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Some of the best non-cheap meals Toronto can give you

 1. 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
  11/11/2010 ROTD 11/30/2010 First to Review

Woodlot opened this weekend, and I had heard good things.

Most restaurants aren't ready / up to snuff in the first few weeks, let alone the first few days. Three of my most finely refined food lovers and I all left overly stuffed and totally…More »

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 2. Parts & Labour

1566 Queen St W
Toronto, ON M6R 1A3
(416) 588-7750

Categories: Bars, Canadian (New)

Neighbourhood: Parkdale

5.0 star rating
  Update - 4/4/2011

The best brunch in TO? I think so. I hesitate writing this because I don't really want to wait in line. Only Sundays. Excellent mix of quality/local ingredients and grease. Just do it. Nike.

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  • 5.0 star rating
    11/6/2010

    @partsnlabour Probably my favorite dining experience in TO so far.

    To be fair, our treatment was a… Read more »

 3. Marben

488 Wellington St W
Toronto, ON M5V 1E3
(416) 979-1990

Category: Canadian (New)

5.0 star rating
  4/4/2011 ROTD 5/15/2011

I was so happy to finally have tried @MarbenResto . For some reason my understanding of the place was way off - that it was a just another overpriced restaurant downtown.

This was one of the best meals I've had in Toronto. Rolled in on a Monday night…More »

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 4. Enoteca Sociale

1288 Dundas St W
Toronto, ON M6J 1X7
(416) 534-1200

Category: Italian

Neighbourhoods: Dufferin Grove, Little Portugal, Beaconsfield Village

5.0 star rating
  Update - 7/31/2010

Eno was fantastic last night.

Sat at the bar - and after a few weeks, the servers were now all on their A-game. Attentive and knew what they were talking about.

Had:
-The pear salad. A1 (perfect to accompany the OMG baked foccacia More »

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  • 3.0 star rating
    6/15/2010 First to Review

    Eno-Teca Sociale opened officially last night. It's by Chef Rocco- the dude behind Libretto and now… Read more »

 5. Splendido Restaurant

88 Harbord Street
Toronto, ON M5S 1G5
(416) 929-7788

Category: Italian

4.0 star rating
  11/12/2010

Best part of being in Splendido is being in Splendido.

Smart looking room + excellent service/way too knowledgeable wait-staff + plus good but not the greatest food = a pretty good time.

Sure, it's pricey- but if you've got a special occasion or want…More »

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 6. The Hoof Cafe - CLOSED

923 Dundas St W
Toronto, ON M6J 1W2
(416) 792-7511

Category: Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhoods: Little Italy, Trinity Bellwoods

5.0 star rating
  Update - 1/15/2011

Housemade sauerkraut +spaetzle, sausage, and two fried eggs with custom HP like sauce on side?

Brunch heaven. Better than you know what.

WAY BETTER.

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  • 4.0 star rating
    11/1/2010

    Went for a late Monday lunch, no line up.

    Split an order of Suckling Benny, Baked Beans and Links,… Read more »

 7. Sidecar

577 College St
Toronto, ON M6G 1B2
(416) 536-7000

Categories: Modern European, Canadian (New)

Neighbourhoods: Little Italy, Palmerston, Bickford Park

4.0 star rating
  7/12/2010

Second time to Sidecar in a few weeks- and it was very enjoyable.

+Patio = win
+Steak frites = win
+location=win
+interior = win

-risotto = risotto sucks can't blame sidecar
-Astica on the wine list (isn't this a 7 dollar bottle of wine we used to chug in…More »

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 8. The Senator

249 Victoria St
Toronto, ON M5B 1T8
(416) 364-7517

Category: Diners

Neighbourhood: Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  7/6/2010

First place I became a "regular" at in Toronto. Probably mostly (but not entirely) because it was the first place in Toronto I had a crush on one of the waitresses.

The breakfasts here are great- I'd usually go early morning before the rush, grab the…More »

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 9. Chiado

864 College St
Toronto, ON M6H 1A3
(416) 538-1910

Categories: Seafood, Portuguese

Neighbourhood: Dufferin Grove

5.0 star rating
  Update - 3/27/2012

Been back to Chiado a few times for special occasions and it's always amazing.

I recently stopped by for lunch (open 12-230 daily) and I think that's my new favorite. Generally if you're not going to be drinking too much wine and don't order an app,…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    8/31/2011

    Dining at Chiado was a pure delight.

    It was a pricey delight - but worth it. Treat yourself.

    The… Read more »


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