Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in Old Toronto

OpenTable

Updated June 05, 2025

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Dublin Calling

4.8

4.8 (25)

CAN$30 and under

Pub

Entertainment District

About the restaurant

Toronto’s Sports Headquarters!
Our team is passionate about sports, good times and creating a fun atmosphere for our guests. At Dublin Calling, we invite you to stop by for an after-work drink, catch any sports game on our 20+ big screen TVs, indulge in a menu filled with tasty pub grub, crush a night of trivia, or even challenge your friends with our dart lanes.

BE YOUR OFFICE HERO & bring your colleagues out for your next corporate social! With long communal tables catering to groups of all sizes, pitchers, towers & platters perfect for sharing. Plus all the fun extras like games, projector, sound system, DJ, and a dance floor. Make your next event a memorable one at Dublin Calling.

Table reservations will be held for 15 minutes, please reach out to us if you are running late to your reservation!

Please note that our venue is 19+.

Top review

Paulo

Dined on May 31, 2025

Awesome place mainly the manager very nice and helped me a lot with my reservation!!!

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Experience

Ladies Night!

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Saturday Shenanigans!

Sushi Yugen - Toronto

4.9

4.9 (116)

CAN$51 and over

Japanese

Entertainment District

About the restaurant

Sushi Yūgen offers an authentic omakase experience, crafted by Head Chef Kyohei Igarashi, who brings expertise from Tokyo, mastering both kaiseki and sushi, including leading a Michelin-starred omakase counter.

Our restaurant features two dining experiences: an 8-seat Chef’s counter (Wed-Sat) and a 12-seat main sushi counter (Mon-Sat), each with unique menus.

Located in Toronto’s financial district, Sushi Yūgen embraces Japanese minimalism and wabi-sabi, celebrating beauty in imperfection and nature’s cycles. Our name, Yūgen, signifies ‘profound mystery and beauty,’ reflecting our philosophy.

Top review

James

Dined on Jun 12, 2025

98$ omakase was really worth it. I highly recommend the uni on top at the end!

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Experience

Sushi Omakase Lunch - $80/person

Experience

Sushi Omakase Dinner - $98/person

Experience

Head Chef's Kaiseki-Inspired Omakase - $275/guest

Tutti Matti

4.8

4.8 (1333)

CAN$51 and over

Italian

Entertainment District

About the restaurant

Tutti Matti serves traditional, authentic Tuscan cuisine, prepared using only fresh seasonal ingredients. We also feature a wood fired pizza oven .
Everything is made in-house, including our fresh bread and pastas. Some dishes are permanent productions of our kitchen — gnudi, pinci, pappardelle, tagliatelle. Others are more seasonal, like stuffed zucchini flowers in the summers and polpetta and hearty soups in the winter. From day one, we have served venison, wild boar, fennel pork sausage and we love to produce delectable trays of antipasto, which change seasonally and daily (sometimes even mid‐service!)
Discover a great list of Italian wines, carefully selected to match the flavors and spirit of Tuscan food.
Tutti Matti has been hailed by critics and received both local and national awards, including the prestigious 2009 "L'Eccio D'Oro" for Osteria of the Year (an award previously

Top review

James

Dined 4 days ago

Always a great experience. Chef / Owner - Alida makes you feel valued!

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Popular dish

Pappardelle

Uncle Tony's

4.7

4.7 (323)

CAN$30 and under

Italian

Financial District

About the restaurant

Authentic Italian Food in the St. Lawrence Market area

Top review

Janice

Dined 4 days ago

As usual the dinner was delicious, service was fantastic and the service was impeccable.

The Morning After

4.7

4.7 (108)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Breakfast

Entertainment District

About the restaurant

We have all been through a rough night and woken up to certain food cravings or wanted to keep the party going. Here at The Morning After, we would like to offer you the cure to all your problems; whether it be our elevated brunch menu items, our boozy bottle service and fun cocktail experiences, or our comfortable environment where you can rely on us to make you feel good about rolling straight out of bed. No judgement here!

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vadaVIP

Dined on Jun 13, 2025

Best spot in Toronto , we had a time and the food was great!

Red Lobster - Toronto - Dundas St.

4.6

4.6 (125)

CAN$30 and under

Seafood

Financial District

About the restaurant

Elevate your day at Red Lobster, where fun meets fancy and every meal is a celebration.
Whether you’re marking a special occasion or treating yourself or your crew, Red Lobster is the perfect place to enjoy all your seafood favourites. Dive into our signature shrimp, wild-caught lobster and crab, and more. Plus, a variety of fish and popular non-seafood items like our Cajun Chicken Linguini Alfredo.
Looking for a showstopper? Create Your Own Ultimate Feast or select a Live Maritime Lobster straight from the tank. Or explore our Daily Deals with a different special available each weekday at a price you’ll love. Toast the day with Signature Cocktails including Shrimp Caesars and Main Deck Margarita Flights to make any moment feel festive. You won’t want to miss our newest menu items or special promotions like Lobsterfest and Crabfest. Reserve online today.
Group Dining, To Go, or Catering options available. For parties of 11+, please call the restaurant.

Top review

Robbie

Dined on Jun 9, 2025

Were given a basket complimentary biscuits to start and within minutes of finishing there was a new fresh warm batch. Same with our finished Cola's. Had the ultimate feast i think it was called, delicious, very ambitious but finished it in the end. Definitely a new regular

Za Cafe Pizzeria and Bar

4.8

4.8 (207)

CAN$30 and under

Pizzeria

Financial District

About the restaurant

INSPIRED BY THE NEAPOLITAN STYLE PIZZA, OUR GOAL IS TO BRING PREMIUM FAST FIRED PIZZA WITH LOCAL FLAVOURS TO OUR CUSTOMERS. HANDCRAFTED BY OUR PIZZAIOLOS WITH QUALITY INGREDIENTS AND COOKED IN A RECORD TIME OF 90 SECONDS IN OUR FAST FIRED CUSTOM-MADE OVEN. OUR SIGNATURE FOOD MENU ALSO INCLUDES PASTA AND APPETIZERS WHICH INCORPORATES TORONTO’S MELTING POT OF FLAVORS AND ENGINEERED TO APPEASE THE TASTE BUDS OF ALL OUR LOCAL CUSTOMERS. CAFE AND COCKTAIL MENU IS SURE TO GO HAND IN HAND WITH OUR SIGNATURE FOOD MENU.

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RobertVIP

Dined on May 26, 2025

We went there for an early dinner and were lucky to be able to snag the happy hour specials. Ordered one Margherita Za and one Island Za at half price. Both pizzas had that wonderful char to it. Delicious. No crumbs or leftovers.

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4.8

4.8 (631)

CAN$51 and over

Sushi

Entertainment District

About the restaurant

JaBistro is a Japanese restaurant that is located in downtown Toronto, mere blocks away from Roy Thompson Hall and Nathan Phillips Square. The modern and sleek restaurant offers indoor as well as outdoor seating in the late spring and summer months. JaBistro is a contemporary space that is decorated with brick accent walls, booth style seating, sophisticated dim lighting and an oversized bar.

Guests of JaBistro enjoy the multitude of options available on the lengthy menu. Well-known choices include Salmon Oshizushi, Lobster Miso Soup, Kama, Ebi Oshizushi and Wagyu Oshizushi. The restaurant offers lunch, dinner along with an impressive list of wine and drinks.

Top review

Sari

Dined 3 days ago

Incredible experience - we took our 5 year old son - he said, "best sushi and best restaurant ever!"

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4.5

4.5 (12)

CAN$30 and under

Thai

Entertainment District

About the restaurant

Tha Phae Tavern brings the vibrant spirit of Chiang Mai’s iconic Tha Phae Gate to downtown Toronto.
Located at 221 Richmond St. W., this drink and snack bar blends traditional Thai flavours with modern flair in a fun, casual setting. Co-founded by Chef Nuit and Jeff Regular (PAI, Kiin, Chaiyo, Sukhothai), the tavern offers Thai-inspired bar snacks, handcrafted cocktails, and two private karaoke rooms in the Rod Daeng Karaoke Bar.
Inspired by the energy of Thai night markets and backpacker culture, Tha Phae Tavern is a welcoming hub for locals, travellers, and food lovers to gather, celebrate, and share stories.

Top review

Geoff

Dined 2 days ago

Went to Tha Phae with good friends and managed to hit the last half hour of happy hour and the place.was.packed and on the noisy side due to the concrete floor. No problem, the drinks were cold, the food delicious and the staff very helpful and attentive. We had a great time and it definitely got quieter after happy hour but the food and drinks stayed yummy. We would definitely go back.

LANO – The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto

4.9

4.9 (37)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

Financial District

About the restaurant

Welcome to LANO - a charming twist on "Milano", where the essence of Milan’s fashion-forward style and Northern Italy’s rich culture, blend seamlessly, in the heart of Toronto’s vibrant Entertainment District.

Discover the Ritz-Carlton Toronto’s new cafè and wine bar for an authentic taste of Italian sophistication and warmth. Delight in a Chef-curated menu featuring simple, fresh ingredients paired with a Master Sommelier-selected wine list. It’s a match made in heaven.

Whether you're grabbing a quick espresso al volo, enjoying a light lunch with friends, or sipping on a late-evening wine in good company, LANO infuses every moment with Italian flare and a personal touch, offering you a chic and inviting escape from early morning to late evening.

Top review

Sofia

Dined on May 8, 2025

It’s the perfect spot to hit before the show! The staff were polite and service was quick and flowed. food was delicious!!

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Experience

T 'n' T Evenings

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