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4.5
Awesome(57)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary French • Leslieville / Riverdale
Booked 9 times today
ēst Restaurant in Riverside, Toronto, is a vibrant destination offering a sophisticated dining experience rooted in French and Italian culinary traditions. Located on the iconic Queen Street East, ēst prides itself on a seasonally rotating menu crafted from locally sourced ingredients, focusing on simple yet elevated dishes. Our chefs bring out the best in each ingredient, blending classic techniques with innovative flavors to deliver an unforgettable meal.The bar at ēst features a thoughtfully curated selection of exclusive wines, craft cocktails, and specialty drinks, perfect for pairing with your meal or enjoying as part of a social night out. Whether you’re visiting for dinner or brunch, our team ensures a warm and inviting atmosphere, ideal for both intimate gatherings and lively group dinners.Indulge in a culinary journey at ēst – a Riverside gem known for refined cuisine, exceptional service, and an atmosphere that captures the heart of Toronto’s Queen Street East.
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4.8
Exceptional(657)
Price: Moderate
• Middle Eastern • Leslieville / Riverdale
Booked 24 times today
Tabule on Queen specializes in Middle Eastern cuisine. It provides a modern, trendy atmosphere to enjoy an authentic meal with friends and family. The restaurant features a full service bar with a menu of specialty cocktails. Tabule also offers outdoor seating when the weather is nice.Begin your meal with a hot or cold appetizer. Cold appetizers include options like homemade Lebanese yogurt cheese mixed with garlic and garnished with Lebanese spices or the special Tabule house salad. Chicken livers and garlic shrimp are just a couple of the many hot appetizers to choose from. For your main course, try a popular entrée like kefta with two skewers of ground, spiced mixed lamb and beef or fresh Atlantic salmon kebabs. Desserts include traditional options like baklava or rice pudding with raisins and a hint of orange blossom.
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3.9
Excellent(370)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Entertainment District
Booked 6 times today
La Carnita is the ultimate spot for a group night out, combining the vibrant flavours of Mexican cuisine with a fun, casual vibe. Locally designed with the help of some of Toronto's top street artists, our space is a lively, colourful backdrop for delicious tacos, nachos, fajitas, churros, and more. Pair your meal with a refreshing margarita, creative cocktails, or local beer, and let the live DJ soundtrack your evening almost every weekend.Our Queen St. East location in Riverside and Leslieville is part of a tight-knit community of young professionals and families. Through this spot, we've built strong connections with East End breweries and local businesses, creating unique and fun collaborations that bring people together. Experience the art, music, and flavours that make La Carnita a standout for Mexican-inspired fun!
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4.7
Exceptional(912)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Financial District
Booked 104 times today
Daphne is a stylish date night spot in Toronto's Financial District. As one reviewer put it, 'This place is gorgeous, such a lovely spot for cocktails or dinner or a date night.' The restaurant's design, lighting, and ambiance create an intimate and romantic setting. Daphne's menu features American cuisine with a contemporary twist, and the food is highly praised. The staff is also noted for their excellent service.
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4.5
Awesome(1691)
Price: Expensive
• Global, International • Leslieville / Riverdale
Booked 20 times today
Featuring one of the most stunning views of the Toronto skyline. A 360° glass facade, pyramidal skylight, and expansive rooftop terrace make this an unforgettable location for cocktails, gathering friends and approachable, international cuisine.
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4.6
Exceptional(104)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • Financial District
Booked 123 times today
Reservations are now open and available beginning September 26th.With a commitment to the freshest, most flavourful fish, flown in daily from the Greek islands and featured in its open fish market, Milos offers a dining experience based on the simplicity and sincerity of the Mediterranean diet. The restaurant's airy, elegant setting is reminiscent of the Greek islands. Founder and chef Costas Spiliadis continues the standard of excellence and hospitality he began in Montreal, where he opened the original Milos.
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4.8
Exceptional(60)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Ossington
Booked 29 times today

A photo of Mamakas Taverna restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1298)
Price: Very Expensive
• Greek • Queen West
Booked 49 times today
Mamakas Taverna is an elegant 85-seat Greek taverna on Ossington Ave. Owner Thanos Tripi brings a fresh, authentic approach to Aegean food, offering classical Greek dishes against a contemporary canvas. Each plate is thoughtfully crafted to evoke the way Thanos’ grandmother cooked, inviting guests to explore the Greece he grew up with through food, art and music.Meant to mimic an open market, the room is built of white concrete blocks creating an effect similar to the stucco seen throughout Greece. Mamakas is a nod to heritage, history and family memories – the daily trip to the market for ripe and fragrant tomatoes. Visiting a trusted butcher for fresh paithakia, and the local fish monger for the daily catch.Recipes passed down through generations. Honest Greek fare with a modern twist. Designed to share. Everything just as Thanos’ family has done through the ages.
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4.7
Exceptional(881)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Yorkville
Booked 42 times today
Osteria Giulia sprung to life in our imaginations as a tribute to Italian traditions of the past. We wanted to create one simple, beautiful thing. Somewhere outside of your busy life, outside of your surroundings, outside of time. An environment, an experience, an entire evening. Osteria Giulia is intimate, warm and familiar. We’ve revelled in her every detail. We’ve established a rarified menu focusing on Northern Italian cuisine and delicate coastal, Mediterranean flavour. Giulia is a new imagining of what an Italian restaurant can be. It always was the place of our dreams, the reason for our collaboration, and the culmination of—and conduit for—our collective passion. Chef Rob Rossi & David Minicucci'22 | '23 | '24 One Star Michelin | Toronto'22 Canada's 100 Best | Best New Restaurant #2'22 Canada's 100 Best | Best Overall #14'22 Toronto Life | Best New Restaurant'23 La Liste | The World's Best Restaurants'24 Top 50 Ristoranti Italiani nel Mondo
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4.7
Exceptional(184)
Price: Expensive
• Bistro • Entertainment District
Booked 57 times today
Opened in 2017. Michelin-recommended since 2022.We first imagined Aloette to be the perfect diner that we’d want to dine in – a menu with a great cheeseburger paired with a fantastic and fun wine list, a long row of bar stools facing the bar and the kitchen, and an energetic atmosphere accented with an old school hip hop playlist. The buzz of the dining room mirrors the energy of the street on Spadina Avenue; the dining room itself mimics a train’s dining car. It’s a bistro-meets-diner-meets-internationally-inspired menu which is also representative of the diverse culture in Toronto. Our service team is upbeat and genuine but also deeply knowledgeable about the menu and offerings. Brunch at Aloette was something we said we’d never do. But the city kept asking and we’re glad to be a new staple in the Queen West neighbourhood for mimosas, chicken and waffles, and piping hot coffees. We hope you love our little diner as much as we and our team do. Patrick Kriss & Zane Pearl
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  • Jay
    Toronto / Ontario •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Linny's offers the whole package. A unique and elegantly designed space with an atmosphere that takes you back to the 50's, paired with warm service and delicious food. We started with the challah service, which is baked daily and served with a delicious housemade jam that apparently changes with the seasons. After that, a few noshes; the fresh house salad tossed with bulgar and champagne vinegraite, king salmon served with crispy potato latkes, and the unexpectedly delightful kasha bows pasta, which was complimented perfectly by the addition of truffles. For our mains, we enjoyed a combination of perfectly cooked hanger steak, mushroom crepe, and the crunchiest fries on ossington. The cabbage with beemster cheese was also *chefs kiss* 👌 Our server Vanessa and the whole team was very friendly, and we can't wait to come back. PS. The babka dessert was incredible, but also try the apple cake with a scoop of their vanilla ice cream for good measure.
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    Linny'sPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Ossington
    4.8
  • Beverlyvip
    New York City •58 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Daphne is my favorite restaurant in the Financial District for business lunches. Tables are far enough apart to have a decent conversation, food is very good and service is outstanding. Every time I have brought a guest here for a business lunch, they've been delighted. Highly recommend!
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    DaphnePrice: Very Expensive• American• Financial District
    4.7
  • Mayvip
    Toronto / Ontario •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Amazing dinner, everything was fresh and perfectly prepared. The squid ink risotto and octopus were done so well. Will be back for sure.
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    Estiatorio Milos - TorontoPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Financial District
    4.6
  • Larissavip
    Toronto / Ontario •13 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    10 out of 10! Thank you for making our evening so special
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    EST RestaurantPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary French• Leslieville / Riverdale
    4.5
  • Carolinevip
    Toronto / Ontario •46 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 6, 2024
    We went during happy hour and the prices were right and the food was fantastic. I had the cod tacos, which were incredible along with a very yummy margarita. It was the perfect place to have a bite to eat before seeing a concert at the Opera House.
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    La Carnita - LeslievillePrice: Moderate• Mexican• Entertainment District
    3.9
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