Lao Lao Bar

Name: Lao Lao Bar
Address: 5 St Joseph St, Toronto, ON, Canada, M4Y 1Z3
Telephone: (647) 948-8018
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (930)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Laotian

5 St Joseph St, Toronto, ON M4Y 1Z3

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2 people

Apr 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 91 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Lively
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

We’re all about nourishing the senses, and allowing our guests to slow down, connect, revel together. We obsess over every detail and share authentic Lao hospitality and a space to experience something that is vibrant, transportive, and alive.

At Lao Lao Bar we seek to connect contemporary expressions of Lao culture and reinterpret our memories of home through sharing elevated food and drink, all viewed through the lens of Toronto.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Laotian, Thai
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(647) 948-8018
Website
http://www.laolaobar.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
5 St Joseph St, Toronto, ON M4Y 1Z3
Neighborhood
The Village
Cross street
Yonge St & St. Joseph St
Parking details
None
Public transit
Wellesley subway station
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Private Dining Experience
Multiple dates available
Private Dining Experience The private dining room is located off of our main dining room. There are velvet curtains as option for privacy. Booking Times: We offer two seating times, 5:00pm or 8:00pm. Menu Style: This private dining experience features a 12 course family style menu that showcases our house favourites. We are happy to accommodate most dietary restrictions. Sunday - Tuesday $65/person (minimum 10 people) Wednesday - Saturday $75/person (minimum 10 people) The above price does not include tax, gratuity, or beverages. Payment: Can be processed on one bill or split equally. Cancellation Fee: Please note that a $10/person cancellation fee will be applied if the reservation is canceled within 48 hours.

What 930 people are saying

Lao Lao Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Lao Lao Bar offers a "vibrant atmosphere" with "delicious, authentic Laotian cuisine." Highlights include "tapioca dumplings" and "drunken noodles." The venue features a "beautiful, eclectic decor" and "attentive service." While some found the restaurant loud, the "friendly staff" and "amazing food" make it a must-visit. Reservations are recommended.

930 Reviews

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Santana
New York City6 reviews
3.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
It’s a great place nice looking ! Service was good too! But the food was bland bland bland ! We got fried coconut rice, purple dumplings, papaya salad and shrimp drunken noodles. What we think was very good was the green curry only, delicious! I decided to leave this critique as an opportunity for the restaurant to continue working towards excellence because you guys have a really beautiful place. Cheers !
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Jennifer VIP
Toronto16 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As soon as you walk in the door, the energy, warmth and aromas greet you like a warm embrace. Service is excellent and we can't get enough of the DrunkenNoodles. Special touches like fresh flowers, friendly staff, and soft table lighting make every dinner an event. Highly recommend.
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Frederick
Toronto18 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Lao BBQ Chicken, Panang Curry and Beef Salad are excellent.
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Thao
Toronto1 review
2.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
I can provide video footage of us waving to servers with 2-3 server on the floor at the same time and none notice us. We thought we are invisible, until the point one of us have to stand up and go to the front of the store asking the host for help.
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Laurel VIP
Chicago11 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another lovely evening at Lao Lao. Such a fun atmosphere and the staff is great.
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Liloo
Toronto7 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were a group of 9 celebrating a birthday. Aside from me, no one had been before. They were all raving about the place and gave it a 10/10. Unanimously.
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Sig VIP
Toronto2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Highly recommend this restaurant. The food was superb and the service was excellent. This is a very busy restaurant and reservations are recommended.
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Peter VIP
San Francisco29 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Lao Lao is always tremendous food, fantastic value, and a lovely venue, which has made it very popular. This visit I booked a bit later than usual and was reserved two seats at the bar. While a big fan of the restaurant, the bar is a very different experience, you are very close to other guests, ultimately making it a communal experience. Additionally as much of the food a lot of the food is is family style, I found it a but cramped , so it was not my favorite experience, but in transparency I am not a big fan of eating at a bar, but thought I would give it a try. In general, I would suggest Lao Lao as an excellent restaurant but I would say plan early to ensure a table, as the bar experience is just lacking comparatively.
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Jonathan
Toronto3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious lao food for a reasonable price in an elegant fine dining setting. Fantastic cocktail drinks as well. Good vibes all around. What more could you ask for? Highly recommend!
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Mehul VIP
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding food and ambience. Service is slow. They need more wait staff and an additional bartender for their very large bar.
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Lao Lao Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 930 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Apr 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 91 times today

Experiences are available.

5 St Joseph St, Toronto, ON M4Y 1Z3

Additional information

Cross street
Yonge St & St. Joseph St
Neighborhood
The Village
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Laotian, Thai
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Public transit
Wellesley subway station
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.laolaobar.com/
Phone number
(647) 948-8018

Lao Lao Bar

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About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

Private Dining Experience

Menu

What 930 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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