The David Duncan House

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   Alexandria

   Toronto

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Best place to eat by far ! Very memorable atmosphere and service is immaculate. The details to the environment of the serving area and stair cases / mirrors / windows are superior clean. I didn’t see one cobweb on any light fixtures throughout the restaurant. It’s amazing the detail and time spent to offer such a great atmosphere snd the service from the staff is literally amazing. Never have to fill your own drink or ask for more. They are on it before you even know you need it. The table side Cesar salad and the deserts prepared table side- can’t compare. No one else has this service that I’ve been to. Any occasion , big or small -this is your venue! I just wish the consumers dressed nicer … for the ambiance offered , coming in Uggs or Jordan’s , just doesn’t look good. Not saying you need to dress for the queen but do better than an outfit good for Jack astors. Don’t embarrass not only yourself but the staff who work hard to maintain their own appearance to serve you the way they do.
   

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   Yarden

   Toronto

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious food and amazing service! First time at the David Duncan House and we will definitely be back. Highly recommend the table side cesar slad and rib eye steak!
   

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   Derick

   Toronto

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 5

   Our server was slow to respond to our needs and he also delayed bringing the bill and made us lose valuable time trying to catch a scheduled movie at the cinema. The server also didn’t give me the opportunity to select tip option and pushed the buttons himself! My filet mignon was cold but I didn’t complain cuz he was not around to inquire… The ambience is very nice but the service was awful!
   

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   Theja

   Toronto

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on December 21, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Had an amazing dinner. Food was delicious and two service managers were very professional and attentive. The formal ambience of the place is much appreciated.
   

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   Alan

   VIP

   Toronto

   24 reviews

   3.0

   24 reviews

   Dined on December 18, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   It has been over a year since we have been back. The service was ok. Server did not ask all the questions needed to before preparing the Caesar salad. For some reason, the kitchen cannot do well done. Almost like an insult to the chef. A little under two years ago was there for someone's celebration and the food and the service was excellent. Our server had a great sense of humor and was most attentive. But the last two times, it has been a struggle. Food is excellent, but if more attention was paid to the customer and their likes and dislikes it would be much better. From a cost perspective very reasonable in this day and age for an upscale restaurant. As gluten free, should consider having GF bread as most other restaurants of this type do.
   

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   Gregory

   Toronto

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 15, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   I requested my cola to be without ice BUT My refill came with ice I did not want to return it as if memory reminds me. People who request to change the items have a few items added And This is not my way of causing problems Thank you
   

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   Alex

   VIP

   Toronto

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on December 15, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing fine dining experience, the place was very busy and the staff was amazing They did an excellent job accommodating the orders, we had a big table, all cooked to perfection. Very professional and friendly staff, the side table Caesar salad is something unique to try, not many restaurants out here prepare the salad like this anymore, the stakes cooked perfectly as requested, every thing was perfect. Rita the manager was excellent and very professional, the table was a few minutes late and she kept apologizing, no reasons at all, she made every thing great for our party.
   

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   John

   Greater Boston

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 15, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 5

   Been there several times and service had been great all around and food excellent. Last evening however we experienced a lack of service. Seemed understaffed or something to that sort. Had to call the wait staff to order, for water etc each time we needed anything. Typically I am used to an establishment of this caliber upselling there services and offers. No offer for specials, after dinner drinks, coffee etc. Staff simply struggling to offer attention last evening to it's patrons. Will I go back? Absolutely, still one of Toronto's best.
   

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   Grant

   San Francisco

   11 reviews

   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on December 8, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent food and incredible service. Being going for 25 plus years and it never disappoints. Fantastic time.👍👍
   

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    Florentina

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4

    I found the food starting with appetizers and main course very salty. The stuff were friendly but they looked bored and not to attentive.
    

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