Over the course of our 5-year friendship, bets/deals/gambles have been made and let me tell you, Denny is in the hole big time. These IOUs have been accumulating for some time and since I'm not in town all that often, they truly have become "friendly" bets. Do I ever see my ROI? Rarely. Maybe once.. 2-something years ago, mind you. For this trip, all these friendlies were forgotten. In fact, all I wanted to do was catch-up with an old friend. Walking through Yorkville, the patio of One Restaurant looked so inviting on a warm sunny day, I was sold. Denny, however, was skeptical. He humoured me and agreed to what he now calls, a mediocre-at-best-I-told-you-so brunch. Le sigh. One the menu: Hers -- Strawberry Champagne His -- Fresh Orange Juice Hers -- Eggs Benedict with artisan ham on brioche with Hollandaise on the side. His -- Pastrami Hash with poached eggs and herb Hollandaise. The Eggs Benedict were okay. I asked for my eggs to be medium and they came overcooked. The Hollandaise was too thick for my liking and the ham wasn't anything all that special -- artisan or not. I enjoyed my miniature roast herb potatoes best. Denny's dish looked a little more appetizing and tasted great. Although, after bite #10, I can see why he was getting bored with his meal. Shared -- Trio of Blueberry Sweets: Panna Cotta, Biscotti Crumble, Blueberry Honey Ice Cream, Frappe. Loved the crumble and ice cream.. together, it was the perfect pairing. A solid panna cotta but I've had better. Total pass on the cough-syrup tasting frappe. Denny refused to try after my initial reaction of squeamishness. Solo -- Cappucino. Good enough, though it was lukewarm. I like it hot. Looking to split the bill, Denny decided to cover our fairly pricey brunch and my many menu items entirely. We're not yet even, but I would say close to, especially after my failed brunch suggestion. The wait staff was very accommodating, friendly, and allowed us to stay for as long as we wished. It's a total shame the food wasn't better tasting. Worth the $80+ tab? Not at all. Will I return? Probably not. Do I like the patio? Why yes, yes I do. Unfortunately, that might just be the only thing going for this place. read more

For a restaurant charging 22$ for a green salad, I would expect much better. We were appealed by the patio on Yorkville that seemed comfortable, so we have it a chance, for the last time. First off, we had to wait over 20 minutes to have a waitress coming over and ask is if we wanted something to drink. We had time to even select our food since his waiting was so long! Even if we asked to the waitress if the foie gras and the Brie were sweet and she answered by the negative, we could not imagine anything sweeter than those 2 appetizers. Watch out if you are diabetic! On top of that, she got one of our 2 simple appetizer wrong and they brought us a wrong one. After we complained about the extremely sweet dishes we had, we just wanted to pay for our drinks and leave. Both of my husband and I have felt sick to our stomach the entire evening following our visit at One! Imagine paying a 200$ bill and be sick? Hats unacceptable! The manager of the restaurant -- who has actually been very kind and the one star I'm giving is only dedicated to her -- came see us and apologized for the terrible dining experience we just had. It was nice of her to do it and we appreciated her apology. Unfortunately, it didn't take away our stomachache! read more

I think One should take the title for "best people watching" restaurant in the city. I was invited to dinner here on Friday night with some higher ups from work. I have to put it out there immediately that the food really was 4.5-5 star rating. The service was very friendly - but as others mentioned, extremely extremely slow to bring out the food. I'm not sure if it's intentional or that there are issues in the kitchen, but either way - we sat down at 8:30pm, ordered the food by 9pm (first and second courses) and it took us until midnight to get out of there. About 30 minutes after ordering, our table of ten was brought out some "complimentary" chartuterie plates. Now - these were lovely, but I feel positive that this was really just a decoy from the fact that our first courses were taking obscenely long to arrive. We sampled some oysters (a big tray with 3 types - BC, PEI and Nova Scotian) all very delicious. And some lobster spoons (amazing) and some other bits and pieces. I had the tuna sashimi appetizer which was absolutely the best. Each slice was served with a tiny ring of jalepeno cut across, which gave it a nice kick. The black cod main courses was very, very small (4-5oz on a plate served with virtually nothing else except a bit of avocado sauce garnish). The other mains looked better (lobster carbonara, yum!) and a few people had steak and the red snapper. We had some shared sides at the table which were also all very lovely, fries, onion rings, brussel sprouts with bacon and some grilled beets. Anyway, back to the people watching. There are some seriously weird and creepy people dining here. Ranging from 80 year old white haired men creeping at the bar, a table of 8 Italian mobsters with two ridiculously hot Asian call girls, and more fat titties than you can shake a stick at. The people in the bar on the way out looked quite cracked out to be honest. It's definitely not the posh upper class Yorkville-ites that you would imagine here, but some rare breeds of new money Euro types. The weird people and the insanely long serving times definitely detracted from the experience. The prices are exorbitant, but what do you expect? There are bottles of wine here priced at $500 that would cost $300 at any other fancy restaurant, according to the in-the-know colleagues I was dining with. Overall. Very interesting. read more

It's hard not to feel that many of the previous reviewers were less reviewing the restaurant than reviewing expensive restaurants as a class or expressing their own class antagonisms. There's a perfectly good argument that says that ANY restaurant that costs more than $XX per person is a waste for you, and that's fine. That's usually my position as well. Every so often it's fun to visit a restaurant proclaimed as "great" by the Foodie Class to see if there's something special going on. All expensive restaurants are bound to attract wealthy jerks, but they're going in part because the place reflects their wealthy lifestyle. There are few Yelp reviewers in this category and that's even more important to me. Now, the food was excellent. The lobster appetizer in butter and vermouth was delicious and the scallops with squash puree was wonderful. The wine list DOES include modest-priced selections and I came away introduced to a new (to me) sauvignon blanc from Ontario that at $15.95 retail is better than some $25 wines from New Zealand (Mike Weir Vineyards). I don't remember the specific dessert but it was delicious and they have a sophisticated understanding of tea. The wait staff were genuinely friendly and helpful and the atmosphere was very comfortable. Is it "my kind of place"? No offense to Mark McEwen, the food was great (I wasn't paying the bill) but for me visiting a restaurant that costs more than $40 per person - and you probably won't eat a full meal here with wine for less than $70 per person and it could easily be $100 - is an occasional luxury and not an everyday occurrence. Would i go again when I'm in Toronto? Yes. Would I go once a month if I lived in Toronto. No. Maybe once a year. But it wouldn't be because the food was bad, the food was great. read more

Fantastic restaurant. Excellent food ! Always consistent. Waiters friendly and knowledgable :) I highly recommend it :)) grilled octopus salad is my favourite dish;) read more

One Restaurant - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I would normally give One Restaurant a 4 start rating for good food and decent service however, my most recent visit was not peasant at all. When I came to One restaurant for brunch our server seemed new, timid and nervous. Though I wouldn't normally care about this, she was not very attentive either missing the mark on checking our food, bringing us bread and asking how we are doing in a timely manner. There is probably no way I would ever return because the restaurant clearly had a fly problem! At any given moment there are 2-3 flies landing on my arm and hovering over my food! Keep in mind this is indoors (not patio) and not summer time either (visited in October). There were flies everywhere! Hovering around other patrons etc. and all the staff didn't seem to care one bit, it was disgusting, especially from a restaurant in a 5 star hotel. Not going to be returning if I am paying in excess of $70 for brunch for 2 I at least want to eat without an insane amount of flies hovering and landing over my food, buzzing over my head and landing on my head and arms. read more

I had a totally different experience that the other Yelpers. I had an excellent meal and thoroughly enjoyed it. I started with a tasty glass of temperanillo and looked over the menu. I ordered the black cod, which was cooked to perfection and a side of the broccoli. It was absolutely excellent. The service was a bit over the top for my liking but it was a bit distant. I had a delightful evening and would come back for a good healthy meal. read more

I know five stars really need to be earned but based on my brunch and the quality of food that came out of that kitchen, I have to give this a 5. I ordered the Bianca's Benedict, that includes Crab and Eggs Benedict. It was around $22 dollars but I've paid for much worse eggs benny at approx $16 dollar price point. It was absolutely delicious. The patio was still a great spot and I'll recommend that particular brunch experience any time. read more

Boy for the location and price, the services here SUCKED. Food is overpriced for the service you get. Food itself is not bad. We were meeting friends here. 6 of us for dinner followed by about 25 people for drinks. Our server during dinner was really not attentive at all. The server for drinks later had some real attitude. Instead of asking everyone for their credit card to keep the tab open and everything organized, she decided to put everything on one bill and have everyone pay for their portion. When requested, she had some attitude. Lady, working in an establishment like this, you gotta be professional; you turned out to be a food and probably lost a lot in tips. read more

Gather around, friends, and let me tell you a story... My first experience with One Restaurant happened by accident. A few years back, after trying (unsuccessfully) to bluff my way into an Alliance Atlantis TIFF party with a pair of producer friends, someone suggested that we make our way up to Yorkville and see what was happening. Yorkville (despite being the trendy part of the city) has a strange small-town feel to it - lots of cobbled walkways and small businesses that make it a haven for tourists, celebrities and hipsters alike. Our group soon found ourselves at the front entrance of a CBC bash being held inside the restaurant. With a little bit of exploration (and the help of a pair of programmers from the station), we walked right past security and got inside without a hassle. We were immediately handed legs of lamb as we stepped inside. It was probably the best lamb I've ever had at a restaurant - succulent and full of flavour. We proceeded to spend the next eight hours at that party, in a whirlwind of celebrity encounters and amusement. Standing on the patio and watching Chantel Kreviazuk have a drink with her friend while "Dreamweaver" blasted in my head. Seeing Kiefer Sutherland shotgunning mineral water with a girl on each arm. Having a waitress give us half a bottle of vodka for no reason. Watching my friend get into a shouting match with John Lyman (The Sex Pistols) in the middle of the dance floor. Hors d'oeurves for days. It's a party that, five years later, my friends still use as the metric for amazing parties. I've been to the restaurant twice since then (most recently a month ago, as of this writing) and the quality and consistency was still very high. The calamari was a particular highlight, and the server was very prompt and polite. One Restaurant is definitely a place you should check out if you're in the neighborhood. If not for the "see and be seen" atmosphere, do it for the amazing food. read more

What a depressing meal. It was really snowy out and the restaurant was *maybe* 1/4 full. Even still, the waiters just stood in a corner staring at empty plates and glassware. Food was pretty poor compared to the other Mark McEwan restaurants to which I've been -- Bymark and North 44. I had a strip steak and a starter I can't remember. I do remember the meat was great but the steak had absolutely zero char on it. Not sure how that happens unless they did it sous-vide, but why would you cook a blue steak sous-vide instead of searing it in a pan for 3 minutes? I make better steak at home. Fries are great, though. I'll stick to Bymark, Splendido and Canoe for my high-end "Canadian" fix. read more

This is, visually, a nice restaurant, both inside and out. We had a business dinner on the patio on a perfect early summer evening. I had the iceberg lettuce salad, grass fed PEI strip, and berry crumble. We also had a Napa Cab and some cocktails and sides. The food was hit and miss. The iceberg lettuce salad was unique and nicely presented - it was literally half of a lettuce, topped with coloured grape tomatoes, avocado, and what tasted like an avacado cream dressing. I'd give this dish 3.5 to 4 stars - unique and good. The strip was a significant disappointment. It was served with tomato salsa (you could also choose bernaise). I ordered mine medium rare, they brought it out and said it was medium, and was cooked essentially well done. There was significant fat on the meat, the taste was bland with little marbling, the salsa did not complement the meat at all, and this was not a good dish. 1 star. The dessert was delicious. I devoured it. It was served with a little scoop of ice cream. 4 stars. The Napa cab was good and juicy. Sides included beets with goat cheese and green and white asparagus. Decent. 3 stars. Portions were fine and sizable. This is Yorkville, so prices, while I did not pay, are not a bargain by any stretch. Service was mediocre and periodically inattentive - we had to ask for wine glasses and flag the server down to get more drinks. Was it a very nice evening on the patio? Absolutely. Would I return? Absolutely not, unless it's on someone else's tab! read more

I sat on the patio with my husband to enjoy an appetizer and a cocktail as a snack while we strolled through Yorkville. There were small yellow/green bugs/spiders EVERYWHERE! I killed probably 6 as we sat out there...i think they drop from the hanging trees. It was so gross. The drinks were very subpar and lacked something special - at $19 a cocktail, I expect a great cocktail. I was disappointed overall with this place. read more

One Restaurant - Brie appetizer - tasty but sit inside. Bugs fall from the trees on the patio - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This is a sexy place. To my fellow reviewers grumbling about the high number of douches: pipe down. This restaurant is attached to the Hazelton hotel- who exactly were you expecting to see, besides the expense account crowd? The food was generally quite good, with the exception of my chicken soup (see below). As for atmosphere, I sat on the patio on a nice day, and was very pleased with the ambience and service. I came here for lunch, and ordered the chicken noodle soup, sea scallops, and sea-buckthorn sorbet for dessert. First, the bad: the chicken noodle soup was salty enough to be nearly inedible. I left the broth and picked out the chicken and noodles- the former was decent, the latter was floppy and overcooked. I've had better chicken soup at Swiss Chalet. The scallops were beautiful, and finished with a delicious parsnip puree. My only complaint was the portion size: though I am aware of (and perfectly okay with) the fact that top-notch food often comes in small portions, this one was tiny (2 scallops), and would fit this menu much better as a starter, in my opinion. No complaints, taste-wise. The star of my meal was the vibrant, tangy sea-buckthorn sorbet, which arrived in an unassuming indented bowl, with no garnish... which was fine, because it didn't need any. The sorbet was a perfect balance of sweet and tangy, with a really delicious, memorable flavour, thanks to the unusual key ingredient. I would go back just for the sorbet. My mother had a striploin salad, which I tried and enjoyed very much, though I thought it was a little heavy on the blue cheese- a strong ingredient, which in my opinion, should be used sparingly so as not to overwhelm the other flavours. Overall, not quite worth the price tag, though I would have given it four stars if it weren't for the downright unpleasant chicken soup. read more

Location: You would be very hard pressed to find a location that can match and come close to the corner of Hazelton and Yorkville. It's a corner known by many in and out of the country as the place to park your Ferrari, Lamborghini, or Rolls. Attached the Hazelton Hotel, which bathrooms are submerged in natural stone and it doesn't take much to realize your in a very special place. Locale business magnates and worldwide celebrities eat here when they come to Toronto. Location: Had to reiterate this point...thats how good the location is lol Atmosphere: I haven't spent much time inside, i'm a patio person so i'm usually outside when i've gone to ONE but either or creates a nice setting for any occasion. There's money in the air, everyone is dressed to the nines (although here and there you'll come across the odd CEO with questionable company..which is fine and there business..but when she's wearing daisy dukes and hooker boots i have to wonder..is she not charging enough? lol)..The patio is a great place to be anytime during the summer, it's very lively at times, but can get filled up quickly. Service: Depends on the day and time...For the most part i haven't had much to complain about however when it gets busy you could be waiting for a while..Do yourself a favour...order your main when you order your apps, and if your getting wine just get a bottle or two..it's better than having to wait..nothing is worse than trying to hail a waitress/waitor like a cab on a busy street. Food: Everything i've had was really really good..prices are a bit high, but look where you are..It comes with the experience. I've had the 8oz tenderloin which i really liked, 8 oz is a bit small for me, i have a big appetite especially when i'm drinking wine. Some other dishes I've enjoyed are the butter chicken tacos, linguine, and i'm a huge smore fan so love their doughnuts :))) Price: As mentioned before, you'll spend..for two people you'll be looking at around $200-250 in food...expect the same higher prices with wine as well. Overall: If your thinking of going, just go! You'll have a good time..you'll spend more than usual most likely...but have a great time anyways. The experience is something you won't regret, don't look at the menu, keep your eyes on your date and enjoy his/her company with amazing food, a great atmosphere and the best patio in the city of Toronto. read more

While the food was good here, the service left some to be desired. Considering the price, I would have expected excellent food and service. I tried the lobster spoons, which were outstanding. The tenderloin steak was also quite nice, although it took them some time and a reminder to bring out the sauce. The sides of frites, onion frites and mushrooms were quite nice - particularly the onion frites (like onion rings except much more tasty). Overall, the food was quite good, but perhaps significantly overpriced. The service was fairly slow. Our main waiter was friendly and helpful, but the serving staff that was sent out to provide the food didn't quite know what to do. Unfortunately, I feel this place is more about the show than the good restaurant. read more

Perhaps it was because I was there for brunch...I fail to see the excitement about this restaurant based on our experience. Now, for people watching in a ritzy section of Toronto, there is probably not a better address, but if you are interested in a well prepared flavorful meal with excellent service, I am pressed to go beyond a somewhat mediocre rating. The setting is elegant. But, during one of the hottest days that Toronto has witnessed in recent history, all the windows were wide open causing a patron behind us to complain, not infrequently about the air conditioning. I did not find it unbearable, but thought that those who wanted fresh air were likely to have chosen the beautiful patio which was open. I started breakfast with a grapefruit half. Pretty standard fare here...no garnish, just a grapefruit set within an indented plate. This was followed by yogurt with granola. The granola was very good...perhaps made in-house. The French Toast was lack luster although the menu indicated it was brioche bread. The entire meal took almost two hours! The servers did not come by very much. In fact, our water glasses were never refilled. Fortunately, we had ordered juice as well. As we exited the restaurant, we passed the server station where at least five waiters were engaging in some conversation. That explained why they were unavailable for paying clients... Perhaps things turn around at lunch & dinner...breakfast, unfortunately was somewhat of a bust. read more

The only advantage was that one restaurant for me is that it is very close to my home. The food is good but expensive. So you are paying for location... I remember the servers used to be a lot friendlier before... They are still good but something has changed... For the price you pay in this restaurant, you can have a better food and get the same service in a few other restaurants around. Try oyster as it is very fresh... read more

I went there for My Birthday Celebration Dinner. What a Fancy Restaurant ! Very helpful staff. There was even a tiny stool near my chair for me to keep my handbag. I loved the cocktail "lipstick". The food was okay. The chef came out and greeted me at our table and wished me a very happy birthday. He gave us two complimentary dishes. I was also given a small complimentary birthday dessert. The washrooms are beautiful and clean. We really enjoyed the whole experience. read more

Went there for winterlicious, $28 for a 3 courses meal which is exceptional value! I would recommend anyone to go there during winterlicious. Food was decent, for the price of this place, I expect more from them tho. If you are not going during winterlicious, it's very expensive, unless you are making tons of money. Well its fine dining in a really nice high class restaurant. However at the end of the day, for that kind of price range there's a lot of better places out there for better food and atmosphere. read more

We went for brunch on the patio, which is wonderfully designed and spacious, with large umbrellas for shade. The eggs and french toast were fine, service was attentive and prompt, if a bit distant. A nice place to get dressed up and enjoy a nice patio, we found the food just average and overpriced. read more

It was a beautiful sunny afternoon on a Saturday and my friend had initially wanted Italian food in Yorkville but I was going there with my girlfriend later that night so we decided to walk around until we spotted another substitute. Lo' and behold when a plate of eggs benedict caught the corner of my eye at the lovely patio area and the decision was made. Service: Not the greatest. Had we not asked for a shady seat, they would have seated us in a sunny spot. Also, the waiter took a very long time and no bread was served immediately. We had to wave him down to get our order taken. Get your shizz together please. Food: I ordered the C r a b B e n e d i c t which is what I came for anyway and I was not disappointed. There were chunks of crab meat under the perfectly poached egg, however the hollandaise sauce was a smidge too tangy for my taste. Still, for the price, I wouldn't be rushing back anytime soon. My friend had the L o b s t e r C a r b o n a r a which was definitely not worth the price. Although they had a good of lobster chunks, it wasn't anything to rave about. Overall: You'll have to do better if you're competing for brunch. read more

The place is beautiful; great big outdoor patio, loungey bar area and upscale dining room with great comfortable armchairs and an even an ottoman for the table! We were late arriving from Montreal and the staff was great about pushing back our reservations...although the dining room was quite empty at 9:30 on a Friday night. Everything on the drinks and food menu sounded delicious and after ordering an extravagant cocktail we decided to share a few appetizers. Everything was fantastic and well-presented. The BBQ duck rolls were melt-in-your-mouth good and arrived on a wood plank as did the chicken wing tacos which had a great zesty sauce. The truffle aioli fries were well-seasoned and the beet salad with buffala was great (in true Top Chef fashion). The eggplant dish was equally delicious. Our only complaint was the very slow and scarce service. We literally had to hunt down a hostess on the patio as there was no one inside and had to flag down a bus-boy to get a waitress to bring our bill. The place definitely gets top marks on food but for what we paid, I expected better service. read more

Again, enjoyed a wonderful brunch here after mass at St. Thomas anglican church, and before leaving town. Enjoyed the smoked salmon rosti/scrambled egg dish which they have changed a little -- still good, but I prefer the old way of cooking the potatoes. The bread choice is still wonderful, even love the butter balls and jam. They also make a great bloody mary (and I am very critical of a bloody). Chic ambience outdoors, though they could use some more umbrellas on the patio on a 90 degree day. (It would be nice to have those wonderful outdoor air conditioners, but I realize this is Toronto). Very nice brunch, the only mar being the loud, obnoxious and very nouveau family closely seated at the next table. read more

Dim light so you need to use a light from the iPhone to read the menu. The main dish was uneatable, and I don't appreciate the waitresses bumping into the back of my chair every time they pass to dispense food to other tables. read more

Dined here on Feb. 21, 2015 for my Wedding Anniversary with my wife and we had more than a great dinner; a rich and memorable experience. We opted for cocktails in the lounge upon arrival and enjoyed very delicious concoctions ( mine made with cognac.. Yum!) and we were also treated very well be the front door host team. Dinner was a cut above. Exceptional. We were even given the opportunity to meet the new Chef de Cuisine, who came out to check on us and see if we were having a good Anniversary! What a special treat! Highlights from our three course meal included: -Oysters: simple, clean, effective with great sauces to employ. -Lobster Spoons!!!! Great buttery taste, super soft (not chewy) texture. -CDN Prime Ribeye!! Succulent, perfectly grilled to MR, even the fat was delicious because we ate the whole thing. Cheers to the cook who executed this delicious steak. The server and Maitre 'd were very pleasant and the Maitre 'd helped us select a killer bottle of Sonoma Cabernet to compliment our meal. Prices are on the higher side, but for a special occasion, this place was definitely worth every penny. Highly recommended for romantic dinners, business/client evenings, or family suppers. BRAVO! read more

I have visited One Restaurant many times and it has never disappointed. The food is fabulous and the service is equally as amazing as the five-star hotel that it is connected too (the Hazelton). The patio is definitely one of the best in the city when the weather is nice, but the decor of the interior of the restaurant is both classy and trendy. Sooooooofabooooosh! The best restaurant in Toronto!!! read more

I came here for Winterlicious 2015 and remember being the most excited for this place based on the menu and pictures I had seen, and in the end I was pleased with my choice. To start off with, the staff here were super super nice. I was horrifically late for my dinner and left my friend sitting by himself for about half an hour, but apparently the waitress was super nice to him and came around to check up on him a lot lol, and throughout our meal she was quite attentive and friendly and chatty with us. For my meal, I had the scallop and pork belly to start. I LOVED the scallop and wished there was more than one, although it was a big one. The pork belly was good but a bit basic, it had Korean BBQ sauce on it and some avocado puree on the side, some napa, etc. kind of Asian-inspired. Good, but didn't really blow me away. That scallop though... For my main, I ordered the short rib and thought the dish was well done, I liked the crispy onions on the top and thought they went well with the rib. The rib was wonderfully soft and tender, and I remember thinking this one was better than the one I had tried at La Societe the previous evening - perhaps the ingredients were just more interesting and the plating was more attractive. I tried the citrus pavlova for dessert, having never had pavlova before. When it came out I thought it looked really nice, but unfortunately I wasn't a huge fan in the end - something about the texture of the pavlova didn't work for me. It was like crunchy on the outside but had a slightly chewy texture on the inside, it was sweet but in kind of an artificial, almost marshmallow-y way... perhaps just not my kind of dessert. It came with passionfruit sorbet and berries, and I remember thinking the passionfruit sorbet just didn't mix well with the pavlova - it added this extra bit of tartness and slight bitterness almost that just didn't work. Everything was plated super nicely, with artistic little garnishes. I quite enjoyed my experience at this restaurant and might consider coming back if I happen to be in the area! read more

Amazing food, terrible service. Our server told us she didn't want to "make things harder on the kitchen" to accommodate my mother's allergies and substitute something in a dish. She also told us that they had a big party and therefore refused to bring our food in the order we wanted it. Everything came out at the same time - appetizers and mains. The food was fantastic but really disappointed in the level of service - especially at a place like this. read more

Came here for the first time in probably 6-8 years. I used to love coming here but was always very disappointed with the dessert. The other night a group of us came for dessert only and it was again a serious let down... for a fancy high priced high expectation restaurant I don't know what they can't get dessert right... also my table was pretty shaky and the Centre piece is a very cheap looking fake plant... again... for the price and prestige I would expect better... read more

Location: In Yorkville, with underground parking right across the street. Facility: Modern and clean, but exactly what you would expect from an upscale restaurant. Ambiance was generally nice, but it was very loud. So loud to the point where the server couldn't hear our orders and we had to repeat ourselves multiple times. Food Quality & Price: The Eggs Benedict for brunch was fairly priced and very delicious. I was very happy with my choice. Service: Slow and not very attentive. It took a fair amount of time to receive our orders, and the server rarely checked in. Overall: Likely one of the shortest reviews I've ever written. ONE was decent, but nothing spectacular. I don't think I would return unless I was invited by a friend. read more

I think this place is better than what people give them credit for. Sure, it is more on the expensive end, the people that goes there are the snobby yorkville crowd with way too much botox, and the service strictly depends on how much money you look like you have, but the food is always delicious. I've been there few times. In the summer I recommend sitting on the patio, a great place for people watching. The winter, their decor inside is warm and cozy. First of all, their bread is great! I love the red pepper focaccia. I've had their calamari, fois gras, and chicken taco for apps, all good dishes. One dish I always get here is their tomato sauce tangliatelle. It's so simple and it's my favourite pasta dish in town. The tomato sauce is fresh, sweet, and spicy. Pasta cooked just right. Makes me hungry just thinking about it. Default place to eat in Yorkville for sure, around the same price point but better food than Sassafras. read more

I went here with a friend after the symphony as it was close by. It was a Wednesday night. Lovely patio with heaters and so great for people watching. I had a Sapporo ($10). My friend had a white wine which she said was delicioius ($14) I had some fries and onion rings as I just wanted a snack cos it was quite late. The staff were very friendly and the service was quick. The only downside to this place is it is expensive. It is over priced even by Yorkville standards. It's hard to judge the food based on fries and onion rings. I would return here however and give it another go. Nice for a special occasion. read more

I have lost count of the number of times that we have been to One. We have celebrated birthdays and other special occasions there with family and many different friends. In all those visits, neither we nor any of our guests have ever had a bad experience. Brunch, lunch, dinner, inside, outside, bar area...every single time, everything has been executed brilliantly. The food is always delicious (favourites include the fluffy pancakes, the burger, the spaghetti, the grass-fed steaks, and the various incredible desserts) and the service is always friendly and attentive. I have literally no constructive criticism to offer. Keep being great, One! read more

One Restaurant - Breakfast omelette - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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My fiance took me here to propose to me the day before Valentine's Day so I will forever love One Restaurant for this very reason. In terms of the restaurant itself, I thought the atmosphere was beautiful, cozy and warm. The service was great. To be honest, the bread boys were the most pleasant- so polite and just had such a kind demeanour. The waiter we had was polite and to the point. He gave us our privacy, which is what my fiance prefers when we go out and eat; less talk, more food. For me, I like a little conversation from the waiter. For some reason it bummed me out that he didn't ask if we were here for a special occasion or not. I go to the Keg often and they ALWAYS ask if I'm celebrating or just having a nice dinner out. That's just my personal preference though and I'm not docking any points. The food was DELICIOUS. The steak was moist and succulent. Perfectly cooked- just the way we asked. The mashed potatoes were so creamy and tasty. Lobster spoons were so so good. Creamy, buttery and flavourful. The mango sorbet was yummy and the fruit toppings were fresh. We had other delicious things too that I can't remember exactly what we had but all I know is I left very full and very happy. The only reason I docked one star is because the manager came out to talk to a couple that obviously frequents the restaurant. She talked to them for a very long time, quite loudly. It didn't really bother me because I think loyal customers should be treated well! Plus, their conversation was kind of funny and cute. What bothered me is that she ignored everyone sitting around the couple's table and didn't even bother to say 'Good evening. How is your meal?'. Considering One Restaurant is a fine dining restaurant, I have a higher expectation of management. It just made my fiance and I feel unwelcome at a place we were visiting for the first time. If the manager is coming out to say hello to regular, he/she should also come around to tables to say 'Hello' to new patrons as well. I will definitely be coming again to try the lunch menu though. read more

I haven't stayed at the hotel, but I live in the neighborhood and watched them cut down all the trees on the street and tear down the turn of century walk ups that used to line the streets when they built it. I was there during the construction to build the eye sore that is the Hazelton Hotel, and I now get the pleasure of being judged by cheap LA wannabe cast-offs every time I walk by. The bellhop uniforms are as cheap as the patrons and the patio is set up to basically look at everyone else on it as well as the street. The service is middle of the road and so is the food. Overall, the restaurant is a perfect reflection of the hotel itself, a vast pool of vacuity. Hey, at least it's true to its clientele. read more

One Restaurant - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I was wandering around Yorkville and came across this restaurant when the Starbucks across the street was too packed to get a coffee. I walked in around 11:30 am and the hostess asked if I had reservations, I don't and she was very nice and said if I don't mine sitting inside, she can seat me. The patio was open and jammed pack but the restaurant inside was not too full. I prefer the inside anyway so Bonus for me. The server was very attentive and provided answers to questions I had regarding the preparations of the dishes. I ordered: Steak Tartare - perfectly made, infused with spices, capers and topped with a quail egg, plated with fricasse and artichoke hearts, rice crisp wafers and banquette slices. Duck Confit Salad - this was a large lunch portion, Perfectly plump crispy skinned duck leg sitting on top of a beautifully put together beets, walnuts salad. The duck leg was perfectly seasoned and the meat was so tender while the skin was not fatty but crispy. Peach Semifreddo - served with peaches poached in liquor over beautifully made Peach Semifreddo surprisingly light and not too sweet! After I ordered, I sat back and enjoy the scenery. Lots of very smartly dressed business people, Chanel wearing ladies doing lunch and movie stars. (Now I get why there were so many photogs outside) Mr Wonderful aka Kevin O'Leary was sitting at the table next to me. The server brought out a nicely display dish and put it down on the table. It was Tuna Sashimi served bite size. I did asked questions about the preparation but I did not ordered it. When I brought it to the server's attention. He asked if I will take it at his compliment since it was his mistake. The Tuna Sashimi was served on 4 Chinese Soup Spoons, pan seared along the edge and raw inside with Soy, wasabi sauce drizzle on top. It was ok, slightly salty and not very special. I am glad I did not order it. All in all, a great meal, service was impeccable.. and as I was leaving, ran into Kate Hudson. read more

Fantastic patio and lovely service. Although quite pricey it wasn't pretentious. Had a cold beer and a good book. The dressing on my garden salad was amazing. Great place for an anniversary dinner or special occasion. read more

One Restaurant - Cold Beer, Funny Book. - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Service was good (because we were spending a ton of money). They even brought a little stool out for the ladies' purses. Food is so-so and extremely overpriced, hence the two stars. It's a good place to people watch (I've been told that it's a good place for celebrity sightings) - but particularly if you enjoy watching old dudes with their barely-legal companions. There was Red, who wore a tiny, red tartan bustier and skintight jeans that were so low-riding they started at her pubic bone. Then there was Baby, who looked about 16 and wore a paper-thin wife beater with no bra, a pair of sloppy jeans, and a pair of fake, fuzzy mukluks. I can see why they'd choose One - there's a hotel located conveniently upstairs! What I don't understand is, if I were in that line of work and I were meeting a patron in such a swanky locale, I'd opt for a barely-there cocktail dress. Why wear jeans??? Anyway, the food. My French onion soup was really sweet, for some odd reason. It tasted like I was drinking onion syrup, basically. And the sad thing was, there was only a little sprinkle of cheese on top of a small slice of crunchy garlic bread - and I think that French onion soup should be covered in a respectable layer of delicious, bubbly cheese. The garlic bread was nice, but the soup was pretty atrocious. My striploin was cold, which was a crime. If you're going to charge $70 for a steak, it better be really good! But it was cold probably because they cooked it first (and it needed very little time on the grill since I wanted it rare), so they had it waiting for all the other dishes to be ready so that they could serve it at the same time. I think they should have grilled the steaks last. It tasted alright, and it was decent beef, but for it to be cold, and $70 to boot? No. The marrow was ok. There wasn't much of it, though, and It could've used some salt. The best part was probably the truffle fries. Truffle, parmiggiano-reggiano, and fried potatoes just go together perfectly, like chicken and rice. It was way overpriced, but it was tasty. Overall, the service was very, very courteous and attentive (even though it was kind of funny how our server answered everything - comments, non yes/no questions - with "Cheers."), but the food was just no good. The service and people watching deserve one star each. But to charge such a high price for subpar food? No. Skip it. read more

Love the burgers here. Very juicy and flavorful. It is pretty big so sharing would actually make more sense. The fries are good too. I had the grilled chicken "cobb style" salad the other time and it was pretty good too. The chicken was not too dry which is a common complaint I have about chicken. The dressing was light and not overly used. I had to request an egg, but not sure if it already comes with one since the menu did not list egg as an ingredient but did say cobb style which may or may not include an egg. Can't eat a salad with no egg. Also a big portion, so could be shared. Service was good and prompt. read more