10 Casual Restaurants In Toronto, Canada

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Christian
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Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario, Canada. It is considered as the most populous city in the whole of Canada, with a whopping population of almost 3,000,000. Toronto is a center of business, finance, arts, and culture. It is also considered as the most multicultural and cosmopolitan city in the whole wide world. That being said, restaurants in Toronto vary widely; from cheap casual restaurants to lucrative fine dining restaurants. As most of us do not have the budget to eat extravagantly, here are some casual restaurants in Toronto, that you can find and dine in by yourself, with friends, or with the whole family.

1. Stelvio

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The Stelvio is a famed restaurant in Canada which serves authentic and sumptuous Italian dishes. Their menu is complete of antipasti, Taglieri, insalate, pasta, primi, secondi, and dolci. They are usually open every day except Mondays. They usually serve dinner during weekdays, but also serves lunch during the weekends.

Stelvio

Address: Canada, 354 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5V 2A5, Canada

Website: Stelvio

Opening hours: Tue - Thu: 5pm - 10pm; Fri - Sun: 11am - 3pm, 5 pm - 11pm (closed on Mon)

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2. Piano Piano Restaurant


Piano Piano Restaurant is a casual Italian restaurant in Toronto, which boasts of being the restaurant that customers have always wished for. They take pride in a deep-seated soulfulness and sensuality that is at once warm, welcoming and just plain fun. That being said, the Piano Piano Restaurant serves delicious food that should give a smile to the customers.

Piano Piano Restaurant

Address: 88 Harbord St, Toronto, ON M5S 1G5, Canada

Website: Piano Piano Restaurant

Opening hours: Sun - Thu: 12pm - 3pm, 5pm - 11pm; Fri & Sat: 11:30am - 3pm, 5pm - 11pm

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3. Gio Rana's Really Really Nice Restaurant

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Immediately grabbing attention with its quirky name, Gio Rana’s Really Really Nice Restaurant not only turns the head of its customer, but it also ensures they are given a taste of some Italian home cooking. Right off the bat, the customers are already greeted with a creative ambiance that accents any night out in town. Meanwhile, the full bar ensures the fun doesn’t leave the party at night.

Gio Rana's Really Really Nice Restaurant

Address: 1220 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1L7, Canada

Website: Gio Rana’s Really Really Nice Restaurant

Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 5:30am - 11pm (closed on Sun)

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4. Sambucas on Church

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Sambucas on Church believes in providing only the best of dishes given the freshest of ingredients. They have already been serving their customers amazing Italian cuisine for years. That being said, the restaurant has a very wide array of menu items.

Sambucas on Church

Address: 489 Church St, Toronto, ON M4Y 2C6, Canada

Website: Sambucas on Church

Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 11am - 10pm; Sat - Sun; 10:30am - 11pm

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5. Provo Food Bar

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The Provo Food Bar is a restaurant on Dundas St. serving authentic Italian dishes to satiate the hunger of its customers. It is open throughout the week except for Mondays. Of course, they serve quality and sumptuous dishes at cheap prices.

Provo Food Bar

Address: 308 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M5T 1G5, Canada

Website: Provo Food Bar

Opening hours: Tue - Sat: 11:30am - 10pm; Sun: 11am - 3pm (closed on Mon)

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6. Richmond Station

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Owned by a “Top Chef Canada” winner, Richmond Station is always bustling with people. It is in itself considered a stopping place. They boast and take pride in providing high-quality food and the utmost hospitality.

Richmond Station

Address: 1 Richmond St W, Toronto, ON M5H 3W4, Canada

Website: Richmond Station

Opening hours: 11am - 10:30pm (daily)

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7. Grazie Ristorante


Serving classic Italian favorites such as pasta, pizzas, and other classic dishes, Grazie Ristorante allows its guests to taste the zest and spirit of Italian culture and cuisine. Best of all, they offer a delectable view of the water to accompany the mouth-watering dishes.

Grazie Ristorante

Address: 2373 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4P 2C8, Canada

Website: Grazie Ristorante

Opening hours: 11:45am - 10pm (daily)

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8. Trattoria Nervosa

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Trattoria Nervosa is constantly attracting both old and new parishioners alike. The restaurant gives utmost care and consideration into the food and drinks served to the customers as much as it cares about the memories and experiences it gives to its guests.

Trattoria Nervosa

Address: 75 Yorkville Ave, Toronto, ON M5R 1B8, Canada

Website: Trattoria Nervosa

Opening hours: Mon - Wed: 11:30am - 10pm; Thu - Sat: 11:30am - 11pm; Sun: 12pm - 10pm

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9. Scaddabush

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Scaddabush has taken inspiration from the wonderful culture and cuisine of Italy. It only serves delectable Italian dishes from fresh ingredients. In addition to that, the head chef of the restaurant ensures that the options can be as gluten-free as possible. Best of all, their dishes are all made to order and are always served fresh.

Scaddabush

Address: 200 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5V 3J1, Canada

Website: Scaddabush

Opening hours: Sun - Thu: 11:30am - 11pm; Fri - Sat: 11:30am - 1am

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10. Valens Restaurant

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Valens Restaurant is situated in the heart of Downtown Toronto in the beautiful village of Baldwin. The place has a perfect selection of fusion dishes from around the world. The restaurant boasts of providing exceptional food, excellent service, and a full bar/wine selection. All of which are, of course, served in a warm atmosphere and a scenic front patio cover by a canopy of leaves.

Valens Restaurant

Address: 19 Baldwin St, Toronto, ON M5T 1L1, Canada

Website: Valens Restaurant

Opening hours: 11am - 10pm (daily)

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Eat your fill in Toronto

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Toronto is the most populated city in the whole of Canada. It is also considered as the most multicultural and cosmopolitan city in the whole world. To top it all off, it is a center for business, finance, art, and culture. With all that being said, it is to be expected that it has hundreds, if not thousands, of restaurants littering the streets. Finding places within the budget could be a bit arduous. However, fret not since we’ve already rounded up some casual restaurants in the area for your next visit to Toronto.

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