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

52 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary European

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 4, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 28 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Vegetarian-friendly

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!

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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

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!

Lighthall, Progression '22 (Sparkling)
Vidal from Prince Edward County, Ontario.
- 5oz$14.00
- Bottle$65.00
Loimer, Grüner Veltliner '22 (White)
Grüner Veltliner from Kamptal, Austria
- 5oz$17.00
- Bottle$80.00
Cacique Maravilla, Vino Naranja '21 (skin Contact)
Moscatel Alejandria from Bio-Bio, Chile
- 5 oz$17.00
- Bottle$80.00
Areal, Rosé '22 (Rosé)
Padeiro from Vinho Verde, Portugal.
- 5 oz$15.00
- Bottle$75.00
Breton '23 (Rosé)
Grenache and Syrah from côtes de provence, France.
- 5 oz$16.00
- Bottle$80.00
The Farm, RR81 '22 (light chilled Red)
Rotburger grapes from Niagara Peninsula, Canada.
- 5 oz$15.00
- Bottle$75.00

BEER (355ml)

Miller High Life (bottle) 4.6%$8.00
Sonnen Hill, Lager Beer 4.8%$9.00
Burdock, Cherry B 5.2%$9.00
Lovebira, Good Things, Rice Lager 4.6%$9.00
Blood Brothers, Shumei IPA 7.0%$8.00
Longslice, Peacock Lagered Ale 5.4%$6.50
Matron, MUFF, Darkbier 4.5%$8.50

CIDER

Revel Cider, Time & Place (355ml) 6.5%$11.00
Guelph, Ontario
Revel Cider, Mithras (355ml) 6.7%$12.00
Nectarine sassafras cider. Guelph, Ontario

DINNER

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

COCKTAILS

Vermouth Spritz$15.00
Dolin's Red Vermouth, Sparkling Wine, Soda
Mezcal Paloma$16.00
Profesor Mezcal, Aperol, Lime, Ting
Sicilian Negroni$18.00
Tanqueray Gin, Etna Bitter, Dolin Red Vermouth
Lovage Martini$16.00
Vodka, Revel Cider Lovage Vinegar, Lemon

What 52 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

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
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 offers an inviting neighborhood vibe with "incredible flavor combinations" and "thoughtful service." Diners rave about standout dishes like the corn tart and smoked mozzarella lasagna, with many praising the "most delicious" food and friendly ambiance. The limited menu and creative wine list add to the dining charm.

52 Reviews

p
philip
Toronto
17 reviews
2.0
17 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Had been to Donna's previously for dinner and it was pretty good overall. This visit was for a weekend breakfast. We were sat at a large communal table in the back when we were only 2 when rest of place was almost totally empty. The reason given was we had asked for a quieter table if possible. Not really the response hoped. Ordered the English full breakfast. The food itself was average at best. The bacon was overcooked, the baked beans were underdone (almost crunchy) and the sausage was quite fatty. Sourdough toast was ok but over toasted. Maybe we caught it on a bad day, but not likely to return.
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Eda
VIP
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Feels like a home cooked meal in the best way possible!
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Sarah
Toronto
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible experience, where you allow the staff to choose the plates for you. The steamed mussels with sweet potato and the lamb toast were our favourites. I’ll definitely be back!
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Greg
Toronto
50 reviews
5.0
50 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Highly recommend for a superb lunch, great vibe, awesome sandwiches!
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Roma
Toronto
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and delicious food! We had a great time at Donna’s and will definitely be returning.
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K
Katie
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great place to grab a coffee or get brunch with friends on a weekday. Delicious food. Excellent prices. Cozy atmosphere. Not too loud. And exceptional service.
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Braden
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My favourite restaurant! Food is always so so good.
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J
Jing
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The dessert was to die for!!! It tastes like a warm fuzzy hug
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Madison
Toronto
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome sandwiches, and good vegetarian options. Recommend
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C
Carolyn
Toronto
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Early morning weekend brunch is best, have the place to yourself for most of meal. Glad music was appropriate, volume was okay.
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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 52 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 4, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 28 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Donna's

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Snack Hour

DRINKS

WINES BY THE GLASS (5oz/BTL)

Lighthall, Progression '22 (Sparkling)

Loimer, Grüner Veltliner '22 (White)

Cacique Maravilla, Vino Naranja '21 (skin Contact)

Areal, Rosé '22 (Rosé)

Breton '23 (Rosé)

The Farm, RR81 '22 (light chilled Red)

BEER (355ml)

Miller High Life (bottle) 4.6%$8.00

Sonnen Hill, Lager Beer 4.8%$9.00

Burdock, Cherry B 5.2%$9.00

Lovebira, Good Things, Rice Lager 4.6%$9.00

Blood Brothers, Shumei IPA 7.0%$8.00

Longslice, Peacock Lagered Ale 5.4%$6.50

Matron, MUFF, Darkbier 4.5%$8.50

CIDER

Revel Cider, Time & Place (355ml) 6.5%$11.00

Revel Cider, Mithras (355ml) 6.7%$12.00

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

COCKTAILS

Vermouth Spritz$15.00

Mezcal Paloma$16.00

Sicilian Negroni$18.00

Lovage Martini$16.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does Donna's offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Donna's restaurant rated?

Is Donna's currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information