Reyna on King

Beautiful lit hidden gem. This beautiful restaurant is perfect for a romantic night or first date. I have visited this lovely restaurant twice, once with reservations and the last time with no reservations and both times we didn’t wait. The stuff is incredible friendly, attentive and warm. The warm cozy and relaxing ambience makes you want to return again. Their signature drinks are delicious, as well as their steaks cooked to perfection. Even my mouth waters remembering how amazing is their food. It is not a large restaurant but rather a more intimate restaurant with romantic ambience and great tasting food

Rena on King is truly a great place to dine at for any occasion. This restaurant can easily become a favorite spot for a weekly visit. The vide of the restaurant is second to none. You find yourself so relaxed listening to the music playing in the background and enjoying the decor. That you realize you’re talking to yourself softly saying, you don’t ever want to leave. As for the service, we were treated really good. We were always attended to promptly, and we even shared some good laughs with the waitress & waiter. We ordered quite a few things from the menu and everything was out of this world. That’s one thing about a Tapa style restaurant, you can order so many things from the menu that peak your interest. Falafel bites- Nicely served crispy balls with tzatziki sauce Lamb chop- seasoned perfectly and the spread that came with it complimented the dish perfectly Lamb baklava- deliciously pack with lamb, and the sauce on top was unique. It had a little sweetness to it, but it fit the dish quite well Lebanese tacos- DE-LIC-IOUS….easily one of the best chicken tacos I have ever had Shawarma platter- this is the biggest entree on the menu. The half order could easily feed two people. This dish was really good. The chicken seasoned perfectly, along with the Turkish salsa, tzatziki, flatbread, tabouli, along with other sides in this entree. Is a must order.

Highly recommend this restaurant! Their lamb baklava was my personal favorite and all their dishes had a unique flavour to them. The service was good too.

Had a mixed experience here. Only one waitress was working and she seemed very overwhelmed. When we got there, we were told no tables were available inside and we would have to sit on the patio, even though we had made a reservation. However, it was getting colder and windy outside, so eventually we asked to come back in and there was a free table for us. The decor is lovely, but it was also freezing in the restaurant as the patio doors/windows were open, many people were wearing coats or sweaters. The food took a while to arrive, maybe around 45 minutes. The tea was lovely and I was happy with the short rib grilled cheese and salad. But our waitress forgot to bring us forks, and was unavailable for about 10 minutes. I understand it must have been overwhelming but it unfortunately led to poorer experience. I'm not sure who's fault it is, because our waitress was super friendly and lovely, and I feel like we would've had a better experience if there was another waiter, so our waitress could be more attentive to us. Because two of us were celebrating birthdays, we got a free birthday dessert, which was honestly the best part of the meal! It would have been a better experience if our reservation made us a priority and we got to eat inside the whole time, if the restaurant was warmer, and if there was a second waiter so our waitress wasn't so overwhelmed.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (and honestly, I’d give more if I could!) Reyna on King is an absolute gem. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm and inviting, the space itself is gorgeous, and every detail, from the food to the service, was flawless. It’s rare to find a place that nails it all, but Reyna on King went above and beyond expectations. A special shoutout to Stephanie, who made our experience unforgettable. She was genuinely the sweetest, attentive, thoughtful in her recommendations, and she carried such a positive energy that made our brunch feel extra special. She’s the kind of person who turns a great meal into a truly memorable outing. We went for brunch on a Saturday and everything was outstanding, but I already know I’ll be coming back for dinner because this place is just a MUST. The food, the vibe, and the service, especially thanks to Stephanie, make it one of those rare spots you can’t wait to return to again and again.

Service terrible. Rude staff. It took us over an hour to get our food, 25 minutes to get my latte. We were also there with a newborn baby and toddler, you’d think they’d want to get us out. My toddler was super well behaved which was great, but the waiter took our orders (four of us) and didn’t even acknowledge my daughter. Normally, they’d ask what she wants to eat or drink. Short rib grilled cheese was literally black and burnt. It hurt my mouth to eat and when we asked to send it back they said they were all out of it. We then proceeded to watch multiple more of them get brought out to tables. We watched every table that sat down after us leave before us. The waiter def forgot to put our order in. It took forever. And they didn’t comp the burnt grilled cheese. So bad and wouldn’t go again. No apologies were made at all in any way by staff and we were super nice about it.

What can I say? I’m a sucker for a corner bistro. The shawarma platter and croquettes were my favourites of the dishes ordered. The pitas are so fresh and fluffy. The space is stunning with the ceiling of hanging foliage. The service is lovely.

This spot had a very vibrant and welcoming environment with great drink options for cocktail hour. However, the real star of the show were the Halloumi Tacos that I had ordered for dinner. Step aside Gordon Ramsey, you couldn’t possibly put together such a visually appealing meal. Vibrant colours? Over rated. Toppings? Who needs them, just noise. Sometimes all you need is semi-melted cheese on a toasted pita, a real homage to basic cooking. On top of that, at the low low price of $18, this meal is practically recession proof and would pair well with room temperature water, hold the ice. Compliments to the executive chef. Bravo!

Good vibes only at Reyna on King! If you are going for brunch make sure to make a reservation because they can get quite busy. However, the vibes are great, staff are friendly, and the food is pretty good! I ordered the grilled cheese sandwich with braised beef and it was so delicious! Also the fruit cup , not sure where they source the fruits but it was so good. I wish they put more grapefruit in it but that's my only complaint!

The food and ambiance were amazing. I loved the Greek fries and the avocado toast. The hostess was very friendly and they have free WiFi.

This a lovely spot in Corktown that matches the neighborhoods quiet and hip vibe. Staff were attentive and croquettes were delicious.

The mushroom Montaditos are worth the trip to this King East gem. The ricotta fritters will make you go back. Everything in between will make you a happy diner in the moment. Hail King Reyna!

I am aware that my cocktail tastes are not particularly refined, but I quite liked both drinks that I was served! When my preference had run out, I just told them what sort of taste profile I was looking for and they cooked up a "jungle bird", which I quite enjoyed. And the decor speaks for itself; it was the reason we went and it was delightful. It was cozy and small, not too loud. Great for friends or for a date.

Came for brunch after seeing this place on social media. While it is very "instagramable", it is also delicious. My friend and I agreed this was one of our favorite spots we tried in Toronto! We split the baklava french toast and Shakshuka. WOW. I would eat the french toast every day forever if I could. I wish the Shakshuka had more bread but otherwise was wonderful. Good service but took quite a while to get the check which I think it just common for Canada (I'm not used to it!).

Brunch: Ambiance: there is no doubt this place is aesthetically appealing & unique. Ceiling covered in greenery, vibrant furniture to match the surroundings. High table tops, bar seating and much more comfortable intimate seating. Its alot smaller than one would assume but they make best usage of the space. Overall a great vibe! Food: tried the salmon board, avacado toast and croquettes madame. The avacado wasnt ripped so that was a bit unpleasant. Otherwise everything else was fairly delicious. Paired the dishes with the greek and Italian fries, these were really thin slice of potatoes and actually were very good. I read other reviews which indicated that the food was not worth the price. I think the portions were decent. Tried a few different mocktails... nothing to rave about. Service: very attentive, the food came in a timely manner. Overall will return to try the dinner menu

Kinda lacklustre service, food was kinda pricey. Not terrible, just kinda not worth the money in my opinion.

We were here on a weekday. Busy. Great cocktail bar vibes. Our reservation was for 8:30pm so a little later than the usual dinner crowd. We wanted to sit at the bar as we arrived early but no can do. After we were seated service was good even if a bit slow. We ordered tapas style, lamb baklava was the best dish we had, beautifully presented and delicious. Melt in your mouth. Italian fries was another super dish, very stringy and truffle oil is a weakness for me and in aioli form was good as well. Lebanese tacos also tasty, lots going on and a good quantity of chicken filling, perfectly spicy for me ie not too much. The Picana beef I would give a 2 star, as a bit too chewy though good flavour (fig glaze was a nice touch). Maybe we have never had this cut before or it was undercooked not quite sure. We will be coming back for the vibes and to try other items on the menu.

This past week was my first trip to Toronto and Reyna was one of my favorite destinations. The ambiance and service was as top notch. The vibe was absolutely perfect. I had the prawns and a few of the smokehouse mezcal cocktails and everything was delicious. Perfect intimate destination for a date night or bar socializing. I will definitely be back!

What a wonderful experience! I was drawn into this restaurant because of the beautiful ceiling. They also look like they have great cocktails. They blew my mind! The staff were super friendly, knowledgable and efficient. You could tell they really had a love for food and beverage. We tried four different cocktails and they were all fabulous. My favourite was the mezcal smoke show. Soooooooo perfectly balanced. The food was also out of this world. We tried the Spanish fries with spicy chorizo and Spanish cheese. I love how thin cut their fries are and this is one of those dishes that is so good fresh from the kitchen. We tried to order things that wouldn't travel week as takeout. We also got the cauliflower croquettes. Mmm the spicy mayo was so yummy. Then we tried the lamb baklava which neither of us were expecting a lot from but again, wow! So good! There was a honey mayo and the flavours and textures were unreal. We ended with the halloumi Skewers with housemaid flatbread tomatoes and a delicious Tzatziki sauce. We can't wait to go back. I've been fantasizing about it all day.

Great interior and music but food did not match the ambience. Came with my partner for brunch. Shakshuka was decent but bread was stale which is inexcusable. My partner ordered the short rib grilled cheese which was dry and was made with the same stale bread. Their fries are excellent and mimosas delicious. Service was ok; standard for downtown. Worth a try. Undecided if we'll return. Lots of potential and room for improvement.

I came across so many tiktoks about this place! I decided to come here for my birthday and the interior is absolutely stunning to take lots of pictures with friends. The food tasted good overall but it is expensive. The portion size is small versus the price you are paying. However, the food is more for sharing. Only the chicken is halal but check with the server.

I went here for drinks and bites 3 nights during a recent Toronto trip, and I had great times on 2 of those nights. It was in walking distance from my AirBNB in Corktown and offered a nice alternative to the hustle and bustle of downtown Toronto spots. This place felt like a polished yet chill neighborhood restaurant. All of the dishes I ordered were good except for the octopus; the menu said it came with something like "crispy potatoes," but it showed up on top of some kettle potato chips (big let-down). But again, the other dishes I ordered were good. As for drinks, the cocktails were well-made on 2 of the 3 nights I was there. The one slightly underwhelming cocktail experience was on the one night with a reserved (and maybe a tad standoff-ish?) bartender. The bartenders on the other two nights played fun music, engaged patrons at the bar, and sparked conversations between patrons, making the experience enjoyable for all. I'll definitely return during future Toronto trips.

Reyna on King was a pleasant surprise, and it surpassed my expectations. We sat on the patio out front, where we were able to enjoy their early 2000's playlist that was playing inside for a fun cool ambiance. With the exception of the calamari which was bland and uninspiring, all of the food we ordered was absolutely delicious!!! Surprisingly I did not miss the potatoes in their version of Patatas Bravas using cauliflower. The Halloumi Souvlaki was the perfect combination of salty, savoury, and creamy. The Spanish fries were out of this world with the melted manchego and chorizo. By the way, the fries were the biggest bang for your buck with a larger than expected portion. The service was great. Overall it was a wonderful experience and I'd love to return.

Went to Reyna on King for a friend's birthday and our experience was amazing! Aside from it being quite loud in there, their cocktails and food were on point. I ordered the Rumi's Ol' Passion, which came with a presentation! Our server assembled my drink at our table (you'll have to order it to experience it!) which made the experience all the better. I also sampled my friend's Lamb Baklava - it was quite delicious and unique! Would definitely return to try their other food items and cocktails!

I recently returned to one of my fav local restaurants in Toronto, Reyna on King. I love this place for so many reasons! Great staff, service, ambiance and food! Sharing is encouraged to try all of their tasty offerings! They have a unique selection of cocktails including my fav Paloma and the Smokeshow featuring mezcal and tequila Some of my fav dishes are pictured here including the beet and cashew tzatziki, the grilled prawns amazing charred octopus, the halloumi souvlaki cauliflower bravas, and the chicken shawarma platter. Not pictured here but also AMAZING is the lamb baklava which they are known for, in addition to the lamb chops and lamb kofta. So much delicious food ! If you haven't yet tried this place they have two locations both of which are amazing, and you must try to brunch! I love the patio when the weather is nice, and the open windows concept although too chilly for it last night! It does tend to get a bit loud as well as the space is quite small with limited table space, plus the background music, so keep that in mind! Ty for another great night!

I went here for a friend's birthday dinner and the atmosphere was very nice. It catered very well to my gen z/ millennial need for an instagramable backdrop. But after that the restaurant kinda fell short. The Greek fries were shredded potatoes with feta, the shrimp was actually really good and the half souvlaki dinner wasn't souvlaki?!? If I'm not wrong souvlaki is chicken skewers and not a half chicken. I feel like it takes away from the juiciness and chard taste of the chicken. Also wasn't a big fan of the lentils that is came with it and I have to mention the pita was actually a tortilla. I get that's it's a fusion restaurant but come on do the dishes justice I am not there to only take pictures of pretty drinks and your plant wall.

Great place! Food is excellent, staff and the crowd are nice and easygoing. Highly recommended

This place is an absolute gem! The cocktails are original and delicious and all come with a small story. The service was absolutely wonderful. All the staff members were incredibly friendly and attentive and truly added to the relaxed vibe of the place. You can feel right away the love and attention that the owner has injected into this place. Now for the food! No, this is definitely not a weak point! With everything in a snack format, it really makes everything great to pair with drinks and a relaxing place to chill with friends. As everything is reasonably priced and easy to share, everyone can order their favorite dish. I have to say though, if there's one dish that I absolutely recommend that everyone try is the croquette! And for the Instagramers out there, this place is fantastically Instagram worthy!

Super cute and chill neighborhood hidden gem! Loved the vibe during brunch, the bartender was awesome and food amazing!

Not sure why this place is rated so low. It's a somewhat still newish neighbourhood spot. We went the first week. The staff and the owner were super nice to us. They let us move from the bar to a window seat once most of our order had come because they knew we had been eyeing the seat. Drinks and food were decent. The portions aren't huge so you have to order a bunch of things, but it's meant to be snacking-tapas style. The baklava and pide were my favourite. The cauliflower was missing something, which we told to the owner. She was really nice and receptive. The space is beautifully decorated. It's not huge, but there's lots of natural light coming into the front - mix of small tables and bar seats. The leafy ceilings are interesting.

An urban oasis in the east! Came here on a Saturday for a girl's night. Wasn't sure what to expect with the snack menu (I was a hungry bear) but was so pleased! Lots of vegetarian options and a great selection of mocktails for the non-drinkers in the group too. We ordered the falafel sliders (delicious), the halloumi sticks (a bit salty, but good), greek fries (just what you'd expect), cauliflower croquettes (buttery soft and oh-so-good), and cauliflower bravas (spicy!). I ordered the Blueberry Rumble mocktail which was a great treat since I wasn't drinking, and they kindly kept the sparkling water flowing for me afterwards. The other girls drank wine all night, but we all drooled over the sangria at the next table. The atmosphere is stunning, with a beautiful green plant ceiling, gold details around the bar, and large, open windows to the street. I rarely venture to the east end, but next time I do, it will be to come here again!

A great little neighbourhood spot with good cocktails and good food. The menu is fusion, so don't expect it to be authentic, but they offer a good balance of service, ambiance and quality. Makes for a great midweek spot every once in a while.

My boyfriend and I stumbled upon Reyna while walking down the street. Although we didn't have reservations, they were able to accommodate us immediately, giving us the best seats in the house! We only had drinks all night, but we will definitely return for some food in the future. The service was amazing- Troy, TJ, and Lacarrie were so kind and lovely. The drinks were tasty (and definitely did its job). Everything from the atmosphere, music, décor, drinks to the service were 5 stars! I highly recommend to come here whether it be a date, a celebration, or a casual meal- you will leave smiling.

Super great vibe. Beautiful decor. Friendly staff. Great service. Had all 5 staff come to our table over the course. Drinks were fast, food came out quick. Very tasty. Tried almost everything and will be back!

Great drink menu, nice snack list, and the servers were great. Little spot with a great energy! Recommend the Halloumi sticks and the Cauliflower bravas to eat. To drink, the sangria was solid - not to sweet but quite refreshing. Go on a nice day, large open air windows make it feel almost like a patio if you sit up front.

While take out during covid is not shocking how good this was really was surprising. I ordered a spicy bourbon based cocktail and was wowed by the cute burlap bag it came in and the very nice garnish (orange peel spicy pepper). The short rib grilled cheese is what comfort food on friday dreams are made of and the little shoestring fries held up really well considering delivery etc. The best was of course the lamb baklava which I ate as dessert (for the cute points) as opposed to an app. So yummy highly recommend spoon to get all the sauce and pistachio that it came with. Yummy thanks so much

it was easy to find ! clean and stylish. food was also nice and stuff there were nice too.

We got the octopus with fingerling potatoes with a green pesto. The potatoes were good but a bit greasy. There was a lot of octopus. It was a bit slimy and no chargrilled flavour or marks, which make this dish shine. Instead, it was overcooked on the inside with a slimy side on the outside. With DILL as the main flavour. Dill is really hard to pull off on octopus that isn't prepped up to snuff. The dill overpowered the green pesto which was actually delicious. A completely unbalanced dish that I could not eat it was so unappealing. It looked gorgeous but was not good. There were some kind of chips added (about 6) that were basically a reservoir for oil. I think there's a lot of potential here, but this dish definitely needs to be adjusted. Make it solid before you add originality that doesn't work.

I would really had like to give this place a good review but unfortunately I can't because our reservations for Saturday were mishandled by who I'm assuming is the owner. I understand the circumstances of the pandemic so I made sure to contact the King street location as we were reserving for a table of 7 . Though I was informed after 4 days of emailing back and forth with "the owner" that the king street location wouldn't be stepping into stage 3 - over the phone, this afternoon from an employee and not the person whom I've been making arrangements with for the past 4 days. It's kind of hard to believe that "the owner" had no idea that the restaurant wouldn't be stepping into stage 3. These are decisions that are made in advance. Yes I know it's a pandemic and things are just starting to open up and head into phase 3 but I would have liked to have been advised that the Yorkville location was available for reservations and that the king street location has not opened for phase 3. The Yorkville location is now all booked for reservation making this matter an issue when it should have been an easy fix with the correct information. I'm hoping this is all a misunderstanding and hopefully "the owner" and her team can be on the same page. I would hate that another party would have to cancel their plans due to "miscommunication". Good luck and stay safe,

First time came just after open - great cocktails, knowledgeable and friendly bartender who whipped up great custom-made drinks for us when we were unsure what to order. Little food bites were tasty though fries were heinously oversalted and over-spiced. But overall a good experience that made me want to return. What gets the low rating is last night. I came in with some friends from out-of-town and the host said it might be an hour but will call us if we left our contact info when anything comes up. They never did. I find that appallingly rude and has never happened before. What's interesting is for some reason I got a vibe we were being judged upon coming in and when we left after given my contact I said "I have a feeling they are not going to call us back ." Sure enough my prediction was correct. If you don't fit say a certain demographic here don't expect a table.

Nice ambience, decent food, bad attitude. The room is beautiful and airy, love all the ceiling greenery and giant open windows. Highlights were the croquettes and halloumi. The fries were sadly a disappointment, they were overfried and hard. Although the prawns in the prawn cocktail were satisfyingly huge, they had that mushy texture that suggested they weren't fresh. Jamon was tasty but sliced too thick. The most frustrating part was at the beginning when we were trying to navigate what my celiac friend could eat. The waitress seemed to have no idea about any of the food, we had to ask multiple times about the same items and she gave us a lot of attitude for it.

Beautiful space, and food was flavourful. Would highly recommend the grilled octopus, and Spanish fries!

By far one of the best cocktail bars in this city. Always an amazing vibe. With great food, tunes and awesome staff. I cannot wait to come back for a dine-in experience under the lush ambiance.

The food is imaginative, the service flexible and attentive. The drinks are fun, the vibe is cool, and Narrissa is the best bartender. Plan to spend time, and a bit of cash. It's worth it!

The aesthetic and look of the place is beautiful. The open air windows are the best spot in the place. We got haloumi sticks which had the best shakahuka sauce ever. Also got Greek fries, really good. However, the drinks and service - meh. Honestly the drinks sounded super cool but in reality mine tasted like some cold tea with a splash of vodka. Something I could've made at home. My friends tasted like plain guava juice. Nothing special and honestly disappointing. Our sever was not attentive. Took forever to get her attention for drinks and the bill and she was pretty rude about us moving to the open air table by the window. giving us attitude that we would have to share the table if the place filled up. Which is fine ... since the place is so small sitting at any table is like sharing. Come here and get wine and snacks - saw everyone drinking wine which would've been a good call.

My coworkers and I came in because we heard there was a new spot around the corner. very nice looking from the outside but was greeted by an older lady with a massive attitude she sat us near the kitchen where she then let us know they had run out of several cocktails. And then processed to give her staff as it looked attitude so we ended up not grabbing food had a drink and left! Would never go back her vibe was very negative and the bartender at the time a young girl had no idea how to make their cocktails!

Great cocktails and service. The falafel is outstanding! Happy hour specials for $5 on wine and 2 appetizers. Highly recommended and will be back!

The food was fantastic, great service and atmosphere. I little loud for my taste but would definitely go back.

Ambience, food, drinks, staff ... all top notch. My favourite place in the neighbourhood. Will be back many times.

Reyna on King is a beautiful new local spot you'll be sure you want to go to. It has an oasis vibe as the ceiling is covered in greenery and the open window concept is amazing. Food and service was great, they were sure to make you feel like you were a regular customer within minutes of being there. The drink menu is super fun as well. Great first date spot or to go catch up with friends, food is tapas style- can't go wrong!

Have been 4 times and last night took friends who were visiting from Minneapolis. They loved it! 5 stars every time. Great vibe for any mood: romantic dinner for 2 or catching up with friends. Great cocktails and food consistent and delicious. Love the Greek Fries and Cauliflower Croquettes. The staff have been great; knowledgeable, responsive and intuitively social. Will definitely return!

It was a disappointment, I wouldn't recommend this place. They were extremely rude and unprofessional.

Extremely rude and bad service. Would stay far away, would never go back. Avoid like the plague.