This was my first time having their Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner special and it was so delicious!…read moreTasty turkey slices, mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce, gravy and roasted root veggies that were amazing! Loved the presentation too. Only minor wish was it needed more gravy. We also shared a Caesar salad and enjoyed slices of pumpkin pies and pecan pies for dessert. This was Thanksgiving Sunday and you needed to book a table in advance. I also hadn't been at this Danforth Ave. location in many years and happy to see it still had a warm vibe. And even though the restaurant was full it wasn't loud so we could enjoy our family dinner. Big thanks to our server Lisette who was so helpful, fast and friendly. She even helped pack my leftovers to take home! Excellent service!

Lively atmosphere, great casual space, amazing and friendly service, prices are what prices are…read morethese days. So why just an average rating? Likely comes down to personal food taste preference. Stopped by for dinner and got: - Meat Lasagna: Hefty and super cheesy. Would have liked a bit more bite to the sauce. - Mussels: Good amount for the price. Ok tasting tomato based sauce. - Fried Calamari: A bit tough and overly fried. Standard side dip. Based on the crowds when we went, lots of people seem to love this place. If you want a straightforward Italian meal, this is a pretty good spot.

Good atmosphere, delicious food. We had a great day at the…read morerestaurant. Service is good

Tried out Tabule Middle Eastern Cuisine for a weekday dinner. They have three other locations…read more(Riverside, Bayview and Oakville) along with a takeout sister spot, Souk Tabule. There's a $26.00 two course prix fixe lunch (11:30am-3:00pm) along with happy hour (3:00pm-5:00pm) on weekdays. - Faux-jitos ($7.50) - Gluten free laffa flat bread ($4.00) - flat, thin with a surprisingly good chew - Babaganuj ($12.00) - smooth, slightly charcoal note. Love that you can get free pita refills - Falafel ($12.00) - perfectly cooked and crispy - Warak enab ($14.00) - simple but enjoyable - Kefta banadura ($28.00) - mixed lamb and beef skewers were delicious in the tomato garlic sauce. Rice and roasted vegetables (onion, peppers and zucchini) were plentiful. Fried onions added crunch - Grilled salmon kebabs ($27.00) - substituted for the mujadara ($2.00 extra), rice & brown lentils. Salmon was fantastic; tender and succulent

I had seen La Veranda Osteria outside Royal York subway station for a few years now, admired their…read moreflower-festooned summer patio, and enjoyed the aromas wafting across the street. Finally, I visited for the first time. I had perused the menu extensively, as part of a quest to find an Etobicoke restaurant suitable for my Mother's upcoming Birthday Celebration. They had so many, appealing Italian and Italian-Canadian options, with pasta, veal, steak and seafood selections. My Mother wanted to check it out before committing to a family gathering, hence our recent visit. The restaurant is airy and spacious, with pleasant and elegantly simple decor. Its vibe is upscale casual. We were greeted and seated right away, and our delightful server offered us beverages and answered our questions about the menu. She was, throughout the meal, really excellent: charming, with a good knowledge of the menu and thoughtful recommendations. We started with some cheesy garlic bread, which was very enjoyable: a good artisan bread with plenty of garlic and melted cheese. They clearly had heeded our request for extra garlic. The stuffed pastas had been enthusiastically recommended by both the menu and the staff, so my Mother and I went for that. She had the Veal-Stuffed Ravioli, with pesto rather than rose sauce. I had the Manicotti Gratinato stuffed with ricotta, with a rose sauce. My daughter ordered the Gnocci with Pesto Sauce. All three choices were excellent, and I can highly recommend the pastas at La Veranda. Although we were feeling quite satisfied, we couldn't resist the European desserts. We shared house-made Tiramisu and the Italian, imported Hazelnut torte. They were both excellent. The Tiramisu was light and flavorful, and the Hazelnut torte was bursting with hazelnut flavor. The desserts were not too sweet, which is how we happen to prefer them. In short, everything was to our satisfaction, and more!! The prices were not to bad either. My Mother felt that this would be a great location for her birthday gathering, so we made the booking then and there. Evidently, we were not the only ones thinking along these lines, as it took a while to find a Saturday night which was not already booked up by large parties. If you want to book at La Veranda for a larger gathering, best to do it well in advance. We finally settled on an evening about a month away from the date of our visit. La Veranda is a wonderful place to gather and dine, from couples to larger parties. The washrooms are beautiful, the service is gracious and knowledgeable, and there is plenty of parking across the street at Royal York station. It is accessible to disabled diners as well. With excellent food, great service and amenities, La Veranda is worth consideration if you are in Toronto's West End.

Fantastic family friendly Italian restaurant in the Kingsway! Pizza, pasta, dessert, it's all…read moregreat. Good size portions as well. Excellent spot for a family birthday. Very accommodating and friendly service too. Been here time and again.

Came here with two other people, I think they just opened cause we were the only ones there…read more Unfortunately, they didn't have a bunch of drinks we were looking at and it was mostly cocktails around that time (I guess cause it's dinner service). We ordered the truffle mushroom risotto, butter chickpea curry, and spicy buffalo cauliflower wings. My favourite was probably the curry. It had good flavour, the pita was nice and crispy and even tasted great on its own. Spicy buffalo wings were the next one but I found them a little salty. Risotto was disappointing (maybe I'm just picky with my risotto) but I didn't really taste the mushroom that much. The interior was spacious and had cool paintings on the wall. Service could be better.

Visited Community for the first time for lunch today. The service was slow despite the restaurant…read morebeing quite empty, and it took an extremely long time for the server to come take our order (despite our attempts to flag them down). We ordered the green goddess salad and the bang bang broccoli bowl. The green goddess portion was quite small for the price you pay, but was still a nice healthy meal. We tried ordering the bang bang broccoli with brown rice but disappointingly, they had run out. The broccoli was charred nicely and the sauce wasn't too heavy, and overall was a really delicious bowl (definitely recommend getting this!) We were surprised to find an automatically added 15% gratuity to our bill at the end of our meal, despite there being just the two of us - so something to keep in mind when choosing to dine here (unsure if this would also apply for take out orders).

When looking for healthy lunch options in the Downtown Core, I stumbled upon Mad Radish on Uber…read moreEats! This is considered to be a healthy food joint that provides bowls and wraps. They had so many variations of these bowls and lots of vegan and vegetarian options to choose from. The service via Uber Eats was quick and had no issues with that. When it came to the food, I was certainly underwhelming. I was not a fan of the Smoky Chipotle bowl and had thought I would love it based on the ingredients in the bowl. I found it lacked flavour and was just completely bland. The sauces had a weird aftertaste and I just did not enjoy the bowl overall. I hope the rest of their bowls are good and I just got a one off not pleasant one. I don't think I would be ordering again from this place. 5/10 recommend!

I was having one of those days where I felt a little under the weather and the last thing I wanted…read morewas heavy, greasy food. I was downtown and stumbled upon this grab-and-go spot, and it was exactly what I needed. I ordered two burrito bowls and a soup, and the total was around $50. Honestly, it was worth every single dollar. What really sold me on this place is how precise they are--they literally measure out every portion of protein, vegetables, and fats. It's awesome for anyone who's tracking their intake or just appreciates getting a perfectly balanced meal. Beyond the great food, the staff was super friendly and genuinely helpful. The prices are totally fair for the quality you get. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in the area and looking for a quick, healthy bite.

What a gem of a place and thanks to the daughter of a dear friend, I got to enjoy an evening here…read more It's got a rustic and quaint feel... and the food it truly phenomenal I over ate as I tend to do when I love the food I'd go out on a limb and state that you could order just about anything here and you will be delighted ... but you must not miss the meatballs and the pulled pork... these two are to die for Even though this place is an hour away from me, I will be back here quite soon

Ok must try. I loved loved loved their food. Super light and super yum. All flavors are well…read moreprepared and feels like made with love. Like a perfect Italian kitchen. Their service js fast and even chefs come to table to check in. Ambience is like old european restaurant. Risotto balls were my favorite and oh the fried calamari is done perfectly!

Food and service were great. Cozy. Always buzzy at lunch time. Don't rush you. Can eat and have a…read morevisit as well.

Good quality food. I was happy to find a place with all day breakfast that had a good variety of…read morechoices, including some of my all time favourites. The food was not greasy and I asked for hollandaise sauce on the side. This restaurant is cozy and it was quite busy on a Friday morning before the Christmas holidays. It took a while for meals to be served and to get coffee refills so service could be a little better. There weren't enough service staff on the floor. Overall we had a good meal and I wouldn't hesitate to return.

La Vegan is really a show stopper! This was my first Ethiopian and Eritrean experience, it did not…read morefail to surprise and stun! The food unreal, the coffee ceremony unbelievably aromatic, the decor so authentic, the staff so friendly... truly I cannot say more good things about La Vegan except that you just NEED to stop by to experience this for yourselves! I know I will be back!

Even without the vegan component, this is one of the best Ethiopian restaurants I've visited. The…read morefact that I could eat absolutely everything on the menu was just a bonus. Delightful service, amazing food, so many choices. Choose the sampler. We'll definitely return. Enjoy!