North of Brooklyn Pizzeria
5/5 · Editor's PickThursday, October 22, 2026 | Ordered through Uber Eats Some pizzas arrive looking like the toppings were applied with tweezers by someone working under strict budget supervision…
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Matt's Burger Lab
5/5 · Editor's PickWe stopped by Matt’s Burger Lab on Queen Street Wed Oct 14, 2026, hungry and ready to see what all the burger science was about. Well, whatever experiments they’re conducting in…
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Reservoir Lounge
5/5 · Editor's PickVisited Sunday, September 20, 2026. I went to Reservoir Lounge for my birthday dinner and live entertainment, and it turned out to be a great choice for a Sunday night. The fish…
Read the full review →Queens Harbour
5/5 · Editor's PickWe ate at the Queens Harbour on August 16th, 2025 at around 4:30pm. The Caesar salad was absolutely delicious. The dressing was a 10 out of 10, and the charring of the heart of…
Read the full review →The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Leslie Street
5/5 · Editor's PickAfter our visit to Edwards Gardens on July 11th, 2025, we were in the mood for a patio, so we headed up to The Keg on Leslie Street. The timing couldn’t have been better. We got…
Read the full review →NODO Liberty
5/5 · Editor's PickNodo Liberty Village – Dinner Visit, June 28th, 2025 Visited on a bustling Saturday evening when the patio was nearly packed. Clearly we weren’t the only ones with this dinner…
Read the full review →Trattoria Nervosa
5/5 · Editor's PickVisited May 13th 2025 I’ve been going to Trattoria Nervosa since the late ’90s, back when Yorkville still had a bit of an edge and Nervosa was just a tucked-away gem on the corner…
Read the full review →Fox and John's Restaurant + Bar
5/5 · Editor's PickWe went here on April 20th,2025. Fox & John’s has taken over the old Craft Brasserie spot after a solid 10-year run, and honestly, the transition feels right. The space has been…
Read the full review →Yamato Japanese Restaurant
5/5 · Editor's PickWe dined at Yamato on Wednesday, June 5th, 2024. Yamato Japanese Restaurant in Yorkville, Toronto, has been a staple of the area since 1983, making it one of the oldest…
Read the full review →Kibo Sushi House - Liberty
5/5 · Editor's PickIf you live in Liberty Village or find yourself strolling through Liberty Village in Toronto, make sure to stop by Kibo Sushi House. While their fresh, delectable sushi is…
Read the full review →Hong Shing Restaurant
5/5 · Editor's PickReviewed on Feb 13, 2024 Hong Shing has been my go-to spot for the best Chinese food in Toronto for over 25 years, and it’s all about their Chinese styled lobsters. Their “Spicy…
Read the full review →Blondies Pizza Ossington
5/5 · Editor's PickOrdered from Blondie’s several times using the Ubereats app in the last couple of years and can’t believe I’ve never left a review on Google reviews. The pizza smells, looks, and…
Read the full review →416 Snack Bar
5/5 · Editor's PickUpdate: Still going strong in June 2023 We went back for their amazing fried whole snapper fish that you can eat in lettuce wraps with other accoutrements. The fish is grilled and…
Read the full review →Bar Banane
5/5 · Editor's PickSip and Savor at Bar Banane Cocktail Bar - Crafty Cocktails and Tasty Bites Await Visit date: December 30, 2022 Our visit to Bar Banane in Toronto was nothing short of a…
Read the full review →Capocaccia Trattoria
5/5 · Editor's PickWe went to Capocaccia for lunch on Thursday Dec 29, 2022 after being in the area for an appointment . This is a nicely laid out Italian restaurant on the end of the block at Yonge…
Read the full review →Flor do Ave Restaurant (1654 St Clair Ave W, Toronto) - Portuguese Cuisine
5/5 · Editor's PickReviewed on Dec 19th, 2022 Called ahead and ordered the seafood platter for two at market price for pickup. We forgoed the mussels for extra shrimp. We were not disappointed…
Read the full review →Balti Indian Restaurant
5/5 · Editor's PickWe went to Bukhara Grill in Oct 2022 on a weekday. A Monday to be specific, during Diwali. We were greeted with friendly service in a clean and intimate setting. The food was…
Read the full review →Barcelona Tavern
5/5 · Editor's PickA most delicious lobster ravioli and home made bread. A tasty lettuce wrap add well. Very nice ambiance with several TV's upstairs. All in the heart of Liberty Village.
Read the full review →Alobar Yorkville
5/5 · Editor's PickOur favorite menu items were: the scalloped ceviche, beef tartare (special), "Fruit Cup" cocktail, grilled tiger prawn, and the scallops with Jalapeno peppers. The (cherry)…
Read the full review →Kōjin
5/5 · Editor's PickWe went back to Kojin a year after they first opened, and had another great dining experience. The food is consistently amazing. The boneless ribeye, and striploin are aged and…
Read the full review →Calii Love - First Canadian Place
5/5 · Editor's PickHad the “Calii Box Signature Noodle Blend of zucchini, sweet potato glass, and kelp" from Calii Love for lunch and it was delicious. They had the blend of flavours down perfectly…
Read the full review →Nyood Restaurant
5/5 · Editor's PickDon’t let the exterior of swank black, with the absence of a sign fool you into thinking Nyood (pronounced nude) is too ritzy for you. Dress in your casual best and you will have…
Read the full review →sukhoTHAI
5/5 · Editor's PickMade with a green curry Sukhothai's shrimp Pad Thai is to die for. I dare you to find a better and more delicious tasting Pad Thai in Toronto. Large portion at a very reasonable…
Read the full review →NAAN KABOB
5/5 · Editor's PickNaan & Kabob has some delicious, flavourful food. We especially loved the taste of the lamb and beef dishes. As you can see from the photo they give you more than enough meat and…
Read the full review →SOCO Kitchen + Bar
5/5 · Editor's PickJUNE 2017 Soco is my kinda place. Excellent bar drinks such as the "Nutty Professor", and excellent Lobster Tagliatelle. I'll update this review as I go back. Don't go expecting…
Read the full review →Thor Espresso Bar
5/5 · Editor's PickThe cappuccino here is excellent from the first sip to the last. It's the perfect consistency, taste, color, and the right amount of foaminess.. Thor Espresso Bar also has a bit…
Read the full review →Cookie Martinez
5/5 · Editor's PickLight, tasty, and mouth watering beef empanada's with a wonderful sauce to go with it. Each order is about $6 for two. So we have a total of 4 delivered by UberEats on a weekday…
Read the full review →Bar Raval
5/5 · Editor's PickUPDATE: Sept 2017: Still excellent in-house mackerel in olive oil, tomato bread, and shrimps almost the size of prawn. Great place to get some lunch time sun in the summer, but…
Read the full review →Cactus Club Cafe
5/5 · Editor's PickIt was a Tuesday night in May of 2016, and a live DJ was in full form spinning the most recent hip-hop. And wow what a sound system they have on the 3rd floor, roof top! The…
Read the full review →Khao San Road
5/5 · Editor's PickThe best, most delectable, and most authentic Thai food in Toronto! Only Sukho Thai comes in as a close second in taste and a better value. Be prepared to wait at Kao San road if…
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