50 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in North York

“The food was great as usual and our waitress Nehir was very friendly and attentive.“

“Goods price before 3 pm 🫨“

“great food and cocktails- love the sangria! cozy ambience!“

“In a restaurant world dressed up with disingenuous marketing JOEY Yorkdale offers you a magnificent spot outside downtown Toronto that delivers what it promises on their home page, “Our guests, new or old, are not treated just as guests, but as if they are a good friend we are catching up with.” And this was the experience for me and my two close chums who selected this spot primarily because it was the midpoint between our diverse locations. From first arriving, the hostess took the time to offer a complimentary champagne glass and inquire if our visit that day was for a special occasion. It was a reunion and she graciously followed up with pleasant comments establishing a charming mood. When the waitress came to greet us, she also took the time to find out more about the nature of our reunion and only then flawlessly delved into the menu. I understand this is common practice at luxury restaurants; however, I would contend that, although there are dining establishments that treat patrons similarly, it is not simply about what you do but, rather, how well you do it. And this is the reason I am taking the time to write this review: JOEY does it very well. Having frequented several luxury restaurants in downtown Toronto I can anecdotally share with you that there have been far too many occasions when the host and/or server left a poor impression. Whether it is conceited complacency in their brand or even our own bigotry of unrealistic expectations, there seldom is a meeting point of both food, service, and overall impression. The treatment at JOEY was so genuine that it left an indelible impression. Each interaction with the server and hostess throughout complemented our dining experience. We were then surprised with dessert on the house presented on an expansive serving plate with the words “Happy Reunion!” written in caramel. Delicious, delicious caramel. Mmmm, but I digress… Over the years I have written to restaurants far more complaints than compliments and, in retrospect, this is unfair. It takes a team and a culture to create this magic and it can be quite challenging to get it right. When it comes together as well as it did on our visit, it is the sort of joy that can accompany you throughout your day. At JOEY they seem to have captured the right formula and I look forward to returning and catching up with “good friends” that understand that going out to eat today is about so much more.“

“I dropped by for my birthday on Sunday. I must say that I truly enjoyed my meal. The ribs were soft and full of flavor and the drinks were nice. Shout big out and Thank you to my server,Nia, his customer service was on par and excellent. Made sure that we got our meals on time and that everything was ok. I will definitely be visiting again.“

“Great local sushi spot with patio, lunch specials and good service.“

“Delicious food, large portion.“

“On September 21, 2025 my husband and i hosted a party for our 85-year-old friend. We were greeted with Happy Birthday Greetings. Our waters were never empty. Our food came on time, was delicious and hot. and all 8 of us enjoyed every chopstick full of such tasty food. Thank you to the staff that took care of every want, even a dish of ice cream dolled up for the birthday girl. Very nice treat. Thank you. Every time the service has been exceptional and caring a bit more today made it memorable for everyone Thank you.“

“I love the pho and the place is super clean, and the washroom sparkles. And Vicky is honest, friendly. I highly recommend this place for everyone.“

“Wonderful lunch experience with @Katsuya.ca definitely must try! Great food awesome staff. Thanks for a great experience“

“It may be one of the hottest days of the year but, we came in craving some comfort food and this perfectly hit that itch. The chicken was extremely juicey, the skin crisp, meat tender and quite flavorful, also I was impressed by the size of each peice and how they butchered it. We were given a small platter of buttered corn on the house and it was a nice starter to preset the meal. The music hits the vibe of a relaxing casual eatery and the combos are worth the money. Next time I would order the combo with a larger group to finish it we went for combo 2 and got the galbi and soy garlic chicken. The galbi was my favorite my partner preferred the soy garlic, the tteokbokki was a little smokey, little spicey, and was loaded with meat it was worth it. I will come back and this will be a another great night spot after some drinks and karaoke.“

“Just had a great experience eating at the new Burger’s Priest in Pickering @ Pickering Town Centre! Great food, great service on their busy soft openings. You’ll definitely see me again!“

“Taste good but a bit too much seasoning that you feel thirsty after.“

“For sure I will go again. will try dinner next time.“

“I got take out last night, rushing to eat before work (salad and chicken shawarma sandwich). It tasted odd... shortly after,, I called the location to tell them, something was off with the ingredients. I wasn't sure of it was the onions, turnips etc. something was left out too long perhaps... and today I am sick as a dog. I've eaten here before. I think they need better quality control on the food... especially being safely stored.. perhaps temperatures..etc“

“Great good with great value“

“Great atmosphere and good food. Service ppl were courteous. They don't take reservations so be prepared for a good lineup on weekends. Highly recommend the grilled chicken cartilage!“

“is amazing, and the side dishes are fresh. My favorites were the chicken katsu, beef short ribs, sizzling corn cheese, and pork bone soup! The atmosphere and interior perfectly capture the vibe of Korea, and the servers are really sweet!

I’ll definitely visit again!“

“We enjoyed a delicious Summerlicious dinner at Tabule in Bayview Village with generous portions of falafels, pitas with hummus; beef and lamb kaftas with rice and vegetables; and desserts of rice pudding and pannacotti. Our server Zeel was attentive and welcoming. Everything was perfectly executed!“

“Delicious take out! Pretty platter!“

“There are many ramen places in this part of North York and this is definitely one of the tastier ones. Noodles are cooked perfectly and the broth is always piping hot, delicious and flavourful. You can always count on getting a delicious bowl of noodles at this place. The service is always precise and efficient.“

“Checked out this Indonesian Street Food restaurant in North York ON with few of our friends. The food was very authentic and tasted very good. Service was excellent and atmosphere was very welcoming. We tried a variety of dishes as we were a group of 9. Some of the items were ordered off the menu were Cendol Coconut, Satay Ayam (Chicken Skewers), Nasi Goreng Shrimp, Nasi Goreng Ayam, Mie Jawa Shrimp, Mie Jawa Chicken, Gulai Ayam, Beef Rendang, Coconut rice and Dadar Gulung. Everything were delicious. Would high recommend to those craving for some tasty Indonesian/Southeast Asian food.“

“Everything was great. Our server Becca was attentive, pleasant and very professional. It made for a great night. The food was delicious. I had the lobster pasta, highly recommended. Be warned that it was a bit salty, but I feel that should be expected since it is seafood.“

“Amazing experience The food was absolutely delicious and full of flavor. The service was impressively fast, and the portions were huge definitely great value for money. Everything was fresh and perfectly prepared. Highly recommend this doner restaurant, I’ll definitely be coming back“

“Every time we visit your cafe, we get great pleasure and enjoyment from delicious food, which is definitely cooking in love! And this year I decided to celebrate my birthday in your cafe! .thank you very much to the chef and special words of gratitude to the lovely girl Manali, who every time surrounds all customers with warmth and attention! Professional approach to their work, knowledge of the assortment delights and there is a desire to return to this cute cafe again and have a lot of fun! Highly recommend Thai room on Dufferin! be sure to visit you again! Thanks .“

“Joey is our go-to place for special occasions in our family. The food is always amazing no matter the location, the servings are generous, and the staff and servers are friendly without being intrusive. I really liked their high chair for little babies. It was the type that attaches to the table — it was perfect for our 10 month old!“

“Deliious food,charming service. Will definitely eat here again!“

“Amazing Interesting burger choices were so yummy and huge.“

“This is a beautiful HIDDEN GEM located in North York and honestly a must try for somebody that’s looking for aesthetic vibes and a nice calm place to chill with a lot of food options and drinks. busy place with beautiful ambience🤭 Loved the food!! Everything was made fresh - employees serving were very sweet- very accommodating with my coffee order. 10/10 would recommend🫶🏼“

“Very good experience! Had a fantastic waitress and food was excellent“

“The first time I tried this authentic Korean restaurant in GTA, and it was great. The mapo style beef was especially good, really spicy but absolutely delicious. The spicy fried chicken is a must order dish. I also loved their kimchi so much. The staff were friendly and helpful throughout my visit.“

“The lady taking the order was really friendly! We got a chicken & pork souvlaki dinner to go. It was delicious and full of flavor. The portions were disappointing for the price, unfortunately. I was still a little bit hungry after my meal and I’m not a big eater to begin with!“

“Cute Korean restaurant about 3-5 min walk from Finch Subway station. Tip: exit through the passenger pickup area of Finch station if you're walking, that's the closest exit to the restaurant. I came here specifically to try their Ganjang Gejang (raw blue crab marinated in soy sauce), it seems that they might be the only restaurant that serves this dish in Toronto, that I could find and know of. There is a very slight fishy smell when I sniffed it, which is expected since it's raw crab, but when I was eating it, I didn't find it fishy at all, it was really delicious. The crab roe was soft and rich, the meat was smooth and fresh, everything went really well with the rice. I can see why this dish is called a rice thief now. I was really tempted to order another bowl of rice but on account of my diet I stopped myself. I would definitely try this dish again. I also ordered the kimchi stew and my friend got a spicy beef soup. Although it was not as outstanding as the Ganjang Gejang, Both were delicious and portions were good. The side dishes were good as well. Not sure if there's free refills or not since we didn't ask for any. The service was good, it's a smaller shop, seems like it's family owned. People were doing multi jobs so if you wanted more tea or something you have to ask them, they do really try to check up you though and would walk around once in awhile to refill your tea and see how you're doing. Overall a good dining experience, I would come back to try their raw crab. However if I was just going out for Korean food then I may not specifically go out of my way to come here since although the other dishes were good, it's not super outstanding. Aside from indoor dining they also have outdoor dining, there's a big white tent outside, they provides pretty good shelter, there's also hanging lights out there, really cute set up. We dined inside though since it was windy.“

“I had lunch here with my family and i like the atmosphere, child friendly and good food.“

“Food here is always 10/10.
the problem is the wait - don't expect to get a spot without having to be waitlisted. Typically takes 30~40 minutes during lunch time to get a table for 2. Same for table for 1.

The banchan side dishes are to die for. When a restaurant's side dishes are good, you know you're in a for a treat. It means they pay attention to detail, and put a lot of care on each item on and off the menu. I particularly loved the side dish pickled cucumber. It's so refreshing, with a hint of yuzu, not too sour, not too sweet.

For my main, I ordered their lunch special combo. There's many combos to choose from, super good deal for the price ($20~25).

Seafood pancake was great. Very decent amount of seafood included in the pancake mix, not too oily (I personally don't like it when seafood pancakes are soaked in oil and doesn't hold its shape when you cut it into smaller pieces).

Staff was very fast and friendly. Very good with communication, got a reminder text when it's almost my turn for the table on the waitlist, which I thought was a really nice touch, not all restaurants tell you in advance. There are always waiters walking back and forth between tables, making sure you have everything you need. Overall, my go to place when I'm in town, a spot that is consistent in their quality and super fair in their pricing.“

“Not truly wheelchair accessible. I was very much looking forward to dining here. After reading some of the other comments in the question section, we called to confirm the extent to which they are wheelchair accessible. Utterly disappointed to find out that although they have a ramp, the only accessible dining areas are if you're with one of the large groups. Meaning that as an individual with accessibility needs, I was excluded from dining at this restaurant. My accessibility needs are temporary, however you can guarantee I won't be dining at this restaurant even when I'm able to walk again, until they rectify this situation. Inexcusable to exclude people with mobility needs in this day and age.“

“The owner/chef used to be the head chef at a fine Italian restaurant so all the dishes are good and some are exceptional - like most of the soups from the soup of the day and the breakfast dishes.“

“Hands down the BEST Burger in the city. Whenever I get the urge for a berg its hard to top my own,, A big pain in the arse. BUT no more!! Because Yonge Burger is is the best of the best Burg's in Toronto! French fries, onion rings are delicious too. Also, you can't beat the price. Also Quality & Service is outstanding.“

“I wish I could give more than 5 stars!

If you love Thai food, come here. If you've never tried Thai food, come here. Even if you think you don't like Thai food, give this place a chance—you might change your mind.

I've tried so many different dishes on their menu, and every single one has been amazing. The food is consistently fresh, flavorful, and high-quality. The variety is fantastic, so there's always something new to try.

This is, hands down, the best Thai food I've ever had. The portions are generous, and everything is so delicious that I always end up eating way more than I planned. I can't recommend this place enough!“

“We tried both the bulgogi and kaboom pizza and they were solid pies. We opted this time not to go with the cream cheese crust which was a better option as it limited the sweetness of the overall dish and was a better balance of flavor. The green tea dough was solid on its own. The kaboom, while heavy, was super cheesy and we got great cheese pulls out of it and crispy cheese on the crust.“

“Great Customer service.“

“Michi has some of the best Japanese food I’ve had in Toronto. I’ve never been disappointed by the food and always look forward to coming back. The service is always super fast and polite. The restaurant itself is comfortable and inviting despite its small(ish) size. Truly a hidden gem in north York!!!“

“Our third time going Genji. Every single Time, phenomenal!!! Forgive me for not remembering the name, but the lady serving us 10 out of 10 customer services the food on top of that 10 out of 10 my girlfriend and I so amazing. So so understanding, and I offered out of court courtesy to life of the candle setting the mood perfectly. It gave us energy. It made us feel healthy and was the best spicy we’ve ever experienced. Thank you for amazing experience.“

“Small restaurant (about 10 tables) that also seems to do a fair bit of take-out. We have been coming here for about a year and we always have a great experience. The food is delicious and the price is right- best dumplings in Toronto.“

“I have been going to Izakaya since 2020 and it has been my Go-to when I’m craving good food. I usually get Chicken Katsu Bento because its worth every cent and every bite. The ambience is great and the service is good, would definitely recommend.“

“Love this place Great if you’d like something different“

“I had the pleasure of eating at Goa a few days ago. The lady who seated us and helped with menu selection (Mary) was very welcoming and helpful. The menu is very interesting and diverse. I had the branzino and basmati rice. The portions were plentiful, flavourful and excellent. I will certainly return to try another dish in the future.“

“My mom had to get an x-ray today and after she was finished, she decided that we both go to the Happy Bagel Bakery and it was such a delight. We both had lux and cream cheese sandwiches, along with a cherry danish and I even had a caramilk milkshake for the very first time! In addition, when we spent a certain amount of money which was something like $30.00 dollars, we were given an additional of six (6) bagels for Free! What a Great Deal! Furthermore, the food was Good too! Thank you mom for Taking us There! Sincerely yours, Howard Paul Shore Helene Shore Happy Bagel Bakery Customers /HPS /HS“

“food trip mode and first time dine-in here at Sampaguita. staff were very friendly and nice ambiance. chef manny & owner were very accomodating & considerate to prepare another menu especially made for me, Kare Kare with Lechon Kawali on top. it was so delicious, very authentic filipino cuisine. 100% i'll be back here. thanks a lot to all staff who assisted me👍 keep up the good work👏👏👏“

“The best korean fried chicken I've ever had. 🤤“