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Address:
488 Wellington Street West
Toronto, ON M5V 1E5

Neighborhood:
Entertainment District

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Cuisine:
Canadian

Price: CAN$31 to CAN$50

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Marben Restaurant Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://www.marbenrestaurant.com
Email: info@marbenrestaurant.com
Phone: (416) 979-1990
Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday: 11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday: 11:00am - 2:00am
Saturday: 10:00am - 2:00am
Sunday: 10:00am - 11:00pm
Payment Options: JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Canadian
Executive Chef: Carl Heinrich
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Smoking Area (patio only), Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
Catering: Local, farm-fresh, naturally raised food. Call and ask for Carl: he'll design a menu with you.
Private Party Facilities: Our completely Private Dining Room is versatile and adaptable. We can arrange the room for an intimate Private Dinner for 8, a Presentation or Seminar for 25, or a Celebration Dinner for 50. The room can also accommodate Cocktail & Hors d`Oeuvres Gatherings for up to 70. We offer full Lunch and Dinner Group Menus and Executive Chef Carl Heinrich’s Custom Tasting Menus upon request. We are proud to offer more. A wine tasting, a Sake tasting or a Scotch nosing before dinner is a fun way to begin any meeting or celebration. After dinner, from a Dessert wine tasting to a Cognac Sampling, we can provide a rare pleasure. We are able to provide A/V services upon request. Special dietary needs are understood and embraced at Marben. Chef Carl will speak with you about your, or your clients’ or colleagues’, necessities to prepare a wonderful event. We look forward to speaking with you about your gathering or event.
Private Party Contact: Rosie Prata (416) 979-1990
Entertainment: Great DJs Thursday - Saturday for the after dinner crowd. Book guest list, bottle service, and private booths.
Special Events & Promotions: Private dining room seats up to 45 people with a standing capacity of 70. Great harvest table available for up to 13 people. Restaurant buyouts negotiable. Special prix fixe or family style dinner menus designed for $45-$65 per person. Email info@marbenrestaurant.com for special event package and more information.

Getting there

Cross Street: Spadina
Public Transit: Closest transit stops are King and Spadina and King and Portland by TTC on either the King or Spadina Streetcars. A late evening taxi stand is immediately east of Marben.
Parking: Public Lot
Parking Details: Paid parking is available across the street just to the east at very reasonable rates.

A word from Marben Restaurant

“Marvelous Marben; It’s all mine!” Joanne Kates; Restaurant Critic, Globe and Mail. “Man, the food is good. What’s not to like? Three-and-a-half Stars(out of four). ”Ami Pataki; Restaurant Critic, Toronto Star. “Desperately seeking Perfect Restaurant...must be handsome, elegant and outstanding with… food. Introducing Marben!,-See, you’ve found the perfect relationship.” Aya McMillan; Flare.com; “Sure, you revel in being the automatic “go-to” girl for weekend plans-“Where are we going? What’s new? What’s hot?” Even if it feels like an inquisition. Take a break, take everyone to Marben and watch their heads explode!” www.Sweetspot.ca Continued

Marben Restaurant

4.2

176 CAN$31 to CAN$50 restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerFit for Foodies
Diners' Choice WinnerMost Booked 1000-Point Tables

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164 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

164 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

fit for foodies(125)
neighborhood gem(69)
good for groups(63)

hot spot(59)
special occasion(55)
romantic(46)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (164)

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Loved every moment I was at

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 08/04/2012

2010

Dined on 08/04/2012

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Loved every moment I was at Marben."

Dined on 08/04/2012

2010

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Fantastic food! Multiple staff

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Dined on 08/04/2012

2012

Dined on 08/04/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Fantastic food! Multiple staff confusions/contradictions with the service - but still definitely worth going though :)"

Dined on 08/04/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Great food, but not as good

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 05/04/2012

2010

Dined on 05/04/2012

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Great food, but not as good since the menu change. They have taken away their big selection of sides and although the mains are intended to be shared, their presentation isn't really conducive to sharing. Not really tapas, not really family style...just kinda awkward. The food is served "when it's ready" because it's "tapas", but there's no real order as to when things show up...and our side dishes were served at the end of the meal...not ideal."

Dined on 05/04/2012

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Went for my birthday party

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 31/03/2012

2012

Dined on 31/03/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

"Went for my birthday party with a group of 8. The food was fantastic. It was the same day that Earth Hour was occurring and the lights were out in the restaurant for an hour, so it was hard to see our food, and the server took a while to get to the table, but other than that, it was a great party and I will definitely be returning again! When the restaurant turns into a lounge at about 11 pm, the music was great and the vibe was very fun."

Dined on 31/03/2012

2012

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This was my second time dining

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 01/04/2012

2007

Dined on 01/04/2012

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"This was my second time dining at Marben, and far too long since my first experience a year ago. I was with two others who were first timers. The quality and passion on food quality, inventiveness, and service is palpable (read Howard Shultz's book Onwards about Starbucks and count the number of times that word is used...). This is an underrated gem of a restaurant in a city full of great places to dine. Highly recommended."

Dined on 01/04/2012

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Marben delivers as always.

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Dined on 31/03/2012

2011

Dined on 31/03/2012

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Marben delivers as always. A great spot, accomodating service, varied and delicious menu, reasonable prices."

Dined on 31/03/2012

2011

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service was a touch on the

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 01/04/2012

2007

Dined on 01/04/2012

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Service was a touch on the slower side. Good for going in a small group that likes to share and taste different things."

Dined on 01/04/2012

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

consistently great!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 30/03/2012

2012

Dined on 30/03/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"2nd time there and the food was fabulous just like last time. The burger is to die for!"

Dined on 30/03/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Cool King West Area Resto

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 31/03/2012

2008

Dined on 31/03/2012

2008

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The food and service were both very good. Attentive service without being over the top. I recommend the charcuterie platter and duck breast. Loved the casual and cozy vibe of the restaurant."

Dined on 31/03/2012

2008

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Me and my friend ordered 1

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 30/03/2012

2010

Dined on 30/03/2012

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Me and my friend ordered 1 snack and 2 mains to share, it took way to long for the food to come, almost 2 hours and we were getting tired while waiting. The waitress was suggesting that we should order more snack plates as it usually takes more than 30 minutes for the main course to come...this is probably the longest dinner I've ever had in Toronto.Overall great ambiance, food is awesome."

Dined on 30/03/2012

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion