A very posh restaurant with crisp linens and A+ service. We had breakfast here, and while, perhaps not worth the price, it was a very nice meal. Possibly the best orange juice I have ever had, and the coffee was perfection. read more

Victoria's Restaurant (also called Victoria Cafe in the hotel) is mainly known for their brunch buffets and afternoon tea. I can only speak to the afternoon tea experience, but I heard that their buffets are also really good. Out of all the afternoon tea experiences I've had, the food selection and quality at their afternoon tea here were some of the best. The food items were curated to resemble or draw inspiration from old-school British and Welsh dishes. My favourite was the smoked salmon rarebit quiche (very unique and inventive). Despite the name, there was no rabbit in the dish. Rarebit (most commonly known as Welsh rarebit) is a rich British comfort food that takes standard "cheese on toast" to the next level. Instead of just melted cheese, it features a savory, creamy sauce made of melted sharp cheddar, ale (or stout), butter, and spices including Worcestershire sauce and mustard, grilled until bubbly and golden. In this version for afternoon tea, it was mixed with peas and topped with smoked salmon. The finger sandwiches were nice and light, while the spiced pumpkin soup was just alright. The sweet items (cakes, pastries, macaron, English scones and fresh strawberries), presented in the iconic "afternoon / high tea tower" were almost too pretty and colourful to eat. The scones came served with jam, butter, and clotted cream. Tea selection was comparable to other places serving British-style afternoon tea. The presentation, plating, and service, just like in all other afternoon tea places in high-end hotels, were 5/5 - very on point and courteous. read more

Victoria's Restaurant - Sweets course of afternoon tea: tower of various colourful cakes, pastries, and English scones with fresh strawberry slices - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Recently, we checked out the summer afternoon tea at the King Eddie Hotel in their Victoria restaurant. Really a nice offering for the summertime. Always lots to eat, we can never finish it off and always end up taking some of the sweets home. It's a lovely room very nicely set up for afternoon tea. The only thing I would say is that they tried to put us on top of some other tables with noisy people when we had asked for a quiet table, but we just asked them to move us and they did so nicely. We were quite content after that. Waiting staff is helpful and knows the menu well. You can get both a standard and vegan style afternoon tea. They're both outlined on their menu. The other thing we really love is that they have Sloane tea and another kind. Both very good. Their afternoon tea is normally $79 per person which is quite reasonable for Toronto. There are other add-ons you can get like a glass of Prosecco at an additional cost. It's very accessible via TTC being very close to the King subway stop. There is also a parking garage right around the corner that is just steps from the hotel. read more

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My family and I came to have tea and had a wonderful time. The food was delicious and the service was exemplary. The creativity of Chef Elaine was impressive and their signature scones were outstanding. She came out and spoke with my family and made sure we had great experience. Exceptional hospitality! Our server Dave was friendly and took good care of us during our entire meal. Will be back. read more

What a lovely establishment to dine for breakfast. Food tasted very fresh and flavorful. Much care is taken to be sure the customers needs were met. A good variety of unique breakfast items were available to choose from the menu. The Dining Room is pleasing to the eye. It matches the theme of the hotel with beautifully embroidered crowns throughout. On our day of checkout, I noticed that the hotel was hosting their New Year's Day brunch buffet. I was invited to take a walk-through and it looked extremely decadent with quality items to choose from. From seafood to carving stations, would it meet everyone's need. The buffet was around C$150 . I do hope to come back another time and try their high tea service on the weekend. read more

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Came to celebrate my son's 18th birthday. We have been to many afternoon teas from London, Paris, NYC, Boston and across Toronto, have to say this is one of the best experiences we've had. Service was great, but all the components of our meal was amazing. Note that the scones were the best we've had! Sous chef Elaine Wong took her time to explain each item and was such a gracious host. You can see the pride she had in each curated item on the menu. Looking forward to rerun for the Christmas afternoon tea! read more

Ambiance was wonderful Service was amazing Food was delicious Cute little Tea time date spot had a wonderful experience will definitely be returning! Thanks for also accommodating to my allergy to Mangos read more

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This restaurant is inside the Omni Hotel and is very picturesque. It was a Thursday morning when I came for breakfast, and it wasn't too busy at all. I was able to get seated right away. Food: I got the avocado toast for breakfast. It was pretty good. The ratio of bread to avocado to toppings was great. The poached egg was cooked perfectly. It would be something I would order again from here. Service: Service was left to be desired. I think they were understaffed today, but I had to wait a decent amount of time to be served given that it wasn't too busy. I wasn't in a rush so it wasn't too much of an issue. It seemed as though my server was being more attentive to the larger parties. TL;DR - good breakfast in a nice setting, service could be better read more

Victoria's Restaurant - Avocado toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

For a special birthday occasion, I decided to reach deep into my savings and visit this prestigious institution for brunch. My oh my, this was the fanciest brunch of my life. From the food to the service to the decor (my god, the decor), everything just felt immaculate. Is this what it feels to be part of royalty? Sunday Brunch is held every week in the very impressive, very grand Sovereign Ballroom at the luxurious Omni King Edward Hotel. If you've never been here, it's a real treat. Floor to ceiling ornate moulding, giant sparkling chandeliers, window-covered walls to let in all that natural sun. It's like stepping into a palace and reliving every childhood princess fantasy you ever had. If you remember to look down from the beautiful ceiling, you'll notice the Sunday brunch. The food is almost just as bougie as the decor but I'm happy to say it doesn't just look good, there's fantastic quality as well. Their signature Foie Gras Beef Wellington was perfectly medium rare with savoury foie-mushroom paste surrounding a juicy morsel of beef. The hand-carved lamb was so tender. Even the chicken, which by buffet standards are usually dryer than cardboard, was moist and flavourful. Happy to report their vegetarian selection was impressive as well. Massive table with multiple salads boasting ingredients like heirloom beets, roasted pear, and proscuitto. Next to it was an array of antipasto options, then pastry options. Another section was entirely dedicated to intricate desserts including fancy mini cakes, tarts, and whole pies. Fresh juice was served endlessly and coffee was poured out of a silver pot on the table. It was truly a feast for the eyes as much as it was for the mouth. Omni King Edward's Sunday brunch buffet is perfect. It's expensive, but not insanely so, for the quality and service. It's definitely more of a treat-yo-self moment unless your regular Sunday brunch includes getting serenaded by a live harp player. For the regular folk, a $60 buffet certainly warrants a special occasion, and Omni King definitely makes it special. There aren't a lot of places where you can get white-glove service, in a black-tie ballroom setting, while wearing jeans. (60/100) - 2019 read more

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Tried their signature afternoon tea with my friends on Saturday. We ordered vegetarian option called Garden which came with a pot of tea, many small savory and sweet pastries and scones. The food was very pretty, not to mention that they were all tasty. Selection of tea was huge. We ended up being stuffed at the end. Afternoon set was $75 per person which I think it was worthy. It was such a lovely experience. read more

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My family and I went for the Nutcracker high tea special during December, which was $54 per set. The reason I say "per set" instead of "per person" is because for a group of 5 persons, we only ordered for four since we usually cannot finish everything. The waiter had absolutely no issue with us ordering for four instead of five. There is also no obligation for the fifth person to order something else off the menu in order share the food amongst everyone. Although you can order an additional teapot for $12. I've only had high tea a few times before so I'm not a connoisseur but this place was okay compared to the others. It's a 3.5 for me here. The food itself was average tasting. Perhaps the best was the chocolate yule log and fruitcake. The sandwiches were also served on plates instead of on the tower with the desserts so that was new for us. No fancy teapots here, as they are regular white teapots. The tea selection was pretty big and they had a good variety between fruity, flowery and classic black/green teas. The service was also average for a hotel.. In addition, the tea room itself felt like a regular restaurant and there were no fancy European furniture or hats like Windsor Arms. I mean experience itself is not bad but after having some really good high teas at other places, I can't see myself coming back here especially since the prices are comparable. read more

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Have you ever had a dining experience and still thought about it weeks later? That is how we feel each time we visit Victoria's Restaurant. Located in the Sovereign Ballroom of the infamous Omni King Edward Hotel, the décor is truly exquisite with floor to ceiling windows and large teardrop chandeliers. It's a tradition for us to celebrate special occasions here, and we even stayed at this hotel for our first wedding anniversary. We arrived early to take pictures and were personally met by Olivier Pelletier-Bourbonnais and Bella Park (Food and Beverage). What a wonderful greeting as they welcomed us back, and congratulated us on our anniversary. We spoke briefly with the harpist who plays beautiful music, and my husband requested our wedding song. He does this each year - so sweet! Our server was very attentive, but not intrusive. I was at the juice stand, and he magically appeared and offered to bring our glasses back to our table. We were also surprised with complimentary champagne. We only drink alcohol during special occasions, so why not? I really enjoyed a few sips of perfectly chilled, fresh and bubbly, not too sweet or dry champagne! Cheers! The food is very well prepared with fresh ingredients, and the dishes are both creative and IG worthy. The service is impeccable, and nothing short of amazing. The staff and management team always makes us feel very special, welcomed and appreciated. Our brunch was truly memorable, and we look forward to a return visit very soon! Here is just a small list of our favorites! - Croissants: Flaky and buttery, perfect with a dollop of high quality jam local jam from Greaves. - Danishes: The blueberry and apricot are my favorites - Mango and Jicama Slaw with Ginger Lemon Dressing: If you have never tried Jicama (a cross between a water chestnut and an apple), it is divine! - Chilled Scallop and Shrimp Salad: The dressing is very light so the seafood remains the stars of this dish. - Poached Salmon: The salmon is always perfectly poached. - Nori Dusted Salmon with Cucumber Ketchup: This dish was new and very original, full of flavor without a strong fish taste. - White Wine Steamed PEI Mussels: The mussels are plumb and tender with just a hint of white wine and herbs. - Eggs Benedict: No brunch is complete without eggs benedict and Victoria's version does not disappoint. - Breakfast Bangers and Bacon: The bacon was extra crispy, just the way we like it. The bangers had a meaty texture and were not too fatty. - The King's Classic Beef Wellington with Red Wine Sauce: Irresistible, succulent and tender, cooked medium rare with a rich red wine sauce. - Venetian Chicken with Tarragon and Chervil: I'm always hesitant about chicken on a buffet, but Victoria's version is tender and moist, with just a hint of fresh herbs. - Cuban Style Pork, Grilled Pineapple and Dragon Fruit Salsa: The pork was melt-in-your-mouth tender, and I loved the pineapple and dragon fruit salsa! Dragon fruit is popping up everywhere, and I was happy to see it incorporated in several of the dishes, including the desserts! - Mushroom Agnolotti, Woodland Mushrooms, Peas and Arugula in Garlic Cream Sauce: The pasta was perfectly cooked. The sauce was smooth and creamy without being too garlicky. - Lemon Myrtle Salmon, Charred Lemon: The charred lemon added a subtle smoky flavor to the flaky salmon, which was again, perfectly cooked. - Passion Fruit Mousse Cake: Beautiful presentation, soft sponge cake with silky flavored-packed passion fruit mousse. - Tropical Fruit Crème Brûlée: Rich and smooth egg custard with a generous portion of fresh strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, dragon fruit and mango! - Gateau Basque with Rich Almond Filling: This is one of my favorite cakes. It has an intense almond flavor and is truly decadent. I feel transported to France with each bite. - Strawberry/Rhubarb Crumble: We loved the crunchy buttery crumble combined with strawberries and rhubarb. - Chocolate Espresso Mousse: Perfect for chocolate and coffee lovers. The mousse is smooth and creamy with a dark chocolate flavor enhanced by espresso. - Intense Chocolate Truffle Cake: When I dipped my fork into the cake, I immediately knew it was very fresh, the sponge was moist and tender. The chocolate truffle filling is intense and satisfying. The dark cocoa powder makes for a great finish and balances the sweetness. - Passion Fruit Tart with Meringue: Wow, a buttery short bread crust filled with generous thick, smooth and luxurious passion fruit curd. The meringue was the perfect topping. A very impressive dessert. CURRENT PRICE: $59.00 per person. Includes juice, coffee/tea read more

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My family and I booked a Sunday brunch after Christmas at the King Edward Hotel and it was definitely a family focused event. The main ball room was about 75% filled and it ran the entire spectrum in terms of family age groups. You had young toddlers all the way up to elder family members as patrons and the food selection was approachable for everyone. There was a charcuterie station, cold and smoked seafood station, cheese and cracker, roasted vegetable table, fresh salad station, meze table, viennosorie table, hot breakfast area, hot lunch table ( 3 carving stations, 2 proteins, 1 vegetable pasta, and several hot vegetable sides), fresh fruit, smoothie, and juice table, and lastly... the desserts! So overall, food was plentiful, interesting without being too obscure for a young palette, fresh (I commend the kitchen staff who were literally walking non stop replenishing all plates that were down to 30% filled with a freshly filled one), and well seasoned for a buffet. The buffet was nicely spread out and the tables environment was spacious so we would not be bumping into our neighbours. The atmosphere was definitely festive with the many trees and large nut crackers decorating the entire 2 storied ballroom. Though the setting was formal, the service was relaxed and informal (perhaps a touch too formal from certain individuals). Most of the staff were smiling and pleasant and very quick to refill cups and glasses. I found the viennoiserie surprisingly good. The croissant, danishes, and other pastries were buttery, crackly crispy exterior, with loads of lovely layers puffed inside. I would say that it's better than most bakeries I've been to in Toronto. They weren't the horrible pale palor but instead they were on the dark golden brown that exudes flavour. The seafood consisted of decent smoked salmon, smoked trout, deshelled chilled shrimp (about 31-40 size), grilled calamari salad, South American influenced ceviche style scallops and shrimp salad, chilled poached salmon, and another smoked fish I cannot recall. Overall, it was solid but not awe inspiring. Everything was cooked and prepared well. I did like the scallops with the citrus and chimchurri like vinaigrette. The breakfast area was definitely better than other places I've been to. Crispy waffles spiced with Christmas spices and orange with maple syrup. Cinnamon french toast with a lovely custard interior, eggs Benedict was good (eggs were cooked well... yolks were liquid gold to the nice hollandaise but the english muffin was a bit too moist/chewy), and the freshly made omelettes were cooked exactly to order and filled with tons of veggies and cheese. The carving station was composed of a porchetta, roasted lamb, and a beef wellington. The beef wellington was pink throughout. My family liked the beef but not pastry.. perhaps it was held too long? The porchetta was well received by the table but I'm not sure how authentic it is. Lamb was lamb... it's a rare occasion when I truly think it shines. Here, it's ok. The warm lunch items were surprisingly good. They had a roast salmon in a light herb cream sauce. The salmon was not dry and the sauce was bright instead of heavy. The chicken was roasted then combined with a South Asian style sauce (Thai influence). The chicken was moist and flavourful... the toddler ate a whole chicken leg and he can be picky. Considering how poor this section could be (and experienced at other buffets), this one was far better than I would have thought possible. The desserts had some bright spots as it has a Christmas influence on some unique items. My favourite was a chestnut pavlova like morsel. I love chestnuts and it's rare to see it being used so I was quite happy to see large swirls of chestnut on top of a crispy meringue. Other items include a maple tart with raisin, a mincemeat tart with strusel, creme caramel, creme brulee, 3 normal cakes (chocolate truffle, red velvet, almond mocha) and 2 Christmas inspired cakes (yule log complete with meringue mushrooms, and a chocolate mousse one). They also had a fruit mousse ... passion fruit perhaps? Oh chocolate mousse, 2 types of Italian cookies, and I'm sure I'm missing another type of dessert but at this point, I was venturing into sugar overload. Overall, I felt that it was a nice place to have a family affair in a great storied location with plentiful and fresh food. The prices was $53/adult, half price for children, and free for toddlers and younger. Comparing this to notes and pictures of Stock (which is the other brunch buffet in the same price range), I feel this is far more approachable and enjoyable for a family personally. Though, I did see many tables with late 20s just laug read more

I've been to the King Edward a couple of times for their afternoon tea and although it's not bad, it's not the greatest either. We were seated in the Victoria restaurant, which is a rather dull dining space. When calling to book, ask if they are opening up the ballroom, as this is the nicest space to dine in. Make sure you're not in the lobby - it's drafty and cold in the winter and there's zero ambience because you're in a lobby! The table setting is very lovely with beautiful porcelain cups and saucers, silver strainer and our waitress even matched our sandwich plates to our cups. When we taken to our table, I noticed that the glasses of water were already pre-poured. This struck me as a touch lazy since usually the server comes, introduces themselves, distributes menus and fills up the water. All of my friends commented that the seats were a bit low. The tea selection only had a choice of 12 teas to choose from, all very standard and nothing particularly exciting. I hesitate to say "boring" since they are serving a traditional-style afternoon tea so this isn't the place to come if you're looking for something "adventurous" in terms of tea blends. A box of tea samples was presented to us to smell. Our table only ordered the King Edward blend (Ceylon black tea with jasmine and rose) and the Chai. The loose tea leaves were thrown in the pot and allowed to steep, but I don't think their water was hot enough for any of our black teas. All our teas came in identical white Wedgewood teapots that were so oddly finished and light that we thought they were plastic! The design of the teapots was dreadful as tea would pour out the top of the lid as well as through the spout. All of us ordered the King's Tea, which is their standard Afternoon Tea. They have a lighter option as well as a Children's version as well. The sandwiches were presented first and they were very tasty. There were 5 choices and all of them delicious. Then our server brought over a 3-tiered stand with scones and desserts. The scones were very good, though the texture of the raisin/currant scone was excellent! One of the tiny details I look for when I go out for High Tea is a separate utensil presented with the clotted cream or Devonshire cream for serving. Most places neglect this, but it makes the dining experience much nicer since you don't get cream all over the knife that you apply the fruit preserves with. I enjoyed all of the desserts, though none of them stood out as absolutely amazing. I would have liked if there was something light to finish off with, like some fresh fruit scattered on the 3-tiered stand. There was a half a strawberry as a garnish, which had been sliced so that each guest could have 1/4 of a strawberry. Overall the experience and setting were nice. This isn't my favourite place for Afternoon Tea in Toronto, but it's an acceptable venue if the Windsor Arms is fully booked and I want something more traditional than the Red Tea Box. Please note that they don't accept debit, ONLY credit cards and cash. Washrooms are located outside of the restaurant (in the hotel lobby). There is step-free access from the street and cloak room is available. Tea starts at 2:30, and my group of 4 booked for 3:30pm. Don't plan on staying longer than 5:30 because the staff will give you subtle hints to leave (such as leaving the bill on the table, cleaning up tables next to you and setting up or tomorrow's breakfast!). read more

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Not great service even though the waiter pretended to be formal and polite. After pouring us a quarter cup of lousy coffee, we discovered that we were charged $8 each. For an inch of coffee. The food was pricey but decent but come on!! $8 per an inch of coffee while spending $180 on breakfast for 4 of us and we stayed at the hotel, it's not like we walked in off the street. read more

So this is my 3.5 star review of their Afternoon Tea. My friend and I had a great time here but unlike other Yelpers we only had the option of sitting outside the restaurant. It's not that bad but being in the lobby with hotel guests walking about the lobby is distracting and I think it puts all the high tea guests somewhat on display. They have a number teas, each with its own brief description which makes it easier to know the differences between all of them. The teas come in fancy and lovely teapots that makes you want to stick that pinky out when you take a sip. My friend and I selected The King's Tea which came with a number of finger sandwiches and pastries. I have uploaded a snapshot of the menu for your reference. My favourite was the tarragon infused chicken finger sandwich, raspberry passion fruit trifle and molten chocolate cherry tartlet. The tartlet only had a slight cherry flavour which I prefer so I enjoyed it. The scones came with devonshire cream & strawberry preserves were good but I prefer the ones you get at the Windsor Arms - the devonshire cream is to die for. Service was good as the waiters came often to fill up our teapots when needed. I'd go back but would make the request to sit in the restaurant. read more

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Came here for the afternoon tea. Ordered the kings tea which came with a pot of tea, mini sandwhiches, mini desserts and scones to finish off (or whatever order you prefer to eat). They have a nice selection of teas to choose from (16 in order which took me forever to decide on one). I like that they have mini sampler bottles for you to smell before you order. The mini fingerling sandwhiches were tasty. The chicken wardorf salad was my fave and had a lovely sophisticated tasted. The three others were more standard - tuna, egg salad and smoked salmon. On the top tier was an array of desserts. A chocolate cake topped with ganache, a tiramisu, and some tarts. On the bottom tier was a lovely plain scone and chocolate chip scone. Ambiance is lovely and so are the tea cups. I've been to a couple other places for afternoon tea and this one does the sandwhiches the best. This one is also a lot quieter than the other places so works if you are looking for something relaxing and to have a conversation. read more

Wonderful array of teas and delicious treats. Be prepared to come hungry and leave full! While the high tea is quite pricey it is delicious. The service is impeccable and be prepared to be waited on hand and foot. If you're planning a fun day in Toronto, I would highly recommend making a stop for high tea! read more

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I was there with all my bridesmaids. Good place to hang out but not a lot of decors for high tea. Simple tea sets and plain looking overall appearance. I guess dress code isn't an issue there, saw someone wearing knit sweater, street wear style. Scones were remarkable but the salty weren't great, felt a bit dry. Overall it was a great experience because I was with 4 of my besties! read more

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Ambiance: 5/5, everything was lovely. I was seated too close to the entrance though. Service: 5/5, server was understanding and didn't involve himself with us too much. It was funny actually; he thought my friends were dating and it was sort of awkward for them. Food: 4/5, delicious. If you have a small stomach, don't eat prior to coming in. I felt so full mid-meal and I didn't order too much (I usually would since I'm a fan of desserts, sandwiches, finger foods in general). Scones were the highlight of my meal. Tea was excellent. read more

As a back-up to afternoon tea at the Fairmont, a girlfriend and I came here for tea. Before coming I called to make a reservation and asked the hostess if it was ok if we just did tea and maybe some scones but not a full afternoon tea meal - she said they were more than happy to accommodate a la carte orders. However, when we got there and ordered tea and asked about ordering some scones our waitress was pissed. She repeated about three times with an annoyed expression "ok, so you are JUUUST having tea?" and when I said "yes and possibly scones or something. The hostess said this was possible." she ripped our plates off the table and made us feel so stupid for not having the full tea menu. My friend and I both felt pretty embarrassed even though we called ahead to check that this was ok. The waitress brought us our teas but wouldn't take an order for any bites from us, and didn't tend to us any further. When we left to pay (had to ask the hostess for the bill as our waitress wouldn't come to us) I double checked with the hostess that it is possible for people to come in for tea only...she said again they were happy to do this. When I mentioned that it had upset our waitress she explained that the waitress was just upset because it meant her gratuity would be smaller. Obviously, we already knew why she was pissed from the start but then for the hostess to just say it and act like it was ok to treat us like that was a bit weird. The hostess was very nice, don't get me wrong - but I just was confused why she would justify this waitresses bad attitude. I wouldn't recommend the King Eddy to anyone - obviously because I was made to feel very embarrassed and stupid. Aside from this the hotel just didn't feel very historic or special like the Fairmont or Windsor. There is an ok selection selection of teas but both that we chose tasted like they had lost their flavour. I had the King Eddy Special Blend and my gf had the Floral Jasmine which she said was good but a bit weak as well. All in all, I will never return. 1 star only for the host being smiley...and because Yelp won't let me give 0 stars. read more

Went here for a Saturday lunch with friends during Winterlicious. Didn't see much of the restaurant interior itself as we were seated at a nice round table in the immense lobby of the King Edward Hotel. The three-course prix fixe menu had a good variety of choices. I started with an onion and winter squash tart which we all agreed was excellent - this was nearly everyone's selection. My main course was a thick and tasty grilled cheese sandwich on sour dough bread with a generous serving of greens with roasted pears and Stilton cheese. The group favourite was the fish stew, although I would have called it a seafood stew given that it also included shrimps and mussels. For dessert I opted to have the coffee and biscotti, but the group favourite was the deliciously creamy chocolate pudding. The waiter ended up serving coffee to everyone who wanted one and also brought out an extra pudding for some of us to share so that we all could try it. Service was excellent, with the exception that the wait staff had to reach across the table at times because there was very little room behind our chairs. Perhaps if the table had been positioned better this wouldn't have been an issue. As I mentioned the waiter was good to us with some extras so I was happy to give him a generous tip. All-in-all it was a very enjoyable lunch. We stayed quite awhile after the actual meal was over but at no time did I get the indication that the staff wanted us to vacate our table. People started arriving for afternoon tea which I hear is also very good here so we plan to come back sometime for that! read more

We had a special occasion to celebrate, so I booked a reservation at Victoria's for high tea. We were given the option of sitting in the hotel lobby area, or inside. Although the lobby option offers much more sunlight, we opted for inside since the outside area was pretty full. The inside offered much more privacy and was quieter. We selected the King's tea which includes scones with devil's cream, mini sandwiches (egg salad, cucumber and two types of salmon) and dessert pastries (chocolate pistachio, cheesecake, lemon tart, heart cookie with raspberry jelly, madeleine cookie). An excellent variety and quite a large portion! They don't skip out on presentation either. Great selection of teas. You each get your individual tea pot. I selected the organic green - nice and light. Every inch of the restaurant was beautifully decorated with interesting artwork. The china is unique and delicate and the chairs are extremely comfortable. Service was fantastic. Our teapots were constantly refilled with hot water and our server took away the extra plates as we made our way through each stage. As expected, high tea is a little more expensive than you might expect for some tea and biscuits, but the experience is definitely worth it! Also, we were so full by the time we were done that we only needed a light dinner, many hours later. read more

Took my friend's mom here for a Sunday Brunch here and we were satisfied from everything since we stepped through the doors. There was a coat check, which is what we did. No one wants to have heavy coats behind the chairs that will bother them. I believe it was $59 per person but there was alot of food, we arrived closer to 11:30 am and was seated almost instantly. Our server got to us very quickly asking if we wanted coffee or tea. We started digging in and I was like wow, I should really come here way more often for this price and quality of food you are getting, it's definitely worth it. I personally enjoyed mostly the beef wellington as it was cooked to perfection. There were alot of choices of salads, olives, smoked salmon, everything was fresh and we fully enjoyed our experience. I have taken my friend's mom every year to different places and this is by far our most favourite up to date. The servers were professional and were looking after us. They didn't just pour the coffee when it was close to empty for our cups. They waited and even told us, if they poured it right now the coffee would be cold when we drink it. Thats what I call great service. 18-22% tip well deserved for people who treats customers with respect. We will be back in no time! read more

I was in Toronto for a bachelorette party weekend with some friends and we decided at the last minute to go have tea. Unfortunately, our first choice was booked solid for the weekend, so I Yelped to find another option. Victoria's popped up and a phone call later, we had a reservation for 4. Tea starts at 2:30pm and we were able to get a reservation for 2:45pm, which added an extra star in my book because they were able to fit us in. The scones were delicious, and by far our favorite from the food options, although the rest of the food was good as well. Service was good as well and there were lots of options for tea. Tips: You don't have to order a tea set for everyone in your group...at least we didn't. Of course, it depends on how hungry you are as it isn't a lot of food, but it was filling enough for us. We ordered 2 tea sets and 2 extra pots of tea for 4 people. read more

Even as an adult, it's fun to dress up. One of the things you have to try before you die, is a high tea. Steeped in tradition as much as the Earl Grey that is ordered, it's an experience that you must garb up for, put on as many faux airs as you can, and find a venue that's appropriate. Forget any wing night that you may have gone to, it's time for some high-falootin' classy place, and Victoria's at the King Edward Hotel (http://www.yelp.ca/biz/le-meridien-king-edward-toronto), is probably the place in Toronto to do so. Doffing a suit, dress, or what have you, start by the stroll through the marbled foyer of the King Edward. Upon arrival at Victoria's, confirm your reservation (a must) and follow the staff to your table. Since I'm not a member of the Toronto aristocracy (though I do know a joke that has the word "aristocrat" in it), and certainly not a product of new, old, or any money for that matter, it's nice to go in undercover and enjoy a taste of high society. It's also a great place to see the folks for whom high tea is not an event, but the norm. The tea assortment is lavish and the range of sandwiches and pastries are well portioned and delicious. Though a bit pricey (and well, truly, what did you expect?), it's worth the experience of the elegance and tradition. I look forward to bringing my mom here some time, if for no other reason, to see what she looks like in gloves and a hat. read more

My team of 4 businesspeople chose this restaurant, located in the King Edward hotel because we had a coupon for 50% off the food prices, which were otherwise higher than our per diem would have allowed. The food was lackluster and in some cases just weirdly served. I had a chicken over bok choy served as if it were a soup in a tureen but which had a quarter chicken with bones that had to be cut - which was impossible in the bowl and messy to boot. The service was painfully slow and our waiter - any waiter, in fact - disappeared for long stretches. read more

Did the Winterlicious lunch here. Definitely a good value for money menu at this place. We were seated at the big lobby. Ambience - nice - cosy Food - good - menu was simple and the food came right Service - was pretty good - some waiters may need to brush up their English language skills but overall still good. Credit must be given - i got an additional pudding although I ordered the coffee as my desert. Thanks to the waiter who was really kind I must say... read more

Sunday Brunch at the King Edward Hotel's "Victoria's" restaurant was fantastic. The food was spectacular: a huge spread, divided into 3 sections (hot foods, cold foods & desserts). Crab claws, beef wellington, lamb leg, omelette station, smoked fish, oysters, cheeses, salads and a gourmet selection of seasonal sweets to finish it all off. The brunch is held in a grand room with large windows and high ceilings. Comfortable and clean decor, white linen and silverware. The atmosphere is somewhat mature without being snotty (there were no kids running around or loud, obnoxious people). Starting the day with a perfect Sunday brunch is hard to beat. I will definitely go back. read more

We went at the end of November so the decor was very festive and made the experience magical. The server and hostess were both very kind and had good sense of humour. The free coat check is a nice touch. The plush chairs made with royal purple upholstery were very comfortable and fancy. The food was plentiful; they have an excellent vegetarian selection and they make good use of local ingredients depending on the time of year. I left feeling very full and didn't need to eat for the rest of the day. The devon cream and preserves were delicious and fresh. I loved the china and the tea selection. You get to learn more about the teas prior to choosing by sniffing them and reading about their notes. Would like to see more herbal options or white teas. Definitely going back with my sister for her birthday! read more

I've you've seen my review of High Tea at Moroco Chocolat in Yorkville, you'll know I was turned off of the whole idea for a while. I think I was there in August. I had a great experience at Victoria's in the lobby of the King Edward Hotel which is now part of the Meridien chain of hotels. I went with three friends on a Sunday afternoon. The service was slow, but I think that's part of the tea experience. I don't think you're supposed to rush through it like you're in the mall food court, though we're all inclined to do so from time to time. Ah, to be European and start eating dinner at 10 p.m. They have a diverse tea menu. We all ordered the Nutcracker Tea which included petits fours, cocktail sandwiches, scones and preserves and devon cream. Everything was delicious and fresh and their selection of herbal teas was plentiful. Their High Tea service also runs a maxmimum of $35 per person, which, when contrasted against places like Moroco or Windsor Arms, is downright cheap (but not cheap....). Since there are few places in Toronto that offer High Tea and I have now been to 3 of 4 of the ones I know about, this ranks as my top choice. What I feel is important to add to this review is that normally at High Tea, I feel like I'm either at a geriatric convention or in a weird wealth time-warp that I don't belong in but have been somehow sucked into. Not the case the the King Edward, a wide array of people, including lots of children (a little girl was having a Tea Party for her birthday!), lots of tourists and lots of plain ole Torontonians having tea. Enjoy. read more

My friends and I came for afternoon tea. We were sat down in the hotel lobby, it felt very strange. had the King's Tea and Ploughman's High Tea. The King's Tea sandwiches were just ok, the pastries selection wasn't great. The Ploughman's High Tea was gross and not worth the money. I felt like I was cheated after the underwhelming meal, would not go back for afternoon tea. read more

Went for a Winterlicious lunch. Very comfortable setting in dining room, great service, excellent food. Will definitely return!

I had high tea here with a party of 5 over easter weekend. Meh! I was not impressed. For me, high tea is an indulgence - it's an opportunity to relax and enjoy some fine tea, delectible edibles and lap in a bit of luxury. This was not my experience with the King Eddy. First of all, let me say that I've been for lunch before and had a wonderful experience!. This tea experiece tainted my impression, though. We were seated in the lobby of the hotel, which might not be so bad except that it was a busy easter weekend and we got to enjoy the sights and sounds of people setting up for a busy easter Sunday brunch/a wedding. Wahoo. Just the type of "luxury" I was expecting. *note: Sarcasm!* The tea was great (each of us ordered the King's Tea), the food was good, the service was alright, but the atmosphere was severly lacking. For a casual tea time on a non-busy weekend I'm sure it would be fine, but I wouldn't go again in hopes of a luxurious high tea experience. read more

I drink decaffeinated tea so I tried the Mountain Berry. This tea was kind of gross. It didn't really taste like tea. I think maybe little kids might enjoy it more. Our server did bring us a box of tea leaves in jars for us to sniff to help us with our choice. The Mountain Berry just didn't taste as great as it smelled. Onto the scones: you get a regular scone with the powdered sugar on top which was good. Very light and fluffy. I was hoping for it to be a little warmer to seem more fresh. The other scone was harder and had a lemon glaze on the top. I didn't care too much for this scone but perhaps this is just because I don't care too much for lemon flavored sweets. Not much to say about their strawberry jam. It was like any other jam you buy at the market. Their devon cream was yummy! What made me disappointed was their finger sandwiches. They seemed very ordinary and not as elegant as I expect for high tea. Their tarragon infused chicken with charred corn and avocado really stood out though. It tasted a bit like curry. I think what stood out the most at Victoria's was there desserts. Usually what gets me at high tea is of course the tea, the devonshire cream, and the delicious sandwiches. However the desserts were probably the best part of this experience. I don't even like desserts and I really enjoyed the ones here except the madeleine (because it had no taste). Overall, this is a spacious place which is good for a large group of high tea-ers or even if you wanna just relax with your gal pal. I think the dress code is lax enough for you to bring you male friends and family without them feeling this is too girly of an event. read more

The high tea is anything but a true high tea experience. This does not compare to the high tea at Peninsula in Hong Kong, the Fairmount down the street or the Windsor Arms uptown. While it is the least expensive of the previous mentioned, it still a pound of flesh and should be delivered with more respect. Unfriendly service and hard to catch the waiter's attention. I would not go back for high tea. I think they use the afternoon tea as a training ground for new staff, that could be the only explanation. My brunch experience was much different and I will write a separate review for that. read more

For the price of the brunch, I expected special fare... I would say it was standard. We. went on Sunday Jan 31, 2016, party of 4. The menu clearly states that crabs were part of the offering which was the motivation for me to go. I was extremely disappointed that there was no crab in sight. The poached shrimps looked scrumptious but the flavor was off... I have only had shrimps that tasted like these if they were not sourced properly. Smoked salmon should be served with some sort of cream cheese but there was none. I am sure that they would have given me some had I asked for it. I shouldn't have to. There were a lot of service personnel and we still ended up with our previous used plates when we returned to our table after we had gotten up for another helping. I think that there are better and cheaper brunches around that I would be happier with. read more

I booked tea for four for my pregnant sister in law - as all of us had been to the other teas in the city we wanted to try the King Eddy. The problems began making an appointment as no one was ever around to answer the phone to take a reservation and it took two voicemails and 3 days to have a call returned. After a few calls back and forth to confirm allergies, dietary restrictions and that we would be having the kings tea I was really looking forward to the afternoon. When we arrived the hostess seemed very confused almost as if they didn't normally do tea. When they seated us the table was only set for 3, a minor detail but at tea I don't expect those details to be looked. Great selection of delish teas and beautiful cups and saucers. Our pregnant waitress made a very judgemental comment towards my pregnant sister in law regarding drinking decaf which while she meant it to be nice was way out of line and inappropriate. The sandwiches and scones were delicious but unfortunately both the rude and clueless staff and loud atmosphere (huge tables of teenagers taking photos, singing happy bday etc who should have been in a private room) ruined our experience and we took everything to go for a lovely time at home. Will never return or recommend. read more

I was expecting more from this place...but it's just "A-OK." Food is nice but nothing impressive; tea doesn't have too much varieties. The most important thing I consider for afternoon tea--the ambience/atmosphere-- here is not as good as i would imagine. Perhaps because we had a large party sitting next to us and they were pretty loud and had people walking around/taking pics all the time... One good thing is they didn't kick us out even though we stayed for 3 hours (I heard that for Windsor you can only stay up to 2 hours for afternoon tea); but they did stopped adding hot water to our teapots at some point. read more

It tasted good, but it was very small portion. I had to eat again as soon as I got home. I prefer their brunch, but unfortunately it is suspended until Sept. read more