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JaBistro

4.8
4.8
621 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
Sushi
222 Richmond St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1V6

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 p.m.
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
JaBistro is a Japanese restaurant that is located in downtown Toronto, mere blocks away from Roy Thompson Hall and Nathan Phillips Square. The modern and sleek restaurant offers indoor as well as outdoor seating in the late spring and summer months. JaBistro is a contemporary space that is decorated with brick accent walls, booth style seating, sophisticated dim lighting and an oversized bar.

Guests of JaBistro enjoy the multitude of options available on the lengthy menu. Well-known choices include Salmon Oshizushi, Lobster Miso Soup, Kama, Ebi Oshizushi and Wagyu Oshizushi. The restaurant offers lunch, dinner along with an impressive list of wine and drinks.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Japanese, Japanese (Washoku)
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighbourhood
    Entertainment District
  • Cross Street
    From University and Richdmond st., walk west past simcoe
  • Parking details
    2 parking lots are located across the street just after simcoe street underground. Surface level parking is available just west of duncan street (cash only) and in between richmond and queen street underground by Impark.
  • Public transit
    Steps away from Osgoode subway station
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

Experiences

  • JaBistro Lunch Course

    $45.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Elevate your midday with our refined JaBistro Lunch Course, a curated tasting experience that brings exceptional value to premium dining. Begin with a comforting lobster miso soup, delicately prepared from rich lobster broth to awaken the palate. A seasonal Kobachi appetizer follows, showcasing the chef’s artistry with fresh, inspired ingredients. Savour the purity of 5 hand-selected sashimi cuts, chosen daily by our chefs, before indulging in our signature aburi trio—perfectly flame-seared salmon, shrimp, and our iconic JaBistroll. The main course features our daily fish rice bowl, an elegant composition of market-fresh fish layered over rice with house garnishes. Finish on a silky note with our housemade panna cotta, dressed with caramel, kinako, and fresh fruits. Enhance your course with a luxurious 3-kinds-of-tuna add-on—a tasting of premium cuts for an additional $30. This thoughtfully crafted lunch is the perfect harmony of luxury and value, ideal for business lunches or leisurely midday escapes.
    JaBistro Lunch Course photo
  • Spring Soirée

    $95.00 per person

    Apr 14, 2025 - May 31, 2025
    Step into the season with JaBistro’s Spring Soirée—a limited-time tasting experience that captures the delicate essence of spring through premium ingredients and refined Japanese techniques. From luxurious sashimi to comforting classics, each course is designed to highlight the beauty of seasonal flavours. - Menu - - Lobster Miso Soup – Lobster Broth Miso Soup - Kobachi – Rapini Karashi Ae - Sashimi Sampler – Chef’s Choice - Seasonal Nigiri – Madai, Sawara, Salmon, Hotaru-ika - Tuna Nigiri – Akami, Chu-toro, O-toro - Small Chirashi Don – with Daily Fresh, Uni, and Ikura - Dessert – Strawberry Ice Cream Join us for an elegant evening of springtime indulgence. With limited seatings available, we recommend reserving early to ensure your spot at this special seasonal event.
    Spring Soirée photo
  • Dinner Tasting Menu

    $125.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Discover an exceptional dining experience with JaBistro’s multi-course Dinner Tasting Menu. Thoughtfully curated by our culinary team, this menu showcases premium ingredients, refined techniques, and the distinctive flavours of modern Japanese cuisine. - Menu - - Lobster Miso Soup - A rich and savoury introduction to the evening - Premium Sashimi Platter - Chef’s daily selection of 12 pieces of fresh, seasonal sashimi - Aburi Selection - Flame-seared pressed sushi salmon, ebi, and our signature Jabistoroll - Nigiri Selection - Seven pieces of premium chef-selected nigiri, featuring: bluefin tuna trio (akami, chu-toro, o-toro), uni, wagyu topped with foie gras, seasonal fish, and chef’s choice of handroll - Yuzu Sorbet with Sake Jelly - A delicate and refreshing finish Menu subject to change. This experience is available during dinner service only.
    Dinner Tasting Menu photo

Offers

  • Mother's Day - 50% Off Select Alcohol Bottles

    May 11, 2025 only
    Sun - Thu - 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
    Celebrate Mom in style with our exclusive Mother's Day offer: 50% OFF select bottles of Champagne, Rosé, and Sparkling Wine. Whether you're toasting with bubbles or sipping something pink, enjoy premium selections at half the price—just for the occasion. Available Bottles: • Champagne – Billecart-Salmon 1818, France | $155 → $77.50 • Rosé – 2019 Rosé Brut MGM Mondo Cuvage Nebbiolo, Italy | $95 → $47.50 • Sparkling Wine – Giro Ribot Brut, Cava, Spain | $73 → $36.50 Offer valid on Mother's Day only. While supplies last. Let’s raise a glass to all the amazing moms out there—Kanpai! 🥂
    Mother's Day - 50% Off Select Alcohol Bottles photo

What 621 people are saying

JaBistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Old Toronto

    Best Overall

  • Old Toronto

    Best Food

  • Old Toronto

    Best Service

  • Old Toronto

    Best Ambience

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
JaBistro is celebrated for its "amazing service" and "exceptional" sushi, offering an authentic Japanese dining experience in Toronto. Guests rave about the "insanely fresh" sashimi, "mouthwatering" torched sushi, and "luxurious" nigiri. The atmosphere is welcoming and elegant, making it perfect for special occasions. Highly recommended by sushi enthusiasts.
621 Reviews
  1. Kim

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My go to place in Toronto. Best sushi and service in town

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  2. Lee

    Montreal1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely incredible food and experience. Highly recommend one of their experiences from the menu.

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  3. Vinee

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service and Food quality as always. Always enjoy our date nights here

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  4. sergei VIP

    Toronto42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Paul's amazing sprits cocktails were sublime, so refreshing in the warming spring. Three of us enjoyed an updated pre-set dinner menu at $125, while Andrei preferred ala-cart. His fave lobster miso was a bit bigger than ours in pre-set, yet we treasured every sip. Sashimi selection was insanely fresh, putting most other sushi places to shame. Mouthwatering torched sushi and handrolls filled us up very quickly; with that in mind, pre-set is a great value. We failed to try Andrei's wagyu carpaccio, but he claimed this carpaccio is the best in town. Sophie's service was second to none, thank you Jabistro team!

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  5. Quoc VIP

    Toronto70 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dear Nana-san and Riku-san, I hope this message finds you both well. I recently had the pleasure of dining at JaBistro in Toronto, Ontario at 5:00 pm on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. As a Vietnamese-born Canadian citizen currently living in Mississauga, Ontario, I was thrilled to experience such a memorable evening at your beautiful restaurant. From the moment I arrived, Nana-san provided exceptional service with warm hospitality and attentiveness throughout the dinner. Every course from the Dinner Tasting Menu was beautifully presented and exceeded expectations. The lobster miso soup was rich and comforting, and the premium sashimi platter showcased the chef’s masterful selection of fresh, high-quality fish. The aburi featuring pressed salmon, ebi, and the signature Jabistroll offered delightful flavours and textures. The nigiri course was absolutely outstanding, especially the maguro trio (akami, chu-toro, and o-toro), uni, and the wagyu topped with foie gras — a truly luxurious experience. Ending with the yuzu sorbet with sake jelly provided a perfect, refreshing finish. I also appreciated Riku-san’s thoughtful message through OpenTable following my visit. It reflects the genuine care and dedication of the entire JaBistro team. Thank you once again for delivering an unforgettable dining experience. I look forward to returning to JaBistro in the future and will certainly recommend your restaurant to others. Wishing you continued success and all the best. Sincerely, Quoc Phan (Quoc-kun)

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  6. SAKOMTO

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I highly recommend the restaurant, atmosphere, service, menu, and taste. Especially for Japanese people, it is an environment where you can eat as if you were in Japan. Please visit us when you come to Toronto.

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  7. Nadine

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    JaBistro is one of our favourites. The food and service are always impeccable. We recently celebrated our anniversary and they went above and beyond to make our experience special.

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  8. Brody

    Treasure Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Traveled from Buffalo NY to try some restaurants in Toronto. Hands down best sushi I have had and I am a sushi nut. Service was exceptional and menu was perfect not to many options quality over quantity. Highly recommend.

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  9. EnzoD

    Toronto1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and service, looking forward to returning.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a cozy spot with tremendous food and outstanding service!

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FAQs

JaBistro offers delivery in partnership with Skip The Dishes and Uber Eats. JaBistro also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (647) 748-0222.

JaBistro is rated 4.8 stars by 621 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  2. Canada
  3. Toronto / Ontario
  4. Old Toronto
  5. Entertainment District

Make a reservation


Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for JaBistro

222 Richmond St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1V6

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    From University and Richdmond st., walk west past simcoe
  • Neighbourhood
    Entertainment District
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Japanese, Japanese (Washoku)
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    2 parking lots are located across the street just after simcoe street underground. Surface level parking is available just west of duncan street (cash only) and in between richmond and queen street underground by Impark.
  • Public transit
    Steps away from Osgoode subway station
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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