Essence Bistro

Name: Essence Bistro
Address: 140 Woodbridge Ave, Vaughan, ON, Canada, L4L 4K9
Telephone: (647) 812-0927
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (96)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Farm-to-table

140 Woodbridge Ave, Vaughan, ON L4L 4K9

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2 people

Jun 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Great for brunch
Charming

At essence bistro, we believe what makes food great is the use of fresh produce. Working with the seasons in Ontario, we get to capture the freshness using everything at its peak. The local bounty inspires us to create seasonal dishes and energizes our team to share our flavours with our guests!

Our Chef has over 20 years of experience in the culinary industry in the most prestigious establishments in the world, and knowledge of several cuisines bringing you a world fusion experience.

We are located in the charming Old Market Lane pocket known as the original Downtown Woodbridge, found on Woodbridge Avenue and a short drive from neighbouring communities such as Kleinburg, Nobleton, Bolton, and Caledon.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Farm-to-table, Canadian, Latin American
Hours of operation
Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:30 am–4:00 pm
Phone number
(647) 812-0927
Website
https://essencebistro.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
140 Woodbridge Ave, Vaughan, ON L4L 4K9
Neighborhood
Woodbridge
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Father's Day Brunch
Jun 15, 2025 only
Join us for a warm and delicious celebration featuring our signature brunch menu, crafted with bold flavours and fresh ingredients. Special for Dad: Enjoy our Classic Essence Burger: juicy, seasoned to perfection, and served with all the fixings—paired with a cold beer for just $30. It’s the perfect combo for the man who deserves the best. Celebrate fatherhood with great food, good vibes, and the people who matter most. Reserve your table today and make this Father’s Day one to remember!

What 96 people are saying

Essence Bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Toronto / Ontario
Farm-to-table
York
Great for brunch
York
Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Essence Bistro in Woodbridge is a delightful gem offering "delicious and fresh farm to table quality brunch." Guests rave about the "extraordinary" presentation and service. The chef's personal touch, diverse menu, and "amazing" food make it a standout choice. With a cozy European ambiance, it's a must-visit destination.

96 Reviews

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Jennifer
Toronto / Ontario10 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is an excellent little gem in Woodbridge. Delicious and fresh farm to table quality brunch! Highly recommend any of the Eggs Benedict or Florentine, as well as the pomegranate mimosa.
Essence BistroResponded 7 days ago
Thank you, Jennifer! We’re so happy you enjoyed our brunch. The Eggs Benedict and Florentine are definitely favourites! We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to seeing you again soon.
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Melissa
Chicago / Illinois5 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Our meal was just ok! Nothing excellent but nothing terrible. Staff were kind and professional.
Essence BistroResponded 7 days ago
Thank you for your honest feedback, Melissa. We’re glad to hear our staff made a positive impression, and we appreciate you sharing your thoughts on the meal. We’d love the chance to make your next visit truly excellent.
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voula
Toronto / Ontario5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great little place. We enjoyed the ambiance and food was really good. The server was refreshing as well. Great personality. We’d definitely go back.
Essence BistroResponded 7 days ago
Thank you, Voula! We're so glad you enjoyed the ambiance, food, and our server’s personality. We’d love to welcome you back anytime!
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Susan
Toronto / Ontario1 review
5.0
Dined on May 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an amazing experience at Essence Bistro. The presentation, flavour blends, service, ambiance was extraordinary. The chef brought several dishes to our table on the house and came to explain each one . We we felt so special and I highly recommend this restaurant.
Essence BistroResponded 7 days ago
Thank you, Susan! We're so happy to hear your experience at Essence Bistro was memorable from start to finish. Chef and the team truly love sharing their passion, and we're glad it made you feel special. We appreciate your recommendation and can't wait to welcome you back!
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Chris VIP
Toronto / Ontario2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had an excellent experience dining here for our first time. The menu was well diversified and the food was great. Service was on point and we were well taken care of from start to finish from the staff. Sincere thanks to Chef for the Turkish inspired desert!
Essence BistroResponded 7 days ago
Thank you so much, Chris! We're thrilled to hear your first visit was such a great experience. It means a lot to know you enjoyed the menu, service, and that special dessert from Chef! We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
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Lidia VIP
Toronto / Ontario6 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing as always! Loved the new menu options! Service and food was top quality as always! Never disappointed.
Essence BistroResponded 7 days ago
Thank you so much, Lidia! We're thrilled to hear you loved the new menu options and had another great experience with us. Your continued support truly means a lot and we can't wait to have you back again soon!
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Jose
Toronto / Ontario2 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Went for brunch. Food was very good. Everyone enjoyed their order. Drink selection was not updated and we were not told this at the beginning so ended up just drinking water because many choices were not available. Waitress was nice but lacking. It wasn't busy but her service was a bit slow. And there were times we had to speak to her but the music was a bit loud so neither of us could hear the other. At least the food was good and we might possibly go back. Restaurant was bright with a nice atmosphere.
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Kathy
Toronto / Ontario3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always have a delightful experience! A new favourite and can’t wait to go back.
Essence BistroResponded 7 days ago
Thank you so much, Kathy! We're so happy to hear Essence has become a new favourite for you. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another delightful visit soon!
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Kerry
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an amazing experience at Essence Bistro! Service and food were excellent. The chef personally came and explained his dishes and provided us with some unique delicious creations for us to try. It made our anniversary even more special. We will definitely be back.
Essence BistroResponded on May 11, 2025
Thank you so much, Kerry! We're honoured you chose Essence Bistro to celebrate your anniversary. It means a lot to know the chef’s visit and special touches made the evening memorable for you both. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
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Kawthar
Toronto / Ontario2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was great! The dinning plates and cutlery, the food? chef kiss! 10/10 all round for me. I absolutely love when a restaurant can make a small place everything!
Essence BistroResponded on April 5, 2025
Thank you so much for the lovely review, Kawthar! We're thrilled you enjoyed the service, the details, and of course—the food! It means the world to us that you felt the magic in our cozy space. Can’t wait to welcome you back for another 10/10 experience!
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FAQs

Essence Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (647) 812-0927.

Essence Bistro is rated 4.6 stars by 96 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

140 Woodbridge Ave, Vaughan, ON L4L 4K9

Additional information

Neighborhood
Woodbridge
Hours of operation
Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:30 am–4:00 pm
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Farm-to-table, Canadian, Latin American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://essencebistro.com/
Phone number
(647) 812-0927

Essence Bistro

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

Father's Day Brunch

Menu

What 96 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Essence Bistro offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Essence Bistro restaurant rated?

Is Essence Bistro currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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