1434 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1Y7, Canada
A wine bar in the heart of Little Portugal, with a 400+ bottle list focused on low-intervention and natural wines, and a small plates food menu for wine nerds.
Midfield is my favourite place!! The wine list is wonderful with special descriptions under each wine, there was this wonderful creamy and textured chardonnay blend which I am still dreaming about . Not only a wine bar, midfield is also a food gem in the city! the chef has a farm where the vegetables are grown with love and you can tell, there are very creative/thoughtful dishes with the best seasonal ingredients. I have especially loved when celtuce is in season and on the menu, but year round the salmon crudo in its different iterations always hits the spot. Beyond the food and wine, the atmosphere is warm and very cozy. Everyone working is always incredibly knowledgeable and passionate, and they seem to have an uncanny knack for recommending what I should drink, its like we have the same palate. If you're looking for a place with amazing wine, outstanding food go to Midfield!!!!
We had the most wonderful experience at Midfield last night. The food and wine was spectacular (salmon crudo, caraflex cabbage, pork kofta and the best fries in the City)! Thank you to our server Kate, who was so warm, engaging and knowledgable about the wine list! We will be back! Midfield is a true treasure in our City!
A small confusion on entry re seating. Was promptly scolded by server, should have left but we decided to stay. Immediately felt like an unwelcome chore.
What a gem in the city! Fabulous wine list, beautiful food and even better service. Loved to have learned that majority of the food is grown on the chefs farm! What a great date spot
The experience at this wine bar was mixed. The wine selection was quite okay, and the food quality we tried, i.e. the Salmon Crudo, was very good. However, the music didn't quite match the ambience of the place. Jazz (and definitely not hip hop) would probably have been a better fit for the atmosphere of a wine bar. The service left something to be desired, as the host seemed more engaged in chatting with guests at the bar rather than attending to other patrons. While the decent wine and very good food were positive aspects, the overall experience could be improved with better music selection and more attentive service.
I had a disappointing experience at here last night. We ordered a $130 bottle of red wine, but it quickly turned into a nightmare. The waitress struggled to open the bottle and eventually returned with the wine in a jar, claiming there was an issue but that she had filtered it. The wine tasted like vinegar, likely due to improper storage conditions. When I asked to send it back, the owner became hostile. After some back and forth, he grudgingly admitted the wine was off but accused us of not understanding what makes a good wine. As someone from France, with a deep appreciation for fine wine, I can confidently say this was far from normal. I expected much better from a restaurant at this price point. I won’t be returning.
Great wine bar located on Dundas W Toronto. The ambience was amazing and the wine selection was comprehensive. However, the biggest surprise for me was the food. It surpassed my expectations. We ordered Pedro Ximenez wine - which we rarely see in most wine bars. The wine itself was interesting but the sherry notes were too prominent for my liking. The food was excellent. We picked the kampachi crudo (my fave), squash, gnocchi (least fave) and the market fish. The nori jam on the kampachi was the highlight for me. Additionally, it was great to see the menu is seasonal. All in all, it was a lovely experience and I’d recommend it!
Such a great, cozy environment surrounded by wine and plants! Staff is super lovely and friendly. Great variety of wine and interesting dishes to choose from. I went for the hen of the woods mushroom dish, rarely see it being on menu and it was tasty! Definitely recommend and will be back.
What a lovely place!! A friend and I shared some little plates and wine. The service was great, and all the food was delicious. We can t stop thinking about the roasted white chocolate dessert! Will definitely be back.
Friendly & knowledgeable service staff! Cozy vibes, great wine and amazing food! YUM Food
was at cry baby gallery they other day with friends and wanted a quick snack/drink. we ended up at midfield and were so happy with it. great wine choices and nice staff. we had a few treats that we all okay, nothing crazy. pickled veg, fries and salmon curdo. would suggest as mainly a drink spot.
Lovely wine bar w amazing selection and staff that will happily lead you to a delicious new wine to try. Great date night!
Love the crudo & ambience
Wine was good, service was unusual and a bit rude, atmosphere was fine though.
Very overpriced for what it is, for food at least. Felt pushed out by the service even when the place wasn t busy. Wont come back
Wonderful Wine Bar with exceptional service, very knowledgeable and the man working there looks like those biblical images of Jesus (but cool).He has to be the owner. Highly recommend if near Dundas great vibes in Jesus Name.
The wine tasted better because Kate R brought the vibess with her seductive wine descriptions and personalized, informative recommendations.
Great spot with amazing food and wine. Highly recommend
I have been to midfield multiple times over the past 4 years and this place continues to surprise me. The wine and service are excellent and pair well with the atmosphere. However, the food at midfield is undoubtedly the highlight of the experience. The food is brought in from their supporting farm and the innovation, creativity, and flavours chef mark and the team bring to their dishes is mind blowing. I believe this place is highly underrated and I would recommend this place to anyone and highly advise you to indulge on the food they have to offer.
Great spot! Very cozy
We stopped in at midfield for a glass of wine before dinner with my 89 year old Grandma who is a notoriously picky person. The lovely human serving us (Gabriel!) was so patient with her bringing her sample after sample of wine to find a glass that she liked. We each loved the recommendations he gave and it was so sweet the patience he had with my grandma. She couldn t stop talking about how much she enjoyed the experience and service for the rest of the night lol. Thank you Midfield!!!
Great atmosphere. Really cozy and bustling space. Service is friendly and knowledgeable about the wine.
I was just here tonight with my partner. We were seated at the bar by the owner Giuseppe and I just wanted to share how much of a good time we had! Cozy and laid back environment with wonderful service by Giuseppe and staff. Definitely looking forward to coming back and trying more of the drink list.
A quaint spot with the best wine That I have ever tasted! The service was exceptional and the vibe was lovely. Definitely visiting this sweet, charming wine bar with friends again!
One of our go to wine spots in the neighbourhood. Always have a great and unique selection, super friendly staff, and the owner is always generous and thankful. Check them out, you won t be disappointed :)
I would give this place 0 stars. The place is really noisy & overrated. The worst part: the unfriendly, rude, and not welcoming hostess. Giuseppe has to do something about it, meanwhile, do not come!
Good ambiance, good service. We got seated right away at night on a weekday. Its a nice place to grab a drink but it s also on the expensive end. We grabbed a total of 3 glasses of wine for two people. We ordered the following. 2018 Rkatsiteli - it was okay 2020 Fattori Mani di Luna (the special that they had listed) - good glass 2018 Cotes du Jura (as per waitress recommendation) - better than your average wine but not worth ordering The only one worth ordering is the Fattori Mani di Luna, a blend of Sangoviese and Trebbiano that has earthy, rustic, and mild red fruit notes. Acidic and bubbly, it was quite enjoyable. We didn t order any food, will have to come back to try their menu.
This is the best bar in Toronto! Delicious wine, all of the servers have great recommendations. Amazing vibe. Get the crudo! And get the pickled vegetables from the chefs farm
Truly one of the Toronto greats - wonderful, warm room - intriguing and delicious food - lots and lots of delicious wine. Proper hospitality. Please don t change.
Lovely spot and wine list, but service was lacking and we got a fairly cold reception from the person who greeted us. We expected more from here.
Best wine bar in the city! None of these new places can compare
Lovely patio and great wines and food. Vegetarian friendly!
So many good wine bars willing to offer helpful info and tips, check out other local bars for more hospitality
Went here last night for a little snack and glass of wine. The owner Giuseppe was wonderful, my server Kate was also exceptional. Watching my food be prepared by the chef (Elaina) was fascinating, and I could tell right away how talented she was. The food was extraordinary, same goes for the wine. Will definitely be coming back here. Thanks Giuseppe and Kate!
theyve turned into one incredible wine bottle shop thing. Theres a wine or bevvie for everyone. Also have a fridge stock piled of tasty treats from their chef. Wines are always rotating so always something new. Try their baked items, this miso thing is insane. Also the donut.
Great selection of unique wines and take home food!
Beautiful patio, great wines, helpful and kind staff, funky location. Limited menu, but may just have been the timing coming out of lockdown.
Ambiance and staff were great! Food selection is small but delicious excellent spot for a date or out with the girls!
Everything lived up to the hype. Giuseppe has built something special at Midfield. Great date spot or place to catch up with an old friend. Will be back!
An incredible selection of wine, amazing staff, and a beautiful patio! Midfield is truly a gem in this city and one of the reasons Dundas W is such a great neighbourhood!
Nice quiet patio with an impressive selection of wines.
Cozy I think would be the best way to describe the atmosphere. Small and quaint patio out back that makes for a great date place. Great selection of natural wines. Food menu is limited but everything is excellent. Well worth a walk and a visit.
The best staff. Interesting products. Simple, delicious food. I dare you to walk out of there without buying something from their shop.
We had a really amazing experience! Friendly, attentive staff who truly cared, great wine, delicious food, cozy patio. Perfect for date night, girls night, catching up with friends- everything! Will definitely be back soon!
Great wine selection (extensive natural selection). Small selection of food but it was all delicious (I find small menus tend to have better quality). Giuseppe (the owner) had great recommendations and tasting notes too. Will definitely go back!
Delicious food and wine. Cute patio, helpful, friendly and attentive staff. 10/10.
Midfield is our favourite local spot for so many reasons. Not only are they accommodating, gracious and knowledgable, but with every visit we fall more in love with the staff and vibe. One of our favourite things to do is let the staff choose our wine adventure - highly recommend! This is a perfect spot to enjoy great wine, complimentary fare and a relaxing atmosphere.
If there was a 10 star option I would pick that. The tartar....was just WOW
Awesome wines, amazing service!
Yessss one of the best wine bars I ve been to in a while. Took us a while to get seated but we just went bar hopping until they called us and it was worth the wait. Ambiance is chic-zen vibes, candles, music. Kitchen was closed by the time we arrived BUT the truffle chips and olives almost stole the show. And the wine! Wow. Started w the Cab Franc rose wine and made our way to the Portugal red. Yum! Shout out to Alex the best server on Dundas. Def a place u can spend A lot of time at easily. I literally saw people falling in love all around me. I shall return! Only next time I ll have a date! #alextwins #notapothic #trufflechips #greenteabeer #winebars
Nothing but love for this spot. Food is always good. Wine list is amazing. Atmosphere is cozy and inviting. Perfect place for a date or to celebrate a birthday or catch up with old friends! I have enjoyed every visit!
Amazing boutique wine bar, amazing selection of glass wines that change every week! Loved the experience! The food was spectacular! And the team was wonderful ! For sure to come again! Must go to !
Love this place. The atmosphere is cozy and not pretentious at all. Amazing selection of wines with very knowledgeable staff. Shout out to Sean who gives the best wine descriptions and really enhanced the tasting experience.
Best wine bar in town. Love the food, the wine selection and the atmosphere! Feels like a little slice of Europe!
Huge variety of wines, nice atmosphere and the staff is very knowledgeable
Amazing place!!!! Boutique wine bar, we came off busy hour so we had the place to ourselves. Refreshing to see an appetizer selection that is new to me. We sampled several wines, cheeses and meat and I finished off with a delicious port. Well done! Will be back for sure.
Fantastic food and skin wine!! Fun and knowledgeable staff!!!
Great wine selection
The wine selection is impressive, the descriptions of wines absolutely spectacular. Whoever wrote it, great job! So fun and creative. The food is really good tho, Ive had a cheese plate, and the delicious fried white chocolate dessert. My friend had some fries, also tasty. With a couple of glasses of wine to top it off, each better than the one before, we went home satisfied but slightly agitated with the service quality. We were there on a Saturday night and there was one server on 4 tables but I still had to repeatedly remind servers to bring forgotten parts of our order. They were unorganized and had little to none knowledge when I asked about the wine selection, werent able to even differentiate a dry wine from a sweet one.
We had dinner with these folks on July 10, Covid Phase 2. It was a beautiful evening on their patio. The menu was fresh, delicious and unique. The service from the owner was excellent and hilarious! Thank you!
The patio is nice. Items are a bit pricy
Everythings overpriced. The service is professional if a little absent-minded
Christopher is a certified sommelier and will pick you a selection based on questions he asks you. Very attentive and intuitive service. This is the most important time to support local. Instead of the LCBO think about going here and getting something that is personally selected and special.
Midfield is the best! The bottle shop is so beautiful, and Friday night dinner was super yummy and easy to put together. Also, Annette is 5 stars +++
Pretty nice cozy wine bar. I expected a bit more given my knowledge that the wine list is curated by Christopher Sealy (Alo). The wines were mostly just ok. Nothing Id write home about or want to seek out and buy. The food was good. I dont know if I would necessarily come back...the wine by the glass list was still kind of paltry. Can someone please bring back Mad Crush Wine Bar?
Very helpful staff, great wines, great food
Best wine bar in town, hands down! Amazing selection of wines from all over the world, and a short but delicious menu.
I wish I could visit every night. Great foods and wines, coziest atmosphere.
Really neat little wine bar in Little Portugal. I was looking for a place just like this tonight and Jenny helped guide me through the wine list and made my night really enjoyable. The wine styles on the expansive list are not in my typical wheelhouse at all but she was very helpful, and the celery root remoulade salad was awesome, too. This is really a cool spot. Highly recommended.
Had a great Saturday evening here!
Amazing wine menu
Absolutely adore this place. Their wine selection is impressive. One of my favourite wine bottles there is Georgian Saperavi. Rich and flavorful. Just $45 bottle
We did a staff evening recently. Loved the wine tasting advice (not high brow - knowledgeable but fun) and the tapas / charcuterie.
Really interesting and thoughtful wine selection and the owner knows why he carries what. Try the Musar Jeune
Excellent wine list, definitely the place to go if you want to try different wines, I was positively surprised by each of the glass I ve had and was unable to guess which wine it was. Waitress was very passionate about wines and would take time to describe the winery and story of the wine. They keep changing their selection, we will go back for sure. Nothing pretentious, just good wines with other wine lovers! Good to know: they have a terrace!
Really delicious food and wine, with a great patio! We couldnt decide what to order so we left ourselves in our servers hands. Adrian did a wonderful job choosing dishes and pairing wines. We also enjoyed the relaxed pacing of the meal, perfect for a Saturday afternoon. Thanks Adrian!
Wonderful selection of wines. Great patio. Good variety of foods and snacks. A place to hang out with your friends for casual, unpretentious drinks.
Amazing food, wine and service!
Way overpriced for food.. nice interiors.. and they wouldnt separate our bills.. staff were attentive and nice..
Staff are friendly, super hard working, and insanely knowledgeable about wines. This is the spot to find and discover new wines, prices are fair. Wonderful place to come, have a glass, and just relax and have fun.
Fantastic selection of wine, beautifully decorated and great service
Excellent wine selection, good cheese selection, nice ambiance. Friendly service. Scallops were EXCELLENT. Minus one star because the sharing plates were a little overpriced ($25 for three small pcs of cheese), but maybe thats the name of the game if you want to pay your rent without serving full meals. Quiet enough on a Thursday night to have a good conversation with a friend in a lovely environment.
Good selection of wines and tasty snacks.
If you like wine. This is the place. Cozy and cool vibes here
Wine tasting wasnt particularly good. Prices were also high.
Maybe we didnt come on a busy day, but holy cow is this restaurant a hidden treasure. The food - though small - is absolutely wonderful and is crafted with such thought and consideration for every step of the meal. Expect to spend some money, not because its expensive, but because you will want to try everything on the menu.
Guaranteed good time. Always great bartenders, ready with a recco
Awesome!
Im still partial to Archive down the road, but Midfield is a solid option. Nice decor, friendly staff. Food menu looks interesting, but with the few snacks we got I was satisfied, but not blown away. Overall a solid spot.
Excellent wine list. Had the charcuterie/cheese board, which was delicious.
Cozy little place with a fantastic wine menu and a great food.
This place is busy, and rightly so. The menu has some really great items and the wine list is quite extensive. For such a small space, theyve really managed to make the most of it. My only criticism would be toward the service. I understand that things move a little slower the busier the place gets, but the servers were grouped by the bar chatting with each other instead of waiting on their tables. In a space as small as this wine bar is, it is very noticeable when you are being ignored by your server.
Tiny space. When the door is open its freezes up the whole space in the winter
Delicious rich yet delicate food. Great dimmed atmosphere and quiet spot.
If you re reading this review and you haven t been to Midfield, go. Excellent wine, even better vibe, dark enough for my taste, and the best fries in the city.
Amazing and original wine list (including by the glass) at affordable price Food quality meets the wine for perfect pairing. For security, booking is adviced
Fantastic wine and great food. Plates can be both shared or enjoyed individually. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. Great place for an evening meal.
Unique and great wine selection. Try orange wine from Spain. Delicious!
Friendly staff, good food and great wines!
Lots of wines to choose from in a nice environment to relax in.
Excellent wine excellent food.
Quaint and cute. Delicious snacks and beverages! A must try
Casual spot with a great natural wine selection and some delicious food as well
Amazing wine list!!!
Service is below average.
In a city with a small number of excellent wine bars, this may be top of the list.
Its good wine and food, great date atmosphere. Very much a wine bar
A good place to gather a few friends or go on a date. It s loud though, so it would allow for sitting close... good fries, variety of wines. Not a place for big groups though - space doesn t accommodate bigger groups and reservations only for those who are having dinner.
Everything was lovely and delicious but way over priced
Midfield s wine selection it s too die for. They have a wide array of wines by the glass. Some common popular kind and a few interesting and rare find which make the trip down to ossington worth it!
Midfield 100% lives up to its reputation. My husband and I went for dinner last night and were blown away by the delicious wines, food, and exquisite service. Our server, Helen, helped us choose what to eat (she suggested 4-6 dishes for two people), and could describe each wine we ordered in detail. We had the beef flank tartare, the glazed rutabaga and the hen of the wood mushrooms. The flavours were very well balanced in each dish, but the beef flank tartare was exceptionally good - highly recommended. The food and wine we had was excellent, but, again, we were so impressed with the service. Another group came in and slightly encroached on our space, and Helen insisted on bringing us a drink on the house. The owner(?) also personally apologised to us. It was totally unnecessary but a nice touch showing that Midfield cares about ensuring their patrons have a great experience. In a city full of a million restaurants I want to try and will likely only go to once (if at all), we will definitely be back to Midfield. Hopefully sooner rather than later.
Fabulous - Food was great, Jenny was awesome!
Great & Fine .
Fantastic wine selection. Small and intimate little restaurant with food that is designed for strictly pairing purposes.
Nice patio
Exceptional wine list, well-informed and friendly staff, nice patio, and a great unpretentious ambiance. Good for dates or for hanging out with friends. Thoughtful menu varies seasonally and is good for some bites.
Good service. Cozy atmosphere. Lots of wine to choose from.
Went here the other night with business partners. Reservations were made over the phone and super pleasant. Table was ready for us when we got there. We each ordered a main, a drink, cheese board and desert. Everything was great. I love the produce used and the presentation. Portions arent huge but you get to try lots of different items. I see a lot of mentions of price in reviews and I dont know where those come from. The price point is exactly where it should be for the size and portion you get. Some of the dishes are very adventurous with flavors and combinations, to success. Try it!
Great service, excellent wine and a lovely atmosphere. A neighborhood favourite.
Yummy!