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Categories: Asian Fusion, Italian [Edit]
321 King St WToronto, ON M4W 1A7
Neighbourhood: Entertainment District
(416) 971-6626
- Price Range:
-
$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
12 reviews for The Red Tomato
All Reviews
The Red Tomato
7/25/2010
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Yeah!! And yeah for the Yelp app or I would have never found you in my tourist wanderings through downtown Toronto. I wanted a bar that was cozy, dimly lit, and cool for the single lady just lookin for some vino and food. Loved IT!
First, hellooo is this the cutest, hippest, most relaxing bar ever? ! "Yes", I'm going to have to go ahead and answer my own question. Yeah! Second, the bartenders were beyond nice and so hip! I felt like I was in a neighborhood bar back home. Third, food? Ummm yum! And they may a very special vegetarian pasta dish for lil' ol me! Awww. Love u Red Tomato! I told all the other people at the convention about you! If I'm ever in Toronto again, guess were I'm hangin? I'm a lil' "j" of all that Toronto has to offer. Can u open a locale in CHI town??
The Red Tomato
6/22/2010
Went in for a quick dinner before a movie at ScotiaBank Theatres. While other restaurants along this stretch of King West practically grab you off the street and try to get you seated in their joint, we had trouble convincing the staff here that we wanted a table. When we asked for one we received an abrupt response asking us which restaurant we wanted to dine in (they have two restaurants in one).
Our server was polite. The food delivery to the table was odd, though. We each had ordered two appies as our meal and made it clear to the server that that was how we would be dining. Each dish was brought separately with a five minute or so delay in between each. It worked, but was a bit odd.
Each dish was delicious. The shrimp dim sum were great, though the "wow-wow" chili sauce could have had more kick. The calamari were fried perfectly ... very tender. The baked scallop was terrific as were the coconut shrimp. Portions were a bit on the smallish side, even for appetizers.
The Red Tomato
3/9/2010
I was here last Wednesday for a casual meet up with a friend visiting Toronto. We did not have a reservation and were able to be seated in the lower level without waiting too long.
Environment = Chic, cute, aesthetically pleasing
Food = Mediocre; their menu is attractive and there is a variety to choose from.
Drinks = Great! Like the menu, there is a variety of cocktails to choose from.
Service = Excellent! Staff were friendly, professional and pleasant.
The Red Tomato
11/30/2009
Cute place! Somewhat unusual mix of mostly Italian food, with a dash of Asian menu items thrown in for good measure.
I stuck to the Italian fare, though was nearly tempted by Dim Sum.
Interesting and tasty take on the Caprese Salad (not your usual/boring sliced mozz/sliced tomato/basil leaf concoction). My meal was satisfying and hearty.
The Red Tomato
10/7/2009
It was a Thursday night and my fiancee' and I were exploring King St. There are within any half mile range more places I can count to eat at around here. I saw the sign hanging outside for this establishment and immediately had a memory of my mother raving about this spot, since we are a family of foodies, I decided this would be a good bet.
Upon walking down the steps into the main room we noticed it was absolutely jammed packed, it was seriously like a sardine can there were so many people here. The hostess asked if it was just the two of us and started to write our names and then out of the corner of her eyes spotted a table opening up so she gave us that one. I kinda felt bad for the 12 other people that were waiting along the rails behind us but hey, I'm not the one seating people. Moving along..
Our server literally had to be a contortionist to reach us due to the crowd, but reaching us she was friendly and had all the specials both meals and soups ready to go at a moments notice. We both decided on Pasta dishes that at the moment escape my memory. I'm sure that she had a simple linguine dish whereas I chose something a little more exotic with chicken and a garlic sauce. Hers was very tasty and came out promptly. Mine took an an extra 5 minutes and when I got it the pieces of chicken were cold. Also, the pasta was very spicy. It didn't say that it was spicy in the description however when I got it I could only handle a few bites before calling it quits. The server took notice and they did give a slight discount on the bill so I will give them points for that. We'll give it a shot again.
The Red Tomato
8/30/2009
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A horseshoe bar, a curving staircase and outdoor seating offering a great view to everyone. The open kitchen sets the tone for a lively meal, a place where friends can meet and talk away into the night.
The famous Coconut Shrimp, Calypso Chicken Pasta, tasty Samosas, Pad Thai noodles, Nachos with Chicken Confit and 5-spiced Buddha Wings are quite a treat. Frequented by business types, club hoppers and theater goers it is very popular in Toronto.
The Red Tomato
3/10/2010
I had an absolutely delicious dinner here after a stressful check-in at my hotel. The ravioli (vegetarian) was delicious, so well cooked with delicious vegetables as the garnish. For dessert my friends and I enjoyed some absolutely delightful cocktails. I had a Long Beach Iced Tea. It was strong, but not too strong, with some serious sweet flavor. The service was super friendly and quick. When I asked what they recommended for vegetarians, the waitress was very knowledgeable and helpful.
The Red Tomato
2/21/2009
This is mine and my partner-in-crime's happy place.
Soup. Happy hour. Company. Happy!
Happy hour is from Monday to Friday from 3-6pm. (They have happy hour at other times as well, but can't recall exact dates & times.) Appies and sharing plates plus other items on their menu are available for a cheaper price point.
The soup is why we come here.
Lobster and crab bisque with a phyllo pastry baked over the bowl. Crack the pastry with your spoon and let it gracefully drift into the soup. Once your first spoonful of bisque and phyllo pastry combo waltzes in your mouth is when you'll truly understand what happiness really means. Now that's what I'm talkin' about babe!
The other items we ordered were non-memorable. At the Red Tomato, the soup is my taste buds' one and only.
For next time, I'm seriously contemplating ordering the soup as a starter and then ordering a second soup as my meal.
The Red Tomato
5/6/2010
decided to go here for dinner with a friend after browsing the King strip and its menu appealed to us more then other. we went with the fixed price menu which was a really great deal (i think it was $25 for wine, main and dessert) . i had the brisket which was incredible.
great atmosphere, service and lovely meal!
recommended!
The Red Tomato
4/22/2009
This is my go-to spot when no one can make up their minds on what they want to eat. All round decent place in terms of service, price, ambiance and eclectic menu choices.
Everyone needs a plan "B" and this is a pretty good one.
The Red Tomato
3/16/2009
Very unassuming- I stumbled upon this restaurant near the theatre district, advertising their prix fixe menu and it was wonderful! I had the Tom Yum wonton soup and Duck gnocchi- large portions, great value! Friendly and efficient staff, cool red modern decor in this asian fusion restaurant.
The Red Tomato
12/20/2009
I recommend this place when you're in the theatre district especially if you're in a group. What I really like is their very diverse menu. I've tried a range of dishes already (asian, north american, pasta, etc.) and have always found it enjoyable. A solid A-OK.
