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DYNE
DYNE presents itself as a globally accented Iberian and Asian menu drawing vibrancy from the culinary brightness of both its chefs and the city.
The plates are a union of ideals from various regions creating inspired dishes rooted in traditional techniques. Our philosophy involves stimulating textures, flavours and colours that are present throughout our menu bringing forth a modern, balanced and seasonal approach.
A city as culturally diverse as Toronto demands a strong culinary contribution that is reflective and shares it's model.
DYNE does just that with a stylishly modest and characteristically muted space that invites a relaxed vibe to sample our shared plates and tempting cocktails.
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The plates are a union of ideals from various regions creating inspired dishes rooted in traditional techniques. Our philosophy involves stimulating textures, flavours and colours that are present throughout our menu bringing forth a modern, balanced and seasonal approach.
A city as culturally diverse as Toronto demands a strong culinary contribution that is reflective and shares it's model.
DYNE does just that with a stylishly modest and characteristically muted space that invites a relaxed vibe to sample our shared plates and tempting cocktails.
52 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Rating Breakdown 52 reviews
5 stars
(18)
4 stars
(27)
3 stars
(7)
2 stars
(0)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(42)
- special occasion(29)
- neighborhood gem(24)
- romantic(24)
- good for groups(18)
- hot spot(8)
DYNE Reviews List
Review 1 for DYNE
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Never Disappoints
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent Food
Excellent Service
Just Excellent"
Excellent Service
Just Excellent"
Dined on 5/16/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 2 for DYNE
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The seating was placed one next to each other although there were plenty of empty seats. So it was too noisy."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 3 for DYNE
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A wonderful evening at Dyne
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We used a Groupon here for a Friday night dinner. The whole experience was wonderful. Our server was extremely helpful with the menu and attentive, even though we were using a Groupon. The menu is quite extensive, with many interesting appetizer selections and entre options, with excellent dessert choices too.
The pappardelle was amazing, with a succulent broth and tender pasta, for $14, very good value. The lobster salad was also outstanding. Both mains of Cornish hen and halibut were beautifully presented and wonderfully flavoured. The dessert we ordered with the dolce de leche ice cream was unusual and tasty.
We would return there and have already recommended it to friends."
The pappardelle was amazing, with a succulent broth and tender pasta, for $14, very good value. The lobster salad was also outstanding. Both mains of Cornish hen and halibut were beautifully presented and wonderfully flavoured. The dessert we ordered with the dolce de leche ice cream was unusual and tasty.
We would return there and have already recommended it to friends."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 4 for DYNE
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great neighbour dinning
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We recently had the pleasure of dinning at DYNE and had a very pleasant time. The restaurant has a great modern decor. When we were there it was not very busy so it was quiet and we could actually talk to each other without raising our voices. The food was well prepared and presented. The portions for the mains were on the small size, however the flavours were very intense. Wine selection was good and fair value. In all the experience was a good one and we'd go back."
Dined on 5/14/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for DYNE
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very nice experience
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I had a Living Social deal and visited Dyne for the first time. Staff was friendly and helpful and the food was great."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 6 for DYNE
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Nice place and excellent food. One inconvenience - parking is difficult, I got a parking ticket for having parked on Tranby Ave."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 7 for DYNE
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
awesome cold lobster appetizer
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The cold lobster appetizer was fantastic - and not even because of the lobster. Shrimp would have worked fine, as it's the mix of ingredients (papaya, avocado, vinegrette) that makes the dish super tasty!"
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
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Review 8 for DYNE
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A new favourite!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Easily one of the better meals I've had in Toronto over the past year!
On the pricier side but well worth it.
Food and service were excellent!
On the pricier side but well worth it.
Food and service were excellent!
I recommend: crudo (9/10), lobster salad (9/10), duck (9/10), hamachi (10/10), galado (9/10)
House wine is also great."
Dined on 20/04/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, hot spot
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Review 9 for DYNE
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
kudos!
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Delightful experience! We had the pan de Sal (warm, good but needed more cheese topping), eggplant (reminded me of mom's cooking), sardine (good on its own without the potato and sausage), Cornish hen (an option of steamed rice vs. potato would have brought this dish over the top), and mackerel (light and tasty). Good selection of wines! Service seemed frazzled say times, but overall an enjoyable evening!"
Dined on 13/04/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 10 for DYNE
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food, service, noise level
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food, service, noise level and general ambience were lovely and we'd go back for sure."
Dined on 06/04/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 11 for DYNE
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
They really need to work on
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"They really need to work on the service:
- We had to wait a very long time for our drinks and food
- They brought us the wrong appetizer, which was suppose to be for the table beside us and when we mentioned it is for the table beside us they took it back to the kitchen and took another 10 mins to bring the same appetizers for the poor couple beside us.
- We had to wait a very long time for our drinks and food
- They brought us the wrong appetizer, which was suppose to be for the table beside us and when we mentioned it is for the table beside us they took it back to the kitchen and took another 10 mins to bring the same appetizers for the poor couple beside us.
- Food quality was excellet"
Dined on 06/04/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 12 for DYNE
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Love everything there but
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Love everything there but it's a little bit pricy"
Dined on 29/03/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 13 for DYNE
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food was just superb.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was just superb. Service fantastic. Would definitely come back again."
Dined on 25/03/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 14 for DYNE
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The 'ambiance' was impacted
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The 'ambiance' was impacted this visit by the fact that there were few diners. At my last visit to the restaurant it was not a problem."
Dined on 20/03/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 15 for DYNE
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
What a lovely surprise. This
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"What a lovely surprise. This is such nice spot on Avenue Rd. The food was very good. We really enjoyed the lobster salad. The prices are fair and the menu choices are interesting and varied. The service was very friendly too."
Dined on 16/03/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 16 for DYNE
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The service was excellent,
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The service was excellent, the food was good, some dishes were great (lobster appetizer), some were average (the main beef dish). The setting was classy and nice but the music was way too loud and the style did not go with the rest of the restaurant (it was 'top 10 hits' and even Michael Jackson at one point)."
Dined on 13/03/2013
2012
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Review 17 for DYNE
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent food, especially
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent food, especially the lobster cold appetizer!We loved everything we ordered. Staff very friendly and helpful. Will definitely return."
Dined on 09/03/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 18 for DYNE
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food at Dyne is confident
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food at Dyne is confident and flavour forward. Attentive service and comfortable atmosphere. We had a great time and will be back soon."
Dined on 09/03/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 19 for DYNE
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food and cocktails were
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food and cocktails were amazing!"
Dined on 09/03/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 20 for DYNE
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Greatly enjoyed dinner at
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Greatly enjoyed dinner at Dyne. Food was excellent, creative, and unusual. The crudo apptetizer contained very fresh hamachi and tuna that you would only get in a high end sushi restaurant. The lilly bulb was a very nice touch, and complemented the fish. My partner had the raviolo that I would highly recommend. Both are great for sharing. Mains were wonderful too - short ribs and hamachi. Perfect. Creative with interesting seasaoning. There is a lot of attention to detail lie semi-tourneered potatoes. Deserts were superb. The wine list although not deep is excellent with many choices at reasonable prices. The restaurnt was quiet when we were there but i expect if there were more people it would have been a noiser"
Dined on 07/03/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 21 for DYNE
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The restaurant opened very
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The restaurant opened very recently and has a very nice feel to it. The food was great. The appetizers were great for sharing and the mains had very nice presentation and flavour."
Dined on 06/03/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 22 for DYNE
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food and service were both
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food and service were both very good. I had the lobster and duck, both delicious and nicely cooked. My sister had the pork belly and the Hamachi, also both delicious. Only thing I found weird was the music, completely unsuitable for this type of restaurant."
Dined on 05/03/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 23 for DYNE
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A superb evening at Dyne!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"My husband and I had a wonderful Valentine's Day dinner at Dyne. The staff were all helpful, friendly, efficient, and intuitive with our needs. The ambience was warm, vibrant, and romantic. We enjoyed our meals which were cooked to perfection, and attractively presented. I ordered the Cornish Hen. My husband ordered the duck. As for the dessert menu it will appeal to anyone with a sweet tooth. And, don't worry because there are plenty of sweet offerings to tempt your tastebuds. Richard Andino, the Executive Chef/Owner, has struck gold with his restaurant, and Dyne even offers valet parking. Enjoy your experience, you won't regret it."
Dined on 14/02/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 24 for DYNE
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
It was an amazing experience.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It was an amazing experience. The food was great and the service was on time and extremely friendly."
Dined on 12/02/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 25 for DYNE
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Dining on a Friday night was
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Dining on a Friday night was surprised to see that the restaurant was less than half occupied. Likely due to Winterlicious. The room is welcoming and well-appointed. Large paintings of a Japanese chef knife, a Coke can, open ketchup etc. all add humour to the room. The service was fantastic with everyone chipping in. The executive chef made the rounds and answered all of our culinary questions. The menu had a lot of great appetizer options and we had to settle on 5 for the two of us. Highlights would be the Filipino pork belly - crispy with a delectable sauce of pureed plaintains, soy etc. The sardine was delicious and the presentation of all dishes were colourful and well thought out. It was just a great dining experience."
Dined on 01/02/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 26 for DYNE
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service was great - so was
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Service was great - so was the food. A sharing menu with no shortage of options. Portions were somewhere between an appetizer and an entree - just like they should be.
Had a really good experience. Will be recommending without question."
Had a really good experience. Will be recommending without question."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 27 for DYNE
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Brilliant young chef! Amazing
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Brilliant young chef! Amazing service!
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Dined on 01/02/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for DYNE
Based on the average of (25) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
9 out of 9 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate