Best Open Kitchen Restaurants in Chinatown / Kensington Market

Love it here my favorite restaurant in Toronto. Working a very NYC vibe in Kensington market with phenomenal staff, delicious food in a fun comfortable arty room. Sat at the kitchen bar: a front row seat to watching the chefs do their magic. Last night was a special tasting menu, highlights for me were the Crueler with Crab, the green chili, pancetta and collard paparadelle and the delicious sour dough. A perfect evening with a shout out to Rob the sommelier and my waiter who made the night with his attentive, friendly and knowledgeable service.

This is our 3rd time at R&D as we absolutely love the experience and the food. We always sit at the Chef’s Rail and enjoy watching the chefs at work. The staff is extremely friendly and accommodating. We will always come back.

Excellent from start to finish. Food was exquisite and service was warm and highly attentive. Diverse a la carte menu was perfect for our family gathering. Highly recommend.

Incredible experience. Amazing food and you must try the pairing

The restaurant is beautiful very clean great views very romantic the music was a little too loud the food was very good service very good not the best I have had on ether point besides the restaurant it’s self and the atmosphere the only thing that was outstanding was the carrot cake I mean this was outstanding out of this world by far the best carrot cake I have ever eaten hats off I would return just because of it you really have the best ever I will remember that for years