Restaurants near Willowdale

“Ivan is the greatest employee. So kind and respectful. He made the average new York fries experience feel like a luxury. By far the greatest worker that has ever served me. Ivan Novilunio proved that he truly cares about his job but most importantly the customers and the quality. If i were to trust anyone with my order, it would be Ivan Novilunio.”

“Great spot for a late night family dinner, tasty food and a cozy environment. We were served by Donna and she provided wonderful service, she was so sweet and attentive. Will definitely be back soon!”

“The staff were very friendly and patient with all 5 of us in our group. I loved that they had very tasty sugar free options so diabetics also had the same enjoyment as everyone else. Will be returning a lot!”

“Although I am vegetarian, I decided to go here for the Double Play. Got 2 small fries and small root beers before realizing that they had no stamps. So, had to buy large fries too. 😅 I like the old aesthetic of the place, not overwhelming and fast service. Plus the fries were nice and salty, so for the record you should come here at least once!

Vegetarian options: Rather limited.

Kid-friendliness: Ofc they have Happy Meals!!!!”

“A classic French restaurant with a great atmosphere and complimentary cocktails that taste unique.”

“Great experience with fine french cuisine and especially warm staff,congratulations 👍”

“First class from beginning to end. We were lucky to reserve seats at the chef’s bar and see the detail and care that goes in to every dish. Great chat, buzzing atmosphere and fantastic food. A memorable evening ❤️”

“From the moment we arrived, the team delivered warm, polished, and attentive service. The Wagyu was unbelievably tender and richly flavored; the lobster arrived fresh. Every course arrived at just the right pace, allowing us to fully enjoy each bite. Though elegant, the dining room felt inviting—not stuffy. Overall, the services and environment was much more impressive than the foods.”

“It’s a great experience. I enjoyed the ambiance as well as the food and service at this restaurant. The staff（Sunny and Sammantha） are extremely knowledgeable and make great recommendations. I love this place and will continue to visit.”

“Grey Gardens is a marker in Toronto for me - the place I want to take friends to for a celebratory meal and where I want to retreat when I feel like a solo date, sitting at the chef’s counter.
It is rare for any restaurant to have survived the past few years intact, it is another thing entirely for one to have maintained the consistency that GG has.
On this occasion, my sisters and I wanted to celebrate the fact that all our birthdays happen to be in August. Farhad, our server, was a delight and it was our collective joy to discover that we all hail from Bombay. The perfect recommendations for wine to go with our food selections. The stand-outs - spaghetti with duck, fennel and parm, the scallop crudo with chicken fat, shrimp toast, caraflex (perfection) and the blueberry galette with corn ice cream.
Farhad brought us an extra strawberry gelato so we would have three desserts, each with a candle. And a special glass of amaro as a post-dinner digestif.
Exceptional food (and great value!!) that just makes you happy to be out on a late summer’s evening and service that makes you want to come back, again and again. Grey Gardens, you will always be famous (to me).”

“Goods price before 3 pm 🫨”

“Very spicy, I feel like I lost two pounds after eating it lol😆”

“I came here for the second time with my partner during the dinner rush. Completely blew our expectations away!

We remember our first time eating here, with the food being decent but nothing crazy and the service was okay. However upon our second time visiting, our server, Bill Xu, was not only kind but went above and beyond to show us genuine hospitality. He was extremely patient with any questions we had and checked in with us often.

The food was delicious with the marbled beef being my favorite item that night. There are a variety of items you can choose from with the selection being quite large. Both sweet and savoury items were quite tasty so you can't really go wrong.

Lastly, I take the cleanliness of washrooms very seriously. I have to say that I was very impressed upon walking into the washroom. Not only was the design of the washroom itself modern and elegant, but it was very apparent that the staff does check their washrooms. It was pretty clean and there were several free amenities offered (toothpicks, floss, mouthwash). Overall, I was speechless to discover a really good washroom experience in a city full of awful and disgusting washrooms.

While the bill can be expensive by the end, the service and quality of the food was top-notch. Overall, this was a great experience and we will definitely be coming again.”

“Delicious food, friendly staff and cozy environment. Definitely recommend their food especially butter chicken and malai chicken tikka. Love this place.❤️”

“Im not sure where to start on this review.

Well to say the least, it took me about 2 weeks to decide on a place to eat. My decision did not let me down. I chose this place because of the connection the Chef had to the food.

Ive traveled all around and have been to many fine restaurants and places to eat. To compare this restaurant to others, well you cannot.

If you have ever been to Montana or Wyoming, you know that you cannot describe the views. The art you get at Lucies, is comparable to the views you see. You cannot put it into words.

The service itself was as you would expect, amazing. The staff is knowledgeable about every dish that is presented to you.

What the chef, the staff, and the amazing mixologist does for you; is to say the least an art within itself.

Now I am not very good at taking pictures, but pictures would not do the dishes or drink justice anyway. For some reason google would not let me post pictures.”

“This is our first time ever for a Chinese hot pot and we’re very happy and satisfied with the food and service. The server who was attending us was super patient as e knew nothing about the cuisine 🫣 we’ll visit again for sure

Vegetarian options: They have a variety for vegetarians as well”

“2nd time at the restaurant and the food was just amazing!! We were a bit confused on a few items but Sarita made some excellent recommendations. We had a great experience and I can't wait to come back here again!”

“Accommodated allergies and dietary restrictions without compromising flavour. Really inventive and delicious menu -- every dish was a standout. One of the best meals I've had in Toronto in a long time.”

“Hate that I found this place because I will only want to eat here from now on. Loved the food options and look forward to try new things in the menu. We tried the bang bang broccoli, cauliflower wings, tuna sushi roll, summer rolls, and the pasta. All delicious. Service is the best I’ve in experienced in Toronto. Atmosphere is clean and calming.”

“Very goid service”

“Great atmosphere both ladies Mackenzie and Nadia were both awesome, friendly, loving caring were super happy . An amazing experience at this location.”

“Aug 28 update:
Dined in with a few friends there.
Our waiter Jackson was very patient and helpful.
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10/10 recommend. This is hands down our go-to spot for Sichuan food in the GTA. We’ve tried most of the dishes on the menu over time and loved every single one. Everything is super flavorful and satisfying. Just a heads-up—it’s not shy with the spice!”

“Excellent food and service! Would come back.”

“Delicious hotpot with fresh ingredients and a wide variety of options. The service was attentive, and the atmosphere was cozy. Highly recommend for a satisfying meal！”

“Ram the late night host is an actual legend!”

“Very lovely experience upon visiting! Such informative description of each coffee item which was suggested, and the one I got was the best I’ve had… and I worked at SB for 4y! 100% recommend!! 💙”

“A Wonderful Birthday Experience at Bosporus Turkish Cuisine We had the pleasure of dining at Bosporus Turkish Cuisine last night to celebrate my birthday, and it was an unforgettable experience! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm and inviting, with a cozy autumn charm that made the evening feel truly special. A heartfelt thank you to our amazing waitress, Eda, who made the night extraordinary. Her kindness, attentiveness, and warm personality created such a welcoming experience. She went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect and even helped my husband organize a lovely surprise for me, which was the highlight of the evening! The food was absolutely exceptional—each dish was a delightful combination of authentic Turkish flavors and elegant presentation. From the rich appetizers to the decadent desserts, every bite was a testament to the chef’s skill and passion. Thank you, Eda, and the entire team at Bosporus Turkish Cuisine, for making my birthday celebration so memorable. Your impeccable service, delicious food, and thoughtfulness will not be forgotten. We can’t wait to return and will certainly recommend your restaurant to all our friends and family. Sincerely, Sabina”

“Ate fish sticks. 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻. The milk shakes are awesome especially the Rum chocolate milk shake. Staff is very courteous. Bartender was making some interesting cocktails. Will try next time.”

“Food is good... and good customer service friendly staff”

“What a charming and cozy spot. Each dish is beautifully designed. We had a pizza that was light and crispy and the salsicchia and gnocchi were unbelievable. The open kitchen really adds to the environment as well, it is fun to see and hear everything that goes on that is usually behind the scenes.”