Bistro at Gladstone House

Name: Bistro at Gladstone House
Address: 1214 Queen St W, Toronto, ON, Canada, M6J 1J6
Telephone: (416) 531-4635
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 3.8

3.8

46 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Bistro

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The bright and spacious Gladstone House Bistro & Bar offers a laid-back atmosphere where guests can enjoy specialty coffee and healthy menu options in one of Toronto’s most creative neighbourhoods. Open daily to include Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Evening Cocktails and Dinner.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 9, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 3 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Bistro, Cocktail Bar, Contemporary Canadian
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 8:00 am–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(416) 531-4635
Website
https://www.gladstonehouse.ca/eat-drink/
Dress Code
Business Casual

Location
1214 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1J6
Neighbourhood
Queen West
Cross Street
Queen St W & Dufferin St
Parking Details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine

What 46 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.8

3.8 based on recent ratings

3.8Food
4Service
3.9Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

46 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Was lovely! Best tea in town. Small detail but huge for me and they got it 100% right. Delicious food, friendly server. And hotel staff were so gracious and happy to let me see the hotel, a room and the arts room. Great vibe.
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Didn’t have the dishroom wanted but second choice was good too
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HeleneB
Toronto
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this place, nice and quiet for breakfast, we had a fun birthday celebration
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JamieB
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 12, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Understaffed so service took forever. Air conditioning made it very cold. Got the order wrong. Nice people, apologetic, but still not a good experience.
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JimG
Exclusive
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The onion burger and Caesar salad were both delicious. On a mid-week, the restaurant was quiet so we could hear each other talk. With bright sunshine streaming through the windows, the room looked lovely. The service was timely and attentive without being intrusive. We're already looking forward to our next meal at the Gladstone.
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JaclynG
Toronto
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bagel was over toasted and smoked salmon kinda fishy tasting.
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MininderT
Toronto
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Not many options were available I mean if someone wants to eat only light snacks there was no healthy options. Ordered cappuccino which was already cold and quantity was poor as well
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LisaM
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 14, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The food was okay. We had salmon tartare—good, fig and goat cheese flatbread—good, and spinach ravioli—plain/boring. Service was okay, but the server was inexperienced and left to manage the whole restaurant largely alone—good thing we were not in a hurry. The cocktail was delicious.
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Viive
Toronto
8 reviews
vip
2.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Need more servers. We waited 45 minutes plus, for our food. Also - ordered the $10 'carafe of OJ' - expected fresh squeezed. Nope ...terrible, cheap OJ. Also the breakfast was less than stellar. My kids and I ordered the classic breakfast - home fries were terrible (some still frozen), toast was soaked in butter. My kids ordered the sausage...worse than McDonalds and I ordered the bacon - 2 strips. Really pretty sad since the venue is truly lovely. They need to step it up. Would not recommend.
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Albert
Montreal
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
A very quiet hotel bistro but don’t let that fool you. I had the fish and it was great. The others had burgers looked alright. Should use American cheese instead of cheddar cheese. Fries are great. My friend had a beautiful mocktail made by the bartender. Polite and attentive service.
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Yummy food, nice service and beautiful interior especially after they completed the recent renovations!
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Catt
Hawaii
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, the breakfast was your basic things like avocado toast or eggs Benedict but with a creative take on flavors and nicely presented. The staff were nice but service was very slow, I think because they are understaffed. One waiter was also serving the night before until at least 10:30 so was understandably tired. Had staffing been more organized there is no doubt they would get a five star rating.
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RajM
Toronto
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on April 14, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our bartender made some elaborate and tasty mock tails for my date, which elevated the experience.
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Florence
Toronto
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A good place for weekend brunch. Love the ambience of this hotel.
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ChrisBill
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 19, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Gladstone is a beautifully restored old building. The room was beautiful, cozy and very comfortable. The amazing old elevator was fun to use. Brunch was delicious and the staff was very kind and helpful
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Pickyeater
Toronto
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 16, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and the perfect place for date, meeting or anything that involves good conversation.
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Chrsgs
Toronto
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on March 5, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Ordered eggs Benny, not sure the eggs were even cooked. Looked like mush on a plate. The bread was completely saturated. Food was Luke warm.
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Finally got the chance to eat here. The food and service were great. Don’t forget to try the French toast! Will definitely come back.
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ScottyP
Grand Rapids
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 26, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was amazing. Cozy little spot. Super-cool entryway.
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AmyL
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 12, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
great meal! ordered the trout and im not 100% sure but the fish I ate was pink maybe it was actually salmon?? but the food was amazing 10/10 would recommend.
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MarkS
Toronto
5 reviews
1.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 10, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Arrived for my friend’s birthday dinner before heading to a show (made note of this reservation with the booking on OpenTable). Waited for 10 minutes to speak to someone at the bar so I could get my table, only to be told the kitchen was now closed. I received no contact from Gladstone House before travelling from across the city. The bartender offered me a free drink, but I had to leave before the birthday boy arrived and find another place to eat. Luckily the Drake had tables available.
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GeaK
Toronto
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on October 31, 2022
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
The kitchen was closed and there was no way of knowing this in advance. It was a waste of time going there for dinner reservations when we couldn’t order food.
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laelaok
Toronto
7 reviews
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2022
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
I was shocked at the low quality of food served in the Bistro. Two out of our three hot dishes were served to us cold. It was rectified quite quickly by our lovely server/bartender but it was still uniquely disappointing. My side fries came out cold as if they had been sitting on the pass for quite a while.The haloumi was chewy, the leaves on that salad were undressed and the bread and butter pudding looked like it was bought from the local FreshCo. As a landmark hotel in Toronto it’s devastating to experience such low quality food. I live nearby and had wanted to be able to continue to spend my money here but after this evening I won’t spend my hard earned cash at the bistro again.
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
15 reviews
2.0
15 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2022
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
We were the only clients. My friends to have fries and salad in the same time and that said no.
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TonyW
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Close to home and parking the service was great. Food tasty no smell of cigarettes
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David
New York Area
51 reviews
vip
2.0
51 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2022
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were the only people in the restaurant. Literally every other table was empty at 7 pm. The space is gorgeous, the service was wonderful. Neither of us could finish our food. The bar next door was full. So many contradictions. They need to rethink the menu.
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Sabrina
Toronto
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 21, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely breakfast at the Bistro for my friends 30th birthday and we were a table of 9. The ambience is really nice and the service was great . Simple but delicious menu options. Would highly recommend doing one of the weekend drag show brunches that take place at The Gladstone House.
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MelanieD
Toronto
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2022
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We visited for our anniversary. Moved to the neighbourhood a year ago and have always thought the Gladstone looked cool when we walked by, so we decided to book in for dinner. The server was awesome, so friendly and attentive without being too attentive. Service was prompt, but it's hard to tell if that is because there were very few people there. That maybe should have been a flag to us on arrival. Most folks there were enjoying drinks, not so much the food. We split the CAESAR SALAD (16$) and it was tasty enough but was probably three or four bites each, not great for the price. Then, the description for the dish my partner and I both ordered made it sound so good that my partner decided against the burger they were eying. We got the CARAMELIZED SHALLOT BUCATINI (19$). Unfortunately, it was really not very good. It was like sour-ish, dried-out spaghetti with way too many onions. Not enjoyable whatsoever. The cocktail I ordered LADY OF THE TOWER ($16) was great, my partner got a beer. We ended up at the Drake afterward for Sangria and Dessert, but I kinda wish we had just gone for dinner there knowing their food is EXCELLENT.
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Denise2
Toronto
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful time here at the Bistro. Great space to catch up and have brunch. Service was good, fast and efficient
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EcilaT
Toronto
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Lovely atmosphere and friendly staff. The food was excellent.
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DavidC
Toronto
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My eggplant dish had a great presentation but was like warm and frequently tough or tasteless
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DavidG
Toronto
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Bright and airy room, pleasant Sensormatic staff and excellent brunch menu. Great coffee too. Thoroughly enjoyable experience.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 24, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So beautiful!!!
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Nickname
Toronto
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on April 17, 2022
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Loud music, both from the band and over head speakers, service was poor and food was subpar
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BonnieD
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 4, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I'm so glad The Gladstone House is open again! Love the new menu.
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AleenKay
Toronto
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food and service excellent. Very quiet though. Not slot if patrons.
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FrancescaP
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 19, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The whole experience from our stay, to the food, to the staff was 100% amazing!
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Sarah
Toronto
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 14, 2022
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Service was spotty. Food lacked depth and flavour. Not artfully plated. My dark eggplant was served on a dark plate. Meals took a long time to come up from the kitchen and were were not hot. Menu has limited offerings. Steak was well prepared, but the side salad was drenched in dressing.
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Heather
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 13, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was amazing the staff go above and beyond.
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Sarah
Toronto
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2022
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The new Gladstone House is visually awesome. But the design elements will only take them so far. Service was borderline inattentive and the food was uninspired. Neither matched the high standards of the beautiful space.
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FAQs

Bistro at Gladstone House is rated 3.8 stars by 46 OpenTable diners.

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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 9, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 3 times today

Google Map for Bistro at Gladstone House

1214 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1J6

Additional information

Cross Street
Queen St W & Dufferin St
Neighbourhood
Queen West
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 8:00 am–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Bistro, Cocktail Bar, Contemporary Canadian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Business Casual
Parking Details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine

Website
https://www.gladstonehouse.ca/eat-drink/
Phone number
(416) 531-4635

Bistro at Gladstone House

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What 46 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising

FAQs

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