Less is more is the mantra at this restrained, chef-owned restaurant. There are no flashy signs announcing Dandylion, just a small menu posted in a leaded glass window. The menu, which changes daily, could pass for a series of haikus. It has three starters (one veg, one fish, one meat), a triplet of mains (abiding by the same format as the appetizers), and a trio of desserts to finish. The field-to-fork food changes depending on what local farmers are harvesting that week. Autumn might see a schmaltz-braised chicken served with celery root and rye, while spring is a lighter affair: raw trout, fava beans, and cucumber juice. The food, like the restaurant, is pared down to the essentials. Jason Carter has been called a chef’s chef, making gimmick-free food that’s intended to be eaten, not Instagrammed.
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Dandylion
1198 Queen Street West, Toronto
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Neighborhood
Downtown West
Hours
Tues–Sat 5:30–10:30pm
Transportation
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Subway: Dufferin, then bus 29 S to Queen St. W.
Phone 647/464-9100 Prices Main courses $22–$26 Cuisine Type Canadian Web site DandylionNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.