5 to 9 pm
  • Thursday: 5 to 9 pm
  • Friday: 5 to 9 pm
  • Saturday: 5 to 9 pm
  • Sunday: Closed

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: service (9) delicious (7) experience (6) great (6)
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  • 5/5 Lucy C. 2 years ago on Google • 760 reviews
    Truly outstanding experience. I booked a dinner for me and my partner on a Friday night, not realizing how small and intimate this restaurant was, which is currently only accepting one dinner a night. The service and timing of the meals was spectacular, and the food was delicious and went together so well with the wine pairings. Every dish was delicious and made with care. I would list my favorites, but I truly loved each dish, including the bread with the great duck fat spread. We had such a great time, highly recommend for anyone to come here for a special occasion, you won't be disappointed.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Teo S. 4 years ago on Google • 472 reviews
    I very very loved everything about this restaurant! The customer service is amazing, the food is delicious, great wine too! Lovely romantic atmosphere. The chef has the kitchen very open so you can see him cooking and I loved chatting with him and with our waiter! If I could give this place 10 stars, I would! Foie gras is to die for, I had raw scallops (never had uncooked scallops in my life), were so delicious!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nancy J. 2 years ago on Google • 4 reviews
    Wonderful dining experience with great sense of privacy and intimate setting. The server and the chef were extremely easy to approach and hospitable. Food was amazing, especially the artichokes honey and goat cheese, amazing appetizer to start off. Didn't have any trouble finding the restaurant's location as well. No complaints at all and would definitely want to go back again and try out other dishes on the menu.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Philippe T. 2 years ago on Google • 251 reviews
    I really love this place. To me it's one of the best restaraunts in this city. Best kept secret to be sure. Update: still the best restaraunt in town

  • 5/5 J T. 4 years ago on Google • 171 reviews
    A gem of creative and exquisite cuisine. Maximum flavour, bold menu, perfect short wine list and passionate chef. This place is not to be missed. Bonus: Eat appetizers for dessert, its an emerging trend and eminently sensible!! Exceptional: Don't miss the bread, Dijon butter or the black truffle, crunchy onion duck fat spread, omg.

  • 5/5 Tony P. 8 months ago on Google • 80 reviews
    My wife and I dined privately at El Tenedor. From the moment we entered to the moment we walked out, everything was absolute perfection. From the warm personal greeting, to the intimate atmosphere, to the creative and delicious courses (completely up to the chef/owner - we had no idea what we’d be eating until each course was served), to the wine pairings, to the top shelf table service, to the music, to the… you get the idea. At some fine restaurants, you get great food and service but for some reason it’s not so easy to find joy in the experience. At El Tenedor, my wife and I found ourselves smiling and laughing, simply because the combination of it all made us so HAPPY! Five stars doesn’t say enough for how good this place is.

  • 4/5 behrokh s. 5 years ago on Google • 78 reviews
    Great experience, loved the space and the service. I found the menu simple and overpriced compare to other restaurants around or other Spanish places I’ve been. For example, the ice cream desert was $12 and I didn’t find anything special about it but that’s my personal option.

  • 5/5 Yona B. 3 years ago on Google • 46 reviews
    Some of the most unique food and atmosphere in Toronto! Food is more on the French side. It is all really good and the service was above and beyond. Highly recommend the artichoke appetizer and the duck is very unique if you want to try something new!

  • 5/5 Adam W S. 3 years ago on Google
    Absolutely spectacular Chef Box. For the first time, I felt a chef's care and attention to detail in my own kitchen. So many leagues above the standard takeout or delivery. His 4 course meal with thoughtfully paired wine and were spectacular, with meat, fish and vegetarian options readily available and delicious.

  • 5/5 Sansar L. 3 years ago on Google
    Absolutely delicious food! And absolutely wonderful people! I felt such warmth and hospitality here. The owner is a gracious gentleman and the server is such a lovely lady! The flavours are perfectly balanced and very much French and Spanish inspired.

  • 5/5 cait m. 3 years ago on Google
    Just an amazing French Bistro with the best steak frites in Toronto. Fabulous atmosphere and prices that more than reasonable for the quality of food and service. A must try.

  • 5/5 Giso B. 3 years ago on Google
    Took my wonderful wife for a dinner date, we ate the scallops, artichoke hearts (must have), the beef, and duck. Since the beginning of quarantine, 6 months or so... This is by far the best meal we had. Incredibly friendly service, food is absolutely spectacular. Thank you for an incredible eating experience.

  • 5/5 Christina P. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the best meals we have ever had in Toronto (and elsewhere)! Phenomenal and innovative dishes, amazing service, and had a great time chatting with the Chef! We will absolutely be coming back soon for another very special evening.

  • 5/5 V C. 1 year ago on Google
    We had the restaurant to ourselves so we had a cozy private dining. The dishes are creative and the chef delivered each plate and explained each dish in detail. Lovely food and experience.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Paid parking lot
    • ✓️ Paid street parking
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✗ Takeaway

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