Restaurant Ricky+Olivia

We had the chicken mousse, tartare, burger and fries, and the pork. I would recommend ALL of them, I don’t think I’ve ever tasted anything quite like these recipes! The food is so unique!! Very fairly priced items and service was fabulous. We will definitely be back!

December 22, 2024 on Google

Came for a GNO and had a beautiful time. The food was fantastic - yummy, innovative, aesthetically gorgeous. Our server, ALI, was so front-footed, informative, and attentive. We shared the Steak tar tar and it was a great rendition of a “Big Mac”. Highlights were also the 1/2 chicken and Tofu platter (my favorite of the night due to the bean curd and mix of textures). We tried the holiday cocktails in the Christmas lounge and it was so cozy and fun under the twinkle lights. Highly recommend for an intimate date night or night out with friends.

November 23, 2024 on Google

In a culinary scene where concepts increasingly matter more than substance, profit margin and quality are the eroded by uber eats, and hospitality and atmosphere are replaced by synthetic instagramification, Ricky + Olivia is a breath of fresh air that delivers well executed fundamentals in a welcoming setting. While I generally enjoy a more classic approach the Big Mac inspired tartare was excellent as was the burger. Both allow ingredients to speak. Wine pairing are limited to Ontario. An occasional rotation of other regions would be a welcome addition in the future. Looking forward to exploring more dishes and wines.

November 3, 2024 on Google

Been here a couple of times now, first time just walked in and sat in their lounge and second time made a reservation for dinner. The food menu is very interesting and there are some delicious items that I would come back for. The caesar salad is one of my favourites, the charcuterie board is very nice and gives an opportunity to dry different cheeses with their fried crackers which are amazing. The burger was great too. Also tried the tartar which was fine but felt a bit dry and needed more dressing or the egg yolk. Half chicken was fine too. Their wine list is Ontario only which I hope they would expand a bit.

October 5, 2024 on Google

Highly recommend R+O. Great atmosphere, cocktails and food. The burgers bun was AMAZING, and the fries are perfectly seasoned. Their wine selections are outstanding, really enjoyed the sparkling pet nat.

September 29, 2024 on Google

This place is a VIBE. It’s just got a modern, laid back feel. We sat on the patio which had great light but not in the middle of scorching sun. Although smaller I think it adds to the intimate atmosphere. The service was great and the staff are ready with recommendations and explanations about the dishes and pairings. Things to note this is definitely a shareables situation. You are meant to order different things to create your eating experience. I would say you could comfortably order one of something to share between 2-3 people. If you order several things then 4 but anymore and then you need to double up on orders. However, this is not really a bring a large group establishment. Better for a date or small groups or pairs. The food was delicious!!! There wasn’t one thing I didn’t like that we had. If you eat beef I recommend the steak tartare. It was my favourite thing that we ate. Overall a fabulous dinning experience. I would go back again for sure. In terms of pricing it’s the normal mid-high range. I would say you would need to order at least two things which would be around $40-50

August 6, 2024 on Google

A cute addition to the neighbourhood! The drinks were great and reasonably priced. The selection of wines and cocktails were impressive, we definitely would come back to try more. The food was tasty! The dishes were creative and presented beautifully. There weren’t too many vegetarian friendly options and unfortunately we left hungry. We probably should have ordered more, but were not given the opportunity and service was a bit slow. However, I would come back for drinks and light snacks!

July 16, 2024 on Google

We came to eat a late night dinner...walked into a vast establishment, passing a library of wine, the heart of the kitchen and were welcomed into the spacious yet cosy patio. At 9pm, we found the restaurant vibing yet relaxing. We started with a great recommendation of a flowery and light beer (Lovebird by Good Things). We ended up with the following items: Radish salad, adobo cheese curds, 1/2 chicken, the fun burger and a side of fries. All of the dishes were delicious and adventurous yet calculated. We felt a balance of flavors that we didn't expect. Our appetizers primed us for the mains (the proteins) appropriately with sour, spicy, sweet, and refreshing flavour profiles. An advisory, the radish may initially taste bitter to some, but for my dining companion and I, it was a dish that got better and more familiar with each "slice".  The stars of the menu were definitely the proteins and the fries. We were delighted with the sweet aroma from the burger (buns). The chicken had a hint of spice, a touch of sour, a light richness and an uber one premium account that delivered flavour into my mouth. I could describe it more but we highly recommend you decide (and experience) for yourself. Everything was superbly cooked to perfection and the flavours, as I've said... exquisite. The service was impeccably timed, appropriately warm, knowledgeable, and honest. We enjoyed how creative and thoughtful all the dishes felt. If Ricky and Olivia's were a student in school... it would be the gifted yet popular student in school who grew up to be exactly what everyone expected them to be, a smashing success. We'll be back to try the rest of the restaurant (and the wines).

June 30, 2024 on Google