Drove past this restaurant quite a few times on King West, the patio always seemed to be hopping !!! Dropped in for Sunday Lunch, we were the first ones, place has been tastefully put together, cozy seating, curtains add character and warmth . Menu has lots of options especially some unique dishes. The cocktail menu also has a good selection. We ordered a Beer and Fire & Ice cocktail which was delicious. For lunch , we got a Moroccan Lamb burger which was moist, perfectly cooked and brought the flavours of the region, along with that was a Crispy chicken Burger which was also delicious, done right and very flavourful !! Ambiance was great, service excellent (Joshua was pleasant and attentive) , will definitely come by in the warmer months to try the patio . read more

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Gord and I recently had supper at King Rustic. Tristan was our server.  He was friend and helpful and took good care of us.  Thanks, Tristan! We sat on the patio on the Strachan Avenue side and a couple of police officers on horseback went by heading south. Dark & Stormy cocktails were on special for $8 so we ordered one.  I'd never had one before and it was good. Gord ordered Chicken Ala Vodka Parm Sliders.  He said they were good and he'd get them again. I ordered the Herb Fried Chicken Dinner ... I'd had it before and like it.  It was delicious, especially when dipped in the accompanying honey mustard dip.  I'm not a big fan of salads but this was a really good salad.  It's a big meal so I can't imagine ordering an extra piece of chicken (for $6) unless you were splitting the meal with someone. read more

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Ordered UberEats from here and was quite impressed! My main complaint is that the food took a while to arrive; my UberEats bike driver said he was waiting at the door for almost 20 minutes. I got the salmon with beet and sweet potato kale salad. The salad was lightly dressed with oil from the grilled salmon fillet, as were the small cubes of sweet potato and beet. There was a generous amount of kale, but the cubes were small and sparse. The fillet, however, was quite large! There were two crispy pieces that were quite meaty and delicious. Next time I'm feeling for a simple but filling meal, I'll definitely order from King Rustic. Be prepared to wait though - delivery does take a while. read more

More of a 3.5! Food was good, but a bit higher price point for a burger and fries. Got the lamb burger which came with a side of cajun fries. The pile of fries was huge, it was more like main of fries with side of burger! But hey, not complaining cause the cajun fries were really good. As for the burger, the flavours were nice. The lamb patty wasn't that thick and not very juicy. But overall I still enjoyed the burger. I like the concept of this restaurant though- eating fresh and local. Btw, if you are vegetarian, there aren't that many options on the menu. Most of the salads have meat. read more

King Rustic - Lamb burger with cajun fries - Comfort Food Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Yummy! We enjoyed our night here. This place probably had the best service that we've had the entire trip to Toronto. They were exceptional and paid special attention to our needs/requests. The drinks were delicious and my meal, the parm sliders, were sooo good. They were moist and very tasty. I just couldn't eat it all! Darn. We sat outside and it was a very cute vibe. Some music would have made it even better. We will come back for sure. read more

Stopped by this awesome joint for lunch. The bf and i had the meatball hero and the turkey burger respectively. Both were frikking delicous! As for the dranks, I had a glass of the chardonnay (delish) and a few of the Dutch Cosmo (dangerously delicious). The bf had Honey Jack on ice and the King Street West (which is super good). We stayed for an extra hour chilling and drinking. We came just when they opened and were greeted warmly by the bartender. The bartender was also the waitress for the entire lunch period! Props to this chick who was very attentive congenial to each table! I highly recommend this place if you're in the area. Good food, awesome drinks and (most important) homey, cool vibe! read more

King Rustic - Delicious cocktails! - Comfort Food Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I've given this spot a few chances. For some reason I'm never happy with my food and I'm not hard to please. My eyes are always excited then my tastebuds are let down. It's not awful, but in this city there are so many better options. read more

Thoughtful food and drinks! I tried King Rustic's fries, penne a la vodka and pierogis. All three dishes were delicious. The fries were crispy on the outside, soft on the inside and cajun-seasoned. Way better than Five Guys was our table's consensus and the perfect nibble to go with cocktails. The pierogis were handmade and nicely-sized. The potato filling was tasty, garlicky and generous. The filling wasn't perfectly smooth either and so the chunky texture gave the pierogis a hearty feel. The outer pastry was pan-fried so it had a very nice crisp to it. The penne's sauce was rich, fragrant, garlicky and just the right amount of tangy-sweet from the fire-roasted tomatoes. The noodles were cooked perfectly too. I might have liked the bowl... that's how good this dish was! While I enjoyed my King Street West cocktail very much, a subtly sweet and very tasty drink, I was bummed that King Rustic had run out of so many of their fun, house-infused alcohols. I guess I'll have to go back! read more

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I love this place so much. I've had the Manchego Burger and fries which were SO good! One of the best burgers I've had in a long time. I'm currently obsessing over their mashed potatoes. I've justbeen ordering mashed potatoes on uber eats 3 days in a row from this place because of how good it is. EDIT: I need to update on how AMAZING this place is. I still order mashed potatoes from King Rustic and tonight they sent me a free dessert and a beautiful thank you note! Customer service goes above and beyond, and the kitchen crew is clearly incredible because Ive never been even close to unhappy out of the about 10 times I have ordered from them, and the establishment as a whole is just really great. I highly recommend this place! So happy to be living a few minutes away from an A++ restaurant read more

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Another favourite go-to spot for comfort food! Good food, good customer service and friendly staff!

Came here for lunch. The burgers looked amazing but I felt like getting some lighter. So I went for the fish wrap. It was good but I felt the fish was a little dry which took away from the entire meal. I got it with tomato soup which was good for the first few spoonfuls but a little too rich to finish. I do like the general ambience with this place. I have a feeling my rating would be higher if I just got a burger and fries. read more

My associate and I are visiting from Florida and had dinner here. Boy, am I happy we did. The food was amazing and the the staff was so welcoming. Devin and Sage were the best!!!! The atmosphere is lovely and we just had the best time. Definitely check it out!!! read more

King Rustic - Comfort Food Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I fell in love with this place, it's perfect for catching up with an old friend, or perfect for a more intimate setting. It lives up to its name for the ambiance. We tried the servers suggestions; lamb sliders, chicken meatballs and the burger. A good selection of beers and cocktails. My favourite was the lamb sliders they were dressed perfectly. My friend loved the meatballs as an app. it was very generous portion and something a little different. The burger was served med rare quite red which would alarm some people, but also dressed well. They were out of the perogies, so I would try those next time. Our server doubled as a bartender that night and made a mean Old Fashion read more

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We have been holding our Board dinners at King Rustic for many years. It is our go to place. Why? We go there for the great food and great service. Never had an issue. Would recommend supporting this local business. read more

We came here for dinner after reading such great reviews. Sadly , very disappointing. Ambiance: very quiet and lighting is very dark and lit with candles at the tables. There is a patio where it looks like they provide blankets for patrons, which seemed cozy. But overall lacking any kind of liveliness. Food: We ordered the baked Brie and pine nuts with honey. In my opinion, it wasn't melted long enough and instead of the cheese being gooey, you still had to cut it. Also was fairly bland We also ordered the Brussel sprouts- a little undercooked and lacked that crispiness and browned edges that make baked Brussel sprouts good We then ordered 2 burgers A Lamb burger and the manchego burger. Both were a little over cooked and dry, as if they had been precooked and the re- heated to order. I had enquired about onions on the manchego burger (as it wasn't stated and on menu) and was told there were none. Once received, there were many tiny diced red onions which I had to pick out. The fries were tasty however. I wouldn't recommend this place if your on the hunt for a great burger read more

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Kind Rustic's new location doesn't have the same charm as the original establishment but its not for a lack of trying. While the owner's have done a great job to maintain the look and feel of the restaurant, the industrial architecture of the new building just doesn't blend well with the distressed wood theme....for this reason I wouldn't plan on coming here on a first date or anything. That aside, I would come here if you are looking for a quick bite with a variety of food options. If you are in the mood for some gluttony or are watching your waistline, I'd say there is something for everyone here. Specifically, I really liked the baked brie with honey, cajun chicken, and manchego burger . The only downside with the food is that they do tend to over season with salt IMO. I definitely plan on ordering from here again but it'll likely be via uber eats. read more

Yummy food, cozy atmosphere, friendly staff, quick service.

I had the penne ala vodka and it was amazing! The servers were also really friendly and informative. The ambiance is perfect for a get together with friends over some beer and shareables. Great food, great service, great vibes. read more

King Rustic - Penne ala vodka. - Comfort Food Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Maybe I was expected too much, but I was completely disappointed. The southern chicken was dry and tasteless, the seasoned fries, even though I requested well done fries they where mostly limp and mushy. I'm not sure I'd give this place a second look, the only thing they got right was my drink but it's hard to screw that up. The atmosphere was fine no worries there, service acceptable, I just had the wrong cook on the wrong day, but it certainly was not worth the money. Very disappointing!!!!! read more

I can't put into words how absolutely delicious King Rustic has been, each and every visit. I live quite close so there has been many occasions where I have gone in for lunch and dinner both by myself and with a group of friends. The atmosphere-from the dim lights and candles, to the music and rustic feel, has been completely enjoyable. The staff is very accommodating and the owners even go out of their way to ensure your experience has been everything you expected and more. I've ordered a variety of different dishes but some of my favourites include the meatballs, perogies, steak, manchego burger, turkey club, butternut squash soup and cobb salad. Each dish has been packed with flavour with exquisite presentations. A lot of the times it's hard to find a place downtown that's affordable and also a bang for your money, but King Rustic has very tasty foods for relatively good prices and not to mention great portion sizes. I definitely recommend trying this place out! Always an amazing experience read more

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I'm actually shocked this place does not have any reviews yet. I normally wouldn't eat anywhere that has NO reviews but our friends swore by it and convinced us to join them Really, from start to finish, it was a fabulous meal: the service was great; the food was very tasty and well presented; and the drinks were boozy. We shared the baked brie and meatballs to start, I had the hanger steak and my wife had the salmon, we shared the tiramisu for dessert. Everything was cooked perfectly and really quite enjoyable Check it out, it's a fun neighbourhood place with good food and drinks read more

The best Philly Cheesesteak in Toronto! A lot of their dishes have a bit of twist to the classics and they are very tasty. Friendly staff read more

My girlfriend and I were looking for a place to eat not far from where we were staying after a long day of walking and a bike tour throughout downtown Toronto. During our search on yelp we found the Rustic King. After a quick look at the menu and the libations offered, we began our short walk over. When you walk in you are greeted with long wood tables in the center of the dinning area with smaller tables to the sides for small groups of people. After we were sat, we decided to choose three items from the menu to eat. The lamb sliders, a cheese board and the Cajun chicken. The lamb sliders are absolutely amazing, I did not know until after I ate one and a half of them that each slider had different toping, I was so mad with myself that I missed out on chimichuri slider. However, the tzatziki slider and the goat cheese slider were some of the best lamb burgers I've had. Grilled to a light char with the center still juicy. The toping just added to the flavor. I kept looking at the board for more to appear. If you are in the area, do your taste buds a favor and stop in. read more

King Rustic is one of the newest spots on King West, and I was super duper excited to check it out after drooling over the yummy looking fusion menu. I came here on a Thursday evening and this place was dead. I think maybe one or two other small parties the entire time we were there came in and out. However, even though there were not many customers, service was painfully slow. From refilling water, to getting dishes out, slow slow slow all around. Super friendly, though. The staff even gave us a free, and EXTREMELY delicious tiramisu to share (and I am quite picky when it comes to tiramisu!) Food was decent, but not outstanding. The prices are a bit weird. Apps are very similar in price to mains which can be a bit of a deterrent when considering an app. I did steal some of the brie app and it was quite tasty! Melty, gooey goodness, paired with their AMAZING bread (I think it's a grilled focaccia? Whatever it is, their bread is out of this world.) Outside of the brie, bread, and tiramisu, other items around the table were good, but nothing to write home about. I was a little underwhelmed in the end, but definitely wasn't a bad experience! I think with some service & menu tweaks, King Rustic would be a place I'd definitely return to. read more

Went to the King Rustic on Valentine's (it's right now) and had to rush to post this review. The staff there is amazing, my one server Veronica was absolutely wonderful. I was recommended the kale salad with salmon, which I don't remember the name, and it was absolutely incredible. It hit ever taste bud. They also had live jazz music that really set a beautiful tone. Everyone was having a blast. 10/10 would visit again. read more

Love, love, love. It's a warm and welcoming restaurant/bar with homemade food. My husband and i especially love King Rustic in the fall because of the shepherd's pie. It's a great place to meet up with friends, or have a romantic dinner. They used to have live music, not sure if they still do. The service has always been excellent. read more

We were given chicken that was cold and like jelly. The potatoes and brussel sprouts were clearly also reheated. We handed back the chicken only for it to be reheated again and the same piece of chicken given back to us. Out of two full plates of food only the chips were edible. As we were leaving a mouse ran under our table and up my jacket. We were still asked to pay a substantial amount of the bill at the end. The worst meal we have ever had in our life even before the mouse. It's a shame and completely managements fault because the waiting staff were apologetic and nice but this place is the worst we have ever been. read more

One of my favourite old fashioneds in the city. I got three with dinner. I got the burger but found it pretty dry. The service was pretty slow for a Saturday especially considering it wasn't very crowded. They had a live band so that made up for it. I'd come here again for drinks in an instant but would only try the food again if someone else wanted it. Three stars for the old fashioned and the live band. read more

Simple and delicious. We shared the fried chicken and the perogies. The chicken was flavourful, the fries were well spiced but the salad was kind of boring. The perogies were massive! They were full of flavour. I wasn't overly keen on the turkey bacon but that's just personal preference. Also the ginger haste was refreshing. All in all I would come back for sure. read more

King Rustic - The ginger haste was refreshing! - Comfort Food Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Came with a group of about 7 on a Sunday evening. True to its name the restaurant has a very nice rustic feel - a great place to bring a date. It is dimly lit and well decorated. Between the 7 of us we ordered the perogies, the lamb sliders, the lasagna, the Cajun chicken, herbed chicken and steak. Everyone was very pleased with both the service and the meal. The sangria was also delicious. The menu has a nice selection of options - something for everyone. I personally would highly recommend the lamb sliders they were great! Overall I had a great dining experience and would recommend. read more

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So so so good. I recently moved to liberty village and have come to this restaurant a couple of times now. Let me tell you, they have the BEST penne Alla vodka I have ever had. The food is AMAZING and the cocktails are so good. Definitely recommend. read more

Tried the blacked fish wrap for lunch and it was delicious! Definitely going to go back and try some other food.

I've been here a few times, partially because it's about a block from where I live. The food has been consistently good every time I've been there. The first time I ordered the lamb chops, and I cleaned my plate at a frankly uncivilized speed, apparently to the amazement of the chef when it came back. The brussel sprouts were great for some reason. Brussel sprouts never taste that good when I cook them. I call black magic. Since then I've had the cajun style grilled chicken, the penne alla vodka and the rustic cobb salad, and they were all pretty top notch. Another reviewer complained about portion size, but the portions always seemed pretty good to me. Service is mostly okay, but they do seem a bit slow and forgetful from time to time, even when the place is only moderately busy. read more

Lived in the area for years, first time coming in. So glad we did. Both had burgers and they were awesome! West Avenue cider was the best damn thing. Server was Jason, attentive and fun. Will be back for sure read more

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Atmosphere was really cool. Good decor and good vibes. The food was pretty good too. My wife and I had the perogies, the guac and both the chicken dishes. Not sure if they were understaffed or if it was just an off night but food came out super slow and took forever for us to get out of there. Would like to give it another shot one day. read more

Always enjoy our meals at the Rustic: personable staff that can help out with choices, and great food too!

Everything I have had here is excellent. And the menu says all the produce are organic.

The perfect date spot. Great service, amazing cocktails and an overall pleasant atmosphere. Has a very comforting vibe to it. Music is always on point. Jazz nights are my favorite (Thursday nights). Live sax and upright bass, I had a great time. Would recommend to anyone looking for a relaxing escape from the everyday craziness that is Toronto. read more

On my last visit I found them to be very lacklustre, uninspired and dry. They were also not super nice people.

*** 3-1/2 STARS *** I was here with a group of 7 people last week for dinner. I was also surprised there hasn't been any reviews anywhere and I was even more surprised that I live a couple blocks away often get takeout at Sushi 930 next door and never knew this place existed -- it has been open since the beginning of last December. The space was once Saviari Tea & Cocktail Lounge, which was an interesting concept, but was plagued by a rather cheap and uninviting atmosphere and always lacking in customers. I had my doubts about this restaurant when I first saw their menu online. Their food is claimed to be rustic fusion, which sounds rather like a cop out and their dishes sounded lack-lustre with nothing that really stands out. When I arrived at the restaurant I noticed they did a good job in transforming the once bleak space into a place that is much more warm and welcoming. In keeping with the rustic theme, there is lots of rustic wood furniture and paneling, rustic nik-naks, and the proverbial Edison bulb light fixtures everywhere. While the space is much improved, however the restaurant feels a bit odd, as the floor was dominated by a couple rows of large bar-height tables down the middle of the restaurant with dining tables on either side. This lack of room and flow seemed to make it difficult for the servers to attend to their diners and it makes walking to the bar or bathroom more cumbersome. The TV sitting at the end of the bar was on the Rogers channel preview channel and was very distracting. The rustic themed effort of the restaurant felt almost like a Lone Star restaurant trying to be hipster, which the atmosphere seemed to be a bit off or not quite put together. The music was a mix of electronic and funk, which I liked but was played way too loud, especially when there were not that many people there. I started off with their Apple Crown cocktail which on the menu said it was a must try, which I did and it was very tasty. It was Crown Royal with lemon tea, infused honey, house made bitters, dusted with cinnamon with a dried apple slice on top of a large cube of ice. It wasn't overly sweet and had enough booze which I really liked. I would order this again, though they had a nice and interesting cocktail menu selection. My table had a couple orders of the brie appetizer which was baked brie topped with toasted pine nuts and drizzled with honey and served with slices of ciabatta, they all really liked it. I had a really hard time ordering my main course as nothing really stood out and many of the dishes were either very simple or served with tomato sauce which seemed like a very easy and had potential of being bad (at least in my experience). The menu was a mix of Italian, English pub, Mediterranean, and bits of other cuisines, so it really had no focus which was why I was having trouble ordering something I would really like -- everything felt really safe. I went with the hangar steak as I was craving steak. I wanted their perogie dish, but they didn't have any that night. I requested the steak be cooked medium-rare but more on the rare side. I found the beef on the tough side despite being perfectly cooked, but it was well seasoned and nice flavor. The sides of mashed potatoes tasted creamy and buttery good, the asparagus was tender, however the side salad was barely dressed and dry and the odd side of guacamole didn't go with anything on this dish and I didn't care for it. A salsa verde or chimichurri sauce would be much more welcomed here. Every else in my party seemed to like their dishes, though someone had a side of brussel sprouts which arrived cold and was overcooked and too soft. One dish that looked really impressive was their Double Grilled Cheese Beef Sliders. The dish came with two sliders and they were much larger and substantial than your typical slider. It was essentially a burger inside a grilled cheese sandwich, brilliant! I will definitely order that next time. The waiter was nice enough to give us a complementary sample of tiramisu for dessert as we were all too full from dinner. Even though I am not a big dessert person I really liked the tiramisu and would order it if I was hungry enough for dessert. Overall I thought my dinner experience was good, but it still needs improvement which is understandable as this restaurant has only been open for less than two months with little business or publicity. Also there was only one person working the front of house -- he was the waiter and bartender for the entire restaurant when we were there which made for slow and spotty service, but he was very nice and courteous and greatly appreciated our patronage. An extra wait staff would definitely improve things. I'm sure they will iron things out with their service as they get more customers and experience. I will definitely check back in a few months. read more