Hands down one of the best places to eat in the city. Every dish tastes like it was made with intention, tradition and real passion for Portuguese cuisine. The flavors are rich, authentic and deeply comforting — the kind of food that makes you slow down and truly enjoy every bite. You can tell the quality is consistent and the recipes are respected. A place I always come back to when I want real Portuguese food done right.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Diva Body Studio Toronto
The best Portuguese restaurant in Toronto. Full of authentic Portuguese flavors that truly feel homemade and traditional. The kitchen keeps the roots of Portuguese cuisine alive, while the space itself feels clean, elegant and beautifully refined. The service is warm, attentive and professional, making the whole experience even more special. A perfect balance between a fancy atmosphere and genuine, soulful Portuguese food. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yvon Lemay
We enjoyed a fantastic evening thanks to the attentive care of José and his team.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
hire9099
Via Norte Restaurant offers flavorful dishes, attentive service, and a welcoming atmosphere — highly recommended overall.
thomas1122
Highly recommended! Excellent experience.
Air Jordan
Highly recommended! Excellent experience.
anonpjyp
Highly recommended for an amazing experience!
Andrew Tate
Via Norte Restaurant offers flavorful dishes, welcoming atmosphere, and attentive service—highly recommended for an unforgettable experience!
Passport \u0026 Plate
We had one of those lunches that stays with you.
We asked the kitchen to butterfly the shrimp — and WOW. Hands down the best shrimp I’ve had in a very long time. Perfectly grilled, infused with that unmistakable piri piri heat, and paired with veggies that soaked up all those smoky flavors… truly to die for. Every bite felt like a love letter to Portuguese coastal cooking.
For the entrée, we chose the special- rabbit, and all I can say is… unreal. So tender it practically melted, rich yet delicate, surrounded by a sauce that you can’t describe — you just have to experience it.
From start to finish, the lunch was warm, comforting, and full of soul. No pretentiousness, no gimmicks — just phenomenal food done the right way.
Honestly… a much better experience than Nobu. A hidden gem that deserves serious recognition.
Passport & Plate will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Patricia De Sousa
I recently hosted an event for over 30 guests here, and we all enjoyed a truly wonderful Portuguese fine-dining experience. I’ve also visited a few times for a night out, and every visit has been consistently excellent.
Stef was incredibly accommodating with all of my requests and made sure everything was perfect. The appetizers, main courses, and desserts were all delicious, and the servers were attentive and made sure everyone was well taken care of. Thank you!
Via Norte Restaurant offers elegant Portuguese cuisine with rich flavors, fresh ingredients, and warm hospitality. The atmosphere is cozy yet refined, making it perfect for a relaxed dinner or special occasion. Consistently delicious and highly recommended.
Teresa
Always have a great time at Via Norte. The food is absolutely DELICIOUS 😋 Chef Ze is an absolutely outstanding chef👨🍳 Overall, it is highly recommended for other date nights or group gatherings. Cheers 🍸
Michelle
The food was good but not outstanding (for example the octopus was over cooked something I would not expect from a restaurant charging approx $100 per head). Service was slow and the restaurant only had about tables and 2 waitresses. I also made a note that it was my husband's birthday in the booking but they did not acknowledge it. All small things that add up when you are paying the kind money we did. The lamb shank however was excellent and the white chocolate flan. I think the disappointment stems from overall value for money
Rachel
Amazing food and great staff, we enjoyed every bite, flaming chorizo, lamb and cream brûlée was my favourite
Hands down one of the best places to eat in the city. Every dish tastes like it was made with intention, tradition and real passion for Portuguese cuisine. The flavors are rich, authentic and deeply comforting — the kind of food that makes you slow down and truly enjoy every bite. You can tell the quality is consistent and the recipes are respected. A place I always come back to when I want real Portuguese food done right.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The best Portuguese restaurant in Toronto.
Full of authentic Portuguese flavors that truly feel homemade and traditional. The kitchen keeps the roots of Portuguese cuisine alive, while the space itself feels clean, elegant and beautifully refined. The service is warm, attentive and professional, making the whole experience even more special. A perfect balance between a fancy atmosphere and genuine, soulful Portuguese food. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We enjoyed a fantastic evening thanks to the attentive care of José and his team.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Via Norte Restaurant offers flavorful dishes, attentive service, and a welcoming atmosphere — highly recommended overall.
Highly recommended! Excellent experience.
Highly recommended! Excellent experience.
Highly recommended for an amazing experience!
Via Norte Restaurant offers flavorful dishes, welcoming atmosphere, and attentive service—highly recommended for an unforgettable experience!
We had one of those lunches that stays with you.
We asked the kitchen to butterfly the shrimp — and WOW. Hands down the best shrimp I’ve had in a very long time. Perfectly grilled, infused with that unmistakable piri piri heat, and paired with veggies that soaked up all those smoky flavors… truly to die for. Every bite felt like a love letter to Portuguese coastal cooking.
For the entrée, we chose the special- rabbit, and all I can say is… unreal. So tender it practically melted, rich yet delicate, surrounded by a sauce that you can’t describe — you just have to experience it.
From start to finish, the lunch was warm, comforting, and full of soul. No pretentiousness, no gimmicks — just phenomenal food done the right way.
Honestly… a much better experience than Nobu.
A hidden gem that deserves serious recognition.
Passport & Plate will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I recently hosted an event for over 30 guests here, and we all enjoyed a truly wonderful Portuguese fine-dining experience. I’ve also visited a few times for a night out, and every visit has been consistently excellent.
Stef was incredibly accommodating with all of my requests and made sure everything was perfect. The appetizers, main courses, and desserts were all delicious, and the servers were attentive and made sure everyone was well taken care of.
Thank you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Great service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Octopus, Skate Fish
Via Norte Restaurant offers elegant Portuguese cuisine with rich flavors, fresh ingredients, and warm hospitality. The atmosphere is cozy yet refined, making it perfect for a relaxed dinner or special occasion. Consistently delicious and highly recommended.
Always have a great time at Via Norte. The food is absolutely DELICIOUS 😋 Chef Ze is an absolutely outstanding chef👨🍳 Overall, it is highly recommended for other date nights or group gatherings. Cheers 🍸
The food was good but not outstanding (for example the octopus was over cooked something I would not expect from a restaurant charging approx $100 per head). Service was slow and the restaurant only had about tables and 2 waitresses. I also made a note that it was my husband's birthday in the booking but they did not acknowledge it. All small things that add up when you are paying the kind money we did. The lamb shank however was excellent and the white chocolate flan. I think the disappointment stems from overall value for money
Amazing food and great staff, we enjoyed every bite, flaming chorizo, lamb and cream brûlée was my favourite
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