CRU Restaurant - Toronto, Ontario

Amazing! Staff was super nice and came around the table frequently enough that we were never waiting for them but not too frequently as to be annoying. The atmosphere was very chill and it wasn't crazy busy on a Friday afternoon/evening. Highly recommend the mango crème brûlée, as well as ... the Baffin island turbot (probably some of the best fish I've ever had) and the scallops. Lastly they had a very competitive wine list and educated staff on the varitals. WILL go again! Read more

The food was okay but over priced for what you get. The bartender made a good recommendation for a shot we wanted. Burrata was yummy, asparagus was plain, charcuterie was less food than I thought. Service was amazing, 100% attentive and great staff.

Food 5 Ambience 4 Service 4.5 Quality food with a unique dining experience. Great with friends and parties with 4 and more people. I would recommend to turn the light up a bit more. Myself and guests around me were complaining it was too dark and the menu font was too small to read. The ... service is great to excellent. In time it will be awesome The photos doesnt do the food justice Read more

CRU’s menu now straddles a variety of proteins and cultures. Items such as the burrata ($19) and brown butter gnocchi ($23) have an Italian influence, although updated with different spices. The burrata is covered with a date compote, honey, tangy za’atar seasoning, and tons of micro greens to give the ... creamy cheese a Middle Eastern flair. It’s rather refreshing, but better suited for summer months; I was craving something more comforting and sinful. The brown butter gnocchi ($23) was more satisfying – well flavoured plump soft nuggets in a savoury brown butter sauce with earthy chestnuts, crunchy lightly pickled cauliflower, and briny capers thrown in. The gnocchi is a richer dish and works well for sharing. Their starters are the more adventurous options. Thumbnail sized caviar doughnuts (complimentary order shown below; normal order is $16) takes a dense cake batter and glazes it with sweet crème fraiche. It’s kept savoury by decorating the pastry with radish, chives, and, of course, caviar. If you like sweet and salty combinations, this one will blow the typical bacon and maple glaze version out of the water. I was actually fooled by the vegan ‘nduja (complimentary order shown below; normal order is $11) where the spicy salty spread did taste like the pork version – the only difference being it was much smoother. Topped on crispy grilled bread, slices of pickled fennel and dill were a good attempt to balance out the powerful spread. If the smokiness was toned down a bit, the ‘nduja may be even better. CRU’s mains were definitely what impressed our table with the aged duck breast ($29) being the favourite. The combination of gamey duck meat, thin sliver of fat, and well rendered crispy skin made for a tasty bite. As the juices and fat melded together on my taste buds, I instantly wanted another bite. Paired with soft confit squash and some pumpkin seed crumble, the dish definitely had a fall/winter flair. Read more

Quality food with great balance of meats, seafood and vegan friendly dishes. Would recommend friends to check this spot out! Plus the artwork by Swanski is a ++