El Tenedor

Name: El Tenedor
Address: 909 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON, Canada, M4W 2H2
Telephone: (647) 573-0764
Price range: CAN$51 and over
Rating: 4.7

4.7

150 Reviews

CAN$51 and over

Spanish

Top tags:

We offer a chef table experience with a constantly changing set menu based on seasonality and proximity of ingredients with an option for wine pairings. The dishes have a personal and modern approach to traditional recipes from Spain and France.

We serve 2 to 8 guests per seating, so you will receive a personal dining experience in a quiet, intimate and romantic space.

We are conveniently located on the East Side of Yonge Street, 1 block south of Rosedale Subway station and 5 mins away from Bloor, Yorkville and Summerhill.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sept 28, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Spanish, Contemporary French, Regional Spanish (Northwest)
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(647) 573-0764
Website
http://www.tenedor.ca/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, El Tenedor can accommodate all of your special event needs.
Private party contact
Our Private Event Coordinator: (416) 923-8888

Location
909 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON M4W 2H2
Neighbourhood
Rosedale / Summerhill
Cross Street
Belmont and Yonge
Parking Details
- UNDERGROUND PARKING 920 YONGE STREET - GREEN P PARKING 1010 YONGE STREET - STREET PARKING: MCMURRICH ST
Public Transit
Rosedale subway station.
Additional
Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

What 150 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on all time ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Quiet

150 Reviews

SL
SheilaL
Toronto
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
An intimate, quiet, and romantic venue with very attentive and personal service. We had a wonderful evening, and the food was absolutely delicious.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, service, presentation.
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Jonathan
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was AMAZING, as always. Cesar is accommodating and creative with his dishes. Will be back again for another special event. We love you Cesar! - Jonathan
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OpenTable Diner
Ottawa
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really delicious tasting menu, with a wine pairing that really compliments the food.
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DeniseB
Toronto
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We celebrated our anniversary at El Tenedor with Chef Cesar and his chef table experience. The whole evening was special, from the warm greeting to the intimate setting with just us, Chef and server, candle lit and soft music. We had the Chef experience with wine tasting. All the dishes were really wonderful and fresh with fantastic flavours. The wines were beautifully paired to enhance the food experience. It was a beautiful and special evening. We look forward to returning. Thank you Chef Cesar!!
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Colleen
Toronto
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
The white asparagus was tough and chewy. All 4 dishes taste mild and similar, nothing impressive, extremely expensive.
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RobertR
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Superlative culinary artistry in a restaurant space totally dedicated to the four of us. A rare treat in Toronto. Excellent wine pariings
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One table, chef’s full attention. Best French onion soup I think over ever had. Different and memorable dishes.
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BrettM
Toronto
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
Just one table and one seating so we had the restaurant to ourselves. 5 course meal, lamb or lobster for the main. Wine was very reasonably priced. Will definitely return with a bigger group next time.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great individualized and unique experience!
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TarekE
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was wonderful! The service was stellar. The food was culinary innovation at it's very best. My wife and I enjoyed the following dishes best. Pear, olive tapenade, brown butter-radish Coquilles St-Jacques Florentine Cod Bouillabaisse – piquillo rouille (Bouillabaisse de morue) We truly look forward to going back to this place
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CarolynL
Toronto
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Every single aspect of this experience surpassed our expectations. From the food to the service was just impeccable. Our server was attentive to everything that was happening at our table, the food was just amazing and Ceasar was an incredible host. It has been a long time since I have experienced anything this spectacular. Definitely a place to celebrate a special event.
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MikeG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 9, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic meal! Fantastic service! Highly recommend for a special occasion or a night out!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 5, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a one of a kind and fantastic experience!
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abassin
Atlantic Canada
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
The service was the best service I have ever received in my life. The chef came over to us specifically to talk to us and the appetizer of artichokes and honey was delectable. When we weren’t sure about the vermouth the chef let us try and the sangria was amazing
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AsraaS
Toronto
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
amazing service and delicious food. will definitely go back soon
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Red1963
Toronto
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing!!! Quiet intimate place. Would highly recommend you try the tasting menu, very inventive.
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HJMC
Toronto
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Cesar never ceases to amaze us with his creations.
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MD
MarinaD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 3, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing Chef! Great wine selection. Will come again:-))
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Red1963
Toronto
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Quiet intimate restaurant, a hidden gem in the neighbourhood. Outstanding flavours in all dishes. Chef Cesar is truly innovative and creative, a sweet and savoury dessert, wonderful!
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JodyP
New Orleans
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We really enjoyed our (day after) Valentine's Day dinner at El Tenedor and highly recommend to anyone looking for a quiet, romantic and delicious place to have dinner. The restaurant itself is small, only 7 tables if I remember correctly, so reservations are recommended. They offer a tasting menu and include a wine pairing option although they can do some substitutions; I would always recommend trusting the chef with their choices...it's why they are the professionals right?We did the wine pairing and really enjoyed all of the options we were presented. Service was top notch and did include the chef coming down and checking on us and the other diners. As mentioned - we highly recommend and will definitely be back
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KennethF
Toronto
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went for my wife’s birthday. Everything was fantastic. From the personalized service to the great tasting food it was all perfect. Chef topped the evening off with a special desert for my wife! Definitely recommend.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 2, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience, great food and very intimate.
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DAVIDT
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 26, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the most unique and enjoyable dining experiences my wife and I have ever had. The food was so different, so flavorsome, and so beautifully prepared and presented. The staff were fantastic. Do not be put off by the restaurant only having 4 tables.......we felt it was like having your food prepared by your own private chef. We should highly recommend.it has to be experienced!
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 23, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, wonderful flavours, a great wine choice and fabulous atmosphere. We LOVE going to dinner here.
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AA12
Toronto
39 reviews
vip
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience1
Excellent cozy restaurant. Family type restaurant and service. Very friendly.
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JaniceF
Toronto
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love everything about this place! Food is exceptional and creative. Cesar and the team create a unique dining experience that is memorable. Ambiance in the restaurant is lovely
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Desertfan
Toronto
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
Love this place! Inventive food, great proprietor
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AHGonOT
Toronto
111 reviews
vip
5.0
111 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
This is a small restaurant with a big impact - only three tables of four - and two staff ( the chef and the server) - they overwhelmingly provide delicious creative food coupled with a good wine selection and excellent friendly service . Cannot wait to go back and show other friends this little gem on Yonge Street.
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PeterM
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best spanish restaurant in the city. Hands down top 5 restaurants in Toronto.
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OpenTable Diner
Charleston
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
We selected El Tenedor’s tasting and wine pairing menu. From start to finish the meal was excellent, creative and unexpected. The food was delicious and flavourful. It is a small restaurant and is ideal for a special occasion or if you enjoy attentive personal service. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal. It brought us back to meals we enjoyed in Spain. If you’re looking for a creative, flavourful and enjoyable meal, come here. We will be back again.
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LovetoEat
Toronto
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staff is so friendly! The chef /owner takes the time to greet everyone and answer any questions about the food and wine, and the servers are on the ball, making suggestions and willing to go the extra mile to meet your requests. The food matches the impeccable service, extremely tasty and the menu is well thought out.
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Red1963
Toronto
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
An amazing experience, the food is outstanding as is the service and ambience. Chef Cesar is very talented and food is not only delicious but imaginative. Atmosphere is quiet, great for having a wonderful meal with conversation and great wine.
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Steve
New York Area
43 reviews
vip
3.0
43 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2019
overall3food3service4ambience4
The menu is a bit misleading. This is not a tapas restaurant, they say that themselves, and indeed the "small plates" are too expensive for that. But the small plates are very small, and should then be called appetizers. We did not order any big plates, with hindsight we should have ordered big plates.
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ClarissaB
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 14, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely delicious food, very creative and beautifully plated. The service was so attentive and the chef/owner is very friendly and welcoming. Our server for the night was wonderful and took excellent care of our table.
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Herve
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 4, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Celebrated my wife birthday there. We felt like the meal, the drink , the service was perfectly tailored to us. It was an amazing experience, she absolutely loved it, what a delight!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 8, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sickest place for confit!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 25, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic ambiance with incredibly welcoming and caring staff. Would recommend for any occasion, one of my favourite dining experiences in Toronto.
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VitorM
Toronto
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 6, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent experience! Personal and wonderful menu!
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parajoloco
Toronto
140 reviews
vip
4.0
140 reviews
Dined on June 27, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience4
Very special tasting menu with wine pairing! Sophisticated and elegant presentation and flavour! Ee especially enjoyed the tomatoes warm beet and goat cheese salads Try it, you will not be disappointed!
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
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
- Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

El Tenedor is rated 4.7 stars by 150 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sept 28, 2023

7:00 p.m.

909 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON M4W 2H2

Additional information

Cross Street
Belmont and Yonge
Neighbourhood
Rosedale / Summerhill
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Spanish, Contemporary French, Regional Spanish (Northwest)
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress Code
Business Casual
Parking Details
- UNDERGROUND PARKING 920 YONGE STREET - GREEN P PARKING 1010 YONGE STREET - STREET PARKING: MCMURRICH ST
Public Transit
Rosedale subway station.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

Website
http://www.tenedor.ca/
Phone number
(647) 573-0764
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, El Tenedor can accommodate all of your special event needs.
Private party contact
Our Private Event Coordinator: (416) 923-8888

El Tenedor

Make a reservation

Additional information

Menu

What 150 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

How is El Tenedor restaurant rated?

Is El Tenedor currently accepting bookings?

Make a reservation

Additional information