Natasha’s guidebook
Food scene
This fantastic Izakaya is located steps from the airbnb. It has amazing takoyaki and authentic Japanese dishes.
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Guu Izakaya
1314 Queen St WThis fantastic Izakaya is located steps from the airbnb. It has amazing takoyaki and authentic Japanese dishes.
This French Bistro is great for weekend brunch or an evening price fixed menu that is reasonably priced. We love the lamb and tartiflette.
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Le Baratin
1600 Dundas St WThis French Bistro is great for weekend brunch or an evening price fixed menu that is reasonably priced. We love the lamb and tartiflette.
The best cookies in the city. They are stuffed with almost anything you could desire.
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Craig's Cookies
1332 Queen St WThe best cookies in the city. They are stuffed with almost anything you could desire.
Restaurant Le Phénix
1263 Queen St WAnother great French restaurant featuring sharing plates.
Hanmoto
2 Lakeview AveAsian fusion bar with interesting cocktails.
Smokehouse with exceptional brisket located in the quaint neighbourhood of Roncesvalles.
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Barque Smokehouse
299 Roncesvalles AveSmokehouse with exceptional brisket located in the quaint neighbourhood of Roncesvalles.
Amazing Korean BBQ located in Little Korea. The beef bulgogi is exceptional and the owners really go out of their way to ensure you are having a good time.
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Korean Village Restaurant
628 Bloor St WAmazing Korean BBQ located in Little Korea. The beef bulgogi is exceptional and the owners really go out of their way to ensure you are having a good time.
This is an Eastern Mediterranean restaurant with some of the best food in the city. Get the eggplant and dumplings as they are some of the best dishes I've ever had.
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Byblos
11 Duncan StThis is an Eastern Mediterranean restaurant with some of the best food in the city. Get the eggplant and dumplings as they are some of the best dishes I've ever had.
Delicious Spanish tapas on College St. Their basque cake will blow your mind.
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Bar Isabel
797 College StDelicious Spanish tapas on College St. Their basque cake will blow your mind.
This spot is about a 15 minute walk from the airbnb on the iconic Ossington strip. They have amazing authentic Cuban food.
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La Cubana
392 Roncesvalles AveThis spot is about a 15 minute walk from the airbnb on the iconic Ossington strip. They have amazing authentic Cuban food.
Gia Restaurant
1214 Dundas Street WestUnreal vegetarian forward dishes. The risotto is incredible!
Large and delicious portions for reasonable prices.
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Country Style Hungarian Restaurant
450 Bloor Street WestLarge and delicious portions for reasonable prices.
Mamakas Taverna
80 Ossington AveDelicious greek food in a cozy setting.
Amazing Thai food on college. I love the massaman and panang curry!
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Imm Thai Kitchen
651 College StAmazing Thai food on college. I love the massaman and panang curry!
Fantastic coffee and bakery. The rosemary and sesame focaccia is a must try!
SAM JAMES COFFEE BAR - BROCK
Fantastic coffee and bakery. The rosemary and sesame focaccia is a must try!
Top notch wood fired pizzas are served here. My personal favourite is the Roncy.
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Pizzeria Defina
321 Roncesvalles AveTop notch wood fired pizzas are served here. My personal favourite is the Roncy.
Tumi Dumpling House
Great Chinese dumplings with generous portions.
Huge and delicious roti and butter chicken for a very reasonable price.
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Mother India
1456 Queen St WHuge and delicious roti and butter chicken for a very reasonable price.
Art Gallery in the front, speakeasy in the back through a velvet curtain with great cocktails.
Cry Baby Gallery
1468 Dundas St WArt Gallery in the front, speakeasy in the back through a velvet curtain with great cocktails.
Great beer and yummy food in an industrial setting.
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Blood Brothers Brewery Tap Room
165 Geary AveGreat beer and yummy food in an industrial setting.
Superpoint
184 Ossington AvePizza and pasta in a cozy atmosphere.
Some of the best beer in the city. They specialize in their sours and iconic "Jelly King" beer.
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Bellwoods Brewery
124 Ossington AveSome of the best beer in the city. They specialize in their sours and iconic "Jelly King" beer.
Seven Lives
72 Kensington AveAmazing, large tacos. The gobernador taco is my favourite.
Great spot for a glass (or bottle) of wine. The back patio is a greenhouse that is open year round.
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Bar Piquette
1084 Queen St WGreat spot for a glass (or bottle) of wine. The back patio is a greenhouse that is open year round.
Tasty and authentic Mexican food. Their spicy margaritas and enchiladas are my favourites.
La cantina del pueblo
Tasty and authentic Mexican food. Their spicy margaritas and enchiladas are my favourites.
Indie Alehouse
2876 Dundas St WDelicious fried chicken and great beer selection.
Daves Hot Chicken
Yummy take-away fried chicken. I recommend the medium as hot is extremely spicy.
RUDY
619 College StTasty smashburgers.
Aanch
259 Wellington St WTasty indian food with friendly staff.
Delicious pizza and pasta. The mushroom pasta is incredible.
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Piano Piano Restaurant
88 Harbord StDelicious pizza and pasta. The mushroom pasta is incredible.
Sukhothai
1442 Dundas St WTheir green curry is sooo creamy and delicious!
Very tasty Mexican food with half priced margaritas and great specials from 4-7pm. I love their spicy habernaro margaritas- they're only $6.50 when on special! The barbacoa quesadilla, chorizo huarache and street corn are very tasty.
La Chingada
Very tasty Mexican food with half priced margaritas and great specials from 4-7pm. I love their spicy habernaro margaritas- they're only $6.50 when on special! The barbacoa quesadilla, chorizo huarache and street corn are very tasty.
Neighborhoods
A trendy street with great restaurants and bars from Dundas West south to Queen Street.
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Ossington Avenue
Ossington AvenueA trendy street with great restaurants and bars from Dundas West south to Queen Street.
Lots of cute above ground and below ground bars to grab a drink.
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Dundas Street West
Dundas Street WestLots of cute above ground and below ground bars to grab a drink.
An eclectic neighbourhood with unique shops and restaurants. Definitely a must see in Toronto.
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Kensington Market
An eclectic neighbourhood with unique shops and restaurants. Definitely a must see in Toronto.
Industrial area turned hipster haven. The street is flanked with breweries and restaurants inside converted industrial garages.
Geary Ave, Toronto, ON, i-Canada
Industrial area turned hipster haven. The street is flanked with breweries and restaurants inside converted industrial garages.
Sightseeing
Great park with pretty ponds and trails. The homes surrounding the park are a sight to see as well.
High Park
1873 Bloor Street WestGreat park with pretty ponds and trails. The homes surrounding the park are a sight to see as well.
cocktails
Is a must for cocktails only if you visit the speakeasy portion. I believe if you ask to see the "wine cellar" they will let you through. Not worth it otherwise.
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Coffee Oysters Champagne
214 King St WIs a must for cocktails only if you visit the speakeasy portion. I believe if you ask to see the "wine cellar" they will let you through. Not worth it otherwise.
Sweaty Betty's
13 Ossington AveDive-bar vibes for beers in the unique back patio.
LA REV
2848 Dundas St WMexican with great live music! Try to go early to get a seat.