EST Restaurant

Name: EST Restaurant
Address: 729 Queen St E, Toronto, ON, Canada, M4M 1H1
Telephone: (416) 465-3707
Price range: CAN$51 and over
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (95)

CAN$51 and over

Contemporary French

729 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1H1

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2 people

Jul 7, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Charming

ēst Restaurant in Riverside, Toronto, is a modern destination redefining French cuisine with a contemporary edge. Situated on Queen Street East, hēst features a seasonally inspired menu crafted from the finest local ingredients, where bold flavors and innovative techniques meet. Each dish is a tribute to simplicity and sophistication, designed to elevate your dining experience.

Our bar offers an exclusive selection of wines, craft cocktails, and unique signature drinks, perfect for pairing with your meal or enjoying a stylish evening out. With its vibrant yet welcoming atmosphere, hēst is the ideal spot for intimate dinners, celebratory gatherings, or a memorable brunch experience.

Discover the art of contemporary French dining at hēst – a culinary gem at the heart of Riverside.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary French, Canadian, French
Hours of operation
Tue, Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm
Phone number
(416) 465-3707
Website
http://www.estrestaurant.ca/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Jordan Diniz
Catering
ēst restaurant is available 7 days a week for catering. We can accommodate a breakfast, lunch or dinner. Please email contact@estrestaurant.ca to learn more.
Private party facilities
ēst restaurant buyout is available 7 days a week. We can accommodate a breakfast, lunch or dinner event. Please note that all evening events conclude at 1:00am. Our restaurant has a maximum capacity of 30 people. Please email contact@estrestaurant.ca to learn more.

Location
729 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1H1
Neighborhood
Leslieville / Riverdale
Cross street
Queeen Street East/ Broadview Ave
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Subway at Broadview Station 504 Streetcar at Queen St. E and Broadview Ave501 Streetcar at Queen St. E and Broadview Ave
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

ēst Tasting Menu
CA$135.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Tasting Menu ēst Coast Oyster green apple granita, trout roe, apple balsamic + Foie Gras Parfait fig preserve, blood orange gel, dark chocolate, cognac + Steak Tartare beef tenderloin, kozlik's mustard, tarragon, egg yolk - Burrata & Caviar Pugliese, 5g Kaviari Baeri caviar, Sicilian EVOO, honey + Pain Au Lait St. Brigid's butter - Charred Octopus honey glazed, black garlic, tarragon, squid ink, yuzu caviar - Lobster Agnolotti champagne butter, fermented garlic scapes, bronze fennel, yuzu air - Provimi Veal Tenderloin leek, veal jus, bone marrow and escargot croquette or A5 Japanese Miyazaki Wagyu Striploin +49 4oz. leek, jus, bone marrow and escargot croquette - Strawberry & Elderflower Pavlova lemon thyme meringue, rhubarb, elderflower liqueur - Petit fours 135 per guest Wine Pairing +89 per guest All patrons gathered at one table are kindly requested to either indulge in the tasting menu collectively or select dishes à la carte.
Weekend Brunch
Multiple dates available
Join us every Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM to 3 PM at 729 Queen Street East, Toronto, for a delightful weekend brunch. Enjoy a cozy atmosphere where French and Italian flavors blend seamlessly in our carefully curated menu. Whether you're with family, friends, or on a special outing, our brunch promises a relaxing and delicious experience.
Summerlicious Lunch
CA$55.00 per person
Jul 4, 2025 - Jul 20, 2025
$55 Lunch Plus taxes and gratuity Appetizer Caesar Salad kale, prosciutto, parmigiano-reggiano, cured egg yolk (Gluten Free / Local) Crispy Mushrooms hen of the woods, buttermilk, black garlic, lemon (Vegetarian / Vegan / Gluten Free / Local) Steak Tartare beef tenderloin, kozlik's mustard, tarragon, egg, pain au lait (Gluten Free / Local) Main Dish Mushroom Fettuccine mushroom deluxe, parmesan (Vegetarian / Vegan / Gluten Free / Local) Dry Aged Duck Breast potato pavé, hen of the woods, cherry, duck jus, maple (Gluten Free / Local) Arctic Char sunchoke, cauliflower, basil (Gluten Free) Dessert Crème Brûlée Cheesecake daily gelato (Vegetarian) Chocolate Textures dark chocolate crémeux, hazelnut praline, hazelnut gelato (Vegetarian) Piña Colada sorbet, pineapple crémeux, coconut espuma (Vegetarian / Gluten Free / Local)

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est Coast Oyster
green apple granita, trout roe, apple balsamic
Foie Gras Parfait
buckwheat cracker, fig preserve, blood orange gel, dark chocolate, cognac
Steak Tartare
potato pavé, beef tenderloin, kozlik’s mustard, egg yolk
Burrata & Caviar
Pugliese, 5g Ossetra caviar, Sicilian EVOO, honey
Charred Octopus
honey glazed, black garlic, tarragon, squid ink, yuzu caviar
Lobster Agnolotti
champagne butter, fermented garlic scapes, bronze fennel, yuzu air
Pain Au Lait
K2 Milling, St. Brigid’s butter
Provimi Veal Tenderloin
charred leek, veal jus, black shallot
Strawberry & Elderflower Pavlova
lemon thyme meringue, strawberry compote, elderflower cream, compressed strawberry, elderflower liquor
Petit fours

What 95 people are saying

EST Restaurant 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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

EST Restaurant offers a remarkable dining experience with "amazing" food and "wonderful" service. The tasting menu and wine pairing are "incredible," and the ambiance is intimate and inviting. Guests rave about the "delicious" oysters and "incredible" steak, making it an ideal spot for special occasions or a cozy night out.

95 Reviews

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Laura VIP
Toronto / Ontario16 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love this place! Wonderful service, amazing food. We went for brunch this time, and it was incredible! Smoked salmon Benny, beef brisket Benny, mushroom on toast, etc. Divine!
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Andrea VIP
Toronto / Ontario26 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the tasting menu & wine pairing. Everything was delicious and the service was informative and overall excellent. Strongly recommended for a special evening out.
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Lily VIP
Toronto / Ontario17 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Appetizers and mains were delicious and I wished to have saved room for dessert. Definitely going to find a chance to go back and try more items on the menu.
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Heath VIP
New York City12 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Can’t beat their buck a shuck Thursday coupled with their wonderful menu….and the Bread & Butter not to be missed.
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David VIP
Toronto / Ontario8 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food is good. Steak amazing. The lobster pasta was thick on pasta which overpowered the lobster. Oysters were excellent.
EST RestaurantResponded on June 28, 2025
Thank for your review David, we're glad you enjoyed your experience at Est!
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Helen
Detroit / Eastern Michigan2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and the food was exceptional! We fully enjoyed our Father’s Day brunch!
EST RestaurantResponded on June 28, 2025
It was a pleasure to have you dine with us on Father's Day Helen, thank you for your review!
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Jessica
Toronto / Ontario2 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Brunch was just okay. French toast was a bit greasy, eggs were over cooked and it was not as great as expected.
EST RestaurantResponded on June 28, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re sorry to hear that your brunch didn’t meet expectations. We strive to deliver consistently high-quality dishes, and it’s clear we missed the mark with both the French toast and eggs during your visit. Your feedback is valuable and will be shared with our kitchen team to help us improve. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for a better experience in the future.
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Sandra
Vancouver / British Columbia8 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We both really loved the foie gras parfait and th Ontario lamb was also good
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Samantha
Toronto / Ontario5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place has been on our radar to try for a long time. We went with a party of 8 for my birthday on May 24. The food was absolutely outstanding. We shared a bunch of dishes: oysters (tasted so fresh), Caesar salad (incredible dressing and croutons), Steak tartare (delicious), pain au lait (we couldn't get enough of the butter!!), and the rest was outstanding: lobster agnalottie, potato pave, duck. WOW. We will all be back again. I also left my birthday present there and they were kind enough to hold onto it for several weeks after. They were responsive and kind. They even left me a birthday note on the table when we arrived. Amazing food and super adorable friendly servers!!
EST RestaurantResponded on June 28, 2025
Thank you so much for celebrating your birthday with us and for sharing such kind words. We're thrilled to hear that you and your party enjoyed the experience — from the oysters and tartare to the duck and pain au lait (we’re big fans of that butter too!) We’re so glad our team made you feel well taken care of, and we can’t wait to welcome you all back again soon.
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mercedes
Toronto / Ontario1 review
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience. Very intimate setting. The food was delicious and the presentation was amazing. I would definitely go back.
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FAQs

EST Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (416) 465-3707.

EST Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 95 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 7, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Experiences are available.

729 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1H1

Additional information

Cross street
Queeen Street East/ Broadview Ave
Neighborhood
Leslieville / Riverdale
Hours of operation
Tue, Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary French, Canadian, French
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Subway at Broadview Station 504 Streetcar at Queen St. E and Broadview Ave501 Streetcar at Queen St. E and Broadview Ave
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jordan Diniz
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.estrestaurant.ca/
Phone number
(416) 465-3707
Catering
ēst restaurant is available 7 days a week for catering. We can accommodate a breakfast, lunch or dinner. Please email contact@estrestaurant.ca to learn more.
Private party facilities
ēst restaurant buyout is available 7 days a week. We can accommodate a breakfast, lunch or dinner event. Please note that all evening events conclude at 1:00am. Our restaurant has a maximum capacity of 30 people. Please email contact@estrestaurant.ca to learn more.

EST Restaurant

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

ēst Tasting Menu

Weekend Brunch

Summerlicious Lunch

Ask Concierge
AI Beta

Menu

Uncategorised

est Coast Oyster

Foie Gras Parfait

Steak Tartare

Burrata & Caviar

Charred Octopus

Lobster Agnolotti

Pain Au Lait

Provimi Veal Tenderloin

Strawberry & Elderflower Pavlova

Petit fours

What 95 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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