Dopamina Restaurant

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   Teresa

   Toronto

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The food was cooked and plated perfectly. Would come back to try a new tasting menu!
   

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   Nicolas

   Toronto

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on December 1, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   A Culinary Revelation in Toronto's Dining Landscape (Exceptional Cuisine, Worth a Detour) Gastronomic Artistry Chef Sakato demonstrates extraordinary culinary prowess, presenting a menu that transcends traditional boundaries. Each dish is a meticulously crafted narrative of flavor, technique, and innovation. Standout compositions include a sublime foie-gras éclair that surpasses expectations, and the Amaebi Uni Crudo that speaks to the chef's profound understanding of marine delicacies. Architectural Brilliance The dining space is a visual symphony—60-foot glass expanses create an ethereal backdrop for massive, vibrant murals and floating art installations. The environment is not merely a restaurant but a curated sensory experience that elevates the dining journey. Service: The Emerging Potential While the service team exhibits raw enthusiasm, they have not yet achieved the polished choreography expected to match this establishment. Timing and tableside manner require refinement to match the kitchen's extraordinary precision. Tasting Highlights •Squid Ink Bun: Textural complexity •Squash & Truffle Agnolotti: Sublime seasonal interpretation •Green Cloud Dessert: Whimsical, technically impressive Recommendation A destination for the discerning gastronome. With focused service training, Dopamina could ascend to the pinnacle of Toronto's culinary scene.
   

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   Marina

   VIP

   Toronto

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on November 19, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Best tasting menu + wine tasting menu pairing I’ve ever done. Ashley really knows her pairings!
   

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   bonnie

   VIP

   Toronto

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on November 17, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious and beautiful restaurant, with delicious and beautiful food. Wonderful service.
   

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   Vanessa J

   Toronto

   52 reviews

   5.0

   52 reviews

   Dined on November 9, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Every dish was better than the last. We were surprised how quiet it was but it meant that we had all the attention from the servers and sommelier who were top notch. Highly recommend to check this new place out.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   VIP

   Montreal

   11 reviews

   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on November 8, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The overall experience was great. The food was outstanding. Ashley the maître d'/sommelier provided excellent service, knowledgeable and attentive. Well done We would expect a restaurant at this level to be busier on a Friday night, should have a long waiting list.
   

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   Keefer

   VIP

   Toronto

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on October 25, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Incredible dining experience. Outstanding food. Beautiful space. Solid service.
   

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   David

   Toronto

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on October 25, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Underrated gem. The cuisine is what Michelin guides will call as "eclectic", with influences from all around the Mediterranean, East Asia, and Southeast Asia. Uni and ama ebi appetizer was beautifully presented in a transparent bowl, so that one can appreciate the different layers. The chocolate serenade dessert was my favourite, with an intense chocolate cream and "soil" softened by a refreshing raspberry sorbet. This combination is not novel but Dopamina balanced them better than any restaurant I've tried. The raw raspberry on the plate could have been better treated; it was bland in contrast. Service was muted and not rushed. Typical of fine dining restaurants, cutlery and dining ware was changed for every course. They transformed the space significantly from the previous occupants, which was a casual fast food place. It's a good value fine dining restaurant. Go before they get more attention or raise their prices.
   

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   Elliot

   VIP

   Toronto

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on September 8, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was very tasty and presentation was excellent. Ashley and team were great on recommendations and it was an excellent dining experience
   

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    James

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    The novelty and presentation of the chef’s creations are top notch. Staff were attentive and knowledgable. Massive mural on the 3-story high wall creates stimulating ambience. Definitely a pleasurable and dopamine-stimulating experience!
    

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