And/Ore
West Queen West, Toronto
Restaurant in Toronto, Canada
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
And/Ore works for a polished Queen West night when wine and atmosphere matter more than chasing a specific cuisine. It is strongest for dates, small celebrations, business-adjacent dinners where the room needs to feel considered without becoming stiff.
About And/Ore
And/Ore is a Toronto venue with evening hours from Tuesday through Saturday and a smart casual dress code. It is closed Monday and Sunday, open 5 PM–12 AM Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
The clearest recognition is Star Wine List (2026). Beyond that, details such as cuisine, chef, menu format, pricing, seating style, private dining, specific dishes are not specified here, so the safest way to plan is to treat And/Ore as an evening Toronto venue and verify any occasion-specific needs directly before you go.
Choose it for a Toronto evening, not a specific format
And/Ore makes the most sense when its basics fit your plan: a Tuesday-to-Saturday evening outing in Toronto with a smart casual dress code. Because no lunch hours are listed, do not plan around lunch service based on this information.
For group planning, private events, seating preferences, or any request that depends on the room layout or service format, confirm directly with the venue. The most reliable guidance is to use the evening hours and dress code as the planning foundation.
The confirmed recognition is Star Wine List (2026)
And/Ore has Star Wine List (2026) recognition. That is the main accolade available here, it is the only specific recognition that should shape expectations from this page.
Because no cuisine category, named chef, signature dish, menu structure, or price range is listed here, avoid building the night around assumptions about a particular style of food or service. If those details matter for your plans, check with And/Ore directly before committing.
Planning details
- Location
- 1040 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1H7, Canada
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- andorerestaurant.com
- Phone
- +1 416-536-1040
The take
The Take
The Vibe
And/Ore presents a split personality that reads like a deliberate design experiment. Upstairs, a light-soaked room with rococo ornamentation and a natural-wine focus feels decorative and easygoing; downstairs, the palette flips to a darker, compressed space that hums with a different intensity. That structural contrast gives the restaurant theatricality—the decor and pacing announce themselves almost as loudly as the menu. The overall result is refined rather than fussy: thoughtful design choices and a carefully calibrated service rhythm position And/Ore as a sophisticated, design-forward stop on Queen Street West.
Best For
This is very much an evening destination: the copy frames And/Ore as a place that "structures the evening," so dinner is the natural fit. The two-floor setup lets guests tailor the night—Above Ground for lighter, wine-forward small plates in a bright, ornamented room; the lower level for a darker, more intense experience. It suits date nights and special occasions that value atmosphere and pacing, and it also works for groups who want to self-select the tone of the meal. Signature items like the short rib and pear sorbet give concrete touchpoints for a memorable dinner.
Ordering Tips
Decide which floor matches the tone you want before you arrive: choose Above Ground for a light, wine-driven small-plates ritual in a more ornate, airy setting; opt for the lower level when you want a denser, more charged evening. The menu is presented as small plates, so plan to share and to move through a series of dishes rather than a single composed entrée. Lean into the restaurant's natural-wine program when ordering, and leave room for the house signatures—short rib to anchor savory rounds and pear sorbet as a notable finish.
Venue details
Ambiance
Dim, moody romantically lit cave with hand-poured concrete, golden metallic accents, flickering lamps; upstairs velvet-draped ornate mezzanine like a baroque circus tent; lush garden-inspired main floor with forest mural and purple-tinted lighting.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- short_rib
- pear_sorbet
Planning details
Location
1040 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1H7, Canada · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
If And/Ore is not the right fit
Book Union instead if the group wants a more defined French restaurant experience and is comfortable with a higher price tier. Choose Pho Tien Thanh when value, Vietnamese food, a casual meal matter more than atmosphere.
Restaurant context
How And/Ore compares in Toronto
Choose And/Ore when wine and atmosphere are the main reasons for going out. Compared with PREQUEL & CO. APOTHECARY, it reads as a better dinner-adjacent choice if the group wants a more restaurant-like evening rather than a bar-led plan. For a special occasion where the drinks list matters,/Ore has the clearer wine signal.
Union is the better cross-shop if the table wants a defined French restaurant experience at a higher price tier. Pho Tien Thanh is the value move for Vietnamese food and a lower-cost meal, but it serves a different purpose: go there for comfort and price, not for a polished celebration room.
Lyla Toronto and 156 ONEFIVESIX are the right alternatives to check when the booking goal is ambiance and a composed night out. And/Ore is the stronger pick when wine is central to the decision; the others make more sense if location, room style, or availability becomes the deciding factor.
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Compare And/Ore
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| And/Ore | Toronto | ; | Star Wine Lists 2026 | ; |
| PREQUEL & CO. APOTHECARY | Toronto | No published awards | ; | ; |
| Lyla Toronto | Toronto | No published awards | ; | ; |
| Pho Tien Thanh | Toronto | Vietnamese | 2025 Michelin Plate | $ |
| Union | Toronto | French | 2026 OAD Casual in North America Highly Recommended2026 Bib Gourmand2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand | $$$ |
| 156 ONEFIVESIX | Toronto | No published awards | ; | ; |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at And/Ore?
Does And/Ore handle dietary restrictions?
Specific dietary accommodation details are not listed here. If you have an allergy, restriction, or strong preference, contact And/Ore directly before booking or visiting.
What should I order at And/Ore?
Specific dishes, cuisine, menu format are not listed here. And/Ore is in Toronto, has Star Wine List (2026) recognition, operates Tuesday through Saturday from 5 PM–12 AM.
What should I wear to And/Ore?
The dress code is smart casual. And/Ore is open in the evening from Tuesday through Saturday, 5 PM–12 AM.
