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R&D Restaurant - Toronto, Toronto, ON
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R&D Restaurant - Toronto

4.5 (1636)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Contemporary Asian
241 Spadina Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2E2

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions

R&D is an urban casual restaurant in the heart of Toronto’s iconic Chinatown, headed by first-ever MasterChef Canada winner Eric Chong and his mentor, Michelin-starred restaurant owner Alvin Leung. The stylish interior reflects R&D's dualistic nature: open & abuzz with energy while preserving an intimate atmosphere.

At R&D, eastern dishes meet western style in the form of modern Chinese sharing plates, where classic ingredients are given a vanguard treatment.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Asian, Asian, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of operation
    Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Eric Chong
  • Private party facilities
    With its eclectic and laid-back interior, animated Chinatown home and daring Asian fusion fare, R&D is an ideal venue for lively cocktail receptions, intimate group dinners and more.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Chinatown / Kensington Market
  • Cross street
    Spadina & Grange
  • Parking details
    Street parking available on Spadina Avenue. Public parking available on Sullivan Street.
  • Public transit
    Accessible via the 510 Spadina streetcar. Located in front of the Sullivan Street stop.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Late Night, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Best Duck in the City

    Multiple dates available
    Savour Chef Eric Chong's famous whole-roasted Pekin Duck for $120. Featuring roasted garlic hoisin, leeks and steamed baos, you're in for a formidable feast for two (or more)! We require 24 hours' notice to prepare your duck. Please book your reservation at least one day in advance and indicate how many ducks to prepare in the reservation note. Kindly ensure that you select 'The Best Duck in the City Experience' when making or rescheduling your reservation.
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What 1,636 people are saying

R&D Restaurant - Toronto reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
R&D Restaurant in Toronto offers a vibrant dining experience with "outstanding" dishes, especially the Peking Duck and R&D fried rice. The "friendly" service and "innovative fusion cuisine" are highlights, though noise levels can be high. Perfect for those seeking "great taste experiences" and a lively atmosphere.
1,636 Reviews
  1. David

    Toronto / Ontario4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding Asian cuisine, with amazing service. Be sure to order the Peking Duck when you make your reservation, it’s not to be missed! If you’re looking for a hip night out of fine dining , R&D is the spot!

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  2. Sandy

    Vancouver / British Columbia3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was awesome but took off some stars due to the lack of service. Other than food being dropped off at the table, nobody checked in with us or anything and no water refills.

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  3. SIR ADRIAN

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Literally one of the best meals of my life - there wasn’t a single duff note. My daughter is considering moving to Toronto to be closer to the CSB.

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  4. Maibel

    Toronto / Ontario12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dishes we ordered were excellent everything just taste so good. We had a chance to try some of there summerlicious dish as ala carte. We got the scallops ceviche which was so good wish they can add it on their regular menu. Unfortunately we haven’t got the chance to try their shrimp toast they were sold out, a good sign we need to comeback soon. Price is affordable given the taste of their dish. And to our server Josh or John sorry forgot his name. Thank you, you made our dining experience really great.

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  5. River

    Calgary / Southern Alberta1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was great, server seemed rushed and didn't have knowledge about my questions about the alcohol menu and did not defer to someone else who had better knowledge.

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  6. Olga

    Toronto / Ontario3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Highly recommend for taste experience if you are a sauce connoesseur...Great for loft/industrial interistyle lovers. Perhaps not ideal for romantic night out

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  7. Maria Vittoria VIP

    New York City11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Good food but not exceptional, considering it’s on the Michelin guide

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Alva

    Toronto / Ontario3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on July 18, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I’ll be honest, I was expecting a lot more from this restaurant. Did the summerlicious menu and I was quite disappointed with the taste of the food.

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  9. William VIP

    San Diego4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a surprise - 10 out of 5! Far exceeded all our expectations. We were half an hour late for our reservation (stuck in famous Toronto traffic) - «N problem - we’ll wait for you! «  Incredible summerlicious selection - appetizers, mains, desserts (had to order additional dessert, they were all so delicious). Impeccable service, extremely friendly atmosphere, full of happy people. Have to repeat soon!

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  10. George

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    2.0

    Dined on July 17, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We sampled the Summerlicious menu. The food was well plated and presented well. However unfortunately the food did not live up to expectations. Some dishes were flavourful and tasty with others tasting generic. One of our deserts was inedible. Service was cold, and robotic. With all the amazing restaurant options available in close proximity R&D is well below, and seems to be riding on past accolades.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for R&D Restaurant - Toronto

241 Spadina Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2E2

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Cross street
    Spadina & Grange
  • Neighborhood
    Chinatown / Kensington Market
  • Hours of operation
    Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Asian, Asian, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking available on Spadina Avenue. Public parking available on Sullivan Street.
  • Public transit
    Accessible via the 510 Spadina streetcar. Located in front of the Sullivan Street stop.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Eric Chong
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Late Night, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    With its eclectic and laid-back interior, animated Chinatown home and daring Asian fusion fare, R&D is an ideal venue for lively cocktail receptions, intimate group dinners and more.
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