The Met Dining Room

4.3

110 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Contemporary European

Good for groups
Good for business meals
Innovative

The Met Dining Room is open!

We look forward to featuring Canadian, European, and French cuisines, as we provide an experiential learning experience to our Hospitality and Tourism Management students.

For Summerlicious hours (July 8th-19th, 2024) Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Monday to Friday ONLY. We are closed for dinner and weekend services.
Please note we are not be open evenings.

Our hands-on learning environment allows our students to experience the exciting world of hospitality and tourism management, while guest are treated to fantastic food and drink at an extremely fair cost.
Come support the future of this incredible industry, and experience our hidden courtyard on the seventh floor, steps away from Yonge and Dundas Square.

Not available on OpenTable

Unfortunately, this restaurant is not on the OpenTable booking network. To check availability, please contact them directly.

Is this your restaurant?

Claim this listing

There’s more to explore

Discover countless more restaurants like this one with our app.

Scan the QR code to discover countless more restaurants like this one with our app.

Open app

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary European, French, Canadian
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm
Phone number
(416) 979-5000
Website
https://www.torontomu.ca/tedrogersschool/hospitality-tourism-management/culinary-catering-department/the-met-dining-room/
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Tommy McHugh

Location
55 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M5G 2C3
Neighborhood
Yonge and Dundas Square
Cross street
Steps away from Bay and Dundas and the Eaton Centre
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Dundas subway station
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Atlantic Baby Prawns - Cucumber, Avocado (GF)
Baby Prawns, Lemon Vinaigrette, Herbs, Cucumber and Basil Geleé, Avocado and Citrus, Smoked Maldon Salt
Baby Gem Caesar Salad
Baby Gem Lettuce, Arugula, Caesar Dressing, Brioche and Garlic Croutons, Anchovies, Crispy Parmesan (Gluten-Free Option Available)
Warm Ontario Corn Soup and Goat Cheese (VG/V/GF)
Ontario Corn, Vegetable Stock, Melted Goat Cheese and Caramelized Onions, Malt Vinegar Pop-Corn

MAINS

Crispy Chicken Thigh and Slaw Salad (gf)
Braised and Crispy Chicken Thighs, Orange-Ginger Glaze, Thai Vinaigrette and Slaw Salad, Crispy Black Rice (Contains Fish In Vinaigrette)
Roasted Market Fish and Tomato Veloute (PSC)
Daily Market Fish Roasted, Herb and Butter Panko Crust, Green and Yellow Courgette, Roasted Tomato and Fish Velouté (Gluten-Free Option Available)
Palak Corn Masala (VG/V)
Spinach Curry with Ginger, Garlic, Ontario Corn, Crispy Garlic Oil, Coconut Cream, Grilled Garlic Naan, Kachumber Salad (Gluten-Free Option Available)

DESSERTS

Mango and Coconut Sago Pudding (V/VG/GF)
Pearl Tapioca, Mango, Coconut Cream, Nata de Coco, Agave, Vanilla
Flourless Chocolate Cake
Flourless Chocolate Cake, Sour Cherry Compote, Caramel Honeycomb ADD ON: VANILLA ICE CREAM À LA MODE ($5.00)
CHEF'S CHEESE SELECTION (VG
Chef's Choice of Three Standout Cheeses, Served with Crostini and Chutney (Gluten-Free Option Available)

What 110 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.3Food
4.2Service
3.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Met Dining Room offers a unique dining experience with expertly crafted dishes in a training setting for hospitality students. Guests praise the "excellent food and good value for money," highlighting dishes like the "succulent salmon" and "exquisite flourless chocolate cake." Service is generally attentive, contributing to the pleasant ambiance.

110 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Server was very welcoming us and helpful to figure out our questions about the food.
Is this helpful?
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Lovely restaurant, the food was excellent and thoughtfully put together. The service was friendly too.
Is this helpful?
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went to The Met Dining Room to enjoy their limited-time Summerlicious menu. The food was delicious. This hidden gem is located within the Ted Rogers School of Management. The restaurant operates seasonally, and many of the servers are students from the Ted Rogers School of Hospitality and Tourism Management (the first hospitality program in Canada). Dining here supports their education and is a delightful experience. I highly recommend it!
Is this helpful?
BS
BharatS
VIP
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food and good value for money; nice ambience
Is this helpful?
CM
CatharineM
Toronto
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 15, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Ceasar salad and salmon were terrific. So was flourless chocolate cake. Instead of prawns we were served tiny shrimp. Server did not know menu and constantly had to find answers (but at least she did find out). Not impressed with food or experience.
Is this helpful?
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Best Summerlicious ever. The menu was superb, and elegantly presented. Great prawn appetizer, perfect crispy chicken with slaw, succulent salmon with the chef's secret sauce, and a fine flourless chocolate cake. Our server was cheerful and thoroughly professional. Only complaint was lukewarm coffee, but that can be forgiven when everything else was so outstanding. Could not recommend more highly.
Is this helpful?
K
Keira
Toronto
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on July 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Was there for Summerlicious and on a day when it was a full house. Service was attentive and the food was delicious. Was a little difficult to grab the final bill but understandable. Unfortunately the outside patio was not available. Would be interested in going during the regular school year.
Is this helpful?
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 10, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great customer service and food is excellent. The appetizer "Atlantic Baby Prawn Cup with Cucumber, Avocado" was good but I needed to add a bit of salt to enhance the taste. For the main entree, I had "Roasted Market Fish (Salmon) and Tomato Veloute". This was scrumptious and to die for. I ended my meal with an exquisite and delicious "Mango and Coconut Sago Pudding". The 3 course meal was fully enjoyable.
Is this helpful?
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 9, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very hard to get into the building because you have to call the restaurant and have someone come down to let you in.
Is this helpful?
LE
LeasideEater
Toronto
41 reviews
3.0
41 reviews
Dined on July 9, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Keep in mind that this establishment is a training ground for students taking courses in the hospitality industry. The ambiance of the place is sterile, think hospital cafeteria. The service was slow and ragged reflecting the inexperience of the servers who seemed to lack adequate adult supervision that day. It was slow to get menus and then to place our order. In fact 2 women at a table got up and left in disgust as the service was so slow. Once the food was ordered, the appetizer, corn soup, was delivered quickly. The soup broth tasted good but was overwhelmed by a big piece of melted goat cheese which seemed out of place. Additionally there was popcorn in the soup which was creative but strange. Main dish was panko crusted Atlantic salmon with grilled thin strips of zucchini and yellow squash. Excellent flavour and preparation but the dish could have used some starch like wild rice or even quinoa. Dessert was an excellent warm flour less chocolate cake. The students were unfailingly polite and helpful but the place could use a manager who properly oversees the dining room to ensure adequate supervision and service.
Is this helpful?

FAQs

The Met Dining Room is rated 4.3 stars by 110 OpenTable diners.

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

Not available on OpenTable

Unfortunately, this restaurant is not on the OpenTable booking network. To check availability, please contact them directly.

Is this your restaurant?

Claim this listing

55 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M5G 2C3

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Steps away from Bay and Dundas and the Eaton Centre
Neighborhood
Yonge and Dundas Square
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary European, French, Canadian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Dundas subway station
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Tommy McHugh
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.torontomu.ca/tedrogersschool/hospitality-tourism-management/culinary-catering-department/the-met-dining-room/
Phone number
(416) 979-5000

The Met Dining Room

Not available on OpenTable

There’s more to explore

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

APPETIZERS

Atlantic Baby Prawns - Cucumber, Avocado (GF)

Baby Gem Caesar Salad

Warm Ontario Corn Soup and Goat Cheese (VG/V/GF)

MAINS

Crispy Chicken Thigh and Slaw Salad (gf)

Roasted Market Fish and Tomato Veloute (PSC)

Palak Corn Masala (VG/V)

DESSERTS

Mango and Coconut Sago Pudding (V/VG/GF)

Flourless Chocolate Cake

CHEF'S CHEESE SELECTION (VG

What 110 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

How is The Met Dining Room restaurant rated?

Is The Met Dining Room currently accepting reservations?

Not available on OpenTable

Dining areas

Additional information