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1. L'Angolo Partenopeo
The owners are from Naples and know how to do Neapolitan pizza right. Prices are quite reasonable: €4.00 - €8.50 for large size individual pizzas. I had the quattro stagioni, which was wonderful. Highly recommended if you are in Beinasco and crave…More »
2. Thai Country Kitchen
Toronto, ON M5T
(416) 977-5999
Category:
Thai
Neighbourhoods: Chinatown, Kensington Market, Downtown Core
Great little Thai sport whose prices average about 25% less than most Thai restaurants. The food was terrific, sufficiently spicey as other reviewers mentioned and also not as much sugar as in most Thai places, which I assume is more authentic. Tom…More »
3. Siam Princess - CLOSED
Etobicoke, ON M8V 1K5
(416) 252-8424
Category:
Thai
Neighbourhoods: Etobicoke, New Toronto
Revisited last night and service was much more prompt. Ordered different dishes and all were delicious. I have to say this is one of the best Thai places I have been. Upping to five stars and highly recommending it.
BTW, I had the chicken with…More »
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1/15/2010
I would give this place five stars if they could get their kitchen and service moving at a little… Read more »
4. Tacos El Asador
Toronto, ON M6G 1L2
(416) 538-9747
Category:
Latin American
Neighbourhoods: Koreatown, Palmerston, Bickford Park, Seaton Village
We tried this place based on Yelp and liked it even better than El Trompo. The tacos are cheap, great tasting, and come in about six choices of fillings. Great quesadillas too. Looking forward to coming back and perhaps trying the posole or the…More »
5. Madras Masala
Toronto, ON M6G 1L7
(647) 342-4359
Category:
Indian
Neighbourhoods: Christie Pits, Bickford Park
Upping to five stars. Everything on return visits has been equally good. Madras chicken is a great non-vegitarian entree.
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8/11/2009
Great dosas with a lot of variety. Sambar and three chutneys included. I had the chillicheese… Read more »
6. Chutneys Fine Indian Cuisine
This Indian restaurant is a bit more formal than many, with a storefront decorated in elegant gold and white. It is also a little more expensive than some. But that is due to both the superlative cooking and the enormous portions.
The chicken…More »
7. Kamasutra Indian Restaurant & Wine Bar
Toronto, ON M4G 3B4
(416) 489-4899
We ate here due to a Grupon coupon that we purchased, as it is a bit far from out West End home. But we will certainly come back.
The large room is comfortable and accommodating, with indented black upper walls to cleverly give the impression of…More »
8. Echo Sushi
Toronto, ON M4S 1Z9
(416) 322-8861
Category:
Sushi Bars
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant and Davisville
My partner and I love Echo. The sushi is very fresh and the AYCE menu is quite extensive, with many creative maki. Teriyaki is also excellent here. The tempura is crisp and tasty. Brown rice maki is also on the AYCE menu for a change of pace.
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9. La Bruschetta Restaurant
Were here last night treating a friend to dinner.
This is not a cheap restaurant, but the food is first rate. Traditional Italian (not updated or North American Italian) with a seeming emphasis on dishes from central Italy (Lazio, Umbria, etc.)
I…More »
10. Kim Kim Restaurant
Toronto, ON M1P 2L1
(416) 757-8300
Categories:
Halal,
Asian Fusion
Neighbourhood: Scarborough
Have now been back several times. Truly a delightful little restaurant.
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3/31/2011
We had not had Hakka food before and tried it based on Shawn's recommendation. While it is a bit… Read more »
11. Aahar
Really terrific North Indian food with large portions at low prices. Chicken Tikka Masala was the best I've ever had, biryanis also stand out and vegetarian dishes are very good as well. Modest storefront manages a lovely warm feeling inside. Very…More »
12. Genghis Khan Mongolian Grill
Sister restaurant to the Great Khan in Markham (see my review of that as menu and offerings are similar). We liked this one more as it is a bit less barnlike and the service was nicer. Food seemed just a tad better as well.
13. Tre Mari Bakery
Toronto, ON M6E 1C2
(416) 654-8960
Categories:
Caterers,
Delis,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Corso Italia
Just an addendum: My partner just returned from a trip to Italy as said that the canollis he had in Naples paled in comparison to this place.
They should be called "La Regina di Canolli"
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6/25/2010
Just what an old fashioned Italian bakery / deli should be. Canollis to die for - shells crisp and… Read more »
14. The Copper Chimney
Got here at about 7 PM on a weekday and there was a table wait shortly after we were seated. I can understand why. The food is terrific.
Indian restaurant standards for the most part and prices perhaps a tad cheaper at dinner than some other Indian…More »
15. Bow Thai Restaurant
Ordered once and ate in once. We liked the food and did not have any problems with messed up orders, but delivery was very slow.
The restaurant itself is quite small and appears to do mostly a delivery and takeout business. However the small space…More »
16. Tom Yam Goong
Wonderful Thai food with perfect seasoning and nice presentation. Good menu variety with some northern Thai dishes. Very friendly service. Worth a ride to Kanata!
17. Golden Thai Restaurant
Toronto, ON M5C 2G3
(416) 868-6668
Category:
Thai
Neighbourhoods: Corktown, Downtown Core
Recently returned for a group event. Not only did everything go perfectly but they brought a cake cutter for a brought-in cake.
Fed 9 people for $200!
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6/14/2011
The close-to-downtown location and somewhat elaborate decor hint that the prices might be high, but… Read more »
18. India's Taste
Nice to find an Indian Buffet serving dinner not far from me. For a great price, too, as others mentioned.
On top of everything, the food, while not extraordinary, is very good. Lots of veggies offerings plus fish during our visit as well as various…More »
19. The 3 Olives - CLOSED
This should be a first choice for an mid to slightly upscale Italian restaurant . Don't be put off by strip mall location or bar-like exterior - itt is huge inside with a lot of seating options. Nice free appetizer of mixed olives. Gracious and…More »
20. Nana Vetta's East
Great little breakfast and lunch spot in a depressing looking strip mall. Avoid high Naples prices here and fill up for a day on one of their fabulous five egg omelets. Old fashioned diner type service. Service prompt; kitchen a bit slow.
Next…More »
21. Walker Bros Original Pancake House
I've been going to Walker Brothers for special treat breakfasts for well over 20 years. Everything is top notch, almost consistently. I usually take guests from out of town here for breakfast. Particularly good are the spinach crepes, the…More »
22. Shaw's Crab House
Chicago, IL 60611
USA
(312) 527-2722
Categories:
Seafood,
Sushi Bars
Neighbourhood: Near North Side
This is my favorite place in Chicago to celebrate a special occasion (more pricey than this is out of my range). All of the seafood is always first rate, the servers are not only polite but very knowledgeable about fish, and the key lime pie and…More »
23. Soyka
NIce midscale restaurant with industrial look decor. We were suggested this by our hosts for my birthday dinner and could not have been more pleased. All of the food was delicious and well prepared. Run cake with rum raisin ice cream was a desset…More »
24. Noodles Party
Chicago, IL 60630
USA
(773) 205-0505
Categories:
Thai,
Chinese,
Vietnamese
Neighbourhood: Albany Park
Please, please patronize this place -- it is exactly the type of establishment we need in the Mayfair/North Mayfair area.
The menu here is larger than most noodle houses with a little bit of almost every Asian cuisine. On my two visits I tried the…More »
25. China Cafe
They do not speak a lot of English, so bring a Cantonese speaker!
Dim Sum here is fabulous. My Hong Kong Chinese friend says its better than what you get in Hong Kong. The items are mostly made on premises and unlike some other Dim Sum places are…More »
26. Hourglass Tavern
New York, NY 10036
USA
(212) 265-2060
Categories:
Lounges,
American (New)
Neighbourhoods: Hell's Kitchen, Midtown West, Theater District
We were taken to this Litte Restaurant by a friend while visiting New York. What a deal! Three course meal (I had first-rate fish) with an extra complimentary appetizer for $18. Friendly and polite service and very near theaters.
27. Your Choice Thai Cuisine - CLOSED
Excellent choice for Thai food in the northern suburbs. Portions are very generous and they have a wide variety of selections. Curries are especially good here. Atmosphere is non-descript, but that is not the attraction. Prices are very…More »
28. Arya Bhavan
Chicago, IL 60659
USA
(773) 274-5800
Categories:
Vegetarian,
Indian,
Pakistani
Neighbourhood: West Rogers Park
The attraction here is the vegetarian buffet, which is very generous and includes both North and South Indian dishes, though primarily the former. Contrary to the previous reviews, I find the food to be perfectly spiced and delicious. The owner is…More »
29. Papa Nick's Pasta & Pizza
This is one of those homey little pizza/Italian restaurants often found in strip shopping malls in the Eastern part of the US but not as common in the Midwest where we live. What distinguishes this place is extremely good food at very low prices for…More »
30. Pasta D'Arte Trattoria Italiana
Chicago, IL 60646
USA
(773) 763-1181
Category:
Italian
Neighbourhood: Norwood Park
Great find in an area with a dearth of restaurants! Plain, but intimate space with indoor/outdoor seating. Unusual arrangement with kitchen in front so you can look into it from street before entering.
We ordered tilapia with lemon sauce and…More »
31. Noodle Zone
Chicago, IL 60640
USA
(773) 293-1089
Wonderful Thai food and great sushi at reasonable prices. The all-you-can eat sushi early bird special is a wonderful buy if you can catch the time. Thai food is very well prepared and the Tom Ka Kai is ouitstanding. Sushi is extremely fresh,…More »
32. Buk Chang Dong Soon Tofu
Toronto, ON M6G 1L3
(416) 537-0972
Category:
Korean
Neighbourhoods: Koreatown, Palmerston, Bickford Park
Great bargain - every one of the nine menu combination items is less the $8.50 and soda is only $.88. Portions are just the right size. Relishes my be a tad bland for some but are very tasty.
Simple, fast, very friendly and they do it right.
33. Charcoal Delights
Chicago, IL 60625
USA
(773) 583-0056
Categories:
Hot Dogs,
Burgers,
American (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: North Park
Old fashioned burger and fast food joint is a better alternative to eating across the street at McDonald's. I am very fond of their charcoal chicken sandwiches and their patty melts. Fries are good though not unusual. They bring food to your…More »
34. Restaurant La Strega Du Village
What a bargain! I had a table d'hote there this weekend as the place was recommended by a friend we were visiting. Nice atmosphere with red walls and vintage swing-era music playing. I got a salad, a HUGE main dish and coffee for $14.95.
The table…More »
35. Green Forest Churrascaria
I have not tried the Brazilian steak houses in Chicago as their prices seem a bit hight for my budget. But at $28.80 a person, this place was in range. The meat variety was very large and of very high quality and the appetizer and salad bar…More »
36. Basha
Very nice little pita/felafel/gyros stand tucked into a small strip mall. Family owned and friendly service. I think their kebobs are actually better than Pita Inn's. Service can be a bit slow at times.
37. Al's Italian Beef
Niles, IL 60714
USA
(847) 647-1577
Categories:
American (Traditional),
Burgers,
Hot Dogs
Neighbourhood: Forest Glen
New storefront location of the ever-popular Al's in the Touhy shopping strip. Good place to stop for a lunch while hitting the malls here. This location has full seating. Varied menu with other options besides Italian Beef and Italian Sausages. …More »
38. Evergreen Restaurant
Do not even think of going here unless you bring a Cantonese speaker. The Chinese menu is authentically Cantonese and much cheaper than the English one. One item on both is the Crispy Chicken, which is a nice change from stir fry and a traditional…More »
39. Great Khan Mongolian Grill
While there is a chain of lower end "Great Khan's" in the States, mostly in California, it does not appear this place and its other location, Genghis Khan, are related.
The weekend dinner price is 22.99 a person with no extra charges other than…More »
40. Edelweiss Restaurant
Concur with other reviewers. Nice place for German food and some oom-pah music, with a great beer stein collection. Also would highly recommend the roast duck. This place is a good spot to go to liven up a bleak November evening; I don't think I'd…More »
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