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I'm always at a loss for where to take dates, or where to suggest when asked - which is stupid because I've been to some pretty magical places...

 1. Bestellen Restaurant

972 College St
Toronto, ON M6H 1A5
(647) 341-6769

Category: Modern European

Neighbourhood: Dufferin Grove

5.0 star rating
  4/16/2012

I thought Bestellen was going to be a spatzle serving German eatery, or at least that was the rumour prior to opening. It's not -- it's better.

Part steakhouse, part charcuterier: the oh-so meat-centric decor includes a huge windowed meat locker and…More »

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 2. Woodlot Bakery & Restaurant

293 Palmerston Ave
Toronto, ON M6J 2J3
(647) 342-6307

Categories: Canadian (New), Vegetarian

Neighbourhoods: Little Italy, Palmerston

5.0 star rating
  1/16/2011

Amazing! We took a 5:30 reservation a week in advance because that's all they had left, but we were determined to eat here and glad we took the time to plan in advance!

Upon first entering we were impressed by the warmth and the spaciousness... oh…More »

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 3. Frank's Kitchen

588 College Street
Toronto, ON M6G 1B3
(416) 516-5861

Category: Mediterranean

Neighbourhoods: Little Italy, Palmerston, Bickford Park

5.0 star rating
  10/5/2010

Loved it! What a great addition to the neighbourhood!
Our server was great. Really attentive and informative - I love when servers take the time to tell you about the food and the care that went into making it.

Also loved the free amuse bouche' that…More »

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 4. Kalendar Restaurant and Bistro

546 College St
Toronto, ON M6G 1B1
(416) 923-4138

Categories: Italian, Indian, Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhoods: Little Italy, Palmerston

4.0 star rating
  12/15/2010

I'm such a fan! This place never disappoints!

For starters it's lovely inside and out - In the winter it is perfectly festive and warm... in the summer their patio is covered by shade trees... this is the place to go to celebrate, or take a date or…More »

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 5. The Harbord Room

89 Harbord St
Toronto, ON M5S 1G4
(416) 962-8989

Category: Canadian (New)

4.0 star rating
  4/21/2010

Sticky toffee pudding!

The calamari was light and crisp, the Cobb salad was decent... BUT the sticky toffee pudding was the true star.

Nice atmosphere, great location, good service! Our waitress made me sangria despite it's absence on the menu.

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 6. OddFellows - CLOSED

936 Queen St W
Toronto, ON M6J 1G6
(416) 534-5244

Category: Canadian (New)

Neighbourhoods: Niagara, West Queen West, Trinity Bellwoods

4.0 star rating
  12/2/2010

The perfect place for a fall date!

I'd been in the summer and remember enjoying the steak tartare and mussels - clearly I'd forgotten (or not taken advantage of) the beautiful contemporary fireplace that hangs from the ceiling... or the long communal…More »

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