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The patio at HEIST. - HEIST Restaurant + Wine Club, Kingston, ON

HEIST Restaurant + Wine Club

4.6
4.6
378 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Contemporary Italian
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Enjoy exceptional food prepared using local, seasonal ingredients + a curated wine and cocktail list in a vibrant downtown atmosphere.

Located on the corner of Brock and Wellington streets, just steps from the shops and entertainment of Downtown Kingston with a seasonal patio for al fresco dining. A place to plan, to meet and to mingle, HEIST offers its clientele a chance to ‘steal the moment’ of fun and provide an escape from the mundane within its beautifully designed setting.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 26 times today

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian, Seafood, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (613) 548-9463
  • Website
    https://heistrestaurant.ca/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Lindsay Skoropada
  • Private party facilities
    HEIST is the ideal setting to gather your nearest and dearest for any celebration, from engagement parties and wedding receptions to graduation after-parties, and reunions with old friends. Offering 3 exclusive private dining rooms: The Main Bar, The Courtyard and The Wellington Room.
  • Location
    168 Wellington St, Kingston, ON K7L 3E4
  • Neighbourhood
    Kingston
  • Cross Street
    Northwest corner of Brock and Wellington
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Public Transit
    Downtown Transfer Point Platform 7
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 378 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Kingston

    Best Overall

  • Kingston

    Best Food

  • Kingston

    Best Service

  • Kingston

    Best Ambience

  • Kingston

    Best Value

  • Kingston

    Good for business meals

  • Kingston

    Good for business meals

  • Kingston

    Good for groups

  • Kingston

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Kingston

    Good for special occasions

  • Kingston

    Lively

  • Kingston

    Most Booked

378 Reviews

  1. Kitty

    Vancouver

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous food, service, ambiance. Go for the Branzina fish if you like crispy skin.

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  2. LoriW

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience4
    Vegetarian appetizer came with meat. Had to send back. Vegetarian steak was not tasty. Small portion. The restaurant is beautiful. The menu should include more of a variety of appetizers and side dishes.

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  3. KarenA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time dining at Heist and will definitely return! Beautiful resto, excellent staff and food was amazing!

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  4. LisaD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really cool venue, amazing service and food was delicious!! Will be going back for sure on our next visit to Kingston

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  5. i8everythingonthemenu

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Enjoyed an evening with friends. Excellent food, particularly the pizza. Only disappointment was table placement next to very busy waitstaff computer station, despite reserving superior table a month in advance.

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  6. Megan

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food, great service and beautiful atmosphere.

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  7. DaveP

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Elegant dining and great service made for a perfect night out. Great selection of food and beverages and the staff were amazing. Highly recommend this restaurant

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The service was excellent very attentive and knowledgeable staff. The food taste and potions were ideal to let you enjoy the food without overdoing it. I would highly recommend it.

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  9. Sylvester

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    I have been here three times now. Twice for lunch and the lastly for dinner. The food is very good, although a tad pricey. But, it was so loud at dinner that we had trouble hearing our table companions. If I return for dinner again and it is still so noisy (they call it energetic…I call it obtrusive noise) I will limit my visits to lunch. Despite the good food and pleasant surroundings, it is obnoxious to have to compete with the music to have a conversation with your companions. This is not the first time we have had to stop going to a good restaurant because of the noise. The Fun-ghi pizza is FANTASTIC and the orecchiette delicioso! My companion loved the roast chicken and the tiramisu is quite delectable. Skip the toffee pudding…it is banana bread with a sweet sauce. Crème brulée is also excellent. I will recommend this restaurant with a ‘Noise’ caution.

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  10. Heidi

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    I was disappointed this time with the food quality. Just a month ago I had the Waldorf Salad and it was wonderful, on Tuesday it was poor - too much dressing and not at all what I had just three weeks before. Food consistency at a higher end restaurant to me is extremely important. I will come back and try a few more times but please do something to ensure consistent food quality!!!

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  11. RandyE

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The moderate noise level is a 5 star in my opinion. There was an amazing vibe, but we were not disrupted by loud tables. It was my first time at Heist. It was by far one of the best meals, and best service I have ever had. The attention to detail in the service and decor was AMAZING. I look forward to visiting your fantastic establishment.

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  12. KitchenSink

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love that there are great options for vegetarians, vegans, gluten free, and carnivores alike! Everyone in the family has a great meal regardless of diet!

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  13. Toby

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was an absolutely wonderful experience! The ambiance is lovely, the food was outstanding and the service was impeccable. Thank you for a superb evening!

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  14. MeghanB

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall2food1service2ambience5
    I had risotto and it was like a Knor Sidekicks. The scallops had no flavour. My colleague had the steak frits which had a gravy like glaze on it (au jus?!) and plopped on a large plate on top of frozen like fries. It was SO expensive and so disappointing.

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  15. Dianef13

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    We loved our experience at Heist. I had to wear my coat as it was cold and It was a bit long before our meal came but the staff was great. We will certainly go back.

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  16. taunya

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really nice restaurant. Great food and service. Beautiful decor.

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  17. SusanM

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic service. The food and drinks were delicious.

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  18. WilliamH

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is my second revue of Heist Restaurant. We had a birthday dinner on August 24th, 2023 which didn't go very well. {see my last review} However I stated at the time we would return again on September 8th, 2023 to give Heist another chance. Our reservation was for 8:45 pm. Upon entering we were told our table was just being prepared. We were invited to sit at the beautiful bar and they would tell us when the table was ready. Within minutes Jesse the Manager came over a greeted us in the most professional way. He recognized us and was very pleased we had returned to give Heist another chance. Within minutes we were directed to a wonderful table for 5 with a beautiful street view. The manager Jessie came over once again and said he hoped we would have a better experience stating the issues we had experienced before had been addressed. Immediately we were approached by our waitress. From this point on the service couldn't have been better. Every part of our meal flowed perfectly. The food was amazing and the atmosphere is the best in Kingston. At the end of the meal Jesse the manager came back to our table to ask how our dinner was. Totally professional with outstanding service and food was my comment which made Jesse very pleased he had turned around a bad experience to one of the best experiences we have ever had. In conclusion I feel this is the top restaurant in Kingston. The ambiance, service, management and food are the best you will find anywhere. I am so pleased to give Heist a 5 out of 5 recommendation. Rest assured we will be back. William

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Service impeccable. Sides to main unremarkable and a touch disappointing. Main fantastic; appetizer very good. Wine left noticeable residue in carafe and in glass. Server says this particular wine had issues with filters and caused issues…question, why carry it? Satisfactory overall but could definitely use some refinements

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  20. HeatherT

    Atlantic Canada

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    HEIST is lovely. A different feel from most Kingston restaurants. The service was optimal. A wine list that includes both local and otherwise. I had the scallops for an appetizer, as recommended by our server. I then had the Wild Mushroom Risotto - both were amazing. Price reflects the restaurant. Would recommend!

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  21. Genabb

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely amazing food, service, decor. Loved everything except it got quite loud in the room we were in. I have noticed the noise volume in a previous visit also.

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  22. AndreS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We’re Italian and I have to say this is one of the best Italian restaurants we’ve eaten eat.

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  23. Alison

    Toronto

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We had a lovely meal. Our server was friendly and very helpful. It was a busy night in Kingston and the restaurant was fabulous.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A simple evening of a couple of pizzas and a side of truffle Parmesan fries. A couple of Manhattans and a chocolate semi Fredo for dessert. Simple and absolutely perfect.

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  25. KimC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was spectacular, she was on the ball, very attentive and kind.

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  26. Kingstonian

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere, excellent style Food was good but priced a wee bit high Service was amazing

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  27. GillianM

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Outstanding food and experience. Would highly recommend for a splurge dinner out.

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  28. TiffanyN

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Every time I have come to Heist, it's been a great night out! Delish food, attentive service, and good company. Would recommend eating dinner in the courtyard, or cocktails at the front bar. Either way, a classy vibe with a creative menu!

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  29. WilliamH

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience5
    Revolution at Heist. Heist has everything going for it to be Kingston's top restaurant. The interior decor and fit and finish is outstanding. Staff were attentive and very professional. Especially the manager. However the revolution I am speaking about unfortunately isn't one which will take over the world. The revolution is the weakest point and it's in the kitchen. Arriving at 7 pm for my wife's birthday dinner we were seated and within 10 minutes our waitress appeared. after around another 15 minutes we had ordered our food. My wife ordered an appetizer, salad and main course. I ordered salad and a main. 20 minutes later my wife's appetizer arrived. {total 45 minutes} After spending 20 minutes eating the appetizer the dish was removed. {65 minutes total}Since I still hadn't eaten anything I was eager for my salad. after a 25 minute wait the salad finally came. {90 minutes in total to finally get a bite to eat} I mentioned to the waiter they had a problem. Salad's were eaten and dishes removed. {110 minutes there to eat my salad} Manager comes over to apologise and comps us for our salad saying something about new staff. I tell him he has huge kitchen issues and should probably lock the door that night and have a talk with the kitchen staff. He agrees and we wish him luck. Finally the main course comes and we finish our meal. It's been 150 minutes in total with plenty of time in between to reflect on everything in the universe. We will return on September 8th with our daughter and her fiancé and give Heist a chance to redeem itself. Like we said ... Heist has everything going for it to be the best restaurant in Kingston. Hopefully the Revolution in the Kitchen will be over by the 8th of September.

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  30. kellyg

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience3
    Terrific service. Amazing cocktails. Delicious duck tacos, but they are missing a fresh/crunch element (frisé, crisp of some sort?). Perfect seafood pasta. Veal was good, could be served on tomato sauce. Seating near the pizza kitchen had a fruit fly issue - needs attention. Overall a delightful experience.

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  31. Foodiefirl

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Awesome wine and cocktail list. Gréât oysters and BEST salmon I’ve ever had. Ty

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  32. RonL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food, drink and service was outstanding. We were greeted warmly at the door by well dressed employees. We start at the bar with drinks and oysters. Both were delicious I would have been content to remain at the bar, however we were not rushed to get to our table. The wine selection was impressive. Our meals: lamb, Caesar salad, scallops and seafood pasta were amazing. Heist was clean, spacious and inviting with beautiful decor. We will return. Thanks Chef Lindsay and staff!

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  33. Vickers

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I’ve been to Heist 5x and will continue to choose Heist. The variety of the menu will please everyone. The food is excellent as well as the service and the ambiance. Great selection for seating.

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  34. IanC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall4food2service5ambience4
    While the surroundings are very attractive, the food did not reach that level. One example was the veal which was dry and over-breaded.

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  35. JeffD

    New York Area

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic new restaurant in Kingston. Service is perfect, menu is extensive with much variety, pasta was cooked to perfection with outstanding sauce. Can not wait to visit again.

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  36. SheilaW

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Kitchen forgot our order or waiter didn’t put it in. Although food was delicious when we finally got very disappointed as brought guests from out of town

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  37. TanyaS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Superb service ambience. One of the best meals I've ever had! My lamb was cooked to perfection and my husband said that his steak was the best!

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  38. CharlesH

    Montreal

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    This is our second visit to Heist. We were therein the first week it opened. The food is good and the atmosphere is great. Although our waitress was VERY friendly and trying very hard. I found service not exceptional. Two of us ordered the lamb but I ordered rare and my friend ordered medium rare. When the food was brought to us I asked the server, not our waitress, if I was being served the proper plate and I was dismissed as of course. It was wrong. Staff is great but needs proffessional training.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great gem in Kingston. They have a great sommelier with 1/2 bottles of wine - I like red and she likes white was perfect! Our waiter was Marcelo, super nice, friendly and helpful. Highly recommend this place!!!

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  40. Joni

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The restaurant decor is beautiful! Much bigger then I thought. The staff was very knowledgeable and obviously trained well on the menu and wine list. The food was absolutely outstanding. I highly recommend trying it out. We will definitely be back again

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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
    • Contactless payment available

FAQs

HEIST Restaurant + Wine Club offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (613) 548-9463.

HEIST Restaurant + Wine Club is rated 4.6 stars by 378 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 p.m.
Booked 26 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for HEIST Restaurant + Wine Club

168 Wellington St, Kingston, ON K7L 3E4

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Northwest corner of Brock and Wellington
  • Neighbourhood
    Kingston
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian, Seafood, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Public Transit
    Downtown Transfer Point Platform 7
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Lindsay Skoropada
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://heistrestaurant.ca/
  • Phone number
    (613) 548-9463
  • Private party facilities
    HEIST is the ideal setting to gather your nearest and dearest for any celebration, from engagement parties and wedding receptions to graduation after-parties, and reunions with old friends. Offering 3 exclusive private dining rooms: The Main Bar, The Courtyard and The Wellington Room.
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