Chef Sang Jeong is a Korean-born culinary professional known for his international experience and his role as a protégé of visionary chef Virgilio Martínez. He has contributed to acclaimed dining establishments,...
Central Restaurant is a vibrant neighbourhood gathering place located in the heart of Ossington Avenue in downtown Toronto. It's known for offering good food, creative cocktails, and a lively atmosphere, serving brunch, lunch, dinner, and late-night options.
Customer Perception
Customer feedback generally praises the delicious food, creative cocktail menu, and the overall lively vibe. Service can be inconsistent, with some guests highlighting warm and attentive staff, while others experienced slow service. The happy hour is noted for good prices, and the restaurant is often busy, especially on weekends.
Additional Details
Central Restaurant features a dog-friendly patio, adding to its appeal as a casual and welcoming spot in the community.
Vegan-friendly (e.g., vegan foam for cocktails)Accommodates various preferences
Best Times to Visit
Weekends and evenings are typically busy, so making a reservation is recommended. Happy hour is a popular time to visit for good deals on drinks and food. Brunch is a highlight on Saturdays and Sundays.
First time eating there. Love the whole vibe, the food was great. The menu offers something for everyone. Drinks menu was also good and their happy hour prices are so good. Megan P was our server and she was very friendly and attentive. I had the hangover Benny tots and it came very hot and plated nicely . Tasted great. Only issue is the hollandaise I thought was very mustardy. Overall very very tasty. Would highly recommend and I will be back.
Came for happy hour, rated 4 stars due to experience of extraordinarily slow service and being forgotten several times and the restaurant not being overly busy. I would have liked to rate it 3.5 stars but it was not an option. Service came around every 25-30 minutes and majority of items were forgotten, even upon reminding the server. Waitress herself was nice but just very poor service. Another table was waiting for apps and got up and left as service was so long and another serviced had commented how ours was continuously missing.
Food though was good, no complaints in the food department also dog friendly patio is always nice. 😊
5
We visited on Tuesday night around 9 PM and had a great experience thanks to our server. I asked for her name but unfortunately forgot it (sorry!), but she was a tall woman with long black hair.
She was incredibly warm, attentive, and kind throughout the evening. A friend of mine was visiting Canada, and thanks to her thoughtful service, we had a wonderful time together. She truly made us feel welcome.
The food was good, and I really enjoyed the cocktail menu. I was especially impressed that the zero-proof Whiskey Sour used a vegan foam instead of egg white. It’s a small detail, but one that really stood out to me.
3
Overall, the restaurant was great the food was delicious, the atmosphere was nice, and most of the staff were very accommodating and friendly. Our actual server was especially sweet and attentive, which we really appreciated. (I should’ve asked her name)
However, my friends and I (2 girls and 1 guy at the table) had a disappointing interaction with one server named Bayle. While we were still asking questions about the menu, she turned her back on us mid-conversation and walked over to another table to chat with three male customers. It made us feel ignored and dismissed. We understand if she wasn’t our assigned server, but it would have been more professional to at least acknowledge our questions properly or answer briefly before walking away. Instead, she simply said, “I’ll call your server,” without even looking at us while speaking.
That interaction honestly ruined the mood for us for a moment, but thankfully the other staff members made up for it with their kindness and excellent service. Aside from that experience, everything else was really good. Will definitely comeback!
4
Friendly and accommodating staff to group of 6 during Sunday brunch! The food looked nice but basic - for the same price you can getter better options down the street. wish there were more classic brunch dishes. lots of pork options but the chef was willing to substitute! oh, and only drip coffee…
There’s also a slight sewer smell - won’t be coming back for family brunch but I’ve been here a few times for happy hour with friends and it was always fun & busy!
