I celebrated my birthday dinner here at Edulis. Reservations are fairly challenging to get, but compared to a lot of US restaurants, it was a piece of cake. It took about 40 seconds to sell out all reservations for the month of August, so there was enough time for me to book a 6:30pm dinner reservation, instead of scrambling for ANY feasible timeslot in some US Michelin stars that book out in less than 5 seconds. All you need is confidence in the exact time and date you want to book, and chances are, it is available on reservation drop. I really loved the food here, but it was also the longest dinner in my life, clocking in at 5 hours, which honestly was tiring and it could've been faster. We started with some amuse bouche like the anchovy pincho which features ingredients like olives that I am not particularly fond of, but I nonetheless enjoyed it. There was also lobster mushroom potato that is fairly creamy and the charred eggplant with dill, which featured a flaky, buttery pastry. After that comes 6 savory courses. Bluefin Tuna - flown in, something they don't typically offer. The bluefin tuna had zero toughness - it was so easy to eat and just a simple cutting with a fork did the trip to cut into smaller pieces to consume. So smooth. Blue Goose Farm Tomato with Shrimp - tomato is a gel-like consistency which was strange but somehow works. The shrimp was fairly solid Nova Scotia Scallop - also very fresh and the caviar paired well with the seemingly creamy sauce Charcoal Grilled Bluefin Tuna Belly - nice charcoal flavor and the tuna meat is fairly smooth, though not as tender as the first course Skate with Butifarra Stuffed Pasta Shell - pasta was overcooked. Cool concept and quite creative though, but it didn't work. The skate as a standalone was excellent though Wood Roasted Dry Aged Squab - fairly good but a bit on the drier side. I love the chanterelle mushrooms in the dish. Dessert was NOT included which sucks since the dinner is already relatively pricey in Canadian standards. We paid an extra 22CAD for their Baba au Rhum, which is quite boozy but hidden from the syrup added. Presentation was okay as it looks like a slice of bread, but it was a hearty pound cake with rhum syrup that was really good. That was satiating and filling. Service is excellent as water refills were present. I just wished the food came out faster since this could have been able to fit into a 2-3 hour meal instead of endlessly dragging on to the 5 hour mark. We did take our time, but there are 15-20 minutes of waiting in between most courses that we would've liked to just spend eating. read more

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Reservations at Edulis are extremely difficult to obtain, and that alone changes the dining experience. Here, you won't rush through a meal--you'll instead savor it slowly. read more

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I'm in Toronto visiting and a friend got us a table at Edulis. We were all very excited since it's so hard to get a table here. The space is laid back and comfortable. Our server, Andres, was absolutely lovely. The food, however, fell flat. The jamon supplement was delicious, the first courses were tasty, but nothing amazing. The final course was rabbit, and it was awful. The morel mushrooms were delicious, but the rest of the dish was hard to eat, hence I left most of it on the plate. I had the peaches with tangerine ice cream dessert, and it was delicious, but I think it was canned peaches. They were tasty, but definitely had a preserved texture to them. I would not go back here, and I have no idea why it's so hyped up. I feel bad when the staff was so nice, but I also feel bad for patrons paying for a very expensive meal that had minimal flavor and was not enjoyable. Also dinner was 5 hours; that's just insane and unnecessary. read more

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Had the chance to finally check out Edulis after hearing so many amazing things about it. Took me about 2 months to secure reservation, so make sure you're on the ball with dates and times in mind once reservations open up. Any hesitation, chances are... you'll lose your spot. The food was good, service was amazing. Our server, Philip is the best of the best. Very attentive and knowledgeable. Explained every dish and provided insight into what the chefs vision for the dish was. The food was really good, however I have to be honest, it didn't wow us to warrant 5 stars. I'd say 4.5. Seabream, Snow Crab, Scallops, Halibut Cheek and Clams, Lobster was amazing. Stuff Squid and the chicken was a miss for us, despite still being a very interesting way of using the protein. These 2 things were the only items during our experience that didn't hit the mark, other than that, it was a great meal at one of the top restaurants in Canada. read more

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What a fabulous meal! I had always meant to go here when I lived closer but I found out recently they are going a 5 course meal to take home. Now, if plating something nice scares you, it's not for you but I found it really fun. Mine did not look great but it was fun to try it (and then really appreciate why you have talented people do this at restaurants). The food was fantastic and the instructions were easy to follow. They even posted on their Instagram how they would plate the dishes to help you. Love that so much. The tuna and the cake were my favourite. I don't even like chocolate cake but this was almost like brownie with a malted icing and salted caramel Prasil pieces that tasted like toffee crunchy bits. Highly suggest if you're looking for a fancy meal and to try your hand at plating. read more

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Honestly such an experience. I've personally never tried to book reservations here before, but I've heard they go really quick. They have a release date for the upcoming month or so and you have to have reserve the date before anyone else does. Luckily, our friends were able to secure us a spot for a Friday night. It's a very cute and intimate restaurant. I would say maybe 20-30 people could fit in here. Inside is candle lit, making it a great spot for a date (or to enjoy by yourself). They only have one seating per table per night, which is why it's probably so hard to book. It made it more special and unique because we didn't feel rushed and we could just enjoy our company, take our time eating the phenomenal food and ask whatever questions we had. The menu was also personalized with our names on it - such a nice touch! The food itself was amazing. Each dish tasted so fresh and we loved that a lot of the seafood was sourced in Canada and the other ingredients from Ontario farms. The food was so good that it made us like and appreciate things we don't usually like (that's when you know it's really good)! Even though the food was incredible, the star of the show for me was the bread. Oh my goodness. I probably had two whole loaves to myself, not even exaggerating. It was sooo good with the butter they had, and they just kept refilling the loaf every time we finished one. I honestly wanted to bring some home. Price wise, it seems pricier than other restaurants but you don't tip on top. So it's pretty comparable given the quality of food and service. Next time, we will try the lunch menu as we've heard good things about it too, and it's supposed to be a different vibe. Overall, this actually ties the #1 spot for us for fine dining restaurants in Toronto! read more

Edulis doesn't need my review...or yours. This quaint little home (once a worker's cottage?!) on Niagara Street offers a Michelin-level dining experience, superb authentically Canadian seafood tasting menu, in a warm and intimate environment. There are only two chefs (the owners, who opened Edulis about a decade ago, after building their respective careers in other fine dining establishments) and 2 waitstaff (who appear knowledgable and passionate about Edulis and it's offerings). The capacity is about 30 people, and there is only one sitting per evening. That's right, my fellow slow eaters can savour their meal in peace. They want you to stay awhile and enjoy the meal (and the company of your dining companion!) Now, on to the food. Oh my goodness. If this restaurant doesn't get at least one Michelin star, it will be a crime. And we Canadians should take it as a personal offense. The 7-course tasting menu featured seafood from all across Canada. We had fish from both coasts, as well as Nunavut. We also had caviar, crab, and lobster. The pairings were savoury and divine. My favourite dish featured fresh little mushrooms from Saskatchewan (picked at the beginning of the season), and sweet corn (from Ontario, I believe). Every course is so deliberate, both in flavour and in presentation. No detail spared. I almost feel sorry for eating it. We added two additional dishes to our very filling tasting courses: aged cured Jamon from Spain, and a platter of 4 cheeses recommended by our server. The jamon was aged 5 years and delicious. The perfect amount of firmness, saltiness, and a delectable little snack to pique our interest for what was yet to come. The cheeses complemented each other perfectly. We enjoyed a thoughtful mix of firm and soft cheeses for dessert. If you have a special occasion or just enjoy a good tasting menu, get on the waitlist for a reservation here. You can thank me later. read more

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Review is actually. 3.5...an excerpt from a longer review. "The star of the evening was Dungeness crab from B.C. Served with a Marcona almond purée and the first rapini of the season (including its buds), this was simplicitéat its best. Smokiness from the Marcona almonds punched up the dish and balanced the saltiness of the crab meat. One of the downfalls of many chefs is overcomplicating dishes with numerous ingredients. This was thoughtful in presentation and taste. Pour le prochain plat, an earthy dish consisting of Nova Scotia lobster and porcini mushrooms. The decorative circles of demi-glace drew my eyes into the mound of perfection. The mushrooms had been intricately brunoised and mixed with luscious, buttery chunks of lobster. While these two ingredients are not a common pairing, the earthiness of the wild mushrooms emphasized the sweetness of the succulent seafood. A noticeable lull occurred at this point in the repas, with a long stretch between courses. We migrated from shellfish to fish with Chinook salmon in a shallow pool of dashi broth. What surprised me about the salmon was its unusual ivory flesh -- an apparent result of its diet -- and insipid flavour. Earthy new potatoes and green asparagus accompanied the salmon, but didn't add anything to the dish's overall blandness. A pile of poorly chopped herbs covered the whole dish and wasn't a purposeful treatment to garnish this Asian-inspired dish...." read more

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Had an incredibly disappointing lunch at Edulis on Sunday, July 14. Was hesitating on whether or not to actually post -- did I just not understand what I was being served? But I'll let you be the judge. My friend and I arrived at 12pm, didn't get out until 3:30pm (we'd have probably been there til nearly 4 if I didn't get the dessert rushed out so we could get out of there). I understand relaxed service (I was at Per Se recently, spent less than three hours there for around double the courses), but we spent the majority of the time at the restaurant waiting (we waited nearly half an hour in between the tomato course and the water buffalo fresco). We noticed that we'd been synced to two other services of two guests each. One of these two tables arrived an hour after we did -- were we slowed down to make food prep easier or something? It can't have been a cooking time issue, so much of it was just plating stuff. The food as a whole was very underwhelming. It's not to say it was bad, but as a restaurant that's held the mantle of 7th, 8th, and 10th best Restaurant in Canada for the past few years I have to raise the bar a little bit. Just as I wouldn't judge an AYCE sushi place about whether or not it's as good as Shoushin/Zen/etc., I can't use a low bar to judge a restaurant that's supposed to be one of the best. Not one dish was mind blowing, and in fact everything seemed quite pedestrian. It honestly felt like there was no thought whatsoever in trying to actually do anything special, some of these presentations are atrocious (ie. the frittata...) There were also basic mistakes like the fried porcinis not being properly salted... If this place is actually even top 10 in Canada we're in a lot of trouble. But I feel like it'd be easy to find 10 places that are better than it just in Toronto/GTA. It just sucks that a tourist might come here, eat this, and think it's among the best Canada has to offer. My friend and I were wondering by the end if the chef got really sick that day or something and someone else was cooking since the experience seems so different from what others have written about. Based on this meal, we were completely dumbfounded as to how Edulis found its way onto any "best of" lists this year. Perhaps it was an off day, but once again... is a restaurant of this supposed calibre allowed to have so many missteps? It really really sucks as I was looking forward to eating here a lot after seeing wonderful pictures of previous meals... what on earth happened?! Rating: 20/100. It'd be less, but at least service was friendly and trying her best. I'm sorry if I sound harsh, but as a restaurateur there are no off days, sometimes you only get one chance to make an impression, so it's always gotta be A-Game. And if anyone tries to tell me that was their A game... well, then that's a bigger problem. read more

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Edulis never disappoints! We love to visit for their Sunday lunch/ brunch and always have an enjoyable afternoon! the service is perfection and the food is a delight- always something new and different. The half-price wine bottles is a wonderful touch and certainly helps with the overall experience :) While we have had dinner there, we much prefer the lunch option for the pricing and relaxed ambiance. The overall experience is like an afternoon stroll in a small French town. read more

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We'd been trying to make our way to Edulis for what felt like years, but for some reason the timing just never worked out. I finally managed to make a reservation for a date that turned out to be right in the midst of the whole Coronavirus thing, with our reservation on one of the restaurant's final nights before it closed (temporarily, one would hope). Anyway, we showed up right on time and were shown to a cozy table right by the bar. It was impressively private for about half hour meal, after which point another couple was seated at a table about eight inches away from us. It was annoying, but expected. We decided to start with the plate of hand-sliced Jamon Joselito Gran Reserva ham, which was served with four small house-made breadsticks. It's definitely quite impressive. Imagine the very best prosciutto you've ever had and then multiply that by a million times, and you have the taste of this stuff. It really was melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Now, do I feel like it was worth fifty bucks? No, not really. But the reason we came was to chow down on the joint's $105 seven course menu. I wish I could describe each course individually, but Edulis doesn't provide a menu of the evening's dishes. What I can say is that we enjoyed every course quite a lot, including the delicious bread and butter that kicked off the whole thing. I was impressed, too, that said bread and butter was refilled once during the course of the evening. The bread came in handy when it came time to sop up the various sauces included in certain dishes. The theme of the evening was seafood, as the lion's share of the courses contained some kind of seafood component. The complexity in these dishes was nothing short of incredible, as the food had been meticulously prepared and served - but it was in the often jaw-dropping flavors that Edulis shined. A seemingly simple dish - one course involved two scallops served in the shell, for example - had been layered with ingredients that enhanced and elevated it to an astonishing extent. (It did make us wish the portions were bigger, of course, although by the time the meal ended, we were quite full.) The meal was capped off with a pair of pretty phenomenal desserts, including some kind of cake that had been soaked in a rum sauce and served with a small pot of chantilly cream. It was excessive and decadent and we loved it. I want to note, also, that our server was amazing. He was super helpful and took the time to explain each of our dishes. (I wasn't crazy about the enormous wait time between courses, though. You would imagine 15, 20 minutes between the time you finish one and start another would be optimal, but we wound up waiting well over a half hour for certain courses, which meant the meal took over three hours to eat. It was a bit much.) read more

I made reservations online for dinner, within a few hours they called to confirm the reservations, if I was going there the first time and if there were any allergies. Food: (5 stars) we got the 7 course menu. everything was outstanding. The flavors meshed really well across all the plates. At the end we were full, but not stuffed. Scalops were my favorite. $268 for 2 people includes drinks (2 wines and a beer) - The one thing which I did not like was that they did charge $2 for water as well. Service: (5 stars) The staff was very friend, and knew about the dishes. We were served by multiple chef's who were very passionate about the meal they were serving. Would go there again for special occasions, the price is just a bit too much for everyday dinner. read more

Overall the experience is OK, but not powerful enough for repeated visits. My first visit is with my mother. The ambience is cozy and romantic. The service was great, absolutely nothing to pick on. We ordered warm water, and they brought us a cute owl shaped teapot. The food is fresh, and daring. I could tell the chef put a lot of effort in preparing the ingredients and the meal. We both ordered the 7 course meal. I will summarize the experience was like a rollercoaster ride. In general all the seafood dishes and fresh. The bread on the table is decent, but not to the level for me to finish the mini sack. It is not hot/warm, something I take notice as a must for restaurant that cares about their customers. The first fish dish was with sour apple dice. Not a big fan of it. The second scallops fish was to die for. If I can order, I will eat 30 order by myself. My mother agreed with my assessment. It has the hint of yazu. The 3rd dish is another fish dish with eggplant and mushroom. Nothing special, unless you count the server pour in the soup at the table (something Canoe did already). The 4th dish is pike, and amazing. The surprising element was the almond nuts. The rest of the dishes are not worth mentioning. The stuff squid just have special ink appearance. The squid nor stuffing taste good. The duck was salty. The cake and cream we took 1 bite and didn't finish. The cake is drowned with rum. The cream was over whipped. I would be happier if you just give me a piece of chocolate. Overall the portion is on the small side, and will not be enough for any big eaters. Luckily we ordered the 7 and not the 5 course meal, or else I will not even get to try the yummy scallops. I doubt I will return. read more

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For our birthdays this year, we celebrated extravagantly with a tasting menu at Edulis. A 5-course tasting menu is currently priced at $65 while a 7-course tasting menu is currently priced at $85. We made our reservations a month in advance. When we arrived, I was surprised to find that Edulis was situated in a small residence-like shop. Its storefront was gorgeous with a small patio and beautiful colourful flowers. Inside, I was further surprised to find that the entire restaurant was very dimly lit and actually didn't have a lot of tables for seating. We were served "filtered Q" water with a charge of $2 per person. The menu stated, "Thank you for not using your cell phone at the table." Edulis's tasting menus are based around seafood, vegetables, and wild mushrooms, which is quite different than other tasting menus which involve meat. The cuisine is Mediterranean and Spanish-influenced. We started off with a bread served with a tomato paste, filtered butter, and a skewer of bread and anchovy-stuffed olive. One thing that I didn't like is that because their lighting was so dim (candlelight only), you could barely see what you were eating (never mind wanting to take a nice photo to commemorate the meal). All of the other tasting menus that I have experienced before have had natural or white lighting so that you could see and admire the workmanship that was put into each individual dish. I hope this is something that Edulis can consider changing in the future. Food also tastes better when you can see it clearly and enjoy the visual aesthetics of it. I love seeing how each ingredient is put together on the dish and it's a shame that we weren't able to do this (especially when it's a tasting menu that's pricier than eating out at regular restaurants, I really wanted to maximize my experience). Anyway, the bread was quite good. It was soft and had a good texture. The tomato paste was very fresh. The butter was smooth and rich. We were told to eat the skewer of bread and stuffed olive together in one bite. The 1st course we received was a cold dish of New Zealand garoupa. It was fresh and pretty good. The 2nd course was a scallop on a shell. This was fresh and the herbs gave it a very strong aroma. Since the scallop was cooked on the shell, it took some digging with the spoon to get it off the shell. After every course, our plates were cleared and our old cutlery were replaced with new ones. The 3rd was a Nova Scotia lobster prepared with Saskatchewan mushroom and Ontario grits. This smelled amazing. I was so enthralled especially because the flavours marinated so well together. The bisque was like a foam covering the ingredients. This was delicious. The 4th course was a slightly smoked salmon from B.C. (I love that all the dishes up used products from different provinces in Canada). The "slightly" smoked part of this salmon was indeed true. The 5th course was a hake fish and clam. The hake fish came out in flakes and tasted good. The clam was sizable and also had to be dug out from its shell. I was surprised with the portion of this dish. It seemed that the courses were getting bigger. The sixth course was a slow growing Ontario chicken. By this point, we were getting full and I couldn't believe this large portion. The chicken breast was actually stuffed with foie gras! This was unexpected as well (and further added to the fullness). The foie gras was just okay. I wish the vegetables that complemented this were more of the refreshing variety. The chicken breast was very tender while the chicken leg was more ordinary in taste. This was the most disappointing course because it was such a less-than-stellar course. The sauce was also too salty (something I wouldn't expect to see in a fine dining restaurant.) Before the dessert was served, I looked at the cheese menu out of curiosity and was impressed that they served so many types. The 7th and final course of the night was the dessert -- a nectarine sorbet with mulberries. It was refreshing. The mulberries were so fresh as if they were just picked right off the tree. We were surprised with a bonus dessert. This was baba au rhum, a small cake saturated in syrup made with rum. It was served with chantilly cream. We obliged with the server's suggestion of an extra splash of rum on the cake, but found out that the cake itself was already saturated with rum. Thus, it didn't taste very good. :/ I'm glad that I was able to try out the tasting menu at Edulis. I have to say that I've had much better tasting menu experiences elsewhere at other fine dining restaurants (Alo, Canis, Doma to name a few). I also found that the service lacked a bit of professionalism and friendliness from our female server. (The male food runner was great, however.) Hopefully other diners who come here have a better experience than the one I had. read more

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Oh this is a cute little restaurant where when you get in, you feel like you're in France again! Edulis, where do I even begin? Reservations are notoriously hard to get but we were lucky to snag one relatively easily. You can also use the DINR app for last minute reservations. I believe they are hard to book b/c like most high end restaurants, they stagger their tables and do not turn them over. They offer two tasting menus, the 5 and the 7 course one. If you are hungry, definitely go for the 7 course one. We were offered a variety of seafood dishes, all of which were absolutely beautiful. Each dish presented flavours, which danced in your mouth. Their main courses featured a fish dish and a pork dish. I was a great fan of the fish dish. The pork dish, unfortunately, was good but not mind-blowing. The cider marinade that they put on the pork was quite overwhelming and presented a bit of a bitter taste, which was not my cup of tea. Dessert was a sorbet with a meringue, which was good as well. Service was great and we had a very friendly server who introduced all the dishes to us. We were really quite happy with our experience. I can see why Edulis is one of Canada's top restaurants. My recommendation would be to try Edulis before you can score a reservation at Canada's #1 restaurant (Alo). The latter restaurant really set the bar high for us...like really really high and I almost felt like it wasn't fair when I assessed Edulis because Alo is pretty hard to beat. All in all, Edulis was a fantastic experience and I will definitely visit again. It was also the bf's birthday and they took the extra time to do something special for him, which was just so sweet. So thank you, Edulis for a wonderful night!! read more

Toronto's chowhounds formulated a list of their top tables recently, and Edulis, who I'd previously never heard of, was very near the top. I was in town looking for one "big" meal, and Momofuku Shoto was the other finalist. The fact that it was 3 times the price ($150, vs $50 for the Edulis 5-course "carte Blanche") made it a pretty easy decision. I wasn't disappointed. I arrived way too early because I was determined to leave ample time to find parking, and with good cause (residential permitting and a crowded area make parking a real challenge). When incredible luck served me up a front row parking spot, it resulted in being 50 minutes early for a 7pm reservation. If you can find it, the parking is (amazingly) free. The venue is intimate, explaining why reservations are essential (weeks in advance would be wise, if not months). Tables had good spacing and this was a rare occasion where I never overheard another table's conversations (or maybe Canadians are just quieter). Meals are not listed on a menu, or even printed each evening, because it may change patron to patron, not just night to night. Our 5 course Canadian-focused menu included 1: sashimi-fresh tuna from Nova Scotia, 2: wild Salmon from British Columbia (both beautifully presented with lots of greens), 3: an undefinable dish with a foundation of asparagus, foie gras (yes!) on toast, arugula and sliced ham, 4: quail with morels (yes!, again), and 5: a dessert with fresh berries, their juice, and a pistachio meringue (I'm more of a chocolate lover, so this was the weakest link for me, but an understandable choice given the seasonality of fresh berries). Each dish was explained eloquently, but my memory isn't up to doing justice to the complexity of each course. The summary is: fresh and fantastic, and the price is right. I'd love to come back for the 7-course version (said to be equal in quantity of food, but more variety), and for the Sunday lunch (wines half price would be a pretty great deal, though pretty early to have a $50 Rioja, even for $25). I'll conclude with a small example of what makes Edulis special: the bread and butter were so fantastic, I had to ask if there was cheese in either - it just tasted so rich and different from anything I'd had before. I was told that the butter was the reason; I think it may be locally sourced, cultured, and very fresh. It's just an example of how even the simplest things get full attention throughout the entire experience. Highly recommended. read more

I have been saving up my Opentable points for my meal at Edulis. I love surprises so of course I ordered the 5 Course Carte Blanche Menu ($50). Was it enough food? For me I rather have a culinary experience than just a lot of food if I do I would have go to a AYCE. Our 5 course consisted of a mixture of fish, pork, rabbit, all prepared quite uniquely. From the light hamichi appetizer to the heavier rabbit main course. Since everything is seasonal so what I had was not really relevant as it might be totally different if I would have the dinner tonight. The restaurant itself is small and cozy. Service is attentive and the pace is laid back. So come and enjoy good food with your friends over a glass of wine. Reservation is a Must! Great for Foodie Date! read more

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Best food I've had since COVID-19 shutdown. Their takeout service was easy-breezy, and the food was amazing. From the grouper to the broccilini (whew) to the main course to the dessert - fantastic. And their bread is, as always, amazing. read more

Where do I even begin. This wonderful little gems is one of my favourite restaurants in Toronto. Getting a reservation here is a pain because of how small the place is, but every-time I come I am blown away by something. I think the reason why Edulis is so special is because of how much attention each dish, plate, and customer is getting. Being small and intimate allows the husband-wife chef duo to truly deliver on a vision and a promise, without the constraints of greed. More over, it allows them to do it themselves. Comparable dishes served at Michelin stars have teams of support preparing each component, but at Edulis, it's painstakingly done by 2 people primarily. The other thing I love about Edulis is how they pick their ingredients. A lot of care and thought is given to each component, which makes even the ancillary things surprise you. For example, the cultured butter they're using is how butter should taste. The olive oil is complex. The bread is made out of red fife and so rare to find in Toronto. More so, each dish, even in small portions, leaves your taste buds reverberating and satisfyingly searching for more flavour, because the tomatoes taste like tomatoes and the fish is fresh and thoughtful. Ok, i'm going to make another reservation now. Writing this review has made me crave them again. read more

December 2016 - 5 course Menu $85 Read lots of positive reviews for this restaurant, and decided to splurge a bit for a belated birthday celebration...needless to say with much regret that we will not be returning again, but let us explore why. Ambiance of the restaurant was dark and perhaps to feign a romantic setting; maybe quaint is the word to describe it. To be honest, more light would be appreciated, since I wasn't able to see what I was eating. Service was awful. Miss Waitress must really hate her job because she made minimal communication with us especially when it came to explaining food (She named the dish and that was it. Also didn't help the restaurant was so loud). It was quite intimidating to see how peeved she was at us when we asked for more time to make a decision on our orders (One of us had dietary restrictions, so reviewing the ingredients is justified.) A big part of the experience is feeling valued as a customer; I did not feel valued at all. Needless to say her attitude was sending patrons running for the hills. At the same time, couldn't be too upset with her since she did put a candle on our cake (speculating an emotionally conflicted lady)... Food was alright, but did not quite fulfill expectations--we ordered the 5 course menu ($85 each) [OK] Bread: The edge of the bread was hard as a rock, but the inside was quite soft. And so, had only 1 piece and discarded the rough edges. It was especially good with the homemade butter. [BEST DISH] Squid: This was probably the best dish because you can actually taste the marinade in this one! Al dente bite to the squid and the crispy thing on top added more texture to it. The portion was unfortunately quite minuscule--think of a golf ball cut in half. [MEH] Seabass + sprocket: Fish was not overcooked which was fantastic and the sprockets made the dish look pretty. Not my favourite, but it was good. Definition of good is the following--think of a boiled chicken breast. It is good for you but bland (that kind of good). [HELLS NO] Fish & beets: Couldn't remember the exact name of this dish, but it was truly the worse one on the menu. Again, bland (probably boiled) fish in beats with lemon juice drizzled in some kind of extra virgin olive oil. There was a count of around maybe 5 pieces of fish the size of paper clips. [2ND BEST DISH] Rabbit Confit (leg): Friend says this one was flavourful and meat was juicy. Unfortunately again the size was too small. [MEH] Icecream + orange: Icecream was smooth but nothing out of the ordinary. [OK] Rum cake: Was good especially with the chantilly cream (fancy name for whipped cream) since it lowered the cake's intensity of sweetness. [NOT WORTH $65] White truffle risotto: The smell was really fragrant, but upon first bite there is no aroma of the truffle at all! It was almost equivalent to eating a crunchy styrofoam atop super salty risotto (so that's where all the salt went!). This is not recommended in my humble opinion even though they did give a reasonable amount of truffle. TL;DR -- Our bill came up to be $352.56 before tip (~$450 after tip) which is quite expensive but given the circumstance justified in terms of fine-dining experience. I am not sure why there is such a big hype for this restaurant, but probably because the menus were different from our Dec 2016 selection. I suppose this style of cooking is not really to our palate's liking. The score would have been higher had we received better service, but we will not return again to find out because I don't like having to visit McD for a second meal after spending so much. read more

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Disappointed that such a highly rated restaurant with talented chefs refuse to handle as allergy as common as shellfish. I would think chefs are trained to handle allergies, but Edulis refuses to serve. read more

-There are two tasting menus available: 5 courses ($65) and 7 courses ($85), each course is tasting portion (tiny). -menu is heavily evolve around seafood and vegetables, thus if you prefer meat, you might not enjoy Edulis as there was only 1 meat dish out of the 7 courses. -Each dishes were not heavily seasoned which allowed the natural flavors of the combined ingredients to shine. The flow of all the courses made sense: from light to heavy. -Food was really good. Only complain is the rhum cake. The cake was incredibly soggy as the server was too heavy-handed on the rum. SERVICE WAS TERRIBLE. She was condescending and rude toward our table. She essentially treated us as kids. Maybe she had a bad day, but trust me, I was a server previously and I would never treat the customers in such disrespectfully manner. Why? Because the server's performance at the front will overall affect the restaurant's reputation. She promised to provide us the menu of the tasting menu, however after multiple follow ups, it has been more than 1 month and no menu provided. The bill & payment issue was a mess. For example: the bill was $100, my friend paid $150 cash. The server gave my friend $150 with the $50 bill broken down... How does that even make any sense? She explained that she didn't want to assume tips. The server then accused us of not paying and murmured under her breath: "Well I'm sorry if this is too complicated for you to understand" - her exact word. read more

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Small rustic french cuisine spot. Came here for the tasting menu with my family for a birthday celebration. Great service overall w/ good explanation of each dish as they arrived! I must say their ingredients were really fresh! Some of the textures ive never tasted before! Overall great experience - should try the tasting menu at least once! Was not a fan of their dessert however. read more

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Edulis is named one of Canada's best restaurant by EnRoute Magazine in 2012. You can see why when you try their tasting menu. The 7 course tasting menu is inspired and reasonably priced. The dining room is small. It is a great place for a date. It dining room has a rustic - romantic feel. The service is attentive. The food is exceptional. Seafood is a huge part of the tasting menu. If you are a fan of seafood (like me), you will love Edulis. The seafood is fresh and flavours are enhanced with unique ingredients. I would highly recommend Edulis. read more

Edulis - Inspired 7 course tasting menu at Edulis. - Spanish Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Finally came here on Canada Day for the 7 course tasting menu Really amazing flavours & presentation Wine suggestions bang on Dessert on the patio with vintage port read more

Edulis - Oceanwise Salmon & Japanese Eggplant - Spanish Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I have been meaning to check out Edulis for sometime, even before enRoute magazine named it the top new restaurant of 2012. However, my list of "must-try" restaurants seems to never die, but I finally made it. There are several approaches you can take with the menu; such as a 5-course tasting menu for $50; or the larger 7-cousre menu for $70; or simply à la carte. We ordered 4 dishes, 1 dessert and 2 drinks (1 non-alcoholic) between 2 people and the bill came to about $120 including tax and tip. It should be noted that the menu does not differentiate an appetizer from a main. The server explained to us that the size of the offering depends solely on the dish itself. This presents a bit of difficulty in terms of gaging how much food would fill you. I was comfortably full with what we ordered. I must say that there was not one dish I did not like at Edulis. Everything we ate here was rich, flavourful, and a mouthful. I started with a glass of housemade Szechuan Peppercorn + Ginger soda made with filtered Q water ($3) but found it lacking in either of the signature flavours. It could've been sweet tea for all I knew. My partner in dine opted for a glass of Coat Albret Cidre Brut from Brittany, France which I thought was a great drink at $6. A bread basket along with an olive amuse-bouche was brought out shortly after ordering. While I loved the crust of the bread, I did not care much for the almost injeera-like texture of the centre of the bread. To start we ordered a plate of the Black Perigord Truffle Poached Lobster, Jellied Veal Tail ($32) which came with a fair serving of lobster meat, thin slices of veal tail and large shavings of truffles. This dish was served lukewarm and the lobster held up against the truffles. NB. Black truffles are less pronounced in flavour than their white counterparts. Next up was the Octopus Croqueta, Rice Morcilla, Roasted Onion ($13) which I already knew would be good because the moment they set it down on the table the aroma of this dish filled the small nook by the window where we were seated. Lightly battered and the paper-thin slices of octopus were done perfectly (read, not overcooked and chewy). My 2nd favourite dish of the evening was the Rabbit Porcini Boudin ($15) which was a housemade sausage that was very tender, extremely flavourful and had a nice smokey flavour to it. Yummy! The highlight of the evening for me was the Roasted Duck Breast ($19) with braised turnips, Black Trumpets, white bean purée + wild cranberry mostarda. The textures and flavors just married together very well. For dessert I opted for the Baba au Rhum ($10) with Chantilly cream and Appleton rum syrup. The cake soaked up the syrup and the Chantilly cream was a nice distraction from the boozy dessert. Overall, I enjoyed my meal at Edulis. While the ambiance is not the most exciting or fun, it makes for a relaxing meal as the chef takes his time to prepare your dishes from course to course. When asked what style of cooking they would classify themselves as, the term Bistronomy was used and they prefer to think that they are a Continental European joint not being loyal to any one country's cuisine. I would definitely come back if good food was the goal of my evening - I'd be extremely interested in coming back for the tasting menu as I spied some delicious dishes being served at the large group table next to us who opted for for the tasting menu. P.S. If you don't like mushrooms, you probably shouldn't come to Edulis. I love mushrooms and so do they. Most of the dishes I selected tonight came with some sort of mushroom. read more

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Bookmark removed! I am so glad we finally got to try this place. If you are not in a rush, treat yourself to a wonderful and intimate dining experience. The 5 of us arrived for a birthday celebration Saturday at 630. Reservations are recommended due to the small dining area and they can only accommodate up to 6 people in a party. Our coats are taken and we are seated right away. We decide to go for the 7 courses for $85 rather than the 5 courses. We opted out of the truffle add on for $60. We started with a bottle of cava rosee for $80 and then went with a French recommendation for $60. Bread and olives are delicious and they will bring more bread if you finish. The menu changes with whatever is fresh but here is what we had: 1. Spanish mackerel with citrus dressing and fennel. My fave of the night. 2. Heirloom carrot, leek, porcini and chrons (tubar -- root veggie) 3. Scallop and marcona almond, broccoli long pepper sauce. 4. Japanese eggplant with smoked bonito smoked over hay....nagi onions and fried onions. 5. Nova Scotia Hagfish, pureed potatoes and cider sauce. Amazing! 6. Duck with shredded duck wing and chanterelle mushrooms. Beans and sausage with foie gras. 7. Quince sorbet with pumpkin and pistachio...with fresh persimmon Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Rogers network. The meal was 4 hours. I love long meals with good friends. Having said that, I think it took a little too long between course 6 and 7. Total cost with tax and tip was approx. $715 for 5 people. Definitely a great place to check out on a special (or any!) occasion. read more

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Do you have an open mind and are you willing to eat whatever is served to you? This is the premise here at Edulis. Seasonal ingredients prepared in a variety of ways. It's nice that they ask for allergies or preferences at the beginning of the meal. Essentially, there are two choices: a five course tasting menu for $50, or a 7 course tasting menu for $70. If you like truffles, for an extra $40, you can have an additional course. For my anniversary dinner, we opted for the 7 courses but no truffle add-on. We are not huge fans to begin with. Filtered water is by Q and the charge is $2 per person. You have the choice of flat, sparkling, or tap. There is a solid wine selection. I decided to try three of their house-made sodas and they were all uniquely refreshing! The bread was amazing. Our friend suggested we eat as much butter as possible and it was totally worth the delicious calories. If my memory serves me correctly, these were the dishes for the evening: -Kampachi sashimi with heirloom tomatoes (last of the season) -Eel in a vinegar broth with a mini seared rice ball and finely sliced mushrooms and a piece of cucumber -Sockeye salmon with the leaves from Brussels sprouts and an almond purée. -Albacore tuna -Pickerel with frisée and mushrooms -Lamb stewed with seasonal fall vegetables -Strawberries and cream with fennel Just after the sixth course is cleared, you're presented with another menu if you're still interested in adding a cheese plate and/or after dinner drinks. We were stuffed (thanks to the bread). Honestly, the portions are very small. For some people, one dish could amount to only about 3 bites. Keep in mind though, the tasting menu allows you to sample so many flavours and textures. The freshness of the ingredients really stand out. We enjoyed each and every dish. Actually, I think the dessert was the weakest link. The texture of the fennel just threw me a curve. I was slightly disappointed that in our reservation we had stated it was our anniversary but upon arrival, it wasn't actually noted. We didn't hold this against them though. Service was truly outstanding. Out of respect, I took no photos during dinner as they asked that cell phones not be used during dinner. I think that was a very reasonable request. I'm definitely interested in their brunch menu. read more

I wish I had a quiet, intimate evening sampling the tasting menu. Although it wasn't the restaurant's fault, my entire time there was overshadowed by the rude table behind us who were drunk and talked at near-shouting volumes the whole night (it was a long 3 hours...) There were only 6 tables in our half of the restaurant and it was clear that the other patrons were disturbed by the noise.. As for the food, we got the 5-course tasting menu with the chestnut dumpling-truffle add on. I really wanted to try the white truffle risotto but it was just too pricey at $80 each person and I think at least 2 people at the table had to order it. Each course was tiny but tasted light and delicate. The portion sizes left me craving for more... We got scallops, mackerel(?), squid and a lobster/chicken dish. The chestnut dumplings with truffles were really nothing special and I don't recommend getting them. We also ordered 2 cheeses before dessert: a camembert and gouda and both were delicious. The desserts were probably the strongest-tasting part of the meal... we got a tangy citrus buffalo milk froyo (?) and a slice of rum cake to share that was realllyy heavy on the rum flavour. The restaurant decor and service were unpretentious. Overall I think this is a restaurant worth visiting for special occasions. read more

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By far one of the worst tasting menus I've ever had. First course: Bonito with cucumber and black garlic - way too much vinegar in the cucumbers which burns your throat and overpowers the delicate fish. Second course - Lightly smoked lake trout with white asparagus and vinaigrette- too lightly flavored in my opinion. Third course - Scallop with scallop roe - the scallop was too tough and chewy, which means that it was cooked too long. Poor technique. Fourth course - Soft shell crab with ramps and romesco - Absolutely awful. Meager piece of crab that was over battered, tasted like oil and fried stuff, could not taste the crab with all that batter. There was hardly any romesco sauce. It came off like a really bad piece of shrimp tempura. I've had better soft shell crab in a sushi roll. Fifth course - Saucy rice with halibut cheeks and mushrooms - This dish was way too salty. It might've been enjoyable if not for that. Sixth course - Lamb with chorizo and asparagus - The lamb was cooked medium rare but still was tough and chewy, not to mention flavorless. We swear that the meat must not be good quality. Seventh course - Rhubarb sorbet on rhubarb compote - Believe it or not, this was the best part of our meal. Sweet and tart of the rhubarb was perfectly balanced. Rhubarb tart with tonka bean cream - The filling was too sweet. The tart shell was a little hard. But the tonka bean cream was delicious. All in all, my friend and I were hard pressed to decide which was the worst dish of them all. It just went steadily downhill from the first savory course to the last. We couldn't figure out if the ingredients were of subpar quality, or the chef lacked skill, or if we just got really bad dishes. We were highly disappointed, especially considering that we paid $100 each for the meal. Would absolutely not come here again. read more

We just finished a meal at Edulis. We ordered the Carte Blanche 7 course meal for $85 (everyone at the table has to order the same menu-either the 5 or 7, so no mixy matchy). We unfortunately didn't go for the truffle add-on which would have been an additional $40. Since everything is seasonal, the menu I had will not be the same next month. Each dish is about 3-5 bites each with the exception of some of the protein dishes later in the course. They have a delicious house bread sprinkled with sea salt that is all you can eat. Make sure you pace yourself on this so that you don't make yourself overly full by the end of the meal. I wouldn't say the food was out of this world, but there was a lot of special elements and hard work that goes into eat dish. The service was A Class. The servers were on top of their game, and very knowledgeable about all the courses. The venue was very cozy with nice dim lighting. A great experience for a foodie at least once. read more

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We came on Dec 29 for dinner after hearing good things about the restaurant and weeks of trying to book a table. The overall experience was positive but not amazing and we were a bit of disappointed with the service. One person from our group has been there before and she said it was great last time, so it seems it's a hit or miss from time to time given the menu changes a lot. The 5 year aged Jamon (add-on) was delicious. The first 3 courses in our set menu was great and they were focused on seafood, which is what Edulis is known for and what came for. For the main, we had a chicken and mushroom dish which was a bit of disappointing. We didn't expect to have a chicken dish as main on the set menu from a restaurant known for seafood. For the dessert, we had a bitter orange sorbet which wasn't my type of dessert but the rest of group enjoyed it. Essentially the food was worth the price but the portion is definitely on the small side. The service was what really made us a bit disappointed. It wasn't that busy on that night, but the service was slow. We also didn't get the menus even when we have sat down for like 20 min. We had to ask for the menu and didn't have enough time to read it before we ordered. It would be better to have the menu published somewhere on the website or in the venue so the guests could have a better idea what to expect before coming in on that day. read more

Rarely does a restaurant transcend banality, leap beyond trend and showmanship, and take a diner on a journey to an unexplored culinary experience. Edulis did this, providing fun, laughter and comfort along the way. My dinner will be added to my most memorable restaurant experiences. Edulis is one of the best restaurants in the world, deserving of multiple Michelin stars. Consisting of two, low ceiling, candlelit rooms, Edulis discards hip for warmth. Our server, Dana, was charming and knowledgable, helping us navigate through the meal with pleasure. We added a gorgeous $80 bottle of Alsatian Sylvaner to our meal and settled back for the five course prix fix dinner. A seven course experience is also offered, but we wanted to add the 60 dollar supplement for the white truffle risotto dish, and that was plenty "over the top." Edulis is expensive, but you get what you pay for. I couldn't recount every dish if I wanted to, and besides, Edulis changes the menu nightly. Let it suffice to say that every morsel was amazing, and I exclaimed with pleasure in a Rabelaisian display of gluttony. The last meal that transformed my being was in Marseille at the Michelin starred AM Alexandre Mazzia, and Edulis equaled that indulgence of a "died and gone to heaven" dining moment. This was the highlight of my trip to Toronto and Edulis makes this Canadian metropolis a culinary destination for any "foodie." Bravo! read more

After coming back from a 3 Michelin Star in nyc, my boyfriend and I were hooked. He took me to this amazing restaurant .. tucked in a quiet area of King & Niagara street. The restaurant is small and intimate. They have 3 or 6 courses to choose from however everything is a surprise.. they would of course ask if there were any allergies. Overall the food, service, and wine was amazing. They explained each course up to the garnish and sauces. Cannot wait to come back :) read more

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Please note this review is written with in mind the price range and expected the semi-fine dining experience. Had the 5 course set menu with no wine pairing. It was overall a good experience, though I had higher expectations due to high reviews on the spot from friends and online reviews. Service was not the most attentive but it seems like it was just a lack of experience. The first four dishes were good but didn't stand out. Our last dish which was supposed to be the anchor to the entire show was a chicken based dish and was slightly underwhelming. The flavoring was off and not balanced and the texture of the chicken was not very tender. Might give it another shot for lunch, i think we were partly unlucky and encountered the relatively less impressive set of courses. read more

Without understatement, dining here for my mothers birthday was in the top three restaurants experiences of my life. Everything from the moment we walked in was extraordinary. The service, the attentiveness, the home-baked bread, the Gilda to start, the wine pairings, the exquisitely crafted tiny plates... Cannot speak highly enough of this establishment. read more

I found this place online on one of the best restaurants of Toronto list; it was my dad's birthday so I wanted to find some place tasty. I was pretty excited for the tasting menu and we both opted for the 7 courses at $85 (the 5 course is $65). We arrived at 6 PM and don't think left until around 9 PM, the meal took a while, with each dish taking a bit of time before arriving to us. This was fine as it gave us time to savour the dishes and we were in no rush anyways. The food was quite good, the dishes were as follow as best of my memory: 1. Nova Scotia ahi tuna 2. Poached lobster with tomatoes and peppers 3. Scallops and leeks in a tasty broth 4. Spanish mackerel in some divine sauce -- this was my dad's favourite 5. Halibut cheeks and Spanish saucy rice 6. Rabbit two ways, porchetta and pressed 7. Strawberry and chamomile ice cream - seriously amazing 7.5 Baba o rhum cake Starting off with the fish dishes they were very light and tasty. I really enjoyed the poached lobster, the sauce was very good. The Spanish mackerel was incredibly good in this fantastic creamy, but light, sauce. I had never eaten rabbit before so I was a little apprehensive, but it was quite tender and juicy, tasted a lot like pork. The dessert was also very good, the strawberry ice cream was fantastic. The baba o rhum is a sponge cake that they generously pour rum over and serve with chantilly cream on the side. When I say generous, I mean super generous, the cake was completely saturated with rum! It was good, but a little strong. You can also opt for a cheese course before the dessert. We tried 3 cheeses: 1 from Ontario, 1 from Spain, and 1 from France. I liked the cheese, I love cheese. It was a pretty good place, I wasn't wowed, but it was very good. The service was also good. I would recommend this for a special occasion because it isn't cheap, and reservations are a MUST~ read more

I went to Edulis last night with friends having heard good things about this restaurant. I arrived at about 7 and the restaurant was quite empty but it quickly filled up. It is a small restaurant and basically only seats 2 to 4 people per table. I asked and they will go up to a party of 6. I now understand what some of the reviews meant by saying this place is "good, not great". This place is no Alo. We had the 7 course tasting menu. The tasting menu is primarily fish based with one meat dish. The food is very good and so is the the pace the dishes are served. However, there is no "wow" factor with the food. The service was good. Our server was friendly and answered our questions. I found the price of the 7 course tasting menu ($85) to be very reasonable. Also, they had a reasonable wine selection in terms of both price and selection. In the end, I am happy I tried it. read more

BIRTHDAY REVIEW!!!! We made this reservation 2 months in advance and still could not get a spot for Friday (my actual birthday). With a wait like this, one can only imagine the anticipation that was built up for last night's dinner. Arrival was a bit awkward-- there was only one other table eating in this small restaurant when we arrived at 6:30 so it was a little uncomfortable to be seated directly next to them and have to squeeze in when all the other tables sat open for at least an hour. I felt like we were crashing their private dinner In fact, it didn't really fill up until about 8:30. This made it that much more awkward because there wasn't a lot of background noise to soak up our respective conversations. We began with a glass of Cava and some warm bread. Then the gildas: Olives stuffed with anchovy and a soft cube of bread. I thought my boyfriend would hate this as he's not a huge anchovy fan, but to my surprise he gave it a big thumbs up! The perfect little mouthful with a glass of sparkling wine! We were very pleased with how seasonal the menu was. The chef made wonderful use of local ingredients like fiddleheads, wild leeks and morels (always a birthday treat for me!) The seven course carte blanche was very heavy on the fish dishes and all were prepared exqusitely. The standout was the wild caught BC salmon with a pesto of mustard greens and wild leeks. The skin was cooked separately from the fish and presented as a crisp, shattering garnish. The fish was cooked to a soft medium rare with two fat, foraged morels. This dish was honestly a piece of art-- like a painting of a stream with all the fresh ingredients playing a colourful role. The sweetbreads that were perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The lamb was slow roasted and very tender and while the accompanying porcini sauce was tasty, this dish was not our favourite. I kept thinking that something was missing- maybe a little fruit or acidity to balance the earthiness of the mushroom? Dessert was a mishmash of contrasting textures. I don't remember what the server called it, but it was a pistacho cream with little shards of meringue on top of some orange jelly. I did enjoy the flavours, and the subtle crunch between soft cream and mild jelly-- but I couldn't help but feel that the dish itself had been created from a string of leftovers in the kitchen. A little uninspired, or maybe just not my thing. In the end, we agreed that the dinner was fabulous and the salmon was one of the most exquisite dishes we've tried. We'd probably go back and try a Sunday Lunch with a bit more emphasis on meat and maybe some foie gras, which was curiously absent from the carte blanche menu. A memorable experience and fabulous seasonal ingredients highlighting a carefully crafted meal. Why not 5 stars? The seating situation was just awkward, although it felt more comfortable as the restaurant filled up. While the service was mostly great, it was clear that one of the servers was bullshitting her way through the ingredients used in the dishes. She tried, but I'm not sure I believe that there is such a thing as "wild sauce". I think there was a noun missing. Worth the wait. read more

It's been awhile since I last posted, but I felt that this one would be warranted... Currently sitting in Edulis, waiting for our last course. Our reservation began at 7pm and it is currently past 11:30pm. We ordered the 7 course tasting menu along with 2 bottles of wine (special occasion, it's our anniversary!). The food is amazing. Very seafood forward with the last course being duck. The home made bread is fantastic. They even own a duck press - they take out the breast and legs and press the rest - sounds amazing, and it really is. You have a choice of a cheese platter at the end and it's totally divine. However, it's been almost 5 hours and I'm still sitting here. As entertaining as my boyfriend is, I have to work tomorrow. And to make things worse, they removed my wine glass, when we still had wine left in the bottle. I miss my puppy at home and I just want the damn bill. It should not take 45 minutes per course. read more