View the VIBE Toronto
  • Cool Vibes
    • Cool Vibes
    • Gift Guides
    • Eats+Drinks
    • Travel+Hotels
    • Health+Fitness
    • Style+Beauty
    • Life+Culture
    • Dating+Relationships
    • Events+Nightlife
    • Cannabis
  • Best in The 6ix
    • Best in The 6ix
    • Restaurants
    • Hotels
    • Things to do
    • Coffee Shops
    • Spas + Beauty
    • Barbershops
    • Retail
  • City Life
    • City Life
    • Pride
    • #TTCLife
    • #BossLife
    • #DatingLife
    • Seen+Heard
    • COVID-19
    • Quarantine Chronicles
    • Submit a Q.C. Post
  • Going Down
    • Today
    • This Week
    • This Month
    • Submit an Event
SPACES Yorkville
Join In
6K Likes
12K Followers
22K Followers
150 Followers
  • Masthead
  • Send Us A Tip
  • Advertise
Subscribe
View the VIBE Toronto
View the VIBE Toronto View the VIBE Toronto
  • Cool Vibes
    • Cool Vibes
    • Gift Guides
    • Eats+Drinks
    • Travel+Hotels
    • Health+Fitness
    • Style+Beauty
    • Life+Culture
    • Dating+Relationships
    • Events+Nightlife
    • Cannabis
  • Best in The 6ix
    • Best in The 6ix
    • Restaurants
    • Hotels
    • Things to do
    • Coffee Shops
    • Spas + Beauty
    • Barbershops
    • Retail
  • City Life
    • City Life
    • Pride
    • #TTCLife
    • #BossLife
    • #DatingLife
    • Seen+Heard
    • COVID-19
    • Quarantine Chronicles
    • Submit a Q.C. Post
  • Going Down
    • Today
    • This Week
    • This Month
    • Submit an Event
  • Eats+Drinks
  • VIBE Reviews

The VIBE inside Est, a new contemporary DT tasting menu restaurant

  • Steven Branco
  • September 11, 2019
  • 3 minute read
Total
3
Shares
3
0
0
0
0
0

Serving Up Contemporary Canadian Cuisine

VIBE Rating:

Est restaurant is the new hotspot along Toronto’s Riverside community on Queen St. East showcasing Canada’s finest ingredients. The restaurant prides itself on its style of having a progressive tasting menu, instead of the typical à la carte menu. There are options for both a traditional and vegan menu, each priced at $90.  Est is spearheaded by Chef Sean MacDonald – one of Canada’s youngest and rising stars in the culinary industry.

The Eats at Est

The dishes are all very well presented, and taste just as good as they look. It’s clear from each bite that the neighbourhood is one of the primary sources of inspiration. The items like pork belly, red pepper chips, prawn hot dogs have a cute presentation with a delicious taste to match. These small-plate options can be found on the bar menu, which happens to be à la carte.

Est restaurant Toronto View the VIBE review
Beef with Prawn Butter. Photo: Courtesy of Est

Grilled Cabbage with Squid

This is the first course on the tasting menu, which is charred cabbage accompanied with B.C. squid.

Est restaurant Toronto View the VIBE review
Grilled Cabbage with Squid. Photo: Courtesy of Est

Fresh Tomato

The second course consists of heirloom tomatoes and herbs.

Est restaurant Toronto View the VIBE review
Fresh Tomato. Photo: Courtesy of Est

Potato Dumpling

The third course features potato dumplings in a cultured butter sauce that’s been emulsified in dried potato skins and bay leaf, garnished with chives.

Est restaurant Toronto View the VIBE review
Potato Dumplings. Photo: Courtesy of Est

Cod

Spiced almond based sauce with ling cod. Similar to a white mole.

Est restaurant Toronto View the VIBE review
Cod with Spiced Almond. Photo: Steven Branco, View The VIBE

Beef or duck

There are two options when it comes to the fifth course on the tasting menu: you could opt for the beef or the Dry Aged Duck Breast.

Est restaurant Toronto View the VIBE review
Dry Aged Duck Breast. Photo: Courtesy of Est

Don’t Forget Dessert…

For dessert, the traditional menu comes with the Vanilla and Mint ice cream with Hazelnut and Banana Crumble. The Ube Poppyseed Rice Pudding is the item served on the vegan tasting menu.

Est restaurant Toronto View the VIBE review
Vanilla and Mint ice cream. Photo: Courtesy of Est

The Drinks at Est restaurant in Toronto

When it comes to the drinks, each set menu has the perfect wine pairing that is specifically designed to go with the dishes for either $75 or $110. Customers can also experience some of the restaurant’s original cocktails from the separate bar menu.

The Looks inside Est restaurant

The theme of the restaurant focuses on chic minimalism and a neutral color palette to align with the sensory experience. The dim lighting is a great touch that goes well with the overall design. The glassware is also quite stunning and makes for a gorgeous visual appearance. But what really amazed us were the details. From the baskets underneath each bench seat for you to store your things so they don’t take up space beside you, to the infused alcohol bottles on the shelves, to the new cutlery paired for every course. Just stunning!

Est restaurant Toronto View the VIBE review
Photo: Courtesy of Est

The VIBE at Est restaurant in Toronto

Without a doubt, this place is the new date night hotspot on the lower east end of #The6ix. With a very reasonable price point, even with the wine pairing, this place will WOW any date, without breaking the bank. But unlike many other chef’s tastings, or fine dining restaurants, bring an appetite. “Casually-classy”, that’s what I’d call it. Stunning details, and food, without too many frills.

Est restaurant Toronto View the VIBE review
Photo: Courtesy of Est

Location:  729 Queen St. East
Contact: 416.792.1000, Website
Community:  Riverside, Queen East
Crowd: Mixed, Date Night
Delivery: Available
Reservations: Tock

Have you been to Est restaurant in Toronto? Let us know what you think below, and tag us in your photos, use #TorontoVIBE, or slip them into our DMs @ViewtheVIBE for a chance to be featured online and on our social.


Credits:

Contributing Writer: Revathy Rajan
VIBE Critics: Francis Chang, Steven Branco

Review Scorecard
  • Food Quality
  • Food Timeliness
  • Food Creativity
  • Decor
  • Drink Quality
  • Drink Creativity
  • Service
  • Location
  • Cleanliness
  • Washroom
4.5

Overall VIBE

Truly amazing overall VIBE. Perfect for date nights with an elegant atmosphere. The food is amazing, and very timely. Definitely a must-visit spot!

  • Website
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • Reservations
Total
3
Shares
Like 3
Tweet 0
Pin it 0
Like 0
Share 0
Share 0
Related Topics
  • Canadian
  • Chef's Tasting
  • date night
  • Est
  • Est on Queen
  • Fine Dining
  • modern contemporary
  • Queen East
  • Restaurant Review
  • riverside
  • tasting menu
  • vibe review
Steven Branco
Steven Branco

Steven Branco is the fearless leader and Creative Director of STAMINA Group, Editorial Director of View the VIBE, and former Editor-in-Chief of SWAGGER Magazine. A serial entrepreneur, published international photographer, and On-Air Men's Lifestyle Expert. Always following the latest trends in men's fashion, tech, and cars. If you don't find him glued to his phone, he may be sun bathing on the hots sands of a sun destination.

Stay in the Know

Subscribe now to our new Weekly VIBE newsletter

RELATED
View Post
  • Eats+Drinks

10 Tim Hortons Secret Menu Items You Have to Try

  • Sydnee Condon
  • March 4, 2021
Ramen
View Post
  • Eats+Drinks

Ramen for Breaky? Local Hotspot Now Offering All Day Breakfast Ramen

  • Revathy Rajan
  • March 2, 2021
View Post
  • Eats+Drinks

Starbucks Launches New Spring Menu–Including 2 New Vegan Drinks

  • Sydnee Condon
  • March 2, 2021
Trending Posts
  • 1
    • Eats+Drinks
    Starbucks Launches New Spring Menu–Including 2 New Vegan Drinks
    • Sydnee Condon
    • 2 min
  • 2
    • City Life
    Why the Toronto Condo Market WILL Bounce Back
    • Heather Hadden
    • 2 min
  • 3
    • Eats+Drinks
    10 Tim Hortons Secret Menu Items You Have to Try
    • Sydnee Condon
    • 3 min
  • 4
    • Style+Beauty
    New Winter Beauty Product Launches To Have On Your Radar
    • Blair Stutz
    • 5 min
SPACES Yorkville
ADVERTISE WITH US
Learn about our
partnership opportunities.

Inquire Now

 

LATEST NEWS
SPACES Yorkville
GOING DOWN:
« March 2021 » loading...
M T W T F S S
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
Mon 08

Story Planet: Constellation Adult Writing Workshop Series

February 13 @ 1:00 pm - March 27 @ 4:00 pm
Sat 13

Wishing Well: A Virtual Wellness Series – Cooking Class with Mark Gamasan

March 13 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Fri 19

Digital Marketing Strategies For Small Businesses

March 19 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Stay in the Know

Subscribe to our new Weekly VIBE newsletter now.

View the VIBE
View the VIBE, partially owned, and operated by STAMINA Group Inc., launched in 2010 as a video restaurant and spa guide, later evolving into a recognized digital Toronto-lifestyle authority, producing fun, edgy and informational editorial content. Establishing itself as a voice for restaurant reviews, trending stories, and excellent vibe videos.
Learn More
Partner Network

SWAGGER Magazine, North America’s
Online Men‘s Luxury Lifestyle Magazine.

Divine.ca, Canada’s Bilingual Online
Women’s Lifestyle Magazine.

WanderEater.com, leading those wandering aimlessly for food.

GTA Lifestyle Magazines, for all things GTA for the most affluent.

Part of the STAMINA Group
of brands.

Learn More

Navigation
  • Cool Vibes
    • Cool Vibes
    • Gift Guides
    • Eats+Drinks
    • Travel+Hotels
    • Health+Fitness
    • Style+Beauty
    • Life+Culture
    • Dating+Relationships
    • Events+Nightlife
    • Cannabis
  • Best in The 6ix
    • Best in The 6ix
    • Restaurants
    • Hotels
    • Things to do
    • Coffee Shops
    • Spas + Beauty
    • Barbershops
    • Retail
  • City Life
    • City Life
    • Pride
    • #TTCLife
    • #BossLife
    • #DatingLife
    • Seen+Heard
    • COVID-19
    • Quarantine Chronicles
    • Submit a Q.C. Post
  • Going Down
    • Today
    • This Week
    • This Month
    • Submit an Event
View the VIBE Toronto
  • Contact
  • Masthead
  • Subscribe
  • Send us a Tip
  • Legal
  • © 2020, STAMINA Group
The leading VIBE authority of The 6ix - Online Lifestyle Magazine

Input your search keywords and press Enter.