Restaurant 20 Victoria
Toronto
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Came in for dinner with a friend. Overall, the tasting menu was great and we highly recommend the experience (7 dishes), we were impressed with multiple dishes and the pacing was good (~3 hours). Will definitely be back! Food ~ So much good aesthetic food, everything was cooked on point, ingredients were both high quality and fresh. Particularly loved the lobster, snow crab, striped bass, duck, cheese & crackers, and tres leches cake dishes. Also found it interesting that before your main dish (duck) you are given a light dessert as a palette cleanser, which was refreshing indeed with great flavour (strawberry jelly, raspberry icecream with an intricate lime biscuit like topper). Drinks ~ We also added on the mocktail pairing which came with 5 drinks to accompany 5 dishes. Mostly unique blends that leaned on the sour side where 3/5 mocktails were particularly enjoyable. However, I do recommend skipping the mocktail pairing and ordering drinks directly. Extra notes on standout combos... Aged roasted duck: I love duck and was most excited for this dish. They did not let me down, the duck was made super tender and flavourful you can really taste the earnest intention and time used to prepare it just right. The mushroom, paired sauces, and bread (super fluffy and comes with a butter elevated with fermented agave) were amazing together; the mocktail pairing for this was also perfect - made with sour cherry and apple cider kombucha - it tasted like a great red wine alternative and really completed the dish. Lobster - served with flan at the bottom and a few fresh peas with foam on top.. super creamy with soft textures yet sharply distinct flavours that complemented each other perfectly and were simply delicious together. Snow crab - crab served with a tangy twist and spaghetti squash, very good flavour combination that didn't taste complicated but yummy nonetheless.. the kind of dish that inspires me to attempt to make something similar at home! Cheese & crackers: sweet rye crackers with a mousse cheese and quince jelly filling. This flavour combination was unexpectedly superb, hitting a good balance between sweet and savoury through a melody of smokey, fruity, and creamy flavours. Vibes ~ Ambiance is cozy and warm toned, I will add that I found it slightly chilly so if you get cold easily take note. We sat at the chef's table/beside the kitchen, and were hoping to get a better view of the chefs preparing food, however it wasn't worth it as 1) we really couldn't see much as the counter was too high and blocked most of our view, 2) this front space was tighter than the main dining area 3) we were right beside the bathroom and 4) cost is the same as sitting in the main area. Just a heads up, aim to sit in the main dining area if you can! Bathroom is nice with 2 non-gendered single rooms, they also provide clean towels for drying your hands. Staff ~ They were so friendly, explained the menu well as dishes came out. Also knowing that we were having a goodbye dinner to mark the occasion of my friend moving far away, the team signed off on a bon voyage card for her, which was a very sweet momento. Recommendations ~ Please add more mocktail creations to your drinks menu! Also, it's always fun to get a copy of the tasting menu as a printout at the end, we were only given 1 for our table of 2 - it would be nice if everyone got their own. I also love the shoutout on the menu to the farms/places they source ingredients from.
Had a perfect early birthday dinner tonight! Started with the door being held open for us by one of the staff. When seated, noticed there was a card on the table with a birthday message! Service throughout the night was spectacular! All the staff were very informative, topped up water consistently, swapped out cultery every course, and were generally so easy to converse with. Not going to talk about every dish since the menu changes seasonally, but will highlight some of them. We did enjoy all of them though. Our favourite of the night was the Snow Crab Tartlets -- It was so well balanced being creamy, fresh, with a bit of tartness. The most surprising/interesting dish was the cheese course -- salty, but countered with sweetness. The little birthday cake was also a nice added touch. Overall, very cozy, intimate restaurant, but not stuffy or pretentious, that serves up a really good tasting menu that is priced fairly. Would definitely go back again.
Came here a while ago for my birthday. Staff were very warm and attentive. The food is also very tasty. I like the cozy flavours, especially the use of foam and the rich seafood ingredients. While definitely a fine dining establishment, I see people going here more on a regular basis because of its relaxed atmosphere and not overly pretentious dishes.
I had a fantastic dinner at Victoria 20 recently! The overall experience was wonderful, and the service was truly attentive. I’ve realized I have a real soft spot for French-influenced cuisine, especially when the sauces are this good—every sauce was incredibly flavorful and perfectly executed. The Kampachi and Scallop dishes were fresh and stood out immediately. For the main course, I personally found the Iberico Pork to be the highlight, while my companion absolutely loved the Sablefish. We also tried a new menu item, a creative combination of cheese and ice cream, which was surprisingly delicious and a perfect way to end the meal. There were just a couple of small things that could make the experience even better. The meal began with finger foods, but the hot towel was provided only after we had finished eating them. Since it’s much nicer to have clean hands before touching food, it would be great if the towel came out a bit earlier. Also, while the atmosphere was lovely, the music was a little loud, which made it a bit of a challenge to catch the server's detailed descriptions of the beautiful dishes. Regarding the gratuity, I had heard that a 20% tip might already be included, but I couldn't find any mention of this on their website, FAQ, or even the final receipt. Because the service was so pleasant, I decided to leave 22% anyway, but more clarity on this would be helpful for future guests. Overall, it was a very joyful and delicious evening, and I highly recommend it
I recently visited 20 Victoria and had a pleasant overall experience. The restaurant itself is quite small and simple, nothing overly fancy. The space feels cozy and relaxed, making it a comfortable spot to enjoy a meal without the pressure of a formal dining atmosphere. The food was definitely the highlight. Each dish was well-prepared, flavorful, and thoughtfully presented. You can tell there is real care put into the cooking, and the quality of the ingredients comes through in the taste. While the menu isn’t overly large, the items we tried were satisfying and memorable. One area that could use some improvement is the cocktail selection. There aren’t many options available, which might be a bit disappointing if you enjoy pairing your meal with a variety of drinks. Expanding the cocktail list or offering a few more creative choices could enhance the overall dining experience. Service was decent, but it could be more attentive and polished. At times it felt a bit slow and less engaging than expected. With a little more focus on hospitality and responsiveness, the service could match the quality of the food.
