Hidden gems - Restaurants in Old Toronto, Canada not to miss (Updated April, 2024)

Hidden gems: Restaurants in Old Toronto

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Old Toronto. This list contains 718 places from Restaurant category.

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Pattycom Cafe & Bake Shop

Cafe

👍👍 The staff are exceptionally attentive and polite. The dish wear and presentation is delightful. I had a latte and panini and was very satisfied. They brought us complimentary Turkish tea. I definitely want to come for the experience again. Recommended 👍

5.00 (142 reviews) (~11.18 km from centre)

Dosa Eatery Courtice

South Indian restaurant

👍👍 We went to Dosa eatery for dinner and we thoroughly enjoyed it. We ordered different dosas and all of them were delicious. Portions were big compared to other dosa places we have been. All dishes were reasonably priced. You will notice that the staff really want you to have good time and enjoy food....

5.00 (140 reviews) (~53.9 km from centre)

Pizzeria Bros Hamilton (Hess Village)

Restaurant

👍👍 Went in on a Saturday evening for dinner, for the first time. Met the owner and chatted with her. She made the pizzas for my wife and I and they were amazing. Select from a menu of delicious pizzas or choose your own toppings. Dough is rolled in front of you. The thin crust pizza is approximately 11...

5.00 (139 reviews) (~59.37 km from centre)

7Spices Pockets at The Oshawa Markets

Fast food restaurant

👍👍 If you haven't had a 7Spice Pocket you are missing out on a culinary experience like no other! Don't call youself a foodie if you haven't had a jerk or Ackee pocket! Absolutely delicious!!! A perfect fusion of flavour. We've been buying pockets for the past 4 years for events and family functions,...

5.00 (137 reviews) (~49.47 km from centre)

Hoagies Heroes

Fast food restaurant

👍👍 Truly deserve the 5 stars!!! The chicken sandwich was juicy and flavourful! It MELTS in your mouth and is so delish. Grilled mushrooms, onion and peppers compliment the chicken beautifully for a balanced palette of flavor. So good that the sauce is not necessary, but their house sauce is very good....

5.00 (136 reviews) (~26.49 km from centre)

Chic Peas Veg

Vegan restaurant

👍👍 10/10 place. It was my first time having Ethiopian food and it did not disappointment. It's the only Ethiopian place uptown. Vegan food with flavour that packs a punch. The injera was soft and spongy. Ordered the sampler platter and it is restaurant quality (maybe even better). There were 4 types of...

5.00 (130 reviews) (~13.26 km from centre)

Tortilla ST.

Restaurant

5.00 (127 reviews) (~34.35 km from centre)

The Wow Zone

Restaurant

👍👍 Definitely the most authentic Indian food I’ve had in Canada, after having lived in India for about a year. Delicious, complex, and delightfully surprising flavours. The owners were super friendly and happy to answer our questions. Highly recommend.

5.00 (108 reviews) (~20.93 km from centre)

KW Empanadas

Food producer

👍👍 We absolutely love this place. The empanadas are a must try and has become a staple for us. My wife is a vegetarian and considering she has limited options at most places, this is a blessing for her. Gabriela is such a wonderful person and makes your experience so much better by throwing in somethin...

5.00 (99 reviews) (~91.69 km from centre)

Bob's Dogs

Restaurant

👍👍 When you go to Bob's, you don't just get hotdogs, you get memories. I remember the first time I laid eyes on sweet bobby, and the first time I put that sweet sausage in my mouth. Unforgettable.

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5.00 (97 reviews) (~69.17 km from centre)

Fiesta Empanada

Bakery

👍👍 I have been grabbing dishes from the Farmers Market on Saturdays for a couple years and finally made it down to the store front. Menu is small but they have their meals dialed in!! I highly recommend any of their rice bowls. The flavors are beyond description. This is easily my favourite South East...

5.00 (88 reviews) (~56.29 km from centre)

Danny's African Restaurant (Exquisite Nigerian delicacies)

African restaurant

5.00 (87 reviews) (~91.65 km from centre)

F.N. GOOD Burgers

Restaurant

5.00 (86 reviews) (~63.73 km from centre)

John's Burger

Hamburger restaurant

👍👍 I want to start saying how tasty and well made was everything that we tried. We could feel that was made with love and care. Good portions, friendly staff. Delicious burger! It is 10/10!

5.00 (83 reviews) (~7 km from centre)

Bakeolio

Cafe

👍👍 Dropped by this place two different times now, and delighted with the food from both times! I've now tried their macarons, one of their lattes, two of their soups, one of their sandwiches, and their newest offering of egg tarts. -[ROAST BEEF SANDWICH] $10.75 🥪 roast beef, cheese, egg, romaine let...

5.00 (80 reviews) (~21.62 km from centre)

odd duck | wine & provisions

Restaurant

👍👍 We splurged last night and the four of us shared 7 entrees, all but two of them being vegan. It was soooo delicious. My friend best summarized it as a “journey for the taste buds” and was it ever. The (since retired for the season after yesterday) pave was to die for, as was the tomato dish, eggpl...

5.00 (80 reviews) (~92.09 km from centre)

Oh!nest Café

Restaurant

👍👍 Captivated by the name I stopped by to get a quick bite and left with a well-done steak cheese sub and a mango&orange smoothie. Both gave me energy and strength to carry on with the day! Will be back next week for their unique selection of ice cream!!

5.00 (78 reviews) (~61.12 km from centre)

Fantasy Kitchen Co.

Fast food restaurant

👍👍 Unbelievably delicious food for very reasonable prices. Owner is a kind man hustling well. This new location should get business right now to give them a warm welcome to the neighborhood, and it is deserved as I was completely floored by the taste, quality, and price of this restaurant. (The samosas...

5.00 (67 reviews) (~2.2 km from centre)

Fraser Cooks

Cooking class

👍👍 I first found out about That Planted Fork through a friend who had attended one of Fraser's vegan cheese making workshops – which, first of all, HOW COOL IS THAT. I'm a fairly newbie vegan, although I've been vegetarian for over 5 years now. I ordered one of their pizza meal kits during covid in an...

5.00 (61 reviews) (~32.94 km from centre)

Jordan’s Homeside Pub

Pub

👍👍 Update: Loved it again. I’m from Nanaimo and am back in town for a family thing. I had my non vegan aunt and uncle here and the nachos were a hit. The plate of nachos was so big and covered in beans, impossible burger, cheeze, salsa, that we had to take most of our meals to go. My partner devoured t...

5.00 (54 reviews) (~57.21 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Restaurants in Old Toronto, Canada