Came here the week after Rabbie Burns so it was still busier than expected and wise to get there early in the evening. Have been a couple of times before and have always been happy with my meal and service. This time around we started with the scotch eggs which were spot on. I had the steak pie for my main. It's not often the scent of food has such a profound effect on the experience but in this case I was instantly brought back to my Gran's kitchen. The pie itself was delicious (but wee) as were the mashed potatoes on the side. My wife had the haggis burger but wasn't as impressed. The haggis is sort of lost on the meat patty and patty itself was a bit on the dry side. Their shoestring fries are great but would prefer thick cut chips in keeping it authentic. The service is always friendly with the owner making rounds and making sure everything is running smoothly. Beer selection is good as well with many Scottish beers on tap not widely available elsewhere. Will definitely come back! read more

My father-in-law loves this place on Sundays for the full roast dinner. I am partial to the haggis fritters. Those are words I never thought I would say but I love haggis fritters. The owner and her staff are fantastic. The only reason I am giving this a four is because they run out of the roast beef so quickly as they only have a certain amount available and sometimes the servers forget that I ordered mine with turnips instead of potatoes. But I do highly recommend going there and enjoying a nice single malt scotch and some haggis. You won't be sorry. read more

What a great place to eat and hang out. First time here and I was shocked at how good the food it. The portions are a good size but the flavour was incredible. There was a few of us so we could try a few different dishes. Our server was fabulous!! She was so mice and helped us pick out things to try which included the drinks we had. I was so comfortable there. You have to try this place!!! You will not be disappointed!!! read more

Nice place. Had the fish & chips. Regarding Scotch Eggs: They're not Scottish at all. They're English. read more

The best , and really only Scottish pub in the city. The owner is super friendly, the food is good and there are millions of scotches. I've had to stop going regularly because of the hole I inevitably put in my wallet when I go. read more

Amazing service and delicious meal! Recommend for a nice evening out and great Scottish drinks.

Love it. Tasty selection of Scottish and other craft beers and an array of whiskeys and scotch. The lighting is very dim (a tad too dim?) but this is certainly preferable to overly bright. They accommodated our reservation for 6 at the very last minute and managed to save us a table on a busy Thursday night. Also a comfortable place to grab a drink at the bar solo. I always though that haggis was "gross" but its actually quite delightful. Sort of like a meatloaf / shepherd's pie but with lamb, and better! The fish & chips are what you would expect: deep fried and filling.Our Scottish server was very Scottish - accent and all. She was patient with the late arrival of part of our group and invited us back for a whiskey event the following week. She was friendly and quite funny. I will definitely return. Caledonian is ALMOST a 5-star but loses a point for a somewhat aggressive up-selling of additional drinks. Apart from that minor mishap, I am absolutely delighted and pleasantly surprised with The Caledonian. read more

Awesome place, friendly service and food that actually reminded me of my stay in Ireland (I mean Ireland and Scotland DO have a lot of similar food). Comfortable pub kind of atmosphere and all-round good experience : ) The smoked salmon there was quite delicious. read more

I reckon this is the best Scottish bar in the GTA. Appropriately then, it's a bit fancy. It deserves to be. Everything was nice: the Scottish waitress, the Brewdog beer, and the Haggis fritters. Prepare to drop some ducats though. This place delivers a well-crafted experience to those have the means or the occasion to enjoy it guilt-free. read more

Donna made this entire experience. I was in town for a conference with some colleagues and she made us feel welcome regardless of whether we we were drinking great whisky or beer. Stop by this place if you're in Toronto and want something a little less than a tourist trap. read more

The Mac and Cheese I get that they put the half cherry tomatoes in there but I just think it would have been more risqué had they put the entire cherry tomato in and not halved it. read more

The draught beer selection is great ... and I tried a pint of Deuchars IPA . Try their Sausage Rolls ($7) which comes with 2 medium sized sausage rolls and a small amount of mixed greens salad. My friend went for the the Highland Burger ($15) with shoestring fries ...it made me think that I should have worn my kilt. My girl had the Steak Pie ...kind of a UK thing. Then some pudding... you can't your meat without your pudding. read more

I came here with some friends on a Saturday night. It did take us a loooong time to get seated but we were able to drink at the bar until we did. Great selection of scotch and surprisingly a lot of Scottish beers too. Drinks were definitely great and never ignored when we needed refills or help on decisions. Once we did get seated one thing I was not expecting to find on the menu was a vegetarian haggis. And yet there it was! So technically probably not really haggis since it obviously lacked in some key ingredients (maybe made haggis better???) but who cares. It was delicious! read more

Awesome. I loved the wiskey flights. I loved the special "bacon wrapped meatloaf". Waitress was very wiskey knowledgeable, prompt and pleasant. Will definately return with friends. read more

Have been here repeatedly, if only to study the whiskey menu as a means of expanding my very limited vocabulary of tasting notes ... my personal plat du jour is the (non)-sharing 'taste of Scotland', which includes one Scotch egg, two mini sausage rolls, and two haggis fritters ... washed down with a few original Innis and Gunns. read more

Maybe it's because I'm Scottish, maybe it's the insane selection of great Scotch, maybe it's the wonderfully prepared comfort foods or maybe it's the people who work there who are always so welcoming. At the end of the day it's a great spot, I highly recommend it to anyone for a night out or even to sit at the bar have a wee dram after a long work day. I could sit there all day and keep ordering the haggis balls, sausage roll and Scotch egg plate. We have enjoyed Burns Supper night and there are many evenings of Scotch tastings offered regularly. There is a hidden gem of an outdoor patio for summer sipping and dining. But don't just take my word for it, get yer arse over there! read more

Best pub in all of Toronto! I wanted some fish and chips one night, so my boyfriend and I checked Blogto for the best in our area. Caledonian was rated number one, so we walked over. After we ordered, we told our waitress about why we came in (as the fish and chips were voted 'best in Little Italy'). The waitress brought the owner over, who was so sweet! She thanked us for coming, then we watched her go behind the bar to pull out her phone as her and the waitresses checked Blogto. You could tell she was excited about how well received her food was, and I love to see that in a resturant. The fish and chips are amazing. Super crunchy batter, and thin fries. We've returned for other great food as well: the burger is super tasty and the mac and cheese is rich and creamy.. All of the portions are very generous as well! Try the curry with the fries if you want a bit of heat! I don't think you can go wrong with anything on the menu. I will keep returning to this place again and again. Great service and food, amazing atmosphere (the back patio is beautiful), and just a wonderful vibe from the owner! read more

Best smoky Caesar I've had yet. Really nice atmosphere and fireplace for chilly winter days, and the fish and chips are great too. It's also quite family friendly and they were really sweet about us bringing our baby. read more

After reading countless reviews and curious to try haggis I finally made it here and was not disappointed. Started with the taste of Scotland and fried pickles which aren't to be missed. Main was the haggis which again was fantastic. Great food, welcoming staff and overall fantastic atmosphere makes this a destination not to be missed. read more

I am not a whiskey aficionado and the selection of whiskey is staggering. The first time I came I had the smokey and peaty flight and all were delicious. On my return I asked for their recommendations and again was not disappointed. Also, had the Fiddich Mac cocktail, (whiskey, ginger wine and lime), and it was delicious. This seems like a place with a lot of regulars, very friendly and the bar staff knew a lot of people's names. The food was also good, on my last visit I had the smoked salmon served with potato and avocado salad. On my first trip, I had the sampler platter with sausage rolls, haggis bites and something else I can't remember. Both were great. read more

Always good place for food and a drink, no matter what night of the week it happens to be.

What a great place. Went on a Friday night with a buddy and it was packed. We shared the egg appetizer which was good. For the main we both had the Hagis and loved it. For dessert I had the sticky pudding which was amazing while my buddy had the deep fried mars bar which was also very good. I also had a couple of their beers which were great. On top of all that the service was really fantastic. Well done Caledonian - keep up the great work. I'm definitely coming back with more friends. read more

Some thoughts: Great setting to go and unwind with some friends. Candlelit, upscale pub feel. My friends and I witnessed a Scottish celebration of sorts beside us- it was amusing and a great atmosphere for all. Excellent selection of whiskey. Extremely helpful and friendly waitstaff. Apple fritters were delicious. I was boring and had a glass of cab sauv. read more

Amazing food, more Scotch than you can ever drink (is that a challenge?!) and a really friendly atmosphere. This place is a great night out. It can get extremely busy on Friday and Saturday nights so you may want to book a table ahead of time (like earlier in the week!) if possible. I had a flight (or two, or three) of different whiskies and they were all excellently paired. I would have appreciated some text to help explain what I may experience with each one, but that's me being overly picky. read more

We ventured out to the Caledonian last weekend after dinner at a nearby restaurant. The place was really busy, but we were lucky to grab a couple of seats at the bar. We were greeted by a couple of really friendly and outgoing bartenders/servers. We had a great time, while my boyfriend was tasting their scotch and I sipping on delicious prosecco. We didn't eat, but were sallivating at the sight of the dishes being served. We are definitely going back for dinner soon. Carly was bartending that night and was totally awesome! Watching her work, was impressive. She is fast, knowledgable, and super friendly. Despite being really busy getting drinks onto the floor, she never let down on superb service to her clients at the bar. Thanks Carly for making our first visit memorable!! read more

Haggis & Neeps, Deep-Fried Mars Bars, Caledonian 80/- beer (if you haven't tried, do! Like Caffrey's or Boddington, touch lighter than Guinness, but better - incredibly smooth) -- The food is v. good, the beers are "magic", the whisky selection good, the staff is attentive, the owner is a great host - her smile lights up the room - a gem of a place. read more

I came here the other day with my husband and our son. I had the vegetarian haggis and it was outstanding!! my husband and son each got a burger, also delicious. The service was great and the atmosphere was very cozy. We had such a lovely time and will be back. read more

Have been here a few times and will keep coming back! The decor is dark and there is plenty of seating. There's rooms towards the back that are a little more intimate for a small group. Butter chicken and the steak pies with Tennent's were delicious. (Boyfriend had haggis and loved it too) The outside is very nicely decorated and quaint. The service is amazing! read more

I really like this place a lot. I wish it was closer to home, then I would go more often. It provides a nice atmosphere and has daily menu specials. I ordered the burger with stilton cheese. My boyfriend ordered the fish and chips. The fish was massive, took up the entire plate. It was good, but the batter got a bit soggy near the end of the meal. There are better fish and chip places in the city, but this was pretty solid for pub fare. The burger was nice and juicy on a soft bun with fresh ingredients. I really like that they offered several different cheeses to put on your burger. We arrived early, just after 6:00pm on a Friday night. It was pretty quiet initially, but by the time we left, it was at capacity. This seems to be a popular spot in the city. read more

Stopped in for the first time on a Saturday night -- the tables were nearly full up on reservations, but the staff squeezed us in and let us know what time our table was reserved for so that was nice! We came just in the nick of time too so if you're going for dinner on peak hours, make sure to make reservations. There were still a few seats open on the bar by the time we left, so if you're going for drinks, you're probably fine. The wait staff were super attentive, very friendly and everything came out super quickly! We didn't have to wait or flag anyone down for anything. The scotch was great. The sausage rolls were soooo delicious. But I died and went to heaven when they brought out our fish and chips!!! They slap down what must be half a whole fish on your plate and fries done very much in scottish style -- which is to say, done to death! LOL very authentic Scottish cuisine. The best pub fish and chips I've had in Toronto, and my Scottish mom agreed with me. :P I can't wait to come back here again!! (: read more

Terrific. As a whiskey fan and from strong Scottish stock, this is a gem in the Big Smoke. If you are only in Toronto for a visit or live here get your butt into The Caledonian. read more

I've lived in "Dufferin Grove" for years, but my girlfriend and I don't eat out much. On a Wednesday night too hot to cook, we were perusing the area for any patio. What we found was great food, an awesome beer list, an excellent outdoor space and even a local folk music troupe who piped up after a few pints and gave the patio an amusing set of A Capella shanties for an hour! What we tried were: Scotch Egg - If you've never had a hard-boiled egg surrounded by tightly packed sausage and deep fried, you haven't lived. Grab the Scotch IPA (I forget the name of it) to go with this one. Brilliant. Steak Pie - No lie, they use tender, delicious steak! Light and flaky pastry over an adequately sized portion of hot lovin comfort! (Caledonian 80 is robust enough to pair with this) Fish & Chips - Nice. Much of what you'd expect here, only not as greasy...and homemade tartar sauce was a tasty surprise. (Honestly, I was onto the $4 Welly's by this point) Deep Fried Mars Bar - Now I've had this before, but not like this. Deceptively firm and crisp looking until the first bite melts instantly in your mouth. Superb finish to a hearty meal. (If you're not getting dessert, Innis & Gunn would have been a sweet enough finish for this guy) I must also say that our waitress made sure we were well taken care of throughout the night. I also regret not taking up the owner on her challenge. As she walked by, she smacked my shoulder and said "try the haggis". I will surely do so next time, and it will not be far off. Also looking forward to dabbling into the impressive whiskey menu! read more

I came here with some friends from Buffalo and had a great time. One of the better watering holes in the GTA.

Finally had the opportunity to stop in for some dinner last weekend, and am glad I did! The draught beer selection is pretty sizeable and I tried a pint of Deuchars IPA with impressive results. For an apps we chose the Sausage Rolls ($7) which came with 2 medium sized sausage rolls and a small amount of mixed greens salad which together were nice start to things. My girlfriend had some kind of whiskey made mussels which were they days special. She said they were good but left an uneasy feeling in her stomach, maybe because shes not normally a whiskey drinker. For mains, I went with the Highland Burger ($15) with shoestring fries (that may have been thinner than my actual shoelaces) with an order of their curry sauce that they recommend with the fries. Personally I thought the curry tasted better on the burger than fries, but in the end it was a pretty satisfying meal either way. My girl had the Steak Pie ($14) which was is exactly what it sounds like, and received no complaints. We also split a dessert of some sort of chocolate cake thing which was quite good. Overall I liked the place. It reminded me of the Aulde Spot Pub as it was a little more on the gastropub/higher end vibe than the traditional dank pubs. While I was charged for 3 drinks each when we only had 2, that was quickly corrected and in the end we paid $92 after tax before tip for 2 apps, 2 mains, 4 pints, and 1 dessert... So it was on scale for what I expected and the food didn't disappoint so I had no problem paying it, and can see myself coming back in the warmer weather to take advantage of what looks to be a pretty sweet backyard patio. read more

A taste of Scotland. Once you are inside, feels like being in a pub in Edinburgh. Great ambience and a great menu. OMG the haggis. Loved it. Reminded me of the time I first had haggis at the Whiskey Bar in Edinburgh. Great chips and curry. read more

Don't sit out in the patio if you're not under a covering! There are a ton of birds there (lots of trees) and you will get pooped on constantly. That or your food gets pooped on. Terrible. Tried the fish and chips and was not impressed. Fries were limp, not crispy at all. Coating on the fish was not at all crispy either. Quite a basic fish & chips. Owner is lovely though. Would not try again. read more

This place is great - from the food, to the service, to the atmosphere. The owner is warm and friendly and greets you when you arrive. There is such a friendly vibe when you walk in, it;s really refreshing. It's a very mixed crowd - young, old - it has a great neighborhood feel. And the haggis fritters and fish and chips are the best! read more

I absolutely love this place. Donna is, in my opinion, the most engaging and people-first restaurant owner in Toronto. This is her baby and it shows in how she remembers names, drinks, faces; in the delightful (if all female which is cheating to a lecherous Italian-Irishman) staff; in the vibe of 'don't you wish this was your living room?' The scotch selection is second to none, and beers are likewise excellent. All I can say is I'm dead glad this is my local. read more

Enjoyed the beers and whisky flights, but unfortunately the waitress was very aggressive.

I love whisky so it's nice to hit up a place with a vast whisky menu. The curry I ordered was fantastic and the server was attentive and quick even though the place was rammed. read more