Barrel House Korchma

Absolutely loved our visit! I ordered the liver and onions with potato pancake—delicious, and the beer was a perfect match. My lovely wife had the chicken schnitzel and it was awesome. Our server was so kind and helpful, making us feel right at home. The Ukrainian live music was incredible—you don’t need to understand the language because the music truly speaks to you. The whole place has amazing vibes and we left feeling so happy. Highly recommend for a wonderful night out!

This was our first time visiting Barrel House Korchma — and definitely not the last! The restaurant is located a bit out of the way, but we finally found the time to visit, and it was absolutely worth it. I ordered kvass, borscht with garlic pampushky, cherry varenyky, and pork shashlik with potatoes on the side. My boyfriend had deruny and the Ukrainian sausage with mashed potatoes. Everything was incredibly delicious — truly the taste of Ukraine! The atmosphere is very authentic and cozy. Everything is made of wood, which my boyfriend (a carpenter) especially appreciated. Our server was super friendly and attentive, always checking if we needed anything or extra utensils to share the dishes. The food was just wow! I don’t even have the words to describe how good it was. A lovely bonus was the map of Ukraine where you can mark the city you’re from or have lived in. Prices are very reasonable and the quality is top-notch. I highly recommend this place to anyone craving authentic Ukrainian food and atmosphere. I’ll definitely be back again!

Stepping into Barrel House Korchma in Toronto is an experience that transcends a simple meal; it's an immersive journey into the heart of Ukrainian culture. From the moment you arrive, it's clear this isn't just a restaurant, but a place crafted with immense pride and dedication. The food is nothing short of amazing. Each dish is a testament to authentic Ukrainian culinary traditions, prepared with care and bursting with flavour. Whether it's the savoury pierogies, hearty borscht, or perfectly cooked meats, every bite is a delightful revelation. This isn't just good food; it's soul food that evokes a sense of home and heritage. Beyond the plate, the atmosphere is a true masterpiece. The decor transports you directly to a traditional Ukrainian setting, creating an ambiance that is both vibrant and welcoming. Every detail, from the rustic charm to the artistic touches, contributes to an unforgettable dining environment that makes you feel deeply connected to the culture. The staff are superb, providing service that is attentive, friendly, and genuinely warm. Their passion for what they do shines through, making every guest feel valued and ensuring a smooth and enjoyable dining experience. Their dedication significantly enhances the overall magic of Korchma. To the team at Barrel House Korchma, thank you for creating such an exceptional establishment. Your commitment to authenticity and excellence makes every Ukrainian proud, and offers a wonderful taste of Ukraine right here in Toronto.

everything here is booooooomb. the food and drinks are fantastic, service is friendly, and the atmosphere is lovely. mom told me the carpets on the walls are exactly the same she had in crimea. we looooved the khatchapurri, cabbage rolls, liver cake, perogies, and chicken kyiv. parking is across the street and patio is dog friendly. 10/10 will come back. we’re a russian family from crimea and we love our ukrainian brothers and sisters, and we were treated here with respect. food reminds us of home! love the kompot.

While working on a project nearby, I have stopped twice for lunch at Korchma. The restaurant is not busy around lunch time and service is quick. Before even mentioning the food you will be blown away by the unique design of the place. So much to see. The food is great, head the pleasure to try the borscht soup and Salo. This made for a great light lunch if you are not very hungry. The 2nd visit I tried the 4 combo special that was great as well. Haven't tried any of the deserts yet but I will sure be back again to try more great and delicious foods.

The place is really nice — I loved the music, and the borscht was amazing; I definitely recommend it. However, when I ordered vareniki with potatoes and mushrooms, I found a hair in the food, which really upset me. Also, I asked for syrniki with honey, but they brought them with sour cream instead. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, but the food quality could use some improvement.

This place is great! Great food with great vives. The decor and aesthetic of the restaurant is really unique. And, of course, the food is really tasty and decently good value. This was one of my first times trying Ukrainian cuisine and I am happy I came here. I will be coming back in the future for sure. All the food in the picture fed two very hungry people (3 appetizers, 1 soup, 1 main), but this was a lot of food for sure and very filling!

A taste of Ukraine is what you get at this nice restaurant. Live music Saturday nights. Tables, chairs, plates, wall decors are all done in great taste. Friendly staff. I'll definitely go back.

I didn't quite know what to expect from Barrel House Korchma, as I'm not super familiar with Ukrainian food. But I have to say, I'm very impressed with this joint. The decor inside is quite impressive and the food is even better. We ate a couple of things, the Fried Stuffed Buns and the Chicken Kyiv, and they were both terrific. Both dishes packed plenty of flavor and came accompanied with delicious sauces that enhanced them considerably. Barrel House Korchma seems like a really cool place to have a drink (or three), so I'm sure I'll be returning.

Food was great, very traditional Ukrainian. Loved it. Borscht was amazing. With meat, and Vegan. Wait staff was super friendly, quick.

What a lovely spot. The decor is quite rustic and dedicated to Ukraine. The food is all Ukrainian and is so hot and fresh, made to order. Also the servings are very large (I had half for my lunch the next day). We started with pierogi. They were very tasty. I had the chicken Kiev which was perfect. With a side of roasted veggies. The veggies are seasoned beautifully. My friend had schnitzel with potatoes. The servers are kind and they made really great suggestions. The food is made to order so make sure you give yourself time for your meal. I will definitely go there again.

A bit harder to review this one as I have no experience with Ukrainian cuisine. I had assumed it would be similar to Hungarian, Austrian or Polish and it is but it isn't. There were familiar choices but had different flavours. Flavours tended towards understated/simpler vs the others. Chicken Kiev was quite tasty. Nice crispy crust! I like dill which was prominent. The schnitzel came with cheese and tomato. Not like standard Wiener schnitzel. The mushroom gravy was a bit on the bland side but there was an interesting sweet/sour type sauce that went well with the chicken. Potato pancakes were tasty. The vibe on a Saturday night reminded me of like a large European family get together. Music, dancing, kids running around and everyone having a great time. Servers were super sweet. pretty quick for a really busy night. Overall a fun time with an authentic Ukrainian vibe.

Excellent Ukrainian/ East European cuisine. We had the soup and potato pancakes along with the chicken Kiev. There's live music on the weekends We'll return here when we are in the city.

Food was 4 star, but our wonky table and ambience brough the rating down a bit Charming place celebrating authentic Ukrainian fare. Staff were super friendly , tables and seats were wonky at best bitbtje food was very tasty. Havinf tasted quite a bit of babba made Ukrainian diahes, I found these recipes to be good, maybe a just in need of some salt, but maybe they ate catering to more sensitive palates. Had the kishka dinner (blood sausage) with buckwheat aide beet alad with feta and veranyky with potato and cottage cheese filling. Alsonkrdered the xhicken liver pate which waa so much fancier than expected. Blood sausage had real teztute to the filling and a little heat, but the mushroom gravy for the buckewheat and hiraerDiah beet spread stole the show The dumplings were a bit tangy from the cottage cheese butbtjat onion bacon topping again...so delicious. Will try out more of the menu on future visits for sure

Excellent authentic Ukrainian food in a spacious and beautiful restaurant with great decor inside. Located near Humber Bay Park in Etobicoke, Barrel House Korchma is very beautiful inside with various Ukrainian-themed memorabilia (photos, maps, flags, traditional clothing, flowers, posters, etc.) placed along the wooden log cabin-like walls. There is a bar area in the corner of the restaurant, which looks very cozy. It seems to be a great neighbourhood restaurant. There is heated patio at the back. For those who come by car, there is a small paid parking area (very cheap) just around the corner from the restaurant. It's also easily accessible by TTC. The service deserves five stars and more - friendly, VERY quick, and efficient. We ordered a lot of dishes, and they all came out within minutes. Everything was presented very nicely. All the dishes we tried were excellent! They were delicious, fresh, colourful, and healthy (nothing was overly heavy, oily, or creamy). My favourite dishes were the Grilled Salmon (came with a choice of side), Grilled Vegetables (so many different types of veggies including asparagus, green beans, zucchini, eggplant, carrots, mushrooms, bell peppers, onions - nicely seasoned while still fresh and crisp), Vegan Borscht Soup, Stir-Fried Sauerkraut, and Cossacks Potato Pancake with Mushroom Sauce (slightly crispy on the outside, soft and delicously gooey in the inside with mushrooms and other vegs). The Cossacks Potato Pancake came served with a small side of fresh vegetables and small serving of mushroom sauce / gravy. The Coleslaw Salad came in a pretty big portion. It was different than the typical North American coleslaw (which tends to be creamy because of the mayo). The Coleslaw Salad here was made up of very fresh, crisp vegetables. You can make a lot of the dishes vegan or vegetarian. For example: we ordered the Borscht Soup to be made vegan (using beans instead of beef). I loved the combination of beets, tomatoes, and beans in the soup - a hearty yet light soup at the same time. It came served with 2 baked buns. We tried the vegetarian version of the Stuffed Cabbage Rolls (with rice, mushrooms, and carrots filling). It was pretty good, but the rice inside resembled more of a sticky rice consistency (or sticky risotto) with only a little bit of mushrooms. It came with a nice mushroom sauce / gravy. The Nalysnyky (Ukrainian crepes) had 3 choices for filling (chicken, cabbage, or cottage cheese & spinach). We ordered the one with cottage cheese & spinach. It came as 2 rolled / folded crepes that were quite heavy and dense with lots of filling - mostly cheese though. As for dessert options, they offer traditional Ukrainian / Eastern European desserts such as nalynsky with sweet cream cheese filling. Overall, it's an awesome restaurant for a true taste of authentic Ukrainian cuisine. Some of the dishes are not ones that you'd easily find in most other Eastern European restaurants.

TLDR - Ukrainian food is a new cuisine and taste profile to me. The visit to Barrel is a positive and educative foodie adventure, so I look forward to trying out other Ukrainian food places as well. I won't lie; Ukrainian cuisine shows up on my consciousness because of the recent military assaults in the country. I am interested in learning more about the country, so eating at a Ukrainian resto is a start of sort. The three of us visited Barrel House Korchma one weekend for lunch. The server was welcoming and friendly. She recommended a few crowd pleasers to us. Being ignorant of the cuisine, I could not speak to the authenticity of the food. I could attest, though, the food was fresh and homemade. - Borscht was perhaps the most familiar item on menu. It tasted different from what I was used to. It was tasty and fulfilling nevertheless. - Pork Chebureki was so delicious that I felt a familial warmth in my heart. - The server said salo was a local favourite with alcohol. My opinion was that salo was an acquired taste. It was literally slices of fat on thin bread. I agreed the app was best to be shared with others and went down with alcohol.

I was curious about cuisine, which I found to be bland. It lacks interesting texturrs and limited flavors. At least the food wasn't served cold. Garlic. Onions. Sour cream. Cabbage. Overbearing pitch of questional politics, with a picture of Bandera (!?) posted prominently. Oh well, won't recommend or go back.

Super nice place, with the great Ukrainian cousin. Food & service are amazing. The interior is very interesting around Ukrainian culture and history stuff. They also have a stage for performance.

The food reminds me of the food my Baba and my Aunt Mildred used to cook for family occasions when I was a little kid. It also makes me wish I went to Ukrainian school and learned to speak the language instead of resisting so much when I was younger. The young man at the bar made fit right in while I waited for my take out even though I only recognized the odd word. Amazing to see the teens and younger 20's and 30 year olds dance to the Ukrainian music! With my mom just passing a year or so ago Barrel House definitely made me miss my heritage. 110% the place for a true family wedding any day! Donald Patterson

Wonderful food. My whole family loved this place. Especially the khachapuri. I hope I get a chance to go again just for that! If we're in the area again we'll definitely go.

Food is great. Service could be improved by increasing diversity in staffs. The environment is celebratory and energy is good.

This isn't a review of their food, as we didn't get an opportunity to try any of it. Showed up Saturday night for our 6pm reservation to a half empty restaurant. Gave them all the details, and after some scurrying around, a third person told us that they didn't have our reservation, but we were welcome to eat on their patio (Jan 21st in Toronto) or at the bar. When I tried to show the wait staff our reservation, she kept dismissing it, even though it clearly was made for an indoor reservation (the system allowed for selecting either indoor or outdoor). Lesson learned: do not use their online booking system as they do not honour it. Call instead, and ask them to send a confirmation email/text. Needless to say, we were quite disappointed as we drove from East York to try out this restaurant.