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With over five thousand restaurants dispersed throughout the city, it is easy to find something cheap and appetizing when eating out in Toronto. The city is probably most famous for the myriad of international cuisine which is available on every corner. From the Far East to the Deep South and the familiar to the exotic, you can literally travel around the gastronomic world without leaving even the city centre. What follows are some of the more popular types among locals and visitors alike.
With five different Chinatown areas and over five hundred Chinese restaurants this will have to be the first stop on our culinary journey through the city. Cooking styles from various provinces in China including Mandarin, Szechwan and Cantonese have been imported with great success to Toronto and as well as having some of the best restaurants, Chinatown is also home to many of the cheaper ones, just perfect for the budget traveller. Other ethnic cuisines found in and around Chinatown include Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian and Malaysian.
Next on the list has to be the huge selection of Italian restaurants in the city. While Toronto was once dominated by Mediterranean eating establishments, recent years have seen somewhat of a progression with many original restaurants now offering a fusion of both Mediterranean and various other world cuisines. Nevertheless, many traditional Italian restaurants remain and the best place to check these out are in Little Italy which is situated on College Street just west of Bathurst and the nearby Corso Italia on St. Clair West. Akin to those in Chinatown, the Italian restaurants in the city offer excellent value for money.
Greektown on Danforth Avenue is another popular choice. Playing host to a collection of family owned restaurants, recent years have seen a transformation of some of the older establishments making them extremely popular among the younger residents in the city. They also open quite late and are a popular stop off on the way home from the pub.
And if none of the above sound that appealing to you, you have absolutely no cause for concern. Take your pick from the variety of Indian, African, South Asian, French, Middle Eastern, Balkan, Irish, German and so many more restaurants throughout the city. Or perhaps you would prefer to stick to traditional Canadian fare which can be acquired in the number of steak houses, oyster bars and restaurants serving regional specialties. Either way, eating out in Toronto is a very satisfying experience.
Restaurants in Toronto
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71 Jarvis Street, Toronto, Canada
One of the best Indian eateries in the city offering an excellent lunchtime all-you-can-eat buffet for $9.95. And, with twenty-five items on the menu, it’s guaranteed to keep you going for the day. Also has special meals on traditional Hindu festivals.
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356 College Street, Toronto, Canada
Typical Price: $10 - $20
Right in the heart of Little Italy, Ecco La is one of the most popular restaurants among the multitude that litter the area. With a wood-burning oven as the centerpiece of the restaurant, this is Italian food at its very best.
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320 College Street, Toronto, Canada
Typical Price: $7 - $15
With excellent music, a reasonably priced menu and a Sunday brunch buffet which is renowned all over the city, Free Times Café is a student and backpacker haven definitely worth checking out.
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16 Church Street, Toronto, Canada
Typical Price: $6 -$10
A traditional French restaurant specialising in crepes, Le Papillion will introduce you to varieties of the French speciality that you would probably never have imagined possible. Also open for dinner where meat, salad and vegetables are added to transform the pancakes into a satisfying meal at a reasonable price.
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536 Dundas Street West, Toronto, Canada
Typical Price: $8 - $18
The best Chinese restaurant in Chinatown, Sang Ho’s menu boasts over one hundred dishes served in a quirky dining room laden with aquariums. While service is quick, there’s always a queue and they don’t take reservations so it’s usually better to go during the week.
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332 Queen Street West, Toronto, Canada
Typical Price: $9 - $15
Serving a wonderful mix of international cuisine, the Rivoli attracts budding artists and budget-conscious diners in their droves. The establishment is also renowned for the back room which plays host to stand up comedians, live music and poetry readings. Be prepared to queue but it’s well worth the wait.
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429 Queen Street West, Toronto, Canada
Typical Price: $8 - $20
A bright and colourful restaurant serving an excellent selection of ever-popular Tex Mex specialties. Big portions at budget prices. Also renowned for having the best frozen margaritas in the city.
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9 Adelaide Street East, Toronto, Canada
Typical Price: $13 - $19
If you’re a fan of seafood, then you won’t find much better than Rodney’s. Located in a basement cluttered with aquariums and fishing nets, this is an extremely popular restaurant serving the best oysters in Toronto. As well as the oysters, the lobster and salmon also come highly recommended.
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51 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Canada
Typical Price: $7 - $13
A vegetarian restaurant serving over forty different type of juices including the Bionic Brain Tonic, just the thing to revive even the most burned out among you. Also serves a wonderful collection of noodle and rice dishes as well as other veggie delights.
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124 Harbord Street, Toronto, Canada
Typical Price: $10 - $14
Extremely popular with students from the nearby University of Toronto mainly due to the huge portions at budget prices. Serving a melange of Mediterranean cuisine including Spanish paella, Italian pasta and Turkish style lamb but decorated with the delights of the Orient, Kensington Kitchen is an experience anyone should try at least once during your stay in the city.
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