Barista & Chef cafe bistro

4.7 (77)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Mediterranean

St Clair Ave W 1006, Toronto, ON M6E 1A2

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Good for special occasions

Eclectic mediterranean cuisine, classic recepes with a twist.

Our motto is to introduce to our wonderful customers the Mediterranean flavors of good quality food, great service. We want that everyone to get the full restaurant experience. Barista & Chef is the hot spot where family and friends get together and have great time.

Great Patio and very cozy and intimate inside.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Fusion / Eclectic, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Lunch Sat, Sun 11:45 am–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Fri, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
Website
http://www.baristandchef.ca/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Elton Ceco
Catering
We cater events as well ,
Private party facilities
We can provide private events, arrangements need to be made in advance.

Location
St Clair Ave W 1006, Toronto, ON M6E 1A2
Neighborhood
York
Cross street
We are located at the north corner of St Clair Ave West and Appleton Ave
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Street car stops at Oakwood ave and Glenholme . We are 1 minute walk from both those stations
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Grilled CalamariCA$17.95
Tomato, anchovies, olives, capers
MusselsCA$17.95
Spicy Marinara
Chicken LiversCA$16.95
Port reduction / julienne scallions
Beef CarpaccioCA$18.95
arugula, cherry tomatoes, parmesan, truffle oil
Eggplant ParmigianaCA$17.95
White cheddar / bread crumbs / basil / tomato sauce
Lemon Feta ShrimpCA$17.95
Shrimp / lemon / feta / cream / fresh herbs / crostini
Roasted Peppers & Pan-Fried FetaCA$16.95
Roasted garlic / balsamic reduction

Sandwiches

Pastrami SandwichCA$19.95
Smoked brisket / sautéed mushroom / caramelized onion / old cheddar / ciabatta / side: mixed greens
Trout on CiabattaCA$19.95
Wilted Spinach / sweet peppers / lemon / sides: mixed greens
Dr Ron's SandwichCA$18.95
Eggplant, peppers, caramelized onions, chili, garlic, old cheddar. Side: mixed greens
Chicken SandwichCA$19.95
sweet peppers / roasted garlic / feta / side: mixed greens

Salads

Add To My Salad $9.95 - chicken breast or 4 sauteed shrimp

Caesar SaladCA$14.95
Crispy bacon / shaved parmesan
Warm Spinach SaladCA$14.95
Mushroom / red onion / bacon / parmesan
Roasted BeetsCA$15.95
Spinach / charred green onions / goat's cheese
Village SaladCA$14.95
Tomatoes / cucumber / red onions / peppers / Kalamata olives / baby arugula / feta

Pastas & Risotto

Linguine Aglio OlioCA$15.95
oven roasted tomatoes / parmesan / chili
Linguine MarinaraCA$16.95
tomato sauce / parmesan
Mushroom RisottoCA$22.95
Field mushrooms / truffle oil / parmesan
B & C PenneCA$21.95
Gorgonzola / parmesan / pear / cheddar / Duck prosciutto
CrespelleCA$21.95
Crepes with feta / spinach / rose sauce
Shrimp LinguineCA$22.95
Shrimp / capers / roasted garlic / chili / olives / tomato sauce
Tagliatelle RaguCA$21.95
Braised Lamb & beef / mushroom / chili

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Barista & Chef cafe bistro.

4.7

(77)

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.4Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

77 Reviews

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LynnW
Toronto8 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 1, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Quiet, cozy place with lovely service. Food was nice.
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JanieS
Toronto2 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 30, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s always a delicious meal and good service at Barista and Chef. We have been coming here for years and have never been disappointed.
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jackieF
Toronto1 review
5.0
Dined on December 8, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding as always. A few more veggies in the main course as an option would be great. Thank you for the special treat. See you soon
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Gemini3
Toronto33 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 7, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food. Excellent menu choices. Served hot. Highly recommended.
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto1 review
5.0
Dined on December 1, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the best time on Friday at Barista and Chef. The staff is so friendly and the food absolutely delicious. We had the pear salad, rainbow Trout, chicken and ribs. free dessert added at the end was a lovely touch. we always go to this fabulous neighbourhood restaurant for special occasions.
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto1 review
5.0
Dined on December 1, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We absolutely loved our dinner at Barista and Chef. We were reuniting with friends we had travelled with in Tuscany and we wanted to find a charming Mediterranean style restaurant. The service was excellent- everyone was so friendly and accommodating. Delicious food - just as good as our meals in Tuscany. We were delighted with the background music too - not too loud as we have experienced at other hip restaurants. Thank you to the Barista and Chef team!!🤗
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morrisp
Toronto4 reviews
4.0
Dined on November 28, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Enjoyed the dinner. Good food, service and menu choices. Could improve the wine selection.
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EllenS
Toronto3 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 25, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Barista and Chef is a small restaurant that does a great job looking after their customers. They accommodate food allergies and provide alternative choices. The servers are top notch and very pleasant. The food was very tasty and plentiful which is unusual these days. The noise level was refreshingly quiet even with the restaurant full of diners. Overall, Barista and Chef is a great place to be for regular and special occasion dining.
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto2 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 15, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A real family run restaurant. Feels like you are a guest in their home. The menu is pretty classic, but they always have multiple specials if you are looking to change things up.
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warren Gold
Toronto134 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 11, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a treat to dine here. Had the chicken breast dish that was incredibly tasty. Always great service and an interesting menu. And maybe one of the last places that serves free warmed bread and dip before the rest of the food arrives. Feels like a “neighborhood place “that attracts people from all over.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Fusion / Eclectic, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Lunch Sat, Sun 11:45 am–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Fri, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
Website
http://www.baristandchef.ca/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Elton Ceco
Catering
We cater events as well ,
Private party facilities
We can provide private events, arrangements need to be made in advance.

Location
St Clair Ave W 1006, Toronto, ON M6E 1A2
Neighborhood
York
Cross street
We are located at the north corner of St Clair Ave West and Appleton Ave
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Street car stops at Oakwood ave and Glenholme . We are 1 minute walk from both those stations
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Barista & Chef cafe bistro

About this restaurant

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Menu

Appetizer

Grilled CalamariCA$17.95

MusselsCA$17.95

Chicken LiversCA$16.95

Beef CarpaccioCA$18.95

Eggplant ParmigianaCA$17.95

Lemon Feta ShrimpCA$17.95

Roasted Peppers & Pan-Fried FetaCA$16.95

Sandwiches

Pastrami SandwichCA$19.95

Trout on CiabattaCA$19.95

Dr Ron's SandwichCA$18.95

Chicken SandwichCA$19.95

Salads

Caesar SaladCA$14.95

Warm Spinach SaladCA$14.95

Roasted BeetsCA$15.95

Village SaladCA$14.95

Pastas & Risotto

Linguine Aglio OlioCA$15.95

Linguine MarinaraCA$16.95

Mushroom RisottoCA$22.95

B & C PenneCA$21.95

CrespelleCA$21.95

Shrimp LinguineCA$22.95

Tagliatelle RaguCA$21.95

Reviews

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable