Ten

What is Ten? Perched along College Street in Brockton Village, Ten is an intimate ten-seat dining counter helmed by chef Julian Bentivegna, an alumnus of Alo and Chicago's former three-starred Grace. The minimalist, blond-wood space foregoes traditional tables in favour of a single low counter framing the open prep kitchen. The room feels direct and conversational, stripping away fine dining stiffness while keeping precision squarely in focus.

Ten Menu & What to Order Bentivegna runs a seasonal, multi-course plant-forward tasting menu ($155) that pivots quarterly around Ontario's agricultural harvest. Standout plates include hay-smoked Atlas carrots glazed in fermented black garlic, seared maitake mushrooms paired with seaweed oil and buckwheat, and savoury mushroom ice cream. While dairy and eggs make occasional appearances, the kitchen will seamlessly prepare a fully vegan progression if flagged 24 hours ahead. Opt for the curated low-intervention wine pairing or the thoughtful house-made non-alcoholic beverage program.

Know Before You Go With only ten counter seats and structured dinner seatings Wednesday through Saturday, reservations on Tock are mandatory and walk-ins are not accommodated. A flat 20 percent service charge is included in lieu of tipping to ensure equitable compensation for both front and back of house. Take the 506 Carlton streetcar directly along College Street, as street parking in this pocket of Brockton Village fills up quickly.