The Dorset

4.5

217 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

British

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2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Charming
Good for business meals
Good for groups

Inspired by the British coastline and countryside, Executive Chef Ryan Lister is excited to bring a taste of his culinary roots to downtown Toronto. Within The Dorset’s charming and airy interior, guests are warmly invited to wet their whistles (and their appetites) at the main floor bar; or settle in upstairs for an elevated à la carte or Chef’s tasting menu experience. Serving lunch, dinner and Sunday roast, The Dorset offers patrons a myriad of ways to enjoy seasonal, contemporary British cooking and cocktails.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
British
Hours of operation
Mon 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Tue, Wed 11:30 am–11:00 pm Thu, Fri 11:30 am–12:00 am Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(647) 288-4304
Website
https://www.thedorsetwellington.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Chef Ryan Lister

Location
457 Wellington St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1E7
Neighborhood
King West
Cross street
The Dorset is located on Wellington Street between Spadina and Portland.
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Accessible via the King and Spadina streetcar routes. The nearest subway station is Union.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 217 people are saying

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

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The Dorset offers an inviting British dining experience in Toronto, praised for its "excellent food," "beautiful decor," and "fantastic service." Guests love the "warm and intimate atmosphere," making it perfect for special occasions. Signature dishes like the fish and chips and the tasting menu receive rave reviews, along with the attentive and knowledgeable staff.

217 Reviews

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Andrew
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic lunch. The croquettes and the burger are both phenomenal!
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Christina
VIP
Toronto
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and excellent service, will be back for sure!
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Melissa
Toronto
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The ambiance is nice but the service was lacking. We started off with attentive service but as the night went on, we were left unattended and we had to flag down servers to little avail. It seemed like the servers were preoccupied with the tables with more guests who arrived later than us. Our drinks also arrived really late so we weren’t able to order more drinks during happy hour because by the time our servers arrived, happy hour was over. Due to a mediocre night, I likely won’t recommend or return again.
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Charlotte
Toronto
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We went for the Sunday Roast and the food was great and came out quickly. The service was also great. My only note is that the music in the upstairs dining area was (a) loud, especially considering it was not very busy at the time we were there (early dinner on a Sunday), and (b) not cohesive to the theme of the restaurant at all - the whole menu is British pub themed, as is the decor, and then they were just playing generic top 40/dance music. With some different music played at a bit lower volume, the whole environment would fit the theme of the menu, and it would be really outstanding! Would definitely return, just wanted to share one small note that could make a big difference for ambience.
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Mark
VIP
Toronto
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food and service. The lamb sirloin was to die for. And, first place I’ve been to where a cocktail was served in a teacup.
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Sean
Toronto
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The service was excellent. I was thrilled with the attentiveness of the staff, from start to finish – they were there when we needed them, but were not underfoot during our meal. My date was not thrilled by her meal, but I thought mine was well above par. The ambiance is that of an upscale English pub. We dined downstairs, so I can't speak to the dining room experience upstairs.
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great restaurant to bring clients to. Loved the ambience. Loved the decor. Food was delicious!
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Matthew
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chef Charlie was a great presence in the dining room by coming out and explaining the first course. Everything was well executed and will back for sure.
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PAUL
VIP
Toronto
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed their happy hour cocktails and small plates. Several large groups, including an Office Chrismas party were present but the staff were very attentive. Would visit again.
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fayj
VIP
Toronto
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful decor. Excellent service. Food is good but not great. Need more wine by the bottle in the $65 to $70 range. Would definitely recommend The Dorset.
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The Dorset is rated 4.5 stars by 217 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

457 Wellington St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1E7

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Cross street
The Dorset is located on Wellington Street between Spadina and Portland.
Neighborhood
King West
Hours of operation
Mon 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Tue, Wed 11:30 am–11:00 pm Thu, Fri 11:30 am–12:00 am Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
British
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Accessible via the King and Spadina streetcar routes. The nearest subway station is Union.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Ryan Lister
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.thedorsetwellington.com/
Phone number
(647) 288-4304

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