Actinolite Restaurant

A visit to this cozy, unassuming restaurant is an invitation to delight in local produce and the changing seasons. Wonderful food, service, and atmosphere.

Dishes are put together thoughtfully to balance flavours, textures, and the incredible freshness of the ingredients. We loved being surprised with the next course and hearing about where our food came from.

Service was warm and attentive. We came to celebrate my friend’s birthday and every server made sure to wish her a happy birthday. It was a nice touch when they added a candle to our dessert!

Outstanding.

The tasting menu was superb, featuring a well-curated selection of dishes that highlighted the vibrant flavours of in-season products.

The wine pairing complemented each course beautifully, with thoughtful selections that enhanced the dining experience. The service was top-notch, with knowledgeable staff offering great wine suggestions that perfectly matched the menu.

I really enjoyed the entire experience and am very much looking forward to returning to more of their seasonal offerings!

First ones in just before 6, welcomed warmly and fed wholesome and balanced dishes. Smokey, rich, creamy, tangy and tart – all at the right times and with playful vehicles as the medium (walnuts and beets can taste LIKE THAT!?). Loved the bread course – think ‘high class snack plate’. Great service and wines on offer. Wine pairing was on point. Thank you!

The food, service and atmosphere is definitely top notch at Actinolite. We had the chef’s menu and for us, it was very focused on high quality veggies from Ontario. They were very delicious and the staff did a great job with the explanations. The only downside that I found was that it’s very expensive for what you’re getting, it was a 7 course meal and it was filling but you’re paying almost $200 per person with everything included. And we were pretty much just served veggies and some pork pieces. It’s a very nice date spot though, with a comfortable vibe.

TLDR – delicious and comfortable but not totally worth the large price tag.

It has been a couple of months since I dined here, and I genuinely can’t imagine any part of the experience being better than it was. Everyone in this building clearly carries pride in their work whether it’s making reservations, accommodating dietary needs, or explaining the food.

On the food, the neighborhood menu was an absolute treat to experience with extremely creative and flavorful dishes made from local ingredients. It’s not easy to experiment with food without seeming pretentious, but the kitchen here pulled it off spectacularly. The added element of surprise from not having a menu was icing on an already delicious cake.

In a way, it says a lot about an establishment when they focus on their product rather than awards they’ve earned along the way. This is a must-have culinary experience in the Toronto area.