Selva Toronto in Toronto

I love coming here for the oysters but the rest of the food is incredible! One of those gems in Toronto where it s not too busy but everything about it is amazing.

Ate here last year. Loved it so much. It s like rainforest cafe but for adults. Gave me major nostalgia. Only complaint was the flower in the drink I ordered that i was told was edible , I think made me puke in the morning. The tacos where amazing. Loved it. Amazing decor and art.

I made a reservation for 12 but only 6 showed up. I just notified them a few hours before and they were ok with it. The service was great, our waitress was very nice and helpful. I tried the paella and it was delicious.

Think of rainforest cafe but more. I dont like all the walls have like. Really cool black light UV light paintings of tropical jungle animals. Highly recommend. Great service. Great food and their oysters are amazing

DO NOT EAT FOOD HERE!! THE CHICKEN AND BEEF WERE BOTH NOT COOKED! I got the chicken skewers and my mom got the beef skewers. We couldn t see very well because of the black light and I thought it was just fatty. Not only was it fatty but it also wasn t cooked!! I shined a light on it and it was raw and pink. The server barely checked on us. I wouldn t go back.

love this place!! such a amazing happy hour with $1 oysters, discounted food items and half off cocktail towers

We had dinner and there was the oysters special. We paid $110 for the oysters + 2 plates and a dessert. The place is nice and the food was good. Food

Great food and service and amazing deals at happy hour. We re going to come back and do the drink tower too. Tacos were lovely. Vegetarian options: Great plant based tacos which I appreciated!

the atmosphere is really neat and it s a cute place. it was my first time there. service was decent. nothing over the top. we came for buck a shuck and I was not impressed. I m not sure if this place pre-shucks their oysters but some of them looked dry and questionable. they all had pieces of shell in them. I m sure they were fine, however I didn t eat a few of them and i ALWAYS finish my oysters. My friend also said her beer was very watery as well. I would maybe go back to try their other food but definitely not again for buck a shuck. there are many other better options for buck a shuck.

Really nice restaurant I found with my Girlfriend. We shared a Paella and it was great.

Hostess never sat us until we waved her down. Overpriced food. Orders came in slowly, sent in random timing, server never checked on us. Bills came in messed up. Cool ambiance but the dining experience messed everything up. Go somewhere else.

Happy hour has good prices for food and drinks. The flavours were really unique and we enjoyed our dinner!

In overall, I like the food and atmosphere. However, the service was slow. I waited around 20 min for someone to take our order and we have to advise them otherwise they won t notice us! It was the only issue.

This place shares same security staff with rendezviews, yesterday there was an incident where the staff yelled at me and pushed me for no meaningful reason. He then followed me to the washroom and heard me complain about the staff, he took it personally and got two other guys to grab me using force to take me out of the premises as if I was a menace or a criminal. Very embarrassing and disappointing scene, and this was in front of many people who were having dinner, they all looked shocked and confused. The scene probably ruined their night as well as mine. I tried to apologize to the staff if I misbehaved and tried to reach to an agreement but they kept being very rude and unpolite. I would never recommend going to any of the venues around this area. Security staff needs to be better handling people and should try to avoid conflict instead of being the cause of it.

Beautiful place, the experience is uniqueness

Went there for my cousins birthday and as we walked to our table the ambiance of the restaurant was nice, gave a jungle like vibe however depending on where you are seated some areas are pretty dark. Our waitress wasnt informative about the menu. Getting our drinks didnt take too long however as we were giving our food orders I had asked if I could add another taco because I ordered the new tai beef tacos that came with only 2 tacos, I was willing to pay for the additional taco but our waitress said no and didnt give any reasoning behind it. When it came to using the washroom boy oh boy Im a tall woman 59 and those bathroom stalls are so small that I had to slightly open the door to fix my pants. This is not a place I would go to again, didnt like it at all. However my tacos didnt taste too bad but it was very fatty that I only ate 1, it was a waste for me, I wouldnt recommend it to anyone. And to top it off, the waitress wasnt very friendly either...

as of this writing.. we plan to have dinner here. We came in 8:05 and waited for a hostess for 5 mins no one came. 2 server just passed by not even acknowledging our presence and on of them even look at us. This is supposed to be my third time with a guest, and even excited to introduced the drinks, well you got the first impression of my guest not to recommend this place. Moving forward I ll take my business else where.

Nope, nope, nope. Not coming back. One of those places you go once and that s it. Walls are painted really nice but it s missing everything else. It s a pity. Nothing really special. $120 and I left hungry. Meat wasn t great. Drinks were just normal. Prices were very high for what they offer. Leaving the restaurant and I was thinking to go eat somewhere else, what a joke.

Decor was beautiful. Service was amazing and the food was delicious too. Great happy hour

Very cool venue. We wished the live music started earlier as they were just warming up during our dinner. Food was very tasty, vegan options were fantastic. Cocktails were nothing special. Service could improve. Overall we enjoyed the experience. Dietary restrictions: Great vegan options

The food here is absolutely delicious! Every dish we tried was bursting with flavor and cooked to perfection. Highly recommend the oysters , calamari , and fish tacos And the staff here truly cares about their guests.

Such a cool space , neon paintings , colourful flowers. The food was sooo good. So happy to see vegan options. The staff was so friendly Vegetarian options: Lots of vegan /vegetarian options We had the Selva salad, vegetable skewers & Brussels sprouts

Food is average , but the oysters are great , especially for the price ! Service is almost non existent

Cool Space, Fun Atmosphere, Overall not bad. Some of the food is hit or miss, their shareables are hard to share, for example the Selva Tostadas since it came in a giant solid Tostada. Some dishes are a little heavier on the flavouring, making it slightly overwhelming.

Me and My Brother had a great evening at Selva.

Magic place I love the service

Celebrated a wedding reception at Selva recently. Everything was amazing!! Food and drinks were delicious, service was super friendly and efficient, speacially Luiza and the live Brazilian Band was incredible!!! Definitely recommend this place

I had some drinks

Amazing place, atmosphere, music, etc. But the Caipirinha is terrible. There is NO Caipirinha without smashed lime!

Honestly what can I say about this place what a beautiful atmosphere and layout but after coming here for 3+ years I could see this was the worst experience on my behalf . We were a group of 4 , me and my partner being here already before enjoyed it so we brought new comers . So it was Brazilian night show was gonna start at 10pm but started at 11pm . Next ok we got charged $15 per person first time that happened . Then we got escorted to our steaks waited 20 mins before getting our order s taken so then we all placed our order (food,drinks) everyone got what they wanted except for my partner who didn t get her drink after asking for it 3 times . The waitress never came back anymore to our table for refills or if we needed anything else . So our food came no napkins and no utensils but everyone else had it ! So being there after an hour finally our waitress came by after an hour !!!! We told her where is my wife s drink and then she said I m gonna go check it out another 30mins went by and we said screw this and asked for our bill to leave and then her drink was added on the bill like we were gonna pay for something that we didn t even drink . What a freaking Joke !!!!!!! Won t come back again

I love Selva. Some from found it and we took in the buck a shuck. The tacos, calimari and drinks are always on point. The atmosphere is nice, the staff are super friendly and helpful and the price is amazing.

If you dont give a tip, you wont be well served.

The food was very yummy a bit spicy but good

They re moving slow, No check ins about orders. Rice is blane stay away from the rice don t do it, the table brossell sprouts where fantastic portion was lacking pooooh , selvas Chicken salad was good, Grill steak skews needs more seasoning veggies on the skewer where good, sticky wings are good, the first Complementary nachos with dip that came out was good. We asked for a table size and the sauce was not good and taste different. The sangria drink was very good. We would visit again.

The place & atmosphere was lovely, it gets really loud past 9pm. If youre looking to enjoy a good meal/coctails, this isnt the place for you. The tacos were nice, we tried the Chicken, Fish & Beef tacos. But the chips & dips, dessert, coctails were not nice nor worth the price. Everything was extremely expensive & its not worth it. They could do so much better if they severed better food at an affordable price!

Great place, nice vibe. Although, I found it a bit over-priced considering the service being not very fast/accommodating, we had to keep looking around to find our server. Tables were very wobbly. It could have lots of potential though, if some things were taken care of bit more.

Food is overpriced and not worth it at all. The tastes are so ordinary! Portions are small. Drinks are overpriced and so so Wouldn t come again. Food : 2/5

Very good place, staff, and specially the music! The time that I have been there the live music by Pagode de Quinta band was amazing!! I hope see that band again!

Brazilian nights on Saturdays are amazing!! Lots of dancing and nice vibes from Brazilian singers makes it the perfect place for a night out with friends, or even a date!

The place is wonderful! delicious food and the best drinks!!! Not to mention that the music and bands that perform always make a difference and liven up the atmosphere even more!!!!

An amazing experience! From the beautiful decor, cool vibe, friendly service and incredible happy hour! Lexi was such a sweet and efficient server. She went the extra mile. The best outing we had in a long time. This place was a breath of fresh air after a recent string of terrible dining experiences everywhere else. Loved the $1 oysters, happy hour priced drinks until 8 pm and beef tacos. It was my birthday and my fiance and I went here prior to the nicki Minaj concert. Super satisfied and will come back with my friends next time!

The best Saturday Night in Toronto! The Live Music is special and fun! You can t miss this!

Dietary restrictions: Great descriptions.on menu Food

Selva is the greatest!!! Acácio is the best host ever with the brazilian flavour on Saturday nights!!! Highly recommended!!! Love it!!!

Great food, chill vibes, would go again.

10/10

Bad food bad service, overpriced. This place has nothing to do with Costa Rica, it s just using the lovely slogan for marketing. But it s embarrassing! I was expecting at least for the food to be better but it was very disappointing. Gives a shady vibe and the decoration is dollar store taste-less and the seats are uncomfortable

Came to Selva for dinner and took advantage of the $1 oysters during happy hour. Tacos were filling/good portions, we had the chicken, fish and vegan. Compared to other Toronto taco spots, they did not skimp on the Protien and size of the tacos. Calamari came with a nice complementary dip. Christine was our server, she was kind, patient and offered suggestions. Overall, great experience and food.

Its a really nice place with unique interior and good vibe. My favorite drink here is mezcalita. I will personally come back and I recommend this place to my friends

After walking past this establishment many times we finally decided to go in. It was $1 oyster sign that got our attention however once we entered the immersive experience of the place is what you will talk about. It doesn t look like much from the outside but very visually pleasing and interesting surroundings. The oysters were good, they had a few drink specials as well but otherwise didn t eat other food. Would come back again, for $1 oysters

This place is a 5/5 for me for it amazing ambiance, mouth watering food and a lovely atmosphere. I like the dark theme of this place. It is fairly priced with happy hours deals Wednesday to Friday in the evenings.

Food was delicious !

Honestly confused about the low ratings for Selva. Went for their Selva Hour. Tried the calamari, oysters, fried jalapenos and fries - everything was delicious! Service was quick and really friendly!

Our group of 42 co-workers went to Selva and let me tell you we are all still raving about how amazing our experience was! Food- We had calamari, spring rolls, spring salad, chicken skewers, mushroom tostadas, tacos, beef skewers and paella. It was hard to pick a favourite! All ingredients were fresh and the food was so flavourful! Highly recommend all of it as well as any cocktail you desire as they are unique and luscious! Service- We had a catered event and Richard was our host. He, along with the rest of the servers and bartenders went above and beyond for our group. They easily accommodated our dietary needs such as halal, vegetarian and nut allergies. They were attentive, helpful and personable. Dealing with Richard was one of our highlights! Atmosphere- What an attractive venue! The art and decor really stand out and are great for photo opportunities! The entire vibe will make you feel like you want to stay all night! Every one of my co-workers agree that they will return to Selva. It was one of the best experiences weve had with dining out together. 5/5 stars from us!

Amazing service by Anna !! Look out for her recommendations.

Huge shout out to Anna !! Entrancing service !!

Went for Selva hour. Food quality is very good and food is flavourful. Beautiful decor. Good one time experience, but likely wont return. Portions are quite small for the price, not satisfying in this economy.

Had an amazing time at selva yesterday. Great drinks and appetizers. Izzy was super sweet and great!! The food menu is very limited tho.

Did the dome experience and it was so much fun! Our server last night was absolutely amazing! Definitely will be returning to check out inside! Food was delicious and the drink tower was such a great idea!

We didn t get much other than drinks and the guacamole, but chips and water were immediately place on our table and the vibes were fun and inviting. I recommend for a group of friends who are looking to chill before a night out or even a date night!

Theres a few spots downtown that are so hyped up and then when you get there, the food is trash and so is the service. SELVA is not that place! Amazing food (10/10), waitresses are welcoming and so nice, and the atmosphere is top notch. Planned my boyfriends birthday here, and the vibe is great. We had lots of fun, ambiance is perfect and the restaurant is BEAUTIFUL. Loved it here!

We traveled an hour to experience the winter domes. We got inside at 7:25pm and told the hostess we had a 7:30pm reservation. She told us they were cleaning the dome and it would be ready in 15 minutes. At 7:45pm, we are still sitting at the bar waiting to get into the dome so I went back up to the hostess and asked if the dome was ready yet. She said they were still cleaning it and gave us chips and salsa to eat while we waited. The hostess took us to the dome at 8pm after we complained again because we were now 30 minutes into our hour and 45 minute reservation so we wouldnt get our full reservation time. Our waiter informed us that we couldnt get into the dome at our reservation time because the previous reservation wanted to extend their time. The service in the dome was fine except for one hiccup where our waiter put our utensils directly on the fur decoration on the table that was dirty so we needed to request new utensils to eat with. Overall the experience was okay and the bartender that took care of us was very attentive and apologetic about our situation. I do think the hostess could have communicated better about what was really happening with the dome instead of us having to ask her multiple times what was happening. There are limited spots available for the domes and I think the restaurant should adhere to their reservation time limit and give themselves enough time inbetween bookings to clean for the next reservation. I wont be coming back in the future.

I recently celebrated my birthday here with 30 guests and was blown away by the experience. The reservation process was smooth, and the service was exceptional. Highlights included the paella, ceviche, beef tacos, and innovative cocktails, all of which were delicious. The staff s hospitality and the restaurant s beautiful theme and atmosphere made my celebration truly special. Highly recommend for large groups and look forward to returning!

Great place for a date night. High quality food- we tried chicken tacos + beef skewers Thank you to Anna for the exceptional hospitality Food

My fiancé and I had a wonderful time at Selva! The complimentary welcome drinks were fun. Our server, Anna, was fantastic. We deducted a star as the apps we ordered were never brought out, still charged, and waited over an hour until we started eating. Our paella and dessert were amazing though.

Beautiful, fun atmosphere with great servers and yummy food.

Food was amazing.

Excellent experience! The place is extremely incredible and out of the ordinary. Great service.

Servers were so nice and attentive- like the last episode of season 2 of the Bear. The Paella was delicious, the calamari was perfect.

This is by far the WORST South American fusion restaurant I have ever been. Drinks were pre-made (margaritas and most of the other drinks). I made sure I asked the server if I could take no sugar on my margarita and she said they made drinks in a big batch. She suggested a low to no sugar cocktail which I ended up ordering. I had a sip of my cocktail and sent it back as it was too sweet, even though I made sure to tell them minimum to no sugar, they told me it was not sweet. I ended up with a glass of wine instead but they insisted in charging me for the first drink which I didn t even have. Food was terrible, cold and as I came with a big group, it all came at different times, but not 10/20 min, it was more of 45 min difference. Ceviche was nothing but a couple of pieces of tuna swimming in a half a cup of lime with some tiny pieces of vegetables. Chips were good though. Tacos were not great either. Of course, they made sure to charge you 18% tip for the great service and because it was a bigger group. I will definitely not be back to this place and would not recommend it to anyone. I didn t like the music either, place looks much nicer in pictures but it is actually in a basement. They have cool graffiti art (if that makes a difference to you).

Went here for nye. This place looks cool however the service SUCKS TO THE CORE. The two hostesses and the waiter did not give a damn about anybody. The runner was considerate enough to check on tables . I would never ever go back. I understand it was a busy night but it seemed like the hostesses hated their jobs and didn t want to be there . The waiter was rude as hell when we asked to move to a table ( disappeared for a long time) and then came back to say that she couldn t do it even though there were empty tables . We requested this as we were asked to share a table with another couple which was uncomfortable. It was new years . It s supposed to be a happy , fun time but it wasn t worth it at all. The music was ok . The way they advertised on social media was deceiving . The only thing we liked was the calamari. Nothing else ! DO NOT RECOMMEND

Me and my family recently booked an experience and we made a deposit as well. We arrived at the restaurant where two of us had our physical IDs and one of us did not. We were turned away then another group of people who only had their pictures of IDs were let in (and of course they did not look like us if you know what I mean).We left the restaurant and called management. Bryan spoke to me over the phone asking us to come back and said Come back and we ll take care of everything. We returned under the assumption that he would be waiving the bill after our horrible experience. We arrived and Bryan proceeded to ignore us the entire night. At the end, he began arguing with me at the table over the bill and told me word for word Write that review my name is Bryan . We paid the full bill ($500+ for mediocre food, horrible service and discrimination) and went home very disappointed. We have previously dined here for birthdays, business dinners and we also dined here only two weeks ago. It s sad to see how arrogant and disrespectful people can be. Minorities in Toronto .STAY AWAY FROM SELVA. P.S due to the hassle and them taking FOREVER to bring our dishes, our 8:30 reservation ended up with us eating at 10 and leaving at 11:45 .

Extremely racist towards coloured people, food is a 2 out of 10, service is just the absolute worst. Save time and money and go anywhere else but here!

The manager Brian and was extremely rude and unprofessional. There was very subpar customer service throughout.

RACIST

Racist!

racist and rude

hey brian, remember us? this was the worst experience i ve ever had , thanks for your horrible attitude especially on new year s eve! Food

Absolutely horrific customer service - didn t even make it to the restaurant. Back in early December, I booked a Valentine s reservation for my partner and I in one of the restaurant s outdoor domes. I specifically did this with plenty of time as I know how difficult it can be to get a reservation anywhere last minute. Today I received an email stating that they needed to remove one of their domes and I could either book for another day or move to a table inside. Both of these options defeated the entire purpose of my reservation and now I have to find somewhere new last minute. To add fuel to the fire, the restaurant demanded a response within 1 day - if I hadn t seen this email my reservation would ve been automatically moved inside. Having read some of the other reviews, their poor service and lack of professionalism may have been a blessing in disguise as it seems their in person service isn t much of an improvement.

The vibe and food are very nice

Excellent service, best waitstaff !

Great place in the atmosphere. Expensive drinks but for a date or night out. Its not bad

I sent in a reservation request with 2 weeks notice and got no answer. Their phone number has no option to speak with an actual person, actually forcing you to go there in person to speak with somebody. Even then after admitting their full incompetence regarding customer service, they were unwilling to provide a solution for a reservation made with 2 weeks notice. Manager said they will fix the issue delegated to an employee and they sent me home empty handed. This venue does not put their money where their mouth is. There was not a sliver of effort to work a solution. If their food reflects their service, it is all looks and no flavour. You will have a bad night being ignored here. My Recco. Look for a place that actually cared to provide you with an offer worthwhile.

Okay bar, the painting inside are nice food not that especial for the price. Beer really bad quality seems they were modify or something and a bit price for the quality. Myself and friend got sick from it. Between us we had blue moon, Heineken, Canadian e um especial Drink .. all of us had something.. average price for beer with tax and tip (18%) $15cad the reason for 4 stars is because the Brazilian band was amazing.. save the night.

The vegan tacos amazing! The atmosphere is incredible. The service could be long. Food : 5/5

Drinks aren t great. Took 17 minutes before our server came to the table after we were seated. Terrible customer service

I recently dined at Selva Toronto and had an amazing experience! The atmosphere was delightful, the food was exceptional, and the drinks were both delicious and filling. I would highly recommend this restaurant and will definitely be returning for another fantastic meal. 5 stars!

Very groovy atmosphere. We had the grilled chicken an it was delish Dietary restrictions: Very accommodating for gluten free restrictions Food : 5/5 |

Wasnt sure what to expect as reviews for this place are quite mixed, but I was pleasantly surprised! Our group of four made a reservation for a Wednesday dinner. The place was basically empty at 6pm and although it got busier towards 7-8pm, never filled up. We started with some items from their Selva Hour (i.e. happy hour) menu, which is available Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays 5-7pm. The grilled chicken, seafood ceviche and summer salad were all quite good - flavorful and prepared well. The summer salad was a little soggy though. The guacamole portion was quite small but the chips were fresh and warm. Our favourite was the calamari which was tender and not too greasy (we ended up getting a second order). Other things we ordered - stuffed shishito peppers, grilled Denver steak, seafood rice. Steak was definitely a highlight as was the spicy dipping sauce that came with several of the dishes. Shishito peppers were nice but there were only five of them. They didnt have $1 oysters that night but they did have a dozen for $25. Appreciated the variety of sauces that accompanied them but the oysters themselves were bland. We finished with their two desserts. I couldnt really discern the flavors of the corn butterfly pea gelato but it was still enjoyable (and the portion was much larger than we expected compared to the prices/sizes of the other dishes we had). The chocolate trio cake was decadent and on the sweeter side, but really lovely. Overall, food was good, thoughtfully presented but not too memorable. Portions are small for the price. Service was very friendly, and food came out fast. However, our server disappeared halfway through our meal and we had to flag down someone else to get our bill. The ambiance is definitely noteworthy, however the restaurant itself was quite toasty and the chairs were not the most comfortable.

The selva hour is good value otherwise it s maybe not so good, the taco portion is tiny and supposed to be for 4.. But had a good time. Staff were v friendly and the service was very quick

Atmosphere and Decor is fun and electric. We ordered coconut ceviche, seafood tower and seafood rice. Food was good, but on the expensive end. The biggest annoyance was being rushed in 90 mins to eat a meal we paid $500 for and having music blaring so loud like its a nightclub. The 3 of us couldnt hear each other speak. We were shouted so loud we strained our throats. Had to keep asking for water. Ruined the whole experience and enjoyment of being out with friends looking to catch up. If Im paying $500 for food, Id like the privilege of taking time to enjoy it.

I have read all the reviews before I go. It was a good experience but I never repeat it again. The food was medium ok. The drinks were just beautiful but nothing special. The vibe was great and happy. The staff were friendly but with zero experience. The entire floor was run by a bunch of teenagers. We had a bunch of alcoholic drinks with one virgin drink for one our guests and they mixed that up and someone else ended up getting the virgin drink. This was not cool and very unprofessional. They bumped into my chair at least 4 times during the 2 hours we were there. They charge 20% for services for any party bigger than 6 and only give you one bill. They are upfront with this information but it is not convenient considering the poor service that you receive.

The food was great. Too bad they do not serve full courses. I understand its mainly a bar, and we went souly for the seafood tower, but I would like to see a full meal instead of just appetizers.

I went with a group of 6 people and one individual paid. When we got home and the bill was sent to everyone we saw that the server added an item no one ordered to the bill. The server also put on a 22% tip. We were not told that gratuity would be added. The service was poor and we never would have put that high a tip if it was up to us. Never going back.

Nice ambiance and unique vibes, but a little overhyped. Plates are more sample sized, so do not come here hungry or expecting full course styled dishes. I had the ceviche as well as the fish tacos - it was pretty tasty. Drinks are a bit pricey especially for the fact that they re not strong at all! Great place to dine out for the heck of it. Chat, have a few drinks, and see some nice wall art. Staff is friendly and attentive, but again, a bit overhyped.

Rain Forest Cafe re-imagined for adults, minus the animatronics, add a dash of hip and attitude then you have Selva. The menu is unique, service is excellent, atmosphere is festive and crowd is attractive. We enjoyed the seafood dishes, they were served quickly and in good quantities. Cocktails were well prepared.

I came here for a birthday celebration, no one took our order or even offered water for over 30 mins into sitting :( Once we ordered food and drinks were coming out lightning speed which made up for the long wait. The food was amazing collectively got chicken and shrimp tacos, the shrimp cocktail, and the yellowfin tuna ceviche(my fav but also chose the dish so I could be being biased lol). If it wasn t for the employees huddled up having conversation the place could go a lot smoother and 2 people wouldn t have to run around taking orders and serving. Wish I got their names bc they were the goats of the night! Would I come for the service probably not but definitely would be back for the food just throw me on a bar seat.

Went for a ladies birthday party night out. Food was good. Service was amazing. They were very accommodating to our group some were picky eaters. Great vibe beautiful spot lots of great photos ops

Had a party of 7 as a walk-in. Outstanding service!! Out of this world atmosphere!! Food is top notch.

Had two live earthworms drop out of the oysters. Manager and servers didnt apologize. Pricey for the quality and quantity of food.

Super cool place. Great music!

Ever since this restaurant opened by the chef from Pai Toronto (very gluten free friendly) it had been on my radar. You walk in and the decor is so much fun. Their menu is clearly labelled online with what is gluten free - plus the kitchen is able to make more customizations for gluten free too!! All staff seemed very knowledgeable and made it clear our food was gluten free when it came out instead of us having to confirm with the wait staff. We got tuna ceviche to start (dedicated fryer for their corn chips win!). Then got grilled chicken tacos which were the best tacos we ve ever had. We started the Denver steak and were pleasantly surprised by the quality and price point. Our food and drinks came out super fast from the kitchen which was great. A must visit!!! Make sure you make a reservation in advance Dietary restrictions: Great with gluten free option as someone with celiac disease! All allergens labelled on menu

The place is amazing. Vibe drags you into the selva, and the neon animals are really amazing. The food was awesome if you forget the fact you pay around 30bucks for a single and lonely steak, if you want any side, i mean, anything, it is extra, the steak come with nothing but the sauce, we order side also, lol, We got there late, so the staff wasnt that helpful. It took quite a while to order and some more to get the drinks, but it was all good for a Thursday night. The dessert was awesome, too. Its a really cool one-time visit to remember.

Good times and great music

Atmosphere great, service good, and the food is OK. The best calamari Ive ever had. Full of flavour and the perfect fry. Would come back just for that. Their rice dish with the seafood is also very good!! Full of flavour and it also had the calamari in it. I wish everything wasnt so lukewarm The seafood tower was ok. Not worth the price.

This place was incredible! Loved the ambiance, service was amazing, food (tuna tartare) was delicious. Would absolutely recc and will come back!!! I don t often give 5 stars but man I had such a good experience

The staff is really friendly, the music is good, the drinks are on point and the environment is cool but the food is so so. Like a solid, 3/5.

Selva Toronto scores high on the cool factor with its funky graffiti-covered walls perfect for those Insta-worthy snaps. But when it comes to the food, its a bit of a letdown. The menu, though interesting, feels heavy on the pocket, especially when the food doesnt hit the mark. We tried the tuna ceviche, but it was more of a miss than a hit low on taste and laughably small in portion size. Their drinks are decent, but again, pretty steeply priced. As for the service, it was a mixed bag. Some staff seemed to forget they were in the hospitality business. Plus, Selvas got some strict rules that didnt sit right a mandatory 20% tip for big groups, no bill splitting, and a 90-minute table limit even if youre still ordering. In short, while Selva Toronto nails it with the hip vibe, it misses the mark with its food, pricing, and service. Its more style than substance. So, would I recommend it? Not really, unless they up their game in these areas.

Amazing experience

Always a wonderful experience at Selva. This is a truly unique experience. Highly recommended to anyone that seeks different restaurant experiences. The black light, and decor is super fun and the service is always great.

Great unique atmosphere. Consider the decoration this place is not charging a arm and leg. The drink is alright but you are more here for the experience.

Selva Restaurant is a hidden gem in the heart of Toronto, offering an exceptional dining experience with its delectable cuisine and warm ambiance. From the moment you step inside, youre greeted with a sense of elegance and sophistication that sets the tone for an unforgettable meal. Now, lets talk about the calamari the true star of Selvas menu. The calamari at Selva is nothing short of exceptional. Each bite is a perfect balance of tenderness and crispiness, showcasing the chefs mastery in preparing this beloved dish. The calamari is expertly seasoned and served with a delectable sauce that complements its flavors beautifully. Whether you prefer it as an appetizer or as part of a main course, the calamari at Selva is a must-try for seafood enthusiasts. Beyond the calamari, Selva offers a wide range of culinary delights inspired by Latin American and Mediterranean flavors. From succulent steaks to fresh seafood dishes, the menu is carefully curated to satisfy even the most discerning palates. The presentation of each dish is impeccable, reflecting the attention to detail and artistic flair of the kitchen. The service at Selva is top-notch, with a knowledgeable and attentive staff that goes above and beyond to ensure a memorable dining experience. The waitstaff is friendly, providing recommendations and catering to any dietary preferences or special requests. The pace of the service is well-timed, allowing you to savor each course without feeling rushed. The ambiance at Selva is refined yet inviting, with stylish decor and a cozy atmosphere. The dim lighting and soothing background music create a relaxed setting, perfect for an intimate dinner or a special celebration. While Selva offers an elevated dining experience, its worth noting that the prices align with the quality of the food and service. Its a restaurant that caters to those seeking a memorable culinary journey and is willing to invest in a remarkable meal.

We made a reservation for our 3 year anniversary at Selva. This reservation was done through their own website (not a third party website) and we got constant text reminders about it. We drove from Hamilton. We get there, and the door was locked and chained. We have been calling for 4 days straight and no one answers the phone or calls back after leaving a message. Before they respond to this stating that no reservation was made under my name, the reservation was under my boyfriend s name.

Had a great time at Selva s. We were a party of 6 and enjoyed the food and the drinks. The atmosphere with the illuminating lights is beautiful. We didn t get a chance to witness any of the shows, but did enjoy the martini tower and tacos!

Great food, amazing fresh flavours and good atmosphere, they had a dj and the music was good. It was a bit club like loud, but not impossible for conversations. My friend and I shared the lobster rice bowl , calamari and the yellow fin tuna. I wouldn t order both calamari and Lobster bowl together as they have similar flavours (the breading) everything was tasty either way. Service was a bit slow at first to get drinks. I did make a reservation as well.

Exceptional restaurant. The ceviche and the guacamole are delicious. This restaurant offers a distinct atmosphere and showcases interesting artwork, making it a unique dining experience.

Pros: Ambience amazing. Great music was playing. Environment was visually stimulating. Service was top notch. The servers were very friendly and accommodating and handled our food mistakes well. Cons: while the drinks are pretty, pretty sure they are watered down. I am not a drinker l and was able to drink 3, 2oz. cocktails and only had a slight buzz. Birds of Paradise was delicious as was the Margarita but they were weak. Food was disappointing to say the least. To share we ordered the Civeche, it came watery. Also ordered the Selva salad which was tasty and beautifully presented but drenched in salad dressing (there was a large pool of salad dressing at the bottom). We finished off with the Vegetarian Tacos but they brought chicken instead. It was only after biting into and eating a good chunck of the taco did I realize it! Totally ruined my dinner experience as I m a vegetarian. When ordering I checked with my server to ensure there was no meat/ dairy and I still got chicken. Disappointing as it had so many other high selling points.

Walked in for oysters at 9PM, with the sign out side saying $1 oysters after 5PM. oysters were gross and expired. Waitress brings us a bill for $3 per oyster and tells us the promo is only from 5-7PM. Super sketch. Would not recommend Update: Got food poisoning the next day from the oysters, highly do not recommend

Good vibes at this place. The food was great, better than we expected. And the service was good too. The tuna tartare had more avocado than tuna, but everything else was pretty on point. Music was extremely loud, though. Even around 8pm, we couldnt hear each other.

Honestly, one of the worst experiences Ive had in downtown and we went there with such high expectations. We ordered an app and 2 drinks the app came out right away but drinks 15 min later nothing and when I escalated to the host she went and told the waitress who then in return goes to a different table to take their order...this is unacceptable service. Shouldnt take 15 min to get a coke! We walked out and dont intend to ever go there again. The staff should be ashamed.

Over pricey for the half cooked food they serve, disappointed

Amazing spot

Awesome experience

soo much potential for this place with the art work and looks, the service was great! but the kitchen was absolutely horrible, It was so disappointing that it was comical to how bad the food was, you can probably get better food at the gas station totally not worth the price Parking: none, street parking

Excelente ambiente and delicious food! Will be back!

Truly immersive atmosphere and art painted not only on the walls but the floors, TVs, and hanging from the ceiling. The place transports you out of the streets of Toronto and into an underground neon jungle + some fairly tasty food options!

Our server Olivier was awesome. Had the Denver steak and it was delicious. The pai tai tower was very good as well, and such a fun presentation. Really cool atmosphere, kind of reminded me of a adult version of rainforest cafe but way cooler.

The food was delicious, and our server was very nice. The ambiance was beautiful as well. All in all, I would go again. My only critique is to have more dishes without shellfish since Im allergic, and it was challenging to find food that didnt contain any form of shellfish.

Very fun restaurant for the vibe, staff, and music. Food was great, we had the seafood paella.. oysters, and yellowfin ceviche. The cocktails were also tasty! Food

Walked in Saturday night for their night menu, available after 10:30. Ordered chicken, Brussels sprouts, and mushroom toastada. Can t decide what we liked the most, all we re great. Service was friendly from the hostess to our server.

Only the ambience and look of the restaurant is good, food taste is good but very tiny menu options,the price of food is high. The service was terrible, none of the servers had any kind of enthusiasm to have a welcoming conversation, we had to keep calling on them. It wasnt a pleasant experience.

I had a reservation with two of my friends last Friday and we were spoiled not only with delicious food but also very good service. We ordered the scallop ceviche, the tuna tartare, the Brussel sprouts and 2 of the tacos. The scallop ceviche was my favorite; you need to immerse the scallops with the lime juice and all other ingredients and it is the perfect texture, combination, full of flavor. The tuna tartare was delicious, the taste was 10 on 10, now the amount of tuna was questionable, probably a very thin layer but regardless it was extremely tasty. The Brussel sprouts should be a must have on all tables. It was crunchy, a little bit of spice, delicious side and tacos were very good, come with either flour or corn tortillas. We were discussing all night and at around 10:35pm, thats when the volume of the music got much louder. But before that, it was very pleasant to speak and listen to my friends. Just thought I would post a good review because it was a fun night with delicious food.

This place is awesome specially paintings . And food is so good .

Very unique!! And they have gluten free food!! The interior is so amazing!! Dietary restrictions: Gluten free Food : 5/5 |

Loved it!

I had the pleasure of dining at Selva Restaurant for a friends birthday dinner, and my overall experience left me with mixed feelings. The restaurants atmosphere was undeniably great, creating the perfect backdrop for our celebratory evening. The drinks were enjoyable, and the food was truly delicious. However, the shine was somewhat dimmed by a service hiccup. Some of our fellow diners received their main courses while others hadnt even received their appetizers, despite all of us arriving and ordering at the same time. This inconsistency was a bit disappointing, but the server we spoke to was extremely pleasant and attentive. She promptly addressed the issue with the manager, who assured us that our next visit would be smoother. In conclusion, Selva Restaurant offers a fantastic overall dining experience, with a great atmosphere, tasty drinks, and delicious food. While the initial service hiccup was disappointing, the restaurants commitment to addressing the issue leaves me hopeful for a more seamless experience on my next visit.

We drove 1 hour to celebrate our anniversary to Selva, we were so excited, the art in the walls makes it looks like a really cool place, BUT it was such a disappointing experience having dinner there. Waiter was kind of rude, and just a bad service, besides taking our order and bring in the food, not even a HI HOW ARE YOU?? not friendly at all! the worst service I have had in a long time! I had better service from waiters in cheaper places, or I guess I expected more of an expensive restaurant. Big problem was: I ordered Diet Pepsi, first one tasted like just water, I asked to change it, but second one came with same taste, like soda. I asked the waiter again if it was fountain pop maybe the machine was broken, he said he opened the can of Pepsi himself, looking at me like if I was crazy and I was giving him a hard time with my drink how come the pop didn t have a flavour.?. I asked if he could please bring me the pop to the table with just a glass of ice, after opening the can myself and trying it, again tasted like sparkling water, so I take a look to the can and turned out it was expired from 7 months ago. Waiter never came back after to check again if I wanted something else to drink, if everything was ok or even he didn t offer something else to drink, he totally avoid our table until where we where done with all food. Finally, he comes to the table and I told him about the expiration date, he didn t offer an apology or another option to drink, I had to tell him well I will just drink this one glass of water I have had all night, not even one refill of the water at least. For food We ordered tacos, they were good presentation and ok flavour, my partner ordered a steak with the side of fries, they bring the fries first and the steak after more than 15 minutes, so he was done eating the fries by the time his steak came to the table, he said the fries where the best, but the steak was a very bad one, we also had calamari it was ok. Chocolate dessert was just bad, looked so good, but was just no tasty.. We left so disappointed feeling like I would not come back to eat and spend $150 on such a bad customer service and ok food. OWNERS PLEASE tell your waitresses and waiters to be MORE FRIENDLY AND also to treat customers better, IS NOT SO HARD TO BE NICE AND TALK TO CLIENTS in a nice way, or to offer something in exchange when drinks are bad,,, I felt like I tipped the waiter for absolutely no reason, because his job was poorly done. Also, if prices are so high at least check expiration dates of food and drinks, please!

I had an amazing birthday experience at this place with my group of friends. You feel like you are immersed in a jungle, the food was great and the fusion was on point. Good service and great ambiance.

I reserved a table, I got there at the time of my reservation. The table was not ready so I waited. After 20 minutes of waiting I left. Unacceptable.

Great food, service and interesting atmosphere.

Went here at the time when it was super busy and trendy and it was great! Although a little pricey for drinks and food, we still had great service. Came back to try it again and it has died down tremendously. It is not the same vibe. The music is whack, it could put you to sleep especially on a weekend. It was more fun when they were playing afrobeats, latin music and house. A vibe that actually fit the atmosphere. It really is that place that you just go to one time and that is it. What a waste of good space.

Nothing immersive about this place I think they do not know what immersive means but this is not it. Only thing unique is the art work and the black lights but it is not immersive

I couldn t get inside because of my card id was on my phone (I forgot my wallet) this kind of thing never happens in Montreal or Ottawa

Excellent food

We ate a lobster paella, very tasty. The prices are resonable especially for Toronto. The music is good and not too loud, you can hear yourself talking all that in a beautiful setting Dietary restrictions: Many dishes included guacamole, as I have an intolerance my choices were limited

Selva is an inspired and thoughtfully curated space that is vibrant and fun to be in! I love staring at the art installations on the tvs while sipping the delicious mezcalita s.

Food was absolutely terrible. I love chef Nuits other ventures but this was a huge disappointment. The staff was nice and so was the esthetic. Honestly though, Im getting tired of restaurants being all esthetic.

Definitely not a great place to spend your money on. I was there with a party of 8 people and we were forced to pay 20% gratuity and pay everything in just one bill. Charging 20% of gratuity AND forcing 1 bill payment was definitely a bummer. We know how easy it is to split a bill by person and they would not allow us to do that. The food is ok as well as the drinks, nothing special, so making it hard to split the bill was definitely something we didn t think was worth the experience at this place. Toronto has a lot of places with great food and drinks for large parties you can enjoy, this one is definitely not one of them though.

Went for their happy hour. 1$ oysters and 6.5$ full sized pints. Oysters were good! The mixed drink did seem watered down or something , so I d suggest stick to beer / wine, which are both insane value. Would not eat a full sized dinner here as the prices and portions don t make sense for that, but will be back for the oysters and beer soon! Very friendly staff as well

Very beautiful place and great atmosphere and service! Try double whisky and coke and thank me after!

Funky little spots, food was quick & tasty. Beer and wine list is compact but good enough, lots of cocktail options.

Had a great time! We had mocktails, tacos, chips and red pepper dip (soooo good), a brussels sprouts appetizer that was delicious - I think the best brussels sprouts I ve ever had Loved the murals and black light effect Our servers were great Friendly, fun, kind, sociable Overall really fun

Overpriced, uncooked food...

Fix the table

beautiful restaurant, great location, and friendly staff, however the chicken tacos appeared to be undercooked leading to food poisoning. The staff indicated that the chicken just appeared that way because of the cut of the piece, however, it was indeed undercooked and led to health issues after the fact

The restaurant is very unique with glow paint but the service was extremely slow

Very unique décore. Nice music and service. However, the food is kinda overpriced :( taco was good but brussel sprouts was too burnt

I m giving it two stars because the food and ambience was actually good. The service was abysmal. We weren t acknowledged at all after being seated for almost 20 minutes. Once our food came out we were ignored until I could flag someone down to give us the cheque. Come here in a large group or you don t even exist. This was part of a special night with my wife and this place ruined it. I will not be returning.

Our first visit and found the food and service amazing! The staff are very friendly and attentive. The atmosphere was definitely fun and unique. The Brussel spouts are a must try.

Our recent experience at selva was marked by a daring exploration of their drink offerings. While the drinks carried a robust punch, their overpowering sweetness might be too much for those with a preference for subtler flavors. On the decor front, its evident that a considerable amount of effort has gone into creating an ambiance that stands out. However, personally, it didnt quite align with my taste. Nonetheless, kudos to the team for their creativity and commitment to a unique atmosphere.

Such a disgrace. Dont go there at all cause you will get treated so poorly specially if you want to use the washroom after certain hours. They will accuse u and yell at u! We were sitting outside in their dome and when we wanted to go in to use the washroom the security acted as if we re criminals or something! The service is very bad, their behaviour is horrible, no respect for customers at all!!! It doesn t worth your time and money to spend there!!! Disappointed!!!

OMG terrible experience EVER!!!!!!! Firstly we had to wait for a long time (almost more than an hour) to be able to dine in their domes outside even though we had a reservation but the manager and the servers were pretty kind. HOWEVER, be aware that you might be accused and get cursed by the ASIAN security guy! Omg! What a waste of breath that you have to explain that you re just a customer trying to use the washroom. He used the F word to us ladies without even us saying anything rude to him!!! He just yelled and was super ignorant. As a woman i felt pretty scared and not safe! Spending more than $300 and get afraid and shaken at the end of the night? No thank you i ll pass! Do yourself a favor go to a different place where at least you wont be scared to just use washrooms!!!! Words cant describe my disappointment and fear. Literally my heart s still pounding ..

This restaurant and its security guard is absolutely ridiculous. Definitely not worth the time and the money. Save that couple of bucks and go to a better restaurant with better service. Truly dissatisfied. Food : 2/5 |

If i could give zero star, I would. Avoid at all costs. It s pricy, noisy, slow service and rude staff. Ridiculous!

I think i had the worst interaction of all the time. Rude and slow staff. Specially the asian security guard!!! Veryyyy disappointed. Please do yourself a favour and spend your money on better food out there. Their decoration is not even a wow. Overhyped by food influencers for no reason!!!

Not Satisfied at all. I recently visited this restaurant and unfortunately had a disappointing experience. The service was consistently poor, the food was overpriced for the quality, and the security guard displayed rude behavior. Food

JESUS! The rudeness of the staff is something else at this place. Overpriced food, not worth it. Got treated so badly. Don t get me started on how rude the asian security guy was!

Not the best place! Avoid!

WORST SERVICE EVER!

I ve never experienced a worst treatment from a security person in my life. Rude, aggressive and disrespectful. Definitely I do not recommend this place, specially if you are a woman.