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Woods Restaurant & Bar

4.4
4.4
1022 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Canadian
A truly Canadian experience showcasing superb Canadian wines, food, and hospitality. As elegant as it is natural, Woods Restaurant serves up seasonal, sustainable local ingredients in a space that is authentically rustic chic yet modern and beautifully lit. We bring the the landscape of the Canadian woods to your dining table. After dinner continue your experience with us at Pravda Vodka Bar. Ask for details.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 13 times today
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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Canadian, French, Italian

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (416) 214-9918

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    BITNA PARK

  • Private party facilities

    Book your event with Woods and experience a truly unique evening. We can create menus specific to your event, arrange theme dinners and work within your budget. We also offer family-style and a la carte dining options.

  • Private party contact

    Private Dining Coordinator: (855) 374-7769

  • Neighborhood

    Financial District

  • Cross street

    Church

  • Parking details

    Various Green P lots in neighbourhood.Meter parking available along King St, Church St, Wellington St..

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

What 1,022 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Old Toronto

    Innovative

  • Old Toronto

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Old Toronto

    Romantic

  • Old Toronto

    Good for special occasions

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  1. Nick

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Staff was very helpful and comforting We really enjoyed the food and service The decor was amazing looking and very fitting to theme of the restaurant. Live piano and music was classy, not too loud which allows easy conversation. I’ll be back for sure and will voice my experience with others. Thanks
  2. HeatherC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I brought my father here as he was visiting from overseas and had wanted to try elk while he was in town. Woods restaurant was one of the options that I found online and after checking their menu I made a reservation for that evening, and I was very glad I did. We had elk tartare and scallops to start, both were exceptional. The elk tartare especially was absolutely out of this world. For main course we had the roast elk and the wild boar. Again, both were delicious, perfectly cooked and came with tasty and delicate accompaniments. For dessert we had a modern kind of take on a baked Alaska with sorbet, and a deconstructed s'more style dessert which was a chocolate mousse with torched marshmallow meringue. I can't say enough good things about the food, and will definitely be recommending it to anyone looking for a fine dining experience in the city.
  3. NigelL

    Toronto

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and the level of service was excellent! It really made our get together an truly enjoyable experience.
  4. anon

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exceptional experience at Woods. Great food, exceptional service and nice ambience. A very positive evening. Can't wait to go back.
  5. ChadC

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really cool vibe, elk tartar is a winner, the tuna looked amazing and the pork was great. Very enjoyable
  6. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    We had the worst experience this evening. As soon as we walked in, we felt uncomfortable and basically received the cold shoulder from our server. Every person we interacted with had an attitude, no smiles etc. I would love to chat further as I feel this service was unacceptable.
  7. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible service. Food was outstanding. We had the elk tartar, beet salad and the elk steak main. Highly recommend all dishes. The Ontario Mule was 👍👍👍.
  8. HeatherS

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    A variety of very yummy food, in a wonderful environment. We will be back.
  9. RichardH

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Knowledgeable and friendly staff, we sat at the bar and enjoyed 2 cocktails pre-dinner and a glass of wine each with our main course. Andy(bartender) made our night perfect.
  10. JordanW

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful Valentine's Day dinner. Delicious and charming.
  11. Whitti

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was my second time - Truly exceptional! From the moment we entered, to the seating, service, attention to detail and tasty food and drinks! Thank you for making a birthday night out very special.
  12. CR35

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Been back several times - consistently excellent service, fantastic food/drinks, and great ambiance.
  13. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    Our waiter never spoke to us. We weren’t offered water and it took 40 min to get a drink. Had to ask for an appetizer from another waiter. We left after that.
  14. DanielM

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience4
    This was my second visit to Woods. Our first experience was tremendous, which is why we returned. The food was consistent between both visits , Amazing. Our server and the service for the second visit was the worst I’ve had in some time. It was basically the bare minimum effort. It was very unfortunate as we had been looking forward to this dinner for some time
  15. KamH

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Made a reservation for 8 got seated at 8:40, it took 2 hours to bring the food and it wasn’t that busy. Had to keep asking the waiter for an update they love to say the food will be out in 2 mins about it was 20 mins extra or more each time. They end up giving my bf a wrong entree but we were so hungry we didn’t care. Not a very nice place for a date.
  16. AbeM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One the best places to be in Toronto - for food, ambiance, service, charm and wine decanter !
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and ambiance.
  18. BitaB

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 4, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    A charming , romantic and friendly space. Thank you for making my birthday, memorable with your great service & care.
  19. NFood

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience4
    We went for the set menu on New Years Eve. After an hour and a half, our first course still did not come. We left. The server was understanding, but I just don’t know how it takes an hour and a half to serve a scallop. We weren’t the only table who left, either.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall2food3service4ambience5
    Ambiance was great, it’s a nice looking restaurant, each course was beautifully plated, and very tasty, only thing was both of our beef tenderloins came out well done and we ordered medium rare. It was pretty disappointing given the cost and excitement for it. It was probably just a mistake by the cook and everything else was great but because of that, I wouldn’t recommend this place.
  21. DanielM

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful restaurant. Ambiance was spectacular. Emma, our server was prompt, kind and knowledgeable. Food was outstanding. Will be back!
  22. CynthiaH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great little hidden gem on Colbourne! We went for a family dinner pre-show at Meridian Hall (Formerly Hummingbird Centre). Timely and excellent service, great menu (Ahi Tuna was my personal fav) and beverage options. Highly recommend for a romantic dinner or small group. Piano player as well.
  23. JohnB

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is one of the greatest finds in the city of Toronto. Food , service were unparalleled, I would highly recommend it.
  24. SarahC

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful meal-excellent service, wonderful food, great atmosphere Would highly recommend
  25. BrianR

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely date night spot. Delicious food with a focus on quality Canadian produce. 100% would recommend.
  26. SteveS

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 22, 2022

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Great evening - terrific service and ambiance for a night out with friends
  27. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Great food and service. Would have been nice to be warned of the children’s Xmas party before we got there, but otherwise a fun night.
  28. Padraig

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 11, 2022

    overall2food3service1ambience1
    Perhaps they were having an off night, but we weren't seated until 45 minutes after our reservation and it took over an hour for our entrees to arrive.
  29. TeresaLynS

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was such an amazing experience - great ambience, nice live music and no pressure to rush through dinner. A very relaxed evening. And the food was fabulous.
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 9, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Booked a 5 person client dinner a month in advance and cancelled by the restaurant days before because they didn’t realize they had a private party that evening. Asked to speak to a manager and said they couldn’t provide their cell phone and they weren’t in their office. Asked for the manager to call me back and they never did. Followed up the next day with another phone call but again, the manager was not available. The employee who called to inform me of the cancellation originally blamed it entirely on Open Table and even when I said the restaurant has to have some accountability here they refused to acknowledge anything wrong with the situation. Extremely disappointed as I had a reservation with 5 clients that I then needed to find a new venue for, a few days out and on one of the busiest nights of the year for holiday parties. Highly discourage anyone from visiting Woods given the unprofessionalism and lack of consideration demonstrated by their staff.
  31. CaseyW

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing service, and amazing food every time. It is one of our absolute favourite restaurants in the city.
  32. BenS

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    It’s a bit too loud, couldn’t really here the other person across the table well.
  33. gilles

    Montreal

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food...piano music, ambiance is cozy...perfectly romantic
  34. Beth

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Food was excellent! This is where you go to have a leisurely meal.
  35. Zavod

    Toronto

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Staff were friendly and attentive. Loved the food. Tested the Elk Ragu and the Elk Tartare, both tasty dishes.
  36. Wil1

    Toronto

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Nice to come back after a couple of years. Food still great.
  37. JennyD

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the live piano playing and the food and service were great!!
  38. RoseB

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We love this restaurant. I ordered the papardelle with elk ragu which was delicious, but I want to comment on the noodles. They are hand cut, but they are cut too wide. That's the only fault I had.
  39. puddlz81

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience! Loved the food and the service was amazing! Will be back as soon as we can!! There are stairs to access the front door and the washrooms.
  40. JamieH

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious. Service was excellent. The ambience was comfortable and classy. Loved every part of our experience there. We will be back.

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
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Woods Restaurant & Bar is rated 4.4 stars by 1022 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 13 times today
Google Map for Woods Restaurant & Bar

45 Colborne Street, Toronto, ON M5E 1E3

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Church

  • Neighborhood

    Financial District

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Canadian, French, Italian

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Various Green P lots in neighbourhood.Meter parking available along King St, Church St, Wellington St..

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    BITNA PARK

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

  • Phone number

    (416) 214-9918

  • Private party facilities

    Book your event with Woods and experience a truly unique evening. We can create menus specific to your event, arrange theme dinners and work within your budget. We also offer family-style and a la carte dining options.

  • Private party contact

    Private Dining Coordinator: (855) 374-7769

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