Origin - Toronto

I had a fantastic birthday dinner at Origin last night! The food and desserts were exceptional. A special thanks to James and the entire staff for making it suc... read more I had a fantastic birthday dinner at Origin last night! The food and desserts were exceptional. A special thanks to James and the entire staff for making it such a memorable experience...

Fantastic as always! I'm really going to miss Origin and the patio. read more Fantastic as always! I'm really going to miss Origin and the patio.

I travel frequently and always make it a point to visit Original, especially for their Chinese duck – it's a must-try! I also love their deviled eggs, buffalo m... read more I travel frequently and always make it a point to visit Original, especially for their Chinese duck – it's a must-try! I also love their deviled eggs, buffalo mozzarella, and Brussels sprouts with caramelized shallots and pancetta. There are so many fantastic dishes to share! The service is always pleasant and dependable. While the noise can be a bit of an issue, everything else makes it worthwhile. I'm sad to hear that the chef is closing this venue, but I'm excited to see what his next project will be!

The chef is fantastic! I saw him praising his trainees, which really means a lot to them. It's encouraging for people to hear that they're doing a great job. read more The chef is fantastic! I saw him praising his trainees, which really means a lot to them. It's encouraging for people to hear that they're doing a great job.

We went for Sunday brunch. The food was excellent, service was good (considering how busy it was, and the decor very attractive. The only downside was the overa... read more We went for Sunday brunch. The food was excellent, service was good (considering how busy it was, and the decor very attractive. The only downside was the overall noise level: difficult to carry on a conversation at our table.