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Location: 909 Yonge Street, Units 29-30, Toronto, Ontario M4W 2H2
Nearby: Rosedale, Yorkville, Summerhill
Dining style: Intimate, chef-led, seasonal, vegetable-forward
Hours: Wednesday to Saturday, 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Whether you are looking for a healthy restaurant near Yorkville, a cozy dinner near Rosedale, or a seasonal tasting menu in Toronto, El Tenedor offers a personal dining experience built around flavour, quality, and balance.


Seasonal Restaurant Menu

Our Toronto restaurant menu changes with the seasons and highlights vegetables, herbs, grains, quality proteins, and carefully chosen ingredients. Vegetables lead the plate, while fish and meat are offered as balanced options.

Starters

Sweet Potato Waffles

Crisp house-made waffles made with sweet potato, butter, and a gentle touch of chipotle. Served with cumin-spiced Greek yogurt.

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Spring Kale Salad

Kale rubbed with olive oil and dressed with Dijon-honey vinaigrette, house fermented peaches, and seasoned almonds.

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Tuna Tiradito

Thinly sliced tuna over fresh cantaloupe with ginger, lemon, and celery dressing. Finished with avocado, purple potato, and dried corn.

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Chef-guided experience

Tasting Menu in Toronto

El Tenedor also offers a seasonal tasting menu inspired by what is freshest right now. This limited-time experience is ideal for guests who want a chef-guided meal built around the season.

Current tasting menu

  • April 2026 Tasting Menu

    April 2026 Tasting Menu

    El Tenedor Wine Bar presents our April 2026 tasting menu in Toronto, a seasonal dining experience inspired by spring ingredients. Located near Yorkville and Rosedale, this limited-time menu features a …

    View the Tasting Menu


Main Dishes

Garden Veggie Burger

A house-made patty of lentils, roasted cauliflower, broccoli, mushrooms, and chickpeas. Served with potato waffles and coleslaw.

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Roasted Cauliflower, Eggplant & Lentils

Roasted vegetables served with slow-cooked lentils, Mediterranean olive salsa, sesame paste, lemon confit, and herbs.

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Pacific Coho Salmon & kale

Oven-roasted salmon served with our spring kale salad.

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Summer Squash Beef Lasagna

Layers of sliced squash and slow-braised beef cheeks baked until tender and rich.

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Vegetables & Seeds Risotto

Creamy (no rice) risotto with cauliflower, pear, farro, yogurt, vegetable broth, and wild mushrooms.

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Pair it with wine.

Ask for a natural wine suggestion or choose the tasting menu for a more guided dinner experience.

Desserts

Cottage Cheese Cheesecake

A light cottage cheese cheesecake with seasonal berries, candied orange and hibiscus.

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Chickpea Chocolate Brownie

Dark chocolate and chickpea brownie served with house-made berry jam, hazelnut and pistachio.

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Chef-guided experience

Natural Wines, Cocktails, and House-Made Drinks

El Tenedor is also a natural wine bar in Toronto, with a focus on low-intervention wines, seasonal cocktails, and house-made beverages.

House-Made Fizzy Drinks: Cucumber mint, Ginger lemon, Strawberry hibiscus jalapeno soda, Fermented pineapple.

Cocktails and Wine: Garden Spritz, Mediterranean Paloma, Negroni, Gin and Tonic, Watermelon Martini, Espresso Martini, Wines by the glass and bottle including Garnacha, Chablis, Barolo, Cava, and Cremant.

Why Guests Visit El Tenedor

  • Seasonal vegetable-forward menu
  • Natural wine and low-intervention wine selection
  • Chef-led dining experience
  • Steps from Rosedale subway
  • Close to Yorkville and Summerhill
  • Gluten-free options available
  • Rated 4.8/5 by guests
  • Comfortable for date nights and small gatherings

Frequently Asked Questions

El Tenedor is an intimate chef-led restaurant in Toronto with a seasonal, vegetable-forward menu, natural wines, and balanced fish and meat options.

Yes. Vegetables lead the plate at El Tenedor, and the menu includes several vegetable-forward dishes.

Yes. El Tenedor offers gluten-free soups and selected mains. Guests can ask about current options when booking or ordering.

Reservations are recommended, especially for peak dining times and for guests interested in the tasting menu.

Yes. El Tenedor serves natural wines, low-intervention wines, house-made drinks, and signature cocktails.