About El Tenedor

Vegetable-Centered Dining & Natural Wine in Toronto

An intimate Spanish and French inspired restaurant near Rosedale and Yorkville, offering seasonal vegetables, mindful ingredients, tasting menus, and low-intervention wines.

We cook almost entirely from scratch using local produce, natural sweeteners, alternative flours, and carefully selected ingredients chosen for flavour, balance, and a lighter dining experience.

Steps from Rosedale Station on Yonge Street
Reservations strongly encouraged.

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our philosophy

Vegetable-forward, flavour first

At Tenedor Wine Bar, nearly 70% of our menu is built around vegetables. Not as a side note, but as the soul of the experience.

Inspired by the kitchens and wine bars of Spain and France, our cooking celebrates seasonality, texture, depth, and thoughtful simplicity. We work with local ingredients whenever possible and prepare most dishes from scratch daily.

We believe food can feel generous, comforting, elegant, and vibrant all at once.

Our approach to mindful dining includes:

small-batch preparation
seasonal vegetables
natural sweeteners like maple syrup and sugar cane
alternative flours
balanced ingredients
low-intervention wines

the experience

Small Dining Room. Personal Hospitality.

Tenedor is a cozy, chef-driven restaurant designed for slow evenings, conversation, and connection.

Our intimate dining room seats 10–12 guests, with a small seasonal patio for 8 guests during warmer months. We cook and serve our guests personally, creating a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere that feels closer to a European neighbourhood wine bar than a traditional restaurant.

Because we prepare most dishes fresh each day in limited quantities, reservations and reservation confirmations help us reduce waste and offer the best possible experience.

location

Near Rosedale and Yorkville

Positioned for guests searching for a restaurant near Rosedale, Yorkville, and central Toronto, El Tenedor offers a more intimate alternative to larger dining rooms.

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Limited seating keeps the experience personal

One room, close service, and a flavour-driven menu designed to feel welcoming rather than formal.

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