We had a quick breakfast here before our trip to Niagara Falls and it was good. I wanna say it was a bit pricey from what I can remember, but what do you expect from a hotel restaurant. The only other thing is that the breakfast sausage in Canada is definitely different from what we get back in the states. read more

Victor - a woman sitting at a table with a plate of food - American Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Victor Restaurant was on a list of winterlicious restaurants for 2024. I had the soup, lamb shank and toffee cake while my friend ordered the other dishes. The dinner is $75 for a 3 course meal not including tax and tip. The food was prepared well and the presentation was good for most of the dishes. The soup and cake had an interactive pouring element but slightly took away from the presentation. I'm still practicing my food and environmental photography but overall it was good experience. read more

Victor - Restaurant + Interior - American Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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We were looking for a dinner spot nearby where we were staying in the CN tower area on a Saturday night and found Victor which is located in a hotel lobby. There were only two other dining parties when we arrived for dinner. We were given a choice to sit anywhere we like - so we sat in a booth for maximum comfort! The menu here is short and sweet. We ordered the butternut squash gnocchi and the big Vic burger. The gnocchi tasted fresh and the butternut squash sauce was slight. As for the big Vic burger, the patty was cooked medium rare but tasted a tad dry. However, the fresh veggies and caramelized onions countered that bit of dryness. The Caesar salad that came with the burger was great! Fresh and not overly dressed. We were checked in regularly by our servers and had our drinks refilled without asking. A bit pricey but the food was delicious and it was a comfortable dining experience. Wouldn't mind coming back here again! read more

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This restaurant is located in the lobby of the hotel. For a Tuesday night, it was packed by 6pm. The service is slow as the wait staff/kitchen were inundated with 80% of the patrons ordering at the same time. We were given some nice bread and Olive Oil in Salt and Balsamic Vinegar as we were waiting. We originally were coming here for the Beer and Burger Special which they no longer do.. As we were perusing the menu, the Happy Hour Menu caught our eye.. Buck a Shuck Oysters - so we ordered 3 dozen We also ordered some dinner off the menu: Beef Short Rib Poutine - the Short Rib was flavorful and intense and the Fries was cruchy with well seasoned gravy and cheese curds Pork Chop - the chop is nicely seared and not over cooked, the brussels sprout is nicely crisp on a bed of celiac puree and chutney. Come in at 5pm to take advantage of the Happy Hour tapas and drinks. read more

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I ventured to Victor for a wedding and got to meet Chef David Chrystian. I felt like a giddy kid seeing Santa during the holidays. He was shucking fresh oysters for us and i got to chit chat with him. At the wedding we had a 7 course meal. Sharing Plate- Cheese, Sausages, Salami, Prosciutto, ratatouille terrine Salad- pickled cucumbers, yellow tomatoes, hummus Pasta- butternut squash ravioli with fried capers and the yummiest Parmesan i have ever had. Fish- Swordfish recommended by the Chef himself, excellent. Meat- a duo of Bison tenderloin and Beef short rib. the Bison was out melt in your mouth. Sorbet- by then the wine was hitting me Dessert- there was a mix of a lot of stuff but the shots were going around. It tasted devine though :) All in all i was very impressed by the staff, the Chef, the food, the drinks, the company, the whole night. read more

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Went here for Valentines day. They had a set menu of 4 courses for $75 per person. I thought this was a pretty decent deal for being an upscale restaurant. The menu we had consisted of Soups - lobster bisque and a leek soup. Both were good but not amazing Salad - tuna with scallops and a beet salad. The tuna was really good. It was sushi style tuna and the scallops were seared to perfection. The beet salad was also good but the tuna was way better Pomegranate sorbet to "cleanse" the palette Dinner - my wife had the beef tenderloin and I had the black cod. The tenderloin was cooked to perfection and tasted delicious. All of the other flavours it came with matched very well. Desert - Chocolate mousse cake and a passion fruit custard (think creme brule). Both delicious We were served glasses complimentary sparking wine to begin the evening. The servers were very attentive and prompt and the atmosphere was great. All in all a nice place to eat for a special dinner. read more

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This restaurant has a beautiful and classy environment, with a room perfect for a large party private dining experience. It is on the business casual/dressy side, but we were casually dressed, and was not treated any differently. The service was really good, and the waiter was friendly, and went above and beyond for our simple meal. They have a long wine list, and the waiter is very knowledgeable. Surf and Turf (Saturday Special - limited) |$30|: The steak was done to perfection, and the shrimp at this amazing flavorful smokey taste. If you have a big appetite, or just have a regular man's appetite, go on Saturdays, and get this special! Roasted Branzino |$28|: The fish was soft, moist, and flakey. The skin was cripsy and flavorful. It also came with fingerling potatoes, which were average, and braised kale, that was a big on the bland, and oily side. It was a well assembled dish though, where each element was needed to balance each other. It's hard to explain. Dessert: I can't remember what it was, but it was a cake of some sort, with caramelized banana, with salted caramel, and some sort of ice cream. It was DELICIOUS. I would definitely go again, try some signature cocktails, and appetizers, especially the poutine! read more

Victor - American Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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3.5/5 A quiet restaurant located on Mercer street in the Hotel le Germain. Beautiful decor and the service was great. For entrees, we had the bone-in pork chop, brick chicken and the scallops & pork belly, and they were all fantastic. The most memorable is probably the pork chop - despite being thick, it was cooked through and was still juicy. The apps and dessert, however, were quite underwhelming. The crab cakes reminded me of a filet-o-fish and the sushi pizza was more of a sashimi cracker. I would recommend Victor based on the quality of the entrees, but temper your expectations for the other courses of the meal. read more

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I have been working with the event planner for a month to book an event for 35 people for my 30th birthday. I was sent the menu, pricing, table arrangements, and went in to view the space. Today I received an email that they could no longer accommodate my reservation with less than a month to locate a new space when most restaurants require a month in advance to reserve. My 30th birthday is cancelled now. Thanks. read more

We ended up sneaking in for a night cap just at the place was closing. This was actually after we left a venue just up the street on Mercer, which we did not have an excellent time visiting (see most recent review). Victor has a very beautiful atmosphere, the decor is just gorgeous. People watching here is also very interesting as well. My boyfriend ordered a craft beer and I ordered a dirty Martini made with Tito's Handmade Vodka (if you haven't tried this stuff yet, you really should!), with extra olives. Order yourself a "dirty Tito" next time you go lol delicious! Since the kitchen was closed we did not have an opportunity to try any of the food. Next time I come back, I would LOVE to try the food here ;) read more

I spent 850$ not including tip to be reminded 5 times at my 5pm reservation that they needed the table at 7:30 and was out of the restaurant by 6:45. I have never left a review before but have never been so upset by service. They ruined a very special occasion for me I will never return. read more

This review is for Cafe Victor which their website describes as: OPEN FROM 6:30A-6:00P DAILY, CAFE VICTOR is a French inspired setting offering a full array of espresso, coffees and herbal teas, as well as exquisitely executed pastries, cakes, cookies and house made savory sandwiches. The café provides quick and convenient service for the local commuters and hotel guests on the go, but does so without sacrificing the quality of product or service. The cafe itself is a small section of the entire Victor restaurant, nestled to the side. I knocked off a star because the barista had to be asked for a spoon, plate and milk for my tea even though it was "to stay" rather than to go and never checked in with me if everything was okay... if i am staying in to drink my tea in a teacup, isn't it bizarre not to give me the teacup with a saucer and spoon and cream or sugar? It's a small gaffe but for what Victor is trying to portray via their website/price point/location, I feel it's unacceptable, even diners give you the cream/sugar without you having to ask for it! The other star I'm knocking off because of the poor placement of this cafe, it's right next to the door which blows super cold air in during winter, when you are trying to warm up with your coffee. Either they need to have a wind stopper to prevent that, or not have a cafe right next to the front door in an attempt to maximize space. read more

VICTOR Restaurant + Bar is located inside the chic Hotel Le Germain; tucked away on Mercer Street, it is literally a "hidden gem." I imagine many celebrities who want some privacy would love to dine here; I just enjoy the relaxing atmosphere, attentive service and delicious food that former Top Chef Canada competitor David Chrystian churns out of the kitchen. While he didn't ultimately take home the prize - his dishes are winners for me. The ambiance is laid back but sophisticated as giant "lampshade" fixtures loom over each table and large windows with tucked draping makes for great people watching. Chrystian's tasting menu pays hommage to the many ethnic neighbourhoods and streets that call Toronto home. Each dish on the tasting menu is $14 which is a bargain for the top notch dishes offered. There are no preset number of courses, which makes this one of the most versatile tasting menus in Toronto (it's pretty much à la carte dining if you ask me, except dishes are tasting menu sizes which allows you to try more without overindulging). There is also a regular dinner menu available which include offerings such as lobster bisque, Berkshire pork loin and à la carte sides. My best friend and I end up choosing to go the tasting menu route and we had no regrets! LITTLE ITALY, COLLEGE AND CLINTON, roasted squash + gnocchi - This dish was absolutely delicious! The cubes of roasted butternut squash were nicely seared on the outside, but perfectly soft on the inside which actually also mimicked the texture and flavor of the gnocchi as well. Think of the texture of a really good pan fried taro cake - that's what this dish was like. I daresay this is my favorite plate of gnocchi in the city at the moment! LITTLE PORTUGAL, DUNDAS AND BROCK, Lobster + Chicken Cataplana - This Portuguese equivalent to the Spanish Paella was a blast of flavor. The Chorizo was not in its familiar sausage format, but were what I would call cured cubes. The lobster was chunky and tender and the kale chip was a nice touch. The dish was slightly tangy which no doubt helped cut some of the usual richness inherent in a Cataplana. LES MISERABLES, THE PRINCESS OF WALES THEATRE, Duck Breast "A l'Orange" - The "orange" part of the dish is subtly incorporated into the veal jus in the form of marmalade which made for a nice glaze and intensified flavor. The duck breast was scored perfectly and its crispiness was akin to that of biting into a piece of roast pork. The only thing I wasn't really fond of were the turnips in this dish as I felt it didn't really go with the other components of the dish, but that's just me. I don't think I've had duck breast with a crispy skin quite as addictive as this one! LITTLE POLAND, RONCESVALLES, Cabbage Roll - This is Chrystian's take on a family recipe and is probably the freshest cabbage roll you'll ever taste. The piece of beef tenderloin is delicate, tender and cooked perfectly. But while the cabbage roll is delicious, the beetroot horseradish definitely steals the show! KENSINGTON MARKET, AUGUSTA AND ST. ANDREW, Moroccan Lamb - Of all the dishes from the tasting menu, this one was the winner! I guess that's why they say "save the best for last?" The lamb sausage was succulent without being greasy, and the spices definitely made it pop. The chickpeas were to-die-for - it hits up the sour, sweet and salty profiles with precise proportions of each. This is haute comfort food at its best! For desserts we decide to opt out of the Fall Tasting Platter (in essence, a sampler of the four desserts offered) and end up opting for full-sized portions of: Little Jamaica (Eglinton and Oakwood) "lemon tart" $10 - Whoa Nelly! You can never go wrong with coconut but I loved this dessert. The lime curd was just the right amount of tang, and the shortbread was light, crisp, and airy (thank God as the traditional kind would've sent me into a coma). But the simplest things in life are often the best; case in point the caramelized pineapple was the star of this dish. The Parkdale (Queen and Ossington) chocolate tart ($10) - The tart base was divine; not too heavy. The chocolate filling was also good - not overly sweet nor heavy. The cherries were definitely intensified with the addition of booze and the Chantilly made every bite a perfect spoonful. VICTOR definitely makes the rotation. Chrystian does a really good job at highlighting the many ethnic communities of Toronto. He's not shy on flavor as each dish is well-seasoned and delicious; it's not just a bunch of sloppily thrown together dishes using iconic neighbourhoods and ethnic ingredients to reel you in only to be disappointed with medicore, pseudo ethnic dishes. You even get a little take-home treat; I'm just glad it's not the usual tacky fortune cookie you get in Chinatown ;) And while my philosophy that restaurants attached to hotels generally are pitfalls to avoid - VICTOR is definitely an exception to the rule. read more

We came here on Friday evening. It was quiet and that was a flag. But since the reviews were good and it is branded as "French" food, we thought it can't be disappointing. We learned later it actually was. We ordered the cold sea food platter. Everything was too salty, including the appetizer bread. Service was also not as great. No one was there to get us seated until we asked the restaurant reception if we were at the right restaurant. Since there were just so few customers, there was not any attentive waiter except the one who finally showed up to seat us who then spent most of time in the kitchen. We would give this a 3.5 rating. read more

In the swank domain of the Hotel Le Germain, Victor occupies what was once Rain's Italian sister, Luce. Under new ownership and culinary skills of David Chrystian, Victor strives to satisfy Toronto's (and out of towners) craving for the latest locavore fare. It prides itself on sourcing from local Ontario farmers as much as possible and for emphasis on fresh seasonal dishes. We arrived on a Friday night to a surprisingly empty room. I was somewhat disappointed to notice that while the menu was decidedly local, the wine list suffered from a lack of Ontario wines. Surely, wine and food would go hand in hand on a localvore menu. Service got off to an awkward start but was quickly redeemed to be quite good. As for our food, delicious but for two quite major missteps. Someone in the kitchen has quite a heavy hand with the salt as both me and my friend found the fish way too salty which ruined an otherwise beautiful dish and nice cut of black cod. Second misstep, after having a little deliberation, the striploin was ordered on the rarer side of medium-rare but turned up at our the table on the well side of medium. Recognizing our disappointment, our server offered to take it back and another piece be prepared to our friend's liking. Reluctantly, we agreed as we didn't want to be too much bother. A word about ambience, it seemed that Victor was unsure of what it wants to be. It's a very elegant room, with a gorgeous feasting table but the hockey game above the bar and the slightly too loud lounge music made you wonder whether we were at a sports bar, casual eatery? or was it a nice restaurant. It's as if your rumbunctious little brother suddenly takes over room after you've moved out. It was just as well since we almost had the whole restaurant to ourselves and could just chill and chat to no abandon. read more

Tasting menu is cool. It encourages social dining. Dishes were inspired by the various neighborhoods in the city. Vietnamese - Gerrard and Broadview crisp pork belly, picked vegetables, pate, deli meat, spiced mustard and crouton Japanese Village - Richmond Hill Sushi Pizza, crisp rice, lobster salad, tuna, roe, avocado, and wasabi-miso dressing Little Italy - College and Clinton Albacore Tuna crudo, sundried tomato, basil, capers and celery Chinatown - Spina Ave Braised 5 Spice Duck congee, cashews and fried shallots and more.. (this is what we ordered) We ordered 5 dishes (doubled up on the Japanese Village) and shared. I enjoyed each one of them. They were a culinary delight. The restaurant is located on Mercer St, inside the swank Hotel Le Germain. Capacity of the restaurant is 150 people. The interior appointments are contemporary and modern. Nice lighting, design, and layout. Wish the staff was a bit more attentive I had to constantly go find them and the food took a bit long to prepare. Fair warning though don't come here hungry, the food will not fill you up it's really just for sampling. However it's taste was excellent! read more

I went there with my gf for a week day after work dinner* Its not easy to find however it may be a good comfortable reason why its not jam packed* We tried their curry soup which we both couldn't finish a shared portion because the taste was too strong and spicy* my gf had a pasta which was average and i had the seared scallop that did not wow me* read more

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The tasting menu is absolutely amazing. The moroccan lamb with chickpeas was savory and tender, and the grilled octopus panzanella was tender with just the perfect amount of buttery crispiness . The chicken fried rice was slightly oily but it's fried rice so that can easily be forgiven; plus, the chicken thight was very juicy and I LOVED the plethora of vegetables! And don't leave without trying the sushi pizza, with a creamy wasabi-dressed lobster salad, roe, rice crispies, and avocado. It's a flavor explosion. The ambiance in Le Germain is unsurpassed and the service is top-notch. Grab some espresso in the library afterwards and just relax with friends, to complete a great night. A must-visit in Toronto, for sure. There's a reason why Top Chefs are, well, top chefs. read more

Amazing food, great service and music to vibe too! I love it here! Perfect gem on an unassuming street! A must-go! read more

Victor - Dessert! Pavlova! - American Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

First of all, all those that gave this place a bad review, you're crazy and petulant. Victor's Restaurant deserves all the praise it gets and then some. I made reservations for my wife and I for Saturday at 7:30pm recently (Oct. 25/14). It was her birthday and I wanted to treat her to something special, we were NOT disappointed. First impression is just WOW. The decor and ambiance is perfect, the service staff very good, friendly and attentive. We were seated and presented with the menus. I had decided ahead of time that I wanted to try their tasting menu, and I know my wife LOVES lots of little dishes so she can try a lot of things without having to fill up. We decided that we were going to both do all 7 courses of the tasting menu and when we told this to our server, he kindly explained that even though this is a "tasting" menu, the courses themselves were appetizer size, so 14 dishes would probably be way too much for us. Talk about honesty! Most places I know would have let you order all that food just so they can make more $ from you. So my wife and I picked out 5 of the 7 dishes we really wanted to share preceded by 6 oysters, drank our cocktails and waited with much excitement. First we received a wonderful couscous Amuse-bouche which was just right, followed by the oysters with a fantastic mignonette which really elevated the experience. Following the oysters we got our first 2 tasting menu dishes, the Samosas and the chilled spiced pork. Simply saying "delicious" would be the understatement of the century. The dishes were both complex and simple. It was just wonderful how everything tied in together. My wife still can't get over how great the Samosas were, her favorite dish of the night. The 3rd course was the de-constructed fish tacos. For me, this dish was ridiculous in how good it was, by far my favourite. The tuna melted in my mouth, the tortillas were perfectly crisp, the pickled vegetables, amazing. If someone was to tell me I can only eat one dish for the rest of my life, this is what I would choose. I normally don't even like fish tacos at all, but to call this dish a fish taco is like calling the Mona Lisa a doodle. The 4th course was steamed fish Callaloo which was gentle and delightful followed by the 5th course of roasted cépes and an amazing duxelle. Both dishes, a home run. Through out the night our server explained not just all of the dishes, but also each component of the dish, his knowledge and explanation of all our questions was very insightful. I had also let him know that if was my wife's birthday and he had arranged for a delicious and absolutely stunning desert trio (which they didn't even charge us for!! Unexpected and totally amazing) Having a service background (15 years as a server) I know what good service is and usually pick apart every little detail when I go out (though not out loud :)). Our server this night was the best I'd had the pleasure of being served by in a long time. Overall, the food, service and venue are all top notch. The prices aren't just reasonable for what you get, they are a steal! I will most definitely come back here again and again and strongly recommend this hidden gem to everyone that will listen. read more

This is the restaurant inside the St. Germaine hotel on Mercer street. We came here for a birthday dinner with a group of 10 people. This restaurant apparently recently underwent some changes and menu revamp. We were seated at a long table in the back of the restaurant. It was in an area where they had private functions, had their own sitting area and bar. Our server was new and didn't know the wine list and couldn't answer any questions on the wine list. At one point the server left us to ponder the wine list but he took the wine list with him and we had nothing to at. He came back with information that he obtained from the bartender and gave minimal information on the wine questions. We ordered wine and various appetizers and entrees. We were given amuse bouche of potato au gratin. The braised beef poutine was baked and way over processed and tasted like salty gravy over fries. Crab cakes were tasty with nice accompaniments but the crab cakes seemed pre made. The nice cut of Berkshire porkchop was completely wasted. The cut was thick but undercooked. Two people ordered the porkchop and everyone left at least half on their plate it was unedible. The porkchop was crispy and slightly charred outside but rare as sashimi inside. Looks like someone blowtorched it to crisp it up after cooking. The Saturday special surf and turf was hangar steak with shrimp, basic and mediocre. One person had fries missing from their order of surf and turf. The only star of this meal was the scallops and pork belly. This was a very good interpretation of this duo with puréed curry cauliflower and pickled cauliflower and sunflower seeds on the side. Dessert menu was presented to us after dinner and everyone ordered dessert. The server missed one order and someone went without dessert. We were never asked if we wanted coffee or tea. Overall nice restaurant and ambience within beautiful hotel but service was terrible and food nothing memorable. The restaurant was under staffed there was only one bartender and our server, later on there was another girl in the restaurant assisting. Won't be coming back here anytime soon. Two star food and service but three if you include the surroundings. Also want to add that I got hives within 2 hours after eating dinner there. I normally eat seafood without any issue but it happens to me when the seafood is not fresh. read more

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Went here for a wonderful Valentines Dinner, big surprise from my guy. The restaurant is located just inside the main hotel lobby doors off to the left. Really liked the place for it's simple, but super modern elegance. They had a special Valentines menu, but the items all contained chocolate (chocolate soup?) and it all seemed a little over the top, so we stuck with the traditional menu. The special of the day on Saturdays is the Surf & Turf special, so we both went ahead with that and it did not disappoint. Steak was cooked a perfect medium rare as requested, and the lobster was tender. Menu is balanced and they had a good cocktail selection and large vine list. My daiquiri was divine. Perfect spot for either a date or a business dinner/lunch. read more

Lovely French restaurant. I've been here for both drinks and for dinner, and both experiences were great. The beef tartare was some of the best I've ever had. I also loved the pork chop; juicy and seared perfectly. Impeccable service as well - they accommodated my baby and found us a table that would suit her stroller being next to me. Will definitely be back. read more

Terrible experience. Went here for breakfast and ordered off the menu instead of the buffet. Waited 30 minutes for our breakfast. It came and everything was cold. The waitress never came to check on us to see how the food was. When the bill came, they overcharged us. We told the waitress that the food was cold and not enjoyable. She gave us a hard time and told us there's a lot of other places we could have gone. Won't be going back here read more

Food was good. Service was friendly. We had scallops with carrot purée with lentils and mushrooms. Scallops had a nice sear and flavors were good. Also had a couple of crab cakes, that were loaded with crab. read more

Victor - Crab cakes with good amount of crab. - American Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Really enjoyed the food here and the staff was great. I thought the focus on local neighborhood cuisine was a very cool touch particularly if you're from out of town. The only complaint was the plate/cutlery combination. Sounds stupid but if you set the fork on the edge of the plate it slides off then flips up tossing food or sauce all over you! I'm all for pretty tableware but not at the expense of practicality. The waitress said it happens all the time! Hello!!! So other than my ruined brand new shirt the place is great. :-) read more

I went to Victor in hopes of having a delicious meal for my friend's birthday. Given that the chef was the runner-up of Top Chef Canada, I was fairly confident in my choice. However, upon arriving, I was at first struck by how empty the restaurant was on a Saturday night at 7:30! We nevertheless sat down and I ended up having the following: Beef Carpaccio - decent, nice thinly-sliced beef but lacked flavour overall Little India Samosas - flavourful, but cold as though they had been sitting around for awhile Sushi Pizza - good, but nothing mind-blowing Lamb Pappardelle - easily the best thing I tasted all night - would recommend this dish! Yorkville Taster - just decent Burger - once again just decent. The burger also didn't come with cheese despite the fact that we asked for cheese (extra $2) Overall, the food was quite decent, with the exception of the lamb pappardelle which was delicious. The main issue was that we waited SO LONG between each course! I couldn't believe how long every course took to come, especially since the restaurant was almost empty! No matter how good the food was, I simply could not come back to this restaurant based solely on how slow the service was. It was really a shame. read more

I'm not sure if this place gets busy, it's a smaller space and was half full when I arrived. It is on a quieter road and being connected with Le Germain hotel on Mercer it may not need locals to stop in (they would be missing out though). I'm always a fan to have a bite to eat here when I'm staying at the Le Germain in Toronto. I sat at the bar and was catered to by the bartender all night, she happily found options for me to dine on that were allium free and delicious! I had the scallops plus a cheeseboard the most recent time I've been in, fantastic. read more

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I went to Victor for their Iron Chef experience dinner, which was very unique and fun. Iron Chef at experience at Victor Restaurant allows you put their chefs to the test based on the way they incorporate one theme ingredient into their dish. The group I was with selected a theme ingredient which had to be incorporated into every course (each course prepared by a different chef). Our group had to judge each course based on the way the theme ingredient was incorporated, the originality, etc, and select the best chef at the end of the night. And our theme ingredient was chocolate! The restaurant itself isn't large. It has a very intimate atmosphere and inviting decor. We booked the entire venue for the occasion (group of 50), which was a corporate event. I believe the restaurant sits around 50-60. I was quite sceptical about the whole experience at first given that our theme ingredient wasn't something that comes to mind when I think of a main course or even an appetizer but it turned out to be exceptional. The chefs at Victor were truly creative and didn't lack in originality. We started off with a cauliflower soup with white chocolate - simply wow! The second course was deconstructed tuna taco with chocolate beans. This dish is offered as part of their regular menu - minus the side of chocolatey beans. Tuna was very fresh and it literally melted in my mouth. They serve it with chips, Guac, beans and other typical sides. Everything tasted really well and the chocolate beans really pulled all the flavours together. Our main was a lamb dish which was impressive and very innovative. This course was not party of their regular menu hence I will not go into detail. Lastly, we finished off with a superb chocolate mousse dessert which was very delightful, perfectly sweet (not bitter sweet). Each course was paired with a glass of wine from their regular wine list. Although their wine list is quite short and their selection of wine by the glass is quite limited, the wine that was offered was of good quality and I really enjoyed it. There was a white Austrian white which I particularly liked. Overall the Iron Chef dinner is a unique way to celebrate a special occasion (ie engagement party) or entertain clients and provides an unparalleled experience with a wow factor. I highly recommend Victor's team for your next corporate event or your special occasion. Your guests will be wowed! read more

Victor - Dark Chocolate Mousse Cake with espresso/cocoa reduction and preserved citrus - American Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Highly recommend. Went there for a causal dinner. Perfect for a romantic gateway in the heart of the entertainment district. Small but very cozy. And the food were amazing. We ordered a crab cakes as a starter, then chicken and pork chop as entrees. For dessert we have strawberry vanilla cheesecake and chocolate mousse. Simply delicious. Must try. read more

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Victor Restaurant is the perfect accompaniment to the elegant and gracious Hotel St. Germain. It's an intimate restaurant, with a lovely bar and friendly professional service. They have a nice and unique selection of Signature Cocktails! They've since taken the Steak Tartare off the menu, but it was probably the best I'd ever had, with a pleasant twist. I'd love to dine here again and would recommend Victor to anyone looking for a lovely dining experience--perfect for an anniversary or birthday with just the two of you. read more

We came here on a Friday evening because the reviews on open table suggested it was a great venue for a romantic date and the food was great. Both were true... Enjoyed a delicious bottle of Prosecco in stylish champagne saucers, while enjoying Panko crusted crab cakes and warm olives appetizers. The seared sea scallops over lentils main and chocolate truffle cake were thoughtful and complex in flavour, while the service was attentive, professional, warm and unobtrusive. The ambiance, intimate, meticulous decor, and patrons were also equally quaint and inviting and resulted in an enchanting, special evening. I loved the attention to detail such as fine crisp linens with sleek modern lines. read more

Only came here for drinks but ended up ordering a late dinner. Victor is located inside the Le Germain Hotel. It's a very nice venue, the entire hotel itself is pretty sweet, overly packed but can you blame them. It's a wonderful place. Food came out in a timely manner about 20 minutes. We first ordered a couple of double shot whiskey on the rocks by the bar then moved along to food. Dinner : Roasted Branzino ($28) It was a beautifully cooked piece of fish with fingerling potatoes, braised kale and lemon pistou. Pan-Seared Gnocchi ($20) Wonderful vegetarian option with brown butter mushrooms, sage and pecorino cheese, tasted so good, I wish the portion was larger haha read more

Me and my friend are from out of town and were bouncing around the city for NYE. We stumbled upon this place on our way to our destination and decided to come in for a drink. The restaurant is located inside the Hotel Le Germain and I loved every bit of this place. The decorum of this place was phenomenal from the setup of the tables to the bar. They had a great selection of scotch and vodkas to choose from. The bartender was very knowledgeable about the area and all the local hotspots. This is a great place to bring a date or come for a happy hour drink. I will definitely stop in for dinner sometime if not more drinks. Make sure to put this place on your must do list. read more

Great ambiance, quick service and delicious food. Amazing happy hour $8 wine (but the server didn't know what kind) and $5 beers. $1 oysters and the brick chicken with greens and Mac and cheese was so delicious. Would come back again. read more

Me and my girlfriend decided to go there and it was a mistake. This one aspect was my fault, as I should have read more of the reviews but it is a very quiet and not busy place even on a Saturday night which wasn't the vibe we were looking for, just an FYI if you're wanting something more upbeat. To start, we both got whisky sours (15$); they weren't bad but we agreed we've definitely had better and at way less expensive places at that. The appetizer we ordered was the calamari; it wasn't what we had expected and it was also barely luke warm but the flavour was alright. We were then given rock hard bread and ice cold (frozen layer on the top) butter. The entree I ordered was the red eye chicken (26$) and my friend had the burger. We waited about 45 mins for our food even though WE WERE THE ONLY PEOPLE in the restaurant by that point. My chicken and gravy was cold and tasted like something out of a hungry man frozen dinner the "smashed potatoes" on the bottom tasted like bland onion/ potato mush. My friend said her burger was also mushy and messy and that she'd rather have a whopper from Burger King. She also ordered fries because the menu said it came with an aioli sauce until the waitress brought it over and said they actually don't serve that sauce anymore just ketchup and mayo. We barely touched our food and when the waitress came over to ask if " everything was okay?" I said uhmm... about to say something, and before I could she quickly interjected and said anything else I can get you or just the bill"... we didn't even bother with dessert because it was all so bad. On top of it all after leaving the restaurant and heading home and noticed I had lost my Gucci watch bezel, it's something very important to me so I called the restaurant NINE times to see if someone could look for it. No one ever answered even though I know the place was dead. On the 9th attempt I decided to just leave a message and we will see if they get back to me. Overall, I do not recommend. read more

Victor - Barely eaten Red Eye Chicken - American Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Located in Hotel Le Germain, so no suprise that it is outstanding! The food is delectable - everything I ordered was exceptional. Unfortunately they had a coconut creme brûlée. I say unfortunate because I ordered it EVERY night I was there. They even let me take it to my room to finish. The staff was friendly and attentive. This is a MUST for anyone looking for amazing food and chic ambiance in Toronto. read more

The staff at Victor's are so kind and welcoming. The portions are good, the food is exceptional! would highly recommend a dinner of side dishes. The smoked mac and cheese is to die for. The tartare is also so fine and so delicious. The drink menu is also exceptional. Definatly coming back! read more

Both the boyfriend and I had mixed reviews about Victor. Don't get me wrong, the place is goregous with lovely decor, located in the Hotel Le Germain. Definitely more of a romantic setting. But the service that was provided was awkward? The server we had did not introduce himself to us when he first seated us. Then he went on to introduce the specials of the day but was reading it from a piece of paper? After we decided on a bottle of wine and getting the Buck-A-Shuck that they offered on special for the day, we asked to keep the menus to continue deciding on what other items we'd like to order. He presented the wine very professionally and even had both us of taste the wine before deciding if we liked it. But then a couple minutes later, he came back to let us know he'd take away the menus so we could have more space on the table for the oysters? (How do I decide on what to order if you take away the menus?). When we the oysters came, they were very tiny in comparison to all the other places that I've been to that offer a Buck-A-Shuck, so that was a little disappointing. We were also offered a complimentary pancake-type appetizer, which I was not too much of a fan of. After eating the oysters, we had to ask our waiter for our menus to continue reviewing the menu. We decided to go with their Grilled Calamari and the Vic Burger with a side of fries. I thoroughly enjoyed my Grilled Calamari and the boyfriend also enjoyed his Vic Burger although he said that it was not medium-rare as he had originally requested for. Another thing that I found weird was that they shared the washroom with the foyer of the hotel. Overall, I'd say it was an enjoyable date night but other than that, it wasn't anything that I'd want to come back for. read more

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Great food, atmosphere and service. The share plates are big so choose wisely! Loved the pork belly tacos but the moroccan lamb shank was a little disappointing considering the other reviews. Great date spot. read more