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Ital Vital Rastarant

Restaurant Vegan restaurant

One of the Most Reviewed Vegan restaurants in Toronto


Address

741 Pharmacy Ave, Scarborough, ON M1L 3J4, Canada

Website

italvitalrastarant.com

Contact

+1 647-428-7432

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (943 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 11:30 am to 7 pm
  • Wednesday: 11:30 am to 7 pm
  • Thursday: 11:30 am to 7 pm
  • Friday: 11:30 am to 7 pm
  • Saturday: 11:30 am to 7 pm
  • Sunday: 11:30 am to 7 pm
  • Monday: Closed

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: vegan (21) good (13) great (13) time (11) amazing (11) delicious (11) service (10) love (9) restaurant (9) small (8)
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  • 1/5 Cats M. 1 year ago on Google
    I’ve been going to this place for years. Both the Scarborough and downtown location. I was at the Scarborough location just the other day and was so disappointed at how little mock meat I was given. My food was mainly a stew with a bunch of soggy pumpkin on top. I paid $20 with tax! The owner served me and was very pleasant. The set up is bad, I couldn’t see the food choices like before. There is no way takeout food should cost this much. I have supported these guys at both locations and at local veg festivals, but sadly I will not be going back.
    9 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Selena D. 2 years ago on Google
    Ital Vital is a little gem! years ago a friend had catered a party from them and everything was so good, but I don't live nearby so I was happy to finally visit myself on the way to the beach in the bluffs. I ordered a small plate with quinoa, greens, pumpkin and asked the owner to add what his favourite was...he chose the cauliflower and it was nicely spiced. Also had the mango lemon juice so refreshing. As a vegan it's wonderful to have a Caribbean spot where everything on the menu is conducive to the lifestyle (usually can't eat at any other ones). Appreciate the authentic vibe and it's my new go-to for Caribbean food!
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chandru M. 2 years ago on Google
    I'd heard so much about this place through friends and social media and I finally had a chance to venture out to a side of Scarborough I don't frequent as much but man am I ever glad I made that little 30min trip. The food was unreal and the service and hospitality was as authentically Rastafarian as you'd expect. I got the soya fish curry, chickpea stew, cauliflower stew on top of Rice and peas+rasta pasta... Topped off with their bbq of the day plus plantains. Washed it all down with a grapefruit/ginger drink. These are the type of lunches that you have that make you feel good about what you just ate. Everything was made in house with plenty of flavour. The cheesecake for dessert was to die for 👌🏾. Will definitely be coming back and will also be recommending this to my friends!!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Patrick M. 10 months ago on Google
    First time but the food was incredible and tasty, I will order there next time . Great experience
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shane F. 1 year ago on Google
    Got a drumsticks combo and a small veggie plate. It was unbelievably good. I can’t wait to go back. The drumsticks have an amazing flavour. The fries were delicious and crispy. The small plate was the perfect portion size for me. I chose a few of the different stews on a base of noodles. I would 100% eat this exact same order again. I would like to try some of their fresh juice next time as well. It looked really good. This place is the real deal. Good vibes, amazing food. What more could you ask for?! Thank you on behalf of vegetarians everywhere.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Niloofar A. 1 year ago on Google
    5 stars because of the customer service and delicious food for take-out. If you are #vegan 🌱 or #vegetarian, this place is a great choice for you as they have different Caribbean veggie dishes every day of the week! I also tried their shake which was made from some nuts and dates added to it to make it sweet… in terms of portion size it is great as well, I got a small size and still could feed 2 pp.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Emma P. 2 years ago on Google
    The food was so unbelievably tasty and flavourful! I loved the meat alternative. Also, A1 customer service!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marie Emmanuelle B. 8 months ago on Google
    I liked the food I received! It is different from other Caribbean foods I have had. My sisters also enjoyed their food. We also liked their mango juice! I definitely recommend this establishment!!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Noora 5 months ago on Google
    Had the pleasure of trying their food at VegTO fest. It was very delicious!! Perfectly spiced, decent portion and very filling
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mike l. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is a winner every time we go your taste buds will be satisfied with out question. Food is always good people are amazing, chefs are fantastic 5 stars all day. Been coming here for years well worth the trip for delicious food.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Edgar 2 years ago on Google
    This is coming from a non-vegetarian Caribbean person and, let me tell you, the food is great! The flavors are delicious and the portions are quite filling... It is like when you are at a family gathering and all the moms bring their very own famous side dishes! I can see why people love this place and, I would definitely have it again.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Victoria R. 2 years ago on Google
    This place was amazing!!!! Completely delicious. We got the large combo and the chicken burger and neither disappointed. The vegan ribs? Delicious. The plaintains? Yum. The three stews? Healthy and mouth watering. What a find! Going to need to figure out how to spice fries the way they do here.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ana N. 2 years ago on Google
    Great plant based vegan food with variety of options. You can choose lunch option or order burger, vegan fish fillets, vegan desserts and smoothies. I love the vegan spareribs in my lunchbox.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 christon b. 1 year ago on Google
    Great vegan restaurant. I’m not vegan myself, but I gave it a try and I was amazing with all the flavour the food has. If I was able to eat vegan food this good all the time then switching would be easy lol. Highly recommend :)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 CEE E. 1 year ago on Google
    Simple, yet amazingly flavourful. Whenever I am in Scarborough, I have to make it a point to swing by! Whether you’re trying to eat healthier, or just looking for a different kinda meal. This place will not disappoint. OPEN UP IN DURHAM! :)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Oliver S. 1 year ago on Google
    Best vegan meal you can get in the east end - hands down. Maybe even the best meal? So tasty, so satisfying. Next time you’re flying down Pharmacy, stop in for some delicious Caribbean food. 11/10!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Traykin T. 2 years ago on Google
    This rating is more so for the customer service. Not the food. The past few weeks I've gone there. I have been very unhappy. The portion size have decreased SIGNIFICANTLY. You literally only get 3 pieces of the BBQ "meat alternative" and 1 scoop of each thing. Including the base. When I went back because I like how the food taste. I asked for the correct amount of portion because I got almost nothing. The little brown lady tried to gaslight me by telling the staff that was serving me that this was not true. She's telling me about my experience. I'm not sure where the Black man went. I think the owner. When he was there, the portions were amazing and the customer service was A1. Now I don't think I'll be back there due to that Indian lady.

  • 5/5 Dylan 3 months ago on Google New
    What else can I say? This is the best Carribean restaurant I ever eat at. When I walked in, the nice lady at the front was very friendly and to the point, and the service was great. The food was delicious and nutritious with many spices and herbs. Overall a 5 star restaurant because it's quick and convenient.

  • 5/5 Joy F. 6 months ago on Google
    The vibes are nice and the food is incredible. It's good when you have to question if its really vegan.

  • 5/5 Fiona F. 4 months ago on Google
    We have been wanting to try this restaurant out for years. We first tried Ital Vitals food at Veg Fest and the Yoga show many years ago....everything we tried at both shows were amazing. We finally went last weekend and were not disappointed. Everything was fresh and delicious. We got 2 small combos and got to try the chick peas, cauliflower, cabbage, pumpkin, bbq ribs and roti. Everything was so good, I especially loved the pumpkin. I can't wait to try some of the other food they serve. We didn't realize it was take out only so by the time we got the food home it was kinda cold. Even with it kinda cold everything still tasted amazing. If you go when the weather is good, they have a cute little spot to eat outside in the front of the restaurant with a couple of tables. The staff were very nice and helpful. The restaurant had great vibes and was very clean. If we lived closer, we would be regular customers going there all the time. Can't wait for our next visit.

  • 5/5 Min Min T. 7 months ago on Google
    Really well-balanced flavours in all the dishes! Everything I tried was lovely, not greasy or overly salted. They take great care in everything they make here.

  • 4/5 Polly A. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing Ital and veggie Indo-Caribbean style meals to choose from can never go wrong with the soup of the day and one of their amazing freshly made juices which is my go to items ((corn soup is mouthwatering and warming to the tummy)) Warm friendly staff whom treats you like family and very patient keeps me coming back for more.... Note:: if your unsure what to order ask for a sample of the stews and see which your taste buds prefer xoxo

  • 5/5 Jenessa A. 2 years ago on Google
    THE BEST vegan dessert I have ever had. It tasted just like regular carrot cake and I even had the rest of my family try it-they loved it! We will definitely be coming back!

  • 5/5 Shanaaz S. 2 years ago on Google
    Tried their food for the first time earlier today, and they did not disappoint. First off, the service was excellent, which is something I can rarely say for Caribbean establishments, so already a huge plus in my book. We each got a small dish with the 2 stews and spare ribs, a ginger carrot and tumeric juice and the coconut cream cake. Portions were huge (3 hrs later I'm still satisfied). It's such a good feeling to know you're eating clean and tasty food. Will definitely be back...it's quite a distance from us but totally worth it!

  • 3/5 Shimmi K. 9 months ago on Google
    I’m not sure why, but I didn’t love this place like everyone else seems to! I thought the portion size was great, but the dishes available on the day I went didn’t feel as fresh or quite as flavourful as I was expecting. I may have to give Ital Vital another chance and see if my opinion changes because I really wanted to love this place. However, the hot sauce was great and really helped, I recommend getting it if you can handle heat. Also, the small plate is more than enough food for most people, and comes at a great price.

  • 2/5 LIV J. 2 years ago on Google
    i came here for the bbq and was shocked at how much they charge for veggies and tofu. i also ordered extra bbq and was charge an extra $4 for 4 measly pieces of tofu. great taste...but def not worth it! i also had a piece of pepper that was black n bruised 🙄

  • 5/5 Merrian r. 2 years ago on Google
    I'm not even a vegan or a vegetarian for that matter but when I do decide to fast for spiritual reasons this makes it so much easier. Hands down amazing food everytime. So much flavor 👏🏽

  • 5/5 Justin J. 1 year ago on Google
    Gave a 1 star the first time, changed it to a 5 star today because wow , very fantastic food. Bbq ribs had good portion compared to before and cauliflower wings were good too. Was very very pleasantly surprised and happy I gave it a second chance.

  • 5/5 V J. 2 years ago on Google
    This is a vegetarian restaurant with very delicious meals. The servings are quite content and you may pick from a variety of toppings like vegetables, stewed peas, curry chick peas, etc. to go on top of noodles or rice of your choice or both with plantain and soya chunks. Very affordable prices for the portion you receive as regular or large order!

  • 4/5 Abhishek Pratap S. 2 years ago on Google
    Some of the choices they have are amazing. I liked this restaurant for the vegan food.

  • 5/5 Sarah C. 1 year ago on Google
    A nice vegan restaurant. If you want to eat on site there are not a lot of seats and it's outside, but it's worth it. You won't believe that the vegan bbq ribs are not meat! The food is great and the portions are worth the price and huge.

  • 5/5 Lisa M. 1 year ago on Google
    I love coming here for quick, nutritious take-out. The bbq ribs are sweet and saucy and all the stews flavourful. They even have desserts! The vanilla bean cake is my favourite. It's made by Sweets from the Earth. I also love that they use biodegradable take out boxes.

  • 5/5 Zanele C. 1 year ago on Google
    This vegan spot is absolutely incredible!! Amazing flavours and customer service and the portions are big enough for two meals even when you get the small! I’m in love and will be a regular for years to come! Check them out!

  • 5/5 Giancarlo B. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic service and AMAZING food. Best vegan food I’ve had in a while. Curry chickpeas and plant-based spareribs are unreal. Also, MAKE SURE TO ASK FOR HOT SAUCE! Goes so well with the plantain 😍

  • 5/5 Dustin P. 2 years ago on Google
    Ended up here while working in the area. I'm not vegetarian or vegan and this was delicious. Huge plate of food for a good price. Tried the rice and beans, bbq spare ribs, callaloo greens, curried chick peas and pumpkin. All great!

  • 5/5 Rebecca O. 2 years ago on Google
    I love this place. It's vegan Carribean food. All the food is like your mama made it herself for you, filled with love and taste. They are very friendly and have great customer service. I make a point to go there every time I'm in the area and I have never been disappointed.


Call +1 647-428-7432 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Halal food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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