Actinolite

What is Actinolite? Perched on a quiet, residential stretch of north Ossington Avenue at 971 Ossington, Actinolite delivers hyper-local, ingredient-focused dining founded by chef Justin Cournoyer. Named after the eastern Ontario village where Cournoyer grew up, the converted house radiates an intimate, candlelit warmth with exposed brick, minimalist woodwork, and a secluded backyard garden open during the warmer months. The kitchen skips traditional service hierarchies, with the cooks themselves bringing each plate to the table to explain the foraged, farmed, and fermented elements firsthand.

Actinolite Menu & What to Order The kitchen operates without a printed menu, pivoting daily around seasonal harvests from Ontario foragers, responsible fisheries, and local family farms. While the full tasting menu shifts constantly, the housemade sourdough served alongside rich yeast butter is a legendary fixture, followed by clean, Nordic-inflected plates of Great Lakes fish, wild mushrooms, and house-preserved pantry staples. Diners can opt for the full multi-course experience or a wallet-friendly three-course Neighbourhood Menu offered midweek, each smartly matched with low-intervention natural wine pairings. Plant-forward and dietary modifications are readily accommodated when arranged ahead of time.

Know Before You Go Reservations through Resy are crucial to secure a table, though the team occasionally welcomes walk-ins at the bar or garden patio for spontaneous wine and snacks. Located just south of Dupont Street, the room is an easy walk from Ossington subway station, with pay-and-display street parking available nearby. Dinner service runs Wednesday through Saturday from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., with the space closed Sunday through Tuesday.