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Dopamina Restaurant, Toronto, ON

Dopamina Restaurant

4.9
4.9
16 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
Contemporary European

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
Join us in our contemporary yet minimalistic venue as our culinary team takes you on a journey from the southern coast of Europe and over to ignite your sense with influences from the Asia. Here at Dopamina, we are contemporary upscale with a focus innovative cooking techniques and activating your taste buds with unique flavor combinations.

Our culinary team is led at the helm by Michelin-Star Chef So Sakata.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary European, Eurasian, Spanish
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (416) 964-8787
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual

Experiences

  • $185 7 Course Menu Dégustation

    Multiple dates available
    Let our Dopamina team guide you through a culinary journey lead by Michelin Chef So Sakata. Chef has curated a 7 course blind tasting menu that will ignite all your sense.

What 16 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Great for fine wines

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Good for special occasions

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Contemporary European

  • Toronto

    Good for business meals

  • Toronto

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Toronto

    Great for fine wines

  • Toronto

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dopamina Restaurant offers an "eclectic" culinary journey with Mediterranean and Asian influences. Guests rave about the "amazing service" and "outstanding food," with dishes like Amaebi Uni Crudo and foie-gras éclair. The dining space is a "visual symphony," perfect for romantic dates. Expect a "pleasurable and dopamine-stimulating experience!"

16 Reviews
  1. Erzhena

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the experience, the service was exceptional!

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  2. Teresa

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was cooked and plated perfectly. Would come back to try a new tasting menu!

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  3. Nicolas

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    A Culinary Revelation in Toronto's Dining Landscape (Exceptional Cuisine, Worth a Detour) Gastronomic Artistry Chef Sakato demonstrates extraordinary culinary prowess, presenting a menu that transcends traditional boundaries. Each dish is a meticulously crafted narrative of flavor, technique, and innovation. Standout compositions include a sublime foie-gras éclair that surpasses expectations, and the Amaebi Uni Crudo that speaks to the chef's profound understanding of marine delicacies. Architectural Brilliance The dining space is a visual symphony—60-foot glass expanses create an ethereal backdrop for massive, vibrant murals and floating art installations. The environment is not merely a restaurant but a curated sensory experience that elevates the dining journey. Service: The Emerging Potential While the service team exhibits raw enthusiasm, they have not yet achieved the polished choreography expected to match this establishment. Timing and tableside manner require refinement to match the kitchen's extraordinary precision. Tasting Highlights •Squid Ink Bun: Textural complexity •Squash & Truffle Agnolotti: Sublime seasonal interpretation •Green Cloud Dessert: Whimsical, technically impressive Recommendation A destination for the discerning gastronome. With focused service training, Dopamina could ascend to the pinnacle of Toronto's culinary scene.

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  4. Marina

    VIP

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best tasting menu + wine tasting menu pairing I’ve ever done. Ashley really knows her pairings!

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  5. bonnie

    VIP

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious and beautiful restaurant, with delicious and beautiful food. Wonderful service.

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  6. Vanessa J

    Toronto

    52 reviews

    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every dish was better than the last. We were surprised how quiet it was but it meant that we had all the attention from the servers and sommelier who were top notch. Highly recommend to check this new place out.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Montreal

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The overall experience was great. The food was outstanding. Ashley the maître d'/sommelier provided excellent service, knowledgeable and attentive. Well done We would expect a restaurant at this level to be busier on a Friday night, should have a long waiting list.

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  8. Keefer

    VIP

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible dining experience. Outstanding food. Beautiful space. Solid service.

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  9. David

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Underrated gem. The cuisine is what Michelin guides will call as "eclectic", with influences from all around the Mediterranean, East Asia, and Southeast Asia. Uni and ama ebi appetizer was beautifully presented in a transparent bowl, so that one can appreciate the different layers. The chocolate serenade dessert was my favourite, with an intense chocolate cream and "soil" softened by a refreshing raspberry sorbet. This combination is not novel but Dopamina balanced them better than any restaurant I've tried. The raw raspberry on the plate could have been better treated; it was bland in contrast. Service was muted and not rushed. Typical of fine dining restaurants, cutlery and dining ware was changed for every course. They transformed the space significantly from the previous occupants, which was a casual fast food place. It's a good value fine dining restaurant. Go before they get more attention or raise their prices.

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  10. Elliot

    VIP

    Toronto

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was very tasty and presentation was excellent. Ashley and team were great on recommendations and it was an excellent dining experience

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FAQs

Dopamina Restaurant is rated 4.9 stars by 16 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Dopamina Restaurant

832 Bay St., Toronto, ON M5S 1Z6

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Bay Street & College Street
  • Neighborhood
    Bay-Cloverhill
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary European, Eurasian, Spanish
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Non-Smoking
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