Ten Restaurant in Toronto

Every single dish was an incredible experience. Love that the plating is done right in front of you. Super friendly staff and such a nice space. Can t wait to go back.

never knew vegetarian could be so amazing. fantastic experience It left me pleasantly full at the end

The best cuisine we have ever tasted with impeccable service in a relaxed upscale atmosphere. Thank you for an amazing evening!

This is frankly one of the best restaurants in Toronto. Just go and experience it. The cooking is on par with top kitchens around the world.

Absolutely loved this place!! Fabulous food, great service, nice modern atmosphere!

Remarkable in every way. Highly recommend.

Excellent food and excellent experience!! Definitely recommend!

11/10!! Truly a one in a million kind of restaurant that lives very close to my heart. I ve been so lucky to dine twice at ten, each time taking home a totally unique experience. Every single item on the tasting menu, be it a vegetable or herb, has been seasonally built in the most thoughtful and creative ways imaginable. Two personal favourites include their Maitake mushroom dish (their signature) and a new seasonal dish with zucchini blossoms and corn (wow)! ten has some of the most impressive dishes I ve ever tasted and I cannot wait to go back for a third, fourth, fifth The talented back-of-house are complemented by the warm and highly-attentive front-of-house team. Their sommelier, Rebecca, has curated the perfect wine-pairing and menu that seamlessly integrates with the tastes/concepts on your plate. (Just a really cool side note that I haven t experienced before - the FOH were able to recognize my ambidextrous-eating-style-habits within moments of sitting down. Wild). Regardless if you re vegan, vegetarian, or a meat-eater, you ll be blown away by the thought, attention, and artistry that goes into every single aspect of ten. Thank you, ten <3

Hats off to Chef Julian, Rebecca the sommelier and their Team. Having being back here repeated times, the innovation and development of a complex flavour profile continues to be explemplary and I love coming here. -- I feel the 5 star rating is not sufficient enough to describe this restaurant - it was truly hands down the best meal experience weve had in our lives. We opted for the 10 course meal with the wine pairings. The level of thought and care placed into each dish was incredible - between the flavours and texture they really highlighted vegetables in a whole new way. - as vegetarians Ive always been apprehensive of going to fine dining because veggies are an afterthought, but Ten made every dish delicious, unique and complex in flavour - we loved and enjoyed every dish. The menu changes regularly to reflect whatever is in season. The wine sommelier was well versed and paired with wines across different regions and enhanced every dish we had - this extends out into the finer details such as the cutlery and dishes used for each round. You get to connect with the chefs and see them put together each meal, and this brings an elevated appreciation to the creativity and effort places into each meal. You have the option in advance to advise on dietary restrictions (vegetarian) or there are some fish/meat based components within the regular menu. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and will be back undoubtedly. Thank you for making us fall back in love with the restaurant experience.

i ABSOLUTELY hated it. 0/10. sucks. never again. dont bring ur kids here. some oldman snuck up on a girl. do not reccomend.

Julian and his team provided my girlfriend and I with an amazing experience for our sitting. Thoroughly impressed with the plant forward theme. Loved how creative these dishes were and would definitely recommend. Was happy to see the menu we had slightly differentiated from the items shown by other diners as well but good to see the ones I loved were staples on their menu.

Really enjoyed this restaurant. Even though it s suppose to be 10 courses. They provide a bit extra. My fav is their goat cheese (outside of the 10 courses) following with the broth. Perfect combination with the after taste of the goat cheese. Love how it melts inside of my mouth. My second favourite is the ravioli with the sunflower seed. Very creative taste combo with strong taste of the sunflower seed. Nevertheless, I do not enjoy the later courses, especially the mushroom. The sauces were soooo strong to the point any ingredient inside would taste the same regalardes if it s mushroom or anything else. I much prefer the ingredient with its own flavour. The cocktail here were not recommended. Maybe wine is a better choice.

Incredible gastronomy! Everything was tasteful, the service is top! I m impressed.

The food was incredible. With just ten seats at the table our experience was intimate and the attention to detail in terms of service as well as preparation was outstanding. We celebrated our wedding anniversary here and went with the wine pairings along with the regular tasting menu. While the cost of ~$600 for 2 for a 10 course meal with 7-8 wines is steep, our overall experience was quite pleasant. We were the last to leave and thus had the opportunity to chat with chef Julian for a little while before closing. It was remarkable to see his passion for food and hospitality. The experience was unlike any other restaurant. If you decide to visit, come with an open mind and an adventurous palette because the food will positively blow your mins. Ravioli was to die for.

What a tasting menu! Seasonal ingredients cooked artistically and to new tastes that I haven t experienced before. It was a lovely experience having the chef come round before serving courses explaining the dish and the cookery involved. Highly recommend!

Not a vegetarian but never missed the meat. Flavour, textures and experience were extraordinary. Wonderful.

Best dining experience in Toronto. Julian and his team never cease to amaze with their ability to take simple ingredients and create complex, unique dishes. Cant recommend highly enough.

Good Nice Excellent

We went back for a second visit and it was great to see Chef Julian and the team in action. Each dish was exceptionally and carefully crafted and well balanced. Thank you for the birthday candle!

An easy five stars for one of the most unique and tasty dining experiences Ive had. Cant wait to visit again.

This is a chill restaurant with 10 tables and a few cool very attentive staff. The food was amazing and a concept that is new and in line with plant based living. The wine pairings were so tasty and made me reconsider white wines as a beverage. I was blown away by this place and really enjoyed my evening here.

We had a wonderful time at this restaurant and highly recommend. Their creativity, execution and taste was beautiful.

A unique, refreshing and chilled atmosphere! A wonderful night!

I ll start by saying that when I dine anywhere I love to check the lowest rated reviews first. I ll address those reviews by saying this, most of the reviews said the price was too much or that they left hungry. That s absolutely hilarious to me because if you took the time to see where you were going to eat you d know it was a tasting menu AND that it s an elevated experience. We live in a world where we want abundance and at the cheapest price available. But that s not what should be expected. We should be open to new experiences if we re lucky enough to be able to comfortably afford them. I can confidently say that the portions were perfect, I was FULL by the end of the meal. As well, the price, which was about $210 per person is a lot of money of course BUT the value for what you receive is totally worth it. You come to a place like this for the experience and I ll say the experience I got was incredible. It was a ten course tasting menu but I actually got 11 courses. The very first item, they don t consider a course. So what a happy surprise! The staff were incredibly nice and attentive. Each dish was carefully explained. And providing the menu at the end was a great touch. I am thoroughly happy with what I got here. It was truly an incredible experience. Who would I recommend this restaurant to? I would say anyone that isn t a picky eater, who wants to expand their palette and wants to have a totally unique and elevated dining experience. This restaurant is vegetable forward, meaning the focus isn t on meat. My dishes were mostly vegetables with the occasional seafood. It really opens your mind up to what s possible with cooking and the amount of new vegetables I ve never tried. I can genuinely say that every bad review left for this restaurant is completely wrong. Nothing short of 5 stars for this establishment. Totally in love with the experience I had and will definitely return someday. I wish I had better photos to share but that s all I could capture. The atmosphere is very chill and dimmed lighting. The entire dining experience was an incredible 2 hours and 20 minutes. I had a great experience. Come here if you want to take your time trying flavours you ve never experienced. Put your phone down and really taste every bite.

Amazing tasting meny. They really do highlight the vegetable.

Incognito restaurant front with a very unique dining experience. Elevated vegetarian dishes that are very smart. No two dishes have the same side/main flavor combinations, and all flowed very cohesively. The staff was fantastic. Very attentive. Thank you for having us at your table. The chef was great and came by for a hello before we left. Kudos for the creative menu ideas and not recycling ingredients over and over again on different plates. Vegetarian food is elevated to the next level. You are amazingly creative, and I really appreciate the thought and dining experience. Keep up the great work !!! Definitely, the chef was not afraid to create with a different mindset. Example apple potatoe ( ie pomme de terre is potatoe has apple in the word in French .... soo creative!!!!) Comment on this dish ... the apple was poached or soaked/baked in brine,I was not a fan because personally, I do not think something that has flavors or is fresh or delicious needs much salt and this was overly salty -- but I have at the same time never tasted something created this way..so smart!!!!! -- hot balanced with cold potato skin ice cream ( also a 1st for me) . Ice cream was great!!! Another ice cream mention is the Porchini Mushroom ice cream. Who thinks of this!! I have never had Mushroom ice cream before. So amazing. Common denominator was the tie in or unami flavors by seaweed or mushrooms (I get it...) very smart infusions of an acidic kick of citrus components but not sharp enough to over power. Well done!! Will come back again to try a new menu. Hopefully, they are not afraid to flow through dishes that are stars vs. reinventing the menus the entire time with less appealing dishes.

An incredibly intimate culinary experience personally curated and narrated by Chef Julian. Ive been twice with my girlfriend and each time we are blown away by the thought, ingenuity, and care that goes into making every dish. Weve been turned away from other upscale restaurants for our dietary restrictions (dairy-free and gluten-free) but Chef Julian has always welcomed us to his restaurant. His sous-chef even went above and beyond on a dish to make sure we could enjoy it. The entire staff is so incredibly friendly, the decor is wonderful, and the ambience (read: music playlist) slaps. This restaurant also supports local growers. I could not recommend ten enough. Dietary restrictions: Incredibly accommodating to your dietary needs - just email and ask nicely!

Wonderful restaurant - one of the best we ve ever had. Truly amazing what they do with their ingredients. Each of the 10 (11 if you count the amuse bouche) were delectable. Fabulous attentive service without even a hint of pretentiousness. Great wine offerings too. Worth every penny.

Wonderful dining experience. Service was excellent. The food was delicious, they are so creative with ingredients, cooking methods, and presentation. Watching the chefs plate the dishes, you can tell they are passionate about what they do

Lovely staff, the dishes were really creative, well-balanced and well executed! Julian is very humble and kind and has tremendous potential! Rebecca has a soft and welcoming approach. 100% would recommend.

Excellent tasting menu, staff was attentive and well informed, ambience was very nice. Will definitely come again.

Going to a restaurant like this, I expect it to deliver a great experience in terms of food, service, ambiance, people ... and most importantly leave a lasting and outstanding memory and no regrets. Ten and everyone who works there did exactly that. We (4) walked out completely happy and had a great evening with great food. Do yourself a favor and spend 3 minutes reading the informative (and simple) web page. It tells you exactly what to expect and then Julian and his crew deliver - and their execution is fabulous. One extra note: I sometimes regret the expense of wine pairings at expensive restaurants. Not here. The delicate food flavors call for interesting wines that are excellent while not trying to steal the show away from the food ... the sommelier (Rebecca) nailed it with a sensitive and creative European selection - all while being a great host and fun conversation partner. Enjoy!

Intimate dining. Very creative menus. We ll return. Vegetarian options: Vegetable forward menu. Fantastic

The tasting menu and wine pairings was an amazing experience. Loved the vegetarian forward concept and each dish delivered incredible flavours, complemented by some great wines. Excellent service from start to finish.

Thoughtfully crafted dishes in a relaxed but sophisticated setting, attentive and knowledgeable staff. A gem of the Toronto food scene.

One of the best dining experiences of my life. The service was impeccable and seamless, the staff were all very friendly and so passionate about food. Each course was beautifully put together, thoughtful and creative. What an experience. I m already excited to go back in the spring! 10/10 would highly recommend.

What an awesome experience. The chef and his staff are flawless

I have never, ever had a dining experience like this. It was unbelievable. The space is set up so there s a small room in the front, and a dining area in the back that seats 10 people around a counter where the food is plated. Our coats were taken and hung up so there was no clutter or difficulty getting around. And from what I recall, the space was very accessible there was a ramp in the space to get from the front room to the dining area, and the super spacious washroom was on the ground floor. The staff were friendly and accommodating from the moment we walked in the door. They described each of the dishes to us in detail and were careful to adjust each course for a vegetarian diet. Standouts from the food included a glazed celery root dish that made me audibly gasp due to its deliciousness; a beet and lime tart that tasted like an earthy, custardy delight; and a porcini mushroom ice cream I don t even like mushrooms, but this was truly stunning. We had a beautiful evening and a really special meal. Highly recommend.

Wow, I didn t know vegetables could taste that way and with such complex flavours. Typically a tasting has one or two dishes that underwhelm, but this was ten for ten knockouts. Easily one of TOs top restaurants, a seriously creative group of individuals behind that menu. Well done, will return when the menu turns over to a new season.

I have had some really good dining experiences and this has to be one among them, being a vegetarian and very passionate about food, I was very excited and thrilled to be able to grab a same day reservation. Though the location is not the best but I was bowled as soon as I entered in, beautiful ambiance, very subtle decor and top notch service, all 11/10. The wine selection was fabulous and so were the presentation of each dish. The only feedback I have is the Taste. The farm to table concept was very well crafted, each dish was creative but there were more then half the dishes that lacked taste and depth, it lacked that factor which would want you to score each dish a 10/10. I understand that winter harvest can be challenging to work with, I will definitely give this another try for spring/summer hoping that it changes my opinion

Comfy service and attentive detail to dietary restrictions.

We had a fantastic time at ten! Incredibly delicious veggie-forward menu. A very unique experience being in such an intimate environment and so close to the chef. Great cocktails, friendly service and very talented and knowledgeable chefs. We didnt look at any photos of the food or menu and it made for a great surprise! Highly highly recommend it! What are you waiting for! Vegetarian options: The chef was very accommodating and the vegetarian options for each course were very similar and VERY tasty! The menu is veggie-focused already but for a couple of fish ingredients, they had no problem replacing it with a veggie option that was equally as delicious and exciting!

Such an amazing experience! By far the best meal I ve ever had. The wine pairing was also perfect! A must try

Really excellent meal. Did an excellent job showcasing vegetables (with some occasional fish as a complement). It was inventive and fresh. Very good service too. Would definitely recommend, if you are comfortable with a vegetable-first meal and not-huge portions.

Ever since I realized that the Grammy s was a popularity contest with little correlation to true talent, I have had a distrust of those awarding accolades. As a certain guide swept through Toronto awarding stars, there were some questionable choices made, and more importantly some damn fine restaurants that were snubbed like Actinolite. As Otaku, we revel in glories of the unsung hero. Ten is one such unsung hero. Ten is the brainchild of a creative, 29 year old chef, Julian Bentivegna, opened just months before the COVID shutdown, in the Brockton Village neighborhood of Toronto. Chef Bentivegna introduced himself almost immediately upon sitting at the counter, eager to share his restaurant s ethos: veg centric, seasonal cuisine presented in ten courses. This, of course is exactly why we chose to dine at Ten, so he was covering well-trodden ground. What was not so well-trod was his treatment of the vegetal divas. In our experience, most fine dining restaurants that are (or have turned) veg-centric treat their ingredients in either the traditional Japanese manner minimalism highlighting natural flavors, or in the other extreme the traditional Indian manner an exciting masala of flavors creating a synergistic whole, losing the individual parts. I do not mean actual Japanese/Indian flavors, just styles of preparation. If I had to catergorize Chef Bentivegna s style it would be right in the middle of these two styles the traditional French manner. Here, the flavor of the vegetable was paramount, but paired with some strong flavors which highlighted as opposed to upstaging the star. A perfect example would be his first course of winter radishes sliced into a fine julienne served over a pine nut sauce, and spiked with bay leaf oil. The pairing of flavors was sublime, and required in the chef a deft palate to balance. For Sadako, it was the little details. As a preliminary desert course, porcini ice cream was served textured with toasted rice, and salted with caviar (another sublime pairing of flavors) served in a chilled, wooden, sakura-shaped bowl, and crafted to resemble a buckeye. It is the details like chilling the plates for cold dishes, and warming the plates for hot dishes that is so often overlooked. While portions were small the flavors were large, and we left sated. Maitake were treated in the Cajun manner where a mushroom stock was reduced and deglazed several times over to create a sweet, intensely flavored mushroom paired with simply flavored cashews and red kale. One of the rare fish dishes, featuring a hamachi crudo with red cabbage was flavored with chewy, umami salty bits which I later found out to be chef s own delicious hamachi XO sauce. There was intention and effort clearly present in every dish. Over the course of ten courses, chef Bentivegna presented us ten diners with an inspired cuisine on par with the finest dishes the City of Toronto has to offer; an experience highly recommended by the Otaku, of course. Follow us on IG and FB: Buffalo Food Otaku.

One of my best dining experiences in Toronto, every course was an absolute hit. Vegetable forward at its finest with an incredible team. Highly recommend!

Awesome tasting menu! It was a very creative and delicious meal.

What a special experience. This was the best meal weve had in Toronto to date. The execution of each dish was incredibly thoughtful and creative. The service was excellent and being able to talk to the chef and sous chef about each dish was a real treat. Also something to note is that this restaurant is fully accessible. It looked like a lot of detail went into the design of the space. Thank you for a lovely evening. We are looking forward to returning.

Incredible restaurant, 10-course unique beautiful meal that will actually fill you up. Changes every season, highly recommend. Warning it is pricey but worth it in my opinion. Great for special occasions.

Best meal I ve ever had in Toronto. I can t believe I didn t know about this place. An absolute hidden gem.

This is the best restaurant I have ever been to, period. My husband (vegetarian) and I (not vegetarian) have been here twice now, and it just keeps getting better every detail is given the utmost attention yet the atmosphere is humble and down-to-earth. The vegetables sing in the flavours and textures they re paired with and the ten courses combined are sheer magic. Do yourself a favour: go eat at Ten. Now.

Holy wow! Have you ever had food that made you want to cry??? That s how the menu at this restaurant made me feel. I literally teared up after having the mushroom/puffed rice. Outstanding and divine food. The service is impeccable and personal and the atmosphere intimate and cozy. If I could give more than 5 stars I would. I hope more people visit this restaurant and have the experience we did. Will definitely be dining here again!

This was a really special meal. We sat at the bar and could see the finishing touches applied to our food. Vegetarian options: Most of the menu items are vegetarian. The night we were there only one of the dishes had fish and none had meat. Dietary restrictions: Although this is a set menu they were able to make accommodations for allergies.

An extremely unique dining experience with fantastic food that spans 10 creative courses - there is nothing like it in Toronto. The minimalist décor and ambience of the restaurant reflects the intimate nature of the experience as you are front and centre with the staff and Chef Julian Bentivegna, who breaks down the complexity of each course as it is served. Cannot recommend enough!

Outstanding! Exceptional creativity in food & flavour combinations, exceptional service. The evening was wonderful.

Just experienced an amazing 10 course tasting dinner at ten! Shout out to the talented Chef Bentivegna and his team for an amazing selection of varied tastes and innovative pairings. A great night out. Definitely a ten out of ten for ten!

Great food, MASSIVELY over priced. One of the dishes was 1 piece of asparagus. A dinner for 2 with drinks was over $600, and I was so hungry when I got home I ended up eating Costco Trail mix. For $600, I except to be full when I leave.

Wow you havent experienced Toronto until youve been to Ten.

Such a culinary experience, I was a bit weary (being an omnivore) with the vegetable forward menu. However the dishes were exquisite and innovative, it was such a pleasure experiencing all the flavors. The service was impeccable. I would return again with no doubt.

Such a very unique dining experience! Friendly casual atmosphere. The food and presentation is absolutely perfect. Honestly could not say what my favourite of the ten servings was, I loved them all. I was very impressed with this restaurant s wheelchair accessible ramp, counter, and wonderful accessible bathroom. Highly recommend anyone with mobility issues go. Vegetarian options: Uses fresh local produce in combinations you would never imagine would work but every dish is wonderfully delicious Dietary restrictions: Will accommodate any Wheelchair accessibility: There is a small lip going from the outside into Ten but they have a small portable ramp for this if needed. Once in the wide sloped floor takes you to the counter which is the perfect height for someone in a wheelchair. I have never seen a better accessible bathroom!

I had the best birthday dinner here last night! Every dish was so unique but my favourite was the white chocolate peas! I m not vegetarian but I do enjoy a veg forward meal and Ten executes this concept extremely well. The ambience is so cozy and the staff were wonderful. I have already recommended it to my friends!

Its a different kind of experience - not the usual fine dining items on the menu they really try and put a different spin on your everyday vegetables.

Go here! Can t say enough good things about Ten! WOW!! From service to experience to the *incredible* food I want to come back every week to try each change in the menu. An amazing place to take yourself and friends.

A truly incredible experience and we look forward to returning again soon.

An absolute gem! Literally the best food we ve ever had! We loved the plant forward approach and each dish was bursting with flavour! We will definitely be coming back!

Its a rare thing to dine at a restaurant which has earned a place on the Michelin Recommended List, so this experience - complete with wine pairing - was easily the most perfect meal Ive had in Toronto for some time. We savoured not only the unique tastes of everything thoughtfully prepared in front of us, but how each of the ten small courses were served, the overall minimal ambience and selection of music, and the calm manner of the sommeliers description of her choices, which took us all over Europe. There arent enough superlatives for this outstanding meal. Thank you, Ten. We will be back!

Dietary restrictions: Mostly veg and seafood forward menu Food

Exceptional service and incredible food. My boyfriend and I went for our anniversary and had a great meal. The courses were creative and delicious, and service was attentive but not intrusive. I highly recommend for a special occasion.

I went with my partner for our anniversary dinner. All 10 dishes were so flavourful and fresh. An incredible experience. Loved it

Fresh and nuanced experience. The dishes are complex but have a nostalgic feeling. Some of the dishes made me feel like I travelled back to my childhood. The combinations were well-thought out and innovative. The service was amazing and the chefs were friendly and attentive.

Incredible vegetable forward meal! This was one of my first times trying a solely vegetarian fine dining menu and it was delicious! The chef was super kind to make some dairy-free alterations for me and everything was perfect. The staff were all friendly, the food was all cooked and served to perfection. You could tell that the chef was passionate about the food, which seeped through each course! I loved that everything was seasonal, and spoke well to the concept of the restaurant. Restaurant was clean, chic and lovely. Loved that the washroom was on the same floor- a rare site in Toronto. Sadly, I couldn t drink any alcohol tonight but my partner had an amazing cocktail! Can t wait to try the other seasonal menus!!

I came with my girlfriend for her special birthday and Ten did not disappoint. The food, service, wine, ambience, chef Julian, and entire staff made the evening an unforgettable experience. We had wine pairings with our ten course dinner. My gf is vegan so some of her plates were different, but for the most part, we both had the same dishes, and each was a wonderful surprise of flavours. And that they were vegetarian is even more impressive. Ten is unpretentious, luxurious, and not in the least bit elitist. It was great to see such a calm kitchen -- a small staff which included women and people of colour. In addition to the food, these were significant factors to our enjoyment of the evening. If youre looking for the same, then book a night here. Its definitely worth it.

One of the best food experiences I ve had in Toronto.

One of our absolute favourites in Toronto! Every dish is better than the next and the wine pairing is truly delightful (and interesting). But above all we love the local, in season, vegetable forward concept. It takes real talent and creativity to pull off - and to pull off again and again.

These are all bots please dont believe them theyre sending fake reviews all of these pictures are acted and the accounts are fake the food is horrible and trash

This is a restaurant on a global level. Vegetable forward but not boxed in on a concept, chef takes very approachable items like mushrooms, squash, rutabaga and transforms them into unimaginably deep and complex dishes - most importantly they are delicious plates! The venue is intimate but very chill and great for couples or small groups. The service is top notch and if you like any form of beverage they have it. The sommelier curates a small but amazing list and the pairing to the dinner are beyond worth it as the wines and food pair seamlessly while, much like the cuisine, are so unique you feel like youre the first person on earth to try these things. Its Michelin recommended but personally KNOW this is better than many starred restaurants and is actually value for money in this realm.

It was such a unique, refreshing and chilled atmosphere! The food was sublime and the presentation of it all is wondrous. Words don t do justice to just how amazing this establishment is and I would highly recommend you to visit!

Literally the best restaurant in Toronto. Brought my wife here for our anniversary; was blown away. The food is actually a 10/10 (no pun intended), service is God-tier. Its impossible to overhype Ten, its actually the best experience youre going to have in Toronto. Chef Julian has put together an impeccable experience.

My favourite restaurant in Toronto which is saying something since I love meat and these guys serve a very veggie-forward menu. Each dish is so unique and refreshing. I look forward to coming once per season to try their seasonal rotations.

wine pairing is very satisfied

Im not a vegetarian, but this place makes me want to be one! The food was PHENOMENAL, service was fantastic and the wine pairings were *chefs kiss!*. Highly recommend for a night out!

Kid-friendly options make it a win for parents.

I have been to different restaurants all over the world but I m just tooooo lazy to write reviewss !! Love the food but feeling LET DOWN when we were trying to celebrate our OVERDUE anniversary at Ten but they FAILED to provide any recognition of our anniversary despite letting them know during booking AND speaking with them IN PERSON (after the dinner) This is the first time EVER that the restaurant with this kind of rating ignore the importance of ANNIVERSARIES! If you don t have the time and don t care, just PLEASE OMIT the question of special occasion if you don t EVEN CARE TO READ and RESPONSE ! Oh what upset me the MOST is when you see that they are willing to light a candle and say happy birthday to a customer/ friend who just WALKED right in after 11:30pm, but not to us - who paid for the entire meal plus the HST and the 18% service fee Happy New Year guys!

Love seeing chefs cooking in front of me. All courses were well plated. Chef Julian was friendly but shy; It s fun to ask questions and get to know the process behind each dish. The Fried Mushroom and Smoked Salmon blew me away. However, I wasn t so impressed by the wine pairing. More cocktails and sakes would be nice.

Small portions but exquisite food. Highly recommended. 1 star lost for the portion size

I did the taste testing menu and it was an amazing experience unlike any I ve ever had before. Truly exceptional and cannot be put into words. It s definitely something you have to try once in your life.

Beautiful experience. Friendly staff. Excellent food. Perfect for people wanting a special experience who prefer plant-based dishes. Great flavors. Unique. Posh.

Food was incredible! Loved the unique concept of dishes based around vegetables (without being a vegetarian restaurant). We could tell the chefs were very passionate about the menu and our server was lots of fun and knowledgable about all their different wines. Overall great service, great wine and top notch food... perfect spot for a special occasion!

Everyone r so friendly! Had the best birthday here! Will be back for sure!

Impressive. Friendly, relaxed and unobtrusive service. I admit I like my protein, however the vegetable forward dishes were all excellent and scratched every eating itch I have. Wine pairings were strong and thoughtful. There was a theme which demonstrated a love of particular regions. We will be back Ten. I just hope I can get a reso. Keep it up!

Best restaurant experience in the city. All the dishes are very thoughtfully prepared and presented, expertly sourced, and unbelievably tasty. The wine pairings are also a brilliant addition to the chefs menu. Chef Julian is a total master at his craft, and the rest of the team is amazing. Cant wait to go back!!

One of the best dining experience for my wife and I. 10 seats in the restaurant only. Similar to omakase style where the chef, Julian Bentivegna, prepares and explains the food to you. Service is impeccable. Ingredients are seasonal and changes with whats in season. I appreciate how innovative they are with food, tasty while not being pretentious. Great intimate experience. I suspect that 10 and Julian is going to be famous one day and itll be hard to book a meal with him, once the Michelin guide comes out.

Just amazing. Food, wine, service, attention to detail. Cozy and private. Just 10 seats at chef s counter. Vegetable forward tasting menu. Desert courses out of this world. Would recommend and would go back.

Wonderful plant forward (but not vegetarian!) menu accompanied by a truly unique, intimate dining experience. Gorgeous small restaurant that seats only 10 at a time. You can watch two chefs prepare everything in front of you. They do some spectacular things with vegetables that really elevate them beyond what you might expect from pickled morels to caramelized celeriac root to utilizing a super flavourful vegetable jus for their lamb saddle that is as rich as any typical jus. Everything was beautifully plated, light, and really a delight to try. You can see where they derive their influences from based on the conspicuously propped up cookbook by Jeremy Fox in the corner. This is the proper way to elevate and honour vegetables that doesn t feel at all forced or pretentious (cough EMP cough). We just had a few glasses of wine instead of a bottle or pairing since we had some work to do in the evening and they were delightful if not spectacular. The service is impeccable- incredibly friendly and accommodating. Probably one of the best dining experiences I ve had in the city and truly this place deserves more recognition. We will certainly be back!

Amazing experience. Each course was well thought out ans delicious. Highly recommend the wine paring, their sommelier is super knowledgable and perfectly pairs wines for each course. Each course is meticulously prepared and well explained. Such a fantastic and unique dinner experience.

Great experience. Tasted flavours and textures Ive never had before. From the service to the drinks and to the food, everything was high quality.

Eating at Ten in Toronto is a big feast. Be prepared for a superb 10 courses menu freshly made in front of you by Julian and his team. This is without a doubt one of the most savoury dinners we have ever had. This was perfectly paired by the sommelier with very original wines that complemented with the menu. In Belgium we know Michelin for a long time, we hope that Michelin will know Ten by the date when the first Toronto edition is published later this year. To us this was by far the best restaurant in Toronto.

Chef Bentivegna and his team produce one of the most creative and technical tasting menus in the City that is paired with an incredible wine list. 10 seats in the restaurant give you a view of the team as they plate your dishes in front of you. Ten also delivers on sustainability and community with a vegetable forward menu highlighting local produce and neighbourhood suppliers. Get here before the Michelin guide comes out.

Great experience!

the best corn, pea, maitake, and beets I have ever eaten. wow who knew vegetables could be so great. If I could be reborn as a restaurant I would pick this one

They are so passionate and personal, this was a wonderful experience

If youre looking for a culinary adventure where no two visits are the same, then Ten is the perfect restaurant for you. The ever-changing seafood and vegetable forward menus mean that youll always be trying something new, and the expert chef Julian ensures that each dish is absolutely perfection. The atmosphere at Ten is also top-notch, with sleek and minimalist decor that creates a perfect backdrop for a night of fine dining. The service is attentive and professional, making sure that your evening is nothing short of extraordinary. But the real star of the show at Ten is the food. The seafood is always fresh and expertly cooked, and the vegetables are always perfectly seasoned. Coming here youre sure to have an incredible meal. So if youre looking for a restaurant that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more, Ten is the place for you.

A spectacular dining experience, perhaps the best I ve had in Toronto to date. My partner and I shared our anniversary dinner there and we are so glad we did. The team is small but mighty and welcomed us with open arms and warmth. When they learned it was our anniversary dinner they were kind enough to give us a little surprise and the whole team wished us a happy anniversary at some point during the evening. The food was outstanding and the tasting menu was even adapted to my vegan diet (my partner was able to eat the normal menu). Absolutely delicious from start to finish. We also did the wine pairing and the choices were fantastic, a great balance among the wines offered and beautiful pairings with the menu. The ambiance is cozy and comfortable even though this is definitely a high-end dining experience. Chef Julian offered a lot of details on the dishes and products he worked with to build the menu and you could feel the passion. And all of that is made even more wonderful by the sustainable and ethical ethos of this restaurant. Overall an absolute delight and we would come back in a heartbeat (in fact, we look forward to trying their winter menu!) If you can treat yourself to an evening with the Ten team, do yourself a favor and book a table!

My dinner at Ten with my partner was one of the best culinary experiences we ve ever had. We loved the atmosphere right away, and their sommelier Rebecca had great recommendations for both cocktails and wine pairings. Each dish was so carefully curated and beautifully presented, and came with a story by the chef about where the ingredients came from and why they re paired together. It s so clear the people behind this spot are very passionate about food and care deeply about making the experience special. I ve recommended Ten to all of my friends!

My wife and I celebrated her birthday at Ten just last night. The restaurant is small, but the atmosphere and ambiance are incredible. Very intimate and it allows you to connect. The food was some of the best I ve ever had. This restaurant is Michelin star worthy. Julian and his team have done an incredible job and the attention to detail is bar none. Wishing you the best of luck Chef Julian and team. I hope to see you guys get the recognition you deserve when the Michelin star guide comes out.

What an amazing evening! Thanks to Julian, Rebecca and the team at Ten for helping to make it so memorable. The meal was delicious, thoughtfully prepared and the menu is really creative. Love the intimate space, the cool decor and the ability to watch the team at work. While it is tough to choose a favourite course, the strawberries with burnt cream is a standout, as is the sunchoke gnocchi and sourdough. Looking forward to returning again soon!

We dined at Ten in July 2022 and had a fantastic experience. We were the earliest reservation of the evening so we had an opportunity to see the space fill up over the night. We really enjoyed the chef s counter and being able to watch the prep for the dishes - it was fun trying to guess what we were getting as it was plated. One stand out dish (pictured) was the peas and white chocolate. Such a unique combo and we could have had many servings of this! We opted to get the wine pairings and loved nearly every selection. There were some less traditional pairings so might not be for everyone, but they were great for our tastes. I am gluten free and they easily accommodated my dietary restriction with minimal substitutions to the existing menu so I did not feel I was missing out (as is the case at some restaurants). We can t wait to come back in the fall/winter to see what they do!

We dined at Ten a few times now, and I have to say it was an incredible experience every time. I also want to note that they accommodate vegetarian options.

Absolutely loved our evening at Ten. The restaurant is small and rather hidden from the street, but opens up to a beautifully designed and welcoming interior. There s only 10 seats at the bar in the main area so it feels quite cozy. Julian and his team crafted an unforgettable experience for us, with 10 small plates and well paired drinks and wine. The food was inventive and fresh, with seasonal vegetables and ingredients, carefully plated and expertly prepared. Nothing felt too over the top the staff were attentive, accommodating, and extremely knowledgeable. Easily one of the best dining experiences I ve had in Toronto. Would recommend!

Was vacationing in Toronto last week and had the most amazing experience dining at Ten. This quaint little restaurant provides a relaxed, casual atmosphere where patrons can interact with each other, and the staff, while you enjoy the culinary delights of Chef Julian who is also the owner. It s fine dining at its best because while the food is superb, the personal attention we received from the entire staff was awesome. Julian made regular appearances to explain the restaurant and the food we were eating. I also appreciated the server who ensured we wanted for nothing and treated us, and all the guests like VIPs. It was clear this is a close knit team who take great pride in what they do. Thank you all for making this one of the highlights of my trip.

What more could I ask? Honestly nothing. My husband surprised me and took me here to celebrate my birthday and it met all my standards. What to expect at Ten, it has ten seats. Its a blind tasting at $140 pp. They do show you the menu after all is done. Its very vegetable forward. They have a drinks and a wine pairing at $75 pp if interested. The atmosphere was intimate with the feel of a Japanese omakase. It was lovely to be able to see Chef Julian and his team plate our dishes that were served to us. Every time they presented the dish, the chef or his sous chef would explain what we were eating. Each dish featured creativity at its finest and comfort. Each dish was like an art piece that you didnt want to break into. There were several favourites to choose from so its a bit difficult but Ill attach the ones I love. Would recommend this place and I would come back. Thank you Chef Julian for a wonderful experience.

The creative boundaries of a vegetable forward dinner experience are pushed to its limits at Ten. The ambience is so intimate that it almost feels like the young, talented chef invited you into his home to cook a special meal for you filled with love and passion. The wine pairings were excellent as well, with a knowledgeable and engaging Sommelier who distinctly enhanced the experience. Would definitely go back!

Perhaps the greatest culinary experience I have had in Toronto. My wife and I attended 10 at our friend s recommendation and it did not disappoint. We were greeted by Rebecca and shown to our seats along the chefs counter. Throughout the night we were served by Chefs Julian and Murat and our wine pairings were delivered by the wonderful Mike. The tastings were incredible. Each dish was meticulously prepared with texture, flavour and presentation all carefully considered. If the home made sourdough was available for takeaway I think we would have purchased 2 loaves. The evening was a true culinary journey and we can t wait to return for another special night at Ten. Thank you!!!

Came to Ten at the recommendation of a friend who enjoys tasting menus. Ive been to several tasting menus before. Going into this I understood that this would be vegetable forward so I kept my expectations in check as I am an avid meat lover, bbqer and enjoy rich flavours but am also a gardener. Service was excellent and the chef was very friendly and answered my questions. You could tell that he is very involved in the selection of ingredients and is really pushing for local vegetables to shine in the dishes. I dont think much seasoning/spices was used because most of the flavours would come from the vegetables. Theres a fine line between having as much natural taste and one modified with just the right amount of seasoning that we are all so used to having. These limitations caused some dishes to be challenging for me but may be appreciated by others. Here are my main comments for each dish based on my experience. My final comments for each dish will simply be taste testing worthy, take it off, modify it . 1. Tomato/Hyssop/Melon -good acidity to whet the appetite. Hyssop sauce provides a unique mint profile to the dish. Taste testing worthy 2. Cabbage/tuna sashimi/coriander flowers - cant go wrong with charred cabbage and some protein to balance it off. Cold pressed sunflower oil offers a nutty flavor to meld it together. Taste testing worthy 3. Corn- cream of corn without the cream topped with corn pulp cracker, some chicken skin. Taste testing worthy 4. Acorn Squash varietal/sunchoke/garlic oil- Naturally sweet squash does most of the work while the sunchoke (taste like artichoke) and garlic oil add another element to the dish. Taste testing worthy 5. Gnocchi cheese/onion/wheat chips? - chef said it would taste like french onion soup and it did. The cheese gnocchi had a neutral flavor and to me it was just caramelized onions that did all the work. Honestly, I would have preferred just a regular bowl of old fashion french onion soup. Probably didnt help that I ate Gnocchi just recently...Take it off 6. Sourdough bread-Keep it on the menu ,give 2 slices?. 7. Zucchini yellow and green-combination of rolling up sliced yellow and green zucchini smoked with apple wood and I think tomato/tuna fat emulsion? The dish smelled great from the apple wood but the taste/seasoning was lacking. Ive slow charcoal grilled olive oiled zucchinis several times and dont think this dish really elevates the taste that much more. I would say its a limitation of Zucchini in general. Taste fine but dont think it should be on a tasting menu. While it is a seasonable vegetable, its just too common. I think this slot can be used for a more unique ingredient that can be grown. Take it off 8. Mushroom/ Red Kale/Buckwheat crunch-I think the chef said that they had a repeated process of deg-lazing the mushroom until they could get as much natural flavor from it as possible. I think it was still lacking in umami/a limitation of the mushroom itself. Its a nice attempt but I think mushroom needs some more assistance from another ingredient(maybe a pepper paste with a slight kick to it). Take it off/modify it 9. Panna cotta concord grapes peanut- smoothness from the panna cotta, crunch from the peanuts. Classic P&J flavor profile. Taste testing worthy 10. Beet lime tart with almond base - I was hoping to see the Beet shine since but the lime/lemon completely took over. It tastes like a lemon square which I do enjoy eating. Apples should shine during the month of September. Take it off/modify it with focus on the Beet flavor. I think a corn shaped corn flavoured ice cream topped with spices could fit the theme.

Was super excited to try this restaurant since it opened. Food is great and super unique. The 3 star review is for the quantity per price point. It s suppose to be a ten course meal but one of the courses was a slice of bread? When I m paying $200 per person I really expect more than this. Additionally the portions are tiny 9/10 are just vegetables. Would it really kill them to add a bit of extra food? We ended up grabbing burgers after since we were still hungry. I ve done a lot of tasting menus but usually leave satiate . Between the portion sizes and the bread as a course it just felt like they were cheaping out.

Dinner at Ten was absolutely fantastic. Everything from the setting, to the pacing of the dinner and the quality of the food was top notch. A few standouts of our meal were the endive, maitake mushroom, and the transition course from savoury to sweet which included a mushroom sorbet and caviar (almost impossible to describe properly how good this actually tastes). The team at Ten was well polished and the dinner deserves more recognition!

Beautiful dining experience. Unique, inventive dishes with carefully considered wine pairings. Caring and accommodating staff.

This is my first review ever for a restaurant. This restaurant is 20/10. The food is seasonal with lively experience. We came in winter and everything was perfect. The flavours are immaculate. The chefs explain everything they serve and the entire team is friendly and informative. I ve never done a review on any restaurant before. This restaurant deserves more than words can say. Definitely coming back.

Interesting take on a plant-forward menu. Did the tasting menu which ended up being a substantial amount of food.

Great Experience. Good job

Such an intimate experience with on point service, amazing food and perfectly matched wines.

After booking a table just before lockdown, we finally had a chance to make good on our reservation and visit (which the team enthusiastically accommodated). It was worth the wait. Julian, Simon, and Michael took great care of us. In addition to the fantastic hospitality, we had a great time being surprised by each beautiful and perfectly prepared dish. They were all excellent, though its easy to figure out what the standouts are when every table asks the same how did you make this??? question (the watermelon). I for one, want to know their duck technique. And its probably better that I dont know how to make that bread. Vegetable forward enough to please my 80% vegetarian gf, with enough mix to satisfy more carnivorous cravings. But theyll happily accomodate accordingly. The most unexpected thing was the wine list full of unusual options and locales, which we explored and enjoyed. Definitely a great place for an intimate, special occasion meal, to share an experience over. And theres plenty of great places nearby to stop by after to keep it going.

We visited a few weeks ago to celebrate an anniversary & it was absolutely magical as I felt like I was being transported all over Europe. The ingredients are of the highest quality. Each dish was created and presented with a well thought out process. As you are sat at the chefs table you can really engage and get all the details straight from the source. The menu is very well suited for vegetarians/vegans. The wine pairings were perfect and the pours were generous.

We went for our anniversary and it was such a great tasting menu. Simple, local ingredients merged together in a way that highlighted the freshness of and created balance in each dish. The chef and staff were incredibly kind and thoughtful. The space itself was welcoming and comfortable. We had some truly unique mocktails from a local company called Temperance Tonics that were outstanding. Would highly recommend this place for a special (or any) occasion.

Beautiful dinner with excellent wine pairings, we will be coming many more times! A real treat.

It will honestly be one of the best dining experiences you will have in Toronto. I am a huge meat lover so the idea of a pseudo-vegetarian tasting menu can be a bit of a turn off. Do not be deceived. The creativity, flavors, presentation, and satisfaction is beyond words. To be able to fulfil the meat lover belly with the same satisfaction with a vegetarian substitute is a true challenge and they nailed it. The wine pairing was spectacular. Watching the team of chefs in a very unpretentious way create each dish was truly entertaining. From the tattooed Sommelier to the perfect Blomus dish it was the perfect balance between raw nature and Michelin quality.

My wife and I had an amazing 10 course tasting menu. It was a nice intimate experience sitting at the chefs counter, getting to watch the items being plated. The wine was also very unique and well paired. My faves were the duck and acorn squash but every item was really good - even the bread was a standout! The chef and staff (only 4 ppl) were all great and engaging! We can t wait to come back!!

Great addition to Torontos gastronomic experience restaurants. 10 course tasting menu with wine pairing. Few things to improve, but the chefs are on the right track. Recommended to gourmet foodies.

Amazing dining experience, truly 10/10! :)

This was honestly the best experience. I dont know why, but upon tasting a number of the dishes tears began to form in my eyes. We were not being served food per se, but rather, plates upon plates of pure love and bliss would make their way over to the bar where my partner and i sat. It brings me so much joy that there are people doing such amazing things with their lives.

Fabulous, unique food and wine experience. One of a kind. One of the best restaurants in a great food city. Not to be missed.

Delicious tasting menu in a unique atmosphere - very welcoming and warm staff.

Cute place, food is interesting, small portions but it s more of an experience. Customer service is great!

Wonderful experience. Excellent food and setting. Chefs very passionate about what they are doing here and it shows. Wine pairing was lovely. One of Torontos hidden gems! Will be back.

Forced tipping 18%

Ten was the most incredible dining experience I ve ever had. Chef Julian and his team create a beautiful environment to experience his sublime food. So much care and thought is given to each item and it shows with the exquisite food that is served up. I will be the first to admit that I m an ardent carnivore, but Ten s vegetable-forward tasting menu did things with vegetables I wouldn t have thought possible. I couldn t recommend Ten more.

Dining at 10 was a phenomenal experience!

easily one of the best restaurant and space in the city. seems like the owner and staff put so much thought and care into everything and it really shows. 10/10

Incredible experience all around at Ten. The food was absolutely delicious! You can see and taste the creativity and care that the chef Julian puts into every dish. Beautiful decor & ambiance, amazing wine, wonderful staff - 10/10!

Ten is such a special restaurant to have in the neighbourhood: thoughtful seasonal dishes, vegetarian friendly, amazing natural wine selection and pairings, and really great friendly service. A must try (and repeat!) for food and plant lovers.

We visited Ten last summer and were stunned by the delicate flavours and mind-blowing harmony of ingredients. I still think about that dish with white chocolate and peas regularly. Amazing place doing amazing things for the community who deserve all the kudos. Glad theyre taking steps to support their staff as well! Cant wait to visit again!

Amazing food and amazing staff! One of my fav spots

One of the best dining experiences of my life! Julian and his team are extremely knowledgable about food + wine and provided a welcoming, intimate, and truly unique dining experience. The brioche + carrot butter will have you coming back.

Incredible experience, Chef Julian is a remarkable talent, and the space they ve created for this restaurant is perfect.

There actually are no words that do this menu justice. Far and away the most adventurous menu that I have encountered in Toronto, and Julian and co nail (almost!) every dish.

Spectacular food and service! Staff really care about what they do. As a bread lover, the brioche was a stand out, but all dishes were amazing. Will go back next time I m in town!

10/10 experience @ten !!

A really great team behind good food, drinks, and service. Also truly doing their part to try to make this industry better.

Easily one of the best meals Ive ever had. Immense thought and care goes into every aspect of your experience, from the food to the wine pairings, and the welcoming atmosphere. It has stuck with me for months now and would jump at the opportunity to try it again. A unique experience that youre unlikely to find anywhere else.

Such care, respect, and imagination goes into every dish and beverage that is presented. Service is impeccable, while still warm and welcoming. That the owners are socially conscious and helpful to the local community makes this place a real diamond in Torontos dining scene.

Julian and the team deliver an outstanding experience. They are excellent at their craft and their devotion to pleasing the diner is evident at every turn. They are respectful of the environment and redefine the dining experience in the most positive way.

Ten is precious. I had the chance to visit Toronto in early March, and Ten was a pleasant highlight of my trip. First things first, you can expect a thoughtful, delicate menu that is inventive but also pleasantly balanced. Can t comment on what you might taste through different seasons, but I was generally very happy with how creative they could get with late winter local produce. Secondly, the wine pairings are so worthy. Sommelier Jen is not only knowledgeable but makes you feel quite comfortable and excited to try her selections. Finally, this is the work of talented young people that not only show promise but already deliver it, at a very reasonable price. The vibe at the restaurant is laidback, and the staff is very present and attentive. Look forward to eat again at Ten and see it grow over time.

A wonderful experience. Chef Julian served amazing food in an intimate manner and the service was flawless. The servers made the meal so warm with excellent conversation. I ll be back again and again

Ive been to TEN twice, and both times have been wonderful. My first time I had the 5-course option, which was wonderfully crafted and presented by chefs Julian and Simon. The dishes combine ingredients I never thought would go together, but turn out to be amazing! For my second visit to TEN, I had the 10-courses; again, the veggie-forward dishes were unique and fantastic. My partner chose the wine-pairing option, which made the experience even better, since the sommelier, Jen, is super friendly and knowledgeable. If youre looking for something new in Toronto, either for a special occasion or a simply meeting a friend for dinner and drinks, TEN restaurant is the place to go.

My partner and I had an absolutely unreal experience at Ten. We got the ten course tasting menu with the wine pairing and thoroughly enjoyed watching this amazing team of people work together to serve us some astounding dishes and perfectly paired wines. Truly one of my best dining experiences, and loved getting to taste such beautiful ingredients prepared so thoughtfully.

Chef Julian and the team at Ten take the personal dining experience to a whole new level, complete with the perfect wine pairings throughout the meal. As a vegetarian with a restricted diet, the team truly impressed me with modified dishes that were delicious and innovative. My experience was pre-COVID and now that they have resumed dining I can t wait to go back. I love trying new flavour combinations and appreciated the thought that went into their menu. The dishes are well-portioned, palette-pleasing and creative without being overly complicated. It was a very refreshing change from your average restaurant.

Amazing food and great experience. Highly recommend the wine pairings. Remarkable covid safety procedures.

It was a great night and food/wine experience. Awesome service as well. You can tell that chef Julian and the team put a lot of thoughts on creating the dishes and the tasting menu. Wine pairings complement all dishes and pushes some of them to next level. Our favorite dishes were sunchoke grape, tomato melon dill, duck peaches and blueberry corn butter milk. The special marsala and Spring salmon pairing was unique. Overall very satisfied and will follow the team.

The good: The space is beautiful. The chef, sous-chef, sommelier and hostess were all very welcoming, personable and attentive. Each course was perfectly prepared and beautiful, if a little bit precious for me ie tweezer plating. The not as good: The place is advertised as seafood and veg FORWARD, but our meals were completely vegetarian. In a 10 course tasting menu I would expect 2 or 3 plates to contain some seafood or meat -- scallops, fish, maybe some Ontario spring lamb, duck or beef. Given the above, the price is super high at $115 per person (not including drinks, tax or tip) for 10 small, light vegetable dishes. (You would walk away very hungry if you had the 5 course meal)

We had the 10 course tasting menu and it was the most lovely dinner. It was a very intimate setting with just 12 seats and the opportunity to watch the chefs at work. Each dish was so thoughtful and the wine pairings equally so. Their ability to showcase the ingredients was really impressive and kept us eager to see what dish was next. You can really tell everyone is very passionate about their work through the amazing experience you get. We will most certainly be back!

Meat is easy to cook and have it taste good. Dishes with local seasonal vegetables as the central act? Definitely harder! They do not sell themselves as a vegetarian only restaurant and in fact theres definitely use of dairy and fish in some dishes. But these guys take on the challenge and put you through a culinary journey that shows off their inventive talent and impeccable palate! Be prepared for the best snow peas youll ever eat...I kid you not!

Great experience especially for vegetarians (one dish had fish). Must do the wine pairing option. The flavours really come to life (Fol).

Highly recommend this amazing restaurant. Dishes were unique, creative and delicious. I was left full and content despite this being a pescetarian meal and was all the more impressed by that. The blanched peas and white chocolate mousse was the standout dish.

A truly incredible experience. So much innovation and creativity.

Amazing meal. The cod and brioche courses were exceptional. Very passionate chef behind this menu.

An unforgettable evening. Great concept, well executed. The omnivore in me didn t miss the absence of meat, thanks to incredible talent and skill in preparing the veg-forward menu. The one fish dish a BC black cod was excellent. Other standouts were thanks to imaginative creations like the pea and white chocolate dish and the date and thyme ice cream. But every course from top to bottom was a winner. Can t wait to go back and to watch these talented chefs continue to evolve and iterate!

This restaurant is incredible. Not a typical restaurant layout however the chef is very creative. Be sure to go there with open taste buds. Great plant based focus.

Ten was amazing. Each course was an experience and the passion of the skeleton crew preparing and serving it came through very clearly. One of the best, most worthwhile restaurant experiences available.

While visiting Toronto this past weekend I looked up restaurants in the city that specifically had tasting menus, and Ten caught my eye, especially with its heavy vegetable focused menu. The restaurant was very nice, with a laid back feeling, and a warm friendly vibe. The service had great timing, you never felt rushed to finish your plate, but at the same time you werent sitting around wondering when your next dish was going to come. It was also very pleasant to have both chefs take the time and explain the dishes and the thought process behind creating them, which very few fine dining restaurants do. After finding out that Chef Julian had previously spent time working with Chef Curtis Duffy at Grace, I can see the influence he gained in developing flavors from very simple ingredients, and the attention to detail that is instilled in a young chef working at a 3 Michelin star restaurant. Toronto has a hidden gem of a restaurant with this talented young chef.

This was one of our best restaurant experiences in Toronto so far this year. The super young chef is an alum of Alo and the now defunct but Michelin-starred restaurant Grace in Chicago. There was a tight team of 4 manning the restaurant including the chef - all were super friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient. Everyone was personable in describing their relationships with local producers and suppliers - the chef of course especially. The menu rotates depending on what s in season, and is very veggie focused; but, if you re a heavier meat eater, you don t find yourself missing more meat courses. The space is not too large - ten seats, explaining the name. The back is a bit dark, but there is a beautifully lit section out front for drinks or waiting where you can take better lit pictures. The food itself was subtle but nuanced in its flavours - everything made sense. And, oh my goodness the sourdough was so good. The dishes were presented so beautifully. The portions appeared small, but we left completely full. In comparison to Alo - for the price and ease of getting a reservation, I would choose Ten hands down.

What an amazing experience. The peas with white chocolate - wow! Chef Julian is a ten out of ten!

Really enjoyed the tasting menu here at 10. Great experience with some surprising food combinations.

I don t even want to tell you how amazing it was, because once word gets out, I won t get a reservation. But, it s truly amazing. Just go. You won t regret it.

Amazing meal! Great staff who knew there stuff I feel like I learned so much about what grows in Ontario and had the coolest drinks. Would definitely come back and recommend without hesitation. Only caveat I believe this place requires a reservation so would call beforehand! :)

intimate and impressive. loved watching the team put together my dishes with so much care. eating at ten is so much more than eating; it becomes an experience. beautiful interior, kind staff (who explain each course and are more than welcome to answer any questions you may have), delicious local ingredients, and meals that will stick with you until you are lucky enough to return for next seasons affair. toronto is very lucky to have ten. jump on any opportunity to make a reservation here. you wont be disappointed!

Great little place with an awesome seasonal menu. All wines are organic. You can choose between a 10 or 5 course tasting menu. Very vegetable forward, however you dont miss meat and leave with just enough food to be satisfied.

The service, attention to detail, each of the Ten courses, the entire experience was Five Star. Will definitely return and recommend to others.

A great night out - an experience to remember. Loved the small intimate setting, almost as though you are sitting in the chefs kitchen. We had the 10 course tasting menu and all were amazing. Amazing service re: wine, able to create a personalized tasting for us as it wasnt that busy. Unique wines and very knowledgable staff.

Nice group of hard-working folks making progressive food. The menu builds up slowly and surely. A firm grip on seasoning, balance & composition. This spot earned its stripes. Await eagerly its evolution

Warm, welcoming, thoughtful place. Beautifully planned to serve 10 dishes of seasonal flavours. A perfect restaurant for any occasions or just treat yourself to make you feel very special!

Fantastic plant forward food experience. You definitely feel the passion that was put into this place.

Although hard to find from the outside, ten was undoubtedly one of the best, if not the best, meal I have ever had. I was surprised with this restaurant for my birthday and did not research into the dinner experience until after the meal had finished. Serving only ten customers, at a time, these two chefs created ten beautiful and surreal dishes - 8 mains and two desserts. The dishes were vegetarian and plant focused - however we were given one meat dish to satisfy our cravings. The experience was food focused, but the chefs and staff made sure to tailor and personalize the experience to two two of us- an effort that did not go unnoticed. The two chefs were friendly, inviting and made every effort to explain the plates as they were presented to me and my dad - in timed unison - for all ten dishes. I dont want to spoil the amazing menu as there is much to be said about being surprised with each new dish. The beer and wine selection was wonderful, and the atmosphere reminded me of a high end sushi bar- quiet, personal, and food-centred. It is not often that a dish genuinely makes me smile - but when the plates started rolling I was gleaming. A destination restaurant that deserves ts ranking. The price is well worth the food and experience, and I am excited to see what these guys can create in the future. See you next year for another birthday celebration.

Genius? Yes! Chef Julian and his team are wonderful, welcoming, humble and progressive! We enjoyed the the 10 course fine dining tasting menu with wine pairings. We had a lot of fun and will never forget our shock when one of the plates came out. What looked like a simple plate of toast and butter (um yes) turned out to be a tastebud thriller and we could not stop laughing and enjoying the delicious homemade bread and carrot butter... UNFORGETTABLE! Wish I could give six stars.