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RASA

Restaurant

Global-inspired snacks & entrees in a sleek, dark space from food-truck mavens The Food Dudes. People often mention menu, great, service, dishes, experience, salad, good, amazing, tasting, delicious,


Address

196 Robert St, Toronto, ON M5S 2K7, Canada

Website

www.rasabar.ca

Contact

+1 647-350-8221

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (1K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: 5 to 9:30 pm
  • Tuesday: 5 to 9:30 pm
  • Wednesday: 5 to 9:30 pm
  • Thursday: 5 to 10 pm
  • Friday: 5 to 10 pm
  • Saturday: 5 to 10 pm
  • Sunday: 5 to 9 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: menu (41) great (39) service (38) dishes (36) experience (32) salad (32) good (31) amazing (26) tasting (26) delicious (26)
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  • 5/5 James C. 1 year ago on Google
    Found this gem through Google search "popular restaurants in Toronto." Was looking for a new place to eat to celebrate my 3 year anniversary with my partner. The vibe of the restaurant was amazing. Decor was modern rustic. Food was SO GOOD. And, most importantly, the staff were amazing. Though, we originally had reservations for indoor dining, we asked last minute if we could eat and enjoy the patio and they were more than willing to accommodate. Food was all sharable sizes. We ordered 5 plates between the 2 of us and shared everything. All the plates were spaced out to enjoy one at a time. Drinks were DELICIOUS. Only down side to some of the drinks is the side of the glass was rimmed vs the actual rim of the glass. Awkward to hold. Highly recommended. Will be revisiting with a larger group of people in the near future. Wish I remembered our servers name. She was the best. (Rasa; if you see this post and remember our reservation via my name attached please post servers name as new guests need to ask for her for sure!)
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kavi R. 2 years ago on Google
    Cozy spot for a night out with my husband. This place has a fusion of flavours/cuisines & we had a great experience. Our server was very sweet & down to earth. Chef’s tasting menu (seasonal one) was amazing! Everything we got was 10/10. Cheers!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Charinda P. 2 years ago on Google
    Went to RASA for my mum's bday and was recommended to try the tasting menu. IT WAS GREAT! At $75 per it might seem on the pricey side but for the amount of food and the flavors, definitely worth it. The duck with lettuce wraps were a highlight as well as the drinks. A must visit!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jamie P. 7 months ago on Google • 569 reviews
    Lovely food with beautiful presentation! Their menu is designed to be shared so some of the dishes they provided an option to do half of the amount with half of the price. I went here by myself and found their portion very good even for single eater. The salad is amazing and yummy for this hot weather. Pork dish is yummy as well. Love it!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Emil J. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing fusion style eats that so heavenly and refreshing, that you’ll somehow feel lighter when you leave! The ceviche is so fresh yet spicy, a great balance of thai flavours. The mushroom dish is another light but filling one. The octopus was perfectly tender. My only tripe with the octopus was the inconsistency between each dish; depending on the table, some dishes were loaded with one or two tentacles, with varying sizes. Seems like a luck of the draw to get a big or small portion. The cocktails are great too, with fun signature ones along with the classic favourites. Overall, a lovely place for ‘fine but fun’ experience. Similar to their sister restaurant SARA, but has more of a underground atmosphere.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Apurva N. 1 year ago on Google
    We were 2 couples and we started off with their Refreshing Peach drink, and a Spicy concoction. They were both amazing and went with every dish. For Vegetarian options, we had the Chickpea Fritters, Salad, and Squash Ravioli. Non-Veg dishes our friends had were the Octopus and Crab dishes. Service was amazing and the food was really tasty. The only issue was the portion size. They say it is Tapas style, but for $25 of Squash Ravioli, there could definitely be more on the plate, or like have more than 1 tentacle for $42 of Octopus. We finished our meal with their Sweet Dish. It was really tasty but quite heavy on the sugar.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Cindy C. 9 months ago on Google
    Upon arriving our table for our reservation wasn’t ready; so they sat us on a waiting area that was right in front of the kitchen. Chef’s area was a little too dirty and too messy; sort of turned off the meal a bit but I’ve heard great things about the restaurant so sort of ignored that a bit. We started our dinner with a Pearce Predhomme Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2021. South African white wine just hits you different! As our waiter approached us with our White Wine he also brought complementary Pao de Queijo with Spicy Tomato Sauce which went perfectly with our wine. My friends and I shared many dishes like • Tuna Tataki was amazing but a little spicy for my palate • Grilled Octopus was perfectly cooked which is always a good thing because trust trying to eat an over cooked octopus is a horrible experience. Delicious dish! • Monkfish & their smoked butter Hollandaise won my on the first bite! • Squash Ravioli was an interesting dish. So many different flavors in one; which is always a good thing! • Ibérico Pork; I personally wasn’t a fan. My Spanish friend LOVED IT. • Truffle Gnudi was my favorite dish of them all! We didn’t have dessert as for 3 guests we were over stuffed. Food was delicious. Our waiter was extra welcoming from beginning to end and loved how he will explain throughly each dish! Parking is hard to find. So try to arrive early! We felt rushed at dinner since they were closing but it wasn’t our fault that we arrive and our table wasn’t ready for a good 30 mins.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christina S. 5 months ago on Google • 362 reviews
    My friend and I came here for dinner and we were just blown away with the food. I’ve been waiting to try Rasa for a while now and I’m happy we finally got a chance to do so. The cocktail menu had a lot of unique options, why caught my eye was the “home for lunch” drink. Let me tell you, it’s probably my favourite cocktail in the city. I would definitely go back just to have that drink again. The menu is sectioned out by categories of vegetarian, fish and meat. They do offer two different types of tasting menus, but we just decided to pick what we wanted. It was recommend to do I think 4-5 plates as they dishes are for sharing. So under the vegetarian options, we ordered the squash cakes and the beet medaglione. Under the fish options, we ordered the tuna tartare. Under the meat options, we ordered the lamb dumplings and rasa burger. They also brought a complimentary dish in the beginning, forgot what it was, but they were small round dough balls that were amazing. So based on what we got, I would rate them in the following ordered: 1. Squash cakes 2. Tuna tartare 3. Beet medaglione 4. Rasa burger 5. Lamb dumplings I would most definitely order those squash cakes over and over again. The texture and flavour was outstanding. I’m definitely returning to try different items, but those are now a staple for me. With the lamb dumplings, for some reason I was hoping they were going to be steamed. They were still good, but I would definitely try other meat options. As for service, everyone was great. Attentive, but not over bearing. Very happy with my experience here and I’ll definitely be back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mike L. 3 months ago on Google • 314 reviews New
    I wasn't sure what to make of this place with the very low key entrance. But it surpassed my expectations. All for of us got the classic tasting menu. We got a few more than the six dishes because of substitutions. My son is gluten intolerant. The dishes came at a good pace and though they initially looked on the small side, it was plentiful overall. Really nice ambiance too. I'd go back when I want to impress someone .
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 P. Y. 8 months ago on Google
    Talented chef!! They kept changing menu and every time I enjoyed my food very much. I do believe that the chef really loves cooking and inventing new dishes.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alicia P. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the best meals and experience ever!! Totally one of the best restaurants I’ve ever been to. From start to finish every single dish was amazing and all to share. But best of all was our service. Our waitress Emily was a true gem! She was sooo funny and awesome. My friend wanted a sangria even though they didn’t have it on the menu, Emily made her a special fruity drink. We got a birthday dessert on the house and she even drank w us! She knew when one friend wasn’t drinking and about the amount of dishes we should try. It was so fun and just overall a great experience. Food was great but service makes the place memorable and one of the best. Thanks for an incredible night!!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Desiree C. 9 months ago on Google
    We really loved the family style dining and had 4 dishes between 2 people. The service was really friendly. The server recommended the chop salad, burger, and tuna tartare which were all great. We also really loved the pea pappardelle which was super lemony and light. The cocktails were really yummy as well, the mango-rita was our favourite. patio was very cute.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Caroline 1 year ago on Google
    went here for an anniversary dinner and my partner made a phenomenal pick! we especially loved the little appetizer (small pastry with some sort of tomato sauce?), we could've had a whole plate of those! we especially enjoyed the spicy ceviche and truffle gnudi dish as well. this restaurant is a great price point that doesn't break the bank but lets you experience more fancy dining. love the concept of sharing dishes as well, great for date nights! the rustic dark ambience is also lovely, excited to come back and try out the other dishes.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Corinne D. 6 months ago on Google
    5 stars all around. We had such a fantastic night at Rasa. Clare welcomed us in and let us to the table by the window, where we had the tasting menu and one too many cocktails! It was delicious, warm, and memorable. Can't wait to go back! Thank you.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Catherine C. 2 years ago on Google
    The octopus and ceviche especially stood out, highly recommend! Loved the snack/appetizer as well. I didn’t find too many of the other dishes as noteworthy. Presentation is top notch and so was service. Ambiance is quite dim and rustic.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 pwhlee 3 months ago on Google • 46 reviews New
    This is in my top 3 restaurants in Toronto, primarily because of the fusion of different cuisines, creating some unique dishes, the seasonal tasting menu so you always get something different, and the RASA burger. So juicy, so fresh, so nice. If you like tasting menus, this one is excellent value for what you get. I have been here four times now, and have never been disappointed. Excellent food and service.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mike H. 6 months ago on Google • 38 reviews
    A varied and tasty selection of dishes that are meant to be shared. You can’t go wrong dining here. It doesn’t hurt that Harbord st is one of the nicest spots in the city Chickpea Fritter- 10/10 Truffle Gnudi - 7.5/10 Grilled Octopus - 8/10 Rasa Burger - 8/10 Iberico Pork - 9/10 Service was friendly and their cocktails are solid. Give the “Where there’s smoke” margarita a try.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gavin A. 4 months ago on Google • 38 reviews
    We had our holiday party here and it was by far the best one we’ve ever had. Incredible service, delicious food, and wonderful wine list. My only issue is there was SO MUCH FOOD! But I was happy ti take the leftovers home 😃 I highly recommend
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eric L. 1 year ago on Google
    An amazingly creative, playful and delicious restaurant in the heart of the Annex. The classic tasting menu offered a diverse selection of their menu items and we were allowed to swap out the burger for tacos. The tasting menu was also a bargain at just 60 a person and server Alex was very knowledgeable and provided excellent service as well. Just be warned that the food is a bit on the heavy side so do come extra hungry. We will definitely be returning to try all the other items on the menu.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Kaleena 3 years ago on Google
    *note that this review is from Summer 2017. I saw a typo and corrected it it updated the date of my review* I made reservations for my best friend and I as we were having a belated birthday celebration for her. Reservations: Booking was easy and was done through text. The person who takes care of reservations via text was great and answered all my questions and I found him/her to be quite accommodating and personable. Because of their great service by text alone, I was looking forward to dining here and confident that I had picked the perfect place. We arrived for our reservation right on time at 5:30PM and was greeted by a friendly server and we were seated right away. Food: The food was amazing. Our server recommended starting off with 4 plates to share and so we ordered the chopped salad, truffle gnudi, the burger, pork loin and some cocktails within 15 minutes of being seated. Our cocktails were amazing and we were given a small treat to start, though tbh, I can't recall what it was called. They were 2 small round things w some sort of sauce and only okay. The texture was very similar to uncooked dough. Our first plate was the giant bowl of chopped salad (we came pretty close to licking the bowl clean but didn't) and then the gnudi and both were delicious However, this is where I had to knock off 2 stars: we didn't get our 3rd plate until almost 7pm. At 6:45pm I had to wave down our waiter and ask that the 3rd and 4th plate be served together as we were going to a Rugby game and it started at 7pm. My girlfriend and I were looking forward to ordering dessert since the first 2 plates were so good, but we didn't have any time so we took off after quickly finishing out last plates feeling a little disappointed. TLDR; Reservations were booked easily through text, food was great, servers friendly and accommodating but service was very, very slow. Would I recommend to friends? I would tell them food was awesome but maybe go on a Tuesday instead of a Saturday and hopefully their food won't take as long.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alina C. 2 years ago on Google
    They have some staple menu and some seasonal ones. Started with their chopped salad (should be available as it is one of their most popular dish). The green smear on the bowl is a salty, Imani hummus. We were a big fan of the crunchy roasted chickpeas tho!! Their burger came by itself with no sides and was relatively small-- nothing special to mention here in term of taste and texture except how it was perfectly pink on the inside. The iberico pork was super tasty! Though it was pretty heavily salted, the pork was soft and tender, with the right amount of fat. Again,. Perfectly cooked. The sea bream was the epitome of fusion food. The sea bream was raw and was served in red curry. A must-try when you come here!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Megan S. 2 years ago on Google
    I've really been looking forward to dining at Rasa and it was delicious. We started with the brussel sprouts with cauliflower sauce (yum!). Followed by the famous salad and burger, both delicious. We finished with their sticky bun, also good. The only thing that kind of left a sour taste in our mouth was the following. Like many, this was our first time out in forever. When I made the reservation they asked if we were celebrating and I replied with "yes! An anniversary and a birthday". When they confirmed the reservation, they asked again. When we sat down at the restaurant they asked a third time. At this point I was definitely expecting something celebratory was coming our way, but it never did; which would have been ok if the table next to us (like two feet away kind of next to us) weren't left with a "Happy Birthday! Your dessert is on us AND here's a gift card". You just can't pick and choose which tables get acknowledged. It made for a weird customer experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 g l. 3 years ago on Google
    Tom Juzyszyn is the best server ever please come visit !!!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andrea S. 1 year ago on Google
    Dined at RASA for the very first time yesterday evening and was blown away. The second I walked around the corner I knew it was going to be a great experience. The staff were very welcoming and took the time to explain the menu to us and that was very appreciated. To top it all off the food was incredible. Will be back here again! Highly recommend the spicy ceviche - not the usual cold citrus tasting that we are normally used to.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Daniela M. 1 year ago on Google
    Went there with a group of friends for the tasting menu and it was delicious. Every meal was memorable and enjoyable. Would love to go back and try the items that weren’t part of the tasting experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Armin G. 1 year ago on Google
    What an experience compared to all other places i have been to in Toronto. Table for 2 on the patio. Rarely had food like this. Everything was alright. Vegetables taste of vegetables, crunchy salad, roasted peas give texture, perfectly spiced, simply a delight. Lamb tacos, wonderful. Octopus chewy, just everything was alright. We had a perfect evening in the sun. Could not be better. Wonderful staff. Simply a delight. Keep going like this, you have it all in place. And a huge compliment to the chef. It so unusual, it blew my mind. Highly highly highly recommended. Don't do delivery, you miss half of it! And the best of all: no music! I loved it!!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Walter C. 9 months ago on Google
    We had the Brussel sprouts, shrimp, gnudi, lamb dumplings, short rib, and burger to eat. To drink, I had the Down By The Bay and Banana Bread Old Fashioned. Everything was delicious, playful, and substantial. I can't wait to come back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tobias K. 9 months ago on Google
    My experience at RASA was one of the highlights of my brief stay in Toronto. For starters, the staff was incredible. Kind, knowledgeablee, experienced, and super professional. And whenever a dish came out, they described it so well I got even more excited to taste it! The dining style here is Tapas which is one of my favorite ways to dine. Of the 5 dishes we ordered Although every dish left me amazed, I would highly recommend the Tuna Tartare and the Snapper. To close it off I opted for the Key Lime Pie Ice-cream Bar which was soooooo good. I would highly recommend RASA to anyone. Left with a large smile and a happy stomach 😃😃
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dee N. 9 months ago on Google
    We keep coming back to this place. The food is always consistently incredible with excellent flavours. Portion sizes are decent. The menu is shareable and is split into vegetables, sea and land so there are options for everyone. Menu favourites are the chopped salad, ceviche and sticky bun for dessert (you can get the bacon on the side). The new addition of chickpea fritters to the menu was a great choice too (hopefully it stays!). Honourable mention to the burger (not pictured), though it used to come with fries and now it doesn’t.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jackie T. 3 years ago on Google
    The brussel sprouts and ceviche were delicious
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marco L. 4 years ago on Google
    I found this place while looking for a place to take my girlfriend out to celebrate her birthday. When we go out she always gets excited about the food and the atmosphere and this place ticked both of those marks for her. The place has a cozy intimate atmosphere, with a bar and high stools and regular tables for few and many. They also had a live performer play when we went (she was really damn good). They have a Set Monday special tasting menu which starts off with a snack (ours were chips fried in bacon fat with garlic sour cream), followed by a stellar kale salad, the option to choose your appetizer and entree, and end with a sweet surprise and, if you're really feeling that sweet tooth, you can get a Simpson's inspired donut for extra. You can check those dishes out in the photo's I've uploaded. The appetizer and entree choices sounded all so good I wanted to order them all, and the wine selection special for that particular night was phenomenal. Pair the experience with them introducing the dishes one by one and it was truly a culinary experience. I was so satisfied with the place I gave the chefs a round of drinks. Absolutely recommended. 10/10
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 John L. 4 years ago on Google
    Came here and had the tasting menu with a date. Absolutely amazing meal. For $69 it’s probably the best value tasting menu in the entire city. I came here on an empty stomach and still couldn’t finish everything. The burger is an absolute stand out and deserves a spot on the best burgers in the city. The duck breast was spot on. The salad had great texture. The fish was fresh. Service was great. Everything was spot on and chefs were really on their game this Friday night. Please follow my foodie adventures @doctoreeat
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Abhishek V. 2 months ago on Google • 137 reviews New
    Amazing place! We did the tasting menu and it was totally worth it. We had the chopped salad, chickpea fritters with wasabi peas, the burger, the truffle pasta, the ceviche and the sticky bun for dessert. The drinks were great too! Kira at the bar made us great drinks! Highly recommend for a date night or if you want to have a nice evening.

  • 4/5 samantha c. 3 months ago on Google • 132 reviews New
    We waited quite a bit to get seated, but it was a busy Friday evening and we were able to have a table after another party cancelled their reservation! The vibes were interesting, it was dimly lit and there was a bar table, but overall not a very big space. The food is definitely pricey but very unique! It is a fusion of so many cuisines, tapas style. - Complimentary gruyere Brazilian cheese with creme fraiche 9/10: Savoury, a bit oily but paired well with the sweetness of the cream! - Chopped salad 9.5/10: So fresh, well-balanced and tangy with roasted chickpeas, grapes, jalapeno feta, and lots of vegetables. - Spicy ceviche 8/10: The spicy peanut sauce was delicious—it would make such a good noodle sauce. However, we agreed it didn’t go very well with the fish, which was cut too large and needed more acidity. - Squash cakes 9/10: Really enjoyed this one! Fried well and when you combine it with the maple dressing, sweet creme, and pickled kohlrabi it was amazing. It is a bit difficult to eat since the kohlrabi kept falling off. - Rasa burger 8/10: The beef cheek patty was so juicy and nicely charred! Could use more pickles as some bites were a bit bland. - Truffle gnudi 7.5/10: The gnudi (gnocci fingers) were too large and bland, but the pesto sauce with mushrooms made up for it. Overall we had high expectations given the reviews and price, and I appreciated the novelty and creativity with the dishes. They were all presented beautifully but many of the dishes fell a bit short. It may not be on my list to immediately go again but still worth a visit!

  • 5/5 Hassaan T. 7 months ago on Google • 50 reviews
    Great food, great ambiance and service. We were a group of 4 and ordered 6 items. The good thing is that all items are shareable. We'd ordered chopped salad, spice ceviche, chick pea fritters, red snapper, truffle gnudi and heirloom tomatoes. Our favorites were heirloom tomatoes and least favorite was truffle gnudi. The sticky bun is a must for dessert.

  • 4/5 Pouya 8 months ago on Google
    The service was great. Such friendly people are running this place. Personally I loved their salad collection. They're very fresh and tasty. We sat on the patio but the indoor space is also beautiful and cozy. Cocktails are recommended in this place.

  • 3/5 Arben H. 3 years ago on Google
    the starter was good the Maine dishes was cold

  • 5/5 Milana N. 3 years ago on Google
    Spectacular experience. Chef Adrian is a visionary. We came here and sat on the patio, enjoyed some amazing dishes and great service. First the ceviche: wow. The spice, fresh fish, citrus and crunchy pieces fit together spectacularly. My favourite dish of the evening. Salad: stunning presentation, fresh flavours and delicious fried chickpeas! Halibut: crispy, perfectly cooked and soooo juicy it was an amazing addition to our meal! Duck breast: really nice sauce but probably my least favourite out of everything. Hands down my favourite meal this summer. Highly recommend and can’t wait to go back!

  • 5/5 BlankCanvas S. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing food, even better service. Outdoor patio has heaters making dinning outside very pleasant especially during covid

  • 5/5 Yasha P. 1 year ago on Google
    Tasty little spot! 😋 Everything we got was phenomenal. It's not allowed for the food to be this good! My personal favourites are short rib and sticky bun. Absolutely delicious. They also have house cocktails, I've tried only the pink Negroni, and really enjoyed the twist 👌

  • 5/5 Youssef O. 3 years ago on Google
    Really good drinks!

  • 5/5 Sana A. 1 year ago on Google
    The place has a very cool rustic ambience. The service was great and our waiter was very attentive. They also gave us a complimentary snack while waiting for our food! We got the chopped salad, popcorn shrimp, barrria tacos and the burger. They bring each plate one at a time. Everything was so good and unique! The portions were perfect for 2 people. The only thing we did was ask for the burger to be med instead of med rare as they suggested but it was a over cooked - which is probably our mistake. Highly recommend!

  • 5/5 Diedre E. 3 years ago on Google
    Went for my birthday and the tasting plate and service was amazing! Also Amanda is the mvp for her quick email responses and accommodating my table. Great experience!

  • 5/5 Hannah 3 years ago on Google
    Felt super warm during fall temperatures with their heat lamps, awning and new barricade from the street. Great customer service and food was incredible (recommend the brussel sprouts). Thank you to Dan the manager who took our reservation and gave us a free app for the smallest delay. You made us feel so comfortable and we enjoyed every bite of the food and environment!

  • 5/5 Lediona C. 3 years ago on Google
    Great experience! One of the best tasting menus in Toronto. Excellent service to go along with great food. Didn’t care much for the cocktails.

  • 5/5 Sean H. 3 years ago on Google
    An absolutely amazing outdoor experience! The tasting menu was fantastic, we left feeling satisfied while having a large variety of dishes and flavours. Service was great. Highly recommend. Drink menu while based with tequila was a bit hit or miss with one tasting a bit watery compared to others.

  • 5/5 Mariam A. 10 months ago on Google
    I loved every bite and every sip! We had the chickpea fritters, chopped salad, beef short ribs, and lemon cake for dessert. My husband’s favorites were the chopped salad and the fritters and he really enjoyed the negroni as well as the “where there’s smoke…” that he was recommended to try. It’s hard to do the dishes justice without trying them for yourself but I highly recommend this place for friendly, attentive and fast service as well as a delicious night out. The food is sharing plates and we ordered three which was almost too much for just the two of us. Dessert wasn’t necessary but then… it always is. Also, we got lost trying to find the restaurant! Not sure if this was because our Uber dropped us off down the street but the address didn’t seem to match the physical location. In case this happens to anyone else, it IS there on the main road, just keep looking. It’s worth looking for

  • 5/5 Joseph C. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food and service! Love the patio seating too during Covid times.

  • 4/5 Yayu X. 3 years ago on Google
    Food choices are not many, this place is more about alcohol. Very warm heater outside.

  • 5/5 Roma F. 3 years ago on Google
    Best staff in toronto, very good food, thanx

  • 5/5 Bosko M. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent food and service

  • 5/5 Ania J. 3 years ago on Google
    My friend and I came here for my birthday on Saturday based on the recommendation of a friend. We had the chopped salad, the brussel sprouts, the grilled shrimp and the Waygu hanger. Loved absolutely everything! The salad was superb, not as simple as a chopped salad usually is, with flavorful roasted chickpeas and a beautiful hummus type sauce (and it was big!). The vegan brussels tasted like anything but vegan, meaning the cauliflower cheese tasted like real cheese! It was rich and delicious. The grilled shrimp had a little spicy kick and the wagyu steak was great as well- tender and a perfect rare. The resto loves playing with textures, so be aware that many of their dishes have toasted quinoa and/or various grains (careful with your teeth!) but this is not a bad thing in my books. They also gave me a walnut cinnamon roll with a cute sparkler on top for my birthday, which was so good!!! In terms of customer service, they spilled water on my friend’s arm and were very gracious in cleaning up our tables, giving us new table clothes etc. They even gifted us with a $15 gift card due to this. The staff are great, friendly people which really add to the environment. Long story short- do yourself a favor and go to Rasa to experience what they have to offer, you'll love I promise!

  • 5/5 Steve K. 9 months ago on Google
    I don't generally leave reviews, but after my experience at Rasa tonight, I felt compelled. Amazing service compliments of Kendall, fantastic food, non pretentious environment, and my new favourite person Molly gets two enthusiastic thumbs up (I win bish). Stop scrolling for new restos and just go. The fact that you're still reading this and haven't booked a reservation yet, genuinely makes me question your life choices.

  • 5/5 S. K. L. 8 months ago on Google
    Took friend for dinner at Rasa, with small interior dining room, very nice patio seating. We enjoyed chopped vegetable salad with chickpeas, kale and various veggies; Tuna tartare with rice crisps (I am not a raw tuna person but this was delicious!), mushroom gnudi; red snapper with babaganush. Delicious food for sharing, great service. For a Tuesday, seating was full. Great neighbourhood restaurant. We enjoyed our meal and will be back!

  • 3/5 Michelle K. 8 months ago on Google
    Rasa, located on the corner of Harbord and Spadina, offers a nice ambience with a cozy patio and picture-worthy scenes. However, the tapas-style sharing menu might not be worth the inflated prices, as the portion sizes are small and the flavors are mediocre. The salad with roasted chickpeas was good but comparable to what you can find at a local Freshi. The ceviche was too saucy and lacked balance, while the pork cheek had a significant amount of fat despite assurances from the server. The pea pasta's broth overpowered the dish, and the pasta itself was overcooked. On the positive side, service was up to par, the desserts were delicious, but again, nothing unique or extraordinary. Overall, Rasa seems like the cohort of restaurants more focused on being Instagram-worthy than delivering exceptional flavors and a memorable menu, making it less appealing for return customers.

  • 4/5 Connor W. 3 years ago on Google
    Went to Rasa for a date with my girlfriend and we had a lovely time. We split everything and ordered the Chopped Salad, Duck, Burger, and Gnudi. Everything was amazing, her favorite was probably the Chopped Salad, mine was the Gnudi. The drinks we got were good, not incredible or anything but relatively good. As other reviews have said, the service here is really good and you can tell all the staff are very knowledgeable about the food and drink menus and seem to really enjoy themselves. The only thing preventing me from giving it a 5 star review is that we went into this not realizing you are suggested to order at least 2 - 3 dishes each so it was much pricer than we expected. After tax and tip about $75 for two. But honestly, some of the best food I have ever eaten and would recommend to anyone looking to splurge a bit on a delicious dinner.

  • 5/5 Doug M. 3 years ago on Google
    The servers are always efficient, friendly and knowledgeable but not overbearing. The food was bang on! Everything we ordered was delicious. I tried the burger and the Bun for dessert a decadent version of a Cinnabon. Excellent.

  • 4/5 Do K. 3 years ago on Google
    Great service and nice outdoor space. The tables were sanitized but the chairs were not. The servers have guests grab glasses and drinks off the tray however they place the water jug on the table which we found to be odd. Food was very good we enjoyed every dish.

  • 5/5 Shane H. 3 years ago on Google
    The heaters were cranked on the patio. Nice and warm! So amazing we had to try almost everything. Highly recommend the Octopus 🐙 and Brussel Sprouts. Really everything was so good but if we had to pick to favs.

  • 5/5 Leah C. 3 years ago on Google
    Dined here on Saturday night. Really enjoyed the experience overall. The service was outstanding, and the food was delicious. Would definitely recommend Rasa to others and will be back in the future!

  • 5/5 The Elegant Path • Yoga • Dance • E. 3 years ago on Google
    Rasa is by far my preferred dining experience in Toronto. I’ve been there for dinner six times since it opened, and have been newly impressed with each visit. The menu is always unique and interesting. It’s difficult to make a choice on what to order because each item is something to get excited about. The dishes are presented beautifully, smell amazing, taste even better. The whole mood, sound, atmosphere is inviting. It’s the perfect place to enjoy a world class meal in a totally down to earth, non-pretentious environment. It just feels good to be there. Thank you Rasa for providing such a perfect little spot to slow down and enjoy life in the big busy city.

  • 5/5 Megan A. 3 years ago on Google
    Huge portions, fast delivery, and absolutely DELICIOUS food! The brussel sprouts are honestly one of the best things I have ever eaten.

  • 5/5 Erica L. 3 years ago on Google
    Our favourites, for now, would be the Lamb Ribs and Chopped Salad. The ribs were cooked well, tender and so flavourful, while the salad was equally delicious, loved the crunch and balance between all the ingredients, just the half size bowl shared between the two of us was filling enough. recommend

  • 5/5 Jessica H. 3 years ago on Google
    My partner and I had another exceptional experience at Raza. We aren't regulars as that would be out of our budget but it is completely worth the occasional splurge. The food is excellent and the cocktails at better. In a city with a number of great spots, this is our current favourite for a bit of indulgence. Hopefully will be back for the next occasion to celebrate!

  • 5/5 Kama K. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing experience! Top place in Toronto for great food and service

  • 5/5 Yasaman J. 2 years ago on Google
    You need reservation for the Patio . Great shareable plates . I loved the ceviche . try their Cocktails . I highly recommend if you are looking for a nice place to chill with a group of friend to enjoy food , nice Patio , great vibe and super friendly staff

  • 5/5 Jacques C. 3 years ago on Google
    Had the chopped salad, the octopus, halibut and duck. The name of the chopped salad doesn't give it full credit - it is probably the best thing in the menu! ( in a good way). Nice balance of flavors and smart use of crispy chickpeas. The halibut was perfectly cooked with crispy skin and the octopus had a nice texture. I think the temperature on the duck was off though as the fat lining was still sinewy. The plates were also at best lukewarm - wished they had come piping hot. Overall excellent experience especially during these times! Thank you Rasa

  • 5/5 Leslie W. 3 years ago on Google
    soooo tasty!!! coming here for my sons birthday :)

  • 5/5 Dr. Scott L. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing service. Incredible burger. Great place for my birthday. Cosmos rocked :)

  • 5/5 Samantha G. 3 years ago on Google
    Fantastic as always!

  • 5/5 Mandaue F. 3 years ago on Google
    we came as a group of roughly 12 guests, celebrating a birthday. the food all came out in a timely manner and was hot. service was amazing! our server was so polite and very knowledgeable of the menu and features for the evening. he was very thorough and accommodating to all of us. we practically ordered 80% of the menu and were too full for dessert. overall we had a great evening here and would come back!

  • 5/5 Eliza F. 3 years ago on Google
    The ribs were cooked well, tender and so flavourful, while the salad was equally delicious, loved the crunch and balance between all the ingredients, just the half size bowl shared between the two of us was filling enough (Thank you to the staff for providing this to us! Service was so friendly and thoughtful, feels different than other restaurants cuz they care about your dining experience).

  • 5/5 Janet Q. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing spot took my so for bday . Can't wait to go again

  • 5/5 Lawson F. 3 years ago on Google
    Had this salad a couple months back and now it’s calling me to order this for takeout. The chop salad is a fine piece of art that’s severely irresistible.

  • 5/5 Lucy C. 5 years ago on Google
    Came here for the experience and it was a great 8 + dessert course meal. Service was superb and friendly, giving us great suggestions and introductions to the dishes. The ceviche in particular was excellent as was the truffle gnocchi. They even managed to make salad a delight to eat. I would come back again just for the ceviche! I would recommend if you're indecisive like me, to order this to get a great taste of almost their entire menu.

  • 5/5 Ti K. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent/perfect service and food. Speechless. Will come back soon for sure! The flavors are esquisite, juicy, exotic, just flavorful. Love it love it love it. Thank you for making me & group's night. A must try. Must come. At a loss of words for how great.

  • 5/5 Ashley Z. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the best meals I had in Toronto! Outstanding food, incredibly creative dishes!! The ceviche was so so good!!!

  • 5/5 Samuel K. 2 years ago on Google
    Potentially the best meal of my life. Came for a belated birthday get-together and had the seasonal tasting menu and some cocktails. Each dish was inventive and tasteful, with really incredible flavour combinations you’d never think of. Service was incredibly courteous and kind, accommodating dietary restrictions, too. Absolutely recommend for a memorable and delicious Toronto meal.

  • 5/5 Jordan C. 2 years ago on Google
    I've never had better service in my life! I rarely leave google reviews but felt I had to this time. The entire team at RASA was so accommodating and really went out of their way to ensure our night was special. The food was amazing of course - mescal pasta, chopped salad, and the burger was incredible. We'll be back when our stomachs have more room for dessert!

  • 4/5 Alexander O. 3 years ago on Google
    The food here is delicious

  • 5/5 Deborah D' C. 2 years ago on Google
    We went there to celebrate our anniversary. We couldn’t be happier! The staff was super nice and food was amazing! A little bit different experience with tasting menu from what we had in other restaurants. I super recommend!

  • 5/5 Steven K. 2 years ago on Google
    There’s great restaurants and then there is Rasa. Amazing staff from the moment we got, dishes are creative and outside of the box. Would give the Rasa team 10 stars if I could 🤩 (The washrooms are even clean enough that I’d eat from there if the place was full)

  • 5/5 Maria A. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent service and beautiful, interesting food. Reasonably priced. Loved sitting at the bar and watching the chefs. Found the desserts quite heavy - couldn’t finish. But nothing to fault, highly recommend.

  • 5/5 Lindsay R. 2 years ago on Google
    This was a real treat. The combination of flavours and textures was amazing. Definitely going back!

  • 5/5 Glen H. 3 years ago on Google
    RASA BURGER & FRIES - Ever since quarantine started, I've been craving burgers. This burger hit the spot. The patty was thick, the bun was delicious, and the fries were divine with the aioli sauce. I could have 2 of these if calories weren't a thing (and neither was the COVID 15 lbs).

  • 5/5 Dhan T. 2 years ago on Google
    The food was so good I forgot to take pictures until the end. We had a few dietary restrictions and they still met all of them. Emily was wonderful and kept our drinks topped up and made sure we ate what was made without our restrictions. Such a lively experience. The food was awesome, so many different new dishes we got to try. Loved it all. Thank you to the chefs and everyone else as well. Loved our experience!

  • 5/5 Gregory M. 2 years ago on Google
    Some of the best food I've ever eaten and amazing service! I'll be coming back and trying out some of the other food on the menu. Brussel sprouts, cauliflower and bone marrow were my favorites.

  • 4/5 Charaka P. 2 years ago on Google
    Had the tasting menu, was consistently great throughout all the different dishes. Cocktails were great too.

  • 5/5 Ingrid U. 2 years ago on Google
    Omg this place....I do not even know where to start. From the waitress being knowledgeable about wine pairing plus the food being so delicious, I am giving this place a 10 out of 10. I would definitely recommend their tasting menu(they are able to adapt it to your needs I.e pescatarian or vegetarian). Honestly, I will come back.

  • 5/5 Wajdi G. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing decor, service, ambiance, drinks and most importantly food! Be sure to order the spicy ceviche.

  • 5/5 George N. 3 years ago on Google
    Great Food. Great Service

  • 5/5 alyssa i. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing service and food. Especially during this crazy time of Covid ! Definitely recommend!

  • 5/5 Andrew W. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the best restaurants I have been to in Toronto. Great menu with plenty of variety and fun dishes. We tried about ten dishes total and were thoroughly impressed. Highly recommend to anyone to get the ceviche here or get the tasting menu for the full experience.

  • 5/5 Ariana K. 3 years ago on Google
    Did the tasting menu very yummy and filling. If you’re doing al a carte the burger, beef waygu and chopped salad is very good

  • 5/5 Matthew P. 3 years ago on Google
    Oh gawd. Why is that salad so good?! I need the recipe. Literally went the other day JUST for that (takeout).

  • 5/5 MACKENZIE R. 3 months ago on Google • 2 reviews New
    Incredible experience! I have celiac disease and normally struggle when going out for dinner, but I had no issues dining here. There were only a few items on the menu that they couldn’t make gluten-free for me. Every single dish we had was amazing. We really loved how the plates are made to share. We split about four dishes between two people and were very full by the end. My partner and I both agreed it’s probably the best meal we’ve had out in Toronto. The service was incredible. I would recommend Rasa to anyone!


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  • Parking
    • ✓️ Paid street parking
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    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
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    • ✗ Assistive hearing loop
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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