Joni Restaurant

Name: Joni Restaurant
Address: 4 Avenue Rd, Toronto, ON, Canada, M5R 2E8
Telephone: (647) 948-3130
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (381)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Farm-to-table

4 Avenue Rd, Toronto, ON M5R 2E8

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2 people

Jul 20, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Romantic

Inspired by the farm-to-table ethos, our restaurant offers a refined culinary experience that celebrates the best of each season, guided by the vision of Chef Jonathan Williams.

Paying tribute to the bounty of our region, our dishes are crafted from locally-sourced, sustainable ingredients, highlighting the freshest produce, meats, and seafood—all of which are prepared in house.

Chef Williams’ thoughtfully curated menu evolves with the seasons, delivering exceptional flavor combinations that reflect a deep connection to the land. Each plate is a celebration of both simplicity and sophistication, thoughtfully prepared using contemporary techniques that honor the integrity of every ingredient—spanning culinary traditions and techniques from various regions.

Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Farm-to-table, Canadian, Afternoon Tea
Hours of operation
Daily 7:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(647) 948-3130
Website
https://www.jonirestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Chef Jonathan Williams

Location
4 Avenue Rd, Toronto, ON M5R 2E8
Neighborhood
Yorkville
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Summerlicious Lunch
CA$55.00 per person
Jul 4, 2025 - Jul 20, 2025
Celebrate the essence of Canadian farm-to-table cuisine with seasonally inspired dishes from our 3-course lunch menu at $55 per person
Summerlicious Dinner
CA$75.00 per person
Jul 4, 2025 - Jul 20, 2025
Celebrate the essence of Canadian farm-to-table cuisine with seasonally inspired dishes from our 3-course dinner menu at $75 per person
Taste of Spain Hosted by Chef Jonathan Williams
CA$230.00 per person
Jul 31, 2025 only
Join us for an evening inspired by the flavours of Spain; a one-night-only event hosted by Chef Jonathan Williams in partnership with Cosecha Wines. Inspired by Chef Williams’ recent travels through Spain, this Chef-hosted 7-course experience is a bold reimagination of Spanish culinary tradition. Each dish, thoughtfully crafted with locally sourced Canadian ingredients, will be expertly paired with elegant Spanish wines curated by Cosecha. Date: Thursday, July 31st, 2025 Time: 6:00 PM dinner start Location: Joni Restaurant Ticket Price: $230 Experience Includes: • 7-course tasting menu • Wine pairings with each course by Cosecha Wines • Live Music in partnership with Giving Tree Collective COLD TAPAS Gilda Pan con Tomate Mejillones en Escabeche Cangrejo de Nieve WARM TAPAS Torta Croqueta Pulpo Kokotxas CABALLA DEL ATLÁNTICO (Atlantic Mackerel) Ajo Blanco, Almond, Leek, Grapes HUEVO DE PATO (Duck Egg) Snap Peas, Jamón, Clams, Chanterelles BACALAO (Fogo Island Cod) Fabada Asturiana, Chorizo, Pil Pil CORDERO LECHAL ASADO (Roast Suckling Lamb) Shepherd Peppers, Artichoke, Onion BASQUE CHEESECAKE Cherry Pit

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What 381 people are saying

Joni 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

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Toronto / Ontario
Farm-to-table

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Joni Restaurant in Toronto shines with "exceptional service," "delicious food," and "beautiful ambiance." Guests rave about its "amazing tasting menu" and "thoughtful dining experience." The live music and elegant setting enhance the atmosphere, making it perfect for special occasions. Regulars praise its "consistency" and "warm hospitality," ensuring a memorable visit.

381 Reviews

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Shante
Toronto / Ontario1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From the live music and singing to the food the ambiance everything was perfect
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Mary VIP
Toronto / Ontario35 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service! Highly recommed if you want a restaurant where you can actually hear yourself think.
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Franco VIP
Detroit / Eastern Michigan15 reviews
1.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
The main entre was terrible. I ordered a short rib. In all my years of shortrib experience it was undercooked. Usually fall off the bone and tender. I could barely cut the meat. Very expensive for aweful meat. Halibut was so under cooked Chef should go back to school.
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Deborah VIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington6 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is your NOT average hotel restaurant. I highly suggest the chef tasting menu and wine pairing. It's brilliant innovative food at an amazing price point. My server Roy was so kind and helped me get a reservation at the rooftop bar for an after dinner drink. Can't wait to go back!
Joni RestaurantResponded 2 days ago
Dear Deborah, Thank you for your positive feedback! We appreciate your kind words and are delighted you had an amazing experience with us. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we thank you again for taking the time to leave us a review. We look forward to your next visit!
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Marcello VIP
Toronto / Ontario21 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a lovely evening at Joni. Inventive dishes, on point service, and we had the benefit of live music from a very talented musician. An occasional, but staple visit for us.
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Ivan VIP
Toronto / Ontario25 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It's a very elegant place with outstanding service (really, I wouldn't say it without a solid reason). Milk Buns and butter To start, we were served with got milk buns with salted tomato butter as an amuse-bouche. The freshly baked milk buns were similar to brioche, but a bit lighter on texture, and the tomato butter was a first sign of the Joni’ chef’s creative approach. Beef Tartare I was a bit surprised to get beef tartare on a waffle, but the result was spectacular. Hand-chopped beef with smooth egg yolk sauce has a pleasantly fresh taste due to the unique elderberry capers (it’s possible to pickle buds or berries from other plants, not just the commonly used Mediterranean variety). The mildly sweet, yet overall pretty light einkorn waffle made beef tartare experience unforgettable. My sincere compliments to the chef for such an amazing creation! Halibut This was the most delicious halibut dish I ever ate. Fantastically tender with some salty notes from the roe and delightful textural contrast from finderling potatoes (usually I don't eat potato, but this dish was a rare exception!) Steak Frites The striploin was cooked to the perfect medium-rare condition, but wasn't tender as I hoped. Although, horseradish cream improved the taste, but it was a bit of a disappointment in comparison to the other culinary masterpieces on the menu. Peach Torta French-style peach tart - not too sweet, not too crispy, but rather nicely soft and smooth in texture, reminiscent of muffin dough, - elevated by airy crème fraiche and refreshed with mint leaves. It was a delicate fusion of American/Canadian and French bakery traditions. Sea Buckthorn Crème It was a version of Pavlova – a toasted meringue dessert - with white chocolate, a bit of raspberry and some Sea Buckthorn sauce which added great summer-freshing sourness. The fantastic contrast of textures and a delightful play of different “shades” of sweetness. Overall, it was a fabulous experience.
Joni RestaurantResponded 2 days ago
Dear Ivan, Thank you for your positive feedback! We appreciate your kind words and are delighted you had an amazing experience with us. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we thank you again for taking the time to leave us a review. We look forward to your next visit!
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Pauline VIP
Toronto / Ontario3 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Different afternoon tea experience in which there is a tea pairing with each food. I just don’t like foie gras but besides that rest of dishes are really tasty
Joni RestaurantResponded 2 days ago
Dear Pauline, Thank you for dining with us and taking the time to leave us a review! Thank you for sharing the areas you feel we can improve on to provide you with a better experience in the future. We value your feedback and are committed to providing quality service. We hope to have the opportunity to impress you on your next visit!
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Wan Yin
Toronto / Ontario1 review
4.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere. Love the spring roll. Will go there again and try the others on the menus.
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Anouk
Toronto / Ontario1 review
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Consistent quality, attentive, accommodating staff. A lovely experience for returning like family being treated regally by old friends, and our U.S.A. guests loved it, too. Wonderful, fresh, simple, brunch choices with flowing pots of tea. Beautiful live piano music. Will always make this our preferred oasis in Toronto.
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Manon
Calgary / Southern Alberta2 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The food/brunch was good but it everything was cold which was unfortunate.
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Joni Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 381 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 20, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Experiences are available.

4 Avenue Rd, Toronto, ON M5R 2E8

Additional information

Neighborhood
Yorkville
Hours of operation
Daily 7:00 am–10:00 pm
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Farm-to-table, Canadian, Afternoon Tea
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Jonathan Williams
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.jonirestaurant.com/
Phone number
(647) 948-3130

Joni Restaurant

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

Summerlicious Lunch

Summerlicious Dinner

Taste of Spain Hosted by Chef Jonathan Williams

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What 381 people are saying

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