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Wine Bar - Toronto
Welcome to the Wine Bar at 9 Church Street, a hotspot on the Toronto culinary scene!
Have a seat at our lively open kitchen and watch our chefs prepare your very own tasting menu. Or tuck into a cozy, intimate table for two. Choose from one of the finest wine lists in Canada - with many vintages exclusive to us and every bottle handpicked by our Sommelier.
But you haven’t taken in the full experience until you have watched your meal being prepared – right in front of you -- by leading Toronto Chef Bryan Burke.
You can expect Bryan to inform and entertain you while he expertly cooks your meal using the finest local and naturally-raised food produced by Ontario farmers and artisans. And while other restaurants give you one menu selection, dining at The Wine Bar means you are going to sample – and share -- several fabulous menu selections, prepared in the Tapas style and perfectly paired with a selection from one of the finest wine lists in Canada.
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Have a seat at our lively open kitchen and watch our chefs prepare your very own tasting menu. Or tuck into a cozy, intimate table for two. Choose from one of the finest wine lists in Canada - with many vintages exclusive to us and every bottle handpicked by our Sommelier.
But you haven’t taken in the full experience until you have watched your meal being prepared – right in front of you -- by leading Toronto Chef Bryan Burke.
You can expect Bryan to inform and entertain you while he expertly cooks your meal using the finest local and naturally-raised food produced by Ontario farmers and artisans. And while other restaurants give you one menu selection, dining at The Wine Bar means you are going to sample – and share -- several fabulous menu selections, prepared in the Tapas style and perfectly paired with a selection from one of the finest wine lists in Canada.
51 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Rating Breakdown 51 reviews
5 stars
(11)
4 stars
(29)
3 stars
(7)
2 stars
(4)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- notable wine list(29)
- fit for foodies(21)
- romantic(18)
- neighborhood gem(15)
- special occasion(9)
- good for groups(6)
Wine Bar - Toronto Reviews List
Review 1 for Wine Bar - Toronto
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Hidden gem
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great little spot with a fun tapas menu and excellent food.Wine list by the glass was light and I would have liked to see an oakey Chardonnay on the list. Location is not great as there is alot of construction in the area and it's not very easy to find."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 2 for Wine Bar - Toronto
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Lets have more!
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Need more food choices! Food we ordered was good."
Dined on 08/04/2013
2006
Special Features: notable wine list
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Review 3 for Wine Bar - Toronto
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This was a pleasant surprise.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was a pleasant surprise. The food was outstanding - I enjoy the "small plate concept" The wine I found a little pricey but very good. I will return"
Dined on 28/03/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 4 for Wine Bar - Toronto
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent service. Food is
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent service. Food is incredible and wine list outstanding. Staff very friendly."
Dined on 20/03/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, hot spot
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Review 5 for Wine Bar - Toronto
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
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Review 6 for Wine Bar - Toronto
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Love this place
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We are lucky to live around the corner from this restaurant. The food and service are always outstanding. Each dish is carefully presented and full of flavour. With a menu that's always changing, dining here is a fun new experience each time."
Dined on 26/02/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 7 for Wine Bar - Toronto
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Went here for winterlicious.
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Went here for winterlicious. The portions are extremely small even for a kids menu. Expected a bit more if not for size than taste and selection. Don't think I'll be going back here again for winterlicious or not."
Dined on 07/02/2013
2011
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Review 8 for Wine Bar - Toronto
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Came for a winterlicious dinner,
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Came for a winterlicious dinner, great value for $25. Knowing The Wine Bar typically specializes in small plates, the three course meal was done well. Probably the highlights were the appetizers, since they're closest to the sharing plate size. The chowder looked very good (I didn't have any) and the desserts were fairly good. Good wine service and fair service. A few large groups who seemed well looked after. A good standby in the area."
Dined on 06/02/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list
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Review 9 for Wine Bar - Toronto
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I understand it serve tapas
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I understand it serve tapas style food. The portion is smaller than I expected. However, the food taste good. The food came very fast. We just waited a little bit."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2010
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Review 10 for Wine Bar - Toronto
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fantastic experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was our first time at Wine Bar and we went for lunch during Winterlicious. Everything was perfect. The food was great (the white truffle macaroni and cheese was phenomenal) and for just $15, it was amazing to have such a great 3-course meal, for such a cheap price. The food was so good that we promptly booked ourselves a reservation for the Valentine's Day 7-course dinner and are really looking forward to going back. My only complaint would be that our server wasn't really friendly. However, this is a spot that I can see my husband and I returning to often, we just loved how great the food was without there being a pretentious atmosphere."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 11 for Wine Bar - Toronto
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We discovered this gem due
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"We discovered this gem due to Winterlicious and will go back any time that we are in Toronto. This service was exceptional, the food was divine, and the bartender was not cheap on the amount of wine he poured. Don't miss out."
Dined on 01/02/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 12 for Wine Bar - Toronto
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The service was excellent
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The service was excellent and because we had a fairly large group, the tabla at the back was perfect! The food was fantastic (for Winterlicious) and it was just a great ambience overall."
Dined on 31/01/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 13 for Wine Bar - Toronto
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Neither of us had visited
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
"Neither of us had visited The Wine Bar before and went for Winterlicious. We were very satisfied with the food quality (couldn't agree which was better - the truffle mac&cheese or chicken on focaccia or beet salad with candied walnuts) and excellent, attentive service. Desserts were out of this world - espresso creme brulee (it coverted a firm non-brulee eater)& a duo of chocolate mousse w/macerated raspberries. We were told that the winterlicious menu is different than the regular tapas menu which changes daily. We can't wait to go back again & this time sit at the bar/kitchen so we can watch the chef prepare the food and enjoy the great view of the walls of wine and interesting pickled food."
Dined on 26/01/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 14 for Wine Bar - Toronto
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
-food was okay, small portions,
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"-food was okay, small portions, dessert was good
-would go more for drinks"
-would go more for drinks"
Dined on 27/01/2013
2011
Special Features: notable wine list
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Review 15 for Wine Bar - Toronto
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Meh
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Not a very good selection of Pino Noir, all 3 bottles of affordable Pino's were sold out.
At one point our server stood by the chef, at the wine bar, and blew his nose - gross.
Also, the server didnt know what cheese was on our cheese tray, he just read them off the menu to us (we could have done that)."
At one point our server stood by the chef, at the wine bar, and blew his nose - gross.
Also, the server didnt know what cheese was on our cheese tray, he just read them off the menu to us (we could have done that)."
Dined on 22/01/2013
2010
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Wine Bar - Toronto
Based on the average of (36) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
1 out of 2 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic