It was my first visit to Punch,the first britisb indian restaurant of its kind in Toronto. The dining experience exceeded my expectations. The fusion of flavors was exceptionally well-balanced, showcasing both British and Indian influences while maintaining their authentic flavor. I look forward to visit again. Thanks for the kind hospitality
Jeff
The room is gorgeous, the food was innovative, delicious, sophisticated, and yet still retained a warm family feeling. Excellent service from a crew with dozens of years of experience in Toronto fine dining. Perfect level of attention to detail while maintaining a welcoming spirit. The GM and executive chef moved freely around the room making people feel welcome, and even offering little treats to the children. It was an all around excellent experience.
Cagla
It was a terrific experience from start to finish! The food was delicious, the service outstanding, and the ambience wonderful. Every dish we had was absolutely delightful. We're so glad we chose this place to celebrate our 11th anniversary. Special thanks to Sheldon — an amazing gentleman!
Sohnee
What an amazing place! It's in a gorgeous space that feels both airy and intimate. The service is as outstanding, with a lot of attention paid to little details. The food was delicious. It's all tempered down spice but full in flavour, so approachable for even timid palettes. I celebrated my birthday there and it was a memorable dinner. I'll definitely be returning again!
Ali
Punch offers a genuinely unique and memorable dining experience, blending classic British cuisine with vibrant Indian flavours and flair. The atmosphere is beautiful—elegant, warm, and inviting, with a "secret club" feel thanks to the gorgeous wood finishes and leather banquettes. The menu is creative, successfully pulling off the Indo-British fusion. Highlights include the vibrant Mumbai Chat-Slaw, the excellently executed Beef Wellington (with a subtle cumin and cardamom twist on the jus), and the pitch-perfect Fish and Chips (super light batter and a fantastic side curry sauce). Don't skip dessert; the Tableside Chai Chocolate Mousse is a masterpiece of silky texture and balanced flavour. While we adored the concept of the Indian Spiced Scotch Egg, a minor note on texture suggests it would be perfect if served immediately fresh from the fryer. Service was excellent and professional. Our server, Carl, was attentive and knowledgeable, ensuring our table was perfectly maintained. We especially appreciated Chef Kulkarni addressing a minor inconsistency with a thoughtful, complimentary Masala Chai. Punch is a sophisticated and delicious spot for anyone seeking a truly innovative menu. Highly recommended!
Audrey
Dining at Punch felt like stepping into a scene from the British Indian times regal, nostalgic, yet warmly Indian. The chaat coleslaw was a clever, refreshing twist on tradition, while the samosas were crisp and perfectly spiced. The chicken biryani delivered rich, authentic flavor, and the grilled sea bream stole the show it was light, delicate, and beautifully executed. The shrimp fell short, but the service and ambiance made up for it. A full house on a Tuesday night, gracious staff, and an air of understated elegance.
Fiona
This restaurant was fantastic. Ambience beautiful, food was out of this world and I am a foodie. We met the owner and the GM/Sommelier, both wonderful and committed to delivering an amazing experience. Masaki served us and she was very attentive and excellent. This will be my new favorite Toronto Restaurant and would highly recommend this if you want a unique and wonderful dining experience.
Sanshi
Really good experience. Melody who served us was very sweet and gave us the best experience for our dining. The food was really good and fine.
Tilly
It's rare in Toronto to find a restaurant nailing a unique concept straight off the bat. As a British person I got those nostalgic home flavors with a twist!
BEVERLY
Our server, Josh, was very attentive and professional while having a good sense of humour. He remembered our names throughout the evening, and was very helpful while we were choosing our dishes- which were amazing! The restaurant had only been open for a week and it was full , so understandably, the kitchen was a little challenged keeping up. . No problem, Josh or a manager would arrive with a little something to keep us happy. It was a lovely evening and we'll be back soon, probably with friends so that we can try more dishes! And the place is gorgeous!
Food quality was overall very enjoyable. Management dealt with our single issue extremely well. Our server was a bit rough around the edges. Ambiance was wonderful. Definitely worth a visit and would go back.
rupa
The culinary offerings were average, though the cocktails were excellent. We encountered a mixed experience with the staff, some being impolite while others were pleasant. Additionally, there was a discrepancy with our OpenTable reservation, they had no record of our reservation even though we had a confirmation email from them.
Larry
Our evening fare was exceptional. We started with the Scotch Egg and Mumbai Chat Slaw, followed by the Butter Chicken Pot Pie and the Beef Wellington which was cooked to perfection! For dessert we enjoyed the Eaton Mess which we will never forget...sounds odd but a real artful delicacy. Our server Misaki was very attentive and made our evening one to remember.
Jonathan
The creativeness of the food was unbelievable, the freshness of the ingredient, it was superb. Our server Sheldon took the most care of our group, going above and beyond, this is not seen often!
Dheeksha
I would say i had the best experience in Punch! Driving all the way from Ottawa was very worth! Cannot wait to be back again!!!!
It was my first visit to Punch,the first britisb indian restaurant of its kind in Toronto. The dining experience exceeded my expectations. The fusion of flavors was exceptionally well-balanced, showcasing both British and Indian influences while maintaining their authentic flavor. I look forward to visit again. Thanks for the kind hospitality
The room is gorgeous, the food was innovative, delicious, sophisticated, and yet still retained a warm family feeling. Excellent service from a crew with dozens of years of experience in Toronto fine dining. Perfect level of attention to detail while maintaining a welcoming spirit. The GM and executive chef moved freely around the room making people feel welcome, and even offering little treats to the children. It was an all around excellent experience.
It was a terrific experience from start to finish! The food was delicious, the service outstanding, and the ambience wonderful. Every dish we had was absolutely delightful. We're so glad we chose this place to celebrate our 11th anniversary. Special thanks to Sheldon — an amazing gentleman!
What an amazing place! It's in a gorgeous space that feels both airy and intimate. The service is as outstanding, with a lot of attention paid to little details. The food was delicious. It's all tempered down spice but full in flavour, so approachable for even timid palettes. I celebrated my birthday there and it was a memorable dinner. I'll definitely be returning again!
Punch offers a genuinely unique and memorable dining experience, blending classic British cuisine with vibrant Indian flavours and flair. The atmosphere is beautiful—elegant, warm, and inviting, with a "secret club" feel thanks to the gorgeous wood finishes and leather banquettes. The menu is creative, successfully pulling off the Indo-British fusion. Highlights include the vibrant Mumbai Chat-Slaw, the excellently executed Beef Wellington (with a subtle cumin and cardamom twist on the jus), and the pitch-perfect Fish and Chips (super light batter and a fantastic side curry sauce). Don't skip dessert; the Tableside Chai Chocolate Mousse is a masterpiece of silky texture and balanced flavour. While we adored the concept of the Indian Spiced Scotch Egg, a minor note on texture suggests it would be perfect if served immediately fresh from the fryer. Service was excellent and professional. Our server, Carl, was attentive and knowledgeable, ensuring our table was perfectly maintained. We especially appreciated Chef Kulkarni addressing a minor inconsistency with a thoughtful, complimentary Masala Chai. Punch is a sophisticated and delicious spot for anyone seeking a truly innovative menu. Highly recommended!
Dining at Punch felt like stepping into a scene from the British Indian times regal, nostalgic, yet warmly Indian. The chaat coleslaw was a clever, refreshing twist on tradition, while the samosas were crisp and perfectly spiced. The chicken biryani delivered rich, authentic flavor, and the grilled sea bream stole the show it was light, delicate, and beautifully executed. The shrimp fell short, but the service and ambiance made up for it. A full house on a Tuesday night, gracious staff, and an air of understated elegance.
This restaurant was fantastic. Ambience beautiful, food was out of this world and I am a foodie. We met the owner and the GM/Sommelier, both wonderful and committed to delivering an amazing experience. Masaki served us and she was very attentive and excellent. This will be my new favorite Toronto Restaurant and would highly recommend this if you want a unique and wonderful dining experience.
Really good experience. Melody who served us was very sweet and gave us the best experience for our dining. The food was really good and fine.
It's rare in Toronto to find a restaurant nailing a unique concept straight off the bat. As a British person I got those nostalgic home flavors with a twist!
Our server, Josh, was very attentive and professional while having a good sense of humour. He remembered our names throughout the evening, and was very helpful while we were choosing our dishes- which were amazing! The restaurant had only been open for a week and it was full , so understandably, the kitchen was a little challenged keeping up. . No problem, Josh or a manager would arrive with a little something to keep us happy. It was a lovely evening and we'll be back soon, probably with friends so that we can try more dishes! And the place is gorgeous!
Restaurantji Recommends
Food quality was overall very enjoyable. Management dealt with our single issue extremely well. Our server was a bit rough around the edges. Ambiance was wonderful. Definitely worth a visit and would go back.
The culinary offerings were average, though the cocktails were excellent. We encountered a mixed experience with the staff, some being impolite while others were pleasant. Additionally, there was a discrepancy with our OpenTable reservation, they had no record of our reservation even though we had a confirmation email from them.
Our evening fare was exceptional. We started with the Scotch Egg and Mumbai Chat Slaw, followed by the Butter Chicken Pot Pie and the Beef Wellington which was cooked to perfection! For dessert we enjoyed the Eaton Mess which we will never forget...sounds odd but a real artful delicacy. Our server Misaki was very attentive and made our evening one to remember.
The creativeness of the food was unbelievable, the freshness of the ingredient, it was superb. Our server Sheldon took the most care of our group, going above and beyond, this is not seen often!
I would say i had the best experience in Punch! Driving all the way from Ottawa was very worth! Cannot wait to be back again!!!!
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