GEORGE Restaurant in Toronto

GEORGE Restaurant offers a top-notch dining experience! The ambiance was elegant, and the dishes were beautifully presented. Every bite was a delight highly recommended

Fine dining restaurant. Its good to go when you want to feel special on a special day. Wine pairing is highly recommended. It is also recommended to sit outside and eat when the weather is nice.

We had our firm holiday dinner here. The dining experience was absolutely extraordinary. Each dish was meticulously crafted and beautifully presented-highlighting the chefs creativity and expertise. The private room is very elegant and was beautifully decorated for the occasion. The service was impeccable. It was a wonderful evening. Highly recommend.

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE! For years, George Restaurant has been my favourite Toronto restaurant and my last visit ensured that rating still sticks! We had the 10 Course Tasting Menu with wine pairings while sitting in the beautiful outdoor space located at the back of the restaurant. The service, absolutely wonderful! If you havent been, GO! (especially in the warmer weather and sitting outside!)

On special occasions, this is our go-to restaurant. The service is exceptional, and the food is both innovative and beautifully presented. Were always impressed by the dishes, which consistently showcase some of the best Toronto has to offer. Highly recommended!

Had their tasting menu and food was very mid, if not poor. Everything was on the sour side. Kind of surprised they are Michelin recommended. Way over priced for what it is. It is really just plating you are paying for. It is possible their regular menu may offer better dishes.

For $600+ I expected more. The sommelier did a great job with the wine pairings! However, I think we had new(er) servers because they werent able to tell us what each dish was. We had 14 unique dishes between the two of us and while they were good, none of them convinced me to give this place a second chance. Also to note for people with sensitive stomachs- most of the dishes were served cold or at room temperature and most of the first course fish dishes are raw. Every interaction felt very rehearsed and mechanical... unfortunately this felt like a good restaurant trying too hard to disguise itself as a fancier restaurant.

I planned a very expensive 40th birthday for my best friend, and group of about 28, and it was a complete mess. I worked with a woman via email and over the phone for two or more months. We organized a private room, custom menu, etc. She was slow to respond and answer questions, but I let it go. The night of the event came along. I traveled (pregnant) from Los Angeles to be there with all guests who had also traveled from NY. When I arrived, as the 4th guest to the event, 3 of the initial guests had been turned to the bar inside the restaurant to buy their drink instead of being served in the open bar, private room that we had reserved. I had a card on file. There was a huge table of beverages set up, but they were told they couldnt have any until the host (me) arrived and I approved it. From there it was a mess, nobody was able to serve themselves wine or cocktails on the table sitting in the corner, but there were only two servers running back and forth down a hallway to a kitchen. We were given a hard time over cocktails ordered that were not previously discussed because they werent prepared to make them. Finally, the straw that broke the camels back was that the birthday girls husband was served a half pour or less even of the end of a bottle of wine. We laughed, but the waitress never came back. Since we were sitting there waiting on the next course for so long (again, I am pregnant and sober), I got up and went looking for somebody to see if they would send around wine again. It was at that point that they told me there were guests in my party too intoxicated to be served, and they were being cut off. Mind you the waitress who instigated this seemed very young. We are all late 30s-50s with children at home. Nobody was intoxicated. So then it further escalates because the waitress then says people are passing around illegal drugs. Also not true. We all traveled there. One friend had a candy bar with mushrooms but it was purchased legally at a store in Toronto. I ended up spending 30 mins in the hallway talking to any employee there to see if we could have our wine poured and when the next course was coming out because at this point we were all getting antsy and ready to leave. This went on through the dinner course where everybody in our party found out what was happening, and people were being turned away from ordering a drink. The waitress was very dramatic standing in the hallway acting like she had been assaulted because we were so insulted. Everybody continued to treat her with respect, but it was also shocking she was the one they then sent in with the birthday cake to serve our friend. At this point it is 11pm, and we have asked for the check for 30+ mins only to get a slice of cake sent out where we reluctantly sing happy birthday. I emailed the woman at George who I had organized the event through that evening and told her it was horrific. I requested a follow up call. It took 3 days to get her on the phone. I spent about an hour recounting every detail. She assured me she would speak with the GM and follow up promptly. I am writing here today after almost 30 days because I never heard from anybody at the restaurant. I emailed multiple times over the past month, and finally received a response yesterday. The GM called me today while I was in the car with my 5 year old, and essentially told me he didnt know I was expecting a follow up, and there is nothing he could do because my group was out of control, on drugs etc. He essentially began arguing with me on speaker phone while I was driving with my son, and telling me this was my fault. I am still shocked and appalled. Not only can I not believe that a service establishment wouldn t offer something as an apology. Literally could have been just a sincere written letter, but rather call me - a pregnant women driving with my son the day before Thanksgiving and scold me on the phone and defend their very junior and inexperienced staff for railroading a 10k 40th birthday party. I am just in shock

I officiated at a wedding there today and everything was well coordinated and ran smoothly. the dinner was exceptional.

We had a 7 course Chef Selection dinner - the presentation was amazing, delicious, and was fulfilling. Will definitely come back next season.

I don t think I have ever written a bad review. Unfortunately this will be my first. I had my 40th birthday dinner with 20 friends at George over the weekend and our waitress was hands down the worst waitress I have ever had. I don t know if she was having some sort of mental breakdown but she literally ruined everyone s night. She was so disrespectful to the point that the manager had to step in and wait on our table. It was appalling on her part. Too bad my one and only 40th was ruined by an unprofessional girl. I was so upset I didn t even eat my dinner and ended up going back to my hotel room and had a burger so I am not even sure how the food was. The apps were good and thankful that the manager stepped in, but the poor manager was probably pulled from his busy workload. I hope the girl is fired so she doesn t ruin anyone s else s special night.

Definitely a special night out. Five courses may not be enough, 10 are definitely too many, we were hungry and seven was a lot. $165 pp (food) + $130 pp (wine pairing). Do it. Treat yourself. Vegetarian options: They provide a vegetarian menu. Dietary restrictions: They accommodate most dietary restrictions

It was my first time, and it was the 35th reunion. Interesting place lots good art. They served only finger food. Which was interesting and tasty.

5 stars, what a meal, we had the 7 course tasting menu with wine OMG nothing more to say

Recently visited George Restaurant for a private event, and the dinner service was excellent. The location can be a bit tricky to find, but it s worth the effort. I had the duck breast appetizer, which was well-cooked and tender. The beef striploin was decent, though nothing particularly stood out. Dessert was a highlight with a delicious chocolate mousse. Overall, I d recommend this place for corporate meals or special occasions.

My husband and I went for the 5 course tasting menu. We were drawn here based on the reviews and weve gone to quite a few different tasting menus in Toronto. Unfortunately, we found the food lacked any sort of flavour and was quite bland. Things tasted fresh but we were very disappointed. To have a course be a single piece of cheese and 2 crackers of a 5 course tasting menu was so disappointing. We left not impressed and not satisfied. If youre looking to spend this sort of money there are a ton of flavour filled, true tasting experiences youre better off going to. I dont recommend.

Food was great and we really enjoyed it

George Restaurant, exceeded my expectations with a perfect quality meal, the professional Italian chef and the most respectful staff. However, the industrial interior ceiling didn t quite match the classic ambience I anticipated. Despite this, its definitely a must-visit for exceptional dining.

Amazing Birthday here. Service, food and decor are all 5 stars. Great for special occasions. We went for the tasting menu and were pleasantly surprised.

Horrible experience. We waited more than 40 minutes for the fifth course, and no one came around during the waiting time. We told the server that we are celebrating birthday when we arrived. The food not worth the long waiting time. When we asked for the bill, the server didn t even apologized at the first place, but was trying to argue with us that he has checked we have been seated for 2 hours till our fifth court, which is usually the waiting time should be... We still gave 12% tips at the end, but the food and the service definitely not worth the price and the waiting time. My birthday is ruined!!!

We loved it. Highly recommend! Thank you for accommodating us with 14 delicious plant based/vegan dishes, we really appreciate it. It would be great to see more plant based options on the regular menu.

I attended a wedding at George. The food was incredible. Small portions but the quality was on another level. Service was great as well.

Went here for a wedding and the food was out of this world. I highly recommend to eat here

Attended a private party at GEORGE S the food and service were extraordinary! Will definitely return.

Had their 10 course meal and every plate we received was stunning. Service was professional and quick. Had a great time! Vegetarian options: Can sub meat options for vegetarians if requested Dietary restrictions: Can alter meals according to your restrictions

Did I just eat the best vegetarian tasting menu hell yeah! The food, presentation and the taste finger licking good! Kimberly served with perfection and a beautiful pleasant smile. Thank you for an amazing dinner experience.

Had a fantastic experience last night doing the 10-course tasting menu and wine pairing. My husband has some problems with lactose and they were able to accommodate and still make him delicious dishes. I love that we both got different dishes for each course and were able to try such a huge variety of flavors. Every single course was fantastic. But some of the stand-outs were the octopus, potato wrapped hamachi, squab with foie gras, and sword fish agnolotti. But even as I write this, Im struggling to pick favorites since they were all so good. The wine pairing was delicious as well. I got to try a variety of wines that I had never heard of. Lastly, the service was excellent. Our waiter was so kind and made sure he got our food accommodations correct. Then as each dish was served, they would explain what all was on both mine and my husbands plates. The sommelier would talk us through each of the wines and tell us about the tasting notes and let us get pictures of our favorites for future reference. All around I would definitely recommend this restaurant. We really had a fantastic night there. Its going to be hard to top this experience for us.

My husband and I managed to get a last minute date night reservation on George s lovely courtyard terrace for a spur of the moment trip to Toronto. The food was absolutely extraordinary from the fragrant lightly spiced coconut lobster dish to the melt in your mouth wagyu beef and mushrooms, to the sumptuous rib eye and savoury mochi dumplings. My OH made the brilliant decision to order the bread selection (not something I usually do) - which meant we soaked up every drop of the delicious sauces from each dish. Pretty sure those dishes were clean before they went back to the kitchen! We could not fit in cheese or dessert but the sea salt brownies they gave us to take home were beautiful too. Wines and service were in equal parts fantastic. The pianist soloist made the night even more special. 10/10 for this fabulous restaurant.

Great secret bar. Lovely time

DISCLOSURE: I do not frequent fine dining establishments. But I decided to come here for a change of pace. For a 160lb active man it was enough to make me comfortable after I ate a regular breakfast and lunch. THOUGHTS ON FOOD: Did the 7-course tasting menu which overall was really good. The Marsala tarte and goat cheese, the foie gras with squab, tuna fish wasabi with english peas were chefs kiss. But the remainder of the dishes were definitely far from mind blowing. For example, the main was an above average slice of lamb and/or pork tenderloin, but it was just that. There was also one dish that was incredibly memorable but for all the wrong reasons youd expect. Chicken with marinated cauliflower and parsley crepe or so the waitress said. The chicken was very dry--almost boiled tasting--such that itd fall short of KFC chicken 10 times out of 10. As a funny aside, when the server presented it, she said this is chicken, and left it at that. She was not wrong. THOUGHTS ON SETTING: The ambience was REALLY nice... candle-lit, dim, no overbearing music. Perfect for a dress up type of date night. Staff were knowledgable and kind, but seemed quite rushed when explaining each course. They did not rush you at the end to leave which was nice though. OVERALL: 7/10 on the scale of fine dining experiences Ive encountered. Do I regret going? Nah. Would I go again? Nah.

Such amazing gelato and service! I called ahead to see if possible to arrange pickup order to be brought to my car, only to get stuck in downpour! When I called to say I arrived but ok to wait for rain to stop, the order was brought to my car - in the rain - by the talented (and clearly very kind) chef! Grazie mille!!! Ps. Added copy of photo from Instagram because the gelato was so tasty we forgot to take a photo!

$25 cancellation fee per person even if you can t make it due to extenuating circumstances

The food of this restaurant is really good, and they do care about garnish and flavour at the same time. So why I rate them 1 star? I swear if I could rate them negative,I would do that. The people who serve ypu ruin the efforts of chefs. For my case was the girl at the welcome desk, in the name of Aysha or Aysa or sth like that, blonde native Canadian, but unfortunately too rude to tollerate. She ruined my night with her disqualified behaviour. The way that she talked to me was absolutely far from a fine dining restaurant and Canadian culture. My question is that how sb with her manner should work as the welcome hostess of such a fine place to ruin it with her awful treatment? How did she get hired there? The management of this restaurant should fire her immediately, because she ruined the whole vibe of the night for me. Its a shame for your place and I wont come back, ever ever, despite ur fine food. Track this issue professionally.

Absolutely phenomenal experience from the moment I was seated. The whole service team was so sweet and hospitable, I genuinely felt they cared for me by the time I had to leave. Every bite was an adventure, my favourite was definitely the Tuna!!!

The food was absolutely fantastic. The taste, the presentation, the creativity in flavor combinations & the choice of dishes itself deserves accolades. If you want a great gastronomic experience, this is a place to go. The service was extremely good. Very high quality. The ambience was very nice too. The 5/7/10 course meals are blind the chef decides what you get & each person at your table will get a different dish than you for the same course. They have vegetarian options too & they cater to dietary restrictions as well which is very reassuring that you can have a great meal without worries. It is expensive no doubt but worth the price!

Went to a wedding here, venue was perfect and food was amazing. Was an elevated dining experience.

I dont want to give george low score, but there acidity in some dishes was too strong. I expect sweetness, saltiness, acidity in dishes to have a good balance. I dont want to see vinegar dominating the dish. The scallops had a very strong fishy taste. I recommend to use hokkaido scallops, they have clean taste and would work better for your cold poached scallop dish. Halibut was also fishy, not very fresh, I recommend washing it in water with baking soda, alkaline water will give your halibut a good cleanse. Overall food is average, they are a lot of elements on the plate and I can see the hard work that goes in all the prep and plating but everything comes together to deliver a flat experience. I paid $380 for dinner for 2 and dont think I will want to try it again. Oh I almost forgot, gelato is too icy, not creamy and smooth, maybe use more cream, or milk powder to reduce water content, or if you are aiming for authentic Italian gelato (in Canada no one really cares about your milk and cream ratio, you can sneak in an egg yolk also, trust me) run your geltato through pacojet. I wish you the best.

We got the 10 course signature meal. The dishes were very slightly repetitive but I love ceviche so that didn t bother me. Everything was top tier. Amazing experience. Will definitely be back!

I wanted to share my recent experience at your restaurant. While I found the ambiance beautiful and your staff knowledgeable, the food fell short in terms of flavor and depth. We ordered a la carte but were left wanting more. Additionally, it was challenging to get the staffs attention, which detracted from the overall experience. While I appreciate the effort, I would consider returning in the future, though perhaps not immediately.

This restaurant was recommended by another chef at a different Michelin restaurant to try when visiting Toronto. It does not disappoint. Great price point, unique courses based on individuals preferences or restrictions. I loved the individual ingredients that also played as well as a cohesive course. Produce displayed was in peak season (tomatoes , cherries, peas, berries, etc.) I did the meat 10 course, but definitely would try the vegetarian option another time, considering how well the vegetables held up with the meat courses. Proteins were cooked PERFECTLY. The atmosphere is very quiet at opening, but even on a weekday grows to a vibrant feel. The sommelier picked fun wines that include local and international selections. Their ability to change, based on everyones unique course was impressive on its own. The cheese + 2 dessert courses were more than enough to end the 10 course experience. As someone who likes savory, I would have loved another grass-fed protein and one less dessert course. All in all, amazing experience. The staff were very conscious of course timing and very generous in their hospitality and candor. A fantastic restaurant, worthy of representing Torontos amazing food scene. Vegetarian options: They do a great job with their vegetables, even with meat protein options, the veggies with on display! Dietary restrictions: Dietary restrictions and preferences are asked at the beginning of the service to ensure you get the meal you need. Even though I did not ask for gluten free options, many of the courses were gluten free naturally.

Ask for the secret vegan tasting menu! Dietary restrictions: Vegan Food : 5/5 |

Special occasion, we were very happy with the 7 course tasting menu and this allowed us to taste 14 of them. Finishing of the dishes is very good. On the other hand, charging us for bread (very good) and tap water is not too adequate for the prestige of the restaurant. restore. I dont put a photo because I realize that the dishes come back from one customer to another and from one year to the next. Not too much change in the tasting menu. The renewal would be appreciated. :)

Fantastic restaurant. Not sure why a restaurant like le bernardine in nyc has 3 stars, but this restaurant has none. Its a shame! The food and service in my opinion was better than le bernardine. Vegetarian options: They have a totally separate vegetarian menu. You need to ask for it. Top notch food. Superb!

Great tasting menu and service. Very accommodating

Going in with almost zero expectations, I would be lying if I said I wasnt absolutely blown away by the tasting menu. My husband had the regular menu, while I opted for the vegetarian one. Finding a vegetarian tasting menu that doesnt rely solely on mushrooms to shine is a rarity. Each dish, both omnivore and vegetarian, was delightful, with bursts of flavor in every bite fresh and imaginative. The wine pairings were exquisite and unique, perfectly complementing the dishes. The service was impeccable. This was hands down one of the best meals either of us have ever eaten.

A must visit if celebrating something special and want to be taken care of with a very unique meal. The food is uniquely made for you with a blind tasting menu. This means you and your partner will have different meals! The food is superb, expertly made and what a selection of wines. Super attentive team with the most delicious bread Ive ever had. The focaccia is the best in Canada. The best part is that they accommodate allergies AND food preferences. They truly personalize the meal to you. The desserts are always out of this world so save room.

I get that nothing is for free anymore, but not even flat water? During a heat wave? During Summerlicioius, when you re advertising dinner at $75 pp? Not even when the customers are ordering an expensive bottle of wine? Don t get me wrong, the service was more then attentive and in fact, incredible, as was the meal, but being charged $3 each for a glass for water, at the end of the evening just felt cheap. The bread was also an added $5 which wasn t a huge surprise, but again, just be upfront about that please and thank you. We also felt slighted being sat at the very last back table of the restaurant when we were the first to arrive. It felt very strange to us. We joked that we must have had a bad smell or something. We enjoyed the meal immensely and we were happy to experience George at last as it s been on our radar for a very long time, but I wish it had started and ended on a more positive note.

Best meal I ever eaten in my life.

GEORGE restaurant in Toronto epitomizes embarrassingly pretentious dining. Despite its upscale facade, the experience falls painfully short in every possible way. At its price point, diners would expect fresh, premium ingredients that elevate each dish, but what is served is uninspired and lackluster. The flavors are another major disappointment. Each course is an ill-conceived jumble of elements that fail to harmonize. The dishes lack the balance and finesse one would anticipate, resulting in a dining experience that is more perplexing than pleasurable. Worst of all, the atmosphere is utterly ruined by the oppressive presence of management. Despite being seemingly overstaffed, with waitstaff bustling around, the management team hovers incessantly, casting glances and micromanaging staff. This overbearing scrutiny creates an incredibly tense and uncomfortable dining environment, where guests feel watched and judged rather than welcomed. Its hard to relax and enjoy a meal when management is constantly patrolling the dining area. It feels like watching an episode of a failing restaurant on Kitchen Nightmares, with Gordon Ramsay crying in the back. In a city brimming with exceptional dining options, many of which boast Michelin stars and offer better value, GEORGE s shortcomings are glaring. Ultimately, GEORGE s pretentious vibe, underwhelming food, and oppressive management make it a venue best avoided. With so many superior choices available in Toronto, there is no need to endure mediocrity cloaked in an air of unwarranted sophistication. Save your money and palate for a genuinely remarkable dining experience elsewhere.

Best meal I have had in quite a long time. Both my girlfriend and I had the five course tasting- every dish brought to the table was both unique and tasted absolutely amazing. The kitchen was also able to accomodate allergies with no heads up prior to our arrival. Our service was impeccable; and our server (his name escapes me) was both engaging and prompt. Every dish that was brought to the table was accompanied by a preamble that explained each dish in great detail and went over every ingredient. The entire experience lasted just over two hours and we left incredibly satisfied. I cannot recommend this place enough and will definitely be returning the next time I am in Toronto. Dietary restrictions: Able to accomodate allergies and dietary restrictions and create dishes on the fly that take into account the customers allergies/dietary restrictions.

Booked a private room. Was a great atmosphere & staff was very accommodating Vegetarian options: Options for each course Dietary restrictions: Accommodation for all restrictions and allergies

This place is phenomenal. The wine paring was surreally spot on. The 7-course tasting menu, exactly what we needed. Will be back.

Absolutely incredible! We did the 5 course meal with wine pairing and every single detail was amazing. Service was professional and courteous, the wine pairings elevated the food, and it was a fun adventure with the chef preparing us different dishes and taking into account our dietary preferences. Unique and delicious experience! Highly recommended Dietary restrictions: The chef is extremely flexible and will take into account your dietary restrictions and preferences

Our experience at GEORGE Restaurant, where we rented the Georgian 2 private dining room for our Board of Directors Dinner in Toronto, was exceptional from start to finish. The booking process was smooth and efficient, with the staff demonstrating excellent communication and flexibility in accommodating our specific needs and preferences. Their attention to detail and willingness to customize the evening to our requirements set the stage for a successful event. The Georgian 2 private dining room was elegantly appointed, offering a perfect blend of sophistication and comfort. The ambiance was ideal for a formal dinner, providing a private and serene environment conducive to discussion and decision-making. The décor was tasteful, and the room was impeccably clean and well-maintained. The culinary experience was nothing short of outstanding. The menu was thoughtfully curated, showcasing a variety of exquisitely prepared dishes that impressed our board members. Each course was beautifully presented and flavorful, reflecting the high standards for which GEORGE Restaurant is known. The wine selection complemented the meal perfectly, adding to the overall dining experience. Service was another highlight of the evening. The staff was attentive and professional, ensuring that all our needs were met promptly and discreetly. Their knowledge of the menu and wine pairings enhanced the dining experience, and their courteous demeanor contributed significantly to the evening s success. In conclusion, GEORGE Restaurant provided an exemplary setting for our Board of Directors Dinner. The combination of a stunning private dining room, exceptional cuisine, and top-notch service made for an unforgettable evening. We highly recommend GEORGE Restaurant for any high-level corporate event or special occasion in Toronto.

Such wonderful divine service. The tastes just explode in your mouth. Wow !! I will be here again for sure.

I recently had dinner at George Restaurant and honestly, it was a huge letdown of an experience. The presentation of the food was top-notch, but the actual taste was average and didnt match up to how good it looked. Upon arrival, my partner and I were seated and excited to enjoy the set menu. I took out a small camera to capture some footage of our meal for personal memories. Shortly after, the manager approached and politely asked us not to use the camera, a request we were more than happy to comply with. I put the camera away, thinking that would be the end of it. To my surprise, the manager returned a second time, demanding that the camera be removed from the table entirely or he would confiscate it. Despite having already complied with his initial request and having put the camera away, we reluctantly moved it out of sight, feeling increasingly uncomfortable. The final straw was when the manager came back a third time, this time not to address any ongoing issue, but to insist that we visit their speakeasy bar if we wanted to take any footage. This unsolicited and repeated harassment was entirely uncalled for and disruptive to our dining experience. The crowd there seemed much older, which might not be everyones vibe. But the real issue was the food and the overall atmosphere. In short, George Restaurant is not worth the money. The food doesnt live up to the hype, and the uncomfortable environment just adds to the disappointment. Wouldnt recommend it. Attached the footage / recording that we got harassed for taking (LOL).

At this price point, nearly any other option in Toronto is better. This place is for boomers with no taste.

Perfect service for perfect food. The staff went above and beyond to find the right wines for us. A must-have experience.

Amazing food and fantastic experience, lives up to all the hype. Relax and enjoy the five star service in one of Torontos best restaurants. Thanks to my ex for making me do it.

Amazing service, food, and ambiance

On our first visit here, my wife and I opted for the 7-course tasting menus with wine pairing. We love the concept and partake in it whenever it is offered. Food tasting is subjective, of course, but when paying upwards of $700 for 2 (we did), in the end, there should be no questioning whether or not you just had a great meal. At that price point, one expects perfection. If not that, then something very close. At Georges, the atmosphere is pleasant, the service is without reproach, the Sommelier is a consummate Professional, and the food is visually sophisticated. However, none of this matters if the food is not tasty. In our case, the all-important taste of those 14 dishes was no match for the former attributes. Starting with a harsh, unpleasant, and unfinished amuse-bouche, the evening ended with equally unpleasant and unfinished cheese and dessert courses. Nearly all the food was either bland, unseasoned, harsh, boring, or plain tasteless. Only the excellent two mains of beef and lamb saved the experience from being a complete failure. We are glad many diners enjoy this fixture of a restaurant, but our single experience here has been an unrewarding - and very expensive one, sorry to say.

Really good! Heres something else you could say instead of delicious. ...

Always a pleasure to work at GEORGE. Vendors are treated just like guests - 5 Star service from start to finish. Was there today photographing a cute little Korean wedding. Very lovely people, and fantastic dinner Chef!

We were dazzled by this fabulous restaurant. We opted for the 7 course, with one vegetarian guest and another with multiple allergies. The restaurant was very professional with our dietary restrictions. The whole table had a great time!!! We loved every dish. The value for money is excellent. Big favorite, we will definitely return. Vegetarian options: Specialized tasting menu

Stellar in every way! A brilliant experience.

Amazing experience

My husband and I did the 7 course tasting with wine pairing. At maximum it deserves a 3 star. First off the sommelier could not describe any of the wines with more than mineral as her description of choice. Seven different wines and every single one of them is going to be mineral forward? I don t think so; sounds like someone doesn t know what they are talking about. We were seated next to one of the restaurants staff that was on a date and there was a clear disparity in service between us and them which was a bit unfortunate. Overall the food was decent. They really excelled with all the seafood courses but truly dropped the ball with the meat courses. They were truly a disappointment with a lack of flavour (aside from the fatty foie gras) and left us want for flavour, texture and salt. All in all, if you really want to try George go for the 5 course and pairing no more. We paid the same amount at George for the 7 course tasting and wine pairing as we did for Cinc Sentis which is a two star Michelin in Barcelona, so that shows the significant disparity in George as a restaurant. If you re still on the fence about this place then I recommend you forgo making a reservation here and head straight to Quetzal.

We were really excited to try this restaurant and I am sad to say it was a huge let down. We got sitted very quickly but it took good 10 mins for someone to acknowledge us. We ordered 7course with wine pairing. We noticed that most dishes were warmish-cold the worst part was our sommelier always arrived late so we had to wait while our food was getting colder. Lamb and bison dishes were so tough and cold.. it was not pleasant. I think our server came maybe 3 times to take our order, asked if we need more water, and came back with a bill through the whole 7 course meal. Last week, we visited Treadwell in Niagara on the Lake for their 5 course meal and pairing. Honestly, their service was exceptional, food was delicious & always HOT, and our sommelier explained all the details about the wine and food pairing before our food arrived. If we are going to pay over $800 meal for 2, we expect certain level of service. We had no problem paying similar amount at restaurants like Treadwell and Toqué but we couldn t help but wishing we should ve spend that money elsewhere. After last night s experience at George, we would never recommend/go back.

Amazing food, service and atmosphere

One of the best restaurants in town

I will start with service as so many restaurants doesnt even provide such a good service which George restaurant is providing. They are quick, efficient and just amazing. The food was top notch and it was transformative culinary experience for us. We ordered 7 course meal-vegetarian , it was top notch. Each dish was created with perfection and balance to a palate.(And the one of the only place serving vegetarian tasting menu) I will be visiting here Again and again.

Much ado about George Restaurant. The hype around this place is huge and it s a name-dropper for the GTA crowd, but I thought it was just ok. Went here for a work meeting on a Thursday night with a large group, about 25 people. Front staff were friendly and greeted us well. The decor was Parisian hipster in our room but main entrance area is more modern. We had a prix-fix menu. The starter salad was totally forgettable, but it s just salad after all. The orecchiette / fancy pasta meal was pretty good but not outstanding. My beef tenderloin was undercooked unfortunately (very rare, had requested medium rare) but still good. The steak was accompanied by some fancy puree something that was better than the actual steak - unsure what it was but the flavours were amazing. This was what I was expecting for the whole meal, and it was pretty awesome. The dessert (pavlova) with fruit was actually the best part of the whole meal - impressive presentation and actually tasted great. Table service was not great, but it might have been just because there were presentations going on (although usually table service and wine service continues through these presentations). Wine was served only once and some people at our table commented on this. May have been due to prix fixe but other tables in our group were served multiple times. Meals were brought out with noticeable gap between members of the same table for the pasta and the main. Main portions (steak and salmon) were small and larger eaters will be going for second dinner afterward. Again, might have been due to a large group setting. Ultimately, if you go with expectations of a normal restaurant, you probably won t be disappointed (especially if someone else is paying). If you re expecting a chef s table Michelin star extravaganza, it might be a bit of a let down. Vegetarian options: Lots of options reported.

I recently dined at George, and my overall impression was a mix of intrigue and disappointment. While the food was undeniably good, it lacked the wow factor that would make it truly memorable. None of the courses blew me away, leaving me with a sense of unfulfilled anticipation. However, theres a particular aspect of Georges approach that I found both pretentious and frustrating. If you opt for their tasting menu, youre kept in the dark about what dishes youll receive. Worse yet, if youre dining with someone else, they might get an entirely different set of courses. As someone who appreciates the storytelling aspect of fine dining, this lack of transparency felt like a missed opportunity. In my opinion, part of the joy of an exquisite meal lies in the anticipation the buildup from reading a well-crafted menu description, imagining the flavours, and guessing what surprises await. By withholding the menu, George robs diners of this experience. Its akin to starting a novel without knowing the plot it leaves you wanting more context. We ended up going à la carte, but even then, the options felt like an afterthought. The second and third courses didnt differ significantly, which further underscored the need for a more thoughtful approach. While the chefs culinary skills are evident, I believe they should ground themselves and reconsider the concept. After all, when youre paying a premium price, you want more than just good food you want an immersive journey.

We sat near the kitchen. Chefs were swearing at each other. Staff were nice but lacked knowledge. Food was good but not great. Another restaurant pretending to be tier 1, charging as if they were but being second rate.

Insanely mid, out of the 20 dishes, at most 4 were memorable.

Highly recommend the signature tasting menu which is available in five, seven, or ten courses. The seven-course tasting menu for two people was 14 DIFFERENT dishes, plus two different amuse-bouches! It was a unique dining experience and its well worth it for a special occasion dinner. Amazing food, beautiful presentation, and it was a filling meal. Menu standouts include the foie gras, tuna tartare, and scallop ceviche. Im still thinking about that foie gras -- such a rich and buttery flavour. There is also a vegetarian signature tasting menu and an à la carte menu. The only downside was that we didnt know that they charge $5 for bread until we got the bill.

Did the 7 course Signature Tasting menu. The dishes are different for each person so we really tried 14 courses. Each dish was well thought and integrated with a variety of elements. The servers go through and explain in detail when they bring the dish. There s an option to add wine pairing as well. Their gelato is worth the add on! Lots of flavors and made in house!

Must go for everyone, try their tasting menu!

Our perennial favorite restaurant. Always fabulous food, service..

Nice atmosphere. Food came with good presentation but taste wise was okay. Every dish was brought to the table by a staff with a bit introduction to the dish but no further elaboration if you asked for more details/clarification. Overall a good trial, but a place you would like to go often.

George restaurant was definitely an incredible experience for me. Each dish was very unique and well explained by our waiter. They were also very accomodating to my allergy requests. Definitely recommend to anyone who wants to try an upscale Canadian tasting menu!

Excellent dining experience at George with their 5 course tasting menu. Staff were very attentive (we had booked a private room) and restaurant had a mature and cool atmosphere. Highlights were the beef tartare and sirloin. The tartare had a very unique blend of flavours and textures that really elevated the dish; unlike any tartare I ve had before. The beef tenderloin was the shining star however. The potato pave had such a nice sweetness to it to accompany perfectly cooked beef.

Mercedes treated us like royalty. 10/10 service and experience.

I recently had the pleasure of dining at George Restaurant where we opted for the Signature Tasting menu, was nothing short of extraordinary. Each course was a masterpiece, showcasing the chefs creativity and culinary prowess. I strongly recommend this restaurant. Vegetarian options: Various options for Vegetarian.

I m a marriage officiant and I love the staff here. Always kind and accommodating. Great communication and such a lovely venue - you don t even realize you are in the city. Quiet, European vibes.

My partner and i had a wonderful date night at GEORGE. We had 5 course tasting menu and it was absolutely amazing! Service was great too! We had limited time, but Rob, who was our server, took care of us and called a cab, so we could be in our next destination in time. (we were late anyway but it s on us ) The restaurant itself looks beautiful and has a great atmosphere. Of course, our bill had lots of numbers, but it was absolutely worth it! Thank You!

We had taken my partners parents here as a surprise when we were visiting. The food was absolutely amazing and they service was beyond phenomenal. Presentation was beautiful. Would definitely go again.

My wife and I celebrated our anniversary at George Restaurant, and it was exceptional! Despite COVID-19, the service, ambiance, and food quality remained top-notch. Each dish, curated by Chef Lorenzo, was a culinary delight. The delicious drinks, expertly crafted by John, perfectly complemented our meal. The attentive service provided by our server Kimberly and the exceptional management of Eli truly made our evening unforgettable. We highly recommend George Restaurant for any special occasion!

Attended an event there great place and great service

Exceptional tasting menu and wine pairing. Clearly a deep cellar thoughtfully integrated with the creative and satisfying dishes. Five courses were supremely satisfying but the ten is so tempting. Will have to come back when I have four hours to indulge. Highlights include the tuna tartare, foie gras, ribeye, and venison in the comfy and cool French bistro vibe.

Incredible 5-course tasting menu - 3 of us selected the veg option (theres also vegan), 1 went for meat. The chef accommodates preferences (e.g., no cheese for the veg) and each dish was a lovely surprise. We enjoyed sharing tastes of our food - everything was so different and delicious. Our server, Kimberley, could not have been more delightful - she helped make the meal unforgettable! Cozy ambiance, no loud music - we could actually hear each other talk!

I had an incredible dining experience at George. The tasting menus are a must-try. Their exceptional accommodation of allergies adds to the overall fantastic experience. Undoubtedly, one of Torontos best restaurant that you shouldnt miss when in the city. Dietary restrictions: Gluten free, dairy free.

Celebrating our choice of Georges was a culinary journey filled with elevated expectations, sparked by its prestigious Michelin recommendation and the allure of an exceptionally rare vegetarian tasting menu in the realm of fine dining. Our evening not only met but surpassed these heightened expectations, thanks to the ingenuity of Chef Lorenzo and his team, who treated us to a symphony of diverse tastes and flavors. Despite unintentionally injecting complexity into our dining experience a delayed arrival of over 45 minutes for our group, a playful game of musical chairs among our party of six to eight, and an eleventh-hour challenge with dietary preferences (a debate over fois gras) our server, Chris, handled each twist with unwavering grace. His professionalism and attentive service were pivotal in ensuring an easygoing and thoroughly enjoyable evening, for which we extend our heartfelt thanks. Georges showcased exceptional flexibility, seamlessly addressing a spectrum of dietary needs, from allergies such as my own (pecans, walnuts, and shellfish) to accommodating those who prefer to abstain from beef. In a city teeming with outstanding tasting menus, Georges stands out not only for its culinary brilliance but also for its steadfast commitment to accommodating guests facing diverse obstacles be it dietary restrictions, religious considerations, or unforeseen changes. The venue itself exudes tasteful design tailored for larger groups. While not conventionally cozy, it manages to uphold an air of intimacy. For those seeking an unparalleled dining experience with a large and intricate group, Georges emerges as a singular gem in the city, capable of exceeding expectations without relying on the commonplace appeal of pasta to satisfy vegetarians Vegetarian options: Best in the city

Fabulous dinner experience. We choose the 10 course wine pairing. A wonderful selection of wines and food. Service is top notch. Well definitely visit again.

Amazing place for your special day. Fantastic food and service. Highly recommend

Amazing experience. We had the vegetarian tasting menu. We had a wide variety of gourmet dishes. Very creative, perfectly balanced and a unique night. Our thanks to the chef and the team. Vegetarian options: Very good options, not just standard fare. Parking: Street parking and various garages downtown. Not cheap or free.

This is one of my favourite restaurants ever. I love the tasting menu concept. The food is always absolutely incredible. The portions are generous without being too much. The staff is wonderful and does everything to make for a perfect dining experience. I can t think of a negative thing to say. Whether for a special occasion or just a wonderful night out, this is a fantastic dining experience.

7 course meal was pure delight! Highly recommend this restaurant to celebrate for a special occasion. Best restaurant in Toronto for a unique culinary experience into food heaven!

The service and atmosphere were excellent and wine list extensive with some good value choices. We had the 5 course tasting menu but unfortunately there were a lot of things that didn t work. First was quantity too much especially as the quality wasn t there. No one finished the dessert and others also left some of the cheese as we struggled to down an assembly of crudo and then two heavy meat dishes. The quality issue is the main problem and reflects an overexuberance to experiment with otherwise perfectly good ingredients and often swamped in non descript alienating sauces, including mayonnaise. The lobster starter for example on a bed of quinoa would have been fine before a variety of seaweed, cucumber, vinaigrette and mayonnaise was all thrown in leaving flavours totally confused and a messy palate. Bison cheek would have been lovely on its own in the wine reduction as would the pan fried foie gras but combined they were a tangled mess again. And that was the best dish. The price is reasonable but I would much rather pay 50 percent for a memorable meal than that price for a forgettable one.

Had dinner with my wife here. Service was amazing, we did the chef tasting 7 course. It was more than enough food, we almost couldnt finish it all. Every dish was unique so we shared a lot, so its like eating 14 dishes. Some misses (some were too salty) but mostly they were great and unique.

went here on Valentines day. Wait for 1 hour for 1st dish to came and another 1 hour for the 2nd... The waitress added a wrong addition course($55) to our bill and she only gave us a deduction of $55 of the total bill which should be $55 + tax +tips. When I realized that, I tried to explain it nicely and she gave me an attitude and said to give me back 5 dollars which is clearly not enough to cover tax plus tips. I dont actually care about a few dollars but this is certainly not the correct way to do things. I paid 500+ for a meal but it took you guys one hour each course and playing tricks with customers? Awful experience here.

The best thing about this place when we went was the service. They were attentive and knowledgeable. Sadly the food didn t live up to the cost or the tasting menu feature. It was very fish heavy and not many other proteins at all. Not sure if they are just cutting costs or if fish is their focus. Most of the courses weren t really tasty and we barely remember any as standouts. The vegetables really overpowered the protein most of the time. The wine was alright but again, no standouts for us. The ambience is nice but it seemed more like a hotel restaurant. It s very hard to recommend this place because of these reasons and the cost.

Great spot - came for a wedding and the food and venue was top notch. Will definitely be visiting again.

Food was good, some ingredients seemed a bit forced together for some of the dishes and lacked a common inspiration. Staff were kind, but had some troubles in the end, we felt abandoned and forgotten by the staff in the private room we did not ask for. And while the wine pairing was great and the staff were kind, our dinner took 5 hours for a 7 courses meal.... We asked prior to the meal and they said it would be around 3 hours. We were pretty upset by the last couple dishes and no one seemed to care. We also sent an email to the restaurant and got no reply. Overall its not worth the price compared to other tasting menus we have been to, so i wouldnt recommend. It just wasnt a great experience.

Tried the 5 course tasting menu and really impressed the combination of the flavors. Monk fish is really tasty, its an explosion in the mouth with mango relish and lobster bit. I had lamb chops for one of my course and I really enjoyed the contrast and balance of this dish. I found some sun dried tomatoes (maybe? It felt like sun dried tomatoes..)while enjoying the lamb and the potato pierogi and the squash purée --- it was a true suprise! The service is impeccable and I really enjoyed my night here.

Lovely restaurant. I used to live and work in the area, we would always come here for a nice dinner. Great selection of food and wine pairings. Glad they are providing a 4 course meal during lockdown and its very yummy as well.

Great food, great service. Just couldn t choose different number of dishes per person. I had the vegan course and my friend had the regular course. The chocolate used for writing isn t vegan.

I chose the 10-course tasting menu with my two friends. 5 stars all for the service, and the taste is just average. Its average, its delicious, but not amazing. is a qualified level 4 of the 10 dishes are cold dishes. The cold dishes are generally beautifully presented and have strong and complex spices, but they dont seem to match the dishes very well. The plates were not hot enough for hot dishes, and there was nothing that impressed me. The cheese is a plus, the cheese used is of good quality, I like it very much. Mocktail was great, we told him our preferred flavor and they made it for us. Overall, there are no bright spots and no bad spots. average level I will still give it 5 stars because I don t eat lamb or goat cheese, but the store still put together 10 dishes for me, and none of them were unpalatable. My partners dishes are different from mine, so there are 20 dishes in total, so it feels great. It was a good experience.

Amazing tasting menu. I was so full by the 3rd course. It was a great experience. Cant wait to come back!

Let me tell you, if you want an amazing meal cooked by a top chef, this is the spot. Did the 7 course with wine pairings, it was 14 different plates between us, full glasses of wine that was spectacular, I will be coming back until you close up shop so be warned, I love it

Posh & eclectic. We chose the blind 7 course Chefs choice. Everything course was phenomenal. Each dish was a flavor explosion. I ve never experienced anything like this before and I m so glad I did. Keep your eye out on this place I m sure a Michelin Star will be next. Our waiter Chris was incredible and extremely knowledgeable. Elijah the manager was wonderful. This is a definite must stop for something out of the box.

Ive greatly enjoyed my visits, well worth the money. Incredibly attentive staff, they will even bother to check in on your personal tastes and youll find customized per person tasting items often come out. The kitchen is totally open and watching them work is incredibly impressive. The sommelier is on point with their suggestions. Any dish Ive eaten there was beyond reproach. The whole place feels like a celebration of food that everyone in the whole building gets to be in on.

Impeccable service and delicious food

We went here for dinner. Amazing best tasting food!! Complements to chef! Keep up the good work. Staff was really nice as well.

Now THIS is how you present a tasting menu. Wine pairing were perfect, portions were perfect, atmosphere and ambiance gorgeous. Staff was lovely and accommodating. Counting the days till we return. One of our favourites!

We ve dined here two to three times per year for the past 6 years. Anniversaries, birthday, or just cause. The service is impeccable, and the food is intoxicating. Go here, highly recommend. My review above is based on all my previous visits, and not my 11 year anniversary celebratory dinner last weekend with my wife. No, my recent experience was a 5 star for the food, but the overall service was lacking. The guys that clean up the tables in between courses as usual always friendly, recognized us from past dinners. The hostess was lack lustre. She didn t offer coat check and let us beginning walking to our table with our wet jackets, fortunately we know there s coat check and had to initiate to ask for it. It seemed like a neither here nor there for them. No pleasantries, no real welcoming vibe. But the other disappointment was our waiter, overall he was nice, however he wasn t invested or checked in to us. He never introduced his name and he offered no conversation, didn t ask us if we were celebrating an event, didn t pour the wine to taste, before filling the glass. And in the end no wishes or on the final dessert plate saying happy anniversary. We did indicate when booking the reservation online that it was our anniversary, and in past these celebrations were acknowledged by the Restaurant. Seeing the disappointment on my wifes face after paying the bill, I imposed on the waiter saying it was our anniversary. He mentioned he had something and went to the kitchen and hustled up a small plate that could barely fit the words in chocolate. It felt like a last minute gesture. Perhaps he was having a bad day, however this is not the service we have come to know and expect from this restaurant. I loved this restaurant because the food is divine but also because the service was superior and that combined made the George experience. Not this past weekend though, George was out of office. In all the years this is our first deflated experience, hopefully next time it will be back to what it s always been, top notch.

The food was fantastic and the staff were pleasant and effortlessly attentive. We had the tasting menu and many of the dishes were the best of that thing I had ever had. Food : 5/5

We enjoyed it would recommend it

As a videographer, I filmed a wedding in this restaurant today and the staff gave me and the photographer a wonderful lemonade. It is very cute and actually very tasty.

New to the tasting experience. Went for the 7 course dinner @ $155+tax+gratuity Service: 100%. Quality: 100%. Variety:100%. Artistic: 100%. Value: Over priced and felt like they nickel and dime. Charged $3 per person for water. Charged $5 bread. At these prices I think water and bread should be included. Servers told us the ingredients of each dish which was totally rote. They could not answer any questions about the creation they just served and said it so quickly it was difficult to understand. All in all it was an experience. Likely would not return. 5 changed to 3 s. It bothers me that servers have no clue about the food they serve other than what they memorized. The audacity to charge for flat water and bread at these prices.

I could not have been happier with The George for our wedding. The food was incredible, the venue is stunning, the staff are all extremely helpful. Meghan in particular was incredible. Thank you!

The blind tasting menu (chef s choice) is available in 5, 7, or 10 courses but 5 is more than enough to satiate even the biggest appetite. Each dish has a wonderful combination of flavours but what really sets this restaurant apart is the variety. The two of us ordered the 5 course and we were each served different dishes which allowed us to try a total of 10 dishes. The menu starts with an amuse bouche, followed by a chilled seafood dish, a foie gras, meat, cheese, and then dessert. My personal favourites of the night were the king oyster mushroom amuse bouche, the crab, the squab foie, the boar, the thea cheese, and the lemon tart. Our server, who was excellent, suggested the City of Lights and Peachy Keen cocktails and he did not disappoint. Peachy Keen is especially great if you re not too keen on the taste of alcohol.

Its worth noting that GEORGE is considered a higher-end dining establishment, so prices may be on the higher side compared to casual restaurants. However, many guests believe that the quality of the food, service, and overall experience justifies the price

I can t say enough about this dining experience. We live in Vancouver and come to Toronto once a year and ALWAYS dine at George when we come. The food is impeccable. The chef is an artist, a genius at assembling flavours and sending a beautiful plate to your table every single time. The ambience is warm and inviting, relaxing and comfortable. I have to mention one of the best waiters we have ever had the pleasure of being served by. Enzo. Thank you. Your warmth, your calm, professional, perfect service has made each dining experience so special. You are a gift. Thank you! We will see you next year!

We dine worldwide and have been to some of the best. Greeting was lackluster and unfriendly. Service was okay by main server when we saw her but that was rarely due to the succession of young folks seemingly in training. The dishes were over salted or lacking in flavor. Sommelier could not be bothered to assist with wine pick, too busy with those with wine pairings which only one couple around us was doing? We would not return, have no idea how this is a 2 star Michelin in the least to be honest. We have had far better meals at other places in TO. Sad for my husbands 56th birthday, I was hopeful. Sadly disappointed!

A nice family outing. There were 11 of us so we got a private room. We had 7 course tasting menu. The food was great so was the service. This was the second time here for us and we will be back for sure

Bravo GEORGE Restaurant! This is what fine dining in Toronto is all about. Were still on cloud nine after the beautiful evening we had at this gorgeous restaurant. They handled our dinner party exceptionally well. All of my family and guests were so impressed by the quality of food and level of service. A big thank you to Mark, Alex, Eli, John, and Chef Lorenzo and his team, who all offered an exceptional dining experience that truly made our night so special! Also, a warm thank you to Anna, George Restaurants event planner. Annas highly communicative, honest and flexible approach made planning our event a fun and effortless experience. The food - Phenomenal! Delicious and aesthetically stunning dishes. Each course was carefully crafted, cooked to perfection and plated so beautifully. The portions were just right. For a fine dining establishment, they were surprisingly quite big. Overall, we were very content with the calibre of food and the quality of service provided. If youre looking for a new favourite restaurant in Toronto, GEORGE Restaurant is a must try! A truly incredible venue to host all of your dinners and events.

We did the 10 course tasting vegetarian meal and it was full of amazing flavors, colors, presentations, and descriptions ! Vegetarian options: Lots of options, tasty, flavorful. Dietary restrictions: Paid attention to detail for my nut allergies

Our server was amazing. She was very polite and an overall delight. The hostess(female) has too much attitude for working the front of a restaurant. Food presentation was on point. So much so I think they forgot the flavour side of the dishes. :| Food was mid at best . And considering how much we paid,we were extremely underwhelmed and disappointed. Cheese plate felt like a lazy(and cheap) way to get you another plate And I guess its a sign of the times. But the place was not very busy at all. The atmosphere was lacking a bit. Im not sure we will be back for a second chance. There are so many great spots in this city.

The best place for dinner, a blind menu. Delicious

Arguably the best fine dining experience in the city!

We had 7 course tasting menu for dinner . The taste ,food design and atmosphere was amazing, the service was great too.

The place is very nice. The tasting menu is very interesting and a must try. However, unfortunately, there have been few mistakes not expecting by a restaurant by its standing. First was serving us plates that were for another table and got taken our immediately, second, we mentioned specifically no bacon and no foie gras, and we got served both, and it is only while the waiter was explaining the plates, we realised and mentioned it otherwise no one noticed! Having said that, the restaurant remains exceptionally good and a must try if in Toronto.

What a lovely place for a dinner date night! The restaurant hit the right spot! If it wasn t a Tuesday night, we would ve tried the wine pairing. We ended up choosing the 7-course Tasting Menu and was blown away by each and every course. What s amazing is each person receives a different dish; 14 different dish! Our food kept coming and coming and not one dish disappointed! The 5-course would ve definitely be more than enough, but the 7-course was an amazing choice for our first visit. Can t wait to return and try their A La Carte menu. The atmosphere was lovely and would ask to be seated in the middle next time to really take in the atmosphere of the restaurant.

Fantastic tasting menu and service

Very canadian :)

Excellent experience. Travelled from Ottawa to propose to my fiancee here. Our initial reservation cancelled and GEORGE Restaurant exceeded all my expectations in all possible ways. We even received a private booth which gave an excellent ambiance to our evening. Our server, Robert, was one of the best Ive had the pleasure of interacting with in my fine dining experience. The chef at Georges even went out of their way to prepare something special after hearing the happy news. Would happily recommend the tasting menu and wine pairing to anyone interested, almost too good. Blew some of the 5 star restaurants in the capital straight out of the water. Will be returning for the wedding, cant give enough paise for a job well done and some incredible cuisine.

Spectacular dining experience. We were treated to tremendous culinary diversity prepared with utmost attention to detail. The staff was all very friendly and we also had the privilege of meeting the chef Lorenzo who takes tremendous pride in his work, creations and the entire dining experience. We will definitely be back!!!

GEORGE Restaurant is a culinary gem that offers an exceptional fine dining experience! Their menu is a showcase of innovative and artfully crafted dishes, prepared with precision and creativity. The elegant and intimate ambiance, along with attentive service, sets the stage for an extraordinary meal. Whether youre savoring the chefs tasting menu or enjoying their à la carte options, GEORGE Restaurant promises a dining adventure thats both sophisticated and utterly delicious. Its a must-visit spot for those seeking a memorable and refined culinary experience in the heart of Toronto.

Came here for an anniversary dinner and holy hell this place is worth the hype. I have never been to this caliber of restaurant before so maybe Im a bit biased but this blew me away! We sat on the beautiful courtyard patio which was so intimate and romantic. The service was impeccable, sommelier Patrick was unbelievably knowledgeable and let us ask him a million questions. We tasted a couple wines and had a bottle of Mother Rock Holocene from 2020 on his recommendation and it was such a zippy and interesting wine! The food was outstanding, presentation was unbelievable. Each dish was explained to us by the lovely servers who were all so nice! We had the 7 course vegetarian tasting menu - and my partner and I were each served DIFFERENT dishes! Plus an amuse bouche compliments of the chef which was so nice. Each dish was so interesting and delicious, we had lengthy conversations about each trying to identify flavours. Just amazing. And they even decorated our dessert plates with a Happy Anniversary wish! So thoughtful. The experience took us about 3.5 hours. Would recommend this to anyone celebrating a special occasion. Very pricey of course but worth every penny. I didnt take a ton of photos because I wanted to be off my phone but hopefully these give you an idea of the artistry at play here! Vegetarian options: Vegetarian tasting menu was outstanding

We planned to come here for the tasting menu but as we made reservations we noticed they had an event that combined drinks and appetizers at bar Secrette and a 3 course meal at the restaurant so we chose this instead. Bar: stylish, cozy but unfortunately empty (one other couple) so the atmosphere was lacking a bit but it was early in the evening. The cocktails were delicious , flavourful and interesting so were the appetizers. Restaurant: the part that really stood out was the service at George. The staff makes you feel very welcome and special. My Lobster salad was delicious and presentation spot on. Atmosphere was a bit too stiff for me.

Had a great experience and enjoyed the service Dietary restrictions: Really accommodating for restrictions Food : 3/5 |

Amazing food, great service. Fantastic romantic place. Overall would recommend for a good occasion.

We made reservations online and arrived a bit early. Already had 2 groups ahead of us. We got seated at a spacious table, and offered with flat or sparkling water. Opt for the 7 course menu. The server explain to us that the 7 course menu is not a lot more than the 5 course in terms of portion, but just more varieties. We added wine pairing as well. For 2 people, all the dishes are different, so for example, we opt for the 7 course menu, we have 14 different dishes. The wine pairing are also different (mostly, but some dishes they serve the same wine). Food 4 star only, reason is its pretty repetitive. For example, theres carrots in 2-3 dishes, AND they all taste sour (probably due to marinated in vinegar). The scallop dish ....the scallop has a very light taste, no sweetness at all. Red meats and foie gras are pretty good. Portion is sufficient/ make sense for the pricing. Service 4 star because 1) some waitress/ waiter has strong accents and I cannot understand what are they saying when they explain the dishes. Very difficult to communicate. 2) Sometimes to food comes before the sommelier, so we have to wait for the wine to come before we eat and the food gets cold. For a high-end restaurant like George, I expect a seamless experience.

We went to Quetzal, Pistache, and George in the same weekend and George was the favourite. The service is top notch and organized. Our only complaint is the bathrooms were quite dirty and not atmospheric like the restaurant.

Had an amazing dinner here. The outside patio is a hidden gem, I recommend it highly for a quieter dinner. The food was perfect. Service impeccable. Amazing!

Everything,: service,food and atmosphere on the patio was amazing. We will definitely coming back. Highly recommend!

My Fiance and I went for dinner to celebrate our engagement. The service and food were phenomenal. We both picked the 7 course tasting menu along with the wine pairings. We both highly recommend Food

Great restaurant. I went there for a function of ~70 people. Their dinner was great and service for the size of crowd seemed flawless.

We had a corporate event held here and the place, food, service and everything was just WOW! One of the best!

For the price and the reputation, we expected better. My husband and I celebrated our first anniversary with a 7-course tasting menu at George. Watching an inexperienced and understaffed (yet somehow also overpopulated?) workforce try to keep up with the virtually frenetic pace of each tables double-blind tasting menus was harried to say the least. Food runners pushed past servers who were mid-sentence tableside. Food runners semi-regularly u-turned from the dining room back to the kitchen with plates they couldnt serve since the sommelier had not yet poured the accompanying pairing. Then conversely wed receive our pairing and wait upwards of 30 minutes for the dish to arrive. Food was somewhat banal. The lobe of foie gras it took 30 minutes to receive lacked any texture that a decent sear would have provided. There must have been carrots on almost every dish coming out of the kitchen that night, it just felt, meh. Our server had great personality once we pulled it out of her, but she needs time to find her finesse and nuance. The decor and vibe were a saving grace, but the atmosphere was negatively impacted by how frantic the staff seemed. Perhaps a streamlined menu approach is in order while staffing shortages continue to impact the industry. But what do I know, the place was packed. It just didnt feel commensurate with its $400pp price tag, and 3 hours for 7 courses is too long.

Always an incredible culinary experience. Get the chefs menu!

Atmosphere - quiet, dark and dated. Service - The server seemed uncomfortable explaining the dishes. Not her fault but before each course we were interuped and subjected to having to listen to her quiet voice and unconfident demeanour. Food - horrible. Lots of different sauces to mask the low quality meats. The 5 course tasting menu seemed like leftovers from the night before. The men got one dish and the women got another. I was stuck with pigeon - which was tough and stale. Could not help but wonder if I was served a pigeon off the streets of Toronto.

Nice dinner

Incredible, that all I can say. The experience from arriving to leaving the restaurant was top notch. The servers were accommodating and very helpful, and informed me well about the menu and the orders. The food hands down the best I had in Toronto, the ingredients, the style, and presentation of the food was remarkable. I would definitely visit again if I come back to Toronto.

Very disappointed. Flavours were unusual, overdone with way too much going on with each dish. We did the tasting menu and left feeling very underwhelmed for the price. Our bill for two people was almost $600 with a modest bottle of wine. I would never go back and would recommend saving your money. Very amateur!

Force charge 20% tips with terrible service. Will never go again.

We shoot about 2 weddings in this venue every year. This place definitely stands out with its interior and food.

Compliments to the whole team, front of the house and back of house for making this place into a magical destination. Kimberly was very attentive and helpful on my choices. It is hard to highlight my favorite dish but I can not say enough about the duck breast and foie gras on lentils. all the flavors came together! The coconut martini was a surprising palate, perfect opening. Sommelier Patrick made the combination of my dessert wine pair so well with pistachio gelato. Chef Lorenzo showed up and I got a moment for memorable picture shot! Coming back in the near future.

Went here for my birthday, overall nice setting and good food.

We have been to George many times . I always say that this is the best restaurant for me in Toronto and that it doesn t lag behind many michelin star restaurants we dined at. Tonight s food was DISAPPOINTING. The food was one- tone , over-sauced , over salty , over cooked ( except for the scallop - which was perfect) . My partner doesn t eat mushrooms - yet one of his dishes came with mushrooms. It was peas and cauliflowers in everything. For some reason , the food lacked coherence and elegance - which has never happened before. Every time I left George in the past i thought I couldn t wait to come back again. Not this time. This was not a first class meal. Also, there was some sort of plastic on the ceiling - ugly. Not sure what was going on. Not going back for sone time.

Fantastic tasting and wine pairing experience.

FANTASTIC! Unbelievable quality superb service delicious wine pairings!!! LOVED IT!!! Worth the trip from: Blind River to enjoy the BLIND Menu Option!!! Thank you all so very much!!! Mercedes was our Lead Server & the entire TEAM was AMAZING!!! Gail & Edie

I did not expect when we (2 people) ordered the 10 tasting course to be treated with 20 unique dishes. I would say the 7 course is definitely more than enough for a meal to be completely satisfied but damn, the effort they put in was astronomical. I dont consider myself an expert in any of this, and it is not in my scope to tell you if you should spend over 100 dollars per person on a meal, but I think the magical element is that the food legitimately tastes fantastic. My favourites were the tuna tartare, the octopus and quail egg, and the desserts.

Wow! What an amazing place and experience. This visit was for a wedding reception so everything was on point. The wine pairings no doubt fit the spectacular 5 course meal. This will be on my list to return on a random night to truly experience what the chef & staff have to offer.

Not impressed by the food or services. For birthday occasions, there is not even a birthday dessert served. Food

Review for vegetarian menu! We had the 5 course tasting menu. I had the vegetarian option and my partner had the meat option. The service was amazing and there was a good variety of flavors on my plates, which was appreciated. I have to take off one star because my main was a block of unseasoned tofu with sauce on top. I absolutely hate when restaurants, especially nice restaurants, dont put enough thought into their vegetarian dishes. Tofu is a blank slate, you cant expect it to be flavourful or have a good texture on its own. This was the only course I didnt finish because it was so bland and disappointing. If they change that in the future, Id give them 5 stars.

The 7 course tasting menu was a perfect food experience for the price, and made for an excellent birthday celebration. Each course was created and presented with care, and I left feeling quite full (but not overfull). The best part of the experience was that for each course, they prepare a different dish for each person - so you can try even more dishes and flavours. We also tried a couple cocktails which are excellent, and the restaurant also has an extensive wine menu - with the possibility of adding wine pairings to the tasting menu as well.

My wife and I visited on Nov. 25th, 2023 for our wedding anniversary and splurged on the 7 course tasting menu with the accompanying wine pairings. When youre paying $600+ for a dinner for 2 people, I think most of us hope to have a dining experience that is memorable, and this simply wasnt the case. I dont think we would return at half the price we paid. The food wasnt bad - it was simply not worth the price we paid, and did not live up to the reputation the restaurant has. Im left with the feeling that many patrons who offer rave reviews simply havent dined at world-class restaurants that do deserve their reputation. Key issues for us included: -Wine pairings/sommelier. The wines were lovely. They unfortunately often appeared 10-15 minutes before the course they were meant to accompany. Its really difficult to not chat and sip your wine, which meant our wine was often gone by the time the courses came out. On one occasion the wine never appeared for our course and our waiter had to apologize profusely. The sommelier was also very awkward and really did not enhance our dining experience. I would have preferred they just pour the wine and walk away. -Food temperature. Several courses were a mix of cool, room temperature, and warm ingredients, which felt unintentional - like had the hot ingredients cooled too much, or the cold ingredients not come to room temperature. It was very odd. -No wow factor. My wife and I had 14 unique dishes between us. Not a single one was memorable. For what we paid I would have expected a few examples of something really special, unique or interesting. If you have enough money that spending $350/person on a dinner doesnt make you raise your eyebrows, Im sure youll have a pleasant enough meal. For the rest of us, Im not sure I can justify a recommendation or a return visit.

Nice restaurant

I had the best experience ever! My first time dining at George and it was just divine! I highly recommend the tasting menu, every dish was even more delicious than the last and that is saying a lot. I m a person with a severe allergy to tree nuts/peanuts, so I never really get to experience blind tasting but dining here gave me the opportunity to do so as which was very nice. Lastly, our server Enzo couldn t have been more delightful! I was taken aback when he offered to call for a taxi cab and even walked me down the stairs as I was wearing heels. Very attentive and thoughtful, a pleasure.

Tasting menu food came out an hour late. Bread was not warm. We had to ask for butter 3 times. Service was terrible. Servers were not happy, did not explain most of the dishes, did not care about how our experience was going, not engaging. Poor training for sure. Food was tasty and diverse. Would not go back. Not worth the price for the experience . Vegetarian options: Artichoke heart, tofu, avocado

This year George Restaurant performed impeccably, again. After one year hiatus, we went back for our Department Holiday Season Celebration. We hosted 100+ guests. The food was amazing despite they had to serve 100+ people at the same time. The service was also amazing and professional. Thank you Caroline (Private Dining Manager) for the support in organizing and the attention to details. Thank you Natalie (sommelier). And thank you to all George staff. Andrea

Wife and I ate here for our anniversary and couldnt be more pleased with the tasting menu. this was a great experience and everyone should try it at least once in their life.

Delightful restaurant, good service, had the tasting menu.

Food wasnt as refined as other tasting menus - the dishes felt disjointed at times. The service was fantastic though and I loved the couched seating!

Great service. We had a la carte and each dish was explained to us.