Casa Madera offers a cool atmosphere and great music that sets the mood just right. While the food may not be exceptional, it still hits the spot. Overall, it's a nice spot to unwind and enjoy a casual meal. read more

My friend and I went to Casa Madera for dinner on Saturday night and we had a great experience! The venue itself is beautifully decorated with a lot of natural woods and plants and low lighting. They had live entertainment, including a DJ, bassist, and dancers. They serve a cocktail with cinnamon that they light on fire at your table. Overall, the atmosphere is very exciting but it's still quiet enough to enjoy a conversation with the people you are dining with! Our waiter was very knowledgeable about the menu and made some great recommendations. They suggest you get plates for sharing which is exactly what we did. We had the shrimp ceviche, grilled octopus, fattush salad, and seasonal veggies which was roasted carrots in a yogurt sauce. My favourite dish was the grilled squid and least favourite was the salad. Overall though, everything was well cooked and seasoned nicely! I also tried the non-alcoholic sangria and it was good. It tasted similar to a fruity orange juice. Expect to spend at least $100 per person here for a nice dinner experience. I will definitely be back and would recommend this restaurtuarnt if you are looking for a good atmosphere and good medditeranean food in Toronto. read more

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An incredibly unique dining experience in the city that transports you to a resort in the middle of a Toronto winter. The lighting was very dim, quite romantic for a date night and the live music was a bonus. We had a guitar player perform directly in front of our table. Drink presentation and taste was top notch, all the food was equally delicious. I came here for a birthday celebration, as much fun as it was, it was a splurge and not budget friendly. For a table of 2, the grand total was between $500-600 (2 drinks each, 2 appetizers, 2 mains and 1 dessert) read more

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Our waiter Marcelo was lovely, passionate, polite, knowledgeable, professional, and very service-oriented. He truly made our night along with the other staff and performers. read more

The cocktail menu was extensive, drinks innovative with refreshing concepts. Raw bar appetizers were excellent as was the heirloom tomato salad. They made a mistake and our appetizers came out at the same time as our entrees. There was literally nowhere to put them on the table. So the server admitted it was a mistake and took the entrees away however they must have put the entrees under the heat lamp while we finished the apps (20min) because when the entrees were served they were dry and overcooked. The striped bass was inedible. The Dover sole was ruined. I'm sure it would've been perfectly cooked if they had not made the mistake with the timing. For 70$ an entree is this is unacceptable. They did not comp the dish. read more

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Food 4/5: pretty good but portions are on the small side and just above average quality Price 1/5: really pricy for what you get. I asked if I could bring a cake for my friend's birthday and they said it was a $15 cutting fee per person. I think they win the award for highest cale cutting fee in town Ambiance 5/5: really nice inside with background musicians read more

Brings a whole new element to Toronto. Can't wait to go back again and enjoy another cocktail EXPERIENCE. This place is fire. I personally loved the Atmosphera (gin based cocktail with SMOKE) and the Solstice (tequila based and that's literally on FIRE). My husband had the old fashioned and they put it together in front of you. Food was also on point! It's the oysters and surf and turf for me. Also, they had live string instruments that paired so well with the DJ, creating a very cool atmosphere. Servers were also very knowledgeable and professional. It's a whole v i b e and I look forward to returning! read more

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We booked this restaurant because it was supposedly the number #1 restaurant in downtown Toronto. If you are looking for good food. Don't do it. If you are looking for a pretty place with drinks , very nice ambiance. Pace of the meal was off. We waited 40 min for entrees. Food was sweated out under a heat lamp and nothing spectacular. If you normally fine wine and dine, this place doesn't register. Meal started out with decent starter and salad. Burrata / tomato Salad 3.5/5 ( good flavors) Hamachi appetizer 3.5 /5 Duck and beef Tacos 1/5 ( they recommended, way too chewy and sweated out under heat lamp ) Steak 2/5 (medium rare , came out med ) Lobster 3/5 ( bit chewy ) Overall , service and decor was good. I was hoping for a epic food journey. This one did not hit the spot. read more

As the supposed Tulum of Toronto, this restaurant came with plenty of hype and flair. The interior is beautiful, and they curate an easygoing jungle party vibe from their service down to the music. The service was great, but the food was definitely a miss to me. My favourite bite of the evening was the hamachi crudo, but most of the dishes were simply average and missed for a variety of reasons - whether they were underseasoned and had no punch to them, were simply flat in flavour, or just didn't have the right balance. The cocktails were quite interesting, though I felt they were more flair than substance and again were missing the balance in flavours. The one dessert I really liked was the peanut butter mousse, as the sponge toffee with peanut butter mousse and chocolate sauce came together for a great bite (crunchies are my favourite chocolate bar!). Other than that, their menu was definitely creative and presentation was beautiful, but there's always room for improvement. Overall I thought it was pretty overpriced for what it was as well, and I probably wouldn't come back here for the food - maybe for drinks only, as the vibe was nice. read more

Casa Madera is a piece of Tulum that was transported to downtown Toronto. From the second you walk through the door, the sights and smells took me back to an evening dining in the jungle. From the decor to the music to the aromas...this restaurant does a fabulous job of capturing the tulum vibes. If you have ever been to tulum and dined in the jungle you will be familiar with the Smokey incense that is spread around the majority of the jungle restaurant dining rooms. At casa madera you will be tantalized with similar aromas as the wait staff smudge the room every so often throughout the evening with an aromatic incense. Not only do they offer a selection of traditional South American fare but their cocktail list is extensive and creative. I was shocked to see the hearty ticket price of 20+ dollars for most drinks, however they do not let you down both with delicious flavours and outstanding drama (many drinks are presented with smoke, lit on fire or topped with a balloon of foam). For dinner we decided to share multiple dishes to get a good sampling of the menu. We started with the grilled octopus and tuna timbale. The octopus was the best I have eaten in Toronto as it was buttery and sat atop the most velvety corn purée. The tuna timbale was a tartar style dish with an Asian twist. It was topped with a foam that added an interesting contrast to the soft and succulent tuna and dressed with a savory ponzu sauce. We then had the grilled vegetable salad. The veggies were charred perfectly and sat atop a pile of grilled lettuces. This dish was smoky and was the perfect compliment to the tuna dish. We then had the shrimp tacos. I was totally sceptical to pay over 20$ for tacos, however they were worth every penny. The tortillas are homemade, freshly pressed and topped with perfectly cooked shrimp and a zesty slaw. We agreed that they were on par, if not better, than most of the tacos we ate while in Mexico. Overall Casa Madera was an amazing experience and I cannot wait to return to sample more of their delicious offerings. This restaurant just opened and is already a hot spot so make sure to get a reservation in advance. read more

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The ambience is pretty nice it's a little too light for my taste however, if you're into that kind of thing, it's great! Food is on point and the drinks are delicious. Service is fairly on point though it felt a little fabricated. However, it's all good! At the end of the day, I enjoyed my meal and drinks with my company. read more

My boyfriend and I came here to have dinner just for a night out. We saw the restaurant while it was still preparing for opening opened was really drawn to its modern style interiors with wood elements. Atmosphere: The restaurant has a very lively vibe with live music and musicians playing their instruments while wandering around the restaurant. It was a Saturday night so naturally, it was super busy. We were seated at a table by the bar and by the main path of travel for waiters and guests so it was a bit crowded. The music was honestly too loud as well which made the dinning experience more difficult to enjoy fully. Also, I would caution those who may be extremely sensitivie to scents (i.e people who can't stand even light perfumes), they had an entertainer dancing around with some incense. It didn't bother me but might not be appealing to all. Food: The menu is based on traditional Mexican cuisine with French and Japanese influences. We ordered the Whipped Aubergine with their pita made in-house and the Bahia Vieira to start. Then we got the Dover Sole entrée and the A la Roca wagyu. Our favorite was the wagyu. It was cooked to rare and served on a hot stone. Very tender and tasty especially when adding the wine jus and triple inferno salt. For dessert, we ordered a Match Mango Cheesecake that was Gluten-free and vegan. Very interesting concept but it was too sweet for my taste. Service: Our server Jana was amazing! She was super helpful and made sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed. She even came down to our seated level to talk to us since it was quite loud. I was especially surprised when she brought the executive chef Olivier out after I asked a question about the ingredients of the vegan/Gluten free Matcha Mango Cheesecake. I have my own patisserie side business so I naturally I was curious. The gesture was really appreciated and definitely won't be forgotten! It was a good first experience. We will definitely return to try other things on the menu and maybe even go for lunch or early dinner so we can actually see the architectural and interior design! read more

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Brunch was delicious, the casa omelette was exquisite, the dish presentation was appealing, the services exceeded my expectations, and the restaurant decor Tulum style. read more

Worst non-experience ever! We made a reservation and added a note to ask for a high chair for a toddler. Everything looked fine, we called the day before to make sure that they had the note and that everything was ok. A man on the phone assured us that it was the case. When we showed up the next day two very rude ladies at the reception desk told us that we couldn't access the restaurant because it was "21+". For a Sunday lunch...unbelievable! read more

A wonderful experience, exceptional cocktails (artistic), fantastic food and exquisite atmosphere. A very big plus was the tremendously professional service by Sai. He made our evening exceptional. Highly recommend. read more

"Classy, beautiful, dynamic venue! The food was impeccable from appetizer to entree to dessert and the service was excellent! Perhaps my new go-to place for special occasions! I strongly recommend this amazing restaurant!" read more

Excellent food. Is expensive but definitely worth going if you have a special occasion or want to have a nice date night. Drinks were awesome too. read more

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Worst experience of my life especially due to management being careless. It seems I'd have to be an influencer for them to care. This whole experience has been unfortunate as my friends and colleagues had good experiences previously now I can't stomach returning or recommending. read more

Made a reservation on Open Table (you can make one there or on their website) for 8:45pm. Before arriving we got 2 text messages to confirm the reservation. It was explained to basically not be late and if we didn't show up for the reservation, you would be charged $25 per guest on the res. It was also explained that there is a time limit to dine of 1 hour and 45 minutes. When we arrived (on time) we had to wait a short bit to be seated. The tables and seats are very close together but that didn't really bother me. Our server Roberts was amazing! Super friendly, was quick to give recommendations and check on us throughout the meal. His customer service and friendliness really made the experience great aside from the food. I ordered the POG cocktail and it was delicious! I expected the cocktail to come out in an experience like with the fire as I saw on Instagram and TikTok but it didn't, kind of a bummer. I first ordered the Chile pulpo & that was delicious. The 2 pieces of octopus were huge and that corn puree that came with it was SO flavorful and had a kick of spice. I then ordered the arrachera tacos which were delicious. The meat was well seasoned and juicy despite being cut into mini cubes. Overall I really enjoyed the meal. read more

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awesome vibe! great food and drinks! all around great atmosphere! love it here and would highly recommend

My colleague had a severe allergy attack here due to server and manager error. They followed up advising they'd make it right then ignored her when the time came therefore following through on nothing. I will no longer be taking my clients here. Do the right thing, Casa Madera. read more

Went here to celebrate a birthday and I was very disappointed to say the least. The reviews made it seem like it was such an amazing experience but it was lacking. First off, the restaurant is super dark for dinner, you can barely see the menu. For a pretty expensive restaurant, I thought they would at least give you some bread or a complimentary starter as some of the other upscale restaurants i've been too, but they don't. The drinks were pricey at $25 a glass, which was also pretty disappointing as it was lacking flavour. Some of them do come with a theatrical "show" which I guess is what you're paying for (but definitely not worth it). The food was just okay as well, nothing I was blown away by. Portions are extremely small. Like another person said in their review, the waitress tried to double charge me for my entree, and then double charged my friends bill as well. I understand mistakes happen but over charging on not one, but two bills feels a bit unorganized and mismanaged, and I can't help but think how many other people they have "over charged" and haven't noticed. So definitely triple check your bills! I felt terrible bringing my guest here for their birthday as it was not up to par with the price you pay to eat here. I definitely wouldn't come here again. You're really just paying for the aesthetic of the restaurant, which isn't that good to begin with. Everything is pretty below average, definitely not worth the price you pay. I've had a better meal at Kelseys. read more

Casa madera was spectacular Started with oysters & Albondiga which were so yummy! Shared arrachera & tiger shrimp tacos, preferred the arrachera but both were great. Ended with a peanut butter mousse which may have been my favourite-so fun, so tasty. read more

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We had an outstanding dinner, celebrating 2 birthdays. the food was incredible and service amazing thanks to our waiter Roberts. definitely a must for dinning in Toronto. read more

Overrated. Service was awful. None of the servers knew who was eating what. we noticed this was a trend at all tables--deer in head lights situation. it's unfortunate because the food was good. Also, went with a mixed crowd, 20s and early 30s and we couldn't talk or hear each other. The DJ was good, but don't expect to have conversation, or at least expect to be yelling and leaning in the whole time. Recommendation, go somewhere else. read more

Had dinner there last night. Best place in the city. Such a vibe and the food is incredible. Ask for Roberts to be your server - he's great!

Waiter kept coming too often. The table was so small nothing fit on it so when the tacos were ready we were still working on the ceviche and both could not fit on the table. By the time we were ready for the tacos they were cold and hardened. The drinks were average. The worst part was that it was so loud in there you had to scream to talk to the other person. read more

Please don't even bother with this place. It brands of self as classy and elegant, however they let drunk idiots in and they crowd the bar and you can't even sit properly at the table. My husband was getting elbows in the back. We left before we even got our appetizers. And it wasn't just us - the table next to us was also complaining. This is a beautiful restaurant but they let yahoos in and it ruins the whole thing. read more

Great service, food and atmosphere. Servers were very attentive and could navigate the menu really well. Two of us shared the Aji Panca Tuna, Heirloom Tomato salad, two TAQUERIA choices, and truffle risotto that were all very tasty with surprisingly large portions so no dessert. We found the wine menu had some good wines but the menu was a bit limited. We were also thoroughly entertained by the chic decor, music (augmented with an electric cello performer) and theatrical cocktails being served all around. Overall, very pricy but a great overall experience. read more