Essence Bistro

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   Lidia

   Toronto

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   As always an excellent time! Food was amazing as always and the setting is a great place to get together with friends! Chef is superb!
   

   Essence BistroResponded 4 days ago

   Thank you for your wonderful review, Lidia! It’s always a pleasure to have you dine with us, and we’re thrilled to hear you had another excellent experience. Our chef and team truly appreciate your kind words—it’s guests like you who make what we do so rewarding. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
   

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   Daniela

   Toronto

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on November 9, 2024

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

   Hidden gem in downtown woodbridge. Has a unique menu with flavourful options that all looks amazing. Was very happy with the oysters, duck breast, and lamb chops
   

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   Essence BistroResponded on November 15, 2024

   Thank you for your amazing review! We're so glad you discovered our hidden gem and enjoyed the unique flavors on our menu. It’s wonderful to hear that the oysters, duck breast, and lamb chops hit the mark—those are definitely some of our signature dishes. We hope to welcome you back soon to explore more of what we have to offer!
   

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   Vall

   Toronto

   14 reviews

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   5.0

   14 reviews

   Dined on November 2, 2024

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

   We had an amazing experience at this restaurant. Delicious food, beautiful plating. You can really see how the chef pays attention to detail, which made our experience even better. I ordered the cod and it was cooked to perfection, crispy and yet still moist.
   

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   Essence BistroResponded on November 8, 2024

   Hi Vall, Thank you for the 5-Star review and kind words! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your meal with us, and will pass on your regards to the chef and his team. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
   

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   Amanda

   Toronto

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on October 26, 2024

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

   The atmosphere was quiet which was great for a conversation. We reserved a table for 5:30pm on a Saturday. The service was great. The food was delicious. It's an elegant and pretty restaurant. I would love to visit again. My friends and I had a great time!
   

   Essence BistroResponded on October 31, 2024

   Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the quiet atmosphere, delicious food, and great service. It sounds like you and your friends had a fantastic time! We can’t wait to welcome you back for another lovely evening. See you soon! Essence Bistro Team
   

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   Henry

   Toronto

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on October 12, 2024

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

   Service was top notch! Food was fresh and made to order. Well presented of each dishes with fresh ingredients. One of the better boutique bistro I had in recent years!
   

   Essence BistroResponded on October 31, 2024

   Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the top-notch service and fresh, beautifully presented dishes. It’s fantastic to know that you consider us one of the better boutique bistros you've visited recently! Your support means the world to us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another great experience! Cheers, Essence Bistro Team
   

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   Gilles

   Toronto

   25 reviews

   5.0

   25 reviews

   Dined on October 11, 2024

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

   What a wonderful evening we had at Essence Bistro! The service was excellent and the food was absolutely delicious. An absolute must to add to your list!
   

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   Essence BistroResponded on October 31, 2024

   Thank you so much for the glowing review Gilles! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful evening with us. It's fantastic to know you enjoyed the excellent service and delicious food! We truly appreciate your recommendation and can’t wait to welcome you back for another memorable experience. See you soon! Cheers, Essence Bistro Team
   

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   Lana

   Toronto

   21 reviews

   5.0

   21 reviews

   Dined on October 4, 2024

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

   Last night's visit to Essence Bistro was nothing short of delightful. Tucked away in the heart of Woodbridge, this yet-to-be-discovered gem offers an exceptional dining experience. The atmosphere was cozy and welcoming, perfect for a relaxed evening with friends. As for the food—simply amazing. Each dish was thoughtfully prepared and beautifully presented, bursting with flavor and creativity. From the appetizers to the main courses, everything exceeded expectations. It’s clear that the chefs put their heart into every plate. The only thing missing is the vino de la casa, but otherwise, this hidden gem deserves all the recognition it can get! 😊
   

   Essence BistroResponded on October 31, 2024

   Thank you so much for your delightful review! We're thrilled to hear that you and your friends had such a wonderful experience at Essence Bistro. 🌟 It means a lot to us that you appreciated the cozy atmosphere and the creativity behind our dishes. We’re always looking to improve, so we’ll definitely take your note about the *vino de la casa* into consideration! Your kind words and support are invaluable, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another memorable evening. Thanks for spreading the word about our hidden gem! Cheers, Essence Bistro Team
   

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   Lise

   Toronto

   11 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on September 14, 2024

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

   The food was great. Liked the wholistic touch to the menu. The restaurant was not busy and we had to get up a few times to get the attention of our server. There was a lot of chitchatting going on amongst servers and kitchen staff.
   

   Essence BistroResponded on September 27, 2024

   Thank you for sharing your feedback with us, Lise! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed our food and appreciated the holistic approach we bring to our menu. We apologize that the service fell short of your expectations. Our team works hard to communicate effectively between each other to keep everything running smoothly. Our goal is always to provide attentive service, whether it’s a busy night or a quieter one. We appreciate your feedback as it helps us improve, and we look forward to offering you a seamless dining experience next time!
   

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   Julia

   Toronto

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on September 6, 2024

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

   This is a diamond in the rough. Anyone who hasn’t tried this is truly missing out. Appetizers and dinner were outstanding. We had for appies warm olives, sourdough bread and flat bread. Dinner we had lamb, black cod, mushroom risotto and steak. We did have dessert (something chocolate) not as good as dinner but still good. Service was unbelievable and staff friendly. Also had a DJ playing great music.
   

   Essence BistroResponded on September 27, 2024

   Hi Julia, Thank you so much for your kind words and sharing your experience! Essence is the place to be on any Friday night, we are happy you got to enjoy our menu specials and live DJ! We will pass on the kind words to our team, and look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
   

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    Keith

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 24, 2024

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

    Not enough people have discovered this place. It should have been full on a Saturday night. An unpretentious place place with food that far exceeded expectations. Try the Italian eggplant appetizer!
    

    Essence BistroResponded on August 28, 2024

    Hi Keith, Thank you for the kind words and 5-Star review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your visit and loved our new eggplant appetizer. We hope to welcome you back to the bistro again soon. 
    

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