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AGO Bistro, Toronto, ON

AGO Bistro

4.4
4.4
3659 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Comfort Food

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2 people
19:00
Booked 19 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Healthy
One of the Frank Gehry-designed spaces, AGO Bistro is conveniently located on the first floor with access from Dundas Street. The restaurant is casual chic: modern Danish furnishings are paired with acrylic tabletops in a multitude of vibrant colours. Etched glass and vertical-grain Douglas fir also accent the space. With a dedication to using the best local produce, menus reflect seasonal changes and availability. Ingredients are sourced from the finest suppliers and farms, and are cooked simply to showcase the natural flavours of the food.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Comfort Food, Contemporary American, Global, International
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30–15:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30–15:00 Dinner Wed, Fri 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (416) 979-6688
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Gallery-style rooms in a Frank Gehry-designed space hung with original artwork. Available for seated events up to 50 guests and receptions up to 80 guests.
  • Private party contact
    AGO Bistro - Events & Group Dining: (416) 979-6634
  • Area
    Financial District
  • Cross Street
    McCaul Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    St. Patrick Subway Station on the University line. 2 blocks west of University on south side of Dundas Street (at the intersection of McCaul St. and Dundas).
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 3,659 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Old Toronto

    Gluten-free-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
AGO Bistro offers "delicious food" with "excellent service" in a "lovely setting." Diners appreciate the "attentive and friendly staff" and "beautiful presentation" of dishes. Although some find it "overpriced" and desire more menu variety, the ambience and convenience for AGO visitors make it a popular choice.

3,659 Reviews
  1. Grant VIP

    Toronto35 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Pricing was decent for the area of Toronto. Good was good. Citrus and beat salad was good and the portion size of the mains was just right.

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  2. Laurence

    Toronto5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice restaurant and obviously super handy for the AGO. It was open till 9 so dinner followed by a cultural experience!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto1 review

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely experience, but not very many “breakfast brunch options .. Would definitely go back for lunch!!

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  4. Pam

    Toronto3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a very nice lunch, good food and prompt service! Certainly adds to the overall experience of the AGO.

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  5. Naomi

    Toronto1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was overly salty, steak with too much sauce and salad was over dressed.

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  6. Mohannad

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very great customer service, food and especially sweets were great

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  7. Charleen

    Montreal3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Located in a nice spot, the food was rushed and didn’t taste very good. The wine pairings did not at all match the food. It felt more like there were novice chefs and staff designing a menu that was not cohesive and it did not taste very good. The scallops taste fishy with too much vinegar and hard celery root that really made no sense. The black cod was undercooked. One thing that did taste good was the parson of purée and the beluga lentils. We barely had our coats off and were being served. It felt like a cafeteria. One of the wine pairings was a 2007 Pinot Noir and it was obvious the wine was not treated properly as there was no taste, and it needed to be decanted and aired out. The tip was already included in the price of the dinner so there was no way to Tip based on service. Overall, the meal did not taste very good, most staff worked like an assembly line, and the wine pairing was really disappointing. Also for $45 it was 3 three ounce glasses of wine that were once again rushed on us. I would not return.

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  8. Colin

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Good ambiance, food was excellent and the service à la russe was well paced.

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  9. Chris

    Toronto3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall is good. However, it's mysterious that we got complimentary AGO tickets of the day when we arrived at the restaurant at 8pm. They never mentioned about this on the website when we made our reservation. The Gallery closed at 9 which means we wouldn’t be able to use them! I asked if they can extend it to another day but the answer was negative. Then why gave us tickets that couldn’t be used to cause disappointment?! 😡

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  10. Kevin

    Toronto7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A very nice evening out! Well done! Very nice menu.

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AGO Bistro is rated 4.4 stars by 3659 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 19 times today
Google Map for AGO Bistro

317 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON M5T

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    McCaul Street
  • Area
    Financial District
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30–15:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30–15:00 Dinner Wed, Fri 17:00–21:00
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Comfort Food, Contemporary American, Global, International
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    St. Patrick Subway Station on the University line. 2 blocks west of University on south side of Dundas Street (at the intersection of McCaul St. and Dundas).
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (416) 979-6688
  • Private party facilities
    Gallery-style rooms in a Frank Gehry-designed space hung with original artwork. Available for seated events up to 50 guests and receptions up to 80 guests.
  • Private party contact
    AGO Bistro - Events & Group Dining: (416) 979-6634
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