in 2025 this is almost a 'relic' a nice pub, with regulars. i preferred the old sign, but it's very CANADIANA... which i kinda miss at this point. Worth checking out. read more

Canadiana Restaurant - Canadian (New) Near Me - Etobicoke, Ontario

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For one thing, they have changed the menu. No more turkey dinner or chopped sirloin. And the turkey I did have was tough. Ugh... And we had to wait and wait for the bill. It was such a good restaurant before. read more

Great food, Great service, and Great ambience. Would 100% recommend this restaurant! Food is always fresh.

My husband and I had supper there with a couple friends tonight. It is in a strip mall. There are two sections ... the bar and the restaurant. We sat in the bar. The draft selection is mostly Molson products so I had Keiths in a bottle. We had supper. I ordered Chicken Parmesan. It's a big serving. The pasta under the chicken had no sauce (so was plain), though, and the tomato sauce on the chicken had a BBQ sauce taste which I found odd. read more

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Classic restaurant featuring comfort foods and a great atmosphere to bring parents or grandparents. They still have a door between the bar and the restaurant - probably from the smoking/non-smoking section days. The decor is not fancy or trendy, but food is huge portions of comfort food and exactly what I would expect from the name of the restaurants. I had been looking for a Sunday prime rib and was not disappointed! The portions were big and it came with a choice of potato, soup or salad, AND veggies. Service was great! read more

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Have been here a few times for company functions. Went for a family dinner. The place is dated but clean. I did find it very cramped between tables. The staff were very friendly. We ordered and a little while later were advised the food would be delayed due to a large function, which I did appreciate the honesty. I had the prime rib. The veggies were cooked to perfection and the baked potatoe was good. As for the prime rib itself, it was a poor cut of meat which was very difficult to cut and chew which was very disappointing. My wife and daughter had the lobster which were both over cooked and rubbery. Overall we were underwhelmed. read more

Being 25 years old I was iffy coming here when all I saw was 40+ Where to start..... Poor service "slow" Gloomy atmosphere all that's missing is a coffin to have a nice funeral service. We got the garlic bread and Caesar salads they were very tasty :-). OK there is a birthday happening down stairs and some drunk is on the mic downstairs giving it a test by yelling woo ooh woo woo-oh in to it. I got the Canadiana burger and if you check out the business photos it looks like they ground half a cow to make it. Tasty and the patty was not dry. The restaurant area bums me out I'll try the bar next time. Lets not forget all day breakfast. read more

Canadiana Restaurant - Canadiana burger - Canadian (New) Near Me - Etobicoke, Ontario

Had the "prime rib". Obviously a frozen slab of beef that got nuked. I ordered medium rare. It came gray. Served with watery vegetables and a barely edible gravy. The place has gone seriously downhill. Save your money as there are many better spots nearby. read more

I've lived in south Etobicoke for about eight years now and I've never been to The Canadiana until a few days ago. It was a cold Friday in February so my colleague suggested we go there for lunch. I was expecting real old school décor (at the bar area) but I was pleasantly surprised that it was updated. As soon as I walked in, I got a great vibe as it seemed like such a comfy, cozy place to be on a winter's day. The owner greeted us with a warm smile and the waitress came over right away with the menus. There were a lot of older people that had already started drinking (LOL) but, all in all, it was a mixed crowd. I ordered a cheeseburger, my colleague ordered the Reuben and we shared fries with gravy. The burger was okay but (I'm going to date myself) the fries and gravy took me way back in time; they tasted just like that restaurant at The Bay in Fairview Mall used to serve. I wish I could remember the name of it but it was like a cafeteria/buffet set-up. Anyway ... a couple of patrons ordered the fried calamari and it looked so good - just like what you'd get on the Danforth. Next time I'm getting that for sure! Service was second-to-none and the waitress was super friendly - we made sure to leave her a nice tip. I definitely recommend The Canadiana and plan to return in the near future. read more

I live in the condos next to Canadiana and as a result come here every so often. The first time I came here with my dad for a late night drink. I can say it was very disappointing and dissuaded me from returning for a while. The food was bland and the bar area felt very cramped and uncomfortable. I came here again on New Years with a buddy of mine and sat in the dining area this time. It was much more enjoyable and really changed my opinion of this place. Ever since then I've really liked coming here again and again. Overall the food is kinda pricey for its quality but the service is absolutely amazing every time I go there and is ultimately what makes this place stand out over your average diner and why it deserves that 4th star. read more

Canadiana Restaurant - Chicken Parm with Fries Canadiana Homemade Burger - Canadian (New) Near Me - Etobicoke, Ontario

Canadiana I've been to this place for lunch several times, so my review is based on the experience in the front bar area, rather than the dining seating in the back. FOOD: I can honestly say that this place makes one of the best eggs-benny's I've ever had. Just the right amount of runniness to the eggs, and drizzled with their oh-so-buttery hollandaise sauce. Their reuben sandwich is also fantastic with an ample serving of corned beef, cheese, sauerkraut, and the buttery bread - do you see a pattern here? I like butter...That being said, the sandwiches are a bit too pricey given that they don't even include a side dish. SERVICE: At the front bar during lunch time, the server is almost always an older gentleman who covers the bar and surrounding tables. I suppose I shouldn't call him a gentleman though, as he's frequently a bit too cheeky, with a bit too much sarcasm for my taste. He will also frequently pass you by despite seeing you waving him down. On one occasion he forgot to bring something I asked for, and then proceeded to blame me not actually asking - not ok. Even though this place does not get overly busy, don't expect to get in and out if you don't have more than an hour for lunch, as said gentleman is very slow with facilitating the payment process. VERDICT: A couple of fantastic dishes offered here, but probably not enough to ignore the shoddy service and go out of my way to dine here. read more

Canadiana Restaurant - Reuben with caesar side (extra) - Canadian (New) Near Me - Etobicoke, Ontario

Great service and food! Excellent country style dishes. Feels like you are eating out in the country. Great experience

Call me crazy but I liked this place. It is very old school and there aren't a lot of places like it anymore. It was clean, the staff were experienced, traditional and super friendly and the portions were great for the price. Yes, it does appeal to an older crowd (my grandma wanted to go here) but other than maybe Swiss Chalet, show me a place where several generations can all have a good dining experience? I saw people of all ages enjoying meals and it was a Thursday afternoon. So it was hardly like a nursing home as another reviewer posted. I had the fish and chips (as did my mother) - very good and they come with a salad appie. My grandma had a western sandwich - she asked if they could just give her a few chips (fries) for a taste and they did (no charge). They also quickly brought a plate so I could share some salad with her. The menu is extensive and there is definitely something for everyone. The food is made fresh and doesn't have the microwaved feel you get with chain places. It tasted good to me...it isn't 5 star dining (nor does it claim to be) but it hit the spot. read more

Been going here for years. Decore-outdated Food- great Price-great FYI this place attracts a much older crowd read more

Sunday afternoon - dropped in for a beer - there were perhaps 10 people in the dining room and about 25 - 30 in the bar. Service was fantastic in the bar - despite the fact that there was only one staff - Jackie handled the entire room promptly and with a smile and the ability to chat a few minutes with anyone who wanted to talk. The bar has a 'Cheers' mentality - there's a lot of regulars there and Jackie knows their names, who's kid has the sniffles, what they drink, and even where they like to sit. At the same time, new faces such as mine are greeted warmly and within minutes Jackie has you feeling as though you've been there all your life. Jackie also has the (much-needed if you want to be a great server) ability to determine when you want to be ignored, when you want to chat for a minute, and when you need a fresh drink or to order food. I've owned restaurants several times over the last 30 years - if I were going to open or buy one tomorrow, I'd be asking Jackie to come in and run the front end the day we opened. She had the fortitude to say that the menu wasn't 'her kind of food' - but she agreed that it suited the Six Point area in Etobicoke and it was well received by the locals. We joked that Gordon Ramsey would be most disappointed if he showed up because there was very little he could bitch about. I ordered the bar featured 'sliders' - mini burgers, each with a different cheese on top. The meat was cooked to order - I only had to wait about 15 minutes which was reasonable. The presentation was inviting - they weren't just slapped on a plate and tossed on the table - nice garnish in front of each burger, but no pickle :-( Unfortunately, the buns were as dry as the Sahara desert. Not sure if they were over-toasted or just left out too long and dryed up - either way, it detracted from the great tasting meat. Asked to see the owner - if I am going to bitch to an owner or manager, I'm going to tell him when he and his staff have it right.... and this place has it right, at least in the bar area.... Their website says that managers and owners are always available - and they are right - within about 10 minutes I'm chatting with the owner - the only observation is that he didn't LOOK the part - the staff are all impeccably dressed in a classy uniform shirt - the least the owner could do is toss on a tie . We had a friendly conversation and my comments and suggestions were received with a smile and it at least appeared that he was paying attention and gave a damn, unlike so many restaurant owners who need a reality check issued by Gordon Ramsey. All in all, at least as far as the bar area is concerned, this is a place well worth going to for a relaxing time. Service - THIRTY out of 10 Food - SEVEN out of 10 Atmosphere - TEN out of 10 Cleanliness - TEN out of 10 (you could eat off the floor in the men's room) read more

Excellent food, very friendly staff. We had the seafood goat cheese salad and a blue cheese burger. Both were excellent. We'll definitely be coming back. read more

Cozy little diner where staff is friendly and food hits the spot!! Try their lasagna soup.... It's quite delightful!! read more

went here today with the family, the food was good the service was decent and the portions are large. I had the prime rib, which came with fresh veggies, and mashed potatoes, and a salad, and it was quite satisfying, another person in our group had the turkey dinner which again was good but a bit salty for her taste, and the last person in our group had the roast beef au jus which was a bit towards the average side. The garlic bread that was brought to the table was hot and fresh, and the salads were good also. All said its a decent place for a group of people but the crowd here is generally older. Its across from a seniors home and they seem to like this place a whole lot. You dont leave hungry. thats for sure read more

The restaurant has linen tablecloths and napkins, comfortable seating and very friendly, attentive, and efficient staff. The food was great, nice thick pieces of fish for the fish and chips and the chicken wings were crispy. I would return as there is a wide variety of choices. read more

You come here and you're not really expecting fine dining. The staff is great from the bar to the servers. The host is usually friendly and all smiles when you show up. Everybody is really professional at their job and coming from a person who's worked hospitality before, that says a lot. The food is... well it's good but I really can't say more than that. There's nothing really special here but that's not to say it's bad. Far from it, I've been here several times and I've enjoyed myself. It's simple and it's not pretentious but it's not going to blow you away. I think the best you can call it is consistently good. Started coming here years ago with my grandparents who were fans and have seen the place change. New faces have come and gone, The food is still good. It's standard fare especially for the lunch. A favorite is always the roast beef sandwich au jus. Although I have had other things, that's really one of the go to lunch meals. It's mostly an older clientele. As I said my grandparents were fans and often times would bring me along with them to give my parents a night off as it were. It always felt like a treat. As as time went by it became an old and familiar friend. As I'm no longer in Etobicoke I don't get over there as often as I did before but I always try to at least go once in while. It's not worth the drive but it is nice when you're in the area and want a roast beef sandwich. The only time I would avoid it is Tuesdays at lunch. That's when a group takes over the banquet hall downstairs and there is literally no parking to be found in the strip mall. read more

If I could give Zero stars I would. Last night our child went in to grab take out. 2 side orders of french fries and a French onion soup. Took over an hour to get these 3 small items! The fries were cold, soggy, undercooked, (we only live 1 minute from the restaurant so travel time was not the issue) , freezer burnt, and definitely from a McCain Super fries bag at the cost of almost 7 dollars for each side order of fries. The fries and the soup were inedible. Very disappointed Canadiana restaurant. Our family has been coming to your restaurant for decades, but you have been seeing less and less of us as your food and service declines. That was the final straw. read more

My wife and I dined at the Canadiana, because it was highly recommended. The service by our waitress, Helen, was pretty good. The French Onion soup lacked flavour and onions and had melted mozzarella, instead of the customary Swiss cheese. My wife had the steak sandwich, which was cooked the way she asked for it, but was tough to chew. My veal schnitzel had more breading than meat and the sauce tasted like watery melted cheddar or something like it. The veggies were frozen/steamed. The garlic bread was not even warm when it came to the table and was clearly not garlic bread. The Caesar salads lacked garlic and anchovies, which we always look for in a caesar salad, along with real bacon, not synthetic. read more

This is my second time renting their hall area and I have to say again I was very impressed. The staff were helpful and very accommodating. The price options are spot on and I believe the service alone is incomparable for the price. The food is always fresh and the whole hall is set up to exactly your specifications.... last minute changes are no problem at all. I've used their hall twice in the past and plan to use them for my baby shower in the near future as well. read more

My husband and I, have been coming to this place for years. yes, there are older people there, but we find it refreshing, it is not blaring loud music, so you don't have to yell at each other when you are talking or at the waitress when placing your order.. The staff is always friendly... The food is amazing, and they give you huge portions, I always bring my leftovers home.. Would recommend this restaurant, if you want a nice quiet and relaxing meal.. read more

Dropped in here a couple of more times and had the Open Faced Hot Roast Beef. It was AMAZING !!! both times. I,m starting to think this is one of the best restaurants in Toronto. read more

First and last time there. Were there today. The pasta, chicken and beef were bland. They could have marinated the chicken, put some herbs in the pasta. To pay $7.05 for a small bottle of beer? That's crazy! Not a nice place for great food. read more

There's nothing really special about this banquet hall; though it's been here forever. The decor is old. It's simply outdated. The food is fine, but the whole place has that feeling of Florida in 1990. Not bad, not good, just middle of the road. read more

Pretty good food for a pub. The waiter that works there most days is amazing, he really gets to know the regulars and asks people about their lives. Part of the experience of going is knowing you'll be taken care of by him. The nachos are amazing...you will not finish them on your own. They have a great roast beef dip sandwich, quesedilla and a decent souvlaki. They have a really good beer selection and the waiter always makes great recommendations. They do need more staff, at lunch time it is hard for just one waiter to manage but he does an excellent job given the circumstances. read more

Don't bother going in the bar on a Friday. Half the tables will be reserved and there's not much seating anyway! Apparently management think it's a good idea to lose business by doing this. read more

long time customer excellent food and reasonably priced long time established remembered for the roast beef Canada day special read more