Richmond Station

Been here twice-the first for a birthday and most recently, to enjoy a nice meal with friends from out of province. Both times, we ordered the chef's tasting menu and wow. Incredible service and food, excellent flavour balance especially paired with the wine pairing, and enough food that will put you in a food coma. Great bang for your buck. Richmond Station remains a wonderful experience (better than some 1 Michelin star restaurants I've been to) and I will no doubt be back again to try out their ever changing chef's tasting menu. Do make a reservation though, we reserved for Thursday at 7:30 pm and the place was packed.

Highly recommend the duck dish. We heard the burgers were good but the duck was worlds better. (Chickpea burger was better than beef.) We enjoyed the hummus & pita appetizer so much we ordered it twice! The pita smells like an upscale Auntie Anne’s. They should sell candles of it.

Went to Richmond Station to celebrate a friend’s birthday. The location of the restaurant is very central and the overall ambiance is pleasant. They have a daily menu of entree, cocktail and wine. At 7:30pm they were out of the entree. They had a large wine selection. The food menu had enough options and dishes looked great. We started with the charcuterie board and it was decent. They also bring sourdough to your table to start along with a light hummus. The bread was ok but not impressive, maybe because I prefer a harder crust. Certainly didn’t taste stale but not as fresh as I’d hoped. For main I had the arctic char. The fish is cooked medium and tasted fresh and good but I need to give a special recognition to the cauliflower & rice? bed the fish was sitting on because that was delicious. Friends had the steak tartare, risotto, beet salad, soup and they all looked and tasted good. The dessert selection is nothing to write home about but I’m increasingly certain that this is the case in pretty much any restaurant in Toronto. We had the hazelnut chocolate pie. It was a big portion, a bit too sweet and heavy for my taste but if you have a sweet tooth and a penchant for chocolate, you might like it more than I did. The service was very good through and through. Tips are included in the price regardless of party size. Prices are high. Price/performance could be better. Good to try once. Not certain I’ll go back but happy I have tried Richmond station.

From start to finish, our evening at Richmond Station was truly unforgettable. We had the 7-course tasting menu, and every dish beautifully showcased the best of farm-to-table cuisine — vibrant, seasonal ingredients crafted into thoughtful, stunning plates. A huge thank you to Krish, who took incredible care of us throughout the night. He even organized a behind-the-scenes kitchen tour where we had the chance to meet Tyler, their devoted manager — an absolute highlight! Seeing the heart of the operation and meeting the talented team behind the scenes made us appreciate the meal even more. The desserts were showstealers — inventive & perfectly balanced. After hearing that their signature burger is so beloved that 30% of the 160 guests on a given service order it, we've already got our sights set on coming back to try it for ourselves. See you soon :)

I had bookmarked for a long time — I went with the Tasting Menu, which gets updated periodically. You can check the menu in advance before your visit. You can choose regular dining tables or bar seating; sitting at the kitchen counter definitely adds to the experience (+1). The interior seems to be inspired by a subway ticket booth, with the restaurant’s name in symbols. You can watch the whole process of dishes being prepared in the open kitchen. I noticed that most of the chefs and servers appeared to be Indian, so I think that’s why I tasted a distinct Indian curry flavor (in a good way) in the second course. Maybe my expectations were especially high, so I felt that the main course fell a bit short of the usual standard. Still, overall it was a satisfying experience — and no tips required, which most people probably already know. Ate and drank well for under $200. Next time, I might try à la carte or check out a new tasting menu.