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    Ricarda's

    3.9 (239 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    Ricarda's Breakfast
    Matthew A.

    Took my mom out for her birthday with my girlfriend and other family members...and Ricarda's delivered. The ambiance was beautiful and calming on a Sunday, with a live jazz band in the background that really set the tone. Elegant but still super chill. I ordered the Ricarda's Toronto breakfast plate, which came with two eggs your way (scrambled), breakfast potatoes, bacon, sausage, a fresh side salad, sourdough toast, and two small lemon pancakes. I was debating the truffle fries instead of potatoes, but I'm glad I stuck with the breakfast potatoes. They were crispy, seasoned perfectly, and paired with that truffle aioli on the side ...an absolute game changer! The lemon pancakes were a nice surprise too. Light, zesty, and just sweet enough to round out the meal. Portions were generous and well-balanced. The staff were super friendly and welcoming and made the whole experience feel smooth and special. They even brought out a little small slice vegan cake, in celebration for my mom's bday. I'll definitely be back for the weekend brunch buffet. Rating: 4.8/5

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    Eileen L.

    I booked a reservation for my friends and I for breakfast. They have a special menu where each dish is only $10 if you order between 9 and 10am, which is a great deal. We tried most of the items from that menu, w all agreed that everything tasted ok but nothing outstanding. We all loved the interior of the restaurant though, and it's very spacious in the main restaurant area, along with a venue area next door for weddings and other special events. The washrooms are clean. The servers were very nice and explained the menu to us patiently, and provided us extra condiments when we asked. Probably would return if they have another similar deal.

    Carmen G.

    Short staffed :( Came here for a large party brunch during the holidays and although the space was huge, it was severely short staffed. Wait times for our drinks and food were long, often times our drinks came cold since the restaurant wanted to serve us all at once. I get it, you want the party to have all beverages out at once but that ruins the quality of your beverages, making them lukewarm. Don't get me wrong, the staff were super nice and accommodating, they were just so short staffed that the wait times for anything is worth noting. We got the fixed brunch menu for our party. Some of the items were sharable items for the table, family style. The pastries and fruit for sharing are fine. However, chia seed pudding and yogurt parfait for table sharing was a little odd as a starter. It's not the best item for sharing as the consistencies are more watery than solid food, forcing you to scoop multiple rounds on the same spoon rather than picking at it only once. Entrees for sharing were nice though. Banana french toast was great - tasted like a banana bread. Lemon pancakes are great for sharing. Eggs benny was delicious, perfect egg running consistency. Avo toast was standard but also still nice to have. There's definitely room for improvement but still worth a try for a smaller party.

    Breakfast cups.
    Karen L.

    What a fantastic Sunday brunch buffet! There were oysters, shrimp, smoked salmon, and tuna ceviche at the seafood cold table. The grill had lobster, short ribs, scallops wrapped with bacon, and chicken skewers. Charcuterie meats and cheeses were plentiful. It's rare to find bresaola. For the breakfast food selection you could choose eggs cooked to your liking, bacon, sausages, and potatoes. Waffles and crepes at another station with a variety of toppings. For the more healthy choices there were salads, smoothies, and various other chia and possibly yogurt cups. Several baked items were available. Desserts in small portions which is a great idea. Less waste and more opportunities to try different things. My only criticism would be the croissants were not flaky. That was too bad. Presentation and taste wise, everything else looked good and tasted good too! Service was just right. The beautiful high ceilings, open concept cooking and dining, and DJ made this a fun experience we'd recommend to anyone!

    Seafood Bar
    The Yum Report ..

    A French inspired restaurant that serves lunch and weekend brunch, Ricarda's also host a champagne brunch party every month. For adults only, this elevated brunch party also feature DJ's and live entertainment. This brunch experience was certainly unique, with music pumping and live drums being played. From the seafood bar, they had oysters, shrimp, smoked salmon and tuna ceviche - the oysters were on the smaller side but tasted fresh. The highlight was their BBQ bar, which had lobsters and scallops grilled on the spot. They also had a charcuterie and salad bar, along with a crepe and eggs station. Their dessert selection wasn't the greatest and tasted average. Overall, the food selection wasn't the largest, but had some premium items and the environment was fun. Champagne Brunch Party ($75) Tipsy Witch Drink ($18) @Ricardas.TO Price Range: $6.50 - $75 IG: #The_Yum_Report

    Beef Short Rib Hash
    Kim C.

    WOW. This place is fireball. The eggs benedict were delicious and was so tasty. The potatoes were amazing and the salad was so fresh. My boyfriend got the short rib hash and it was salty for me but he loved it! The salad and potatoes balanced it out well. We are tourists to canada so i'm not sure if this is the norm but our waitress was so beyond kind. Wonderful place!

    Matt W.

    Was lucky enough to visit Ricarda's almost a year ago (Feb 2020) so this review is a bit old, but pre-lockdown this was one of my favorite restauraunts. They had numerous events going on where ticket admittance (around $50 based on what event was that night) gets you inside, and once inside all meals/drinks are free! They had everything from risotto to small steaks, macaroons and fresh ice creams and a huge selection of cocktails. Ribs, oysters, grilled meats gallore, and a DJ was there to keep the party going. I've also been to Ricarda's for regular restauraunt service as well, and the service is to say the least, impeccable. The selection of wines, spirits and beers is very diverse, and within the restauraunt there is a full separate cafe with amazing baked goods and desserts. The entrees and appetizers aren't your standard fare either, the menu contains unique dishes such as grilled octopus, lamb burgers and Ontario ribeye. Although its temporarily closed now I'd say when it re-opens its definitely the place to either have an event or a quiet formal dinner.

    Jimmy C.

    My friend wanted to try this brunch place for the longest time so we decided to visit on a Saturday morning. While looking through the menu on their website, I noticed they have Jazz on Sundays but reservations are usually booked up three weeks out so definitely reserve in advance if you're looking to get some jazz with your meal! Staff were very friendly and always checked in on us. From entering the restaurant, they had a warm greeting and brought me to my table. They even offered to hang up my jacket on the coat rack. Throughout my meal, they checked to make sure it tasted well and ensured my water was always refilled. 5/5 for service! Food was great as well - I ordered the Steak and Eggs and was pleasantly surprised by how good the shoestring fries were. Steak was cooked to my liking and I enjoyed the various food that was included in the plate including eggs sunny side up, field greens salad and sourdough bread. My group also got the Ricard's Breakfast and Benny's Corner. Wasn't as big of a fan of the chorizo sausage but everything else was great! This is definitely going to be one of my favourite brunch spots in the city.

    Ceviche anyone?
    Peter M.

    After being at Ricarda's on a couple of occasions, I have to say that this place is where you want to be on Wednesday Nights! Ya...Wednesday! Hump Day... the day you fight to get to so you can forget Monday and look forward to Friday - which seems too far away! Fear not! Wednesday night is the new Friday night at Ricarda's! Ricarda's hosts an off the chain Wednesday night called Ricarda's Kitchen Party! For $55, you get all you can eat food like lamb chops, charcuterie, yakitori, and an oyster bar with raw, smoked, or baked with chorizo! I try to get to it but some Oyster Lounge Lizards parked with ArSSes in front of it and grazed on the tasty bivalves all night. Lucky for us, they had plenty more! Whew! You also get 2 or 3 drinks thrown in. You walk into the place onto a red carpet. You literally meet a lady in red standing at the doorway and the red carpet, it's the train of her dress! I tried to skip over it the rest of the night. Servers lead groups of people to the check-in and introduce the place to newcomers. At check-in, you are given an environmentally friendly utensil kit and poker chips - one chip per drink. You can however, start with a Dragon's Breath drink. It's an alcohol drink that is nitrogen frozen. You place it in your mouth, breath out like a dragon and enjoy the drink. Kind of cool. Head to the bar and look over the cocktails of the night, or have a beer or wine if that's your fancy. Drink in hand, head into the playground of good eats! Ceviche, Risotto, grilled scallops, ... muse-bouche hanging in little ornaments floating on balloons... AND if you are lucky, you will meet Chef Julian running around ensuring that everything is perfect. It's a cray cray night with so many people, food, and drinks. I'm hoping to be there again this week or next! Also heard of their incredible brunch, which I will be having soon! Can't wait. Go online, purchase a tix. For $55, you can't get a better deal on a night out! It was sold out last week. I expect it to sell out this coming week too! Get tix early and maybe I'll see you there! CHEERS!!!!!!!

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    Grace Y.

    [3/5]: An update to my previous 5/5 Ricarda's review. I love their food here so I had booked a large (10-12 ppl) reservation a month in advance for my birthday party (they had taken down my cc and everything was confirmed). I was called 2 weeks prior to the day by Ricarda's saying they didn't know how I managed to book a reservation on a Saturday night where they were having a food event and the restaurant would be CLOSED. They basically called me to let me know they had to cancel my reservation and could offer me 25% off my party's bill if we came in the next day/weekend. I was too flustered and upset at the moment to take them up on their offer because I had to scramble to find a restaurant in Toronto that would accept a reservation of 12, 2 weeks out. I was actually VERY upset because I was REALLY looking forward to eating here and sharing the great food with a group of my closest friends. I have to adjust my review only because this reflects on their customer service. Yes they did try to make up for it but how did their ERP restaurant reservations system and management let people make reservations on nights that restaurant is closed? Something to be wary of I guess.

    Avocado toast
    Ginette P.

    Absolutely lovely brunch with our family. Excellent service and delectable food. Dishes chosen were: burger, avocado toast, Eggs Benny, short rib hash & fish sticks for the little one. Jazz accompaniment is a nice touch though a lower volume would make it easier to hear ourselves speak. Good value and very pleasant experience. We'll be back!

    Some slices of the Flatbreads we shared
    Jasmine L.

    I'm so impressed by Ricarda's refined atmosphere, beautiful Mediterranean seafood dishes, and wine selection ! For light bites or starters, I highly recommend their CHARGRILLED OCTOPUS and FLATBREADS. The octopus was cooked so tender and dressed with a delicious sauce and small salad. The flatbreads had a good amount of fresh ingredients and the bread was thin but still soft. The main entree I got was the LOBSTER RAVIOLI which was just as tasty as it was aesthetic. The black & white striped ravioli pasta was executed perfectly and had just the right amount of ricotta cheese inside. It was topped off with a savoury sauce and chunks of lobster. Definitely put Ricarda's on the map for a posh atmosphere that you can enjoy perfectly done Mediterranean-style seafood, without the super high-end price. It is also VERY spacious & can accommodate for a large party size/company function !

    Ricarda's breakfast and the Lamb something
    Sophie T.

    Nice restaurant, very spacious, great atmosphere! I enjoyed the food, the simple Ricarda's breakfast dish was delicious, salad was great, eggs cooked perfectly and the curry chick pea potato side was flavorful. What fell short for me during my visit here for brunch was the service. Coffee (which came in a very small cup) was not refilled, nor was our water. We mostly had to wave for someone to get what we needed. It was not a busy afternoon either, there were only a few tables at that time. I would say the service was nice and friendly, but just not quite up to par for a place that charged me an extra $1.25 for three little balls of butter!

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    I had their wild mushroom risotto and mushroom pizza. both really good. They have neat menu and loved their pastry side. Looked fresh too!

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    Fabulous light breakfast with salmon, avocado, eggs and salad. The service is also amazing.

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