Jenny’s guidebook
Places to eat
This is such a limited list of all that is delicious in Toronto but we'd be here all day if we had to go through them all. Really, there is probably any food your heart desires in the city this is just a small sample.
"The Nose" is a fun and cozy place in Leslieville serving up dishes of Italian comfort food. Great for large groups or fun dates by candlelight.
73 locals recommend
Gio Rana's Really Really Nice
1220 Queen Street East"The Nose" is a fun and cozy place in Leslieville serving up dishes of Italian comfort food. Great for large groups or fun dates by candlelight.
Lovely Italian spot serving handmade pastas with quality ingredients.
53 locals recommend
Ascari Enoteca
1111 Queen St ELovely Italian spot serving handmade pastas with quality ingredients.
Cozy Italian restaurant off the Danforth serving southern Italian cuisine and THE BEST LASAGNE.
30 locals recommend
7Numbers
307 Danforth AveCozy Italian restaurant off the Danforth serving southern Italian cuisine and THE BEST LASAGNE.
Tzatziki Restaurant
873 Pape AveCasual Greek restaurant serving up large Gyros and open late.
Ramen noodles that are so good they have been featured at a Ramen Museum in Tokyo! Save the trip to Japan and visit them on the Danforth.
7 locals recommend
Ryus Noodle Bar
786 Broadview AveRamen noodles that are so good they have been featured at a Ramen Museum in Tokyo! Save the trip to Japan and visit them on the Danforth.
BEST Burgers on the Danforth! The interior of this place feels like you have stepped into New York City in a Woody Allen movie. They have a great hidden patio in the back as well.
56 locals recommend
Allen's
143 Danforth AveBEST Burgers on the Danforth! The interior of this place feels like you have stepped into New York City in a Woody Allen movie. They have a great hidden patio in the back as well.
Neopolitan thin crust pizza with perfectly blistered on the crust. Great selection of appetizers and desserts too (go for the tiramisu or panna cotta or cheese cake ...actually it's all good)
384 locals recommend
Pizzeria Libretto
221 Ossington AveNeopolitan thin crust pizza with perfectly blistered on the crust. Great selection of appetizers and desserts too (go for the tiramisu or panna cotta or cheese cake ...actually it's all good)
Delicious hand made pastas in Little Italy served in a cozy trattoria. Feels and tastes like you've been transported to Rome.
13 locals recommend
Trattoria Taverniti
591 College StDelicious hand made pastas in Little Italy served in a cozy trattoria. Feels and tastes like you've been transported to Rome.
BOOK AHEAD.
Amazing and worth coming to Toronto for if you can get a reservation.
66 locals recommend
Alo
163 Spadina Ave.BOOK AHEAD.
Amazing and worth coming to Toronto for if you can get a reservation.
If you can't get a reservation at Alo you can try their little sister restaurant Aloette located on the main floor. They don't take reservations but you can put your name down on the list and head to a nearby bar to have a drink as you await your table.
35 locals recommend
Aloette Restaurant
163 Spadina Ave.If you can't get a reservation at Alo you can try their little sister restaurant Aloette located on the main floor. They don't take reservations but you can put your name down on the list and head to a nearby bar to have a drink as you await your table.
Rooster Coffee House
479 Broadview AveGreat coffee. Amazing views.
Their rooftop bar is the best place to enjoy a cocktail on a summer evening (or winter because it's heated!). Amazing views of the city. They also have a restaurant called the Civic in a beautifully renovated space on the main floor.
129 locals recommend
The Broadview Hotel
106 Broadview AveTheir rooftop bar is the best place to enjoy a cocktail on a summer evening (or winter because it's heated!). Amazing views of the city. They also have a restaurant called the Civic in a beautifully renovated space on the main floor.
Beatifully restored main floor restaurant in the Broadview hotel. Cozy setting for people watching and drinks.
24 locals recommend
The Rooftop
106 Broadview AvenueBeatifully restored main floor restaurant in the Broadview hotel. Cozy setting for people watching and drinks.
Bodega Henriette
1801 Gerrard St EServing probably one of the best french toasts of my life.
Great local place to catch pre or post show bite, cocktails, and niagara wine on tap.
Danforth Sidebar
161 Danforth AveGreat local place to catch pre or post show bite, cocktails, and niagara wine on tap.
The best poutine and nachos. Great local place with amazing food and friendly service.
34 locals recommend
The Auld Spot Pub
347 Danforth AveThe best poutine and nachos. Great local place with amazing food and friendly service.
Batifole
744 Gerrard St Egreat local casual french cuisine
A local favorite. Get there early or be ready to line up.
Beautiful new location on Broadview.
207 locals recommend
Lady Marmalade
265 Broadview AveA local favorite. Get there early or be ready to line up.
Beautiful new location on Broadview.
Egyptian breakfast that is a Toronto favorite served in a beautiful bright sunny space. Get there early and be prepared for a line up especially on weekends.
108 locals recommend
Maha's
226 Greenwood AveEgyptian breakfast that is a Toronto favorite served in a beautiful bright sunny space. Get there early and be prepared for a line up especially on weekends.
AMAZING EVERYTHING!!!! Hummus, salads, brunch, served with homemade laffa and challah. Fantastic friendly service.
CrowdedHouse Restaurant
1161 Queen St EAMAZING EVERYTHING!!!! Hummus, salads, brunch, served with homemade laffa and challah. Fantastic friendly service.
EL CHARRO
788 Broadview Avegreat cheap eats and selection of authentic Mexican Street food, tacos, and platters
Great cozy cafe, hidden away on a local Riverdale side street. Great brunch offerings, sandwiches, and delicious pastries and coffees.
35 locals recommend
Riverdale Perk Cafe
Great cozy cafe, hidden away on a local Riverdale side street. Great brunch offerings, sandwiches, and delicious pastries and coffees.
Things to Do
Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queens ParkEvergreen Brick Works
550 Bayview Avegreat Saturday morning farmer's market
Riverdale Park
425 Carlton StTHE MOST AMAZING VIEWS of the Toronto skyline
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
288 Bremner BlvdNothing beats a summer night out at the ball game under the CNTower when the dome is open.
16 locals recommend
Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Club
1 Blue Jays WayNothing beats a summer night out at the ball game under the CNTower when the dome is open.
Biking in Toronto can be intimidating but this is a great place to rent a bike and enjoy a ride in the city.
6 locals recommend
Tommy Thompson Park
Tommy Thompson ParkBiking in Toronto can be intimidating but this is a great place to rent a bike and enjoy a ride in the city.
CN Tower
290 Bremner BlvdOne of the coolest neighbourhoods as per Vogue 2014. Cafes, boutiques, trendy restaurants, and people watching.
66 locals recommend
West Queen West
One of the coolest neighbourhoods as per Vogue 2014. Cafes, boutiques, trendy restaurants, and people watching.
Art Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas St WDistillery Historic District
55 Mill StScarborough Bluffs Park
Beautiful views from Algonquin island and a great beach at Ward's island.
323 locals recommend
Centre Island
Beautiful views from Algonquin island and a great beach at Ward's island.
Yorkville Village
55 Avenue Rd
CF Toronto Eaton Centre
220 Yonge Stshop till you drop
Yorkdale Shopping Centre
3401 Dufferin StShop till you drop.
Air canada Centre
40 Bay StreetCatch a Leafs or Raptor's game.
BMO Field
170 Princes' BlvdHome of Toronto FC
Annual event that runs typically the last two weeks of August ending on Labour day.
188 locals recommend
Canadian National Exhibition
210 Princes' BlvdAnnual event that runs typically the last two weeks of August ending on Labour day.
ZED*80 Arcade Bar
185 Danforth AveArcade bar with a good selection of food, drinks, vintage and newer arcade games.
An assortment of trails for hiking biking
https://donrivervalleypark.ca/park-map/
Don River Valley Park
Don Valley ParkwayAn assortment of trails for hiking biking
https://donrivervalleypark.ca/park-map/
Closest Essentials
Quick essentials near the guest suite
24 hour grocery store. 1 minute walk away.
The have some medications, a wine section that closes at 9pm, and hot and cold prepared foods available.
25 locals recommend
Sobeys Todmorden
1015 Broadview Ave24 hour grocery store. 1 minute walk away.
The have some medications, a wine section that closes at 9pm, and hot and cold prepared foods available.
Shoppers Drug Mart
710 Mt Pleasant Rd8 minute walk
Pharmacy and place to load/buy a Presto Card
Albany Medical Clinic
807 Broadview Aveclosest walk-in medical clinic
Michael Garron Hospital
825 Coxwell AveEmergency Room
Food Basics
1070 Pape AveDiscount grocery store.
TD Canada Trust Branch and ATM
15 York StScotiabank
1616 Dundas St WCIBC Branch with ATM
199 Bay St.