By seema60 on August 4, 2026 Verified by Email Joni Restaurant

We went for brunch to this lovely restaurant in The Park Hyatt Avenue road. The service was excellent. There was a wide variety of choices. I had the brunch burger with a very nice green salad. The chocolate tartelette was delicious too. My friends also enjoyed their meals.

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By Adam Crane on July 5, 2026 Verified by Google Joni Restaurant

Wife and I had the afternoon tea. Very nice assortment of food and tea pairings. Was setup like an appetizer, main and dessert.
It’s located inside the Park Hyatt. Was a nice restaurant with friendly and attentive staff. Found it to be responsibly priced.

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By Angie h on June 2, 2026 Verified by Google Joni Restaurant

Came for a cocktail, which was okay, but not worth the price. Friendly service but nothing really to write home about… other than the hilarious and beautiful cocktail descriptions. Surprisingly there were a number of families with young kids in the lounge.

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By Somphop_Sara on May 19, 2026 Verified by Email Joni Restaurant

This restaurant offers a great breakfast. The food is delicious, but some items take a while to prepare. Overall, everything is excellent, and the service is top-notch.

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By Rachael on May 11, 2026 Verified by Google Joni Restaurant

Amazing full 5 course experience, along with bread, snack, segway broth, and pre-dessert - all with Canadian ingredients.

Treated well by the service! Great ambiance within a hotel.

Live piano and singing in the background, well done but a bit too loud volume for me personally.

I was treated well. The only item I didn’t like was the oddly creative scallops, we didn’t receive any grace or special treatment despite informing them we didn’t like it, but perhaps that shouldn’t be expected.
The dessert spoon was comically too big for the dessert, and the time between dishes felt like it lacked grace (not clearing the table, not checking on water), could use some more attention in this area.

Highlight dishes were ravioli with fresh ricotta, halibut from BC, and duck!! Well done.

Overall would recommend trying the chef tasting menu here! More than satisfied for the price point.

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By Love2travel on April 19, 2026 Verified by Google Joni Restaurant

A lovely spot with a warm atmosphere and live piano. The food is consistently fresh and well prepared. We enjoy both the New Year’s buffet and weekend à la carte menu. The craftsman high ceiling feels free and outdoor airly even though it’s indoor. Service today was especially thoughtful - despite a longer wait, our server kindly offered an extra egg to keep me going!

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By Vik Chauhan on April 19, 2026 Verified by Google Joni Restaurant

Server Akhil was superb,
From start to finish. Great service a true professional in every sense of the word. Making us all feel comfortable and going the extra mile to explain options and ensure a pleasant experience for all.
The mushroom soup was the best I have ever had. Lobster spaghetti was memorable.
Mash potatoes- creamy goodness
Dessert - apple crumble and Black Forest cake coconut and vanilla in cream
Coffee was robust and flavourful.
Also tried: scallops, spicy green salad,

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By N Dong on April 3, 2026 Verified by Google Joni Restaurant

House bread with house tomato butter: pretty good. Though it’s super sweet.

The pre-appetizer: the trout tartare were the highlight of the meal

Scallops: my favourite dish of the set. Refreshing and fresh.

Lobster: another super good dish with fresh seafood.

Chicken oyster: I found this dish is a bit salty.

Seasoned steak: the steak is a bit salty.

Dessert: sorry. I don’t like the dessert in this restaurant. Both were extremely sweet for me. I can’t even have a second bite.

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By Shatha H on March 7, 2026 Verified by Google Joni Restaurant

I attended the Amazonian tasting event at Joni Restaurant featuring guest chef Felipe Schaedler. The concept of the menu was intriguing and it offered a rare opportunity to experience ingredients and flavors inspired by the Amazon.

Some courses stood out. The Codorna (quail) was the highlight of the evening beautifully balanced, flavorful, and confidently executed. The Pão de Queijo was also excellent, and the cocktail was refreshing. The shrimp course (Moqueca de Camarões) introduced interesting flavors, though the texture was not particularly appealing. The scallop (Vieiras) was pleasant but the sauce felt somewhat restrained and didn’t fully carry the dish. The Pato no Tucupi did not work for my palate due to the strong duck flavor. The Black Cod with tucumã purée was creative and unfamiliar, though it didn’t quite translate into a satisfying dish for me. The Quindim dessert had pleasant coconut notes and a nice crunch, but felt somewhat underwhelming as a finale.

One of the most memorable moments was tasting an edible ant for the first time surprisingly bright and citrusy, almost like a squeeze of lemon. It perfectly reflected the adventurous spirit of the menu.

However, the service did not quite match the level expected for this type of dining experience. Utensils were placed directly on the table, my champagne glass had an odor, and the shared restroom setup felt uncomfortable. Considering the price point of the event, the overall service and attention to detail felt somewhat below expectations.

Overall, it was an interesting culinary exploration and I appreciate the opportunity to try something truly different.

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By G7626VHdonaldc on February 21, 2026 Verified by Email Joni Restaurant

Absolutely preposterous atmosphere. The music blasted me and my family from beginning to end. We had to shout loudly at each other to be heard. We also had to shout at the waiter. We asked if the music could be turned down twice to no effect. I then had a conversation with the manager who said she "would try". I pointed out that she, not the performer, ran the restaurant. The music went down a couple decibels for a short time before the wailing began again. What the performer lacked in talent he made up for in volume. I can't recall much about the food because the ambiance overtook all my senses.

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By Chillaa SoSeriuz on February 14, 2026 Verified by Google Joni Restaurant

This restaurant was absolutely flawless & I would highly recommend it to anybody looking to simply have a great time! I went here with my girlfriend during my stay at the hotel for Valentines Day. We went to the bar in the morning and were greeted by an amazing server by the name Mike. He was very passionate about his job which made the experience even better.

Later in the night we had dinner at Joni's for the pre-fixed Valentines menu. Everything was amazing, from the service, to the vibe & of course the food. All of the dishes came out in a timely manner and was plated very well which made good pictures for IG etc.

Overall a great time was had and you can take my word for it that you will not regret going to this spot!

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By Olivia Barnes on February 9, 2026 Verified by Google Joni Restaurant

Went for the first time to try the winterlicious menu. Walking in to the restaurant, the atmosphere was quite nice aside from the noise levels of other customers as it's a big open area.

The food presentation was nice but I was severely disappointed with my main duck rigatoni and my pumpkin creme dessert. I would not order these again. The Caesar salad appetizer and the mushroom soup were delicious. The steak ordered as medium rare was very rare so we requested to have it cooked more which took a lot longer than expected.

Paid $15 for non-alcoholic drinks that were not up to par for that price point.

Unfortunately I was not impressed by the service either as our waiter barely spoke to us and did not have a very friendly demeanor compared to other staff we saw.

I was expecting to only be at the restaurant for 1 - 1.5 hours total based on the preset menu but we ended up there for over 2 hours due to the long wait times for our food despite the place not being very busy during the lunch hours.

The only thing I can really say met my expectations was the washroom in the hotel which isn't located inside the restaurant.

Will not be returning to this restaurant after this disappointing experience especially considering the price.

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By Florine Tseu on January 29, 2026 Verified by Google Joni Restaurant

We had an outstanding dining experience at Joni restaurant on January 26, 2026, the day after the snowstorm. This is our first time at Joni and it won't be our last after the excellent meal, service and atmosphere at Joni.

We opted for the 5-course Chef's menu for $95 per person and wow, the dishes were all outstanding -- artfully and well balanced flavours, ingredients were fresh and some dishes seem to have a japanese-inspired fusion. Each item that came out was well executed and delicious combination of flavours. I've posted some pictures. There was in-house milk rolls with miso-infused butter (yum), the lobster tail was delicious and the beef dish incredibly tender. There's also delightful surprise from the kitchen. We felt well satiated at the end of our evening.

The decor and atmosphere is just right -- although the space is huge with extremely high ceilings, the acoustics were excellent. The environment feels warm and intimate, tables were spread out so you don't feel cramped at all, or being overheard. Music volume was appropriate, just in the background and not intrusive. One can tell the space was well designed to promote a relaxing dining experience.

Service from the team was outstanding. Our server, Mohamed, was professional and friendly, but not intrusive. The service just added to the overall experience of our delicious meal.

We plan to return with some friends for the outstanding meal. The Chef menu really highlights the chef's creativity and imagination. The service and atmosphere are all bonuses, including the surprise. Joni has been added to our favourite fine dining choices.

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By Gdavi on December 31, 2025 Verified by Google Joni Restaurant

Joni, located on the ground floor of the Park Hyatt in downtown Toronto's Yorkville area, is a culinary gem, earning a solid five stars. Chef Jonathan consistently delivers a phenomenal dining experience, crafting seasonal menus and hosting special events that keep us coming back. Our recent visit featured a five-course preset menu that was nothing short of exceptional, starting with some incredibly appetizing appetizers that set the tone for the entire meal. I opted for the cod fish, which was cooked to perfection and absolutely amazing. We began with a delicious French onion soup as well. My husband thoroughly enjoyed the filet mignon. The drinks were wonderful, and the entire dining experience was elevated by fantastic service from an attentive staff in a clean and well-maintained restaurant.

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