O&B Canteen

O&B Canteen reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Sara

   Toronto3 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   Very clean. The brussels sprouts were some of the best we’ve ever had! However it was eExtremely busy and very loud. The servers were very friendly but there were not enough of them and it was long waits to get a server for ordering, asking for more water and very ko g wait for the bill.
   

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   Punita VIP

   London7 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Disappointing evening The food at o and b restaurants is usually consistent in quality but this was a small and unsatisfying meal There were no espresso coffee drinks available and the manager struggled to even be courteous when asked to temporarily accommodate an additional guest All in all not somewhere I would choose to go back to
   

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   Lucian

   Toronto4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 5, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our server was outstanding. I can't remember his name exactly. Aditya? Sorry for messing up the spelling. He has waited on me several times and is always friendly and efficient.
   

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   Lesley

   Toronto4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 21, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   I love going to the Canteen before the theatre. The fish and chips is probably some of the best I have ever tasted and I'm from the UK! My granddaughter and daughter loved the seared tuna and said the vegetarian Poutine was delicious. Only downside - no chocolate brownie - they were out of it so we were advised they had a chocolate mousse available which my granddaughter and I ordered. I don't drink and neither does my granddaughter (at least I hope not at her age). I asked the waitress whether there was any liquor in it. The overwhelming back taste of an orange - what tasted like Grand Marnier - completely overwhelmed the chocolate and for me ruined the dessert. I have never not finished a dessert. This was the exception. I asked the wait staff again whether there was any liquor in the mousse. She said not. it was a shame as otherwise I would give this 5 stars. I have never had a bad meal at the Canteen
   

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   Wendy

   Toronto2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on March 16, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Problems in the kitchen! Canteen was understaffed on Sunday, and the kitchen was overwhelmed. It would have been great to see one of the two managers put on an apron and a hairnet to go help out. Instead they were wandering around trying to deal with the fallout. My Eggs Benny arrived very late with no peameal bacon. The waiter apologized and brought some as a side. He was helpful and appalled at the situation. My friend would have liked to sip some non-alcoholic wine or beer, but there were only 0% cocktails on the menu. Get with the times, Canteen!
   

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   Mary

   Toronto1 review

   4.0

   Dined on March 15, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Great service; very accommodating and sensitive to theatre patrons.
   

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   Lucy VIP

   Toronto45 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on March 15, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 2

   The service was great. We had a wonderful waitress. She was very attentive and friendly ! I was extremely disappointed in the food quality. I was expecting more of the same calibre of all other Oliver and Bonacini restaurants.
   

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   EstherJ VIP

   Toronto12 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 14, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great pre theatre place to dine. They also have a kids menu, in case you’re going for a bite before the Lion King.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Toronto1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 8, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Honestly this is a great spot to eat before a show. Food is always reliably great, not super fancy but service is warm and friendly. Serving staff is also cognizant of your time and that most people need to get to a show. Highly recommend. I’ve eaten here a dozen times and have not been disappointed!
   

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    Dianne VIP

    Toronto30 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3

    Our usual spot before the Symphony. Food is great, reasonably priced and service is friendly.
    

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