Donna's

Name: Donna's
Address: 827 Lansdowne Ave, Toronto, ON, Canada, M6H 3Z2
Telephone: (416) 536-1414
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

68 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary European

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2 people

Apr 1, 2025

April 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

Donna’s is an all-day restaurant that starts off with breakfast sandwiches then transitions to lunch with a menu of sandwiches, salads, & small dishes. For dinner, the focus is on shared, family-style plates with a diverse influence of seasonal offerings. To accompany the food, we offer a wide array of beverage offerings, from natural wine, to cocktails & local beers. We accept reservations & walk-ins. We are also available for pick-up through Ambassador!

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Contemporary European, Contemporary Canadian, Modern European
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Tue–Sat 9:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Tue–Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Bar Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:15 pm
Phone number
(416) 536-1414
Website
https://donnas.ca/
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Jed Smith and Peter Jensen
Catering
For offsite catering inquiries including office lunches, weddings and baby showers, please email info@donnas.ca
Private party facilities
For large party and private event inquiries, please email info@donnas.ca

Location
827 Lansdowne Ave, Toronto, ON M6H 3Z2
Neighbourhood
The Junction
Cross Street
Lansdowne Avenue & Wallace Avenue
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Lansdowne Station
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

Experiences

Sunday Roast Lamb
$70.00 per person
Apr 13, 2025 only
*** RESERVATIONS WILL GO LIVE APRIL 2 @ 11AM *** Join us for a classic British Sunday roast. This time it's Lamb. Expect some light appetizers, a roast lamb plate with all the fixins and a dessert to boot.

Offers

Snack Hour
Multiple dates available
Tue - Sat - 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Come and join us from 4pm to 5pm to enjoy some delicious snacks and appetizers!

Oysters $3.50
w/ hot sauce & lime
Magic Chili & Peanuts$7.00
Miss Vickies, Sprats & Pepperoncini$8.00
Cod Liver, Celery, Pickled Fennel$15.00
Sourdough Bread & Butter$7.00
Marinated Mussels$22.00
cucumbers, green chilli, yoghurt
Lamb Liver on Toast
pickled shallots & capers
Goat's Curd$20.00
summer squash, confit garlic, sourdough toast
Beef Tartare$22.00
wax beans, aioli, chips
Leafy Salad$16.00
eggs, pickled beans, croutons
Pea Salad$16.00
jalapeño, pea shoots, frisée
Tomatoes & Stone Fruits$20.00
pistachio, aji amarillo, perilla
Sweet Corn Tart$25.00
sao jorge cheese, madras, arugula
Shell-on Shrimp$34.00
tomato, horseradish, worchestershire
Flattop Chicken Thigh$36.00
chanterelles, caraflex cabbage, rhubarb & ginger

What 68 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Toronto / Ontario
Neighbourhood gem
Toronto / Ontario
Contemporary European
Toronto
Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Donna's is a charming eatery revered for its "spectacular" Sunday roast and vibrant atmosphere. Guests rave about its "great food," "wonderful staff," and inventive, fresh dishes served in a "homey, slightly quirky environment." The restaurant offers a delightful mix of neighborhood charm and "world-class eats," with standout sandwiches, creative flavor pairings, and a "thoughtfully curated" wine list.

68 Reviews

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Rina
Toronto4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a pleasure dining at Donna’s. I’ve never had a dish that wasn’t amazing!
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Sophie
Toronto3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Spectacular! We loved the Sunday roast and would come back again.
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Naseem VIP
Toronto2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A true hidden gem! Great food, wonderful staff and a great vibe!
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Bridget
Toronto13 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and great ambience! And the server was fabulous, recommended lots of options and made the BEST dirty martini
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Emma
Toronto4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I have been to Donna’s a few times and it has always been great. Went today for a birthday and the food was delicious and filling and even with the sandwich-based lunch menu, it was a great celebratory meal. Can’t wait to go back again!
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Susan
Toronto18 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is so fresh and scrumptious. A simple menu that delivers big on flavour in a homey, slightly quirky environment. Love coming to Donna’s especially for lunch!
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Daphne
Toronto1 review
5.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Absolutely delicious meal. Great service. Highly recommend.
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Caitlin VIP
Toronto4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is the absolute best! The food, the service, the drink, just perfect!
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Calla
Toronto1 review
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Donna’s is quite simply the greatest spot to eat in the city. The Sunday roast was the perfect treat on a snowstormy Sunday, but any day, any meal, any item, it’s all the best.
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david
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was excellent, usually is though! Food was 11/10 and the vibes were lovely and lively.
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FAQs

Donna's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (416) 536-1414.

Donna's is rated 4.8 stars by 68 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

827 Lansdowne Ave, Toronto, ON M6H 3Z2

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Lansdowne Avenue & Wallace Avenue
Neighbourhood
The Junction
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Tue–Sat 9:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Tue–Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Bar Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:15 pm
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Contemporary European, Contemporary Canadian, Modern European
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Lansdowne Station
Executive Chef
Jed Smith and Peter Jensen
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

Website
https://donnas.ca/
Phone number
(416) 536-1414
Catering
For offsite catering inquiries including office lunches, weddings and baby showers, please email info@donnas.ca
Private party facilities
For large party and private event inquiries, please email info@donnas.ca

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Sunday Roast Lamb

Snack Hour

DRINKS

DINNER

Oysters $3.50

Magic Chili & Peanuts$7.00

Miss Vickies, Sprats & Pepperoncini$8.00

Cod Liver, Celery, Pickled Fennel$15.00

Sourdough Bread & Butter$7.00

Marinated Mussels$22.00

Lamb Liver on Toast

Goat's Curd$20.00

Beef Tartare$22.00

Leafy Salad$16.00

Pea Salad$16.00

Tomatoes & Stone Fruits$20.00

Sweet Corn Tart$25.00

Shell-on Shrimp$34.00

Flattop Chicken Thigh$36.00

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