Tasty

This place is off the beaten track but is worth the visit. SUCH great food! The broccoli salad is astounding and the chicken sandwich app is killer. Service was steady and polite without issues.

What a rip off

We are Belgians and we never felt that cheated for the price we paid. Taste wise interesting but nothing special, portions tiny even compared to Europe where usually portions are smaller then in North America. Friends took us there while visiting Toronto and we left the place with a bitter taste.

it won't last

the food is pretty and so is the place but the tastes of the food just don't appeal to enough palates and it actually just wasn't that good. some of the food bordered on weird/bad tasting. there are so many restos that come and go. The ones that staythey have the total package, this one won't last.

Fun food, drinks & great service!

Great place for an intimate dinner or a group. My husband and I celebrated an anniversary there last night & we couldn't have been happier! We were pampered and had a lot of laughs w/ our waitress. Fun food and drinks with surprises. Thank you!

Delicious Brunch & Great Patio

The Spanish omelette was made to perfection and we asked if we could get a side chorizo (which wasn\u2019t on the menu and they were able to make it for us!)We will definitely be coming back for brunch!

Great new sharing menu!

The new sharing menu was fantastic can't wait to come back and try the items we didn't pick.

Second time at the Hudson Kitchen

Food was memorably spectacular, a very original menu both in terms of contents and format. A small but very respectable wine list.

I was really looking forward to try Hudson Kitchen after reading so much about it. The starters were very good - both the short rib lettuce wraps and the fried chicken sliders but we were very disappointed in the food - we ordered the papardelle with braised rabbit which was tasting but the pasta was overcooked and stuck togehter. Once we called it out to our waiter he graciously took away the... more

Really imaginative cooking and warm, friendly service. The cocktails were great too! I've never had a chilled cucumber soup that was so good as the one I had at HK. My vegetable ragout perhaps less successful (it turns out that rye polenta is a better idea than a reality).
I hope we can go back soon, and next time sit on their patio.

excellent

Really enjoyed this place. Food was done with a marvelous touch. Inventive and well executed without being over the top. Service was friendly and good. Definitely will be returning.

As Expected

The food was quite good, service was up to par, and ambience was just as it looks in their online pictures. I would go again!

Perfect for special occasion!

My partner and I were looking for downtown restaurant to celebrate a very special occasion. An extremely knowledgeable foodie suggested Hudson Kitchen. From the first contact, it was the right choice. They listened to what we wanted and put together a tasting menu with wine pairings that was thoughtful, delicious, beautiful and FUN. In short, we were treated well... more

This is an undiscovered foodie heaven. They pay careful attention to every detail in terms of taste and texture and produce some wonderful results.

We had a cold cucumber soup to die for, an olive cake with wonderful fixings, the grilled broccoli salad with Serrano and Manchego was great, a stinging nettle pappadelle, braised rabbit dish that was completely unique.

Wine list good. The... more

Delicious

Went with a friend. She is fussy and liked her entire meal. My meal was equally delicious.

Honestly can't say enough about this place! Staff was friendly from the front door to the bar tender to the server to the chef! A solid, consistent, genuine spirit gives Hudson kitchen a soulful, rustic, down to earth vibe through the entire place. Not only does it shine through the impeccable service, but also right down to the sexy plates that come out of the kitchen. My husband (who is a... more

Great drinks and food

Went to hudson kitchen with some friends, had a great meal and really cool cocktails. the area is an up and coming neighborhood, Sursur Lee japanese restaurant is just a block away. Would definitely recommend this place.

Didn't live up to the hype

I had heard mixed reviews about this place but the pictures on the website looked gorgeous; I had to try it out. The bread was 'meh' and the (sweet potato?) dip tasted like baby food. The broccoli salad would have been better without the deep fried bits (I get the broccoli three ways thing but they tasted burnt; they did not add to the salad at all). The flank steak was a strange colour and the... more

Yum yum yum!

What a fantastic restaurant! The food was delicious, especially the roasted cauliflower, the brussel sprouts & the short rib wraps. The décor is edgy & trendy. The staff was awesome. I am most certainly making this a repeat spot!

Neighbourhood Gem

Loved the neighbourhood feel while remaining upscale and trendy. Not pretentious in any way. Decorated beautifully, with each room having its own style. Planning to go back several times!

Highly Recommended

My wife and I were at Hudson Kitchen on Friday night for the first time and had a great experience. We enjoyed one of the best meals we've had in a restaurant in a long, long time. I had the halibut entrée and it was incredible. My wife had the lamb which she loved as well. We also shared two of the snack items, their homemade bread and the olive oil cake. She also enjoyed their special... more

Return Visit - not disappointed

Service was excellent. Meals were well prepared. Fish dish was good but confess I preferred the lamb (from a previous visit).

Came here off of a recommendation from the Harbord Room, and I was not disappointed. Had the broccoli salad (serrano, manchego, mustard) and it was wonderful. The tanginess of the mustard cut some of the richness of the ham/deep fried parts of the broccoli (the flowers were tempura-esque), although they didn't always blend together (i.e. there were some tangy/some rich patches). I also got a... more

We live a few blocks away and heard the word on the street about Brad Pitt and other celebs that dined here. The restaurant/bar has great curb appeal, hip decor, and we've been for brunch twice now. The patio is nice too for sunny days.

Hudson kitchen... Mi amore... How I love you so! Oh... And how I love yelp for letting me stumble across this gem!

I can't voucher for the dinner selection, although I've heard it's fabulous- but I can say this was the best brunch I ever had in Toronto!

Was out on a beautiful Saturday morning and feeling a little hung over from the night before, and wanted a quaint joint to have a patio meal.... more

Another trendy hipster restaurant

Nothing makes this restaurant stand out from the numerous new restaurants in the area. Smallish menu with limited selection of mains. Although tapas style seems to be the predominant trend these days and Hudson is in that direction, a finely orchestrated dinner is difficult to come by. The lettuce wraps with braised beef and kimchi was the highlight of the... more

Yummy

Interesting choices but so delicious! Foods I never would have chosen but prepared so well.

Hudson Kitchen Rocks

Had a great dinner here with family and everything was top notch - interesting drinks (what would Monty do), great food, attentive, friendly service. Will be back for sure. A great night.

Creative Menu

The menu is short but very creative and tasty. The service was geared to our friendly approach thus enhancing our experience.

Disappointing

Service was inattentive. Service were staff more interested in socializing. Lingcod lacked flavour and character.

Relaxing, tasteful place

Had a great evening - nice atmosphere, great service, good music and the food was excellent. Look forward to returning.

Excellent spot on the dundas west of Bathurst strip with outstanding service, reasonably priced wine list, and a delicious for c

Excellent spot on the dundas west of Bathurst strip with outstanding service, reasonably priced wine list, and a delicious for carnivores and herbivores alike. Waiters knowledgeable, polite and courteous and actually talked us out of ordering too many items. Wine suggestions were well priced and excellent. Bartender at the front bar mixes up mean cocktails for both smooth and stiff... more

You Gotta Stop Here Hudson Kitchen

Check out Tara Pepper's review of Hudson Kitchen at Mississauga Life - Spirit of the City Magazine under Tara's Tales and Tastings. www.mississaugalife.ca

Our server was great and the space is much bigger than we thought. The kitchen is quite big and the BOH staff gets a lot of natural light, kinda the dream for some of us :P We came for a girl's brunch.

I think our server was new but she was picking up the ropes very fast! I enjoyed my order of eggs benedict. Anytime I can eat a pickle, especially for brunch, it's a good day. The eggs are... more

Undistinguished flavours, portions that you may need to look for with a magnifying glass (this is re the steak tartare) and really inattentive/verging on rude service from our young blonde female server who clearly felt she had better things to do with her time. That makes for at least two brunch afficionados who will most definitely not be back.

We had really high hopes, and while the service and ambiance were great the food just wasn't that great. The veggies were all undercooked. A plate of carrots had a lovely caramel color and looked fabulous but they were basically raw. Similar issue with Brussels sprouts.

Everything seemed a little under-seasoned and lacking in flavor generally, and worse, nothing arrived especially hot, which... more

Good but not awesome

The ambiance and service were great and we had an enjoyable evening. The food was definitely good but not outstanding, and we didn't feel the restaurant warranted the hype.

Best server ever

Chef Robbie Hojilla comes up with some interesting food combinations. The atmosphere is great. The location is fun (Dundas St. W and Palmerston) and the best part is the server (Adrian?). I've been there twice and have been served by the same server both times and he's amazing. Love that I can make a reservation on Open Table.

The service was outstanding. It took a little before we got our table. However, we did not even complain because they apologized and offered us drinks and appetizers
Great bartender as well. A true mixologist!

Nice brunch & interesting menu

I went there for brunch, I had never heard of it before, and I will most definitely return. The place itself has this crude/nude design that I like, the menu is interesting, little choice, but it goes with the style.
Frankly, the food is good - great flavours and mix.

We went to Hudson's Kitchen on Valentine's Day. When I walked in, I first noticed the great bar in the dimly lit restaurant. Nice dim, warm ambiance.

-Amuse bouche: two home made potato chips stuffed with a creamy dollop. Surprised that no bread was provided or offered, then realized this restaurant charges for their house-made bread.
-Appetizers: We shared two apps. Seared scallops with blood... more

Great unassuming spot for brunch. Food is great and the service is very welcoming. Get a side of duck fat roasted potatoes with "fine herbs" and preserved lemon.

A great group or date night place for a special occasion. It was better than expected for me. Based on the photos, I thought the portion sizes would be small, and I would leave both feeling hungry and disappointed. But decided to go there for a pre valentines day dinner since it's getting such rave reviews.

It was so much better than expected - maybe it was just the big plates vs the portions... more

I recently stopped by Hudson Kitchen for a night cap. When I walked in, I saw the most beautiful bar I have ever seen in my life. A classic wooden mid-century style perfectly round semi-circle with a glass backdrop of fine liquors. I vowed to come back for a meal.

The bartender was extremely warm and had great knowledge of the unique wines being served. Even though closing is at midnight, we... more

What a meal

This place is just fabulous. Located on what is becoming a hot restaurant strip on dundas west. In fine company of Bent and Campagnolo this is a must eat at place. Sat at the bar and served by one of the most professional server I have met in a long time.
We shared the chicken and sticky rice main course... more

All around fabulous

This restaurant made for a pleasant night out!! Very friendly, professional staff. Great food - delicious flavours! Our server was great! Will definitely go back!

A recent ROTD brought this spot to attention and I bookmarked it to try it sooner rather than later. Brunch in TO can be tricky for popular spots as many of them don't take reservations and who wants to go with an unknown wait time for brunch. Thankfully Hudson Kitchen is on Open table so the reservation was smooth.
Even though we showed up early there we were seated promptly. The dinning area... more

Hudson Kitchen - I don't think there's an urban Torontonian who doesn't know that name. Having gained much buzz during TIFF because Hollywood's infamous ex-couple Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston graced the restaurant with their presence (on different occasions of course), phones rang off the hook and it was near impossible to get a reservation that wasn't didn't have you eating dinner like a... more

What's with all the hype? We had one of the poorest meals from recent memory for the price we paid. None of the dishes popped, even the humble brussels sprouts were given a pedestrian treatment.

The beer based cocktail I had showed a lot of promise but the food was a major letdown.

I hate paying for bread service particularly when it's nothing special. The carrot butter had a puree like... more

Wow. I cannot describe how impressed I was with Hudson Kitchen. I rarely give out 5 star ratings but this place deserves every star. Came here on a Wednesday evening with a party of 6, and reservations were not difficult to make.

Food: I sampled both the mushroom salad and tuna appetizer to start. Mushroom salad was very flavorful and fresh, but the tuna was what blew me away in terms of... more

Very good dining. Good for a date or just drinks. Just past bathurst so still close to downtown.
We split the steak, gnocchi, broccoli ap and Brussels sprouts side. It was tasty.
Cocktail list is nice, pretty standard but clever drinks for a trendy place. The main wall in the lower room looked like they just ripped off the wall paper. Somehow they made this look good.
It was my dates birthday,... more

Why does fresh fruit seem to be such a stretch for so many breakfast/brunch restaurants in Toronto? This place was no exception: an intricately prepared, carefully considered main that arrived with... nothing else. Eggs benny ($13) served with no greenery, no fruit, nothing fresh on the plate to cut the richness of the rest of the meal.

Come on Big Smoke, you've bot loads of great produce... more

I came here recently for brunch and I think I will add it to my list of favourite places for a slow weekend brunch:)

- Takes online reservations -- so key to avoid lineups!
- Small menu but plenty of options from your classic eggs benny to more unusual (and healthy) options like socca crepes (a gluten free chickpea based grain) with hummus and chickpea salad. I went for the latter and it was... more

I thoroughly enjoyed the food here, as did each of my dining companions. We arrived during a snowstorm on a slow morning, so clearly the wait-time and crowded themes of some of the other reviewers are a moot point from our perspective. The place was pretty empty.

All of our dishes were delicious. I had the chorizo with poached egg and it was fantastic. My date had the steak tartare, and while... more

The menu and service here make it worth a repeat visit. They don't provide many choices but they're more than happy to modify your order to make you feel special. Small portions are deceptive - the rich ingredients will keep you satisfied until dinner.
Clean bathrooms downstairs are well heated in winter. Consider eating a silent meal if your voice is strained from the night before; the noise... more

Food is decent but choices are limited. Prices are on the high side. Should be changed to $$$ from above, entree around $27 on average. Bread not that great to be listed on the menu for $4 (however, cute presentation). Wine selection by the glass is decent and you help support jobs here.. For such a small place, they do employ many people. Was a pleasant experience but the food is not that... more

Not great but not bad.

The chorizo breakfast was a bit dry and quite salty. Not enough potatoes to cut the salt. I left feeling a bit peckish.

Service was friendly, though they seemed a bit worried about the size of our group (12 maybe?)

Everyone else's dish looked amazing, but there were very few choices for the dairy free (thus, chorizo).

Brunch is awesome on so many levels. I find it awesome because it combines two of my favourite things; breakfast food (without the early wake up) and alcohol (without the crowded bars and drunken fools). At Hudson Kitchen they are doing brunch right, justifying this newcomers stellar reputation.

The menu is short, but sweet, containing a handful of brunch classics with a twist. While the... more

Is Hudson Kitchen worth the hype?
After the soft opening during TIFF, the Hudson was popular before it was open to the public. I was excited to eat here and see what made it A-Lister worthy.

I arrived early for another fantastic brunch UYE hosted by Roma (yay)!
I didn't even know that the Hudson served brunch.
Brunch.. with reservations!

Greeted with smiles from the staff, I was taken to our... more

I'm becoming increasing reluctant to check out new places popping up in areas where trendy new restaurants always seem to be coming in and out of my life ever so quickly but when a foodie friend recommended that I try Hudson Kitchen on the same day another friend asked me to Brunch, I knew it was fate.

This restaurant is quaint and cozy and oozes with charm. The exposed brick and the decor... more

We had a fabulous meal at the chef's table. It was a family celebration which was a huge success. The food was excellent and interesting. The service was prompt and friendly. Highly recommended.

STUDS!

From the first step in the door to the last step everyone in this place was a stud LOL
i mean studs as in they took care of us really well. My buddy and I started the brunch with our favs...MIMOSAS! that is always going to put a smile on my face :)

i had the chorizo with roasted potatoes, braised apples, and a poached egg....AMAZING!

What love most is their use of social media. Their... more

I stepped into the shoes of past guests at my own dinner parties who were relegated towards the head of the table, and so naturally I started with a double shot vodka with redbull. It was brunch.

You will be offered two experiences of waiting services; the service you expect to get in a restaurant, and the service you'll get from your waiter. I have never shaken the hand of my waiter prior to... more

Yelpers attending one of Roma's series of UYE brunches at Hudson spread out comfortably taking over half a section of the restaurant and settled in quickly getting down to the business of chatting amid the clatter of staff realizing they had their work cut out for them at 11 am.
Since a Toronto brunch is unpredictable at best with no clear agenda, the staff made us feel secure in that we could... more

Truly unique and delicious

We were a group of 6 and tried every main on the menu except one. The adobo chicken was my favourite. Very unusual in taste texture and presentation -- superb. The veal pot au feu was another favourite as well as the trout. Accompaniments were numerous beautiful, colourful and delicious. The tuna appetizer and especially the mushroom app were also... more

I had the veal breast/tongue sous-vide. Very tender and mixed well with the carrots and gingery broth. Atmosphere was ok as we showed up when the place was completely empty and they had to think about seating us. I guess it's best to have a reservation.

After all the buzz during TIFF with all the A-list customers at this yet to be open restaurant name Hudson Kitchen (@hudsonkitchen), I felt like I should try it as soon as possible. I tried to made reservation that fit my schedule several time but end up making a Friday reservation 3 weeks in advance. Helm by Chef Robbie Hojilla former sous-chef of Woodlot and chef-de-cuisine at Ursa, I am... more

A lot of hype for blah

Very disappointing meal after all the hype.
Menu is small. So you would think what ever
Comes out of the kitchen would be wonderful.
The food was tepid. Our brussel sprouts came
after the fact and they were not even hot!
The broccoli salad dressing was too tart.
The tuna was bland, the hazelnuts did not work with the
dish.... more

Opening Remarks:
-The restaurant officially opened about 2 weeks ago, but had already incurred quite the buzz even before any critics or bloggers came through their doors. Using the most ingenious media technique I have ever heard of, Hudson Kitchen hosted exes Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston on two separate occasions- wow, for a restaurant without a reputation, that's a pretty impressive feat.... more

When did you last have great tongue

One of the appetizers was a seared pork terrine. When it was sent back we were charged half. Further to this it came with no bread.
The second course was a vast improvement - an order of gnocchi which was served with a vegetable and squash. It was too sweet but very edible.
The final course was the grand finale.... more

Very imaginative and creative new place

Very creative & stimulating menu that follows through into the preparation, presentation and tastes! Friendly and very attentive & knbowledgeable wait staff. Noise level rises to very energetic as more tables are filled. A gem to return to as the somewhat limited menu and wine list promises to change 'constantly'. (We were 1st there 19-Oct-13 and will rteturn tomorrow)

A very nice experience. I was there with a group of 7. I like to share things - so I just picked at what everything had to offer.

In terms of appetizers I tried:
Broccoli Salad, Serrano Ham, Manchego Cheese, Mustard - delicious, the broccoli is steamed and then cooled a bit - but the dressing is nice.

Late Summer Harvest Salad, Walnuts, Champagne Vinaigrette - very nice, although way to heavy... more

EPIC!!!
That is how I would describe my dining experience here. We made resos for a party of 4 last week for dinner at 8pm. This place was completely packed last night which says a lot considering it was a Tuesday night and located on a relatively quiet strip of Dundas St. W.

The service here is excellent!!! I would describe the overall vibe as casual fine dining. What I mean by this is that... more

My boyfriend and I ended up coming here 3 weeks after it opened because he drove past one night and was so impressed by the front bar that he pulled over the car to check it out. A+ for eye-catching decor!

He made a 6pm reservation for Saturday and when we showed up the restaurant was nearly empty. However, within a half an hour all the tables around us had filled up. The patrons were... more

Pretentious service and average food is a bad combination. Steak was undercooked although we were very clear with our instructions. Pasta had odd flavors and not odd in a good way. I won't be back.