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Gia

4.0 (41 reviews)
Closed • 12:00 pm - 10:30 PM

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Tina L.

If you want a fancy and cozy dining experience, GIA offers just that. The pasta was underwhelming, a little on the gummy side. Besides the pasta, the giant plant balls were tasty. Unfortunately, because it the hefty price tag for the subpar pasta made it not worth it.

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Kelsey B.

Super fabulous time at GIA! Gorgeous location, ambiance, lovely sized menu, and great cocktails. This place is for sure on the more expensive side, with 4 people coming in after tip at around $350. This place fell in two areas: 1. They never asked about special occasions, celebrations, etc. for a nicer spot I thought this would be asked in the reservation, when joining the table. Etc. 2. The mains were hit and miss - the eggplant parm was randomly spicy and not salty enough, but the mushroom truffle pasta was a huge hit! Overall I just love a vegetarian spot, with cool vibes and I will for sure return.

Agnolotti
Tara K.

Been coming to Gia for a while! This was my 4th visit - it was delightful as usual but I fear the extremely high standard of food has dropped ever so slightly. This is still one of my favourite places. Highly recommend the meatballs. The baby gem salad is also to die for...I'm trying to recreate it at home and it just can never beat the real thing. Stuffed agnolotti pasta was good.

Mushroom steak
Ritu D.

Fam brought me for my birthday. Food was phenomenal and service was friendly. We had focaccia and Brie to start. Focaccia was crispy and chewy and tasted great. Brie was unique (plant based) with unexpected flavour. Hubby & I shared the vegan risotto (so amazing) and the mushroom steak with green beans and potatoes (seasoned well). Rest of family shared gnocchi (enjoyed it) and ravioli (also enjoyed). We finished with the peach cheesecake (not too sweet), semolina cake (enjoyed) and tiramisu (devoured). Everyone left full and happy. Cute setting with individual washrooms downstairs. Small dining area and bar but opening storefront beside it for takeaway. Street parking.

Tiramisu
Hetal M.

Really disappointed in the quality of food that we got at this restaurant it was rated Michelin appointed and we came here for my friends birthday. Given that she's vegetarian, we figured we could share everything on the menu and that way we weren't stuck with just our own meals to try and got to get a little bit of everything. Well, I love the concept of vegan Italian food. It's definitely not something that I would ever try again. I found the taste not palatable and Italian is my favourite cuisine. One of the dishes tasted like hotdog pasta. The pistachio cake was really dry and needed more moist for it to be edible. We sat right beside the kitchen, which made it extremely hot in an area where there was no air-conditioning or moving air. What was even more of an inconvenience for me was at the floor, where I was seated, had a warp in it and so anytime someone walked over it. It would move my chair and make me feel uncomfortable. The individual serving us told us she would give us a free dessert to compensate for our experience however, when the bill came, we were charged for both and we didn't complain.

Meatballs

Came here on a whim with my friend as we wanted something vegetarian so didn't have any expectations. Honestly, the food was ok and ambiance was cute. I'm very hard to please with service and the service here wasn't anything standout. We got a few dishes to share and portions were decent. Brussel sprouts (0/5): not sure what was going on with these but the vinaigrette didn't pair well and it was sour and a bit spicy. We had a hard time finishing these Meatballs (4.5/5): pretty good meatballs, they had a nice crust on the outside and flavour was good. However, they were meatballs with tomato sauce so it's not something to rave about. Wish they gave us something to dip the leftover sauce with Agnolotti (4/5): liked this dish a lot, but I pretty much like anything with truffle. Plus, it's hard for a cheese ravioli to taste bad in my opinion. The sauce was not too heavy, which I liked.

Burrata
Harshini R.

The restaurant was pretty empty on a Friday afternoon. It's a cute spot, with a nice bar. They brought out our food within minutes of ordering. We got the burrata and the white truffle agnolotti. Both dishes were good. The agnolotti was a little salty but we demolished it within 12 mins. I would definitely go back to try more dishes.

Kurtis J.

One of the best vegetarian restaurants I've been too. A great vibes and services as well. Note the truffle pasta as top top top notch. The gnocchi was fantastic. Well done.

Carlo F.

The food at Gia is delicious! We came for a friends birthday and we're pleasantly surprised with how well prepared their dishes were. Very generous portions with the olives as apps; pastas were flavourful, especially the porcini agnolotti; and the parmigiana di melanzane was well made. The focaccia was a bit too salty and overpowering with rosemary, and the cocktails were very similar to drinks I've had at Luma and not unique. Although the service was friendly, the waitress cleared our plate of focaccia before we were finished with it, instead of asking us if she take it away. Overall, a good vegetarian restaurant in the west end.

Risotto
Chiara S.

My partner and I frequently travel to Toronto for their incredible vegan food scene, a few months ago we went to GIA for brunch and the food was incredible but we were so excited to come back and try their dinner menu. The atmosphere and vibe of the restaurant is amazing, great music, beautiful lighting with gorgeous & comfortable furnishings. Definitely a great date night spot. The service was wonderful, our server was very kind, attentive and super helpful. For appetizers we had the focaccia bread served with a delicious maple butter and the Brie which was phenomenal and I've never seen or tried a plant based Brie! For entrees we had the rigatoni bolognese, risotto Milanese, and the lions mane bistecca which were all fantastic. The lions mane bistecca was by far my favorite dish. They have the BEST mock-tail I've ever tried, gettin' figgy with it! I would absolutely recommend giving GIA a try, I cannot wait to come back!

Eliab D.

Wow did this place impress. We were in Toronto for a week and had to go back twice! The pasta was so amazing. We had a bolognese and a truffle pasta, I can't believe this was vegan and tasted this good, my wife isn't vegan and she said this was the best pasta she's ever had.

Eggplabt
Ian E.

Really great vegetarian option. Right when you walk in you will be met with an ambience where you know you are in for a special night out. Cozy, dark candlelit place with an open kitchen at the back where you can see the action happening. There are a wide variety of options available with my choice being the eggplant. It was delicious and would definitely order it again. You won't leave hungry but satisfied.

Carrots
Kayla K.

I would definitely go back to this restaurant. Great atmosphere, staff, and food. THE FOOD WE ORDERED: *Baked Brie: Future of Cheese's Cashew Brie, strawberries, anise, basil & pistachio, focaccia *Carrots: cherry mostarda, almonds & feta *Pappardelle: peas, lemon, mint & pumpkin seed pesto *Olive oil cake: vanilla buttercream & strawberries DRINKS: Picante Pisano: Blanco Tequila, Aperol, Grapefruit, Habanero, Lime Dundas West: Bourbon, Averna, Campari, Angostura https://www.thepoppymarketing.com/blog/gia-toronto-review

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PLANTA Queen Entertainment District

4.1(222 reviews)
2.8 km•Queen Street West, Downtown Core
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I've heard some conflicting reviews about this well-known vegan restaurant, but I'm quite…read moreimpressed! I feel that the price point is actually very reasonable given the portions and quality of ingredients. A disclaimer that I've only tried their noodle dishes and not the sushi (I do like my seafood haha), but these are fantastic - rich in flavour without being overwhelmed with salt and sugar (the typical fallbacks for vegan food). Highly recommend the truffle fried rice and the Singapore noodles! The fact that the food seems to be relatively healthy (at least psychologically...) is of course a plus as well. The interior is fairly upscale, the dim lighting and elegant decor contributing to a muted but lovely ambiance. I do love a place that allows you to have a conversation at normal volumes! Service is always excellent without fail, the staff is helpful but not overbearing. A must for anyone who's vegan, vegan-curious, or simply searching for some great food in beautiful surroundings!

My new hyperfixation is Planta…read more I say as a meat eater this is the best vegan sushi place in the city. Gluten free menu options available! Service is so friendly and the food is amazing everytime I come here or order takeout. This is a fantastic place to go to for birthdays, dinner dates, family gatherings, or just solo dates.

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PLANTA Queen Entertainment District - Singapore Noodles 2/5

Singapore Noodles 2/5

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4.2(282 reviews)
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I was so surprised by this place. The food was incredible, the people at the front were so nice and…read morefriendly. The only thing is the venue is an open food court which tends to be chilly during the winter. They gave me an extra tart to share with my gf which was really cute. The food platter was sooo good; French toast was super well done, fluffy and full of flavour. Highly recommend

I called a week ago to find out whether Karine's had holiday hours and worked my next visit around…read moreit. Previously, I had gone by myself and was so impressed, I took not just my family but invited my cousins and their families. Each family took turns ordering and they invited us to sit anywhere in the food court. In fact, the nice lady helped us move some tables so that we could sit together. Believe me, the tables weren't light. The meals came to us on a cart in the order the we ordered them. We didn't have to wait long. They made sure we had everything we needed, hot sauce, ketchup, syrup, napkins and cutlery. Everybody was surprised at the quality of the food and how upscale everything was. We got to use real forks, plates, etc. No one left hungry. As we were talking and enjoying our food, they came to us and presented us with a plate of cookies and other desserts that we weren't expecting, the kids loved it. The adults appreciated it. We appreciate Karine's and love everything about it. For the amount of food, it was GREAT value. This restaurant cares and I think we've found our new holiday tradition. Thank you! https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g155019-d1181805-r1044134504-Karine_s-Toronto_Ontario.html#

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Karine's - Seating

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Karine's - Fresh green salad to go with my egg white omelette.

Fresh green salad to go with my egg white omelette.

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Delicious food , nice service, friendly atmosphere . Clean…read morearea. Very delicious and fresh cold drink.

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Cafe Landwer - [03.2026] Sweets

[03.2026] Sweets

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Salmon Salad! IG - @bilalandjesseatfood

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Kupfert & Kim - Avocado Toast w/Tofu Egg Scramble

Kupfert & Kim

3.9(143 reviews)
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I'm always on the lookout for good gluten free restaurants and this one popped up in a recent…read moresearch for a Family Day brunch. It has a clean, almost cafeteria feel which doesn't do a lot for the experience but at least provides confidence in the food quality. Service is friendly and professional, however it doesn't offer table ordering so you order at the counter and the food to your table. They advertise "Wheatless and Meatless" so as well a gluten free baked goods they offer many alternatives to popular brunch staples like bacon and eggs. I had the Breakfast Bowl, a beautiful medley of guacamole, pico de gallo, sweet potato, roasted mushroom, organic kale, black beans and tofu eggs. It was delicious. Have to admit, not exactly sunny side up eggs over a couple of slices of bacon, but it did taste great and I actually felt good afterwards. My daughter had the avocado toast which was served on a seed and oat toast. Spectacular dish, really tasty and gorgeous! I'm a black tea drinker and an added bonus is that they serve one of the best I've had (other than in my own kitchen). Will definitely be back, and they cater so next time you need to serve a lot of vegetarian celiacs you'll know who to call!

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Pai Northern Thai Kitchen - Panang

Pai Northern Thai Kitchen

4.4(3.9k reviews)
2.8 km•Entertainment District, Downtown Core
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P2 Thai Chicken Wings - The chicken wings were okay, quite fragrant…read more P3 Chef Nuit's Pad Thai - The stir-fried noodles were on the sour side, not highly recommended. P4 Pad Gra Prow - The best dish! We chose mild spicy, which wasn't spicy at all. P5 Khao Soi - Golden noodles, very delicious, the coconut milk flavor permeated the noodles, and the meat was quite tender. P6 Pad See Ew - It tasted like wide rice noodles, delicious! We chose beef and extra shrimp. P7 Coconut Sorbet - Coconut milk ice cream, not bad, a little too sweet, and had a little bit of coconut meat. Mango Sticky Rice - The mango sticky rice was average, nothing particularly delicious. P8 Thai Iced Tea - A little sweet and a little too sweet. Fresh Coconut Water - Very refreshing and fresh coconut water. Compared to other Thai restaurants in Toronto, this one was the best!

Started off with the shrimp chips, which were incredibly crispy and flavorful, the portion was…read moregenerous and great for sharing. For the main course, the beef pad see ew arrived piping hot; although it was a little on the saltier side, the flavor was amazing, and I loved the chili oil on the side. The highlight of the meal was the mango sticky rice. They nailed the mango-to-rice ratio, which is something many places that have this dessert struggle with. Service was super attentive and friendly throughout the evening.

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Pai Northern Thai Kitchen - Pork Skewer

Pork Skewer

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Hawker - God's work

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4.7(59 reviews)
1.8 km•Kensington Market

I arrived just before 2pm on a Saturday looking forward to a place I had a previous wonderful…read moreexperience. I ordered the signature smoke. It arrived and took a bite. I was surprised by the taste of fennel and a complete lack of smokiness. I proceeded to finish and ask about the fennel. I was informed this was in the smoked dates. It was suggested that somehow I had a great plate to have discovered this, fennel was the dominant flavour, not subtle. Would try again in the hopes the signature smoke is both of those.

I made reservations and was genuinely excited to support this vegan restaurant. The space feels…read moreintimate and comfortable, with beautiful touches like fabric draping and dried herbs and flowers hanging from the ceiling. Alex, one of the owners, introduced himself shortly after we were seated, offering a warm welcome that immediately made us feel at home. The cocktail program is creative, with a thoughtful lineup of drinks, beers, and wines. We tried two cocktails--both delicious, though quite small for the price. A bit of a Toronto theme, it seems. We chose the six-course vegan prix fixe. Each plate was a true piece of art, crafted with precision and intention. You get to experience a range of flavors and techniques, though the dishes lean more toward tasting portions than filling plates. We left a bit hungry, and the pricing felt high for the amount of food. The best way to think of it is as investing in edible art--beautiful, expressive, and memorable, though not necessarily hearty. I'm not sure I'd rush back based on value alone, but I'm genuinely happy to see a vegan restaurant like this thriving. Grateful for the chance to experience it.

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Hawker - Open concept kitchen

Open concept kitchen

Hawker - EARTH oyster mushrooms, smoked corn broth, sesame

EARTH oyster mushrooms, smoked corn broth, sesame

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Evviva Breakfast & Lunch - French toast

Evviva Breakfast & Lunch

3.8(496 reviews)
3.3 km
•$$

I concur with Weiqi's 4-star review of this tourist spot right near all Toronto's big attractions…read more For tourists, this is as good as it gets! Food was top notch. No complaints at all. If you crave diner food from back in your home town, this would be recommended by me in the area. Atmosphere and service a commensurate for a higher end place that you would expect from a large city restaurant with bold and bright interior including views onto some interesting walkways and roads as well as great service from friendly staff. They look ready to handle large volumes so don't be put off if they are busy with crowds in this area, they got you!

While the wait staff was friendly and helpful and the place itself was super cute, the vegan…read morebreakfast I got left a lot to be desired. I got the traditional Benedict and was excited about the vegan sunny side up eggs. The photo on the menu was clearly of a non-vegan version bc as soon as I got my dish I knew it wasn't going to be good. Not only was there very little hollandaise, but it had no flavor at all. Neither did the eggs. It's like they figured out how to get the look and texture but gave up there. I couldn't eat them. And the bacon was also awful. It smelled like a bag of dog treats. I've had phenomenal vegan bacon at many places but whatever this was, was not good at all. Overall, it was very expensive and very disappointing.

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Evviva Breakfast & Lunch - Vibes

Vibes

Evviva Breakfast & Lunch - Steak and 3 egss

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Gia - vegetarian - Updated May 2026

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