Dopamina Restaurant

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   Aidan

   Toronto1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 27 February 2025

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

   Dopamina feels like a criminally underrated restaurant in Toronto, the food is unbelievably good and there is clearly a massive amount of attention put into every component of every dish. Dishes that can readily be found elsewhere are taken to a completely different level (their beef tartare is hands down the best I've ever had), and their own creations are home-run takes on classical preparations with Japanese ingredients (their Agnolotti is to die for). The service is also absolutely amazing and really completes an incredible experience. Would not hesitate to recommend to anyone looking for a really elevated dining experience in Toronto! P.S: Their cocktails are extremely good, I had the "Surprise Me" and it was an utterly delicious drink but also perfectly cleansed my palette between courses
   

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   Peter

   Toronto2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 14 February 2025

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

   Food was great, left the restaurant still wanting more, still a bit hungry but quality of food, great flavour and service.
   

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   Gary

   Toronto386 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 13 February 2025

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

   Great restaurant the appetizers and main courses were delicious. The Iberico ham and trout we the standouts of the evening. I must add even the bread was good. The sommelier really new his stuff and selected a great Chabis. Looking forward to going back
   

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   Albert VIP

   Toronto5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 12 February 2025

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

   With so many restaurants in the city, very few reasons for repeat visits to one particular place but would definitely go back here for the wagyu beef tartare. It was so uniquely flavourful, I can’t remember tasting anything else like that anywhere else. The Iberico pork, the crudo and the duck papardelle were good although couldn’t really taste any foie gras. The service was excellent so that makes up for any shortcomings (which were very few). Definite must try
   

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   Victor VIP

   Toronto5 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 8 February 2025

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

   Went during a very busy day and what seems to be short-staffed amount of chefs, so the mains for the 6 of us coming all at the same time came a little more than warm but not hot. However, the flavours were all there and very delicious. Including their appetizers and desserts.
   

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   Cora VIP

   Toronto1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 8 February 2025

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

   Beautiful evening from start to finish for our anniversary. Ordered from the a la carte menu and everything tasted great and was well presented. Had the milk bread, beef tartare, amber jack crudo, Jamon Iberico, fois gras parfait, duck parpadelle, fried octopus, wagyu tenderloin, iberico pork main. Will definitely return.
   

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   Jessica VIP

   Toronto5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 5 February 2025

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

   Food was amazing. Hope more people to visit the restaurant so that they don't miss out amazing flavours the chef brings to the table.
   

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   Susanna

   Toronto39 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 26 January 2025

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

   Excellent tasting menu, worth checking out. Also excited to return for their à la carte as well. Chef So and team did an amazing job 🙌🏼
   

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   Vlad

   Toronto4 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 25 January 2025

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

   We went there for dinner and a host called ahead of time to check food allergies, etc. which was a nice touch. Service was great and overall very attentive without being overbearing. The manager, who was also the sommelier, was attentive and knowledgable. Food was great and definitely a good place to share plates.
   

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    Jennifer

    Toronto3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 January 2025

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

    We did the tasting menu which offered 10 courses of deliciousness. Every dish was creative, diverse and the presentation was beyond!!. The service was excellent and the courses well paced. The design and decor were exquisite, tasteful and very comfortable. Highly recommend.
    

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