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The Tea Room - Windsor Arms Hotel, Toronto, ON

The Tea Room - Windsor Arms Hotel

4.4
4.4
1301 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
Afternoon Tea
Since 1927, Tea at the Windsor Arms has been synonymous with elegant, afternoon indulgence. Relax in our French-style lobby tea room or our majestic purple room with its original working fireplace.

Peruse a selection of teas from Russian Caravan to Sencha; our staff will happily guide you through the myriad of tastes and aromas.

Reserve the Tea Room for intimate gatherings such as corporate functions, bridal and baby showers, or get-togethers with friends. All Tea Rooms are available for either full or partial bookings.

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 8 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Afternoon Tea

  • Hours of Operation

    Afternoon Tea: Daily 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Twilight Tea Sat, Sun 5:30 pm–7:30 pm

  • Phone number

    (416) 971-9666 ext. 2

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Smart Casual

  • Private party contact

    Harriet Welch: (416) 971-9666

  • Neighbourhood

    Yorkville

  • Cross Street

    Bay and Bloor

  • Parking Details

    Valet

  • Public Transit

    Bay Station (BLR)<br /><br />Museum Station (YUS)<br /><br />Yonge Station (BLR)

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,301 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.9Value

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  1. DanielaB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server Jordan was wonderful! The food and atmosphere was amazing. We would definitely recommend to friends and family :)

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful experience and would definitely recommend.

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  3. JACC

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    If you are looking for a special place to celebrate an important person or occasion, the Windsor Arms Hotel is the perfect spot to go. Service is excellent and the ambiance is unparalleled from the moment you step inside. Highly recommended for first-timers and you will want to return again and again.

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  4. Niki

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience5
    My friend didn’t like the tea she had ordered, and had only had one sip. She asked if she could switch the tea and we were told it was a charge on top of the ALREADY 85$ per person charge (which is definitely overpriced, since a lot of high teas serve unlimited refills of food and the tea, and this place didn’t have it). So we ended up sharing my tea! Very displeased about this service.

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  5. ElisaH

    Toronto

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Very nice. They told us the only thing for us to choose was tea. Then we realized almost everything that came had dairy. We should’ve thought to mention one of our party had dietary restrictions but it would’ve been nice if we were also asked/prompted.

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  6. MaureenS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Elegant dining area, excellent service, plenty of food with a varied selection, had to take some home. Food was high quality, desserts were fabulous.

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  7. PoGo

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went to the Tea Room - the purple room to be specific - for Mother’s Day with my daughters. The decor and ambience were so luxurious, and the purple room is very regal! The food was not only delicious, but abundant! We actually couldn’t even finish the tray, which meant scones at home the next day! I have been to high tea in a few places across Toronto, and this was definitely the best. Well done Windsor Arms!

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  8. Logan

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Excellent selection of teas, delicious scones, fantastic service.

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  9. GolfProf

    Toronto

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Afternoon tea at the Windsor Arms transports you back to London, without the costly airfare.

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  10. StephCarl

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Wonder high tea service. Delicious food and exceptional selection of teas. But be prepared to open your wallet, it’s not cheap!

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  11. KarenM

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service. Beautiful ambiance in the tea room and in the hotel itself. Delicious food and a lovely assortment of tea and sweet and savoury food! Will definitely go again!

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  12. PatriciaO

    Toronto

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious, we especially loved the curried chicken sandwiches and scones. Lovely atmosphere for afternoon tea and wonderful service from Milon. I was taking my team from work out, as a thank you, and they all loved it.

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  13. FeHo

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall1food1service4ambience2
    Clotted cream was mascarpone, bread was stale, tea was cold, tables were packed in. Not worth $100 each!

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  14. PaulaO

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful experience - 4 women celebrating each other in the most elegant way possible 😊

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  15. ChrisB

    Toronto

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A wonderful high tea for the King’s coronation! A wonderful afternoon.

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  16. CindyH

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a lovely afternoon tea for my 61st birthday. The staff were friendly and the ambience of the tea room was perfect. Thank you

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our overall experience was extremely pleasant and we had a very nice afternoon. I would highly recommend going to the Windsor Arms Hotel.

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  18. BobbyBond

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and delicious food. The fact that there was no loud music was much appreciated.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Caribbean

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall2food1service2ambience2
    For two people it was very expenses over two hundred dollars . The food was awful- they use to be very much on point but was greatly disappointed

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  20. Dee74

    Calgary

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Lovely setting, abundance of food, not quite as advertised but still very nice. Service wasn’t great. Def needs work for what is charged.

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  21. squirt

    Central Coast

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was the second time I have come here bringing a friend for their birthday. It is such a sweet place - a real tea room! Both my friends loved the unique experience. The tea pots are beautiful. The food is delicious and varied. The service is lovely - very attentive but not irritatingly so. I am afraid to recommend this as it is already tricky to make a reservation sometimes. Enjoy!

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  22. LorieD

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 12, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience3
    Tea was not a good blend, the pastries were cheap and chintzy, way too overpriced. Do not recommend.

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  23. SheilaS

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I loved the High Tea at the Windsor Arms! The food, ambience and service were outstanding! I highly recommend it.

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  24. TRatna

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Beautiful ambience and perfect place for high tea experience.

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  25. AnAsianGuy

    Toronto

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    The place is beautiful. The ceramic plates and utensils are excellent. Tea choices are great. No coffee is in the menu. Service is superb. Food is good and the quantity is very good.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a lovely dining experience at the Windsor Arms High Tea! Everything was so fresh and delicious! The service was excellent. Highly recommend!

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  27. DeannaB

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a cery relaxing day and enjoyed the atmosphere. Love the place!

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  28. ParisaG

    Toronto

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 30, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    It is a great place to meet a friend and talk . great service and friendly staff.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    The food was only mediocre definitely not worth the price

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  30. DuncanW

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I hesitate to write this review because this place feels like a nicely kept secret. I had the Eggs Benedict and an Americano which were both delicious and the bill was reasonable.

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  31. ChelseaM

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    It was a fun experience. Our server Jordan was so kind, knowledgeable and patient. The tea rooms are beautiful! It was a bit costly compared to other High Tea in Toronto. I would definitely recommend to a friend.

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  32. LauriJ

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love coming here for family birthdays. Great waiter Naskar. Thanks for all you do for my grand daughter's 7th birthday.

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  33. Bill

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Music too loud and not appropriate songs was playing

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  34. LiliM

    Toronto

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience2
    The beverages were not hot enough. Our waiter could've been more pleasant and accommodating.

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  35. LoriD

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love it every time I go! The staff are friendly and courteous, the food is delicious, and the atmosphere makes you feel like royalty. I went for High Tea this past summer at Kensington Palace and Harrod's in London, and I actually prefer the one at Windsor Arms.

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  36. Joannie

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our experience was very nice. I had not been there for 12 years and I wanted my family to experience it. Lovely!

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  37. TeaLover

    Toronto

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    The "Traditional High Tea" was a disappointment, and in my opinion, not so traditional. Clotted cream is an essential part of a high tea, but it was not served, although the menu clearly states it is part of the meal. Sugared cream cheese is not clotted cream! The sandwiches were tasty, but the tea room is looking dirty and tired. For being the most expensive tea lunch I've ever eaten, it was a letdown indeed. However, even more concerning was how my complaint was dealt with - upon speaking to both management and the owner of the hotel, I felt like a bother, and my complaint was belittled. I will not be returning, nor would I recommend this experience to anyone else.

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  38. PandaY

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was great. This is my favourite place for afternoon tea. The service was warm and welcoming. Really nice experience to be had on a raining cold day.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Lovely afternoon. Tea and food was very good. I would definitely go again. Only negative was that the ambient music choice was bizarre and incongruent - Aerosmith and Bon Jovi. Volume was a bit loud (we were near the speaker) but was turned down after we requested. Service was very good.

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  40. PamA

    Toronto

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Beautiful venue for afternoon tea. Handled our dietary restrictions well.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

The Tea Room - Windsor Arms Hotel offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (416) 971-9666 ext. 2.

The Tea Room - Windsor Arms Hotel is rated 4.4 stars by 1301 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 8 times today
Google Map for The Tea Room - Windsor Arms Hotel

18 St. Thomas St, Toronto, ON M5S 3E7

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    Bay and Bloor

  • Neighbourhood

    Yorkville

  • Hours of Operation

    Afternoon Tea: Daily 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Twilight Tea Sat, Sun 5:30 pm–7:30 pm

  • Cuisines

    Afternoon Tea

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress Code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking Details

    Valet

  • Public Transit

    Bay Station (BLR)Museum Station (YUS)Yonge Station (BLR)

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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