Lobby Lounge at Shangri-La Hotel, Toronto
Additional information
- Dining style
Casual Elegant
- Cuisines
Canadian, Dining Bar, International
- Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm
- Phone number
(647) 788-8281
- Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Dress code
Casual Dress
- Executive chef
TBD
- Neighborhood
Downtown / Financial District
- Cross street
Main entrance for the hotel located on Simcoe St
- Parking details
Valet
- Public transit
Osgoode/St. Andrew
- Entertainment
One of the most entertaining live music programs in the city starting daily 3-5pm with piano playing during afternoon tea service and followed throughout the evening with live performers.
- Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Menu
$98 per person inclusive of a complimentary glass of sparkling or mocktail
Savoury
Reimagination that defies laws of dimension & space
The World's Lightest Baguette
A modern take on baguette that is hollow and crunchy Wrapped with highest grade charcuterie for a take on a classic ham sandwich. Pain Soufflé | Charcuterie
The Invisible Lobster Roll
A baked transparent bread using glutenous rice, potato starch and kuzu, a Japanese Arrowroot crunchy, light, and transparent. Invisible Bread | Lobster | Tarragon Emulsion
Steak and the Disappearing Potato
A shape-shifting potato and steak tartare. Potato | Tenderloin | Mustard Seeds
The Astronaut's Sushi
A molecular twist on a sushi – crunchy recomposed tuna sushi fit for another universe. Tapioca | Crystalized Nori | Tuna | Avocado Wasabi Cream
Sweet
From the desks of Kurios
The Chocolate Clock
A chocolate entremet showcasing intricate chocolate work through steam punk style decoration. Chocolate Mousse | Crémeux | Moelleux | Sable | Salted Caramel
The Caramel Compass
A caramel entremet with a variety of texture; crunch, crisp, airy and silky. Caramel Whipped Ganache | Hazelnut Praline | Wafer | Dacquoise
The Smoking Cigar
A theatrical sculpted cigar playing on the olfactory sense of smoke and a play on taste of a Whiskey Sour. Whiskey Ganache | Lime Gel | Chocolate Shell
The Upside-Down Golden Saffron Flan
A classic dessert with a golden twist. Saffron lightens and aromatizes the humble flan, enhancing the essence and flavour. Flan | Saffron Jelly
Scone & Petit Four
Shangri-La Signature Buttermilk Scone
Your timeless classic British Tea Scone fit for your KURIOS Afternoon Tea. Seasonal Jam & Devonshire Cream
Miso Caramel
Caramel candy with clean finish and umami of miso. Miso | Honey | Caramel
Whiskey Wine Gummy
A gummy bear for adults | Johnny Walker Whiskey
Premium Teas
English Breakfast Black Tea
The skill of the master blender is to take teas of unique taste and character and create a composition that bears his signature taste. The original English Breakfast tea was a blend of Ceylon and Indian Assam teas. This rich English Breakfast tea is blended to give a wholesome strong and full bodied cup with a malty aftertaste that finishes with a bitter twinge of tannin. It has a rich sweet and nutty smell, with an air of dryness
Chamomile
A herbal remedy that has been used for centuries, from ancient Greek and Roman times, Chamomile flowers have a pungent, earthy taste and a light mellow cup. This is a caffeine free infusion
Peppermint
A herbal infusion with a light cup and a dominant yet refreshingly soothing mint character that lingers in the mouth. It is ideal to soothe the mind and for those seeking a caffeine free alternative. It has been used as a herb since ancient Egyptian times
Masala Chai Regional Favourites
A wonderful mix comprising an Orthodox Flowery Black tea blended with the finest Ceylon spices. A medium bodied cup that has a warm and inviting fragrance and a strong spicy flavour. Masala Chai originated in the Indian subcontinent thousands of years ago. It has four components - spices, milk, sweetener and tea - and is prepared in different ways according to the different regions
Jasmine Tea
Jasmine tea is an excellent kind of floral tea and is the star of the floral tea genus. It has gone through the imprinting process. Imprinting is an ancient art where the tea is naturally imprinted with fresh flowers. This Jasmine tea maintains both the thick and bright flavour of tea and the sweet fragrance of flowers. The bright, yellowish-green tea liquor tastes mellow, thick, refreshing and brisk. The brewed leaves are tender and soft
Darjeeling Black Tea
Darjeeling teas are grown at the foothills of the Himalayas. The brew is full- bodied with a muscatel flavour. It has a sweet Champagne aftertaste, that lingers in your mouth for a long time. The fragrance is uniquely floral
Osmanthus Naturally Imprinted Floral Heritage Teas
Osmanthus flowers are famous in China for their use in making imprinted teas. This ancient art combines fresh flowers with a fine black tea several times to 'imprint' the Osmanthus onto the tea. The result is a wonderful brew that is fragrant and pleasantly light with a slight fruity taste
Tie Guan Yin Tie Guan Yin Tea
Tie Guan Yin is said to have originated in the 18th century in China. The tea liquor is golden colour with hints of natural fragrance, such as orchid. The tea is famous for its rich texture, velvety finish, long lasting aroma, and sweet aftertaste. It is also renowned for its remarkable result to quench thirst and warm the stomach
Assam, Cherideo Purbat Estate Luxury Signature Teas
This tea is from Cherideo Purbat Estate in the Assam district of India. The tranquil charm of soft rolling hills of the Arakan Yoma mountain range adds to the beauty of this estate. Situated in the heart of the ancient capital city of Ahom Dynasty, its cultivas are nourished by the streams that meander through the lush fields, giving the tea a unique character. This tea is strong, full bodied and smooth with a refreshing after taste
Shangri-La Signature Blend Black Tea
The Shangri-la Signature Blend is a Ceylon tea from the Waltrim tea garden. It is a Dimbula region tea which is what made Ceylon tea famous. The tea has a strong smell of fresh roses that blossoms in the morning sunlight. It is brisk and full of flavour and is refreshingly mellow on your palate. The cup has a fine golden – orange to pinkish hue
Green Tea Biluo Tea
This is a famous green tea from the Dongting mountain region near Lake Tai, Jiangsu, China. It is renowned for its delicate taste with a floral aroma
What 129 people are saying
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- 4.5Ambience
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Safety precautions
Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Contact tracing information collected
FAQs
Lobby Lounge at Shangri-La Hotel, Toronto is rated 4.4 stars by 129 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Make a reservation
188 University Ave Toronto, ON M5H 0A3
Additional information
- Cross street
Main entrance for the hotel located on Simcoe St
- Neighborhood
Downtown / Financial District
- Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm
- Cuisines
Canadian, Dining Bar, International
- Dining style
Casual Elegant
- Dress code
Casual Dress
- Parking details
Valet
- Public transit
Osgoode/St. Andrew
- Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Executive chef
TBD
- Entertainment
One of the most entertaining live music programs in the city starting daily 3-5pm with piano playing during afternoon tea service and followed throughout the evening with live performers.
- Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Phone number
(647) 788-8281