and/ore

There are few times in life where one stops to truly appreciate what is happening ( to "smell the flowers"), And/Ore is one of those experiences. From the intricate decor, to the service, to the food, and atmosphere; And/Ore knocked it all out of the park. There are not enough superlatives to express this gem. Enjoyed the tasting menu curated by And/Ore, had no idea what to expect. Every course, down to each element on the plate was a culinary journey. We tasted every element separately, then together. OMG! I've traveled the world and enjoyed many Michelin star meals, hands down And/Ore is on par. Kudos to Chef Missy and the entire And/Ore team for creating an approachable but exquisite culinary destination worthy of the cost. Can't wait to go back for my next culinary experience!

We had an absolutely exceptional evening from start to finish at and/ore. The entire experience felt new and fresh with an elevated approach to familiar favorites. Each dish in the 8 course tasting was thoughtfully curated, beyond satisfying and wonderfully inventive.The staff was absolutely top-notch. Lu brought all the fun through the night. He was beyond attentive, never letting our glasses go empty and ensuring we were thoroughly taken care of. The entire team was deeply knowledgeable about the menu, speaking about each dish with eloquence and enthusiasm. We also had the pleasure of meeting Abi, the manager, who brought an extra dose of charm and laughter to our table. Lu and Abi's energy truly made the night special. We left feeling not only well fed and poured all the way up, but also genuinely delighted by the entire experience. We highly recommend and will be making this restaurant a recurring spot for dinner.

Beats by Dr. Dre, I mean, service by Dr. Dre was 👏👏 wonderful. Above ground is ala carte and below ground is the tasting menu, +$60 for the mocktail pairing and it was epic. The bartender, Sabrina knew the assignment and made sure every drink looked aesthetic, and only chose the prettiest of flowers. Loved every dish. And the ambience of dining in a cave is unmatched.

I went to the champagne tasting and it was beyond my expectations! Staff is incredibly kind, funny and provides a warm atmosphere with great customer service. I had an accident before going there with my pants and one of the owners was willing to help me to fix my pants that left me speechless and full of gratitude and happiness. Definitely will come back and share my great experience with family and friends. Thank you guys for a great wine and a great night!

It’s been years since I’ve been blown away by a dining experience. I was beginning to lose hope. And then on a Friday evening with my wife and 10-month old, we entered the cave that is And/ore. If I could give 6 stars, I would. This restaurant has two levels. The ground level is a more casual a la carte service, while downstairs is an elegant tasting menu. The ambience was surreal. I don’t think any spot in Toronto has a cooler dining room. The service was top notch. An employee took our baby for a 30 minute tour of the restaurant, giving us the rare opportunity to experience the food without distraction. Every dish was super creative and delicious. Very tough to pick a favourite. Pricing is on the high end, but worth every penny. Can’t wait to come back!

One of the best meals I've had in Toronto! Food was unique and service was exceptional. I had mentioned that I have lactose intolerance during my reservation and everything was well prepared. If you have any dietary restrictions, definitely mention it during your reservation and they will do well to accommodate! Which is a lot better than some restaurants that specifically state that they will not do accommodations. 11/10. Would definitely recommend!

Came here for dinner and was seated quite quickly. The service was excellent, and we never felt rushed or bothered. Our server was friendly and made it easy to build a set of dishes that would leave us feeling satisfied. As for the food, there were some highs and some lows. First course: The dish that impressed us the most was the duck confit hand pie. The pie crust was light and flakey while the duck confit was delicate and seasoned perfectly. I expected this dish to feel heavy but it did not, and paired very well with the berries provided. Our next favourite dish was the king oyster mushroom Katsu sandwich. The slaw helps balance out and bring brightness to the fried mushrooms in the sandwich, and we're happy our server suggested we order it. The fried mozzarella was as you would expect but didn't stand out as anything unique or special. The salmon crudo was disappointing as the salmon itself failed to stand out from the string spicy flavours of the sauce, and the sweetness from the fruit it's paired with. Second course: The smoked lamb belly was something we had been looking forward to. The cucumbers added a freshness to balance out the meaty flavours of the lamb, but we struggled to finish the dish due to how salty it was. I can't imagine that this is how they intended for it to be served, so it's likely an oversalted batch. The shrimp & polenta dish was perfectly cooked. In fact, might be some of the best cooked shrimp that I've had in years. Our only criticism was that it was a touch too salty, but the gouda polenta helped cut through that taste. The crispy potato dish flavour wise was incredible with its garlicky buttery taste. However, texturally it was not very crispy despite how it looked on the plate. As you would cut into it, the layers would slide apart to reveal the soft potato texture. Still a delicious dish don't get me wrong. Overall, we enjoyed our experience tasting and evaluating the different dishes at and/ore, although I don't think the food was something that would bring us back.

Excellent anniversary dinner at And/ore! 🥂💖 We were in the below ground space and it felt like we were dining in a cave. The décor was very cool with great ambience. We just loved it! 🫶🏼 Now the food - it was a 6-course tasting menu plus small bites and palette cleanser. Every single course was fantastic! 💯