Benchmark

4.9

4,9

1406 recensioni

Da 31 CAN$ a 50 CAN$

Americana contemporanea

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2 persone

17 feb 2025

19:00

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Ottimo per un'occasione speciale
Innovativo
Atmosfera affascinante

Prepare to embark on a delectable journey as Benchmark at Niagara College proudly unveils the much-anticipated relaunch of its lunch service. under the creative direction of renowned Chef Justin Downes and the impeccable service leadership of Victor Oliveira.

Chef Justin Downes will lead the culinary student team and deliver a harmonious blend of culinary innovation and a deep commitment to education. Building upon its established reputation for culinary excellence, Benchmark will continue to be a cornerstone of culinary education while elevating the dining experience for visitors and the Niagara College community.

Don't miss the opportunity to support the School of Culinary Arts, foster future culinary talent, and relish the flavors of Niagara Region. Join us for an unforgettable dining experience that perfectly marries tradition with innovation, all in the heart of one of Canada's most picturesque regions and one of Canada's most loved Culinary Institutes.

Informazioni aggiuntive

Stile
Cucina informale
Prezzo
Da 31 CAN$ a 50 CAN$
Tipi di Cucina
Americana contemporanea
Orari di apertura
Pranzo Mar–Ven 11:30–14:30
Numero di telefono
(905) 641-2252 ext. 4619
Sito web
https://www.niagaracollege.ca/culinaryarts/services/
Opzioni di pagamento
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Justin Downes
Sale per eventi privati
Checking out our upcoming events: https://www.niagaracollege.ca/culinaryarts/events/

Posizione
135 Taylor Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S1J0
Quartiere
Niagara-on-the-Lake
Parking details
Parcheggio Pubblico
Public transit
To ensure that you receive complimentary parking anywhere on campus during your visit, please complete the Guest Parking Form at www.niagaracollege.ca/campussafety/guestpass/, ahead of your visit, to avoid any penalties or fees associated with parking.We also welcome guests to park in the “reserved” parking lot closest to the Benchmark entrance if space permits.Please let us know if there are any issues, and we will happily assist you.
Altro
Accesso per disabili, Birra, Cocktail, Non fumatori, Opzioni senza glutine, Patio/Posti all'aperto, Patio/Posti all'aperto, Vegana, Vino, Vista

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Lobster Bisque
Corn Hushpuppy, Candied Celery, Green Apple, Espelette Aioli
Chicory Salad
Pickled Fennel, Grapefruit, NC Honey & Yogurt Vinaigrette, Fried Sunchokes
Heirloom Beet & Benchmark Coppa
Whipped Ricotta, Toasted Dukkah, Greenhouse Cress, Olive Oil & Balsamic Vinaigrette
Warm Mushroom Salad
Frisee, Peal Onion, Poached Hen's Egg, Brioche, Chorizo Vinaigrette

Entrées

Pork Collar
White Bean, Olives, NC Bacon, Winter Greens, Birch Glaze
Fresh Campanella Pasta
Braised Beef, Cipollini Onions, Kale, Winter Herbs, Rich Reduction
Duck Confit
Fried Fingerlings, Saffron Leek, Quincey Preserve, Duck Jus
Grilled Savory Cabbage
Miso & Chili Sauce, Bean Sprout Salad, Puffed Rice Furikake, Red Dragon, Black Sesame Aioli
Market Fish Ever Changing!
Feature fish dish changes weekly

DESSERTS

Olive Oil Cake
Marcarpone Creme, Citrus Curd, Thyme Crumb, Salted Caramel Gelato
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Bourbon Toffee Sauce, Spiced Apple, Vanilla Gelato, Oat Streusel
Dark Chocolate Opera Cake
Espresso Buttercream, Hazelnut Crunch, Candied Cocoa Nib

Benchmark is a "no-tipping" establishment

Benchmark Student Experience Award
If you would like to support our students, donate to the Benchmark Student Experience Award! Every term students from hospitality and culinary are awarded based on their passion, commitment and performance. Your server can add any denomination directly to your tab. (no tax)

Cosa dicono 1.406 persone

Valutazione complessiva e recensioni

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4.9

4,9 in base alle valutazioni recenti

4,8Cibo
4,8Servizio
4,8Atmosfera
4,8Rapporto qualità-prezzo

Rumorosità • Moderata

Molto apprezzato per

Toronto / Ontario
Miglior rapporto qualità-prezzo
Toronto / Ontario
Americana contemporanea
Niagara
Migliore nel complesso
Niagara
Miglior cibo
Niagara
Migliore atmosfera
Niagara
Miglior rapporto qualità-prezzo
Niagara
Ottimo per pranzi o cene di lavoro
Niagara
Innovativo
Niagara
Cucina salutare
Niagara
Opzioni vegetariane

1.406 Recensioni

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Dave
Toronto
9 recensioni
3.0
9 recensioni
Visitato 3 giorni fa
1. Complessivo 3
2. Cibo 3
3. Servizio 4
4. Atmosfera 4
Love coming here. Have always experienced exceptional service and food....until today. The service was slow, and to be completely fair, we were advised of this before we sat down. Still, it was slow. My wife had no issue with any of her food. Unfortunately the pork collar entree I got was not very hot and the beans were actually sort of cold (maybe room temperature). With the delays going on I wasn't going to send it back and we enjoyed it as best possible. The flavour of the pork collar was excellent, and was cooked beautifully, until I hit the olives and then the flavour went zooming sideways. I picked them out and totally enjoyed it from that point on. Seriously, there are places for olives, but that dish was not one of them. Maybe if they had been braised along with the pork, but they were hard and seemed to have been dropped in at the end. Not sure beyond knowing they were unwelcome due to being so strong. The Sticky Toffee pudding was tasty, but it was served in a small deep dish and there was NO toffee sauce to be found. It perhaps was layered into the dish and thus on the bottom, but no evidence of moisture until you dug down to the bottom, which was quite hard to do because of the large gelato blocking the ability to get down into the dish. Sorry, I know I'm being harsh, but I've had finely presented pudding and this just wasn't it. Ok...I've been rough, but as a teaching restaurant feedback is good, right? We WILL return. It still is a very enjoyable experience and decent value.
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jacquie
Toronto
1 recensione
5.0
1 recensione
Visitato 3 giorni fa
1. Complessivo 5
2. Cibo 4
3. Servizio 5
4. Atmosfera 4
This was our first booking at the Benchmark Restaurant. The restaurant is modern, well organized and all tables looked well placed. Our waitress was pleasant, efficient and made us feel valued. The food was very good and the plates were well presented. There was lots of good food and we will return in the future with some friends to make a foursome. We are pleased to be supportive of the Niagara College programs.
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Anna
Toronto
7 recensioni
5.0
7 recensioni
Visitato 5 giorni fa
1. Complessivo 5
2. Cibo 5
3. Servizio 5
4. Atmosfera 5
Another great lunch at Benchmark!! I had lobster bisque, salmon and chocolate cake . It was all delicious, and lovely presentation!
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Doig
Toronto
2 recensioni
5.0
2 recensioni
Visitato il giorno 7 febbraio 2025
1. Complessivo 5
2. Cibo 4
3. Servizio 5
4. Atmosfera 5
Our waitress was very nice. The food was delicious and the wine was very good. All made at the college
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Veronica
Toronto
1 recensione
5.0
1 recensione
Visitato il giorno 7 febbraio 2025
1. Complessivo 5
2. Cibo 5
3. Servizio 5
4. Atmosfera 5
Enthusiastic service and fine dining for an affordable price!
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Tina
Toronto
3 recensioni
4.0
3 recensioni
Visitato il giorno 7 febbraio 2025
1. Complessivo 4
2. Cibo 5
3. Servizio 5
4. Atmosfera 4
The food presentation was awesome. The service was efficient. The food tasted great. The placemats were not clean. My friends and I really enjoyed ourselves.
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Peter
Toronto
4 recensioni
5.0
4 recensioni
Visitato il giorno 31 gennaio 2025
1. Complessivo 5
2. Cibo 5
3. Servizio 5
4. Atmosfera 5
This was my second visit and it was as great as the first. Our server Guri was very friendly and attentive.
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Peter
Toronto
4 recensioni
5.0
4 recensioni
Visitato il giorno 23 gennaio 2025
1. Complessivo 5
2. Cibo 5
3. Servizio 5
4. Atmosfera 5
Servers were friendly and took time to explain the process and the food. Chairs were comfortable, tables set properly with proper cloth napkins. The noise level was very low and we could actually have a conversation almost at a whisper. The food was prepared expertly with hood flavours. Overall excellent value. Even the bathrooms were immaculate. Definitely will be a repeat visit in the future.
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Linda
Toronto
9 recensioni
5.0
9 recensioni
Visitato il giorno 23 gennaio 2025
1. Complessivo 5
2. Cibo 5
3. Servizio 5
4. Atmosfera 5
It was a fantastic meal. The service was outstanding. the food was well prepared and very tasty. the lobster bisque was amazing!!! i feel it was great value for the money. I would highly recommend going to Benchmark and I will definitely be back!!!
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Bob
VIP
Toronto
33 recensioni
4.0
33 recensioni
Visitato il giorno 22 gennaio 2025
1. Complessivo 4
2. Cibo 5
3. Servizio 4
4. Atmosfera 4
We decided to try out Benchmark restaurant at Niagara College today and we were not disappointed. The $50 fixed price menu gives lots of wonderful choices and is well worth the cost. We have eaten at many 'fine dining' places over the years paying much more. The quality of the food at Benchmark matched any of the other higher price places. My wife had a Lobster Bisque, Pork Collar entree, and the Dark Chocolate Opera cake. I had an Heirloom beet and whipped ricotta salad, the Duck Confit entree, and Olive Oil cake. The accompaniments on the entrees were wonderful and paired really well. We were told the menu changes up almost every four months. We will certainly be back and have already recommended Benchmark to other of our 'foodie' friends.
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135 Taylor Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S1J0

Informazioni aggiuntive

Quartiere
Niagara-on-the-Lake
Orari di apertura
Pranzo Mar–Ven 11:30–14:30
Prezzo
Da 31 CAN$ a 50 CAN$
Tipi di Cucina
Americana contemporanea
Stile
Cucina informale
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Parcheggio Pubblico
Public transit
To ensure that you receive complimentary parking anywhere on campus during your visit, please complete the Guest Parking Form at www.niagaracollege.ca/campussafety/guestpass/, ahead of your visit, to avoid any penalties or fees associated with parking.We also welcome guests to park in the “reserved” parking lot closest to the Benchmark entrance if space permits.Please let us know if there are any issues, and we will happily assist you.
Opzioni di pagamento
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Justin Downes
Altro
Accesso per disabili, Birra, Cocktail, Non fumatori, Opzioni senza glutine, Patio/Posti all'aperto, Patio/Posti all'aperto, Vegana, Vino, Vista

Sito web
https://www.niagaracollege.ca/culinaryarts/services/
Numero di telefono
(905) 641-2252 ext. 4619
Sale per eventi privati
Checking out our upcoming events: https://www.niagaracollege.ca/culinaryarts/events/

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Menu

APPETIZERS

Lobster Bisque

Chicory Salad

Heirloom Beet & Benchmark Coppa

Warm Mushroom Salad

Entrées

Pork Collar

Fresh Campanella Pasta

Duck Confit

Grilled Savory Cabbage

Market Fish Ever Changing!

DESSERTS

Olive Oil Cake

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Dark Chocolate Opera Cake

Benchmark is a "no-tipping" establishment

Benchmark Student Experience Award

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