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Victoria's
Category: Restaurants British British [Edit]
Le Royal Meridien King Edward Hotel37 King St E
Toronto, ON M5C 1E9
Neighbourhoods: St. Lawrence, Downtown Core
(416) 863-4125
- Price Range:
-
$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Dressy
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
11 reviews for Victoria's
11 reviews in English
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Review from Tom L.
Toronto, ON
1/30/2012
Went for a Winterlicious lunch. Very comfortable setting in dining room, great service, excellent food. Will definitely return!
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Review from Thomas W.
Burlington, ON
1/31/2011
Went here for a Saturday lunch with friends during Winterlicious. Didn't see much of the restaurant interior itself as we were seated at a nice round table in the immense lobby of the King Edward Hotel.
The three-course prix fixe menu had a good variety of choices. I started with an onion and winter squash tart which we all agreed was excellent - this was nearly everyone's selection. My main course was a thick and tasty grilled cheese sandwich on sour dough bread with a generous serving of greens with roasted pears and Stilton cheese. The group favourite was the fish stew, although I would have called it a seafood stew given that it also included shrimps and mussels. For dessert I opted to have the coffee and biscotti, but the group favourite was the deliciously creamy chocolate pudding. The waiter ended up serving coffee to everyone who wanted one and also brought out an extra pudding for some of us to share so that we all could try it.
Service was excellent, with the exception that the wait staff had to reach across the table at times because there was very little room behind our chairs. Perhaps if the table had been positioned better this wouldn't have been an issue. As I mentioned the waiter was good to us with some extras so I was happy to give him a generous tip.
All-in-all it was a very enjoyable lunch. We stayed quite awhile after the actual meal was over but at no time did I get the indication that the staff wanted us to vacate our table. People started arriving for afternoon tea which I hear is also very good here so we plan to come back sometime for that! -
Review from Tanya N.
2/28/2011 5 photos
So this is my 3.5 star review of their Afternoon Tea. My friend and I had a great time here but unlike other Yelpers we only had the option of sitting outside the restaurant. It's not that bad but being in the lobby with hotel guests walking about the lobby is distracting and I think it puts all the high tea guests somewhat on display.
They have a number teas, each with its own brief description which makes it easier to know the differences between all of them. The teas come in fancy and lovely teapots that makes you want to stick that pinky out when you take a sip.
My friend and I selected The King's Tea which came with a number of finger sandwiches and pastries. I have uploaded a snapshot of the menu for your reference. My favourite was the tarragon infused chicken finger sandwich, raspberry passion fruit trifle and molten chocolate cherry tartlet. The tartlet only had a slight cherry flavour which I prefer so I enjoyed it. The scones came with devonshire cream & strawberry preserves were good but I prefer the ones you get at the Windsor Arms - the devonshire cream is to die for.
Service was good as the waiters came often to fill up our teapots when needed. I'd go back but would make the request to sit in the restaurant.Listed in: My .5 Reviews, Pinkies Up! It's High Tea…
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Review from Charlotte S.
Toronto, ON
12/10/2010
I've you've seen my review of High Tea at Moroco Chocolat in Yorkville, you'll know I was turned off of the whole idea for a while. I think I was there in August.
I had a great experience at Victoria's in the lobby of the King Edward Hotel which is now part of the Meridien chain of hotels.
I went with three friends on a Sunday afternoon. The service was slow, but I think that's part of the tea experience. I don't think you're supposed to rush through it like you're in the mall food court, though we're all inclined to do so from time to time. Ah, to be European and start eating dinner at 10 p.m.
They have a diverse tea menu. We all ordered the Nutcracker Tea which included petits fours, cocktail sandwiches, scones and preserves and devon cream. Everything was delicious and fresh and their selection of herbal teas was plentiful.
Their High Tea service also runs a maxmimum of $35 per person, which, when contrasted against places like Moroco or Windsor Arms, is downright cheap (but not cheap....).
Since there are few places in Toronto that offer High Tea and I have now been to 3 of 4 of the ones I know about, this ranks as my top choice.
What I feel is important to add to this review is that normally at High Tea, I feel like I'm either at a geriatric convention or in a weird wealth time-warp that I don't belong in but have been somehow sucked into. Not the case the the King Edward, a wide array of people, including lots of children (a little girl was having a Tea Party for her birthday!), lots of tourists and lots of plain ole Torontonians having tea. Enjoy. -
Review from jocelyn b.
North York, ON
1/30/2011
Did the Winterlicious lunch here. Definitely a good value for money menu at this place. We were seated at the big lobby.
Ambience - nice - cosy
Food - good - menu was simple and the food came right
Service - was pretty good - some waiters may need to brush up their English language skills but overall still good. Credit must be given - i got an additional pudding although I ordered the coffee as my desert. Thanks to the waiter who was really kind I must say... -
Review from Linda H.
4/5/2011
I was in Toronto for a bachelorette party weekend with some friends and we decided at the last minute to go have tea. Unfortunately, our first choice was booked solid for the weekend, so I Yelped to find another option. Victoria's popped up and a phone call later, we had a reservation for 4. Tea starts at 2:30pm and we were able to get a reservation for 2:45pm, which added an extra star in my book because they were able to fit us in.
The scones were delicious, and by far our favorite from the food options, although the rest of the food was good as well. Service was good as well and there were lots of options for tea.
Tips: You don't have to order a tea set for everyone in your group...at least we didn't. Of course, it depends on how hungry you are as it isn't a lot of food, but it was filling enough for us. We ordered 2 tea sets and 2 extra pots of tea for 4 people. -
Review from Melanie C.
Oakville, ON
7/16/2009
We had a special occasion to celebrate, so I booked a reservation at Victoria's for high tea.
We were given the option of sitting in the hotel lobby area, or inside. Although the lobby option offers much more sunlight, we opted for inside since the outside area was pretty full. The inside offered much more privacy and was quieter.
We selected the King's tea which includes scones with devil's cream, mini sandwiches (egg salad, cucumber and two types of salmon) and dessert pastries (chocolate pistachio, cheesecake, lemon tart, heart cookie with raspberry jelly, madeleine cookie). An excellent variety and quite a large portion! They don't skip out on presentation either.
Great selection of teas. You each get your individual tea pot. I selected the organic green - nice and light.
Every inch of the restaurant was beautifully decorated with interesting artwork. The china is unique and delicate and the chairs are extremely comfortable.
Service was fantastic. Our teapots were constantly refilled with hot water and our server took away the extra plates as we made our way through each stage.
As expected, high tea is a little more expensive than you might expect for some tea and biscuits, but the experience is definitely worth it! Also, we were so full by the time we were done that we only needed a light dinner, many hours later. -
Review from Todd V.
Toronto, ON
11/21/2008
Even as an adult, it's fun to dress up. One of the things you have to try before you die, is a high tea. Steeped in tradition as much as the Earl Grey that is ordered, it's an experience that you must garb up for, put on as many faux airs as you can, and find a venue that's appropriate. Forget any wing night that you may have gone to, it's time for some high-falootin' classy place, and Victoria's at the King Edward Hotel (http://www.yelp.ca/biz...), is probably the place in Toronto to do so.
Doffing a suit, dress, or what have you, start by the stroll through the marbled foyer of the King Edward. Upon arrival at Victoria's, confirm your reservation (a must) and follow the staff to your table. Since I'm not a member of the Toronto aristocracy (though I do know a joke that has the word "aristocrat" in it), and certainly not a product of new, old, or any money for that matter, it's nice to go in undercover and enjoy a taste of high society. It's also a great place to see the folks for whom high tea is not an event, but the norm.
The tea assortment is lavish and the range of sandwiches and pastries are well portioned and delicious. Though a bit pricey (and well, truly, what did you expect?), it's worth the experience of the elegance and tradition. I look forward to bringing my mom here some time, if for no other reason, to see what she looks like in gloves and a hat. -
Review from Rj P.
10/26/2009
Sunday Brunch at the King Edward Hotel's "Victoria's" restaurant was fantastic.
The food was spectacular: a huge spread, divided into 3 sections (hot foods, cold foods & desserts). Crab claws, beef wellington, lamb leg, omelette station, smoked fish, oysters, cheeses, salads and a gourmet selection of seasonal sweets to finish it all off.
The brunch is held in a grand room with large windows and high ceilings. Comfortable and clean decor, white linen and silverware. The atmosphere is somewhat mature without being snotty (there were no kids running around or loud, obnoxious people).
Starting the day with a perfect Sunday brunch is hard to beat. I will definitely go back. -
Review from Jaime Y.
Toronto, ON
4/26/2011
I had high tea here with a party of 5 over easter weekend. Meh! I was not impressed. For me, high tea is an indulgence - it's an opportunity to relax and enjoy some fine tea, delectible edibles and lap in a bit of luxury. This was not my experience with the King Eddy.
First of all, let me say that I've been for lunch before and had a wonderful experience!. This tea experiece tainted my impression, though. We were seated in the lobby of the hotel, which might not be so bad except that it was a busy easter weekend and we got to enjoy the sights and sounds of people setting up for a busy easter Sunday brunch/a wedding. Wahoo. Just the type of "luxury" I was expecting. *note: Sarcasm!* The tea was great (each of us ordered the King's Tea), the food was good, the service was alright, but the atmosphere was severly lacking. For a casual tea time on a non-busy weekend I'm sure it would be fine, but I wouldn't go again in hopes of a luxurious high tea experience. -
Review from alan m.
6/9/2010
My team of 4 businesspeople chose this restaurant, located in the King Edward hotel because we had a coupon for 50% off the food prices, which were otherwise higher than our per diem would have allowed.
The food was lackluster and in some cases just weirdly served. I had a chicken over bok choy served as if it were a soup in a tureen but which had a quarter chicken with bones that had to be cut - which was impossible in the bowl and messy to boot.
The service was painfully slow and our waiter - any waiter, in fact - disappeared for long stretches.
