Queen's Park, The Annex, and Little Italy Restaurants
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1. Bar Raval
$$$ | Little Italy |Inside a breathtaking room swathed in undulating waves of wood, you'll find Bar Raval, a tapas restaurant known for some marvelous food and drink. Stop by during the day and order a couple pintxos (a single-serving snack served on a skewer), feast on tins of smoked seafood and heartier tapas for a full meal, or stop in late for a nightcap.
505 College St., Toronto, Ontario, M6G 1A4, Canada647-344--8001Known For
- Popular covered patio
- Standing-only tables (plus a couple stools)
- Varied drinks list with sherry, vermouth, cocktails, and "weird wine"
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2. Piano Piano
$$$ | The Annex |On a quiet stretch of Harbord lies this low-lit modern trattoria, popular with couples and families alike. The menu spans from antipasti and fresh pastas (the mushroom cavatelli and giant ravioli are crowd-pleasers) to excellent blistered-crust pizzas and picturesque desserts—but whatever you order is bound to be great.
88 Harbord St., Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1G5, Canada416-929--7788Known For
- Delicious updated Italian classics
- Striking rose-patterned wallpaper and front mural
- Sister snack bar (Piccolo Piano) located across the street
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3. Café Diplomatico
$$ | Little Italy |Holding court over a central Little Italy corner since 1968, Diplomatico is popular for its big sidewalk patio with umbrella-shaded tables, one of the best places in the city for people-watching. "The Dip," as it's locally known, serves reliable red-sauce Italian fare until late into the night.
594 College St., Toronto, Ontario, M6G 1B3, Canada416-534--4637Known For
- Classic Italian dishes
- Large portions at reasonable prices
- Great people-watching
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4. Chiado
$$$$ | Little Italy |It's all about elegance at this long-standing Portuguese spot, where waiters bustle past white tablecloths and polished wood armchairs. The exquisite fish, which form the menu's base, are flown in from the Azores and Madeira. But there's much for meat eaters, too—like a signature roasted rack of lamb with Douro wine sauce.
864 College St. W, Toronto, Ontario, M6H 1A3, Canada416-538–1910Known For
- Excellent grilled seafood
- Classic Portuguese dishes
- Top-notch service
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5. Duff's Famous Wings
$$ | Little Italy |At this classic Toronto wing joint, crispy flats and drumettes are served with pristine celery sticks and creamy dill or blue-cheese dressing. The "medium" sauce is still fairly hot—but for those truly willing to tempt fate, the options go all the way up to "armageddon."
558 College St. W, Toronto, Ontario, M6G 1B1, Canada416-963–4446Known For
- Pub grub--focused menu
- Loud, lively atmosphere
- Great for families
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Rate Includes: Reservations not accepted -
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6. Fat Pasha
$$$$ | The Annex |A hit with locals, this cozy, low-lit spot is Middle Eastern food at its finest. The menu is a love letter to classics like hummus, shawarma, and falafel, with a few novel creations thrown in for good measure.
414 Dupont St., Toronto, Ontario, M5R 1V9, Canada647-646--1698Known For
- Showstopping halloumi-stuffed cauliflower
- Salatim platters of dips and apps
- Hidden back patio
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7. Flock
$$ | Queen's Park |This local mini-chain does a brisk business in fresh, slow-cooked rotisserie chicken, either sold as combo meals or atop customizable salads.
661 University Ave., Toronto, Ontario, CanadaKnown For
- Hearty, well-rounded salads
- Tasty side soups
- Grab-and-go service
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8. Fran's
$$ | Queen's Park |For generations, hungry Torontonians have ended up at this reliable round-the-clock diner for classic breakfasts and greasy-spoon dishes. Burgers and Benedicts are staples, but the menu makes room for a variety of comfort food crowd-pleasers like lasagnas, meat loaf, and steak. Save room for rice pudding.
20 College St., Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1K2, Canada416-923--9867Known For
- Retro diner atmosphere
- 24-hour service
- Upstairs patio
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9. Future Bistro
$$ | The Annex |Aside from European-style baked goods and all-day breakfasts, this spot also serves Old World recipes like cabbage rolls, schnitzel, and potato-cheese pierogi slathered with sour cream. It's beloved by the pastry-and-coffee crowd and by students wanting generous portions from early morning until late at night.
483 Bloor St. W, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1Y2, Canada416-922–5875Known For
- Sunny patio
- Huge selection of house-made desserts
- All you can eat pierogi on Wednesday
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10. Giulietta
$$$$ | Little Italy |Traditional Italian food gets a modern twist at this intimate eatery offering a wide, delicious variety of updated Italian dishes. Pastas and pizzas are both excellent, but there's standout seafoods and meats—like a showstopping strip loin for two—mixed in among the numerous veg-forward options.
972 College St., Toronto, Ontario, M6H 1A5, Canada416-964--0606Known For
- Ultramodern interior design
- Signature grilled octopus
- Sizeable list of Italian wines and aperitivi
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11. Le Paradis
$$$ | The Annex |This low-lit, warrenlike bistro has hardly changed at all since the '90s—and the regulars like it that way. The open kitchen turns out reliable French fare like steak tartare, seared scallops, and duck confit; desserts include flourless chocolate cake and house-made ice cream. Get a quieter table in one of the inner dining rooms, or belly up to the bar and watch the action.
166 Bedford Rd., Toronto, Ontario, M5R 2K9, Canada416-921–0995Known For
- Bustling atmosphere
- Inexpensive wine and cocktails
- Helpful, unpretentious service
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12. Mercatto
$$$ | Queen's Park |Crowd-pleasing, reliable Italian fare—pizzas, pastas, and a few meaty mains—is the name of the game at this spacious Italian trattoria, part of a small local family of restaurants.
101 College St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada416-595--5625Known For
- Good thin-crust pizzas
- Warm, modern decor
- Tasty Italian sweets
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13. NEO Coffee Bar
$ | Queen's Park |Whether you're in need of an espresso, a pour-over, a hojicha tea latte, a sandwich, or a gorgeous slice of cake, this modern Japanese café has you covered.
770 Bay St., Toronto, Ontario, CanadaKnown For
- Top-quality local espresso
- House-made baked goods
- Industrial-chic interior
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14. PG Cluck's
$$ | Little Italy |Folks flock from all over town for this takeout counter's fried chicken sandwiches—one of the first spots to capitalize on what has become a citywide trend.
610 College St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada416-539--8224Known For
- Massive, juicy chicken sandwiches
- Spicy and jalapeño-honey options
- Tiny storefront with no seating
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15. Rustle and Still
$$ | The Annex |Located where the Annex's western edge blends into Koreatown, this quirky café offers spins on Vietnamese sandwiches and mains, plus coffee and baked treats.
605 Bloor St. W, Toronto, Ontario, Canada647-350--8893Known For
- Lattes made with matcha, pandan, and hojicha
- Hearty banh mi sandwiches (including vegan options)
- Plant-laden decor
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16. Schmaltz Appetizing
$$ | The Annex |Tucked just behind its big-brother restaurant Fat Pasha, Schmaltz is a love letter to the Jewish appetizing shops of yore, turning out fresh bagel sandwiches with traditional toppings like smoked lox and whitefish salad.
414 Dupont St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada647-350--4261Known For
- Takeout-only setting
- Bagels from beloved uptown bakery Gryfe's
- Selection of Canadian Covered Bridge chips
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17. The Big Chill
$ | Little Italy |If you're craving a specific ice cream flavor or topping, chances are this long-standing ice cream parlor will have it ready to go.
566 College St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada416-960--2455Known For
- 30-plus flavors of ice cream and frozen yogurt
- Throwback treats like banana splits
- Colorful retro interior
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18. The Night Baker
$ | Little Italy |Known for hefty, soft-centered cookies, from Oreo and s'more to Filipino-inspired delicacies, this bakery also ships its wares across Canada and the United States (in case you get a craving once you're back at home).
825 College St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada416-901–5590Known For
- Rotating cookie flavors like ube and pandan
- Coffee and glasses of milk to drink
- Gelato options in summertime
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon.
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