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    Public Gardens

    4.3 (49 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Mushroom fettuccini
    Ihayun.m

    Pasta is pretty good, just pricey since it's just mostly carbs. They have happy hour drinks menu from 4-6pm which is a plus

    Chicken pollo
    Mandeq H.

    Came here for happy hour (5-7), and was very impressed by the service and style of the place. The restaurant has such a cozy and timeless vibe, an our server Tia was lovely. I really enjoyed the pizza and drinks. You definitely need to come right when they open or have a reservation though.

    Meatballs.
    David N.

    My previous attempts at checking out Public Gardens were foiled, as the restaurant was so full that the wait was well over an hour. (And this was just for a spot at the bar!) So when I found myself in the area on a recent Friday, I figured I'd give it yet another shot. And lo and behold this time I was able to snag a spot at the bar! I got to the restaurant at around 5:30, so I was stoked to take advantage of the happy hour menu. I decided to grab a very refreshing Pilsner and I also ordered the Meatballs. The food arrived a little while later and is actually a surprisingly hearty dish. It comes with a bunch of delicious (and tiny) meatballs, two very yummy pieces of bread, and a small pile of ricotta. Everything was individually superb, but I enjoyed taking a bite of everything all at once. It's a solid concoction. (The only hiccup with my visit was a discrepancy between the prices on the menu and the charges on my bill, as everything was a dollar more than the menu claimed. A very odd situation, to be sure.) The atmosphere and service was right on point, too. I'll almost certainly be returning (if the place isn't completely packed).

    ciao bella
    Kristen P.

    A bustling Italian fare restaurant located in the King & Portland neighbourhood. Reservations are still hard to snag even though they have been open since 2024. My friend and I each got an espresso martini along with a pasta. The martinis were amazing and definitely worth it during their happy hour! For the mains, we opted for the spaghetti pomodoro burrata and ciao bella spicy rigatoni, which were both cooked perfectly al dente. This is a solid spot for pasta and drinks.

    Caesar salad
    Kateri

    Had an amazing time here yesterday with my friends. We came during happy hour (5pm-7pm) and the prices did no disappoint! We got the pepperoni pizza, zucchini fritte, Caesar salad, bruschetta, Caio Bella and each of us got our own espresso martini which is only $10 during happy hour. The bruschetta was really good, super light and airy. The pasta was very creamy & rich and the pizza was also very cheesy. The staff was also very kind and welcoming. The patio was really nice, prefect on a sunny day! Make sure you make a reservation if you can as they really busy especially on the weekends. The food was good but I don't know if I would pay the original price for them. For example the usual price for their pepperoni pizza is $24 but $16 during happy hour. So definitely come during their happy hours, super worth it.

    Angie L.

    I went to public gardens for lunch on a Sunday and there was 0 wait. It's a cozy spot and I think it would be a great place to have a casual date at. My party tried their mushroom fettuccine, Ceasar salad, pineapple pizza, and tiramisu. Everything arrived at our table quickly! The pasta was on the rich and salty side. Our favorite was definitely the tiramisu as there were small pieces of crushed nuts ( I think) in it that gave it a unique mouth feel! I would come back and try their happy hour menu!

    Maggie G.

    Went out with 9 girls for a fun brunch date. I can understand the hype for Public Gardens. We made reservations and they let us know that we can only be there for 2 hours (they seem pretty strict on that cause they kept telling us how much time we had left) It's a cute spot with chill vibes. The food was decent (my favourite were the mozzarella sticks and the mortadella pizza with pistachios) but nothing was mind blowing. I think the highlight is their espresso martini variations! Totally recommend the tiramisu and ferrero roche. The service was friendly but slow we waited 30 minutes for our bill, the waitress assumed we wanted 9 split bills but we only wanted 1 bill. She never asked which caused a miscommunication . there. Overall it was a fun time.

    Wilma R.

    It can be tough to snag a spot during their happy hour but it's so worth it - especially if you get a rooftop patio table! It feels like you're transported out of Toronto to somewhere more trendy and sophisticated. The deals are pretty good, especially considering they're one of the only restos in this area with a happy hour past 5. I especially enjoy their espresso martinis for $10 (the Tiramisu one tastes like a dessert, and the ferrero one has flakes of gold in it) and the public caesar salad is like the perfect caesar salad. The pep pizza is also great, cooked well with plenty of pepperoni. While it's not on the happy hour menu, the rigatoni alla vodka is very tasty. I'll go back time and time again for the vibes alone. Definitely the spot to go in the summer!

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    Valerie P.

    Loved the vibes and looks of this place. Such a great patio and also the service was amazing (shoutout Jodi!!). Food wise everything was solid, no true misses. The favourite was the margherita pizza which had a wonderful crispyness to it. Caesar salad was super saucy so if you like sauce, you'll love it. Lots of different espresso martinis to choose from too. Heard this place was hard to get a reso at so we took our chances and walked in at 5pm (which it worked!) overall, glad I tried out this restaurant

    Carmen G.

    Come for Happy Hour - well worth the price! There's been a huge hype on Public Gardens on all social platforms and certain items really lived up to the hype, while other items were definitely misses. Came for Happy Hour and was so excited for all their cheap eats and drinks. Happy hour runs from 5pm-7pm and have a variety of drinks to pick from ranging from $6 wine to $20 pitcher for sharing. Ambiance was cozy and casual. Service was attentive, especially since we sat at the bar area. Here's what we got: Raspberry espresso martini 5/5 - A great change from the original espresso martini. It has a hint of raspberry which gave it a fruit punch. For only $10 during happy hour this is a steal! Espresso martini 5/5 - A classic espresso martini that was delicious and well balanced. Another $10 drink during happy hour. Public caesar 5/5 - This was truly the highlight of the night. Well dressed, fresh lettuce, delicious bread crumb topping which made it very crunchy for each bite. This is a must get when you're here and perfect for sharing. Pepperoni pizza 4/5 - Great pizza option with pepperoni, topped with honey. It was well cooked, crispy and thin - just the way I like it. Meatballs 3.5/5 - Braised meatballs made with pork, beef and veal. Topped with whipped ricotta. The meatballs were soft and drenched in a tomato sauce. It was okay of a dish but not something I'm dying to have again. Gnocchi 3.5/5 - Not on the happy hour menu. A gnocchi dish with vodka sauce and Buffalo mozzarella. It's heavy on the sauce but wasn't as flavourful as I'd like. Had a chewy gnocchi texture. Good but can also skip on this as I thought the pizza was a lot better. Overall, a great spot to check out with delicious dishes and cocktails!

    Coppa bacon pizza
    Abby L.

    A really great happy hour spot. Very hard to get a table though so go early or make a reso. We got the last spots at the bar right at 5pm. It is not the biggest restaurant and the tables seem pretty small but really great ambiance. We tried the ciao bella rigatoni and to be honest I have had better vodka rigatonis. It was still tasty and had a little kick to it but it was quite salty for my taste. We had the coppa bacon pizza with pear, hot honey, and pine nuts. The crust of the pizza was really great and had a good chew to it and the toppings weren't bad. We tried multiple of the happy hour $10 espresso martinis and they were all delicious. Our server/bartender was really friendly and gave a complimentary bday tiramisu and shots! Overall the vibe of the restaurant was great and I definitely want to check out the patio in the summer time as well.

    Michelle M.

    Got an early walk-in seating because reservations were all full on Resy. Definitely visit during happy hour to get cheap drinks and the Public Caesar at a lower price. The garlic bread was just alright for me but the Margherita pizza was great. It was just enough food so we decided against ordering a pasta dish. Next time!

    Eileen L.

    Worth the hype! Service and food were outstanding. They don't have a phone contact so you need to reserve online, it opens a week before in the morning so I highly recommend you plan ahead. We came for the happy hour at 5pm on a Thursday, my friend got here 30 mins late so they were super flexible and let us stay way past the 2 hour seating limit, I really appreciated that. We got: virgin ginger, tiramisu espresso martini, pepperoni pizza with honey, honey ricotta with focaccia, spicy rigatoni, and the Caesar salad. Honestly everything was so delicious, recommend everything we got. I did feel like the focaccia which came with the honey ricotta was stale though. Prices are great if you come during happy hour. It's very loud inside, but there is seating for groups, bar seating, and small tables. Will return if I can get a reservation!

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    Loved the rigatoni one of my fav places to enjoy it. I haven't got a chance to try anything else yet but can't wait to do so!

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    Service was great. The crowd is lively. Happy hour has great offerings. And the food was delicious.

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