Tiny spot with an open kitchen, which makes you feel like you're at a chefs counter. The high top booth seats are extremely small though. The aren't deep enough and half your upper legs will also be hanging off the seat lol. Our server was nice but didn't seem to know anything about the menu and wasn't very attentive either. Service was also slow. We got a bunch of share plates including the short rib croquettes, cassava fried calamari, fried shrimp and coconut curry, lamb meatballs, molten cake, and blueberry cheesecake. The food and dessert were solid. I'd come to try their mains read more

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The service was nice and so was the ambiance. The location is very small. You're sitting alongside the chef's. Not the greatest experience since the place can get smokey. Our waiter/bartender didn't have a structured place to make our drinks. The naan bread was terrible, the raves mislead The calamari was really good. The butter chicken was tender and the sauce was fantastic. The salad that came with the butter chicken meal wasn't a hit for me. I don't think I'd go back. read more

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Great fusion place in the core of downtown Toronto! Small place so I'd highly recommend reserving a spot. I got the pork ribs, mushroom soup, pork sliders and the pappardelle wild boar pasta. The pork ribs were good but lacks a lot of meat and the flavours weren't super unique, but still cooked well. The mushroom soup and pork sliders were absolutely delicious, and I love the way they do their fries. Pappardelle pasta had a generous amount of meat as well. The sauce was a bit too salty for my taste but that's a personal preference. Service was fast and they were nice enough to reseat us to a bigger table once they had space! We had three people and they gave us extra naan for the soup. read more

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Fantastic restaurant in downtown core. I was attending a performance nearby with a friend and was drawn to this restaurant because of its unique menu offerings. Because it's small, we booked a reservation online, and I'm glad we did as tables filled up very quickly in the evening. I ordered the wild boar papardelle, which I loved. The meat was tender and juicy, the sauce was creamy, and the herbs and cheese garnish added an extra kick of flavour. I've been trying to find this wild boar pasta of the same quality after trying it a couple years in a different restaurant and am very glad that I found it here. I even tried it in Rome where it had been dry and the flavour quite flat/boring. The venue itself is cozy and initimate so it works very well for smaller parties and you're able to actually converse over a meal. Service was friendly and attentive and our waitress made some great recommendations from the menu. The kitchen is open concept which is good use of the smaller space and decor is polished and elegant. This has become one of my favorite spots in the city not only due to its fair pricing and portion size, but because of the quality and care put into the food. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in the area read more

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This place offers weekend brunch and boasts vegan options, stating that 3 items on their brunch menu can be made vegan (benedict, scramble, and shakshuka). When I asked the server what the vegan options were for these dishes, she said they just removed the egg, meat and dairy items. ??? So what does that leave remaining for the benedict? The English muffins and some tomato maybe? "Yeah, I wouldn't recommend ordering that." No kidding. What a joke of a "vegan option". So instead, since we were with another group, we ordered vegan options off their lunch menu: a lentil pasta and a vegan risotto. Both were fine but nothing special. The risotto was oddly soupy. Both dishes lacked veggies and protein, and were simply rather lacklustre. The Americanos we ordered were also quite watery. The place is nice but that's the only positive thing I can say about it. Deceptively labeled vegan options and uninteresting vegan lunch options. read more

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Excellent food! Went here as part of their Winterlicious event in 2024 and the food was amazing! The chef came out and chatted with us and personally asked us if everything was to our liking. He told us his origin story basically haha. The place is quiet and seating space is minimum so I expect it to be quite popular for takeout. I highly recommend the butter chicken! It does not taste North Indian at all HOWEVER it tastes amazing. There's a twist to it and it's extremely flavourful! read more

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Cheffrey is an awesome spot! The food is super flavorful, fresh, and made with care. You can really tell they focus on quality. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, and the staff are super friendly and attentive. Some dishes have too similar sauces though read more

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Wow, what a find! I was in Toronto on business and there were plenty of fancy restaurants around my hotel but I was looking for something kinda unique and casual. Cheffry's was perfect! I was lucky to get seated as a walk in at 8pm on a Monday. The space is small with only 7 tables so I imagine it fills up quickly There's one server and he was very friendly and efficient. At the server's recommendation, I started with a Steam Whistle beer, a pilsner made in Canada and a solid choice. For the starter I wanted a small salad and they were kind enough to let me order a half portion of the superfood salad, which was delicious. The blueberries were plump and juicy (from New Brunswick it turns out) and even the pumpkin seeds were tasty. For my main I had the butter chicken which came out piping hot (I was sitting right next to the quasi-open kitchen). No room for desert, but I'm sure it was as good as the rest of the menu. This is the rare restaurant where ingredients are selected and prepared with great thought and their love of food comes out. They want to make sure their diners share in that. Fantastic meal, and I would definitely return! read more

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Has a varied and eclectic menu but everything was delicious, well presented, and made with care. Notes: they have an open kitchen and seating is tight with high top chairs and tables. read more

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Came here for dinner last night with my boyfriend. On initial entry, we honestly were not expecting much based on aesthetics and how little of a place this was. However, we stayed based on the insane reviews and we knew the food must just be the star of the show at this place. For an appetizer we ordered the cauliflower. My boyfriend wouldn't have ordered this, but he finished the plate that's how good this dish was. The sauce was phenomenal and the textures came together so nicely. I'd definitely recommend this meal. For entrees, we had the orzo with meat and that is the ultimate meal.... We agreed this dish itself might be one of the best meals we've had in Toronto! The orzo is so creamy and the flavors are just unreal. The meat is so soft and so filling! The other entree we got was just eh compared to the other. I ordered the striploin, took one bite and switched with my boyfriend because I liked his dish better. They need a star on the menu next to the orzo entree because people just should be coming here for that dish alone! I am excited to come back and try more meals here because I'm sure everything is delicious. All of the workers and chefs at this place were so kind! Very nice people that elevate the mood of the restaurant. Check this place out! read more

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Disappointing from start to finish - sadly! We (my daughter, my 84 year old blind Godmother and I) were so excited to try Chefry's - it looked great! Sadly, looks are deceiving. The vegan meal had cheese and cream bc they made a mistake even though we stressed vegan 4 times (Vegan has been vegan for 17 years so they were v upset but calmly explained the problem) my korean chicken taco's were basically chicken tenders w korean bbq sauce and the Ceasar salad lettuce was mushy (like it was made several hours before). In spite of NONE of our meals even being half finished, no offer of a discount or replacement was offered. I don't know how they stay in business! read more

Fantastic fish and frites Food: We made a group order, and I had the crumbled fish and chips for take out. When I opened the takeout box, the breaded fish was still very crispy on the outside while soft, delicate, and flakey inside, with a great texture. The nori between the fish helped maintain the crispiness of the fish, and the tartar sauce was nice and balanced with the fish. The fries also came with a dipping sauce, and were aromatic from the masala/spices and perfectly fried, making it a great combo with an Indian touch. Service: We received our order fairly quickly and everything was cooked perfectly! read more

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We placed a reservation here for a Saturday night after seeing their 5.0-star rating on Google reviews (500+ reviews). While walking towards the bistro, we were immediately hit with an aroma of Indian curries and spices! The restaurant was on the smaller side, paired with classy decor (beautiful aqua lounge chairs, matching glasses, a dimmable touch lamp at each table, and geometric salt/pepper shakers). The open kitchen concept was a nice touch, allowing diners to watch the food being made. The plating for each dish was done beautifully with care. Due to the high volume of guests and smaller kitchen, there is a bit of wait for the food, although understandable as the food is made fresh to order. We had the wild boar pappardelle and braised lamb shank. Immediately, I was blown away by the sauce for the lamb as it was spicy and bursting with spices. The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender and came straight out of the oven. The sauce for the pappardelle made it one of the best pasta dishes I've had in a while, and while I generally find the al-dente consistency at Italian places a little too hard, this pasta was cooked perfectly. The prices were affordable for the quality and presentation you get. The bistro is a lovely date night spot. We can definitely see how the restaurant earned its well-deserved 5/5 star rating and vow to return to try all their other dishes. read more

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The eclectic menu at this chef-owned restaurant is absolutely delightful. While I know there's a trend to focus and specialize in cuisines, it's refreshing to be offered such a variety of really tasty dishes from different parts and palettes. Stopped by for dinner and tried a number of things: - Homemade Kettle Chips: On the saltier side, a good appetizer to start. - Masti Salad: Get why this is a signature dish. It's a salad with a whole lot of different stuff so just the chaos of flavours is fun. - Lentil Calamari Fritti: The calamari was slightly sweet and had a great texture. The lentil and capers made things pop. - Chicken Souvlaki Burger: Good chunk of juicy roasted chicken with all the fix-ins of a classic burger. - Californian Cut Striploin: Tender meat over a bed of smooth puree. - Blueberry Cheesecake: Heavy and divine. Think they use goat's milk since taste was elevated. - Tiramisu: Classic tiramisu with an espresso pour-over. Yum! Chef stopped by our table to ask us how things were. Server filled water diligently. Atmosphere was warm and welcoming. It's these little things, on top of that beautifully varied menu, that will keep us coming back here. read more

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After a hangout with friends, we decided to try out Cheffry's Bistro as it was a good close by option. We made reservations beforehand and were able to get seated quickly. The menu had a good selection of Indian fusion food and great halal options. Butter chicken poutine: The fries were crunchy and went well with the butter chicken sauce. Nice twist from the classic poutine and super flavourful! It's a great sharing dish as a quick appetizer before the main meal. Pappardelle pasta with boar: First time having a sauce that's like this. They were generous with the boar portions, so it definitely was a good value for what you get. The pasta had a nice texture and went well with the sauce. It didn't look super filling at first, but it ended up making you full at the end! The location is a bit more tucked away and not as visible within Spadina Ave. The seating space is a bit limited, so I would recommend doing reservations beforehand if you're coming in a group. The food was delicious, and I would highly recommend giving this place a try! read more

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It's a small and intimate bistro with many selections of food options. Today's special was a Diwali special including butter chicken and saffron rice with a gulab jamum on the side. Good portion. Rice was a bit clumpy but the butter chicken was on point! read more

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Cheffry's Bistro is a hidden gem! Thanks to the recommendation by a couple of friends, I came once for take out (had great shepherds pie, and chicken meatballs Stroganoff), and more recently to dine in! The space is small but nice and cosy. The kitchen is open so you can see Chef Jeffry work his magic! The serving staff are friendly and warm. And it was great to have a chat with Chef after the meal. Our table ordered the Braised Lamb Shank and the Pappardelle Pasta with Wild Boar. Both were perfectly prepared! I am a mild spice eater, so asked for the lamb sauce on the side which Chef Jeffry accommodated. The juice from the lamb itself was already very flavourful! The meats were moist and tasty. Pasta had a great texture to it. Can't wait to come back and try more items on the menu! read more

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Small restaurant with big heart. This place is a gem. I order app. I can feel the chef work on some nice restaurants before and then open this one . There is smalll menu and different fusion. I order pasta and butter chicken and share with my friend. Both are very good. Appetizer is made from rice crispy. read more

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This restaurant is an international fusion and seasonal restaurant. They tend to offer one dish from each culture. Everything is organic. Artisanal means it is made from fresh. Everything is halal. There are quite a few dishes that are vegetarian and/or vegan. They have daily specials at $11..99. Today, 2023-06-06, the restaurant is celebrating their one-year anniversary. They were offering three daily specials for $5.99: Lou Ron Fan (Taiwanese Braised Beef), Jamaican Jerk Chicken, and Dal Makhani, Cumin Rice & Naan. I arrived there at 13:48, wanting the Lou Ron Fan, but they were sold out. Three other people came in also wanting that. We could only choose from the other two. I ordered the Dal Makhani ($11.99, special $5.99), a vegetarian dish. It was very tasty. The naan was very good too. When I finished,  I ordered another one for takeout and also a Jamaican Jerk Chicken for takeout. They were both also $5.99 on special. For the Jerk Chicken, I asked for less sauce since that was the extremely spicy part. The restaurant is small so there are a limited number of tables. There is easy listening music playing in the background. If you dined in today, you also get a free drink from Tea Choice, a bubble tea restaurant, 2 doors west. I had some of the Jerk Chicken for dinner. I was impressed that the chicken white meat was still juicy. And I liked the roasted yam that came with it. I definitely want to go back and try other interesting dishes. I managed to speak with the owner, Chef Jeffry Rocha. He is a Certified Chef de Cuisine, the second highest culinary degree in North America. He has been a chef for 35+ years! He studied at SAIT (Southern Alberta Institute of Technology) in Calgary. They are planning to open for breakfast, lunch, and happy hour. For happy hour, for every alcoholic drink you purchase, you get a free tapas plate. There is free WiFi.  The restaurant is not wheelchair accessible because there is one step at the entrance. There is one gender-neutral washroom, and it is not wheelchair accessible. There is paid neighbourhood street parking. Review 2023-188 read more

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Unfortunately I don't understand the rave reviews for this place... Indian food has been my latest food obsession and I really wanted to enjoy this place but my friends and I all collectively left feeling very disappointed. We decided to give this place a try for Summerlicious (this is a late review) which we didn't end up doing after realizing that their 3-course menu wasn't actually a deal in terms of comparing it to their standard menu prices. All good, we decided just to order regularly, and this isn't the reason for our disappointment. We started off with the Cheffry's "signature dish" masti to split. This dish was amaaaazing... so tasty, so fresh... all the flavours tied together so well. From there, everything went downhill though. We visited on a Wednesday at 6 after work and there were only 1-2 other small tables present at a time during our visit. But after placing our order, we waited for an hour to get our mains. There was never a single acknowledgement of the hold up at any point whatsoever.. we found that so odd since the restaurant was pretty empty and it was so obvious that we had been waiting for our food for an abnormal length of time. When our food finally did come out, we were all very underwhelmed. Dishes we each tried included the signature butter chicken (my friend said she's had better elsewhere), I had the bbq beef short ribs baguette which was just ok, nothing really special, and my other friend got the Kathi rolls which arrived in tin-foil on a plate and was super soggy when she opened it up. I'm not sure if we just caught them on a bad day because it seems online that all their reviews are unanimously 5 stars, but based on our visit, we truly don't get it. My friends and I were thoroughly disappointed and won't be returning. read more

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One of the hidden gems downtown is @_cheffrysbistro. It's a chillaxing little space with an impactful menu. On this occasion, we ordered: BRAISED LAMB SHANK fork crushed confit potato, charred shallots, peas, dukkah, red pepper chermoula - HALAL, CONTAINS NUTS (tender fall off the bone melt in your mouth lamb) BAKED SALMON dijon crust, asparagus, mussels, tarragon cream. (The salmon was a bit overcooked, but we love the mussels and the sauce) CHEFFRY'S DAILY LUNCH SPECIAL Seafood pasta for $11.95 (my friend and I were seriously impressed by the taste, quantity, and price) LENTIL CALAMARI FRITTI buttermilk soaked, crispy capers, romesco sauce. (That sauce was divine) Great service!! I need to go back!!! read more

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This was an amazing dining experience on our first night in Toronto. All the food was freshly prepared and so delicious. We had the smashed beef cheeseburger sliders, butter chicken and baked salmon. It was all spectacular. After these scrumptious mains we HAD to try dessert and had the mango kunafa, molten cake and OMG it's vegan! ( you never would have known). It was all mouthwateringly good. And service was great too. Run, don't walk here! read more

The food was very good but the service sucked. The tiki masala poutine fries were killer though. Their mushroom soup was also very good.

Decided to take a chance on this after a showing at Scotiabank theatre and was very satisfied. Quiet but kind servers and atmosphere. Papperdalle was very savory and yummy. Would come back again to get away from the noise at 3 in the afternoon. read more

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I'm at the wonderful Cheffery's Bistro across the street from me. It's one of the only true high end chef-run restaurants on my block. It's tiny (seats 18). It's amazing for when I get out of bed and have the hankering for a Michelin level diabetic meal without having to go anywhere further than my building's back door lol. Today I'm having duck tacos with arugula and lettuce wrap, wild rice mushroom bisque and dry rub pork ribs with house-made raita. At the lovely servers suggestion I finished with the chef's special cardamom panna cotta - heavenly dessert redolent of Indian rice pudding with blueberry, fresh fig, strawberry and a whole hibiscus flower. Just lovely with a sugarless espresso. 9.5/10 My neighborhood is just astounding . Heaven for a foodie like me! (Hint for when you go, chef makes one of the best butter chicken dishes I've ever had) Chef: Jeffry Rocha read more

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Flavorful food, fresh ingredients and good service. I'd recommend it for vegetarians and/or vegans as well they have quite a few options. Limited seating so don't forget to reserve in advance. read more

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I walked into this restaurant unassumingly cause I was just hankering for some Indian food. Lo and behold it was such a good portion with reasonable price point too. The taste was delicious as the Indian pickled salad was so refreshing on such a hot day and the mushroom soup had this most amazing pita bread which the Chef makes it daily. Bonus points that the mushroom soup had some texture with the burnt rice or something that gave it a crunchy bite along with the soup. And last but not least the Gulab Jamun dessert. This place is definitely a good and healthy version of Indian food in the heart of downtown. They also have a variety of salad Nd pasta with some other non-Insian variety. I'm definitely coming back again to try out more of the other items on the menu. read more

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Amazing food. Perfect atmosphere. Geoffrey the head chef is the nicest guy. Every time I'm in Toronto it's my first stop. 10/10 read more

Food was excellent. Open kitchen. We ordered the butter chicken, fish and chips, and the pasta. It was all wonderful. Will definitely come back. Will also recommend this place to any one. read more

Food and service were really good. Worth a try once. Kindly make sure you book a table before going as it's a small joint.

Food was excellent and service was personal and knowledgeable. A great meal. Small place do I recommend reservations!

Every dish better than the next! Their gourmet poutine with a curry sauce is unimaginably tremendous! I can't remember when i have had anything that tasted as good as their meals!! Unreal! Amazing! The staff was beyond friendly and perfectly a attentive! read more

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An indian fusion, nicely presented and the food is good. Not too spicy that you can enjoy and savour the flavour. read more

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Affordable lunches in Downtown Toronto are becoming increasingly hard to find. I stumbled across Cheffry's Artisanal Bistro while grocery shopping in the area, and I'm very glad I did! This is a small operation consisting of the owner (who is also an executive chef) and one other member of staff. Both work extremely hard to serve fresh, made-to-order meals that are prepared in-house and with top quality ingredients. I normally order the daily special and have tried the butter chicken ($13.95), beef lasagna and shepherds pie ($10.95) - all of which were absolutely excellent. The portion sizes are generous and I usually split the portion in half and save some for the next day. There are also salads, soups, poutine, burgers and baguette sandwiches. If you're looking to grab and go you can order online via the website or on Ritual. Dine in is also an option and there is plenty of seating in the dining area. There is also an extensive dinner menu including salads, pasta, striploin steak, fish and chips, and more! For five star food at reasonable prices you can't really go wrong with Cheffry's. Enjoy! read more

Great food, proper sized portions, good value, great customer service...I enjoy the rotating lunch specials. Just ate the cioppino (seafood stew) lunch special...AMAZING, they need to have this every week! read more

Amazing food and great service! We got take out during Thanksgiving weekend and it was soooo good! Will certainly be back!

This is not your typical Indian restaurant. It is Indian fusion, and between the four dishes and one appetizer we ordered, every dish was delicious. Our server, Aman, was incredible--extremely attentive and went above and beyond with us and our kiddo. Saturday night was fully booked, so be sure to call/book in advance before popping in. Highly recommended! read more

Food was delicious. Small place so expect that getting drinks or check could take long. But that is a small thing when the food is great and the open kitchen to watch the chefs create beautiful dishes is all worth the waiting. read more

We had dinner here for two people and it was fantastic. The food was very good and you can tell it was made with care. Service was very friendly, and the atmosphere was great for a date night. The Masala chicken poutine was fantastic, and the wild boar pasta was also amazing. read more

Delicious lunch and dinner. The man behind the counter has a true passion for what he makes. This is a rare find in a city full of chain restaurants. I keep coming back for the Lentil Curry and it never disappoints. Legendary basmati rice too. Salivating. The specials are exceptional. Take it from me, this is a place to eat at! read more