The worst restaurant I have ever eaten in Toronto, the service attitude is so bad, they all have frozen food. There is also a mandatory 12% surcharge for consumption, and a 2.4% surcharge for credit cards. An additional 15% for consumption is automatically added when paying by credit card. A total of 19.4% surcharge is automatically added. Be careful, everyone, if you still go to their house.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Chris C
Food is good. Better than a lot of locationsParking: Park at the back, easy parking
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Beef Tendon in Special Sauce
Dan B
Had dinner at providential 9, it offers a delightful fusion of flavors that leave a lasting impression. The ambiance exudes a cozy yet sophisticated vibe, perfect for intimate dinners or lively gatherings. From the moment you step in, the attentive staff ensure a seamless dining experience. The menu showcases a diverse range of dishes, blending traditional favorites with innovative twists. Standout dishes include the aromatic truffle risotto and the succulent grilled sea bass. Each dish is masterfully crafted, highlighting the freshest ingredients and bold flavors. Pair your meal with a selection from their impressive wine list for a truly unforgettable dining experience. With its impeccable service, inviting atmosphere, and exceptional cuisine, Providential 9 sets the standard for upscale dining in the city. Will visit here again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood
Peggy Lau
I could write a simple “terrible service, bad food!” review, that that would let this overrated, sad excuse of a “restaurant” off the hook much too easily.We made reservations for 4 people at 10:30am today, because it was Easter weekend and we try to be good about planning in advance and got there at 10:25am. It wasn’t too busy when we arrived, and no one was waiting for a table. The host came up to her stand with the most awful scowl on her face and asked what we wanted and we told her we had reservations. I mean, how DARE we interrupt her busy day to let her know we were here! Well, in the most PETTY fashion, she stuck us in this wee little corner table inside a room, even though there were tables outside. We asked if it was possible for one of those empty tables but apparently they were reserved. I guess our 10:30am reservation we made doesn’t count as one. Oh well, we thought, “if the service is already so bad, then the food MUST be tasty right?” NOPE. We were wrong.We waited for 30 mins for our first dish to arrive. Even though we ordered within 5 minutes of sitting down, I guess that was our fault for taking so long to order. I mean, what could we expect from a dim sum restaurant on a long weekend? Our first dish was BBQ pork steamed buns. The minute your chopsticks go NEAR the bun, it falls apart. But not in the sexy way you would expect. It fell apart in sad sad clumps. We ate one of those clumps, which had a slightly better consistency and taste like wet sand. The bbq pork inside tasted even sadder, almost as if they left it out on the counter for two days because they forgot it was there, but decided to add it in today because who wants food waste in this economy right?It wasn’t all bad, I mean their sesame balls with salted egg yolks were quite delicious, but I highly encourage anyone ordering those to eat them within the 2 minutes they arrive on your table because otherwise they will taste like week old oil.Oh and the first thing we ordered was the sui mai. As much as I would like to tell you how delicious the combo of foie gras, caviar and pork was, I can’t because it NEVER came. Even after asking 3 times, in 15 minute intervals. So yes, we gave up and paid our bill because when the manager tells you it will be 5 minutes for steaming every time you ask in a 45 minute period, you kinda wonder if they are being steamed in another dimension.But of course when we bring this up to the manager, but how dare we bring up how bad the service and the quality of food was! When I asked him “what are you going to do about this poor service and us not getting our food” he said, “sorry.” That’s it. No explanation, no excuses. Just pay your bill and get out. Oh, and in case you miss the sign out front, they charge an extra 2.4% if you decide to pay your bill using credit card. Because you have to pay extra for the privilege to be treated with absolute disdain and fed food made in oil they forgot to change for probably a month. Quick tip, do NOT order the deep fried taro dumpling unless you want to know what month old fryer oil tastes like.The restaurant decor is pretty though.They have nice wall paper?There’s a ton of dim sum restaurants much cheaper and more delicious than this one. Do yourself a favour, save your money and aggravation and go to those ones instead.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
Bruce Murphy
Worst worst worst! Worst service ever! Been waiting for 3 hours outside no servers help us! Don not recommend!
Leonid Gilburd
This is one of the best restaurants in town! This restaurant serves some of the best food I have ever had. I really recommend the Duck. The service is a 10/10. All staff are polite, helpful and very nice. I really recommend this restaurant and for sure will be coming back. My extended gratitude to the staff and chefs of this restaurant for the experience I got!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mr Anounymous 1992
Would give a 6/5 if I could. This place is amazing. Food is so fresh, tasteful and well presented. The staff all are very polite and helpful. This food left me astonished, it is the best food I’ve tried in Toronto for sure. For sure will be coming back, really recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
cj c
Amazing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andy Liu
The food is super delicious and the service attitude is also very
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Susie Huang
Good food good serviceKid-friendliness: Service good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dim Sum, Chiu Chow Marinated Duck Wings & Fried Tofu, Jumbo Shrimp Dumpling Har Gow
I have eaten here many times. It is delicious, the environment is good, and the service is attentive. I will bring friends here often.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alexander Xiao
Service is horrible. I went there for dinner and the food came so slow. The food was okay but the service was horrible. I asked for water and they gave it to me 10 minuties later. Never coming
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
Adam “F”
Amazing food! Offered us free dessert after the meal.
Four of us from UBC had lunch and thoroughly enjoyed the dim sum and service and setting. Would definitely return. The four gigantic SIU Mai and piping hot barbecue buns captured our hearts. Other dim sum dishes caught our fancy.
The worst restaurant I have ever eaten in Toronto, the service attitude is so bad, they all have frozen food. There is also a mandatory 12% surcharge for consumption, and a 2.4% surcharge for credit cards. An additional 15% for consumption is automatically added when paying by credit card. A total of 19.4% surcharge is automatically added. Be careful, everyone, if you still go to their house.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Food is good. Better than a lot of locationsParking: Park at the back, easy parking
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Beef Tendon in Special Sauce
Had dinner at providential 9, it offers a delightful fusion of flavors that leave a lasting impression. The ambiance exudes a cozy yet sophisticated vibe, perfect for intimate dinners or lively gatherings. From the moment you step in, the attentive staff ensure a seamless dining experience. The menu showcases a diverse range of dishes, blending traditional favorites with innovative twists. Standout dishes include the aromatic truffle risotto and the succulent grilled sea bass. Each dish is masterfully crafted, highlighting the freshest ingredients and bold flavors. Pair your meal with a selection from their impressive wine list for a truly unforgettable dining experience. With its impeccable service, inviting atmosphere, and exceptional cuisine, Providential 9 sets the standard for upscale dining in the city. Will visit here again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood
I could write a simple “terrible service, bad food!” review, that that would let this overrated, sad excuse of a “restaurant” off the hook much too easily.We made reservations for 4 people at 10:30am today, because it was Easter weekend and we try to be good about planning in advance and got there at 10:25am. It wasn’t too busy when we arrived, and no one was waiting for a table. The host came up to her stand with the most awful scowl on her face and asked what we wanted and we told her we had reservations. I mean, how DARE we interrupt her busy day to let her know we were here! Well, in the most PETTY fashion, she stuck us in this wee little corner table inside a room, even though there were tables outside. We asked if it was possible for one of those empty tables but apparently they were reserved. I guess our 10:30am reservation we made doesn’t count as one. Oh well, we thought, “if the service is already so bad, then the food MUST be tasty right?” NOPE. We were wrong.We waited for 30 mins for our first dish to arrive. Even though we ordered within 5 minutes of sitting down, I guess that was our fault for taking so long to order. I mean, what could we expect from a dim sum restaurant on a long weekend? Our first dish was BBQ pork steamed buns. The minute your chopsticks go NEAR the bun, it falls apart. But not in the sexy way you would expect. It fell apart in sad sad clumps. We ate one of those clumps, which had a slightly better consistency and taste like wet sand. The bbq pork inside tasted even sadder, almost as if they left it out on the counter for two days because they forgot it was there, but decided to add it in today because who wants food waste in this economy right?It wasn’t all bad, I mean their sesame balls with salted egg yolks were quite delicious, but I highly encourage anyone ordering those to eat them within the 2 minutes they arrive on your table because otherwise they will taste like week old oil.Oh and the first thing we ordered was the sui mai. As much as I would like to tell you how delicious the combo of foie gras, caviar and pork was, I can’t because it NEVER came. Even after asking 3 times, in 15 minute intervals. So yes, we gave up and paid our bill because when the manager tells you it will be 5 minutes for steaming every time you ask in a 45 minute period, you kinda wonder if they are being steamed in another dimension.But of course when we bring this up to the manager, but how dare we bring up how bad the service and the quality of food was! When I asked him “what are you going to do about this poor service and us not getting our food” he said, “sorry.” That’s it. No explanation, no excuses. Just pay your bill and get out. Oh, and in case you miss the sign out front, they charge an extra 2.4% if you decide to pay your bill using credit card. Because you have to pay extra for the privilege to be treated with absolute disdain and fed food made in oil they forgot to change for probably a month. Quick tip, do NOT order the deep fried taro dumpling unless you want to know what month old fryer oil tastes like.The restaurant decor is pretty though.They have nice wall paper?There’s a ton of dim sum restaurants much cheaper and more delicious than this one. Do yourself a favour, save your money and aggravation and go to those ones instead.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
Worst worst worst! Worst service ever! Been waiting for 3 hours outside no servers help us! Don not recommend!
This is one of the best restaurants in town! This restaurant serves some of the best food I have ever had. I really recommend the Duck. The service is a 10/10. All staff are polite, helpful and very nice. I really recommend this restaurant and for sure will be coming back. My extended gratitude to the staff and chefs of this restaurant for the experience I got!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Would give a 6/5 if I could. This place is amazing. Food is so fresh, tasteful and well presented. The staff all are very polite and helpful. This food left me astonished, it is the best food I’ve tried in Toronto for sure. For sure will be coming back, really recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food is super delicious and the service attitude is also very
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good food good serviceKid-friendliness: Service good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dim Sum, Chiu Chow Marinated Duck Wings & Fried Tofu, Jumbo Shrimp Dumpling Har Gow
Restaurantji Recommends
I have eaten here many times. It is delicious, the environment is good, and the service is attentive. I will bring friends here often.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Service is horrible. I went there for dinner and the food came so slow. The food was okay but the service was horrible. I asked for water and they gave it to me 10 minuties later. Never coming
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
Amazing food! Offered us free dessert after the meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chiu Chow Marinated Duck Wings & Fried Tofu, Jumbo Shrimp Dumpling Har Gow
The food quality and service are supreme.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Four of us from UBC had lunch and thoroughly enjoyed the dim sum and service and setting. Would definitely return. The four gigantic SIU Mai and piping hot barbecue buns captured our hearts. Other dim sum dishes caught our fancy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5