First patio of the season! Couldn't resist stopping in for some Greek food while visiting 'Greek Town' and Christina's did not disappoint! * We went for their dip trio; TIROKAFTERI (Feta pureed with hot red peppers.) MELITZANOSALATA (Eggplant pureed with garlic and olive oil.) HUMMUS (Chickpeas blended with tahini, garlic, olive oil and lemon.) To our surprise or least favourite was the traditional hummus because the other two just had SO much flavour! I'd highly recommend trying a few to start as you sip away on a glass of vino or Greek beer. It was quite a large portion to share for two people and by the time our food came we both ended up taking most of out meals home (we love leftovers!) * I had the HORIATIKI (The original village salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, onions, Greek feta and Kalamata olives, topped with extra virgin olive oil and oregano.) and added Calamari It was drenched in rich olive oil, seasoning and feta cheese. YUM! * He had the Lamb Slouvaki meal, the potatoes were amazing and I wish I could duplicate. Everything was tasty and paired with their tzaziki. We'll be back! And highly recommend. The servers were welcoming as well. read more

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My Aunt and I went to Christina's for a Birthday Lunch/Brunch. Our server Tommy went above and beyond to ensure our visit was special. We did not feel rushed and were able to enjoy a leisurely delicious meal. Tommy sat us in a more quiet section as he knew we'd want to have time to catch up and linger. Highly recommend this restaurant and their staff. Such a gem, we will be back! read more

Cute little Greek spot on the famous Danforth. It was a breezy summer evening so I opted for a table on the patio for myself and two friends. We were greeted promptly. Service was quick - I ordered a chicken souvlaki plate. It was well-seasoned and the potatoes were salty - just the way I like it. Portion sizes are smaller than Astoria but I honestly didn't mind. The flavors are all on point. Very nice summer patio spot. read more

Christina's On the Danforth - Greek Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Really good meal, great place for dining al fresco too. The mixed souvlaki (beef, lamb, and chicken) was excellent. Amazingly, the chicken was probably the best of the 3 and if I were to go back, I'd get a chicken-only souvlaki. The great thing about the Danforth is that it's really off the beaten path and you get a little closer to how the locals live and dine aside from being near Yonge or Bloor. Service was also attentive and friendly, with the complementary bread and olive oil to boot. Highly recommend and very convenient to the TTC (Chester Station). read more

Came here yesterday with a friend who I hadn't seen in ages. As he spoke fluent Greek and I did not, I'm basing this review on my observations. Nice, quiet, casual atmosphere. No complimentary bread or Pita which was a surprise to both of us. I ordered the Chicken Souvlaki which given the competition wasn't over the moon fantastic but did satisfy my craving. The chicken was tender at times, once again not the best not the worst. Also it wasn't overly seasoned; therefore, relatively bland. The potatoes and rice that come with it were A-OK. Waiters were attentive but not hovering. Price point was reasonable. If you're looking for somewhere quiet on the Danforth, this might be the place for you. read more

Our lunch was remarkably good. We asked for a original large Greek salad, fried calamari and a 3 dipping combo and it was plenty for 2 adults and one 11 year old. The salad was cut fresh and the dip was all made local. I'll be back for sure. Very healthy and tasty!!! read more

Christina's On the Danforth - Original Greek salad - Greek Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I was at Christines on November 6 with my family for a birthday celebration it was a wonderful experience the food was great I had the lamb chops and they were delicious and our server Tommy was marvellous he was very attentive and friendly I would highly recommend it and our party of 7 really enjoyed it and had a great time Sandra read more

Our party of six had a wonderful dinner here recently (my host has dined at this restaurant many times in the past). Wow, it was good! We snagged a table on the innermost patio (not the outer patio by the street but the more covered one, elevated, by the restaurant door). Perfect spot! The hot bread that was first brought out was amazing and I forced myself to have only half of a piece, otherwise I'd fill up on it all and not have room for dinner. This bread was fresh, with a garlic-y butter, and lots of sesame seeds. Amazingly good, melt in your mouth. Delicious. Our apps were the black Kalamata olives, the tzatskiki with pita and the saganaki cheese. The tzatziki was perhaps a tad too sharp with garlic for me but everyone else oohed and aahed over it, so I'm definitely the wimp of the table. The pita wedges that came with it were hot (really hot!) and fresh and wonderful. The saganaki was a big hit, flambeed with flare and warm and flavorful and very dramatically presented (Opa!). All our meals came with rice and steamed veggies and a salad. I noticed we all ate our salads with gusto. I can attest that this salad was excellent. Usually at Greek restaurants, the salad has a dressing that is WAY too acidic and vinegary for me to tolerate, but here the dressing was much more mellow and smooth. It was different and way better (IMO) and we all ate all of our respective salads (I was expecting to leave mine but no! It was too good to leave!). None of us ate our rice, I noticed, and only half of us ate the veggies. My kid's main meal was the seafood soup and she loved it. I ordered the sea bream fish. I had never heard of this type of fish before and it was quite good. I had the chef de-bone it (but there still were a few bones). It was a mellow white fish that was quite tasty. Two in our party had chicken souvlaki and it was a great stand-by dish that was devoured. One had the calamari and she said it was great. We all liked our meals and we all were too full for dessert. Our server was great. He may have even boon the owner. He clearly worked there forever and looked like the quintessential Greek patriarch in every Greek movie ever made. Great place. Huge menu. Authentic foods. Who needs more? read more

The food here is impressive: delicious, honey and authentic and FRESH. My family enjoyed and the guy looking after us was really nice. The only reason I didn't give it a 5 star was coz the kid who seated us seemed to not like us or something right from the start and an older gentlemen kind of motioned to him that we had been waiting to have our order taken. The older guy came through and took care of us for lunch. He was very kind, warm and attentive. Try younger guy didn't make eye contact or say anything when we thanked him for refilling our glasses. I left a solid 20%+ tip, hoping it went to the nice, older guy. read more

I have been to Christina's many times in the past, but my last experience was the worst. Atmosphere - was ok, but the tables were dirty, so was the cutlery and glasses Staff - was ok...nothing special, and not attentive Food - not good. I have had lots of Greek food in my time and this was by far the most bland out of a box type of Greek...EVER. I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for Greek because they would be disappointed to say the least. read more

Brought my elderly parents and best friend to Christina's tonight. Did not plan to come here originally but the line up for Mezes was too long. Had the worst Greek food experience ever. The appetizer of deep fried calamari was not only small, but soggy and tasteless. The salads were bland with dressing that had no taste. The chicken and pork souvlakis were cold and dry and were obviously cooked before and just warmed upon serving (you can tell the charring was done awhile ago). The rice and potatoes had no taste, there wasn't any seasoning in it (no olive oil, lemon, oregano, salt or pepper, etc) - it was also served cold. My friend ordered the seafood pasta which was the only dish that came hot and with good portions. The sauce however, was orange, thick and gooey, with no real seafood taste. It just looked like they slapped everything together. My Dad had the Moussaka and it was very overcooked, with dry beef filling underneath and terrible dry mash potatoes on top. The waitress never check in on us after serving our food but asked how the food was upon paying the bill. I told her everything and said that she should speak to the Manager or they are going to lose a lot of customers. She made it sound like it was our fault and asked why didn't say I anything in the beginning. She proceeded to charge us over $120 for the meal and gave a simple apology. Honestly, she could have asked the Manager to come out to speak to us and try to offer a discount or remedy the situation. My friend and I concluded: There was a reason why Christina's was so empty tonight compared to Mezes. The food and service spoke for itself. Don't go there and waste your money - really not worth it. read more

This was my favorite restaurant in Greektown until it changed ownership. Been there a couple of times since then, and the quality has dropped quite a bit compared to what it used to be. It's not awful, but it's very disappointing. read more

Christina's Restaurant is A Perfect Choice for Greek Food on the Danforth!! Great Food, Service and Decor!!...Thank You Tom!!!

One of my favourite restaurants on the Danforth! These guys know how to take care of you. Great hospitality, even better menu! read more

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Had dinner at Christina's this past weekend for a girls night out . We had a blast the live music on Saturday night was really fun . Our waitress was friendly and polite , got everything we needed if you go there make sure you ask for Elena her service was amazing! And the food was very delicious. read more

Dropped in for Dinner on Saturday night. We ordered appetizers and the Chicken and Lamb Souvlaki dinners for main course. The lamb was ordered as medium to well done. The appetizers were good except for the Dolmades which looked like they were quickly put together and not wrapped tightly. Our main course was the real issue. The Chicken Souvlaki seem to not to be completed cooked since the texture was not well done. As for the Lamb Souvlaki, a number of pieces were raw. It was so raw I was not able to cut through it with my knife. I did bring it to the attention of the waiter and he did offer to get them to make me another one which I did not make sense to me since I had already eaten half of the Souvlaki. To add to the disappointment, no apologies from management or the waiter and no offer for a discount. It was a Saturday night, but when we got there the restaurant was not packed. There is no excuse for serving raw meat, especially on a Souvlaki. This points to a problem in Christina's kitchen and I would recommend avoiding this restaurant. read more

Christina's On the Danforth - Raw lamb - Greek Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I would have to say this was by far my worst experience in the quality of food on the Danforth, the services from when we enter to When we left was great no complaints. I know there are some great reviews on here they are either fake most likely friends and family putting reviews to try and make the place look great well here is my review thank you I go to a lot of different restaurants on the Danforth have lived in the area all my life and I am of Greek background so I know Greek food how it should be prepared and how it should taste and that's what really caught my attention after noticing the horrible food I think we were the only Greek people in the entire restaurant. the food was horrible I ordered a 10 ounce steak cooked medium it was the thinnest steak I have ever seen this was more in the quality of a steak and eggs breakfast at the waffle house or pancake Haus in the USA the guest with me Ordered a lamb dish the meat was cold on the inside I'll be asleep pre-cooked and just warmed up the potatoes were also quite called. The only thing they sent was the salad and the buttered bread which they bring you at the beginning of your meal. I would not recommend going to this place even if the prices we're half of what they charge I would still not eat their Christinas used to be a fantastic restaurant but I believe new owners have drove it into the ground. I'm only giving this a one star because there is no zero star available read more

Best meal I've had in a long time. The waitress Sheri was fantastic. Next time I'm in Toronto I'll definitely go back read more

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We read the reviews before selecting this restaurant in the heart of Greektown on the Danforth for lunch with my parents. The 1 star that this experience did achieve is a combination of our server and the atmosphere on the patio. Give Brunch a miss entirely! Three of the four dishes should not have left the kitchen. I can honestly say that this is one of the worst meals, and we collectively agree, that we have ever had. You couldn't even forgive the grey eggs, burnt omelettes, burnt dry toast, harsh taste of vinegar in the sauces, and the saltiness of this food at a $10 price point let alone $25. Maybe this place delivers a fine dinner menu but our brunch experience was so bad that we will likely never return. read more

I rarely give any restaurant 1/5, but this one deserves it. I went here with a group of friends for lunch, during "taste of the danforth". The power went out twice during our meal. The food was garbage. I paid $20 for a chicken shwarma shishkabob and fries. It was horrendous, seriously you can give this stuff for much cheaper ANYWHERE else. Just go to a food court and you'll get better quality food. The waiter was arrogant, snarky, and had no conversation or people skills. He also refused to separate the bill for us. They had some dancer in there, which was just chessy. Nothing to impress anyone with. Maybe I had a bad experience because it was during Tase of the Danforth? Who know... but this place sucks. Derek read more

Christina's is lovely. It has a very homey, familiar vibe. The flavours and scents slowly captivate your senses as you're led to your table. We started off the night with the assorted dip... it was very difficult to control myself. Home-mate tzatziki, hummus, olives, melitzanosalata.... All with freshly made pita. And the tiropita! Cheese pie with feta and herbs wrapped in filo pastry and served with tomato sauce. I didn't really make that much of a dent in my entrée since I'd stuffed myself with the starter courses. There is definitely a return visit in the works. read more

Nice authentic Greek food. Appropriate portion sizes. Friendly customer service. Cozy setting. Centrally located on Danford.

Came here on a Saturday lunch with a large group for a celebration. If it wasn't for the group of friends I was with, I probably would've been more frustrated than I was. I've had bad service before but this one took it to another level. Staff: It is a problem when the restaurant is empty and yet my entire party has no water in their glasses for 90% of the entire meal. They did not come and check out party at all during our entire meal. To start, we had to frantically wave multiple times before we got to order. I had to physically go up to the front counter to ask if someone could bring us water on multiple occasions. And when we were done, we had to go up and get the attention of our waiter when we wanted our bill. I have had better service from the self-checkout line at a grocery store! Ambience: The place had nice décor. It was quiet, because the restaurant only had a few people. Be advised the stairs to the washroom are uneven. They also didn't turn on the lights to the back half the restaurant and we were seated next to that section so it was pretty dark since there aren't a lot of windows either. I will say if you were seated in the front section, it would've been better. Food: I had the Keftedes to start, which are meatballs with tomato sauce, which were pretty good. They were soft and warm and seasoned well. I also then had the chicken pasta as a main. I was really disappointed because the pasta tasted salty and dry. I have had Greek food many times in the past and I've never had it this bad when it came to an entrée. The chicken was definitely on the drier side as well. Essentially, appetizer was great, main was bad. But the portions were nice. To sum it up, the service was non-existent which is something silly because we were a large party. Food was not great, except for the meatballs, but there are so many other establishments that have better food. I am normally willing to give restaurants another shot, but this is one of the rare occasions where I will probably not come back at all. read more

Had an absolutely terrible meal at this place last night (Aug 19 2023). Service was rushed and rude. They brought the appetizer at the same time as the main courses which especially doesn't work when your appetizer is Saganaki which gets quite hard shortly after the flames go out making it inedible. They also didn't bring bread with the Saganaki, a necessary part of the experience. All of this and they hadn't brought our drinks yet. Also, because the entire meal came at once there wasn't room on the table for our side Greek salads. I pointed this out and told the waiter that this was not very good service and what I got was a shrug of the shoulders. In addition the main courses were chewy and tasted like the fare you would get in one of those terrible tourist restaurants you stumble into by accident on vacation. After being clear we weren't happy I expected that the Saganaki would at least be comped (since we barely had time to eat any of it) but the bill came and, no it was not. Just the normal prompt to tip 18%. read more

I decided to try this place after trying the fried calamari at Taste of Danforth. Poor judgement on my part. Walked in and was acknowledged by the server that was on his way to deliver some food to the patio. Came back after his task and seated us inside but close to the patio. We ordered the fried calamari to start. Chicken and pork souvlaki dinner as mains. Bread basket was dropped off while we waited. A third of the way through the plate of calamari, my companion spat out some substance that looked like crustacean shells or thin plastic. I alerted the server, he looked at the plate and said "It's the nerves from the calamari, it's not plastic," set down the plate and left. No apology, didn't ask what he could do for us since we're clearly not happy with the food. After that complaint the server avoided all eye contact and even walked AROUND the wall to deliver food to the patio so he didn't have to walk pass our table. The chicken was tasteless, I'm not sure if they even have spices in that kitchen. Half the rice was undercooked and hard. The potatoes were nothing to write home about. As my companion reached the last portion of the pork souvlaki it was nothing but fat! UGH! The prices at this place are ridiculous. Our total bill came to $60. That's way too expensive for such mediocre food. The only good thing, if it's important to you, is that portion size is pretty big. But when it's bad food is that really a plus? In summary: Don't ever step foot in here. Bad service and food! read more

The brunch service is terrible! We waited 10 minutes to be given a menu and another 10 to have our orders taken. We dealt with 3 different waiters who each claimed that they thought we'd already been taken of. Excuses were given, rather than apologies. Our food was a long time coming and our frustration and ire grew as we noticed patrons who'd been seated after us receiving their meals before we did. While the food was decent and reasonably priced it was definitely NOT worth the wait! read more

With all the talk and planning for our trip to Greece, my parents and I had a craving for Greek food. We always love coming to Christina's because the food is actually very good. We have been to the Mezes and the Ouzeri's on the Danforth, and sometimes, they can be all talk and no good? The only caveat to all this was the fact that Christina's was a spur of the moment decision...at 8pm on Friday...on the Danforth. We nearly gave up because parking was a zoo (the only reason why we don't come to the Danforth more...) But fate was on our side and we got parking 2 minutes away from the restaurant! Food. My family and I love ALWAYS order the Maralousalata which is the healthiest salad ever...leaves, lemon, olive oil, and chopped green onions for bite. Something so simple but so delicious. This salad is meant for sharing which is perfect. I always order their fresh sea bass selection (be sure to place your order as soon as you sit, because sometimes by the time you get to ordering, the fish can be gone!) My dad always orders the lamb chop (appetizer portion) but 3 at a time so in fact it's almost a meal...this leaves room for him to also enjoy the Maralousalata, roasted potatoes and dolmades (meat stuffed in grapevine leaves). But these food items are just a sliver of what Christina's offer...the menu is extensive and if my dishes are good, than I am sure other dishes at this restaurant are delicious as well. Drinks. We also decided to order a bottle of red and the waiter introduced us to a Greek red. We were apprehensive at first as the wines from Greece we tried were bitter, but our waiter assured us that this red was the best selling wine in the restaurant...in fact, in Paris, this was the most popular wine there was. Sold! The wine was called Estate Hatzimichalis and it was exceptional. Only $42 for the bottle, it tastes like Welchs grape juice, but with alcohol! Not sure if I am selling it here, but what I am trying to say is this red is fruity, delicious, and not heavy which is a better option if you're having heavier Greek fan fare. Ambiance. On Friday nights, any restaurant on the Danforth would be busy, so patios are out of the question if you don't make reservations or come right at the start of dinner time. Inside the restaurant is dark and long but lots of room. There is also belly-dancing which I did not know was Greek, but all of a sudden, loud, disco Greek music blares out from the radio and this tiny girl in belly-dancing gear gyrates her hips...and so starts the performance (no smoke included...thank goodness). One act has her cover her head in a black cloth and she continues to gyrate up and down tables...asking anyone if they want to dance... (my dad kindly declined...) Service is great. We always have the same waiter so it's pleasant...and he knows what we like so no menu needed for us. All in all, try Christina's...if not for the belly dancing. The food is good, and the price not exorbitant. A meal for 3 including a bottle came out to less than $200. read more

This is undoubtedly one of my favourite Greek Restaurants in the Danforth area. We always have a great experience when we go there, food is always meets our expectations. There service is not always the best, can't figure that out. I always tend to lean towards fish, calamari, pork or the chicken, greek style. Sometimes, they have sardines, then i am in heaven. My wife tends to go for the lamb, most of the time. Regardless, the food is excellent. The atmosphere, I love. Just the perfect amount of ambience and the busy-ness, enough to enjoy the moment. I would like to give a 5, but the service is either a hit or a miss. read more

Food was SO good, memorable actually, service was excellent. My only issue was it was loud, I couldn't hear the person directly across from me, but, we were eating most of the time anyway. read more

New owners took over a few months ago and the food just isn't as good as it used to be. I've been going to this restaurant for at least 12 years as I live close to Greektown. It used to be my favourite on the Danforth, but I'm going to find a new haunt. It's not that the food is bad, but it's very disappointing to see the drop in quality. read more

Solid favorite on the Danforth. Sometimes its a little slow on service and maybe not as tidy as it could be but food doesn't disappoint.

I've been here a few times for brunch and I've already really enjoyed it. Great spot in the summer as they have a decent sized patio. Their brunch menu is really well priced, you can grab typical brunch food (omelettes, eggs benny, etc) or they have a separate lunch menu with Greek items (spanokopita, bifteki, souvlaki, etc). Most items are priced between $9-$12 so 2 can dine for $30 including coffee, tax and tip. Service is sometimes borderline (slow, but not slow enough to freak out) read more

Love the food. They really have the Greek flavours right. I would just say the waitresses will take awhile to come back and check on you when the restaraunt begins getting busy ! read more

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Best Greek food I've had outside Greece! I'm half Greek and have been to Greece several times, and this place reminded me of my family's restaurant in Athens. None of the places I've been to in Chicago (where I'm from) have the combination of authenticity and overall taste that this place does. The horiatiki salad, kolokithokeftedes (zucchini cakes), saganaki, and tzatziki were all great, but hands down the best thing I tried was the paidakia (lamb chops): they were extremely tender and succulent without being overly fatty. Atmosphere was both classy and casual, with sidewalk seating and an open porch. read more

A bad experience leaves a long lasting impression. We had a birthday party here and the staff were rude to the guest who was celebrating! They basically wanted to clear the table out so that they could bring in more people. I appreciate wanting to do a brisk business but not at the expensive of making your customers feel horrible. The place was dark and overcrowded. As for food selections, you can find better selection in the nearby restaurants since this area is filled with restaurants with better Greek food. I won't ever be back. read more

Christina's has been my go to Danforth restaurant for years (since Ouzeri changed anyway). The food is usually good but this Saturday's meal was the worst I've had. I know it's been a rough time for restaurants, but my shrimp saganaki was incredibly salty and $23 for 5 shrimp is ridiculous. I think it's time to explore other choices. read more

GREAT PLACE! the food is soo gooood! fresh made to perfection! the chicken Slovakia dinner was delish! huge portion you could deff split it with someone rice potatoes chicken and salad not to mention the fresh bread they give you prior great place for drinks on the patio if you can find seating weekends have bellydancers!! overall great place! so good for couples! read more

Came down for some gelato, ended up at Christina's. Waiter was excellent. Extremely kind. We ordered Greek salad with chicken and it was delicious. Exactly what I wanted. Will definitely come back again! read more

Okay. I know I gave Christina's a very poor review, based on a visit there from many years ago. Today, my friend and I were walking the Danforth, looking for a place to have lunch. We were still stinging from our dreadful Pan experience and when we got to Christina's, my friend suggested we try it. Because time had passed, I thought why not and in we went. And I am very glad we did! We both had the Vegetarian Moussaka and it was amazing!! Also, the service was so much better than I experienced before. Our waiter was friendly and attentive. This time, we weren't left sitting there forever, being ignored. I don't know if the management has changed or they just cleaned up their act but whatever it is, it's working and we will definitely be back come summer, to enjoy their front patio. I'm glad now I gave them a second chance because it was well worth it. read more

When we found out that there is a Greektown in Toronto we decided to go there, as we love Greek food. I am also Greek, however my Greek family is not around, therefore we don't eat much Greek food. In the area where we live, there are no Greek restaurants. Therefore we were excited to see so many Greek restaurants on one strip. The dilemma was which restaurant to choose. I usually rely on reviews for my decisions, however our cellular service in Canada was very spotty. So we just walked around and checked the menus of the restaurants. My starting point was that the restaurant offered Moussaka. And that's how we ended at Christina's. We requested to sit on the front patio. The food was outstanding, very authentic, and with the true Greek flavors that I'm used to. Also, very large portions. The pièce de résistance was the Moussaka: made the traditional way and with lots of flavor. We think that our server forgot about us, as we had to get help from other servers. That's not to say that the service at this restaurant is bad, as we saw that the other servers were very attentive and friendly. As a sidenote, the restaurant has a wall full of pictures of famous people that have visited this restaurant. read more

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