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Hours
Mon
11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Tue
11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Wed
11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Thu
11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Fri
11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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Ratings and reviews
4.5
RATINGS
Food
Service
Value
Atmosphere
Food and ambience
Local cuisine, Seafood, Mediterranean, European, Portuguese, Vegetarian friendly
“The Madeira wine poached pear dessert was a great way to finish the meal too.”
“We had the monkfish special and it was delicious and the saffron risotto was...”
“For an entree my husband had the Cataplana, fresh fish stew, which he said wa...”
“Every single thing (olives, bread, fresh fish, vegetables, dessert) was perfect.”
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About
Adega welcomes you to taste one of the oldest and most diverse cuisines in the world. At Adega (meaning wine cellar), we have taken old recipes and cooking techniques and matched them with modern flavours and other complementary styles of cuisine. Some dishes need no refining at all and are served in their authentic form. Adega’s specialty is seafood and they source it from all over the world: fresh fish from Portugal & Azores Islands, Canadian Maritime Lobster, Norwegian Cod, Tunisian Octopus, and Thai Tiger Shrimp.
PRICE RANGE
$44.00 – $72.00
CUISINES
Seafood, Mediterranean, European, Portuguese
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, After-hours
FEATURES
Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Gift Cards Available
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4.5
565 reviews
Excellent
338
Very good
163
Average
40
Poor
12
Terrible
12
Mr Mario
143 contributions
Feb 2024 • couples
I've eaten here so many times recently that I felt compelled to write a review. Adega is bar far the best Portuguese food in Toronto and that is saying something given the numerous options. From the service to the meal itself, everything about this place is top notch without being pretentious. While everything we've tried on the menu has been fantastic, fresh seafood is where Adega truly excels. While on the pricey side, the service and quality more than justify the premium paid and I would highly recommend both for an enjoyable meal with your significant other as well as lunch with clients.
Written February 19, 2024
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bridgemagoo2
386 contributions
Jul 2023 • couples
Booked a table on the basis of the very varied and reasonably priced menu on the website, but when we were seated were told they were only serving a $65 (plus taxes etc) fixed price three course menu, with only five choices for each for the first two courses and three for the third. The food was very good, and the service attentive, but it was just not the meal we were intending (and left a hefty dent in the wallet). Honestly, how hard is it to update the website?!
Written July 19, 2023
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Simon J
Toronto2 contributions
Mar 2023 • couples
Visited the restaurant with an early booking of 18:30 this was fairly quiet time which unfortunately led to a very quick service although the food was excellent I would have liked a bit more time to enjoy it. Our starters of sardines arrived which were delicious but literally as we had our last mouthful the plates were swept away and our mains put down. As soon as it looked we completed our main the dessert menu was slapped down in front of us! When we declined due to insufficient timing we were then asked if we wanted the bill. We left the restaurant with our experience lasting just an hour with only 1 beer and sparking water purchased and a bill over just over 300 dollars. Shame as the venue and food deserved more time .
Written March 5, 2023
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MomRocco
Chicago543 contributions
Sep 2023 • couples
We ate here during a recent trip to Toronto. We have visited Portugal a couple times and were looking forward to some portugese cuisine. My husband had the shrimp bisque to start and said it was very good. We had wines from the Alentjo region by the glass and they paired well with our entrees. For an entree my husband had the Cataplana, fresh fish stew, which he said was amazing, I had the monkfish dinner which hit the spot with me. For dessert we had the chocolate cake and the creme carmel which were very good. My husband had a double espresso to end the meal. The prices were a bit more expensive than we expected, but the taste was authentic and delicious.
Written September 27, 2023
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prabhjot416
Toronto127 contributions
Jul 2023 • family
When my son, Paul, asked me for a late lunch, a nearby Freshii joint looked a probable choice, as we were hungry and had made no reservation. As we walked down the streets and landed at 33 Elm Street in front of Adega, one of seafood and Portuguese restaurants in Toronto, warm reception by staff in otherwise nearly empty dining hall was welcome. What I loved most about this restaurant was that the staff members were warm, exceptional and accommodating. And to cap it, the food was delicious, making our first experience memorable. While I had Portuguese Beer, my son looked happy Douro Red wine. Starting with Octopus Pork Belly, we had Cod and Beef Tender loin with a chocolate cake as dessert at the end. It was all so delicious.Everyone from the host to our waiter tonight were so knowledgeable, hospitable and accommodating. It was so pleasant to find this place that has a patio and is still a favourite choice for those who value Portuguese and seafood. The visit was like finding a hidden gem as we both have been checking out various restaurants - Indian, Japanese, French Bistros, Thai and others Adega deserves. a visit as it offers some of the most authentic and exceptional Portuguese dishes besides Beer. We enjoyed the evening. The settings are simple and seating comfortable. The cocktail menu and wine menu are reflective of old school European bistros with many great wines to select from. Thank you Adega, we will definitely come back again soon!
Written July 7, 2023
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Miho E
Huntington540 contributions
Jun 2022 • friends
My friends and I (8 people) went to Adega on the first night of Toronto trip. My food (grilled squid) was excellent. I am very critical about not over-cook and not make it too tough to chew. But the chef cooked perfect, and the lemony herb sauce made this dish very light and yummy. The appetizer portion ($24) was perfect to accompany wine for me.
The reason i gave them 4 stars was not the food. They did not allow us to pay individually, so one member paid all and later we had to pay her back. Also the waitress was almost too friendly and participated into OUR conversation too much.
Written June 18, 2022
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swinglo_1
126 contributions
Dec 2024 • friends
We stopped here after seeing Moulin Rouge and the food and service were amazing. Our coats were taken for us, we sat in an alcove booth that made us feel like we were in a private space. The wait staff were phenomenal, friendly and attentive. We had the monkfish special and it was delicious and the saffron risotto was divine.
No rush at the end, they did not bring the bill to signal our exit, allowed us to chat and enjoy the atmosphere.
Written December 8, 2024
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Winder G
138 contributions
Oct 2022 • business
I haven’t been to Adega in years but it is definitely one of my favourite seafood and Portuguese restaurants in Toronto! What I love most about this restaurant is that the staff are absolutely exceptional not to mention that the food is delicious. Everyone from the host to our wait stuff and especially Ryan our waiter tonight were so knowledgeable, hospitable and accommodating. I’m so thrilled that this place is thriving even after the last few years that restaurants have been struggling. If you haven’t been here it is definitely a hidden gem but also a long-standing institution in Toronto with some of the most authentic and exceptional Portugese food. We enjoyed the delicious and plentiful platter and tonight’s special app the avocado and tomato salad which were so robust with flavour! I myself have been looking forward to enjoying this cataplan fish stew as I have fond memories of coming here often and enjoying it especially on a cold rainy day like today. The seafood risotto looked beautiful as well! The cocktail menu and wine menu is reflective of old school European bistros with many great wines to select from. Lastly, check out this beautiful cloud of meringue enrobed in caramel! So heavenly! I will definitely have to come back again soon! Thank you again to the staff for this incredible experience!
Written October 27, 2022
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Katherine
Toronto13 contributions
May 2022 • friends
This restaurant is a very nice and intimate spot. Perfect for a date. However, I went with a group of friends and overall the experience was OK. I ordered the short rib stuffed ravioli and there were maybe 4 raviolis on the plate for a 35$ dish…so the portion size was really small. My friends liked their dishes but it wasn’t anything to write home about. I’ve read good reviews of this place so I expected something special but everything about the food and the service was just…basic.
Written May 29, 2022
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SHD1
28 contributions
Jul 2021 • none
We have been frequenting Adega Restaurant over several years and we always enjoyed the the food and service. this has ended yesterday July 23 as we were looking forward to dining @ Adega after the COVID Lock down. We ordered bottled water, a glass of red wine, appetizers & main course. The octopus appetizer @ $21 consisted of one very small tentacle that was longitudinally split into three threads to make it look bigger and a 1 1/2 cm x 1 1/2 cm pork pot belly that I did not care for. The main course which was the special of the day @ $39. The plate consisted of one grilled shrimp, and a wafer thin slice of grilled sea bream butterflied served on a bed of very small pieces of vegetables and 3 tiny wafer thin potato slices the size of a medium sized postage stamp. We had to ask for bread after the appetizers have arrived which were three thin and small slices of baguette bread. All this was an attempt to make the plates look bigger. Apparently, there was a change in the restaurant owner partnership which should not have a bearing on our recent experience. We do not believe that we will be there again.
Written July 24, 2021
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Oryx_Orange
Mississauga20 contributions
Oct 2022 • couples
The Perfect Meal. My wife and I have had some great meals since things opened back up again but none that compared to this one. It is rare that exceptional service and attention to detail to the quality of absolutely everything served come together in such a way. Every single thing (olives, bread, fresh fish, vegetables, dessert) was perfect. An unforgettable dining experience that contributed to a very special evening.
Written October 7, 2022
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had1100
Toronto28 contributions
Aug 2024 • friends
Their menu showed that the Petisco Platter under appetizers served 4 -5 people but it's small and enough to serve only 3 people. The Saffron Seafood Risotto was extremely salty and spicy hot, it's definitely not suitable not kids. Couldn't taste the fresh flavours of the seafood at all; usually that's the reason why restaurants put so much pepper into a seafood dish, cause the seafood wasn't fresh. That much salt was bad or health too.
The service was ok. It's pretty empty for a summer weekend. Would never go back.
Written September 7, 2024
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James P
Minneapolis136 contributions
Aug 2022 • couples
Adega was near the Marriott at Eaton Center where we were staying. As seafood lovers, the menu caught our eyes. We learned from our excellent servers (Lisa and Marco) that Adega has been a top Toronto seafood (and Portuguese) restaurant for 28 years. We shared the grilled Portuguese sardine appetizer, warm pistachio crusted goat cheese salad, and “signature” Cataplana Fresh Fish Stew main dish. With a couple glasses of wine and warm bread, this was more than enough for dinner. We thoroughly enjoyed the entire experience. A perfect dinner for our last night in Toronto.
Written August 10, 2022
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2RedSquirrels
Windsor456 contributions
Sep 2020 • none
We went to Adega to celebrate my partner's birthday. When we lived in Toronto, Adega was one of those "we like it so much why haven't we been for so long" restaurants. Now that visiting Toronto requires planning, Adega is easily a restaurant we choose to visit.
The restaurant is in many ways timeless. There is always wonderful seafood and fish. The selection of wonderful Portuguese wine is extensive. The service is attentive, professional and wonderful.
We had grilled sardine, Dourada, and grilled squid. All we done to perfection and came with a selection of tasty and not overcooked vegetables. We were able to buy a bottle of wine we knew from Portugal at only a modest multiple from what we paid in Lisbon. And while some may think it is just a filler, the bread was plentiful and fresh.
One thing that was sad and this is true everywhere is the impact of the pandemic on the restaurant. Staff may be wanting to give you the best experience they can but when your livelihood is fading.... Let us hope better days are ahead and you are able to sample the wonderful traditional food of Adega.
Written October 10, 2020
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Sharon P
Edmonton16 contributions
Apr 2022 • friends
We will be visiting this restaurant next time we are in Toronto. The food was excellent; we shared appetizers, including the grilled squid, which was wonderful. We had two gluten-free diners and they have a corn flour bread, which was such a treat. We had the mushroom and seafood risottos, and shared samplers with each other - they were all wonderful! The service was outstanding as well. It was not particularly inexpensive, but this is easily explained by the quality of the food. Very highly recommended!
Written April 27, 2022
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