EST Restaurant

4.5

60 Reviews

CAN$51 and over

Contemporary French

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Romantic
Good for special occasions

ēst Restaurant in Riverside, Toronto, is a vibrant destination offering a sophisticated dining experience rooted in French and Italian culinary traditions. Located on the iconic Queen Street East, ēst prides itself on a seasonally rotating menu crafted from locally sourced ingredients, focusing on simple yet elevated dishes. Our chefs bring out the best in each ingredient, blending classic techniques with innovative flavors to deliver an unforgettable meal.

The bar at ēst features a thoughtfully curated selection of exclusive wines, craft cocktails, and specialty drinks, perfect for pairing with your meal or enjoying as part of a social night out. Whether you’re visiting for dinner or brunch, our team ensures a warm and inviting atmosphere, ideal for both intimate gatherings and lively group dinners.

Indulge in a culinary journey at ēst – a Riverside gem known for refined cuisine, exceptional service, and an atmosphere that captures the heart of Toronto’s Queen Street East.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary French, Contemporary Canadian, Contemporary Italian
Hours of operation
Tue, Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm
Phone number
(416) 465-3707
Website
http://www.estrestaurant.ca/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Jordan Diniz
Catering
ēst restaurant is available 7 days a week for catering. We can accommodate a breakfast, lunch or dinner. Please email contact@estrestaurant.ca to learn more.
Private party facilities
ēst restaurant buyout is available 7 days a week. We can accommodate a breakfast, lunch or dinner event. Please note that all evening events conclude at 1:00am. Our restaurant has a maximum capacity of 30 people. Please email contact@estrestaurant.ca to learn more.

Location
729 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1H1
Neighborhood
Leslieville / Riverdale
Cross street
Queeen Street East/ Broadview Ave
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Subway at Broadview Station 504 Streetcar at Queen St. E and Broadview Ave501 Streetcar at Queen St. E and Broadview Ave
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

ēst Tasting Menu
CA$109.00 per person
Multiple dates available
The Menu: Burrata & Caviar Gioella Burrata Pugliese, Ossetra Caviar, honey, Blackbird sourdough (GFO) - Charred Octopus honey glaze, yuzu caviar, black garlic, tarragon, squid ink (GF) - Braised Beef Short Rib 12-hour braise, broccolini, pomme purée, red wine glaze (GF) - Roasted Banana Gelato caramelized white chocolate, banana peel, streusel crumb (GF) (VG) - Mignardise 109 per person Wine Pairing 75 per person
Tuesdays:$1 oysters | 25%off Bottles of Bubbles
Multiple dates available
Join us every Tuesday for Buck-a-Shuck, where you can enjoy fresh, delicious oysters for just $1 each! Pair your oysters with a bottle of any sparkling wine, and receive 25% off each bottle. This perfect pairing makes for an elevated dining experience at ēst. Don't miss out on this weekly treat!
Wednesdays: 50% off All Bottles of Wine
Multiple dates available
Join us every Wednesday at ēst for 50% off all bottles of wine. It's the perfect opportunity to explore our diverse selection and find the ideal pairing for your meal. Whether you're a wine connoisseur or simply looking to unwind, this midweek special offers exceptional value and an elevated dining experience.

Pluck TeaCA$4.75
Coffee:
Drip CoffeeCA$4.50
freshly brewed (bottomless)
EspressoCA$4.50
AmericanoCA$5.00
double espresso over hot water
CappuccinoCA$5.75
double espresso with foamed milk
LatteCA$5.75
double espresso with steamed milk
Flavoured LatteCA$6.25
choice of vanilla, pistachio, caramel or chai
Baileys CoffeeCA$14.75
double espresso with steamed milk, 1 oz. Baileys liquor

For groups of 6 or more, a 20% gratuity + applicable taxes will be added to the final bill

To ensure a smooth dining experience for all guests, we kindly request that bill splitting is limited to a maximum of four ways. Unfortunately, we are unable to split individual items onto separate bills. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in adhering to our billing policy.

WeeklySpecials

Tuesday: Buck-a-Shuck | 25% off Bottles of Sparkling Wine
Wednesdays: 50% off All Bottles of Wine
Thursdays: Buck-a-Shuck | 25% off Bottles of Sparkling Wine
Saturday & Sundays: Weekend Brunch 11AM-3PM

Appetizers

Parmesan Truffle FriesCA$13.00
Black Garlic Aioli
Caesar SaladCA$17.00
kale, prosciutto, parm, sourdough croutons (CP) (GFO)
Steak TartareCA$23.00
3oz beef tenderloin, egg yolk, tarragon, Blackbird sourdough (GFO)
- 6ozCA$44.00
Freshly Shucked OystersCA$23.00
fresh horseradish, mignonette, lemon, fermented hot sauce
- 1 DozenCA$44.00
Burrata & CaviarCA$45.00
Gioiella Burrata Pugliese, Ossetra Caviar, honey, Blackbird sourdough (GFO)
Caviar ServiceCA$99.00
30g Ossetra Caviar, blini, chives, crème fraiche, shallot, cured egg

Breakfast

French ToastCA$17.00
brioche, wild blueberries compote, sweetened mascarpone, candied pecans (VG)
Truffle Grilled CheeseCA$19.00
challah, brie, mozzarella, prosciutto, mushrooms, truffle honey, caesar salad (GFO) (CP)
Est BreakfastCA$21.00
two sunny side-up eggs, choice of peameal bacon, maple bacon, sausage or sautéed mushrooms, home fries, croissant (GFO)
Eggs BenedictCA$21.00
croissant, poached eggs, brown butter hollandaise, home fries, choice of peameal bacon, smoked salmon or sautéed mushrooms, 12 hour braised beef short rib +5
Chicken & WafflesCA$23.00
Belgian waffles, buttermilk fried boneless chicken thighs, prosciutto, whiskey maple crème anglaise (CP)

Entrees

Roasted Arctic CharCA$37.00
miso celeriac purée, cauliflower, buttermilk basil sauce (GF)
Duck ConfitCA$39.00
fingerling potatoes, honeycrust squash, pancetta, duck jus (CP)(GF)
Canéstri Alla VodkaCA$29.00
spicy rose sauce, burrata, pangrattato, basil oil (VG) (GFO)
Mushroom Truffle FettuccineCA$33.00
mushroom deluxe, shaved truffles, parmesan (VG) (VO) (GFO)
Carbonara RigatoniCA$35.00
pancetta, truffle burrata, black pepper, shaved truffles (CP) (GFO)
Lobster AgnolottiCA$39.00
Champagne butter, fermented garlic scapes, fennel pollen, lobster oil
Contains Pork (CP), Vegan (V), Vegetarian (VG), Gluten-Free (GF), Gluten-Free Option (GFO), Caffeine-Free (CF)

Cocktails

MimosaCA$13.00
peach, mango, orange, pineapple, cranberry, grapefruit
Est Group MimosaCA$60.00
750ml bottle sparkling, choice of juice: peach, mango, orange, pineapple, cranberry, grapefruit
Sunrise MimosaCA$13.50
prosecco, mango juice, grenadine
CaesarCA$14.00
Absolut vodka, Clamato, Tabasco, worcestershire
Strange LoveCA$18.00
Olmeca Altos Reposado Tequila, ginger beer, raspberry, lime, mint
Forbidden FruitCA$18.00
Bumbu Rum, Cassis, Luxardo Amaretto + Maraschino Liqueur, egg white
Almost FamousCA$18.00
Empress 1908 Gin, McGuinness Triple Sec, lavender, lime, egg white
Beauty School DropoutCA$18.00
Violet Liqueur, Tanqueray Gin, Viva Vitev Cava Brut Seleccio
Lost in ParisCA$18.00
Classic Lychee Martini, Absolut Vodka, Soho liqueur

Cold Pressed Juices

B WellCA$9.00
beet, carrot, apple, lemon, ginger
C WellCA$9.00
carrot, orange, blackberry, turmeric
Well GreensCA$9.00
spinach, kale, apple, celery, lemon, ginger
Well OJCA$9.00
100% orange juice

Drinks

JuicesCA$4.00
orange, cranberry, pineapple, grapefruit, mango, peach, lemonade

Zero - Proof

The Good LifeCA$9.00
ginger beer, blackberry, lime, mint
Morning DewCA$18.00
Seedlip Garden 108, mint, club soda
Up All NightCA$18.00
Espresso Martini Mocktail, Seedlip Spice 94, espresso
Light WaveCA$9.00
Barbet low sugar sparkling water, cucumber, pineapple, lavender
Heineken 0.0CA$9.00
non alcoholic beer (330ml)

Beer & Cider

Stella ArtoisCA$9.00
Bottles & Cans (330ml) 5%
Eastbound Backpacker Blonde AleCA$9.00
Bottles & Cans (355ml) 5.2%
Eastbound Smash IPACA$9.00
Bottles & Cans (355ml) 4.4%
Eastbound Street Riverdale Gold LagerCA$9.00
Bottles & Cans (355ml) 4.3%
HeinekenCA$11.00
Draft (16oz.) 4.7%
Birra MorettiCA$10.00
Draft (16oz.) 4.6%
Strongbow 'Original Dry' CiderCA$12.00
Cider (500ml) 5.3%
Draft
- Heineken (16oz.) 4.7%CA$11.00
- Birra Moretti (16oz.) 4.6%CA$10.00
CiderCA$12.00
Strongbow ‘Original Dry’ Cider (500ml) 5.3%

What 60 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

EST Restaurant offers a memorable dining experience with its "excellent food" and "super great" service. Known for its creative and delicious dishes, the restaurant also impresses with a warm ambiance, making it a perfect date night spot. Standout dishes include the confit duck and Arctic char. Ideal for special occasions!

60 Reviews

A
Alisha
Toronto
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and delicious food and cocktails! Foi gras and beef short rib were the best.
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Z
Zakary
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
amaizng experience, the arctic char, beef ribs, cauliflower and the banan gelato were divine
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C
Christine
Toronto
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
I found the food to be fairly mediocre. My steak was overdone. They offered to cook another, but I couldn’t be bothered. They comped me for the overdone steak with free Brussel sprouts. The sprouts were a bit underdone. The decor is contemporary but warm. However, the lighting could do well with a dimmer. I think it's wildly overpriced for what they're serving. I will have to check their menu for brunch. It's hard to mess up. But if their pricing is crazy, I probably wouldn't return.
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Larissa
VIP
Toronto
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
10 out of 10! Thank you for making our evening so special
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J
Jeff
Toronto
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
The service was a bit cold, and "off". My 8.5 month (very clearly) pregnant wife was offered both oysters and alcohol. We ended up ordering two zero alcohol beers, which we had expected to be served in the containers that stated no alcohol, but they came in glasses, pre-poured. We asked to verify that there was no alcohol, and got a very short and terse reply. The entryway was gusty and let the weather in - it was in the low single digits temperature wise, and got cold fast when people entered and left. Food was great.
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Katie
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent spot for a date night, food was delicious! Also had a great cocktail.
EST RestaurantResponded on October 31, 2024
Dear Katie, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your date night with us and found our food and cocktails to be delicious. It means a lot to our team to receive such positive feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back for another wonderful evening soon! Best, Jordan Owner/Chef
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Ryerson
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We dined there on October 21st, and it was a great experience. The tasting menu was amazing and very good value. Our server was also wonderful, I can't remember her name, unfortunately, but she was Irish with red hair. Absolutely lovely person. Made us feel very welcome for our anniversary. Can't recommend enough.
EST RestaurantResponded on October 31, 2024
Dear Ryerson, Thank you for celebrating your anniversary with us on October 21st! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed our tasting menu and found it to be great value. I’m especially pleased to know that our server made such a positive impression—our team strives to create a welcoming atmosphere, and it’s wonderful to hear that she contributed to your special day. Thank you for your high recommendation, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable experience! Best wishes, Jordan Owner/Chef
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M
Matt
VIP
Toronto
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Glad we went back, first tried this place a few years ago and loved it. Some changes but the food is still fabulous and the cocktails are great...
EST RestaurantResponded on October 31, 2024
Dear Matt, Thank you for returning to our restaurant! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your visit and found our food and cocktails to be fabulous. It’s wonderful to have loyal guests like you who appreciate the changes we’ve made over the years. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Best, Jordan Owner/Chef
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D
Diane
Toronto
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is my second time here. Great food and exception service - would definitely go back!
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R
Ran
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went in for dinner on a Tuesday, not a lot of people inside. One of the best confit duck I've had in Toronto, with generous portion and very reasonable price tag to it. Would recommend.
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FAQs

EST Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (416) 465-3707.

EST Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 60 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

729 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1H1

Additional information

Cross street
Queeen Street East/ Broadview Ave
Neighborhood
Leslieville / Riverdale
Hours of operation
Tue, Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary French, Contemporary Canadian, Contemporary Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Subway at Broadview Station 504 Streetcar at Queen St. E and Broadview Ave501 Streetcar at Queen St. E and Broadview Ave
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jordan Diniz
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.estrestaurant.ca/
Phone number
(416) 465-3707
Catering
ēst restaurant is available 7 days a week for catering. We can accommodate a breakfast, lunch or dinner. Please email contact@estrestaurant.ca to learn more.
Private party facilities
ēst restaurant buyout is available 7 days a week. We can accommodate a breakfast, lunch or dinner event. Please note that all evening events conclude at 1:00am. Our restaurant has a maximum capacity of 30 people. Please email contact@estrestaurant.ca to learn more.

EST Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

ēst Tasting Menu

Tuesdays:$1 oysters | 25%off Bottles of Bubbles

Wednesdays: 50% off All Bottles of Wine

Hot Beverages

Pluck TeaCA$4.75

Coffee:

Drip CoffeeCA$4.50

EspressoCA$4.50

AmericanoCA$5.00

CappuccinoCA$5.75

LatteCA$5.75

Flavoured LatteCA$6.25

Baileys CoffeeCA$14.75

For groups of 6 or more, a 20% gratuity + applicable taxes will be added to the final bill

WeeklySpecials

Tuesday: Buck-a-Shuck | 25% off Bottles of Sparkling Wine

Wednesdays: 50% off All Bottles of Wine

Thursdays: Buck-a-Shuck | 25% off Bottles of Sparkling Wine

Saturday & Sundays: Weekend Brunch 11AM-3PM

Appetizers

Parmesan Truffle FriesCA$13.00

Caesar SaladCA$17.00

Steak TartareCA$23.00

Freshly Shucked OystersCA$23.00

Burrata & CaviarCA$45.00

Caviar ServiceCA$99.00

Breakfast

French ToastCA$17.00

Truffle Grilled CheeseCA$19.00

Est BreakfastCA$21.00

Eggs BenedictCA$21.00

Chicken & WafflesCA$23.00

Entrees

Roasted Arctic CharCA$37.00

Duck ConfitCA$39.00

Canéstri Alla VodkaCA$29.00

Mushroom Truffle FettuccineCA$33.00

Carbonara RigatoniCA$35.00

Lobster AgnolottiCA$39.00

Contains Pork (CP), Vegan (V), Vegetarian (VG), Gluten-Free (GF), Gluten-Free Option (GFO), Caffeine-Free (CF)

Cocktails

MimosaCA$13.00

Est Group MimosaCA$60.00

Sunrise MimosaCA$13.50

CaesarCA$14.00

Strange LoveCA$18.00

Forbidden FruitCA$18.00

Almost FamousCA$18.00

Beauty School DropoutCA$18.00

Lost in ParisCA$18.00

Cold Pressed Juices

B WellCA$9.00

C WellCA$9.00

Well GreensCA$9.00

Well OJCA$9.00

Drinks

JuicesCA$4.00

Zero - Proof

The Good LifeCA$9.00

Morning DewCA$18.00

Up All NightCA$18.00

Light WaveCA$9.00

Heineken 0.0CA$9.00

Beer & Cider

Stella ArtoisCA$9.00

Eastbound Backpacker Blonde AleCA$9.00

Eastbound Smash IPACA$9.00

Eastbound Street Riverdale Gold LagerCA$9.00

HeinekenCA$11.00

Birra MorettiCA$10.00

Strongbow 'Original Dry' CiderCA$12.00

Draft

CiderCA$12.00

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