Ckb

What is Ckb? Occupying the former Cider House space at 391 Roncesvalles Avenue, CKB is an intimate, neighbourhood-focused bistro from veteran chef-owner David Brace (formerly of Five Doors North and Lolita's Lust). The dining room embraces an understated, unpretentious elegance with dark wood accents, warm lighting, and cozy table and bar seating. It captures the easy charm of a Roncy local haunt backed by decades of serious Italian kitchen craftsmanship.

Ckb Menu & What to Order The kitchen operates on a tight, monthly rotating menu rooted in Italian and Mediterranean traditions that shifts with seasonal produce. Start with the golden, crisp arancini before moving into Brace's standout pastas, particularly the house-made tagliatelle crafted with preserved lemon purée in the dough. Heartier appetites will appreciate the textbook steak frites or pan-seared swordfish, which pair naturally with a sour cherry negroni or an Italian pour from the focused wine list.

Know Before You Go Given the compact dining room, reservations are highly recommended for evening tables, though solo diners and walk-ins can often snag a stool at the bar. The 504 King streetcar stops directly along Roncesvalles Avenue, with metered street parking lining the strip. Dinner service runs Tuesday through Saturday from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., with the restaurant closed on Sundays and Mondays.