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Pura Vida Restaurant, Toronto, ON

Pura Vida Restaurant

4.9
4.9
20 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Contemporary Latin

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 3 times today
  • Healthy
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
Pura Vida Restaurant is a hidden gem in the heart of the city, specializing in Latin American cuisine. True spirit of Pura Vida - the “pure life”.

With a diverse menu inspired by the vibrant culinary traditions of the region, Pura Vida Restaurant takes pride in serving fusion Latin American dishes made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

The cozy and welcoming ambiance of Pura Vida Restaurant makes it the perfect place to gather with friends and family.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Latin
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (416) 651-5888
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Neighbourhood
    St. Clair West
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Pura Vida Lunch Specials

    Feb 21, 2025 - Mar 31, 2025
    Tue - Fri - 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    🌟 Lunch Combo Deals (Available Monday-Friday, 11 AM - 3:30 PM) 🌟 Pick Any Entrée + Free Drink (Traditional Costa Rican Coffee, Tea, Lemonade, Soft Drinks) Pura Vida Special Costa Rican Chifrijo Tico Plantain Lasagna Arroz Con Camarones Gallo Pinto Pura Vida Ceviche Tuna Fusion with Pineapple Avocado and Tuna Fiesta

  • 🍹 Pura Vida Lunch & Cocktail Specials 🍹

    Feb 21, 2025 - Mar 31, 2025
    Tue - Fri - 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    🌟 Lunch + Cocktail Combo (Available Monday-Friday, 11 AM - 5 PM) 🌟 Order any lunch entrée and get a cocktail of your choice for just $9

What 20 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Best Value

  • Toronto

    Best Value

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pura Vida Restaurant is a hidden gem offering "fantastic food" and "wonderful service." With a cozy, tropical atmosphere, it presents a unique menu of delicious Costa Rican dishes. Guests praise the "amazingly fresh food," including standout appetizers and desserts, while the friendly staff ensures an enjoyable dining experience. Highly recommended!

20 Reviews
  1. Sarah

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious tuna, great coffee, and friendly service. A perfect spot!

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  2. Janet-Lee

    VIP

    Toronto

    52 reviews

    3.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our second visit to Pura Vida. The service and ambiance were very good. I found the food very salty tonight. As a result I did not enjoy my meal as much as the last time. The plantain was fried and very oily. I’m wondering if the chef might try preparing the plantain in an air fryer or at least reduce the amount of fat in the process. My husband had the run down soup and said it was delicious. My friends also enjoyed their meals. I hope my next experience will be more positive.
    Pura Vida RestaurantResponded on February 19, 2025
    Dear Janet-Lee Thank you for your feedback and for visiting us again! We appreciate your thoughts on the seasoning and plantains and will share them with our team. Glad to hear your husband and friends enjoyed their meals—hope to make your next visit even better! Warm regards, Pura Vida Team

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  3. Mark

    VIP

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and lovely service. Such a gem of a place
    Pura Vida RestaurantResponded on February 19, 2025
    Dear Mark, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so happy you enjoyed the food and service. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon! Warm regards, Pura Vida Team

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  4. Lucas

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    A small restaurant, but do not hold that against it. Pure Vida was a pleasant surprise, with a menu that offers lovely flavours from Costa Rica. We can particularly recommend some of the appetizers such as the fries, the corn ribs, and the guac and chips. The plantain that came with the guac was amazing, and the fries had unique seasoning, that made them some of the best fries I've ever had. The mains were good too, I'd recommend going for some of the more unique and traditional dishes, as they'll have more interesting seasonings and flavours. Definitely planning to come again to explore more of the menu. My only complaint would be that it can be a bit too salty sometimes, but not so much that it becomes inedible. The service was mostly good. The servers were nice and helped us with any questions we had, and gave helpful advice. The food was prepared quickly, in fact, they can slow down a bit, our mains were served when we were still in the middle of our appetizers. This seems to require a bit more coordinating between kitchen and front of house. It made it feel rushed. The drinks took a lot longer, they came halfway through the mains. All issues that require some finetuning. All this may be because it was a busy evening. The atmosphere is very informal, with nice decorations and lots of green. It all felt very tropical. There was a loud group while we were eating, but that comes with the small space, I guess. I don't understand the number of huge screens with unrelated stock videos; they're distracting. I see this in other restaurants, and I never like it.
    Pura Vida RestaurantResponded on February 19, 2025
    Dear Lucas, Thank you for your detailed feedback! We're glad you enjoyed our unique flavors and appetizers. We appreciate your thoughts on timing and coordination—we’ll work on fine-tuning the experience. Looking forward to welcoming you back to explore more of the menu! Warm regards, Pura Vida Team

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  5. Ethan

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Pura Vida is a nice hidden gem for delicious, comforting, and healthy Latin food. The staff is friendly and the place is welcoming. It’s a great spot for a family dinner or casual date night.
    Pura Vida RestaurantResponded on February 19, 2025
    Dear Ethan, Thank you for your review! We’re so happy you found us and enjoyed your experience. We can’t wait to have you back for more delicious Costa Rican flavors! Warm regards, Pura Vida Team

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  6. Paul

    Toronto

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Small restaurant with a great vine, great service, and delicious food. Ceviche, tacos, lots of great Costa Rican dishes. Outstanding service.
    Pura Vida RestaurantResponded on February 19, 2025
    Dear Paul, Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled you enjoyed our food, service, and cozy atmosphere. Hope to see you again soon for more delicious Costa Rican flavors! Warm regards, Pura Vida Team

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  7. Joanne

    VIP

    Toronto

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was delicious! And great price point on food
    Pura Vida RestaurantResponded on February 19, 2025
    Dear Joanne, Thank you for your review! We're delighted you enjoyed the food and found it to be a great value. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again soon! Warm regards, Pura Vida Team

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Angel

    Toronto

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Fresh delicious food. Plenty of options to suit all tastes. Very friendly and prompt service. Reasonable prices. We will definitely be back!
    Pura Vida RestaurantResponded on February 19, 2025
    Dear Angel, Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled you enjoyed our fresh food, variety of options, and friendly service. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon! Warm regards, Pura Vida Team

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  9. Tony

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Small, casual, colorful, clean. Very nice restaurant for a date night. Unusual menu for Toronto and very nicely done.
    Pura Vida RestaurantResponded on February 19, 2025
    Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted you enjoyed our cozy atmosphere and unique menu. We strive to bring fresh and exciting flavors to Toronto, and it’s great to hear that you appreciated it. Hope to see you again for another wonderful date night!

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  10. Grainne

    Toronto

    56 reviews

    4.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Costa Rican food .. what’s not to like? Friendly staff, who were very helpful with the menu Will definitely be back!
    Pura Vida RestaurantResponded on February 19, 2025
    Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed our Costa Rican flavors and that our staff could make your experience even better. We can’t wait to welcome you back for more delicious meals! Warm regards, Pura Vida Team

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Pura Vida Restaurant is rated 4.9 stars by 20 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for Pura Vida Restaurant

750 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON M6C 1B5

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    St. Clair West
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Latin
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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