Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in Toronto / Ontario

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are the best neighborhood gems in Toronto / Ontario? 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!

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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Ladies Night!

Experience

Saturday Shenanigans!

Sorsi e Morsi

4.8

4.8 (356)

CAN$51 and over

Italian

Etobicoke

About the restaurant

Italian Trattoria serving the freshest in Italian cuisine, from homemade pastas and pizzas to stunning meat and fish entrees. We are centrally located in West Etobicoke, come in and dine with us today!

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ErnestoVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Sorsi e Morsi never disappoints as a true gem in Etobicoke.

Donna's

4.8

4.8 (89)

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!

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Dr. MarkVIP

Dined on Jun 13, 2025

Deliciously inventive and unpretentious cuisine in a relaxed and attentive restaurant.

Lisbon Hotel

4.8

4.8 (7)

CAN$30 and under

Contemporary European

Distillery District

About the restaurant

Nestled in the vibrant Corktown neighbourhood, Lisbon Hotel is more than just a café and cocktail bar. It's a haven for those seeking a unique and welcoming dining experience. Inspired by European art hotels, the space boasts a cozy and eclectic atmosphere, adorned with Persian rugs and bathed in natural light.

By day, Lisbon Hotel transforms into a charming café, offering freshly roasted coffee and pastries. As the sun sets, the mood shifts, and the venue evolves into a lively cocktail bar, serving expertly crafted cocktails, a well curated wine list and globally-inspired tapas.

The menu at Lisbon Hotel is a testament to the team's passion for fresh, seasonal ingredients. Expect to find an array of flavourful dishes, from savoury toasts and marinated mushrooms to fried cod fritters and shrimp toast. The Cheese Boutique offers a curated selection of cheeses
and preserves, perfect for pairing with your favourite cocktail.

We can't wait to welcome you!

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DanielVIP

Dined on May 31, 2025

Great energy here! Beautiful decor, great music, welcoming service, nice mix of cocktails. Will be back to see what they can suggest and whip up beyond their standard cocktail list (the menu says they’ll do that on request if you tell them what you like). Great neighbourhood cocktail bar!

Trattoria Di Parma

4.8

4.8 (58)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

Danforth / Greek Town

About the restaurant

Introducing Italian Cuisine to Danforth!
We are proud to bring our authentic Italian cuisine to the heart of danforth.

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Mary-Louise

Dined on Jun 11, 2025

Little hole in the wall on Danforth at the bottom of Woodycrest. Very unassuming, yet serves delicious food

Aisle 3

4.8

4.8 (42)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Asian

The Junction

About the restaurant

Aisle 3 Bar is a modern Vietnamese restaurant and cocktail bar located at 2535 Dundas St W in Toronto, just steps from High Park and the UP Express Bloor station. We serve bold Southeast Asian flavours through elevated small plates and handcrafted cocktails.
Our intimate, candle-lit interior and lush 32 seat patio make us a local favourite for date nights, group dinners Happy Hour, and late-night dining. Join us Tuesday to Saturday, with Happy Hour from 4–7PM (Tues–Thurs) featuring discounted cocktails and bar snacks.
Located near Roncesvalles, the Junction, and Bloor West Village, Aisle 3 Bar is one of Toronto’s best-kept culinary secrets.
Now accepting reservations for dinner, Happy Hour, and private events

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Sarah

Dined on Jun 24, 2025

The cocktails are unbelievable!!! So inventive and delicious. They also have freestyle cocktail options available and they did not disappoint. The staff is so kind and our server was very knowledgeable and helpful. We ordered almost everything on the menu and it was all delicious and beautiful presented. Great local vibe and great patio. 10/10 we will back!!

Churrasco Villa

4.8

4.8 (13)

CAN$30 and under

Portuguese

Yonge and Eglinton

About the restaurant

Churrasco Villa is serving up BBQ chicken, ribs, seafood and other delicious homemade dishes. Family owned and operated. Delicious home-made Portuguese food cooked over real hardwood charcoal.

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Warren

Dined on Jun 13, 2025

Love that chicken and the hot sauces!! Will be back

Foxley Bistro and Bar

4.8

4.8 (12)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Asian

Trinity-Bellwoods

About the restaurant

Cozy destination known for its ceviche, plus a small plates menu mixing Asian & Pan-Latin tastes.

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Aram

Dined 4 days ago

A neighbourhood gem. We've been at least a dozen times over the past few years. Standouts are always the crispy shrimp, kale salad, bok choy vegetables. Black rice pudding was way too soupy and not particularly appetizing - at the very least could've used mango to brighten it up. General Tao Chicken wings were too gummy for our table's taste. The menu has been very standard - could use a little more variety but otherwise love the food and ambience even if the service can be a bit slow.

Comal y Canela

4.8

4.8 (15)

CAN$30 and under

Mexican

York

About the restaurant

Comal y Canela is more than just a restaurant—it’s a journey to the heart of small-town Mexico. From the moment you step inside, you're welcomed by the warmth of a family-run kitchen, where every dish is a tribute to tradition, love, and authentic flavors.

Chef Yemin Hernández crafts our menu with passion, using fresh, high-quality ingredients to bring the true essence of Mexican cuisine to Toronto. We proudly offer a halal menu, recreating traditional dishes with halal ingredients while preserving the rich flavors of our heritage.

Every bite tells a story—whether it’s our signature Birria Tacos, slow-cooked to perfection, or a cherished dish reimagined to be both authentic and halal.

At Comal y Canela, it’s not just about the food—it’s about the experience. Our colorful décor, traditional Mexican music, and welcoming team make every visit feel like a celebration.

Walk-ins are always welcome.

Top review

Barbara

Dined 3 days ago

We had a lovely meal. The service was outstanding right from when we walked in. The server was able to provide us with some excellent recommendations. We would certainly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for an excellent Mexican restaurant.

Craft Kitchen & Beer Bar

4.7

4.7 (91)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Farm-to-table

King City

About the restaurant

EST. 2020
Craft Kitchen 214 Main Street Schomberg

Serving delicious food, cocktails + wine

The menu is farm to table, hand crafted, local fresh ingredients driven and our Chefs are changing it up twice a year for summer and spring then again fall and winter. Seasonality is a huge part of what we do.

Our cocktails are innovative, trendy, made in house with the finest ingredients and we are proud to also follow a seasonal menu changing it up to make sense with what is available locally.

Let’s just say we love us a good spritz or a margarita, cocktailling is our passion.

Our wine is causally upscale offering you private labels at affordable prices

We take dining seriously and our goal is giving you the best experience paired with the most quality items

Top review

Kim

Dined 7 days ago

Excellent service, delicious food, great portion sizes

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