Ricarda's Toronto

The restaurant itself is actually very gorgeous. The ambiance and the crowd is very in. The lighting and the way everything is set up is definitely great for photos. Sevice and the food were okay. We stopped in for brunch and the drinks were great. The staff was very sweet, but the food wasn't the greatest. A few friends had steak and eggs, which they said was super. We had Ricardas breakfast which wasn't so great. Otherwise everything was excellent. More...

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I had their wild mushroom risotto and mushroom  pizza. both really good. They have neat menu and loved their pastry side. Looked fresh too!

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Had a great evening the food was fantastic and lots of great drink options.

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Initially frustrated after having to wait for about 25 minutes for a reserved seating, my group was impressed with the staffs effort to reconcile through wonderfully attentive service and top-notch delivery. The food was very good and interaction with a variety of servers was positive. The manager, in particular, was distinctly professional. He will steer the restaurant to continued success. Great live 'dinner' jazz too - talented young band. More...

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Wonderful venue to work at! Friendly staff, accommodating and helpful. Would plan another event here in a second!

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Dinner for 6 representing 3 generations and everyone loved it. The food, beverages and service was all excellent.

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Great spot... brunch is awesome, decor is amazing and the food is yum! The price however is up there. Worth a try despite that however.

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Surprised to have a steak I enjoyed

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Ricarda's has been my favourite Sunday brunch buffet spot for a few years now, ever since I realized it had AYCE oysters and a pan seared foie gras station (with the best au jus! ) right next to the omelette station. At $59 per person, it is not a bad deal for the great selection of food you're getting, and getting to enjoy the live jazz band while you're brunching is a plus.This time around, it was an amazing birthday celebration for my dad, from beginning to end! The hostess was friendly, offered to hang our winter coats, and came back to check up on us and my dad to make sure he was enjoying himself. Our server, Christopher, was lovely - he gave us a tour and came by to surprise my dad with a birthday cake and candle, while the wonderful trio jazz band played "Happy Birthday". Best part was that my dad turned 74 this year, so he got 74% off his meal with Ricarda's birthday special. Love it!And near the end, when the fluffy pancakes ran out, I asked the pancake station cook if there were any more, and he surprised me by having the chef especially make me some special lemon ricotta pancakes that they don't usually have on Sunday brunch days. It was so sweet of him to come up to me unexpectedly with the pancakes and I enjoyed it thoroughly with the airiest and freshest vanilla bean whipped cream (you can see the vanilla bean black dots in it!) and wild blueberry compote. It tasted like cloud 9! Needless to say, the service was fantastic!Rest of the food was great as always - oysters were fresh; foie gras was tasty and I'm always a fan of the grilled eggplant and the DIY s'mores bar with the roast your own marshmallows! Only thing that could've made it perfect was if the hot carving stations with the prime rib, porchetta and glazed salmon were hotter temperature wise and the meats more tender. Other than that, I can always count on Ricarda's for a good time and the best Sunday brunch ever! More...

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Today’s my second visit for Sunday Jazz brunch within a month - atmosphere is great as per my first visit and food is yummy. Things were fine until halfway through our meal our server decided to tell us that due to 2 no-shows (party of 10) we are expected to pay the penalty but because we had to wait for our table past our reservation time, they will omit the penalty. I thought oh great and we were thankful but then she continued to say that the extra two seats could’ve been used for other tables to host more customers. It felt like we were getting scolded and I had completely lost my appetite after that. Look, we get it and we apologized but I didn’t come to a classy place like Ricarda’s to get scolded. She didn’t really pay attention to our table either and the other servers kindly picked up on her behalf. Happy to return but hope we don’t get her as our server! More...

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We found this restaurant based on its proximity to the Elgin theatre, and I was wowed by the décor being so fancy, and such a fun lounge setup with a gastropub open kitchen, and a bakery area too? Much more than I imagined the place to look like. Service greeted us promptly and were attentive throughout the night.Our server explained the menu thoroughly and gave us great recommendations. I'm always appreciative of someone that knows the menu from personal experience - not just whatever "is popular" or "on special".We put in our order, emphasized how short on time we were, and then were served bread with a roasted red pepper and sour cream spread. The spread was very flavourful and complemented the bread very well - an interesting alternative to butter!For mains from what I recall, we got the scallops, the mushroom risotto, and rack of lamb. The scallops were few...and came with a few ravioli - the worst volume for money. It was very tasty was the comment though! The rack of lamb and risotto were very good, the risotto I was personally quite happy with as there was just the right amount of truffle to make it distinct and the risotto was cooked well.There's much of the menu to explore so I think I'll be back! Despite the mishaps when serving (a dish flipped over!) the staff were attentive to fix the issue right away - which was only inconvenient because we were in a rush to the theatre. It all worked out in the end, so it's all okay.I enjoyed the flavours as being distinctly European inspired, and the service and ambiance was great as a nice meal for occasions. I'll be back! More...

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Nice atmosphere with live bands and good food

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Beautiful ambiance excellent customer service had a coffee and dessert wide menu selection. Nice evening to chat with friends with suttle music in the background. If you are looking for a brunch spot they do offer a Sunday Jazz Brunch too definitely will go back. More...

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Had a great time!

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A little pricey but food was great

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Came for a wedding. Amazing venue and ambience, with great integration of kitchen and main halls. Excellent service.

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I fell in love with the cafe and bakery of Ricarda’s, and I’m especially fond of the beautiful coffee cups. Love their design and colors! There’s also a beautiful atrium right in front of it where you can enjoy your drink or food. More...

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Pricey, but delicious and large assortment of food. Kids play area for sunday brunch. Options for bottomless mimosas or ceasars for brunch. Great service.

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I’ve eaten at the restaurant once only but go to the cafe quite often. The pastry and coffee is good, the food was on the pricey side but delicious and the building itself is beautiful!

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Server was fantastic, food was very good. A little too dark inside, even for a restaurant.

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Beautiful restaurant. I had "The Egyptian" pita really good sandwich. Service was great. The croissants are soft and flaky like they should be. I will be coming back here to try some of their other offerings. More...

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My most favourite was the Black and White Lobster Ravioli ( still drooling ). I could of had another plate, it was that delicious. Very spacious, with lots of room for private functions and/or corporate events.•Black & White Lobster Ravioli •Grilled Garlic Baby Potatoes •Ontario Côte de Boeuf•Tiramisu •Brown Sugar Pineapple Cake•Assorted macarons More...

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Wow what a beautiful place, amazing food ,great service , definitely will be back Beverley Dunne

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Un bel posto dove organizzare una cena aziendale.Cibo buono e personale gentile.

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Disgusting food

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Great location for venues. Friendly staff.

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Great quality of ingredients and well prepared. Sunday buffet is pricy. Enjoyed the live jazz brunch!

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Great food. Helpful staff. Great stop for a good relaxing meal

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Had a lovely dinner experience here! The lady who greeted me at the entrance was really friendly. My waiter Jecques was very attentive to my needs and executed fantastic service! Food was good too! The scallops and mushroom ravioli was delicious. :) More...

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Awesome.food

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Elegant, classy and delicious. Everything is made from scratch and Mondays they have a deal on any type of coffee for $2 :)

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How this venue isn't on more lists as a top wedding location in Toronto is shocking!!! Attended a 350 person wedding here and it was perfect. Food was amazing drinks were great and the space is stunning. My only criticism would be that parking is costly. However, there are multiple lots surrounding the restaurant so finding a spot wasn't an issue. More...

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Where else would I be on a Wednesday afternoon?

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Came here for a dinner previously, and a wedding banquet for this event. Food was good, service was as well, would have expected slightly more from their dessert quality but was decent.

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I came here this past Sunday because I was driving around the area looking for parking to go to another place nearby for brunch. Saw the sign of best croissant on their window, and decided that I have to give it a try and see if it’s indeed good. I went in for a cappuccino and a croissant. Since it’s Sunday brunch times their pastries are smaller in size, so I got a cannoli as well. The croissant was very good, but the cannoli is another level!! It has crispy shell, and light and fluffy ricotta cheese filling, with chocolate bits and I think candied orange. Pairs soooo well with the coffee!!! The cappuccino was very well made as well. I can tell the barista takes pride in her craft! Thank you for such a lovely treat!! I will definitely come back to try their brunch, lunch and dinner menu as well. If they put that much care in a coffee and a pastry, their entrees should be quite delightful to partake as well. More...

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Simply delicious food in a great atmosphere

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Nice place with good food, but a little pricey for what it is.

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We had a few hundred people and the whole place. Good times.

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Attended a wedding here last night, as a member of the wedding party. The venue is stunning! Great architectural details made for a beautiful ceremony, the restaurant was perfect for cocktail hour, and the reception service was beautiful. They had attentive staff that easily handled our requests, and kept everything clean and organized throughout the evening. The food was artfully prepared and delicious. Beet carpaccio was a new dish for me and I could eat that every day. So happy with everything about this venue! I hope to come for brunch one Sunday. It comes highly recommended. Great job Ricarda's! More...

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Great space for events

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Very good experience with the Sunday brunch! Great food, great environment. The service is slow but the servers are friendly. They also have kids playing area. Will definitely come back. More...

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I'm so impressed by Ricarda's refined atmosphere, beautiful Mediterranean seafood dishes, and wine selection ! For light bites or starters, I highly recommend their CHARGRILLED OCTOPUS and FLATBREADS. The octopus was cooked so tender and dressed with a delicious sauce and small salad. The flatbreads had a good amount of fresh ingredients and the bread was thin but still soft.The main entree I got was the LOBSTER RAVIOLI which was just as tasty as it was aesthetic. The black & white striped ravioli pasta was executed perfectly and had just the right amount of ricotta cheese inside. It was topped off with a savoury sauce and chunks of lobster. Definitely put Ricarda's on the map for a posh atmosphere that you can enjoy perfectly done Mediterranean-style seafood, without the super high-end price. It is also VERY spacious & can accommodate for a large party size/company function ! More...

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Wow. Where do I start about Ricarda's. What an awesome experience. Everything from the appetizers to dessert was amazing. First, the building is literally in another building . We got a bit of a history lesson of the place and found out that although the restaurant opened in 2016, the building used to be a factory (biscuits I think!). Suits was filmed here and they even host weddings here! They're open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They even have a legit cafe/bakery inside.Onto the food. Wow the food. Appetizers such as bacon shrimp and charcuterie was a good intro to what the meal was going to be all about. If there's one thing they do exceptionally well, it is the seafood. The char-grilled octopus was extremely tender and that celery puree? Forget about describing it. Just go and try! Black-striped lobster ravioli was on point. Grounded black pepper and salt carefully placed along the rim of the plate gave the dish that pop that enhanced the flavour of the fish. The cote de boeuf was expertly cooked to medium rare and the grilled fish parrillada was a beautiful mix of seafood including scallops, shrimp, fish and octopus. Hungry yet? I'm salivating thinking about it and I just ate it. For dessert I had the brown sugar pineapple cake and there were different sauces on every side of the plate. The cake itself isn't too sweet but the flavour of the sides made it. Caramel, yogurt lime, coconut dacquiose, wow.The service was amazing. The servers and hosts were attentive and warm. They took care of every detail that I hardly knew what was going on (but that may have been the wine haha) and my glass was filled and utensils and plates cleared. Great experience and will definitely come again. Shout out to Alessia and Michael! Amazing people. More...

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We came here for their sunday brunch, specifically fir the foie gras. Its not the best but its good and its ayce foie gras ‍‍. They have a decent seafood selection including oysters, shrimp and squid. Their salads are good and their pastries are delicious. They have a breakfast station, an egg station, bread station eyc. Their selections are varied so you have a lot to choose from. You can also add bottonless mimosas to your sunday brunch for additional price, and you can get a variety of different mimosas made with different fruit juices too. They also have a live band on Sundays. More...

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I had the Sunday brunch buffet and it was amazing. Our server Caitlyn was super nice and professional, giving us a detailed your of the buffet setup. The food was amazing and everything was perfectly cooked and seasoned. The seafood was fresh. I enjoyed the different food stations as well. I especially loved having the live jazz accompaniment, making for a very relaxing time! I would highly recommend Ricarda's for their Sunday brunch buffet and would definitely come back again! More...

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