Abrielle

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   Kyle

   Toronto

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   To start off the night at Abrielle we ordered a Margarita and the Bridgette, the margarita was made weird and tasted a little salty but the Bridgette was wonderful. We wanted the whipped eggplant but our server told us it’d been taken off the menu and recommended the pumpkin dip instead, this dish was okay but the house made pita it was served with was very good. We also got the burrata with sourdough which was very good. Following those two we ordered the octopus and the ravioli. The octopus at first looked good but the texture was off, the end of the tentacle tasted like the dirt off of a grill and the back of it had a rubbery texture. The potato’s in this dish were good but the octopus itself was disappointing. The ravioli looked very good but we found it to be pretty bland. It had a creamy savoury flavour, but was also bland and felt like it was missing something. We decided not to order anything else after and I didn’t get a chance to say anything to the server about the octopus because she didn’t ask but we didn’t really care to complain. I’d give it a 5.5/10 overall experience. The service and ambiance were great but the food was disappointing.
   

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   Tiago

   Toronto

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   On a recent Valentine's Day, my wife and I ventured to Abrielle with high expectations for a memorable culinary experience. The restaurant's modern ambience and well-curated drink selection initially set a promising tone. However, despite its contemporary styling and innovative aspirations, Abrielle's execution left much to be desired. The fixed tasting menu, priced at $150 per person, was presented as a refined journey through shareable plates and a main course featuring Wagyu beef. Unfortunately, the promise of communal dining was undermined not only by surprisingly diminutive portion sizes but also by portions intended for sharing that appeared more suited to a single diner rather than two. This left us questioning the value and intent behind each course. A particularly disappointing moment was the reinterpretation of the classic tartare. Instead of the anticipated beef tartare, the menu offered a beet tartare—a creative, yet ultimately unsatisfying, substitute given the premium pricing. When one is asked to pay top dollar, the expectation is for a dish that respects tradition while executing it with finesse, something that was notably absent. The main course, touted as Wagyu beef, also failed to impress. The exterior bore an overly charred note, while the interior lacked the tenderness one would expect from such a prized cut. In essence, the dish fell short of the high standards one might reasonably expect from both the reputation and the price point. Overall, while Abrielle benefits from a stylish setting and a commendable drinks program, the disconnect between its ambitious pricing and the modest portions and execution suggests that diners may be better served elsewhere in downtown Toronto, where culinary precision meets genuine value.
   

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   Matteo

   Toronto

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Amazing restaurant, staff was incredibly knowledgeable, food was outstanding. Victoria our server was very personable and made the experience a memorable one! We will definitely be back and letting everyone know about our fantastic experience
   

   AbrielleResponded 1 day ago

   Hi Matteo! Thank you for visiting Abrielle and leaving us a 5-star review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your Valentine's Day experience with us. Thank you so much for commending our food and service. We're very lucky to have such a thoughtful and kind team! We can't wait to have you back! If you'd like to reach out to share any details about your dining experience or if you have any special requests before your next visit, you can reach us at reservations@abrielle.ca. Sincerely, Mariam Dannawi Restaurant Manager
   

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   dana

   VIP

   Denver

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   The Valentine’s Day menu ($145/per person) was not worth it. Staff were excellent however.
   

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   Holdyn

   Toronto

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   Great experience with the Valentines Day set menu. My girlfriend and I had complex allergies that needed accommodating and the team walked us through everything and made sure the changes were delicious. Food was very strong, particularly the wagyu and the halibut. We loved it so much we would come back next year for Valentine’s Day.
   

   AbrielleResponded 1 day ago

   Hi Holdyn! Thank you for visiting Abrielle and leaving us a 5-star review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your Valentine's Day experience with us. Thank you so much for commending our food and service. It was our pleasure to accommodate your allergies and it was truly no trouble at all. We can't wait to have you back! If you'd like to reach out to share any details about your dining experience or if you have any special requests before your next visit, you can reach us at reservations@abrielle.ca. Sincerely, Mariam Dannawi Restaurant Manager
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Toronto

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 9, 2025

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

   The Winterliscious menu seems like a decent value, but it’s not really. I left hungry. A pre fixe menu should not have a tapas sized main without letting you know beforehand. Be prepared to spend another $20 on a side dish to get close to a normal main sized portion. That said, I didn’t order one because I don’t consider broccoli or cauliflower to be a good pairing with a sweet/savoury pasta. Pasta mains should not require a “side dish”. The ravioli comes with four small ravioli and was just ok - they were dried out a chewy around the edge, very under sauced and served lukewarm. The carpaccio starter is excellent. Highly recommend. The burrata is not as good. It’s not well conceived- the golf ball sized burrata’s flavour is overwhelmed by the bitterness of the radicchio. The Basque cheesecake special was fantastic (def recommend if it’s offered again). Service is attentive and lovely. That said, when our bill arrived I was about to tap but then had to do the awkward thing of inspecting it because it was $287. Turns out we’d been charged for the pre fixe plus two ravioli mains (at $40/plate). The waiter basically just gave me an oops, then went to change it. No real apology for what would have been a $100 overcharge with tip. I know Winterliscious is challenging for any restaurant so I’m giving a generous 3 stars.
   

   AbrielleResponded 7 days ago

   Hi there, Thank you so much for visiting Abrielle and taking the time to leave an honest and thoughtful review. We first want to take the opportunity to sincerely apologize for the errors that we made that night for the ways in which your experience fell short. We are very grateful for your feedback and we are eager to learn from this to avoid these errors in the future. All of your feedback has been noted and we are looking into it. We hold ourselves to a very high standard and we are disappointed that we missed the mark the evening you dined with us. We would love to connect with you further to gain some more specific information from your experience. If you would like to share more, please reach out to us at reservations@abrielle.ca. Sincerely, Mariam Dannawi Restaurant Manager
   

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   Rebecca

   Toronto

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 9, 2025

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

   Gorgeous Atmosphere, Impeccable Vibes and the service was incredible. We went for Winterlicious, great value for our money, would go back for some drinks at the bar or a special occasion
   

   AbrielleResponded 7 days ago

   Hi Rebecca, Thank you so much for visiting Abrielle and taking the time to leave us a review. We are very glad to hear that you had a positive experience with us overall an that you enjoyed the Winterlicious menu. We would love to hear more details about your dining experience so we can see where we can improve and create a 5 star experience for you the next time you come back. Feel free to reach out to us at reservations@abrielle.ca if you would like to share more details or if you have any special requests before your next visit. We would love to hear from you and hope to host you again soon. Sincerely, Mariam Dannawi Restaurant Manager
   

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   Froyland Marv

   Toronto

   11 reviews

   1.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on February 8, 2025

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

   This place is a joke! Disappointed with the food and portioning. They served us a main course that can only feed a child. The food wasn’t satisfying and tasty at all. I felt we just wasted our time dining in this restaurant. I would suggest going to other nearby restaurants like Kost or Luma where food and portioning are top notch while also participating in the Winterlicious.
   

   AbrielleResponded 5 days ago

   Hi Froyland, Thank you so much for visiting Abrielle and taking the time to leave us a review. We are truly very sorry to hear that your visit did not meet your expectations and that you did enjoy the food and the portion sizes. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we take it to heart. We take service standards and food quality very seriously and if we did not meet our own standards when you dined with us, we would like to take the steps to rectify this. We would love to invite you back to Abrielle and treat you to a few dishes and offer you a better experience. We have sent you an email and are waiting for your confirmation on the date and time we can host you again. We are looking forward to having you back Froyland. Warmly, Mariam Dannawi Restaurant Manager
   

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   Mina

   VIP

   Toronto

   17 reviews

   4.0

   17 reviews

   Dined on February 8, 2025

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

   I do not eat sweet food. I asked how sweet was my appetizer and she said it was not sweet. It was sweet because of balsamic vinegar reduction on it. The rest were as expected and I was happy with them. I never had to ask if the food I was ordering was sweet. Now I do. And there are still situations as above. With the rate of diabetes on a huge rise less sugar is better. What happened to savoury?
   

   AbrielleResponded 7 days ago

   Hi Mina, Thank you so much for visiting Abrielle and sharing your feedback with us about our menu. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the service and ambiance, and we're sorry to hear that your appetizer did not have the flavour profile you were expecting. Many of our dishes involve a complex layering of flavours and there are a few that have a sweet element, like our brown butter honey. Many guests love this sauce and choose dishes that contain it. We would love to have you back Mina! If you choose to dine with us again, please let your server know that you would prefer dishes without a sweet element and they will be able to make plenty of recommendations for you. Sincerely, Mariam Dannawi Restaurant Manager
   

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    Virginia

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

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

    My girlfriends and I went for winterlicious and the ravioli was possibly one of the worst pastas Ive ever had. The food there is decent AT BEST. The interior was super cute but I will never be going back..
    

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