Based on all the amazing reviews I've read, we must have experienced an off night. The room and ambience are very nice and there is a great wine list. Unfortunately those are the only positive comments I have. I took friends there for dinner as these people are adventurous foodies and I've heard such great things but unfortunately, no one enjoyed their dinner. It was one disappointing course after another. There was one course that was good but it was far from outstanding. Extremely overpriced for what we got. Our server was rude. I was embarrassed to have suggested the place honestly. Everyone said they would never go back. There are so many incredible restaurants in this city, I felt ripped off and hungry after 7 courses. I've never done a review on yelp but this experience was so disappointing that I felt compelled to write this. read more

Edulis was fantastic, every step of the way. I loved that it was a fixed menu and they had lots of recommendations along the way for wine & accompaniments. Our server was patient, and seemed to really enjoy what she did. Friendly, elegant and observant. Each course arrived in a timely manner and was well thought out and tasty. The cheeses especially were excellent, as was the port that was served with it. The decor was inviting and cosy, with beautiful flowers everywhere. A lovely jem on the west side of King. read more

I came here with high expectations after reading a number of reviews. We eat out frequently and I was really hoping that this might be added to our list of favourites. Unfortunately it was a let-down. The space itself is cozy and the service was great. However the tasting menu had a few dishes that we did not enjoy. One dish in particular was terrible - smoked mackerel with kale. Too much bitterness and fishiness in one dish. I must give credit to the service staff though - the kitchen was nice enough to give us an extra course without us saying a word (they could tell we didn't enjoy it). I appreciated the thought that went into the tuna starter but the flavours didn't quite work together - beets, apples, bitter greens and tuna didn't mix well. The sausage and sweetbreads were ok but nothing special, same with the bouillon. The goose, our last dish, was good but a little too late and not enough to make up for the rest. The dessert was really nice - the ice cream and cake were great but nothing spectacular. I feel like the restaurant's staff and owners really care about the place. I just think that the food wasn't our thing. read more

Total rip off. This restaurant was all hype and in the end we walked out knowing we would never get that time or money back. First mistake was doing the truffle tasting menu. For $150 a head I could have spent my money better at another restaurant. Let me preface by saying I love eating out and have no problem spending money on good food. I love truffles. This was not a truffle meal to love. Truffles were only in 3 of the 7 courses and none of the courses were delicious. I kept trying to find amazing flavor but after each bite came back bland and boring. From the first course I knew we had over paid but since we were already along for the ride I wanted my moneys worth! That did not happen. Secondly, it took forever! Our reservation was at 7:30 and we didn't make it out until 10:45. And we did not loiter around, we wanted to get out of there! The service was slow and the meal dragged along in an uncomfortable way. My suggestion; don't eat here. read more

I was so excited to come to Edulis because of its reviews and ratings. Sadly, this restaurant was so bad that I honestly don't feel like adventuring out again. It was absolutely terrible. Outside of the staff, who were very attentive and detail oriented, this place did not work at all. We started with the hedhog mushrooms cooked in duck fat. This was good but nothing amazing. However, at this point it was a starter so I wasn't expecting amazing. It was good but nothing I can't do at home. Next came the sweetbreads over polenta. I tried the polenta plain, and it was the worst polenta I have had in my life. This is saying something since I eat out excessively. The polenta was bland...it tasted as if it was boiled in plain water with nothing else. The sweetbreads were overcooked, too crispy and had a terrible after taste. It was awful...truly truly bad. I eat a lot of sweetbreads so I am well versed in how they should be prepared and how they should taste. Next was the duck. The duck was overcooked, it was medium well done. Duck is always supposed to be medium rare. If people dont like it that way, you ask them, you dont change the dish. The duck was a little chewy but it was ok. The citrus on the duck was nice. They also put whole beans in the sauce, which were undercooked and had a very bland after taste. So basically there was an overcooked duck on top of a sauce with undercooked beans...I can't say this was terrible like the sweetbreads but it wasn't good. It was ok. The final piece was the pulled halibut cheek with truffles. The truffles overpowered the fish and the fish seemed a little overcooked...it was slightly on the rubbery/chewy side...thirty seconds more on the stove and it probably would have been ruined. The truffles completely overpowered everything, the waitress said that was the center piece of the dish...I disagree with this. Truffles are an enhancer, they enhance flavor and bring the dish up...they aren't supposed to overpower the dish so you can only taste truffles. Overall this was awful. I don't understand why this place is booked solid. The only thing good about this place was the staff. read more

One of the best restaurants I frequent. Fantastic food and service, always a treat to go. Going during truffle season is definitely worth it

The ambience is cute and cozy but that's where the positives stop. This place is trying to be pretentious and their prices reflect it. The service was horrible and most 'pretentious' places I go to in Yorkville or around the world have the best service ever to justify their pricing. Our waitress dismissed my friend and I as 2 little kids (we are in our 30's by the way) who were trying wine for the first time because we thought it was cool. When we asked for a suggestion, she had no idea about some of the wines we were talking about and recommended a wine she thought was full body and low acidity. It was very acidic and we actually left more then half the bottle. The food was ok, some better then others. The cheese was absolutely tasteless. Very Disappointed. I will not be going back. If you want to overcharge then make sure your servers are worth it. Train them in how not to judge people and to know their wines. read more

Blown away by the large tasting menu. The menu was seafood-heavy and everything I tasted was delicious. My favorites were the prawns two ways, lamb and the smoked catfish. Have to admit I shuddered when I heard catfish because it can get fishy if not prepared right, but this was so delicate and mild I wish I had more on the plate! The shallot soubise it came with was so good I wanted to lick the plate...The preserved peach with elderflower jelly had the perfect balance between sweet and tart. This was the splurge meal of my visit and did not disappoint. Servers were very knowledgeable and patient about explaining the dishes and answering questions. read more

Absolutely phenomenal experience. The service was impeccable, we have never experienced anything like it. The food was paired so well with the wine, and they were so accommodating to my dietary restrictions. The ambiance is very intimate, and super romantic. I would highly recommend this place for anyone wanting to celebrate and have a special evening out. They truly make you feel like they care. We can't wait to go back!! read more

My wife and I had dinner here for a special occasion and I must say that the experience exceeded all expectations. We had an exceptional 7-course meal that displayed the best of traditional french technique well also having a refreshing blend of inventiveness. I would highly recommend Edulis for the phenomenal food, but also a first rate ambiance and service experience. Well done! read more

My friend and I decided to give Edulis a try based on all the hype and past positive reviews. We both had the large tasting menu. I really wanted to like this place, but my experience is best summed up with one work: meh. None of the dishes was horrible, but none of it was very good either. Most of the dishes had muddled flavours where one couldn't tell what the main ingredient on the dish was. The cooking also revolved around just a few notes. The only flavour spikes we experienced were with the first two courses: the olvie amouse bouche and the fluke app. Otherwise, everything tasted flat, muddled, and maybe even under seasoned. read more

One of Toronto's best places to dine. Food, atmosphere and service are all exemplary. As a seafood lover there were many options on the menu and some specials in addition. Family run with a tight staff who work well together. read more

Time after time, Edulis thrills, it exceeds expectations. In response to some other reviewers, no, it's not Alo. It doesn't pretend to be Alo and doesn't want to be Alo. To compare Edulis to Alo, you may as compare it to Jack Astor's. Edulis is in a class of its own, from the comfortable atmosphere, the professional service, the excellent and inventive food, they eye-opening wine pairings, the affordability ... A place like this you'd find in any Spanish, Italian or French city or town or even village. For Toronto it's a rarity. Edulis is a special place. Long may you reign! read more

Heard so much about this resturant, had it on the to do list for sometime. Finally went there for my birthday. I was suprised how intimate and tiny the place was. The service for our table was excellent. We ordered the 5 course dinner. Bread came first with butter and stuffed olive and bread cube, enjoyed that very much. Next came the raw tuna dish, which was decent nothing really mind blowing. The Fish dish that followed was superb, fish was well cooked, had mushrooms and some cream sauce, which I cleaned off the plate. The squid and black sauce, was again good, I enjoyed the sauce much more than the squid. The 4th course I loved the most, super tender pork loin which was so soft and buttery, it had some bitter green vegetable and bits of pork sausage. A must try! :) Lastly the peach shorbet and sweet cream was very refreshing and tasty. Overall it was fantastic and worth the wait! read more

Terrific restaurant, one of Toronto's best. Small and charming, with a limited but excellent menu. Very focused on doing a few things well, evening after evening. Bonus: good wine selection. read more

This was an amazing experience with exceptional service. We decided to get the 7 course dinner and we added an additional course of caviar which was 55 dollars a plate. We also added an extra cheese course which became on the house due to a delay between our 2nd and 3rd course. We didn't actually notice a delay but the fact that they stand by their service and product speaks volumes to me. All together it came to about 373, which I wouldn't do very often since we came for a special occasion, but I was informed they have a 40 dollar Sunday lunch which I think would be an amazing way to revisit! read more

Top notch. One of the best meals I have ever had in my entire life. Service was flawless. Food was mind blowing. The ambiance was very intimate and nice. Would have paid whatever they wanted for that meal. Cannot wait to go back. read more

I had high hopes for this restaurant. Really lovely atmosphere and ambiance, but the service was decidedly lacking. I arrived a bit early for our reservations, and they had a table ready for me, but I was completely ignored until my husband joined me. I would have loved to order a drink, but wasn't even asked. The serving staff also forgot to bring us our additional scallop supplement... at the prices they are charging, I feel that they can step the service up several notches. The food was tasty, but not outstanding. If a couple is going to pay close to $400 for a meal, I expect much better service. read more

Four stars: price is a bit high but you are definitely full at the end - did the $80 prix fixe menu and really liked it, but there was a lot of fish (so you need to be into that). The rabbit served in a later course was a *little* tough but that might be a preference thing. Our reservation was for 6:30 and for a large portion of the night, we had the restaurant to ourselves so it was nice and quiet. Around 7:30 the restaurant filled up and got super noisy. Five stars: service was wonderful, staff was knowledgable and friendly. The timing of each course was well done. The final course was baba au rhum with chantilly cream and it was amazing. Worth the experience. read more

Luke warm welcome but service improved considerably . Hay smoked chicken great. Inconsistent size with plates made it hard to share. Dessert and cheese excellent. read more

A no-choice 7 course prix-fixe means trusting a chef with your tastebuds and your visa. Edulis batted.142 the night we went. That's 1 out of 7 courses and far from a guilty plea$ure. (The sake-infused tuna and cucumber purée was the single hit.) Also, if I were to go back, I'd demand a $10 rebate for each time I have to watch someone take a photo of their food. Not my bag. read more

well.... I think I was expecting a lot more for a restaurant that needed 1 month advance reservation. I think the price/portion/decor is suitable for its location. We were group of five and had the set menu. The food and service was not bad, but was not great either..... everything was kind of.... average. read more

The food & experience was wonderful. But, skip the truffle addition option as it was highly overrated (we were barely able to taste them). French style locavore fine dining is definitely hard to find, but this was a good one. If I had to do this over, and it wouldn't bother me if we did, I'd just choose the small 5 course option instead of springing for the extra 2 courses with truffles. Funny, the large option with the truffles made for double the tab! If I had to choose for fine locavore dining in Toronto: my choice is still Woods. read more

3 letters. O. M. G. You guys and girls made my fiancé birthday dinner hard to top. Thank you

Third time a charm? Unfortunately, it was abit of a disappointment. We had the 7-course dinner, and there were some definitely good dishes and misses. The main chicken & lobster was our least favorite. The dessert crepe was unappetising, the cake too wet with rum. While our overall experience, service, atmosphere was good, it wasn't exceptional like our first time here. Rated down to 3.5 Review based on dinner and Sunday Lunch with 1/2 price wine. Great wine recommendation. The food was excellent, deceivingly simple but prepared well. Space is intimate and cozy, service is the same. Its a special place, I almost don't want to recommend this place since its been so difficult to get a reservation here. read more

7 course tasting meal had a wonderful variety of flavours, and each dish was perfect. Probably not a huge value in going through each course, as the menu is set and constantly changing - but as long as you don't mind surprises and are open to eating delicious food, this place is for yoh read more

Rating: 4.5 stars Overall: Lovely, delicious food with a good price-to-quality ratio with European-style, gentle service and cozy space reflective of the co-owners' personalities. Would go again. Food: Seven-course tasting menu with additional courses of truffled egg with maple cream and cheese tasting plate. Only two "eh, could be better" dishes in terms of execution/combination of flavours and the rest were very solid to excellent. Dessert was unique, incredibly delicious, and memorable -- rhubarb in a bruleed blood orange sabayon with star anise meringue. Whoever is their saucier should be applauded. Even when the sauces weren't paired well, they were always superb -- silky smooth, coated the palate well, and an excellent balance of flavours. Their cheese selection is wonderful and currently they have an American Artisan cheese special going on. Drink: We brought our own wine, but they serve Q water. Coffee needs improvement -- no crema on my espresso, bitter, one-note, and way too many grinds leftover at the end. Service: The service is more European, i.e., a beat or two slower and mild, gentle, and soothing. It almost verges on languid. Our nine-course meal took four hours, sometimes with more than a few overly lengthy waits for food. We thought they forgot our dessert at one point. People looking for lengthier explanations of where the food comes should temper their expectations, especially going to a place touted for its local sourcing of ingredients. We had to pour our own water many times and we got a bit thirsty when they took the pitchers away and forgot to return them filled. However, they kept the bread coming, which came in very handy to mop up those delicious sauces. Atmosphere/Space: Cozy, almost verging on cramped, but it's almost like you're having a dinner party at your friend's house, so you wouldn't mind as much. The chairs get hard after 4 hours of sitting. Casual and it feels like those many BYOW (which you can do!) restos in Montreal littered across residential neighbourhoods. Price: $90 for 7 courses with additional supplements for other courses. Very reasonable for the quality of food you're getting. read more

Overall a great experience. The service was excellent and so was the food. The seafood was amazing

Honestly, I thought it was just OK at best. There has been a fair amount of hype for Edulis and I was excited to check it out. We did the $50 carte blanche. The service was great, and they readily accepted the food limitations for each person at the table. The biggest misstep was the third course where they served us a dish they had clearly burnt. I can't believe the chef let it leave the kitchen! The other 3 savory courses were just "meh". The desert, a blood orange tart, was great. Also, don't go hungry. The portions are t-i-n-y. read more

If there's one restaurant in Toronto that deserves a 5+ star review it's this one. The food is complex yet works out on your palette perfectly. You can tell the chefs put their heart and soul into each dish. Service, atmosphere, and location are all superb. Such a lovely experience, through and through. read more

Did the Sunday Brunch/tasting menu at Edulis. All I can say is that it was simple fabulous and lived up to every bit of my expectation. Service was friendly and top notch. Overall, the place seemed cramped and the small tables could only hold about 2-3 dishes at a time. But who cares about size when quality is all that matters. Parking might be an issue but there is a Green P around the corner about 2 blocks away on King Street. We paid $10 to park on a weekend and we were at the restaurant for about 2 hours. I highly recommend Edulis. read more

This was our first experience at Edulis after hearing a lot of rave reviews. We were very disappointed with the March menu and sad to say we won't be returning. read more

First time we had dinner in Edulis in july,2014.We had amazing experience.On nov6/2014 we came back to celebrate our friend birthday.Dispite increase the price from $50.00 to $65.00/per person,the dishes were so small,that we were embarrassed and felt bad for choosing this restaurant.It was preset 5 course dinner: 2 small appetizers,1 bowl(5 tablesp. of soup),main dish(share 4 people-12 thin slices duck breast& 8 pieces of B-B-Q kale).WE weren't expecting 12 oz steak,but things change in this restaurant since our first visit.The tasty bread with butter(we ordered twice)filled us up to"satisfaction".3 days later we called to give our feet back.They took our # ,nobody call back. Today,november 20/2014 We realize that nobody will call us,so we wrote the review. B. & G. Toronto read more

We went to Edulis 3 times over the course of the last 2 years, and loved our 2 first experiences which would have deserved 4 stars. The last time was more of a 3 stars/A-OK style of experience. We typically go for the 5 or 7 meal menu with some wine. Their wine selection is ok. We were really amazed the first time, even if the service isn't exactly fast there, but when you enjoy the evening it's not an issue. The following time was excellent as well, whereas our last dinner was less exciting, with a less inspired menu. The execution was ok, it looked great, but from a taste perspective something was missing. In Toronto, now, you can not afford to be a hit or miss experience in this price range (100-150 per person once you add everything) .... There is so much competition.... I still put 4 stars, but the last experience is definitely 3*, A-OK at best. read more

Hands down the best meal I have had in Toronto. Every dish was perfect! It's obvious that they go to great lengths to source the freshest seafood, and vegetables at their peak. The service was also impeccable. Plan to spend 2.5 to 3.5 hours for dinner.... it's well worth it. read more

Just back from Edulis. I had to come and read the reviews again in case I was missing something... No, I was not. The food was just really bad. I can't, for the life of me understand the stellar reviews. The food was not generous to begin with. Not only in portion size but in taste. We felt we needed salt on everything. Everything tasted stingy. We had the 7 courses menu + a bottle of wine. I don't think we had 100grs of protein all together...We had a lot of vegetables...either undercooked vegetables- baby zucchinis, potato, etc., or overcooked ones- tomatoes, fava beans and green onions. We had small, and I mean magnifying glass needed, portions of fish. We had nuts and some kind of sauce on every dish. Nothing cohesive. Tastes jumped to our mouths discordantly. The pièce de résistance, the last dish, a thing of squab with onion puree tasted exactly like army food...the feeling of having had too many onions... I'm still shocked, shocked at how bad it all was. As for the service...our wine was poured way too fast, or we were ignored all together. Guests that knew the chef got "special treatment", their food brought out by the chef herself. We finished our bread and were not offered more. When we asked for some more, we got that, 2 pieces and no extra butter. Trust me, even after 7 courses you'll need the bread... The dessert was just sad. Blueberries that were reportedly from Ontario but tasted of nothing. Corn that was either scraped from the cob uncooked or straight from a tin, some pecans and a squirt of cream... The whole evening $270. Please, stay away, there are better places in Toronto. read more

I made reservations a week ago with excitement and did the preorder for paella. It was my husband and my birthday celebration. The food was scorched. And, there were four small bites of seafood. Instead of the chef coming out and apologizing, and instead of removing the charges for the terrible food, only the charges for two glasses of wine were removed. And, when I payed the bill, the hostess was rude as if it was my fault that the food was burnt. Will not go back and cannot recommend it. read more

Huge hype, disappointing results. Perhaps they were too distracted serving Martha Stewart that night.

Had the best experience here recently. This place only does tasting menus and boy are they good at it. I can't say I enjoyed every dish they served but that was more because of my taste rather than a result of poor execution. The intimate atmosphere was seductive and cozy, comfortable. Dimly lit with flickering candles at each table. Casual dressy. Literally 15 tables or less. You choose between a 5 or 7 course menu (menu changes nightly and even so the server cant tell you what the chef will decide to serve or in what order, I noticed tables next to us were getting some things similar some things different). The difference in the two menus is the variety, not the amount of food. Well worth the extra $20/per for the variety. There was also a truffle scrambled egg dish to add ($20/per) or a truffle fish dish to substitute (dont remember if there was an added cost). Here were our plates: 1. raw fish salad - sorry i forget the name of the fish or the dish lol. but so light and flavourful, and the fish taste was so clean. the vegetables they used were so tasty together with the fish (im not a salad lover generally) 2. potato puree with shrimp - OMG. mindblown. if you like amaebi (sweet botan shrimp japanese cuisine) you would love this dish.. the shrimp is half cooked in the smoothest potato puree ever.. qnd i have a feeling it was cooking in the puree.. a wonderful explosion of flavours and textures in my mouth.. 3. the scrambled egg truffle addition - DIVINE. so beautifully plated, really is a small serving but i was at this dish's mercy (does that make sense?). I can't even tell it's egg. There were bacon bits but this flavour did NOT overpower the other flavours.. There were 2 layers of a sort of airy savoury cream with the truffle infused scrambled egg at the bottom.. it was so smooth.. the taste was so mesmerizing.. wanted to crack the eggshell and slurp the inner shell clean.. every $3 spoonful was worth it. the spoon is half a teaspoon in size lol. There was also a risotto dish (very nice), a hare loin dish (not a big fam of game meat but still tried it and it was a heavier contrasting taste compared to the other lighter dishes but had a nice salad on the side), a sausage and fried eel dish in apple salad that i did not really enjoy (bits of eel had too much batter and tasted like oil, i prefer grilled eel, and the acidity of the green apple slices with this fatty eel and salty sausage i didnt enjoy, and a dish with japanese charcoal torched fish.. yum. Very different tastes, textures, international ingredients/techniques used. Really appreciated the creativity and versatility of the chefs!! Was a good 2.5hour meal.. no rush.. romantic music.. i easily mentally transported myself to a virtual doppleganger restaurant set in the evening cobblestone streets of paris and on a patio with the music live in front of you. With each course you get a change in utensils and plates. Servers are quick friendly and professional. This restaurant has a mixed ethnicities crowd. the overall vibe i got was that this was an exclusive restaurant that i was lucky to be at and that not many ppl knew about (despite it being rated top 100 restaurants for the past couple years). read more

I had the worst experience at this restaurant last night and i am so disappointed considering we were there for our anniversary. The food was ok, but the night was ruined right from the beginning thanks to the RUDE waitress we had - and at a restaurant of THIS quality, the wait staff should be NOTHING but respectful. I must admit we were indecisive on choosing between the 5 course and 7 courses. We had asked her her opinion on which we should choose - (i understand she does not know how much we eat. BUT when we ask approx. how big the plate sizes are ...i would EXPECT that she would know) Its not like we kept her at the table for 10 minutes while we decided, it was a few minutes ( i understand that she had other people to tend to- but at a restaurant like this- IF we need 2 minutes to decide- you wait there or come back WITH A SMILE) SHE made it seem like we were INCONVIENIENCING her by asking her questions. I get better treatment from a waitress at Kelsey's where i pay $20 for my meal - not over $200 like this restaurant. Then to top our night off, there was a couple sitting beside us and we had paid for our bill BEFORE they did. - As soon as they paid- she offered to get their coats for them and practically put them on for them, and she was all smiles and said thank you to them as they left the restaurant. We just sat there wondering if she was going to actually get our coats. She kept walking by us, and I had to get her attention. When she FINALLY got ours coats - she barely came to our table and just stood there with them until WE walked up to her, we took our coats from her and she walked away with NO smile & without saying thank you (this could be because she noticed the POOR TIP we left her for the RUDE service we received- she should consider herself lucky i left that $20 tip) Our experience was DISGUSTING. We are foodies, have a HUGE network of friends and love trying new places - i can GUARANTEE we won't be back AND i will make sure to tell EVERYONE that we know NOT to go there - we live in the area and i will make sure NO ONE I KNOW GOES THERE read more