Very elevated Filipino cuisine still rooted in tradition. A great, fresh addition to the Toronto scene. The bar seating is quite comfortable unlike many. Gracious attentive service. A nice buzz in the room but you can easily chat with your companion.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Victoria SQ
Tried this place with high expectations but was gently let down. We did the a la carte menu and ended up spending around $425 after tax and tip with 3 people sharing everything. This is a decent spot if you're looking to catch up with a friend over a few drinks however, the overall experience for a celebratory dinner was not it. Here were the pros and cons:
1. Nothing tasted horrible. Everything tasted good at best and was presented creatively however, the flavours were a bit repetitive for me among the 4 plates (half of the menu excluding the cold bar and 3 dessert options) and 2 desserts we ordered.
2. We liked the unique twist on classic Filipino cuisine but left craving more selection. For a tapas style/sharing style restaurant, 8 plates to choose from is pretty thin especially if you're not ordering anything from the cold bar which had 8 options. I was also looking forward to spins on classic Filipino dishes like Chicken Adobo and Halo Halo which they did not have.
3. The drinks were great and there was a good variety of cocktails and mocktails. They claim the best espresso martini in Toronto which is a far reach but cute which the waiter also validated when we asked if it really was the best espresso martini in Toronto.
4. Service was mediocre once we sat down. They left us waiting for a table for about 15 minutes and acknowledged us twice; once to say they'll be right with us and second to ask us not to stand near the first table which was placed right beside the entrance. Mind you, there is no where to stand and wait when you enter the restaurant unless you're a party of 1. To add context to our wait, this was a Wednesday night, they were not packed and there were empty tables we could of been seated at faster. I did notice a positive shift in attitude as we were leaving when they realized we tipped 22% in hopes that would help them purchase more comfortable seating.
Overall, not a memorable restaurant but a good attempt at elevated Filipino cuisine. Definitely not fine dining despite the minimalistic Google pictures of their plates/dishes and prices comparable to Don Alfonso's lounge menu.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Alex Tompkins
Had the tasting menu and wine pairing. Amazing food and service. Drinks were fantastic. Price was high but very much worth it. Highly recommend.
Adrian Gerard
I recently had a reservation here that I unfortunately needed to cancel due to sudden illness. I contacted the restaurant to ask whether the cancellation fee could be waived. They replied that it could not be waived, which I understood. However, before I had the chance to respond or confirm that I still wanted to cancel, the reservation was cancelled on their end and I was charged a $100 cancellation fee.
My concern is not the existence of a cancellation policy, but the lack of opportunity to confirm my decision after learning the fee would apply. I later emailed with screenshots to explain the situation and request a review of the charge, but did not receive a response.
I was looking forward to dining here and hope this was simply a process issue rather than standard practice. Clearer communication and allowing guests to explicitly confirm cancellations would make for a much better customer experience.
Cameron Tranchell
Had an incredible experience at Mineral. The tasting menu was honestly one of the most exciting meals I’ve had in Toronto. Every course felt thoughtful, beautifully presented, and packed with bold Filipino-inspired flavours that were both comforting and elevated. The cocktails were just as impressive- get the calamansi papi, trust me on that!
If you’re into tasting menus and love exploring unique flavour profiles, Mineral is absolutely worth it. Already looking forward to going back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
S C
Tasting menu was absolutely incredible. Standouts were the ensaymada with the mushroom butter. Flavours of the dishes went so well with each other. Service was great too, everyone was very attentive and warm but not constantly bothering us. My only small con is that the lighting is not the best for photo. But the quality in the food is definitely there, I can definitely see myself coming here at least once or twice a year for date nights
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ashley Doton
First-time visit and Mineral did not disappoint! The staff made us feel right at home immediately with such a warm welcome. As for the food? Incredible. Every dish was a hit—truly to die for. If you’re looking for a 10/10 dining experience, this is it. Can’t wait to come again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jessie
From start to finish, all the foods were amazing. Not just served fancy, it surely was incredibly delicious! Glad we celebrated our anniversary here. It makes me proud that there's a filipino restaurant like this in Toronto :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Manisha Kadian
I went there with my friends. The food was so good and delicious, the ambience was very nice, and the service was great. Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mushroom Noodles
Anissa Ilyas
This place is insane, I don’t know how else to describe it. Everything was outstanding. We did their tasting menu and sat at the chefs table. The attention to detail is amazing. Every dish is unique, stunning and delicious.
We ordered all of the vegetarian dishes (5 at the moment) and enjoyed them all but I was more impressed by the mains (mushroom noodles and cauliflower), then was blown away by dessert. The service was wonderful, some of the best I've had in Toronto. I definitely recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Laura
We loved our dinner on Saturday. The staff are always amazing, and the food was beautiful and delicious. Thank you, Mineral!
Gladys
Great tasting menu... we had a chicken add on and lobster dumpling . It was tasty. We sat at the bar and we got to see their cocktails and they look delicious
YACHI
My reso was 715, arrived at 7. Not sure the reason, but the host wouldn't sit us until 715 despite the restaurant was half empty and our seats were ready and wasn't super busy either as a few server walked up and check in on me to see if they can help. But host still unwilling to take me to the seat until it's our reso time. Once we sat down, food and server were great!
Miguel
I visited Mineral for their Tuesday 7-course tasting menu and I was pretty disappointed. The food overall was fine, I would say somewhere between ok and good, but for $79 a person and awesome google rating, it didn’t come close to expectations. The Tartare was way too sour and the flavour profiles of the other dishes started to feel repetitive as the course went on. One of the courses was a brioche bun with butter…
The service and vibes were fantastic though. Very attentive, kind, and professional staff.
While none of the food was bad, I would not revisit.
Very elevated Filipino cuisine still rooted in tradition. A great, fresh addition to the Toronto scene. The bar seating is quite comfortable unlike many. Gracious attentive service. A nice buzz in the room but you can easily chat with your companion.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tried this place with high expectations but was gently let down. We did the a la carte menu and ended up spending around $425 after tax and tip with 3 people sharing everything. This is a decent spot if you're looking to catch up with a friend over a few drinks however, the overall experience for a celebratory dinner was not it. Here were the pros and cons:
1. Nothing tasted horrible. Everything tasted good at best and was presented creatively however, the flavours were a bit repetitive for me among the 4 plates (half of the menu excluding the cold bar and 3 dessert options) and 2 desserts we ordered.
2. We liked the unique twist on classic Filipino cuisine but left craving more selection. For a tapas style/sharing style restaurant, 8 plates to choose from is pretty thin especially if you're not ordering anything from the cold bar which had 8 options. I was also looking forward to spins on classic Filipino dishes like Chicken Adobo and Halo Halo which they did not have.
3. The drinks were great and there was a good variety of cocktails and mocktails. They claim the best espresso martini in Toronto which is a far reach but cute which the waiter also validated when we asked if it really was the best espresso martini in Toronto.
4. Service was mediocre once we sat down. They left us waiting for a table for about 15 minutes and acknowledged us twice; once to say they'll be right with us and second to ask us not to stand near the first table which was placed right beside the entrance. Mind you, there is no where to stand and wait when you enter the restaurant unless you're a party of 1. To add context to our wait, this was a Wednesday night, they were not packed and there were empty tables we could of been seated at faster. I did notice a positive shift in attitude as we were leaving when they realized we tipped 22% in hopes that would help them purchase more comfortable seating.
Overall, not a memorable restaurant but a good attempt at elevated Filipino cuisine. Definitely not fine dining despite the minimalistic Google pictures of their plates/dishes and prices comparable to Don Alfonso's lounge menu.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Had the tasting menu and wine pairing. Amazing food and service. Drinks were fantastic. Price was high but very much worth it. Highly recommend.
I recently had a reservation here that I unfortunately needed to cancel due to sudden illness. I contacted the restaurant to ask whether the cancellation fee could be waived. They replied that it could not be waived, which I understood. However, before I had the chance to respond or confirm that I still wanted to cancel, the reservation was cancelled on their end and I was charged a $100 cancellation fee.
My concern is not the existence of a cancellation policy, but the lack of opportunity to confirm my decision after learning the fee would apply. I later emailed with screenshots to explain the situation and request a review of the charge, but did not receive a response.
I was looking forward to dining here and hope this was simply a process issue rather than standard practice. Clearer communication and allowing guests to explicitly confirm cancellations would make for a much better customer experience.
Had an incredible experience at Mineral. The tasting menu was honestly one of the most exciting meals I’ve had in Toronto. Every course felt thoughtful, beautifully presented, and packed with bold Filipino-inspired flavours that were both comforting and elevated. The cocktails were just as impressive- get the calamansi papi, trust me on that!
If you’re into tasting menus and love exploring unique flavour profiles, Mineral is absolutely worth it. Already looking forward to going back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tasting menu was absolutely incredible. Standouts were the ensaymada with the mushroom butter. Flavours of the dishes went so well with each other. Service was great too, everyone was very attentive and warm but not constantly bothering us. My only small con is that the lighting is not the best for photo. But the quality in the food is definitely there, I can definitely see myself coming here at least once or twice a year for date nights
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First-time visit and Mineral did not disappoint! The staff made us feel right at home immediately with such a warm welcome. As for the food? Incredible. Every dish was a hit—truly to die for. If you’re looking for a 10/10 dining experience, this is it. Can’t wait to come again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
From start to finish, all the foods were amazing. Not just served fancy, it surely was incredibly delicious! Glad we celebrated our anniversary here. It makes me proud that there's a filipino restaurant like this in Toronto :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I went there with my friends. The food was so good and delicious, the ambience was very nice, and the service was great. Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mushroom Noodles
This place is insane, I don’t know how else to describe it. Everything was outstanding. We did their tasting menu and sat at the chefs table. The attention to detail is amazing. Every dish is unique, stunning and delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
We ordered all of the vegetarian dishes (5 at the moment) and enjoyed them all but I was more impressed by the mains (mushroom noodles and cauliflower), then was blown away by dessert. The service was wonderful, some of the best I've had in Toronto. I definitely recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
We loved our dinner on Saturday. The staff are always amazing, and the food was beautiful and delicious. Thank you, Mineral!
Great tasting menu... we had a chicken add on and lobster dumpling . It was tasty. We sat at the bar and we got to see their cocktails and they look delicious
My reso was 715, arrived at 7. Not sure the reason, but the host wouldn't sit us until 715 despite the restaurant was half empty and our seats were ready and wasn't super busy either as a few server walked up and check in on me to see if they can help. But host still unwilling to take me to the seat until it's our reso time. Once we sat down, food and server were great!
I visited Mineral for their Tuesday 7-course tasting menu and I was pretty disappointed. The food overall was fine, I would say somewhere between ok and good, but for $79 a person and awesome google rating, it didn’t come close to expectations. The Tartare was way too sour and the flavour profiles of the other dishes started to feel repetitive as the course went on. One of the courses was a brioche bun with butter…
The service and vibes were fantastic though. Very attentive, kind, and professional staff.
While none of the food was bad, I would not revisit.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
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