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The Best Restaurants in Leslieville
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Posted Mar 20, 2023
The Best Restaurants in Leslieville
Written By
Posted Mar 20, 2023
Discover the Best Restaurants in Leslieville
Whether you're a local resident or just passing through, Hamilton offers a wide variety of dining options to satisfy any craving. From casual eateries to elegant fine dining, Leslieville's diverse restaurant scene promises something for everyone.
Looking for the perfect spot? Check out our list of the best restaurants in Leslieville for top-rated dining experiences that will delight your taste buds.
Leslieville
1501 Gerrard St E
Mattachioni East
Italian
Unassuming bodega offering pizza and Italian sandwiches on house-baked bread, plus salads and treats.
Mattachioni East
Leslieville
1501 Gerrard St E
Unassuming bodega offering pizza and Italian sandwiches on house-baked bread, plus salads and treats.
Italian
East Chinatown
744 Gerrard St E
Batifole
French
Cosy and unpretentious French bistro with a 300-label wine list and simply prepared fare in lively digs.
Batifole
East Chinatown
744 Gerrard St E
Cosy and unpretentious French bistro with a 300-label wine list and simply prepared fare in lively digs.
French
Leslieville
894 Queen St E
The Roy Public House
Irish hangout offering pub grub, whiskies and a range of draft beer in wood-accented surroundings.
The Roy Public House
Leslieville
894 Queen St E
Irish hangout offering pub grub, whiskies and a range of draft beer in wood-accented surroundings.
Maple Leaf Tavern
Built in 1910, this wood-dominated space serves chops, steaks and fish, plus elevated comfort food.
Maple Leaf Tavern
Built in 1910, this wood-dominated space serves chops, steaks and fish, plus elevated comfort food.
Leslieville
The Broadview Hotel
The Rooftop at the Broadview Hotel
Bar
Rooftop bar with a terrace and airy, indoor space, offering panoramic views and an eclectic menu.
The Rooftop at the Broadview Hotel
Leslieville
The Broadview Hotel
Rooftop bar with a terrace and airy, indoor space, offering panoramic views and an eclectic menu.
Bar
Queen Street West
924 Queen St W
Jules Bistro
French
Simple Southern French cuisine served in an unassuming setting, with a 3-course fixed-price menu.
Jules Bistro
Queen Street West
924 Queen St W
Simple Southern French cuisine served in an unassuming setting, with a 3-course fixed-price menu.
French
Leslieville
1190 Dundas St E
Gare de L'Est
French
Intimate setting featuring tasting menus with diverse local cuisine, plus international wines.
Gare de L'Est
Leslieville
1190 Dundas St E
Intimate setting featuring tasting menus with diverse local cuisine, plus international wines.
French
Leslieville
996 Queen St E
Ricky + Olivia
This restaurant focuses on supporting local Ontario producers and includes items like steak tartare, trout and duck heart on their menu.
Ricky + Olivia
Leslieville
996 Queen St E
This restaurant focuses on supporting local Ontario producers and includes items like steak tartare, trout and duck heart on their menu.
Leslieville
1100 Queen St E
Pasaj
Turkish
Known for its gorgeous milky pancakes with homemade sour cherry jam, labneh (a yogurt-based cream cheese), pistachio and crumbled tahini helva, you can expect long lines at this Brunch spot (but it is so worth the wait).
Pasaj
Leslieville
1100 Queen St E
Known for its gorgeous milky pancakes with homemade sour cherry jam, labneh (a yogurt-based cream cheese), pistachio and crumbled tahini helva, you can expect long lines at this Brunch spot (but it is so worth the wait).
Turkish
Leslieville
1146 Queen St E
La Paella
Spanish
This Leslieville spot is serving authentic Tapas, Paella and Wine from Spain.
La Paella
Leslieville
1146 Queen St E
This Leslieville spot is serving authentic Tapas, Paella and Wine from Spain.
Spanish
Leslieville
99 Pape Ave
Slowhand Sourdough Pizza
Known for their sourdough-style pizza, these pies are described as a bit of Italy, a bit of Detroit and a bit of San Francisco.
Slowhand Sourdough Pizza
Leslieville
99 Pape Ave
Known for their sourdough-style pizza, these pies are described as a bit of Italy, a bit of Detroit and a bit of San Francisco.
Little India
226 Greenwood Ave
Maha's Restaurant
Egyptian
This Egyptian brunch spot offers unique menu items, unlike anything else in Toronto. Maha's Mind Blowing Chicken Sandwich is overflowing with Maha's marinated chicken and herbs and is not to be missed!
Maha's Restaurant
Little India
226 Greenwood Ave
This Egyptian brunch spot offers unique menu items, unlike anything else in Toronto. Maha's Mind Blowing Chicken Sandwich is overflowing with Maha's marinated chicken and herbs and is not to be missed!
Egyptian
Leslieville
1168 Queen St E
Descendant Pizza
Pizza
Toronto's go-to spot for Detroit-style pizza, Descendant specializes in thick, square-shaped pies, known for their deep-brown crispy crust and decadent toppings.
Descendant Pizza
Leslieville
1168 Queen St E
Toronto's go-to spot for Detroit-style pizza, Descendant specializes in thick, square-shaped pies, known for their deep-brown crispy crust and decadent toppings.
Pizza
Leslieville
1058 Gerrard St E
Chula Taberna Mexicana
Mexican
Flavourful tacos, burritos and ceviche are best enjoyed alongside strong tequila-based cocktails at this Mexican-fusion spot on Gerrard with two spacious patios.
Chula Taberna Mexicana
Leslieville
1058 Gerrard St E
Flavourful tacos, burritos and ceviche are best enjoyed alongside strong tequila-based cocktails at this Mexican-fusion spot on Gerrard with two spacious patios.
Mexican
Leslieville
819 Gerrard St E
Wynona
Italian
If you're in search of an elegant dinner using seasonal Ontario ingredients, house-made pasta and the freshest seafood, look no further than Wynona, where you can get all of the above alongside a glass of natural wine on their beautiful patio.
Wynona
Leslieville
819 Gerrard St E
If you're in search of an elegant dinner using seasonal Ontario ingredients, house-made pasta and the freshest seafood, look no further than Wynona, where you can get all of the above alongside a glass of natural wine on their beautiful patio.
Italian
Leslieville
1042 Queen St E
Avling Brewery
Cozy, upscale bar food and craft beer are done right at this Leslieville (relative) newcomer, which is the ideal spot for a seasonal and locally-sourced dinner alongside one of their cold house brews.
Avling Brewery
Leslieville
1042 Queen St E
Cozy, upscale bar food and craft beer are done right at this Leslieville (relative) newcomer, which is the ideal spot for a seasonal and locally-sourced dinner alongside one of their cold house brews.
Leslieville
5 Coady Ave
Completo
Latin
This South American sandwich shop cooks up classic churrasco sandwiches, tacos and hand-cut fries loaded with toppings in tiny, fast-casual digs.
Completo
Leslieville
5 Coady Ave
This South American sandwich shop cooks up classic churrasco sandwiches, tacos and hand-cut fries loaded with toppings in tiny, fast-casual digs.
Latin
Leslieville
810 Queen St E
Tabule Middle Eastern Cuisine - Queen
Middle Eastern
Score the freshest Middle Eastern food made with local ingredients at Tabule, where you'll find ultra-smooth hummus, spiced meats and seafood, herb-laden salads and the fluffiest pita bread.
Tabule Middle Eastern Cuisine - Queen
Leslieville
810 Queen St E
Score the freshest Middle Eastern food made with local ingredients at Tabule, where you'll find ultra-smooth hummus, spiced meats and seafood, herb-laden salads and the fluffiest pita bread.
Middle Eastern
Leslieville
898 Queen St E
Eat BKK
Thai
This laidback Thai street food bar serves all the classic favourites like pad thai, creamy curries and crispy pork, plus a few unique appetizers like Northern Thai-style poutine and deep-fried squid.
Eat BKK
Leslieville
898 Queen St E
This laidback Thai street food bar serves all the classic favourites like pad thai, creamy curries and crispy pork, plus a few unique appetizers like Northern Thai-style poutine and deep-fried squid.
Thai
Leslieville
1111 Queen St E
Ascari Enoteca
Italian
The casual, cozy corner spot with racing-themed deco serves salads, fresh pasta and Italian wines.
Ascari Enoteca
Leslieville
1111 Queen St E
The casual, cozy corner spot with racing-themed deco serves salads, fresh pasta and Italian wines.
Italian
Leslieville
1471 Gerrard St E
Lake Inez
Asian-inspired comfort food is the specialty at Lake Inez, with their rotating menu of elevated snacks and larger plates alongside a list of craft beers and funky natural wines.
Lake Inez
Leslieville
1471 Gerrard St E
Asian-inspired comfort food is the specialty at Lake Inez, with their rotating menu of elevated snacks and larger plates alongside a list of craft beers and funky natural wines.
Leslieville
1118 Queen St E
Greta Solomon's Dining Room
French
Tiny, cozy and female-run, this intimate French restaurant offers modern fare made with high-quality ingredients and traditional cooking methods, in addition to a refined wine list.
Greta Solomon's Dining Room
Leslieville
1118 Queen St E
Tiny, cozy and female-run, this intimate French restaurant offers modern fare made with high-quality ingredients and traditional cooking methods, in addition to a refined wine list.
French
Leslieville
1008 Queen St E
Eastside Social
Seafood
This east end oyster and seafood bar specializes in coastal-inspired dishes like clam chowder, grilled octopus, PEI mussels and fish and chips, plus delicious dips, rice bowls and sandwiches.
Eastside Social
Leslieville
1008 Queen St E
This east end oyster and seafood bar specializes in coastal-inspired dishes like clam chowder, grilled octopus, PEI mussels and fish and chips, plus delicious dips, rice bowls and sandwiches.
Seafood
Leslieville
1124 Queen St E
Goods and Provisions
This stylish, dimly-lit speakeasy serves upscale sharing plates of fresh seafood, meats, cheeses and seasonal vegetables, plus garlic frites and $2 a shuck oysters.
Goods and Provisions
Leslieville
1124 Queen St E
This stylish, dimly-lit speakeasy serves upscale sharing plates of fresh seafood, meats, cheeses and seasonal vegetables, plus garlic frites and $2 a shuck oysters.
Leslieville
1220 Queen St E
Gio Rana's Really Really Nice Restaurant
Italian
This beloved Leslieville spot serves up classic, well-executed, family-style Italian food in a cozy atmosphere.
Gio Rana's Really Really Nice Restaurant
Leslieville
1220 Queen St E
This beloved Leslieville spot serves up classic, well-executed, family-style Italian food in a cozy atmosphere.
Italian