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Cuisine type

  • Caribbean,
  • Asian,
  • Fusion,

Dishes

  • O.G. Fried Chicken,

Features

  • Take-out,

Atmosphere

  • Casual,

Languages Spoken

  • English,
Location
794 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1V1
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  • $11 To $25,

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nathalieconnolly158922
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We tried this spot for our Anniversary. We were lucky and ended up getting a spot st the bar without reservations. We had booked at another restaurant but due to the power outage they were closed. Anyways, happy mistake finding Patois. The food was AMAZING and the service and cocktails were pretty fantastic too!!! We ordered a lot of food, I just wanted to try it all. My fav was the crispy pork belly, jerk chicken, and dirty rice. I can’t wait come back again to try more off the menu.

Atmosphere: 4/5
Food: 5/5
Service: 5/5
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kati6318
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10/10 - everything. Was. Amazing. Loved the servers, the food was unique and incredible- everything was bettter than the next.

Atmosphere: 5/5
Food: 5/5
Service: 5/5
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dab333
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Worst experience ...

Worst experience I have ever had at a restaurant!!! The Owner and Manager were rude to the 26 guests of our party. They didn't bring us all of the items from their prix fixe menu. They brought one appetizer cut in half for the 11 guests at my table! I understand the concept of "tapas style" dining but a beef patty sandwich cut in half is not sufficient for 11 people at a table. We asked for more and then found out that in addition to the $39.99 we were already paying, we were charged for every plate we asked for. Crazy because it was food that we should've received in the first place. Management did not want to take accountability for their staff mistakes and said maybe it went to another table. Management was angry because we were late and had to "turn away guests" and was adamant on getting their compensation one way or another. Overall the food was "okay" and the customer service was horrible. If you have a large party I WOULD NOT recommend this restaurant. Absolutely terrible experience, they didn't even apologize for their behavior.

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May 31, 2023

It was unbearably noisy. We could not eat there again even though we liked the food.

Ambiance: 4/5

Cuisine: 5/5

Service: 4/5

May 29, 2023

The food is innovative and interesting, but portion sizes are small, and way too expensive for what is put on a plate. We had a table of 5 people, which by most brunch-restaurant-in-Toronto standards isnt a massive size, but were waiting for literally everthing, beyond what is reasonable, I think. Service was slow too an unacceptable degree. The server asked us 3 times over the course of 15 minutes what our order was because he didnt write it down. Despite that, he still forgot drinks and water.

Ambiance: 2/5

Cuisine: 3/5

Service: 2/5

May 29, 2023

Second visit and can't wait to go back again! The service was wonderful and the food....so tasty!!!

Ambiance: 5/5

Cuisine: 5/5

Service: 5/5

May 27, 2023

Love the place! Excellent food , unique flavours and vibrant ambience. I would definitely come back for the shrimp pasta WOW!!!!

Ambiance: 5/5

Cuisine: 5/5

Service: 5/5

May 22, 2023

Food portions need to be revised Staff was scattered minded and not focused on the patrons I will pass on future visit Just being honest

Ambiance: 5/5

Cuisine: 1/5

Service: 2/5

May 22, 2023

Food was good...the servers were great.. still the best rum punch in TO

Ambiance: 4/5

Cuisine: 4/5

Service: 5/5

May 22, 2023

Service was terrible. Zero hospitality and no check in. Food was ok. Overpriced small potion. Will not return.

Ambiance: 5/5

Cuisine: 3/5

Service: 2/5

May 21, 2023

Food was amazing! The vibes we great!

Ambiance: 5/5

Cuisine: 5/5

Service: 5/5

May 19, 2023

Excellent service with a warm and welcoming vibe. Good and drinks were great!

Ambiance: 5/5

Cuisine: 5/5

Service: 5/5

May 15, 2023

Loved everything! Accommodating staff and the food was 11/10!!

Ambiance: 5/5

Cuisine: 5/5

Service: 5/5

May 14, 2023

Best local gem in Toronto don't miss out

Ambiance: 5/5

Cuisine: 5/5

Service: 5/5

May 14, 2023

Amazing food and value! It’s an intimate space, and it gets a tiny bit on the loud side when it’s peak service. Just means it’s a worthwhile place to go with good company 😊

Ambiance: 4/5

Cuisine: 5/5

Service: 5/5

May 11, 2023

Patois has a nice atmosphere, the energy for a Tuesday great. I guess I really wanted Jamaican food, a bit of spice, I didn't get that. Alot of food but I left feeling bland.

Ambiance: 5/5

Cuisine: 3/5

Service: 4/5

May 3, 2023

Absolutely love the service! Absolutely love the food! My sister and I were literally rolling her eyes out of disbelief of how good the food was! Definitely, would return over and over again.

Ambiance: 5/5

Cuisine: 5/5

Service: 5/5

April 29, 2023

We had a great dinner at Patois! The good and service were impeccable.

Ambiance: 5/5

Cuisine: 5/5

Service: 5/5

April 26, 2023

Great service - relaxed - great good. What more could one ask for!!

Ambiance: 5/5

Cuisine: 5/5

Service: 5/5

April 24, 2023

Great service, amazing food - best fried chicken i've had in ages!

Ambiance: 5/5

Cuisine: 5/5

Service: 5/5

April 22, 2023

The food and service were absolutely amazing!!

Ambiance: 5/5

Cuisine: 5/5

Service: 5/5

April 18, 2023

We were seated next to the kitchen door so this took away something from the ambiance but Jameel's service and the food quality and taste more than made up for this. The overall atmosphère was nice and the restaurant was packed - for good reason. Highly Recommended!!! Try the Jerk chicken, it's delicious and tender.

Ambiance: 4/5

Cuisine: 5/5

Service: 5/5

April 17, 2023

The jerk chicken and the jerk potatoes with cheese sauce wasn't as spicy as when I had it the first time in 2019. Could have been a touch more. The potatoes were a tiny bit under. The cocktail was a little light. The waitress said there is 2 oz of alcohol in each cocktail but it felt like none and it was too small and full of ice. Service is amazing, management was very helpful..I still strongly recommend this place 100%!

Ambiance: 5/5

Cuisine: 4/5

Service: 5/5

April 17, 2023

First time eating at Patois. Service was efficient and friendly. We had crispy fried chicken and crispy cauliflower as appetizers - despite being fried food was surprisingly not oily. Both very tasty. For main we took jerk chicken chow mein, popcorn fries rice, ramen and shrimps (watch out - Dish is creamy but very hot!) and the short ribs. They had a peach apricot ice tee which was homemade and very nice. All in all good value for the money and very good food and staff.

Ambiance: 4/5

Cuisine: 5/5

Service: 5/5

April 16, 2023

Amazing food and service!

Ambiance: 4/5

Cuisine: 5/5

Service: 5/5

April 13, 2023

1 Doubles order consists of 2 bara, chickpeas, pepper sauce, cucumber chutney/tamarind sauce. You all added some fried Okra and listed it for $16. 1 doubles for $16. Outrageous but WAY better tasting than what I was told the signatdish was... The Ramen with Pork Belly.... everything was brown. Pause. Salty to core. Salt and ginger on overcooked noodles. It was awful.

Ambiance: 4/5

Cuisine: 2/5

Service: 5/5

April 11, 2023

Amazing experience would definitely love to come back! Very accommodating and welcoming staff.

Ambiance: 5/5

Cuisine: 5/5

Service: 5/5

April 9, 2023

Amazing food! Wish it was a bigger space so we could sit in a better spot but still amazing experience

Ambiance: 5/5

Cuisine: 5/5

Service: 4/5

April 6, 2023

10/10, the dine for 2 was amazing and the mac and cheese was PERFECT!

Ambiance: 5/5

Cuisine: 5/5

Service: 5/5

April 1, 2023

Amazing food!!! Everything was extremely flavourful. The Brussel sprouts were the best vegetable dish I've ever had

Ambiance: 4/5

Cuisine: 5/5

Service: 5/5

March 31, 2023

Absolutely loved the whole experience. Lively atmosphere, fabulous service and great food. Thoroughly recommend it.

Ambiance: 5/5

Cuisine: 5/5

Service: 5/5

March 27, 2023

Amazing team and food was stellar , Gotta get here to have a great eating experience

Ambiance: 5/5

Cuisine: 5/5

Service: 5/5

March 28, 2023

Our waitress was the sweetest person. And our food was sooo delicious. The restaurant was busy but we never felt like we were forgotten and we were well taken care of. I have food allergies and she really made sure I was safe which was awesome. We recommend you try it out! We will definitely be coming back.

Ambiance: 5/5

Cuisine: 5/5

Service: 5/5

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