Top Toronto restaurants located within a 5 minute walk of St. George Station | Ratings, Reviews & Maps

I first visited Fieramosca about 10 years ago for a friend’s birthday celebration, and I still remember their carbonara as the best I’ve ever had. This time, I returned with my coworkers for a casual lunch, and from the moment we walked in, I knew that their service standard hasn’t changed from the warm welcome welcomed by the staff. The foods and service were absolutely outstanding from start to finish! I can confidently recommend Fieramosca to anyone looking for exceptional food and top-notch service. Thank you, Ravi — we all had a fantastic time!
Sunhye Choi - 4 weeks ago

Decent Italian spot - they have a nice outdoor patio in the back. The food was just alright though - both risotto and pasta were not al dente. Pasta was too hard (undercooked), risotto too soft (overcooked). Also be aware - even though it’s a relatively hip neighborhood, the crowd was was rather “old”
Anton S. - a month ago

3 generations of my family have been regulars at this great Italian trattoria true to its name. This friendly family atmosphere, regular visit to the table by the owner with a genuine and sincere concern for the customers gives a feeling of being appreciated and pampered stoping at the tables, the stlong-have been there for long and do an excellent job. I have ordered every item on their menu and have been satisfied with every item. Pizza, pastas, the meats and seafood are all prepared in the traditional Italian customs. Hope you enjoy your visit!
The1 toreview1 - a month ago

We had a pleasant pre-theatre dinner at Fieramosca Trattoria in Yorkville. The service was warm and attentive throughout the evening, and it was especially nice to see several South Asian staff among the FOH servers and bar team — a refreshing touch in a classic spot. I really enjoyed the orata (sea bream) — beautifully cooked with perfect texture, definitely worth the $46. My husband had the mixed seafood pasta special (huge portion, can’t remember the price) and really enjoyed it, along with the burrata appetizer special. The calamari appetizer was light and not greasy — a nice start. The melon and prosciutto, though, was underwhelming. The melon came in large chunks, which felt a bit clumsy — it would have been better more carefully sliced for both taste and presentation. Nice fresh bread and spreadable butter. The overcooked side vegetables were also forgettable, as the various tastes and textures (beets, broccoli, cauliflower, potatoes, etc.) clashed with the fish, and didn’t match the quality of the mains. Overall presentation could use some refinement. Still, it’s a solid Yorkville option for classic Italian fish and seafood dishes with good service. We’d return for the orata and seafood specials.
Genevieve Anderson - 4 months ago

Not sure where to start with my review for this hidden gem in Toronto. My son was looking through Google to find an Italian restaurant near us and he picked out this place based on their ratings. What an amazing choice. For the first time in awhile I had nothing to complain about and every single item we ordered was WOW. The bread is so fresh crispy on the outside and fluffy inside. We ordered a margarita pizza to share, gnocchi, linguini shrimp Alfredo, pasta with blush sauce, shrimp and mushroom, and pasta with seafood. Everything was beyond delicious and the service was amazing as well. I will definitely be back and will recommend it to all our friends. Hats off to the chef and kitchen staff as well.
HASSAN FARHAT - 2 years ago

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Must-visit if you like pubs. The layout of the house is maze-like and really fascinating, and each room plays a different kind of music, creating a different atmosphere. The people there were very friendly, and the menu items were also not overpriced. Best of all, entry is free!
Ramit Brata Biswas - a month ago

I’ve been to Madison Avenue Pub a few times for meet-ups, watching soccer, and hanging out with friends—it’s always a good time. The vibe during soccer games is unbeatable, with a lively crowd and plenty of screens. The food is solid—I’ve had the fish and chips, chicken sandwich, and fries, all consistently good. Service is usually great, though it can slow down a bit when it’s really busy, which is fair. Overall, a fun, reliable spot for drinks, classic pub food, and catching the game. Definitely recommend!
Shripad Tak - 3 months ago

Came here for lunch after a class and it was a good time. The place is huge! Lots of space downstairs and upstairs. Many pool tables, juke boxes, slots, and bars to sit by. The beers were cold and smooth. I ordered a burger off the lunch menu and it was only $10!! I was shocked because I also got fries with it, you're not getting a meal at McDonald's with fries for that price, especially if you have to also order a drink like we did for the burger. The burger was decent and definitely better than the average fast food spot. I'd come back to try other things on their menu. I also had a tequila shot which they had decent options for a pub. Overall good experience I'll be back to try more.
Rameel - 6 months ago

The burgers were very good, we order the Classic Pub Burger and the Beyond Burger, they come with fries. It’s a very cool spot to go with your friends or after work. We spent like $30 bucks for one beer and a hamburger with fries, I think is a fair price. They have trivia nights, and a lot of room for small or big groups.
Mon - 3 months ago

Visited Madison Avenue Pub with my school batch mates to have some drinks and watch Maple Leafs match. Amazing pub and they had already opened the upper level patio deck. Too much seating space surrounded by lush green tall trees. We ordered two pitchers, one each Stella Artois and Space Invader. Later we ordered a pint 🍺 and continued to watch the game. On the sides we got Pub Nachos & fries 🍟 along with Fish Taco Trio. Well prepared food and fresh by the chef. Staffs were very friendly and had a good sense of humour. The pub is awesome in terms of low level of noise, quiet neighbourhood and few steps away from TTC Spadina subway station. A hidden gem, will visit soon. Thank you for your service Madison Staff!!!
Singhania Group - 4 months ago

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Wonderful little Italian restaurant super close to St George Subway on Bloor St. I don’t recommend going without a reservation. I ordered a gf pizza made with pesto and mushrooms. The owner came to make sure I was getting something that worked for me as I had asked for gf, no dairy and no tomato. Tough call in a an Italian place but as I can tolerate Parmesan the pesto was amazing. The pizza was piping hot and delicious Too bad they have no sorbet. Dessert is limited to two items: tiramisu and a cookie. I would go back knowing the limitations. The ambience is amazing and it’s obviously a very popular spot.
Gail Scott - 2 weeks ago

Girls’ night out on Friday—and what a fantastic evening! It was just the girls night out, but the food absolutely stole the show. The pizza dough is honestly one of the best in Toronto—beautifully chewy with a perfect bite—and they were generous with the cheese and mushrooms. Every slice was a dream. The calamari was tender with a perfectly crisp coating, and the meatballs were packed with flavour, nestled in a tomato sauce that was fresh, bright, and absolutely delicious. It’s rare to find a tomato sauce that good—clearly made with care and love. The service was just as memorable. Our server (I wish I remembered her name!) was so attentive and kind—she mentioned she studies at the University of Toronto, which is just across the street. I can’t recommend Bar Mercurio enough. I’ll definitely be bringing my students there the next time we’re in Toronto. It's right across from the ROM—an ideal spot for a post-museum meal!
Greater Toronto Language School - a month ago

We had a lovely anniversary dinner here. It was our first time. The pizzas are definitely unique, we had 3 for just the 2 of us. Thin crust that's crunchy on the outside and soft once you bite in. We could tell the owner/cook puts a lot of passion into his work with the 72 hour fermented sourdough. We also had their paccheri ai frutti di mare pasta in lobster sauce, which was simply divine! We finished with some house-made panetone and tiramisu that were out of this world. The owner was kind enough to offer us a digestif with dessert! All the staff were warm, friendly and attentive. The ambiance was charming and cozy and we absolutely loved the decor. We highly recommend!
Frank Nhan - 8 months ago

Once again, after returning to Toronto, I visited the restaurant I had been to five months ago. And once again, I’m amazed by the delicious food and the vibrant atmosphere of the restaurant. This time, I brought my friends, and they were also impressed. I’m already looking forward to my next trip to Toronto so I can visit your restaurant again. I’m already drooling 🤤🤤🤤. Thank you, Francesca, Paulo, and Giuseppe – you are the loveliest!!!
Valentyna Tarta - 8 months ago

On my Humble opinion and newcomers from Italy, the best Italian spot where to find Francesca a true Italian grandmother that will welcome you as no one can ever do. Great tasteful food and friendly service. Every time I feel like being back in Italy for a while
Davide Ciava - 7 months ago

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Who could be in greater need of coffee than the hard-working and often sleep deprived students at the University of Toronto. In my days at the university, much more studying was done in coffee shops, then even the Robarts library. If the l'espresso bar Mercurio had existed at the corner of St. George and Bloor Street when I was a student, I would've spent enough time there they would've begun to charge me rent. Before you even step into this delightful Italian inspired Café you are greeted by a beautiful and, incredibly serene patio given its location, right on bloor street. There is a quieter, more leafy patio to the east side of the café, which was a perfect oasis on this scorchingly hot July day. The seating inside the café is ample and well spaced. The vintage Fiat displayed right by the door immediately brings you to the delightfully cramped and crowded streets of Italy. I visited the café on a Sunday morning and there was a 50-50 split between laptop, users, and patrons indulging in coffee and a chat. For those using laptops, the access to electrical outlets was extremely limited, but there were a number of single or double tables which seemed designed, or at least appropriate, for working space. The bakery items and sandwiches on offer looked absolutely amazing. I however, limited myself to a Cortado and a piece of the homemade almond cinnamon biscotti. The espresso in the Cortado was a blend which I understand the café roastes for their own use , L'espresso Misto II. I am not certain that this same roast is on offer every day. The coffee was absolutely perfect. The espresso was rich, chocolaty and with a hint of caramel . The drink was served in the perfectly appropriate sized and shaped glassware. I am often disappointed with the quality of biscotti, even at Italian cafés in the city, but this biscotti was perfect. It had enough flavour on its own and was even better when dipped in my Cortado. My coffee was so good, I asked the barista for a recommendation of a bag of beans to bring home and brew as a pour over. The selection of beans on sale was limited and therefore I ended up bringing home the same beans which had been used in my espresso. Although they made an exceptionally rich and dark coffee when prepared as a pour over, I believe it was still obvious that these beans were roasted to a profile more appropriate to a proper espresso preparation. I hope in the future there is a bean designed for home use available at this café. If you are a caffeine deprived student or in need of a small piece of Italy in the city, the L'espresso de Mercurio is an absolute perfect choice for coffee and work, or coffee and a chat!
Pamela Munt-Madill - 2 weeks ago

Busy place, very popular, great location and I like it☺️I’ve been here a few times and always enjoyed it! Food is always fresh and delicious 😋🥗🥪🥙☕️👌🏼 Very large patio in summer time🌻🌱🌳
Tati Tad - 3 weeks ago

I had high hopes about this place but the meal was alright. Nothing out of the ordinary. I was not a fan of the crunchy bread around my sandwich and I could not taste the salmon in my smoked sandwich. I was quite disappointed when each bite tasted like bread and lettuce. The iced coffee was great and I would recommend it 😊
Elina - 6 months ago

Great cozy location downtown Toronto. Patio in the summer is amazing. Pastries are always fresh and coffee is done right!!! The sandwiches are delicious and must try when you need to enjoy your coffee.
Konstantinos Katsaris - 4 months ago

The food was okay, but the place was great. I ordered creamy mushroom soup and breakfast croissant. The soup was good, but the croissant tasted ok. The vegetable omelet between the croissant was nit flavorful. Didn't enjoy as much as I expected.
kavya jalla - 3 months ago

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Visiting Toronto from Oregon and walked past the pub on my way to and from the subway station. It always looked very inviting. On my last day, I finally had time to stop in. Had a table in the sidewalk seating area which was lively and with entertaining people watching. Was only planning on a drink, but it was getting on dinner time and it made sense to have some food. A crisp cider with fish and chips hit the spot. Food arrived quickly, was hot and tasty. Service attentive and friendly; nice local clientele. Recommended!
Michael P - a week ago

We were at the Duke of York pub last night to celebrate my friend’s birthday 🥳 we loved spending our time there. We ordered red Sangria, House Beer, and Cocktails as well as food. They surprised my friend with sweets and candle for her birthday and it was really nice of them to do so! Thank you Duke of York team and keep it up 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Mehrnoush Mirsalari - 2 months ago

Food is standard pub food, but older building gives water and salad a bit of metal piping flavor, service was great and pricing is average.
Chester Lo - a month ago

Absolutely delicious! I saw they had a weekend deal, buy one 7oz steak with fries and Caesar salad get one free so I had to try it out. Needless to say, the steak was well seasoned, fries were crunchy and enjoyable, and the salad was a great appetizer! We only paid $39.99 for the meal promotion and left the restaurant full and content. Service was top tier and the waiter was so kind! I recommend this as a date night spot, especially if you want something affordable 😋
Elina - 6 months ago

Back patio is amazing. Hot night but a lovely breeze. We both ordered the fish tacos and shared sweet potato fries. Fries were good although I do prefer more of a spicy dip rather than sweet but that is ME. The fish taco on the other hand were ice cold and a huge disappointment. Sorry, I did not say anything at the time as I was not looking for any price reduction. Just giving honest feedback.
dm cmens - a week ago

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A great place for a quick bite after visiting the ROM. All the food we tried was tasty. The pizza was freshly made and tasty. Great selection of kids meals. We ordered the kids hamburger with fries and it was a good portion and tasted great. I would suggest adding some veggie sticks to make it a more nutritious and complete kids meal. The price was great. We dined during happy hours so for the quality of food and atmosphere, it is a steal! Very nice ambience with indoor and outdoor patio dining options. It's part of a hotel so the washroom was spacious and clean! Overall, a great comfortable restaurant and good for kids. I will come back again.
Bonnie Cheung - 2 months ago

It's a very smart and comfortable lounge. The service was fantastic and the drinks were ok. Sadly, I did tell the server we were a tad disappointed by the $18 "happy hour" pizza - it seemed to look like something from the Shoppers frozen aisle (and tasted worse). He kindly offered us some desserts but we declined. He mentioned that their other food is better, so I don't want to judge the place too harshly based on the pizza (see picture). For the restaurant: there are many great pubs and bars downtown selling happy hour pizzas, home made, for $10... Edna and Vita is a good example.
Will - 6 months ago

Service was lovely. Unfortunately two of the four shrimp spring rolls were cold and grey on the inside. I sent them back and asked for my bill - hopeful catering over the next two days does not deliver undercooked meat products.
Morley John Ramsay - a month ago

Celebrated my anniversary here and had Thomas as our server. He was wonderful and treated us very kindly. I was surprised that there was only actually 1 jumbo shrimp but it was yummy along with the risotto it was served with. The steak was cooked a bit over my asking, but not too much. The louvre was a unique and tasty dessert as well. I would come here again. :)
NatashaAnne11 - a year ago

Amazing amazing amazing staff. I had a foot injury at the restaurant. I was wearing high heels and twisted my ankel. Staff was so helpful especially the manager, he was so humble . Food was amazing and so was the ambience. We booked igloo patio outdoor and it was amazing . We are unhappy with the price only other than that everything was amazing
Ravisha goyal - 8 months ago

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Sensational veggie hot dog - smokey and delicious - with plenty of toppings you can help yourself to!
Dan Power - a month ago

sharif’s $5 hotdogs ALWAYS comes in clutch when me and my friends need a quick hassle-free bite on campus
Res - a year ago

Quick, good, and CHEAP—lunch with a drink for under ten dollars!
Thomas Contonio - a week ago

A nice selection of dogs and condiments. I've tried them all and haven't been disappointed at all, they're quite tasty. Everyone I encountered there was very nice and friendly, but Sarah is their shining star!!! Her customer service is second to none. Truly a pleasant experience.
Dakarai Knight - a year ago

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The presentation and service were remarkable, we stayed more than 3h and the waitress never put any pressure for us to leave. We were even given a candle when the time progressed slowly into the night. For the price we paid, the value was very good. I would recommend
David Galipeau - 4 months ago

A beautiful aesthetic. The food was okay - definitely overpriced in its presentation, taste and ingredients. Our server was AMAZING. Loved him, really great energy and super positive. But the bussers were incredibly… odd. One of them ignored us completely and the other one just randomly popped up out of no where like a ghost on several occasions. Entertaining in a way. No mocktail options per se, but the server was happy to accommodate based on taste… although, have to say, I requested for something fruity and fresh and got citrusy. Still delicious, mind you! I went for brunch, so very chill atmosphere. Love the set up, really gorgeous space!
Martin Bryan - 3 months ago

Good atmosphere! Food and drink 💯 Good music in a moderate tone to be able to talk. Paul’s attention 10/10. I recommend it!
Keldrys Figueroa - a month ago

We made a reservation for 6pm on a Friday night and when we arrived most of the tables were full, so we were directed to a corner high table behind the bar. The privacy was good, but we missed all the vibrant atmosphere of the restaurant and also the restaurant staff forgot about us at times. We ordered “Fortunate Fajitas” and “Fortunate Burger”. The food was delicious and cooked well. They had 1/2 price bottle of wine offer for Friday nights as well. They also have a stage for live music that unfortunately they didn’t have any plans for that night.
Alaleh - FoodyTO - 11 months ago

I had an amazing burger here that totally exceeded my expectations. Juicy, well-seasoned, and made with fresh ingredients — every bite was worth it. The menu is full of delicious options, and everything I saw coming out of the kitchen looked just as tempting. Perfect spot if you’re looking for great-tasting food without the fuss. I’d definitely come back! 😍💫
Valentina Alatriste Crespo - a month ago

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Such a unique experience in this hidden cafe! Right off the bat, walking to the front of this lovely place is already welcoming with pretty tiles decorating the outside. On the inside is such a comfortable vibe, with a lot of seating and absolutely beautiful decor. I love that they serve plant based drinks, truly a great option for those who don’t consume dairy. They also lend you free tarot cards for you to use with your friends. The lavender latte was also great, although a bit too milky for my tastes, it wasn’t too bad for the price.
ً - 6 months ago

WOW! How am I just discovering this place. Perfect cozy Café of healthy beverages: smoothies, teas etc. Beautiful counter of vegan desserts that all look INSANE and like mini pieces of art. Cute retail area with health foods, essential oils- all the healthy supplies. I randomly happened in after a long afternoon stroll around UofT and Philosphers Walk. Almost defaulted to my usual nut bar, then after a quick Google, spotted this neat place. It is HEAVENLY. Ordered my smoothie and asked if any of these lovely desserts happen to be dairy free? ALL! Whoa. It's been about 10 years since I've enjoyed a Tiramisu, it was so so so so good. Took a seat up in the very cozy lounge: funky wood carved high tops, lounge pillows at short tables etc. It's so coze. I'm looking very forward to returning with a book and spending hours here supporting this lovely business. The Turmeric Pineapple smoothie was insane too. Perfect renourish after a 13km walk. Lady at the counter was the perfect energy for this spot- kind, warm, welcoming, laid back, confident, cool. Thank you x one million 👊
Crystal Watts - 3 months ago

Great cafe that is also close on campus to robarts library! I loveee their decorations and seating. Everything is super cute and aesthetic (great for pictures). The service was great and I enjoyed chilling here, catching up with my friends. DO NOT get the matcha with coconut milk the taste was a bit weird coming from a matcha oat fan. I would come visit again and get their other drinks, maybe even try their desserts or sandwiches!
Annie Song - 5 months ago

Cool place! I love the oracle cards and all the jewelry and candles you can buy. Nice tea, latte and smoothies. I like the design of chairs and it’s so interesting.
Valentyna - 4 months ago

Alternity at 33 Bloor is a really great bar/cafe/event space. It has unique plant-based beverages and food offerings . I tried the cacao with coconut milk. I find the prices a bit high considering there is a university nearby. I love the vibe for events and believe it has a very unique feel to it. I came for the visonary arts festival and it was the perfect spot for arts and wellness oriented events. It's a popular spot, so be prepared for potential crowds. I know I will be back here and hope to attend more events. It is very close to St George station . Parking is available by street but may be a challenging to get to as it's a pretty busy street. Regardless make sure to check it out for the vibe and unique experience.
Thanuja V - 7 months ago

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