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Riz Restaurant On Bayview
Category: Restaurants Asian Fusion Asian Fusion [Edit]
1677 Bayview AveEast York, ON M4G 3C1
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant and Davisville
(416) 487-8388
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Very Loud
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
12 reviews for Riz Restaurant On Bayview
12 reviews in English
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Review from Selene n.
Toronto, ON
12/20/2011
As a gluten-free vegan with gluten-free friends, I end up having conversations about food and food places that other people would likely never have. Like about the fact that many restaurants that claim to cater to gluten-free people actually serve them gluten causing them to become violently ill! I've had "the talk" with a number of restaurants and chefs and stores personally about how spelt is NOT gluten-free - don't places do ANY research before selling or marketing a product??? Few things bug me more than restaurants and food vendors NOT knowing what's in their food!
Well, Riz definitely has done its research! When they say they cater to gluten-free peeps, they are SERIOUS about it! They have a separate FULL gluten-free menu (with SPRING ROLLS ON IT - YUM!), gluten-free plates to ensure no accidental contamination and they don't even make items like tempura because, as the manager explained to me, the process in making it necessitates contamination of surrounding items.
On top of that, they have great tasting food, the service is friendly and knowledgeable, and the prices are pretty standard for asian food (i.e. they're not more expensive despite being considerably more awesome). I went with a friend who is neither gluten-free nor vegan and we both found lots of great choices and both enjoyed our meals.
We went on a weekday evening, so it was not busy or loud as some of the other reviews have mentioned.
The decor was very nice - somewhere I'd go with my parents for a nice dinner. The only thing I didn't like was that it was dimly lit. I HATE dimly lit places! I get it - ambiance etc etc but sooo not for me. I want to feel like I'm in full daylight ALWAYS. I would love to go again and will bring my OWN lighting next time for a full 5-star worthy appreciation. -
Review from Just C.
Toronto, ON
11/15/2011
There are a few things I really like about this place:
- Ginger iced tea (very refreshing!)
- Tri-colour rice (white, red & wild riced cooked with lime leaf --- so tasty, even on it's own!)
- Roti (flaky and very nicely lightly charred) served with the curries (the green curry is tasty enough, but too oily)
Also interesting is the Lotus rice (lotus leaf wrapped stir-fried basmati & jasmine rice with egg.)
It can get quite noisy with boisterous diners and I suspect that the regulars enjoy the "intense" service that other Yelpers and I are not a fan of... however, after a few visits, the staff seems to recognize that I don't welcome that kind of "relationship building" service.
Can be a touch pricey, which is in keeping with the neighbourhood and some items are better than others. Lunch is available Mon-Sat, there is a private dining room in the back and a sidewalk patio.
[Based on 6+ visits, mostly for dinner and 1 weekday patio lunch] -
Review from Sandy P.
Toronto, ON
11/12/2011
If you are hungry and looking for quick and tasty food then Riz is the answer.
They have just completed a renovation, softening the ambiance.
Must have the cashew chicken, spicy beans. Tons of vegetarian items and a grat gluten free menu.
Service is quick and efficient. Food is delicious. -
Review from Val G.
5/2/2010
I chose this restaurant for a dinner out with family and visiting relatives, one of whom is a celiac. Riz caters to gluten-free diets and making it easy for the group to enjoy a variety of asian cuisines and without limiting the celiac to a small selection. They have a dedicated gluten-free menu but can also make a lot of the dishes on the extensive menu gluten-free.
I had a zen platter appetizer to start which is more ideal for two because it was a lot of food. There were taro spring rolls, a mango salad, mini veggie spring rolls and some rice noodles in the centre. It was missing the tofu satay that was listed on the menu and the mango salad was more lettuce than mango but it was all so tasty I barely noticed.
I decided to try to Vegetarian Pad Thai after scouring the huge vegetarian section. Usually I'm not a fan of Pad Thai but the Riz version was really enjoyable even though it was a bit scant on the tofu and veggies. I'd go back and try a green or yellow curry.
The service was a bit intense and the ceiling is low in the restaurant making it very noisy. We had a big group so at times it was hard to hear each other, this would be the main draw back of this restaurant. -
Review from chris p.
Toronto, ON
9/2/2009
Riz is a great pan-asian restaurant. On top of a great selection of asian food, they have an entire gluten free section. What puts this place above most other restaurants is that they nail all their dishes - all of the thai, vietnamese, korean and chinese entrees that I have tried are really good. So a great place if you want to order a mix of food. A little pricey - but you get what you pay for.
Although they don't deliver, they are part of Restaurants on the Go (http://www.orderit.ca) - which will deliver for you at around $7. -
Review from Shari M.
Toronto, ON
4/4/2010
I don't get the hype on this place. Decor - yep, it is nice, but there are too many tables in this place.
For such a great, friendly neighbourhood, I find that a lot of the clientele are snooty and uptight. The staff seem to be overworked and have one foot at your table, and another foot ready to run while they take your order.
Don't go here if you are expecting a relaxed dinner.
Go here if you want a huge menu to choose from with food that is meh, ok.Listed in: Mid Town
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Review from Joshua C.
Toronto, ON
5/24/2011
Great place to go for fresh Asian fusion with large gluten free menu! Menu is uniformly good; food and service are consistent even when they are busy. Owner is usually on the floor keeping things running.
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Review from Ari g.
Toronto, ON
10/12/2011
We tried Riz yesterday and were very pleased with the variety, quality and service. Great selection of Japanese, Dimsum and Chinese dishes. Especially liked the presentation of the roles (spider and dragon).
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Review from Janna S.
3/7/2010
SERVICE FROM HELL
The worst dining experience I've ever had in my life. I went out of my way to dine here as the gluten-free menu options looked good on the website. Unfortunately, the reality was a rude awakening. The owner acts like a lunatic - she yelled in my face when I asked about the dirty cutlery and refused to apologize for her complete disregard for any professional courtesy. After I dared to request a replacement for a filthy knife set on the table, she slammed down plates of food (got the order wrong as well) and stormed away (not bothering to leave me with a new utensils to eat with). Apparently she has a reputation as an unruly server?! Wish I'd known before I went out of my way. The food was awful - overly salted and the ingredients looked questionable. The shrimp in my stir fry was rubbery and the mango slices were unripe and bitter. Disgusted and disappointed, I left the remains of the awful meal and trudged down the street in desperate hope of a last-minute replacement. Verdi offered us a welcoming atmosphere and gluten-free risotto. What a difference REAL service makes!Listed in: Let My Misfortune Be Your…
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Review from Anna V.
Toronto, ON
10/17/2008
The restaurant is actually up in the Moore Park area, but they'll deliver all the way down to Bloor St. It's a Vietnamese fusion place. Expect lots of flavor, a bit pricier, but cleaner than most and they deliver in sustainable and reusable Tupperware in a posh paper bag with handles. If you're beyond student-priced take out/delivery, then you will really appreciate this joint on stay-in movie night with family or friends.
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Review from Ktimene G.
1/16/2009
A gluten-free paradise. I finally got to indulge in GF spring rolls, sugarcane shrimp. I was basking in the flavors. This place is awesome for takeout and to dine in (pretty small inside). I highly recommend the gluten free sampler and anything else on the menu. Lemongrass across the street is owned by them, also has a GF menu and is slightly more casual.
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Review from Kevin F.
Toronto, ON
5/12/2009
A great Vietnamese- fusion restaurant along Bayview. Great atmosphere and well-priced food; favorite dishes are the tamarin chicken and szechuan crispy beef. It offers a lengthy gluten-free menu for those with that in mind. They do not deliver, but allow for pick-up.
