Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in Toronto

OpenTable

Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for the best restaurants that are the best neighborhood gems in Toronto? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Leela Indian Food Bar (Gerrard) - Top Indian Restaurant In Toronto

5.0

5 (28)

CAN$30 and under

Indian

Greenwood-Coxwell

About the restaurant

Our menu reflects our dedication to both innovation and tradition, offering a diverse selection of dishes that artfully blend traditional Indian flavors with contemporary culinary trends. Each dish is meticulously crafted using fresh, locally sourced ingredients to provide an unforgettable dining experience.
Whether you dine in our warm, inviting atmosphere or enjoy our cuisine from the comfort of your home, we strive to elevate every aspect of your experience. With convenient pickup options at any of our nearby locations and seamless online delivery through trusted partners, savoring the flavors of Leela has never been easier.
Join us on a culinary journey to India, where every bite is infused with passion and every moment is a celebration of leela – divine play.

Top review

Ronan

Dined on Aug 23, 2024

Incredibly authentic Indian food with a modern flair. The decor is bright and playful, and staff are so courteous and helpful. We'll definitely be coming back soon!

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Experience

Free Dessert For Each Guest!

Wild Chicory

4.9

4.9 (76)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Canadian

Yonge and Eglinton

About the restaurant

Cozy restaurant and patio in Midtown Toronto with a dinner & drinks menu focused on elevating the freshest ingredients.

Top review

Carl

Dined 7 days ago

Really enjoyed the personal touch. Excellent food and service.

Il Ponte

4.8

4.8 (534)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

Leslieville / Riverdale

About the restaurant

Ponte opens its doors in one of Toronto’s fastest growing, and most diverse neighbourhoods with a simple mission: To be a dependable local establishment that serves and grows with the families, businesses and residents of Riverside and Toronto proper. We invite you to join us in celebrating great food and culture at our new home at the eastern foot of the Queen St. Bridge. Our belief is that great service and delicious food is paramount to the dining experience. We hope to exceed your expectations. Il Ponte offers both a fast casual encounter as well as a leisurely affair.

Our fresh thinking on Italian cuisine is present in our seasonal menu dishes as well as in our many fresh made daily specials. By using local ingredients and importing authentic Italian products Il Ponte achieves our unique brand of ‘La Cucina Italiana’. Every dish aims to provide inspiration and palatial pleasure.

Top review

Joelle

Dined 6 days ago

We went to celebrate our parents birthday ! The owner and the beautiful staff took care of us like king and queens . Thank you !

Donna's

4.8

4.8 (33)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary European

The Junction

About the restaurant

Donna’s is an all-day restaurant that starts off with breakfast sandwiches then transitions to lunch with a menu of sandwiches, salads, & small dishes. For dinner, the focus is on shared, family-style plates with a diverse influence of seasonal offerings. To accompany the food, we offer a wide array of beverage offerings, from natural wine, to cocktails & local beers. We accept reservations & walk-ins. We are also available for pick-up through Ambassador!

Top review

victorvip

Dined 3 days ago

So much love and soul in this place Can’t recommend enough

Trio Ristorante & Pizzeria

4.7

4.7 (717)

CAN$30 and under

Italian

Yonge and Lawrence

About the restaurant

The heart of Toronto is proud to showcase a warm, family-owned restaurant such as Trio. The cozy and inviting atmosphere is perfect for an intimate get together as well as a corporate event or holiday celebration. Warmed by a custom made wood-burning oven, this restaurant is a perfect place to spend the night.

With countless toppings to choose from, every pizza is prepared before your eyes with fresh ingredients and a level of ingenuity only found after years of family tradition and tireless effort. The last link between the chef and the customer is the genuine wood-burning oven, rarely found in modern restaurants. Please visit our website www.triopizzeria.ca

Top review

Sinan

Dined 6 days ago

Cozy ambience, amazing food, excellent service, definitely will go back

KINTORI YAKITORI

4.6

4.6 (15)

CAN$30 and under

Yakitori

The Village

About the restaurant

Our largest table available for booking seats is up to (8) guests
If you would like to book a party of 9 & more, please contact us directly.

Established in the spring of 2014, KINTORI YAKITORI is a cozy, izakaya-style eatery specializing in authentic yakitori and premium Japanese tapas. Bite-size pieces of the finest meats and vegetables are held together by bamboo skewers imported from Japan and cooked over a charcoal fire. Served hot and right off the grill, KINTORI YAKITORI offers guests a dining experience like no other.
If you have any other questions, email us at bloor@kintoriyakitori.com.
Or call (647)350-0668

Top review

KeiHvip

Dined on Jun 21, 2024

Real Japanese yakitori we got unagi and omakase Yakitori set with a bunch of skewers would recommend sake was amazing beer was cold and servers were kind and friendly

Trattoria Taverniti

4.5

4.5 (846)

CAN$30 and under

Italian

Little Italy / College St.

About the restaurant

Trattoria Taverniti serves authentic and homemade Italian cuisine in the heart of Toronto’s Little Italy. A true trattoria, this cozy little restaurant, features Rosina Taverniti's family recipes. Come try our house specialties: Gnocchi Venezia, Meat Lasagna, or our Calabrese Pizza!

Top review

Angela

Dined on Aug 19, 2024

Food was outstanding. Wine choices were amazing. The staff were very knowledgeable and gave great conversation. Absolutely no rushing whatsoever, we were able to linger over our meal and drinks.

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Bistro at Broadview Hotel

4.5

4.5 (173)

CAN$30 and under

Bistro

Leslieville / Riverdale

About the restaurant

Join us at The Broadview Hotel in our Bistro that has soaring windows that filled space with natural light, it’s the lively, energetic heart of the hotel. Guests and locals can wind up with their favourite coffee and a fresh baked croissant or wind down over cocktails with friends. There is a wide array of dining choices available for breakfast, a perfect lunch spot and a thoughtful selection of delectable dishes for brunch.

Top review

davidvip

Dined 2 days ago

Had a nice post wedding brunch, a little noisy but nice food and attentive service.

The Fortunate Fox

4.4

4.4 (210)

CAN$30 and under

Gastro Pub

Yorkville

About the restaurant

The Fortunate Fox is a hip gastropub located in the Kimpton Saint George Hotel that offers a familiar yet refreshing experience, putting you at ease while piquing your curiosity to stay and explore. We have created an elevated pub menu by making everything from scratch and pairing it with a large selection of local craft beers great wine list, specialty cocktails and daily specials.
For all groups of 6 or larger the entire party will be on one bill with an auto gratuity of 18%

**For all Thursday Trivia reservations please reserve spot with @qetrivia on Instagram. Link is in the bio.
**For all F1 races seating with full sound reservations are not accepted, starting 1 hour before preshow the race viewing is first come first sat. Please arrive early to guarantee a spot.

Top review

Dined 2 days ago

Would recommend! I would rate the food 7.5/10 and service 9/10! Wasn’t too busy and the waiter was nice and attentive. She recommended the Cleopatra Cocktail which was good(little to bitter for me) and the wings which were half off(Monday Special). I got the Teriyaki flavour which was good and not too sweet. Would recommend.

Jack Astor's - Toronto (Shops at Don Mills)

4.3

4.3 (207)

CAN$30 and under

Canadian

North York / Don Mills

About the restaurant

Our mission? Great people helping other great people totally have a blast while enjoying amazing food. Wow, that was a mouthful. But can you blame us? We’re a restaurant. One that specializes in delicious food and great times. Our goal is to make you laugh. And depending on your hot sauce tolerance, cry.

In all seriousness, we take real pride in our food. Try our Cluckin’ Fresh Chicken Fingers, made and seasoned with fresh, never frozen chicken tenders. This isn’t run-of-the-mill pub grub. Our Band of Chefs are influenced by a wide variety of tastes and have travelled across the globe to gain inspiration.

But outside of the kitchen, we find it hard to take ourselves seriously. We have an Elvis booth. For no particular reason. Folks, that really does say it all. We’re sports fanatics, music nuts and love a good joke. If you’re into at least one of those things, we should hang out.

Top review

Marionvip

Dined on Aug 30, 2024

Excellent lunch with colleague. Low noise level. Great food and service. I asked for lemonade. Server said it was carbonated which I don’t like but said she would ask bartender to make it non carbonated. It was delicious! Salmon bowl was really good.

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