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TRIO, Waterloo, ON

TRIO

4.9
4.9
1480 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
International

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
Formerly know as King Street Trio, TRIO Restaurant is a part of our evolution.

Visit our rejuvenated dining room & experience the best Waterloo Region has to offer. Chef Kyle and his team have been dreaming of ways to excite your palate! From Wagyu beef to the freshest fish & local produce, to our multi-course Tasting Menu, we are thrilled to have you back. Benoit, our restaurant manager, continues to build a wonderful selection of wines from around the world, with particular love for France. Wine pairing is offered with our Tasting Menu or just chose from our consignment focused wine list. Most of our wines are unique to our venue.

Theme nights are offered every two weeks on Wednesday's. These fun & flavour filled nights create an experience that will take you away from France to Mexico to Italy. Our theme nights are available for you every other week on Wednesday's.

We look forward to your visit!


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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    International, Steak, Fish
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–10:45 pm
  • Phone number
    (519) 804-9989
  • Website
    http://www.kingstreettrio.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Kyle Rennie
  • Private party facilities
    Our venue is available for private groups from 30-50. If you would like more information please contact us directly by telephone or email brian@kingstreettrio.com
  • Location
    40 King St. South, Waterloo, ON N2J 2W8
  • Neighborhood
    Waterloo
  • Cross street
    Waterloo Square
  • Parking details
    There is convenient parking off Regina St. Please take Erb or Bridgeport to Regina and go south (right off Erb, left off Bridgeport) to the two city lots that are free after 5 PM, beside Paul Puncher Men's Wear. Follow the walkway through to King Street.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Trio Tasting Menu

    CA$145.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Our Trio Tasting Menu is a offered daily Tuesday through Saturday. The Trio Tasting Menu allows you the chance to experience many of the menu items we offer daily in a wonderful, relaxed way. Chef Kyle & his team build flavours & textures to please the palate. Benoit provides exceptional & unique wine pairings, for an additional $70/$85 per guest, from around the world. Reserve your Trio Tasting Experience & treat yourself !
    Trio Tasting Menu Photo

  • Winter's Favourite Night

    CA$125.00 per person

    Nov 27, 2024 only
    The onset of fall frosts and fallen leaves doesn’t have to be all darkness and cold. In fact, winter is a time to dig deep into our pantries and unearth the bounty of the fall harvest. Root vegetables and bubbling soups, cream sauces and tender meats, winter is about staying warm and reconnecting with our inner hygge. Join us at Trio to celebrate, rather than denigrate, winter’s arrival with all the comforts and flavours of rich home cooking. 4 courses / 4 wines. Unfortunately substitutions are not available on Theme nights. We apologize for any inconvenience.
    Winter's Favourite Night Photo

  • Trio Tasting Tuesday

    CA$95.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Tasting nights are designed to give the kitchen team the space & opportunity to experiment with new dishes intended for the regular menu & tasting menu. We regret substitutions are not available on Tasting Tuesdays. This 4-course menu will allow you to enjoy our Tasting menu at a lower cost but certainly not a lower quality!
    Trio Tasting Tuesday Photo

Menu

Seasonal Mocktails

  • Sealed With a Kiss CA$8.00

    Cranberry Juice, Crème de Violette, Simple Syrup, Lime juice.

    • Berry FusionCA$8.00

      Raspberry Juice, Cranberry Juice, Pineapple Juice, Rose Syrup

      • FlashbackCA$8.00

        Coconut Milk, Pineapple & lime Juice, Strawberry & Basil Syrup, Simple Syrup.

        • Citrus Refresher CA$8.00

          Ginger, Lemongrass, Lychee, Lemon & Lime Juice, Soda Water.

          • My SweetCA$8.00

            Ice Tea, Cranberry Juice, Honey Rosemary Syrup, Pineapple Juice.

            Last updated: April 12, 2024

            What 1,480 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
            • 4.9Food
            • 4.9Service
            • 4.8Ambience
            • 4.4Value

            Noise • Moderate

            Loved For

            • Toronto / Ontario

              Best Overall

            • Toronto / Ontario

              Great for fine wines

            • Toronto / Ontario

              Good for special occasions

            • Toronto / Ontario

              International

            • Southern Ontario

              Best Overall

            • Southern Ontario

              Best Food

            • Southern Ontario

              Best Service

            • Southern Ontario

              Great for fine wines

            • Southern Ontario

              Romantic

            • Southern Ontario

              Good for special occasions

            Review summary

            AI-generated from verified diner reviews
            Trio delivers an unforgettable dining experience with "incredibly presented" dishes and "outstanding" service, perfect for celebrations. The tasting menu is a highlight, offering "creative tastes" and "perfect presentation." Guests rave about Benoit's exceptional hospitality, making each visit memorable. It's a "favourite fine dining restaurant" in the region, with a stellar reputation for both food and wine pairings.

            1,480 Reviews

            1. Bruce

              Toronto

              6 reviews

              5.0

              6 reviews

              Dined 2 days ago

              1. Overall 5
              2. Food 5
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 5
              Yet again, Benoit, Jordan, and team made us feel beyond VIP. If I had a “call a friend” for best restaurant experiences, I’m calling Trio and this team. Thank you.

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            2. Ryan

              Toronto

              28 reviews

              4.0

              28 reviews

              Dined 7 days ago

              1. Overall 4
              2. Food 4
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 4
              Very pleasant, eager and genuine service. Upscale flavours, with tremendous care and precision applied to the preparation and execution. Minimalist menu, which is necessary for this style of dining. Proteins/mains are possibly 4 ounces. Portion size is not listed on the menu for any of the mains, it is not a full chop or steak, you receive 2, perfectly cooked slices of beef possibly 3 slices for pork. Quality and precision is not cheap but for 80 dollars for the flat Iron steak, I felt very underwhelmed by the portion size. Spectacular taste but borderline tiny portion.

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            3. William

              Toronto

              1 review

              5.0

              1 review

              Dined 7 days ago

              1. Overall 5
              2. Food 5
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 5
              We tried the TAST last night for me birthday, it is Top notch, in my opinion Trio is the best restaurant in K-W region.

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            4. Kevin

              Toronto

              24 reviews

              5.0

              24 reviews

              Dined on November 9, 2024

              1. Overall 5
              2. Food 5
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 5
              We visit trio restaurant in uptown Waterloo for special occasions whether a small business meeting or special family event , and have been visiting since it opened in downtown Kitchener some twenty five years ago. The atmosphere, service, and food is always great . Frankly in my humble opinion it’s arguably the best fine dining restaurant in Ontario .

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            5. Kevin

              Toronto

              1 review

              5.0

              1 review

              Dined on November 9, 2024

              1. Overall 5
              2. Food 5
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 5
              Absolutely fantastic experience! Best food I've had in years.

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            6. Trevor

              Toronto

              1 review

              5.0

              1 review

              Dined on November 8, 2024

              1. Overall 5
              2. Food 5
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 5
              Fantastic food and service. Will definitely be going back. 

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            7. Chelsey

              Toronto

              1 review

              5.0

              1 review

              Dined on November 2, 2024

              1. Overall 5
              2. Food 5
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 5
              Amazing food, exceptional service, beautiful night! This is the best restaurant in KW by far. Their tasting menu is very reasonable for what you get, and never disappoints!

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            8. andrew

              Toronto

              2 reviews

              5.0

              2 reviews

              Dined on November 2, 2024

              1. Overall 5
              2. Food 5
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 5
              The food and service was outstanding . Flavours were off the chart. Small menu but be assured that everything on was the highest of quality. Everything was prepared fresh so be prepared for a bit longer of a dinning experience.

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            9. Lisa

              Toronto

              1 review

              5.0

              1 review

              Dined on October 26, 2024

              1. Overall 5
              2. Food 5
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 5
              Awesome food and a great manager. They went above and beyond for service and made my son’s graduation dinner very special! I would gladly go there again.

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            10. Jeff

              Toronto

              1 review

              5.0

              1 review

              Dined on October 23, 2024

              1. Overall 5
              2. Food 5
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 4
              Fantastic dining experience. Food was amazing, cooked and presented to perfection. Service was wonderful, attention to detail exceptional! We were celebrating our anniversary and would absolutely recommend this fine Resturant to anyone looking for a great night out to remember!

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            FAQs

            TRIO is rated 4.9 stars by 1480 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 PM
            Booked 8 times today
            Experiences are available.
            Google Map for TRIO

            40 King St. South, Waterloo, ON N2J 2W8

            Additional information

            • Cross street
              Waterloo Square
            • Neighborhood
              Waterloo
            • Hours of operation
              Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–10:45 pm
            • Price
              CAN$51 and over
            • Cuisines
              International, Steak, Fish
            • Dining style
              Fine Dining
            • Dress code
              Smart Casual
            • Parking details
              There is convenient parking off Regina St. Please take Erb or Bridgeport to Regina and go south (right off Erb, left off Bridgeport) to the two city lots that are free after 5 PM, beside Paul Puncher Men's Wear. Follow the walkway through to King Street.
            • Payment options
              AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
            • Executive chef
              Kyle Rennie
            • Additional
              Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
            • Website
              http://www.kingstreettrio.com/
            • Phone number
              (519) 804-9989
            • Private party facilities
              Our venue is available for private groups from 30-50. If you would like more information please contact us directly by telephone or email brian@kingstreettrio.com

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