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    Star Wine List 2026

    And/Ore

    West Queen West, Toronto

    Restaurant in Toronto, Canada

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    The Read

    Price

    $150–200per person

    Dress

    Smart Casual

    Why go

    And/Ore is worth considering for a polished Queen West night when wine and atmosphere matter more than chasing a specific cuisine. It is strongest for dates, small celebrations, and 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, and open 5 PM–12 AM Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

    The clearest recognition is Star Wine List (2026).

    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.

    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, and it is the only specific recognition that should shape expectations from this page.

    The takeAnd/Ore is an evening destination, 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.
    Venue detailsWheelchair Accessible
    Know before you goBefore you book
    Recognition and awards1 source
    Also considerAlternatives

    Planning details

    Hours
    Monday: Closed · Tuesday: 5 PM–12 AM
    Location
    1040 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1H7, Canada
    Reservations
    Book on OpenTable
    Website
    andorerestaurant.com
    Phone
    +1 416-536-1040
    Restaurant contextToronto, Canada
    Explore TorontoNearby
    Around this placeMore Pearl picks
    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

    And/Ore is an evening destination, 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 small plates, so plan to share and move through a series of dishes. 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.

    Tags

    Vibe

    WhimsicalElegantIntimate

    Best For

    Date NightSpecial OccasionCelebration

    Experience

    Chefs CounterPrivate Dining

    Sourcing

    Local Sourcing

    Accessibility

    Wheelchair Accessible

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Smart Casual
    Noise Level
    Conversational
    Service Style
    Upscale Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Leisurely
    Capacity
    Medium
    Kitchen
    Modern
    Menu Format
    Tasting menu, Small plates, A la carte
    Drinks Focus
    Cocktails, Wine
    Dietary
    Vegetarian friendly, Allergy accommodating
    Private Dining
    Available

    Signature Dishes

    • short_rib
    • pear_sorbet
    Know before you go

    Know Before You Go

    Getting there
    1040 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1H7, Canada

    Planning details

    Hours

    Monday
    Closed
    Tuesday
    5 PM–12 AM
    Wednesday
    5 PM–12 AM
    Thursday
    5 PM–12 AM
    Friday
    5 PM–12 AM
    Saturday
    5 PM–12 AM
    Sunday
    Closed

    Location

    1040 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1H7, Canada · Directions

    +1 416-536-1040

    andorerestaurant.com

    Book on OpenTable

    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, and 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, And/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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    And/Ore Toronto and similar venues
    VenueLocationCuisineAwardsPrice
    And/OreToronto
    Star Wine Lists 2026
    PREQUEL & CO. APOTHECARYTorontoNo published awards
    Lyla TorontoTorontoNo published awards
    Pho Tien ThanhTorontoVietnamese
    Michelin Guide Toronto & Region 20262025 Michelin Plate
    		$
    UnionTorontoFrench
    2026 OAD Casual in North America Highly Recommended2026 Bib Gourmand2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand
    		$$$
    156 ONEFIVESIXTorontoNo published awards

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    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.