Actinolite Restaurant

Name: Actinolite Restaurant
Address: 971 Ossington Ave, Toronto, ON M6G 3V5, Canada, G, Canada

4.7/5 ★ based on 8 reviews

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Address :	971 Ossington Ave, Toronto, ON M6G 3V5, Canada
Phone :	📞 +989
Website :	http://www.actinoliterestaurant.com/
Categories :	Restaurant , Canadian restaurant ,
City :	G
Description :	Sleek eatery offering fixed-price & chef's menus of thoughtfully sourced New Canadian fare & drinks.

971 Ossington Ave, Toronto, ON M6G 3V5, Canada

Best Canadian restaurant in Canada

Z	Zheren Yang on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Bravo! The food, the ambience, the bonfire cooking on the spot. We came in with no expectation and left with huge satisfaction.
A	Andres Hannah on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I had an amazing meal here. Went with a friend and we did the 7 course tasting menu which at $110 was great value. The $60 addition for the wine pairings was well worth it (which is kinda rare). Some of the things I liked (pics speak for themselves): Some restaurants really get "creative" with what counts as a "course". But in this case, if you count the various little courses and the awesome bread with a miso butter, we were given closer to 11 dishes. The owner will come out at various points to discuss his vision for the restaurant, and even helps bring out the dishes. The food is SUPER local--some of the smaller items like berries and edible flowers are even sourced from surrounding neighborhoods. At least 2 of the pairings resulted in tangible improvements to the food, which despite the fact that's the purpose of pairings, is exceedingly rare. Lastly, there was nothing stuffy about the ambience or pretentious. Just good honest food in a comfortable setting. I can't recommend this place enough.
T	Terry Cheung on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ One of the most incredible dining experiences I've ever had. The amount of care and thought given into putting together and executing tasting menu is unmatched, and the end result was delicious. Check for reservations often as they book up quickly
A	Anna Procopio on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Incredible food and service in a beautiful setting. Every course of the set menu was divine. So fun to watch the chefs cooking your meal outside on open fires. Hidden gem.
J	Jing Wang on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I would give 10 stars if I could! This was our second time dining here but first time in the backyard. The open fire cooking gave off a homey vibe. Every dish was beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. My husband who typically hates eggplant even said the eggplant dish changed his view on this vegetable. Service was friendly and prompt. If you can score a reservation, do it! You won’t regret it.
P	Pierre T on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ What an amazing food and service experience! Food was delicious and the staff on top of their game. Made it a perfect Friday night out with friends. Price is in the upper range but will gladly pay it again!
M	Michelle K on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Reservations are difficult to get but with lots of planning, it’s possible. Took my friend here for her birthday. It was nice that they said Happy Birthday upon our arrival. Unfortunately they didn’t put a candle in her dessert. ☹️ The multiple fires going keep you warm, provides a great ambiance but my eyes started burning 1/2 way through dinner. You will also smell like smoke when you leave but it will remind you of your outdoor dining experience. I’m gluten sensitive & they made substitutions for me which was great! The trust me menu was delicious! The highlights for me was the pine needle birch leaves apple cider with bourbon on the side, pine mushrooms in vegetable broth, the mussels were one of the best ever & the pear dessert with cream ?! Service was excellent! Thumbs up to all the chefs! ???❤️
E	Eden Baylee on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Amazing first experience eating at a restaurant after nearly 2 years. I took my husband here for a milestone birthday. We'd been shut in for most of Covid and both needed a reason to push us back into the world of dining out. Actinolite did not disappoint. We loved the outdoor, firepit/campfire vibe. We were toasty not far from the fire and able to watch the chef prepare the food. A complimentary starter of hot cider containing birch leaves and pine needles was the perfect introduction to the meal. It smelled delicious and went down smoothly, especially with a splash of Jim Beam. Our tasting menu consisted of fresh ingredients in season and each course was a surprise. It included mushroom soup, mussels in a leek broth, and a main of cassoulet with lamb and pork. Dessert was poached pear with Chantilly cream, and the server was kind enough to put a candle in my husband's dessert. I didn't even ask for it. You don't need a reason to book here, and it's not easy to get reservations, but keep trying! The experience and the food are worth it.