Edulis Restaurant

Dining at Edulis feels like being invited to the most exclusive dinner party on the planet, and that’s not just because the restaurant is tucked inside a quaint red house in a residential neighborhood. The husband-and-wife owners really commit to cooking seasonally—the daily-changing tasting menus mostly focus on seafood and vegetables like earthy chanterelles, Ontario white asparagus, little neck clams, and Arctic char. Inside, the restaurant feels like a tiny neighborhood bistro with wooden tables and chairs, framed local artwork, and candlelit tables (which tend to book up weeks in advance).

View this post on InstagramA post shared by EDULIS RESTAURANT (@edulisrestaurant). The husband-and-wife team behind Edulis makes eating at the King West locale feel like home. That is if your family dinner table consisted of a seasonal, five or seven-course tasting menu that could be customized to suit your tastes or dietary needs.

Snagging a reservation at the Michelin-starred Edulis is like trying to get a pair of coveted concert tickets: sweaty keyboard keys, heart racing, praying your credit card doesn’t decline. It's exhilarating and anxiety-inducing, but so worth it — if you’re cool with paying for the whole meal upfront including tip when you book your table (not including alcohol or additional dishes you order at the restaurant). Look for the charming red house on Niagara Street, which has been converted into one of Toronto’s top Michelin restaurants, although it still very much feels like you're dining in someone's eclectic home.

Tucked away on a quiet street in the middle of Toronto's bustling King West area, the facade of this quaint restaurant looks more akin to a countryside cottage than one of Canada's 100 Best Restaurants. Helmed by husband and wife duo Tobey Nemeth and Michael Caballo, Edulis (meaning 'edible' in Latin) has made a name for itself on both a local and international stage, with the 30-seat restaurant even landing a mention on The World's 50 Best. The menu changes often and is driven by seasonal ingredients and chef Caballo's passion for foraging, particularly mushrooms.

Edulis borrows its name from Boletus edulis, a particular kind of porcini mushroom.It also translates from Latin to mean "edible." Located in Toronto's fashion district, Edulis' married pair of chefs and owners, Tobey Nemeth and Michael Caballo, have successfully cultivated a fine dining ethic with a casual neighborhood hominess. Edulis stays true to an ethos of seasonal availability. A weekly rotating menu makes it difficult to nail down the multi-course set, but a Michelin star offers a sense that good things should be expected.

Reservations at this homey, award-winning restaurant can be hard to come by, but they are certainly worth the effort. Meals at Edulis primarily focus on seafood, vegetables, and foraged mushrooms, and the seasonal tasting menus by chefs and restaurateurs Tobey Nemeth and Michael Caballo are memorable but not precious. For a true treat, visit during truffle season and you’ll be able to enjoy dishes such as geoduck with white truffle, and chestnut and potato with black truffle butter.

Spanish influences enliven Canadian fare at this world-class restaurant. Known for their use of wild and foraged ingredients, the tasting menus at Edulis (available in two different lengths) vary daily depending on what’s in season, in stock and on each guest’s preferences, too. In a modest space reminiscent of a neighbourhood bistro, even the supplementary black and white truffle menus carry no pomp or pretension, but simply an earnest passion for the finest of ingredients.

Edulis is a beloved independent restaurant where securing a reservation can be a challenge, a testament to its quality and popularity. The menu, influenced by Spanish cuisine but almost entirely sourced by local ingredients and Spanish cuisine, is best experienced through the tasting menu, though à la carte options are available upon request. While it may not be the newest hotspot, many local chefs count Edulis among their top picks for a special occasion meal.

The pride and joy of the husband-and-wife owners, Edulis has a homey feel, putting a spin on comfort food. The Mediterranean-inspired menu includes seasonal ingredients, seafood, vegetables, and a multi-course menu that honours farmers, fishers, foragers and suppliers by serving the best ingredients. For starters, try their roasted young chicken with a trio of macaroni stuffed with creamy mushroom puree, green asparagus, and spring garlic porcini.

As they say, the Edulis experience is about many things feasting, celebrating the craft and tradition of cooking, and spectacular ingredients. Those amazing ingredients include seasonal inspirations like the current Harvest Menu. Chefs Michael Caballo and Tobey Nemeth have adapted to COVID-19 by offering "Edulis at Home" for pickup including the "Edulis Picnic at Home." They are also offering a small selection of à la carte, wine and pantry items.

Edulis fans (and really, who isn’t one?) can now feast on Michael Caballo and Tobey Nemeth’s five-course meals—from the comfort of their own homes. The weekly changing spread might include wild side-striped shrimp or marinated squid; a pâté en croute of duck, foie and pistachio; or chicken Marbella with prunes and capers. Add-ons include bottles of wine, Monforte Dairy cheeses, fresh Oregon mountain porcini and organic produce from Antony John.

Canada’s Best Restaurants ranks Edulis as #2 overall and highlights the Mediterranean bistro as being able to bend time with rich menus and complex, lasting flavours. They source fresh ingredients from all over Canada, with dishes inspired by the best ingredients of each season. Spring and early Summer are especially great times to visit, with local mushrooms, fresh fish, and early vegetables from nearby farms making their flavours known.

In April 2012, Edulis Toronto was opened by Michael Caballo and Tobey Nemeth in the former Niagara Street Cafe space. Caballo had been the chef at Niagara Street Cafe several years before and the two had always dreamt of it as their ideal location. After four years of travelling and cooking in Italy, Spain, Panama, Haida Gwaii, and Vancouver, the culinary pair were ready and excited to return to Toronto to open Edulis.

Enjoy an authentic and hospitable culinary experience at Edulis. This cozy restaurant, owned and operated by husband-wife duo Michael Caballo and Tobey Nemeth, specializes in seafood, vegetables, wild mushrooms and other foraged foods. Edulis, which comes from the Latin botanical name for porcini mushroom, features a seasonal multi-course menu inspired by Mediterranean cuisine that uses locally sourced ingredients.

Chefs Michael Caballo and Tobey Nemeth have been at their bucolic Niagara Street restaurant for a handful of years now, and have established themselves with their creative and consistently superior cuisine. They started their takeout program last week and it was a resounding success. This week they are offering an Edulis at Home Picnic for Pickup set menu for this weekend and it sounds amazing.

Located in downtown Toronto’s west end neighbourhood, Edulis is known for its seasonal tasting menu made from scratch by husband-and-wife team Michael Caballo and Tobey Nemet. Dining at Edulis feels like visiting your grandma’s home for a delicious seafood-focused homecooked meal. It’s a great culinary experience for seafood lovers and the price is pretty reasonable for what you’re getting.

This quaint restaurant on Niagara Street has been offering 'Edulis at Home' for pick up since the onset of the pandemic. Recognized as one of Canada's best restaurants on Canada's 100 Best Restaurants, it is no surprise that the restaurant's takeout offerings do not fall short. Menus change frequently but expect refined, elegant dishes with thoughtful pairings and in-season produce.

Snagging a reservation at Edulis is like trying to get a pair of coveted concert tickets: sweaty keyboard keys, heart racing and praying your credit card works. It's exhilarating and anxiety-inducing but so worth it — as long as you’re cool with paying for the whole meal upfront, including tip, when you book your table (not including alcohol or add-ons you get at the restaurant).

Nestled in a quaint Toronto neighbourhood in West Queen West, Edulis is a charming restaurant that focuses on foraged and locally-sourced ingredients. The menu is a reflection of the seasons, offering dishes that are both simple and deeply flavorful, served in a warm, homey setting that invites diners to relax and enjoy. A post shared by EDULIS RESTAURANT (@edulisrestaurant)

For solo travellers with an appetite for seafood, Edulis will make a fine choice of restaurant. Run by a husband-and-wife team, Edulis in the King West district of Toronto makes everyone feel at home, regardless of who they are or aren’t eating with. The menus at Edulis changes with the season but always focuses on fresh ingredients and service with a smile.

Edulis: You want a cozy, rustic spot with a seasonal menu of wild and foraged foods used to create elevated Canadian dishes with a bit of Western European flair. They’ve recently taken things even further in innovation and made a pay-in-advance, including tax and tip policy. You can select between various prix-fixe options usually between $90-$180.

This husband-and-wife-owned restaurant on King West puts a heavy focus on seasonal ingredients for their Mediterranean-inspired set menu. Seafood, vegetables, and seasonal ingredients are the highlights of their multi-course menu. They work closely with farmers, fishers, foragers, and suppliers to source the best ingredients, which is amazing!

Edulis isn’t just a restaurant; it’s a decadent takeout experience. Their five-course, heat-at-home concept brings the restaurant’s signature luxury straight to your kitchen, —even after a quick spin in the microwave. We love their cozy, down-to-earth dining experience with fresh, seasonal, and local ingredients prepared with rustic love.

Langdon Hall and Pearl Morisette (number 4) are both pioneers in sustainability, as are Edulis and Canoe. Dreyfus, Pompette, and Giulietta also topped that list as homey spots with a serious culinary command. 20 Victoria, Mineral, Quetzal, Sakai Bar, Indian Street Food, and Taverne Bernhardt's remain my favorites.

One of the cutest restaurants in the city, IMHO… from their vivid red restaurant-front and Parisian-style patio chairs, to the beautiful decor and quaint dining room. One thing that I admired most, which is often overlooked, was the pacing of the tasting menu. Probably one of the best paced meals I’ve ever had.

Serving elevated Canadian dishes largely inspired by the Mediterranean, Edulis is a cozy locale featuring a seasonal menu of wild and foraged ingredients. The decor is modest and simple, letting the dishes on their set multicourse menu shine as the highlight of your evening. Where: 169 Niagara St, Toronto

Tucked away from the King West bustle, Edulis is a cozy tasting menu-only gem featuring seasonally inspired menus with a seafood and vegetable focus. The menu supplements are ever-changing and are worth the splurge. They offer dinner service only during the week but are open on Sundays for lunch only.

The guide expanded its reach to Canada for the first time in 2022, giving several top Toronto restaurants–think fine-dining mainstays such as Alo, Edulis, Osteria Giulia, and Sushi Masaki Saito (the only Canadian restaurant with two stars for exceptional cooking)—recognition for their elevated dishes.

It is again one of the wine bars in Toronto known for their eclectic taste and arrangement of food menu. Try natural wines, fish, and other complementary seafood available according to seasonal conditions. The menu is mostly inspired by vegetable and seafood blends like other wine bars in Toronto.

This award-winning restaurant near King and Niagara is chic yet quaint, its menu of technically perfect dishes served without an ounce of pretension. Local ingredients get a Spanish-style glow-up in the team's experienced hands, with set menus affording guests enough time to let romance bloom.

Edulis, the couple’s intimate and incomparable 24-seat room, is a mix of those worlds: grand and somehow humble too, fancy but decidedly fun. Now 11 years old, it is also, to my mind, the most personal fine dining spot anywhere in Canada; their touch is on absolutely everything here.

Edulis, located at 169 Niagara St., ranked fourth on the list, which is now in its 11th year. With a strong focus on seafood, vegetables and wild mushrooms, the restaurant has been in the top 10 since the first Canada’s 100 Best restaurants list in 2015 and placed second last year.

Down a leafy residential street, tucked into the bottom of a postwar A-frame, is one the city's most competent kitchens. The room could pass for a Catalonian cantina: bentwood chairs, flickering candles, encaustic tile accents, and a few Catholic icons hung on the walls for good…

If humble, heartening cuisine were a place, it would probably look a lot like Edulis. This place is reassuringly down-to-earth with its fresh, seasonal, and local ingredients prepared with rustic, earthy love. The menu is dynamic and available in take-home kits.

Edulis is a cozy restaurant that’s tucked away, hidden from the hustle and bustle of the Toronto core. Its menu changes depending on seasonal ingredients and focuses on seafood, vegetables, and wild mushrooms. Address: 169 Niagara StreetPhone: 416-703-4222

Other Toronto-area spots that made a return appearance to the list include the Restaurant at Pearl Morissette (fourth), Langdon Hall (fifth), Edulis (seventh), Canoe (eighth), Sushi Masaki Saito (10th), Dreyfus (15th), Shoushin (19th) and Giulietta (20th).

Toronto restaurant partners include: Alo, Bar Isabel, Boralia, Campagnolo, The Chase, Chase Fish & Oyster, Colette, DaiLo, Edulis, The Harbord Room, Hopgoods Foodliner, Kasa Moto, Omaw, and Richmond Station with more to come after launch.

With décor running more to modest than stylish, and only 30-odd seats spread over its twin main floor rooms, this restaurant appears to the uninitiated as your average neighbourhood bistro. But its foodie following borders on cultish.

Imagine a restaurant that feels less like a fancy night out and more like a delightful get-together with close friends. That’s the vibe at Edulis. Here, it’s all about the joy of sharing a delicious meal with loved ones.

Ph: (416) 964-0606 Edulis (10): 169 Niagara Street, Toronto. Ph: 416-703-4222 Pearl Morissette (14): 3953 Jordan Rd, Jordan Station. Ph: (905) 562-4376 Dandylion (18): 1198 Queen Street West, Toronto.

MT: Two favourites are Edulis and Quetzal—their food is amazing, their wine programs are amazing, their cocktail programs are amazing. Everything about them is exceptional.