Essence Bistro

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   Nunzia

   Toronto3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   Great day, food and service, only thing was the unit next door had their door open and for some reason the cold draft come in from a make shift wall, not sure why it is set up like that,
   

   Essence BistroResponded 7 days ago

   Thank you for your 5-star review, Nunzia! We're so glad you enjoyed the food and service. We appreciate your feedback about the draft and will look into it to ensure the best possible dining experience. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon!
   

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   Ben

   Toronto5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 7 March 2025

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

   Outstanding Brunch, food was outstanding and fresh as always…Rueben is a must! Can’t wait to come back 🙂❤️ Missed you Vusal!
   

   Essence BistroResponded 7 days ago

   Thank you for your amazing review, Ben! We're so happy you loved our brunch and enjoyed the Reuben—it's definitely a favorite! We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to Chef Vusal. Can’t wait to welcome you back soon!
   

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   Amanda VIP

   Las Vegas1 review

   4.0

   Dined on 23 February 2025

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

   Food was great and the service is incredible. However, try not to make a late reservation on a Saturday bc they close at 10pm but start closing around 9:15. I made the reservation for 8pm without even knowing it would be that way.
   

   Essence BistroResponded 7 days ago

   Thank you for your feedback, Amanda! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the food and incredible service. We apologize if the closing process affected your experience—we always strive to provide the best hospitality until the very end of service. We appreciate your input and hope to welcome you back for another great meal soon!
   

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   Kelvin

   Toronto3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 15 February 2025

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

   Had the valentines menu. Everything tasted wonderful. Was able to accommodate food restrictions on the set menu. Would definitely come again.
   

   Essence BistroResponded on 15 February 2025

   Thank you for spending your Valentine’s with us, Kelvin! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the menu and that we could accommodate your dietary needs. We look forward to welcoming you back for another wonderful experience!
   

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   Michelle

   Unspecified1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 8 February 2025

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

   Amazing food Amazing service It really is a hidden gem
   

   Essence BistroResponded on 15 February 2025

   Thank you for your wonderful review, Michelle! We're so glad you enjoyed the food, service, and the hidden gem experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
   

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   Lauren

   Toronto4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 8 February 2025

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

   Always happy when we dine here. It’s a family staple now :)
   

   Essence BistroResponded on 15 February 2025

   Hi Lauren, Thank you for your kind words! It means so much to us that Essence Bistro has become a family staple for you. We always love having you and look forward to many more wonderful meals together!
   

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   Ben

   Toronto5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 1 February 2025

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

   Ridiculous as always, Vusal is a god amongst men!!!
   

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   Essence BistroResponded on 15 February 2025

   Thank you for your amazing review, Ben! We’re thrilled you had such a fantastic experience, and Chef Vusal will be honored by your kind words. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another unforgettable meal!
   

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   John

   Toronto1 review

   4.0

   Dined on 26 January 2025

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

   Nice atmosphere good decor good food pleasant experience
   

   Essence BistroResponded on 8 February 2025

   Hi John, Thank you for your kind review! We're so glad you enjoyed the atmosphere, décor, and food. It’s wonderful to hear you had a pleasant experience, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!
   

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   Isabella

   Toronto3 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 25 January 2025

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

   Essence was beautiful, the ambience was definitely the highlight of my experience there. It was very aesthetic, and gave a cozy vibe. The design of the restaurant definitely felt like we were in Europe. The burrata was AMAZING!! I also ordered the muscles - which wasn’t my favourite but they were served very nicely.
   

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   Essence BistroResponded on 8 February 2025

   Thank you for your feedback, Isabella! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the ambiance and aesthetic of Essence Bistro, and that the burrata was a highlight for you! We appreciate your honesty about the mussels and will take your thoughts into consideration. We hope to have the chance to welcome you back for another great experience soon!
   

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    Nick

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 January 2025

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

    Such a great meal chef and staff were great to us!
    

    Essence BistroResponded on 24 January 2025

    Thank you for your kind words, Nick! We’re delighted you had a great meal and that our chef and staff made your experience special. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another wonderful visit!
    

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