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The Best Restaurants in West Queen West

Christine Peddie

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Christine Peddie

The Best Restaurants in West Queen West

The best restaurants on West Queen West can expertly satisfy almost any craving. From unapologetically-casual spots offering delectable comfort food tailor-made for Instagram to posh, low-lit boîtes perfect for sipping, there's something for everyone in this neck of the woods.

With its abundance of boutiques, niche bakeries, galleries, coffee shops and more, it's no wonder this area was once named one of the 15 coolest neighbourhoods in the world by Vogue. With its profusion of stupendous spots to eat and drink, it's an oasis for the hungry, the weary or those simply seeking adventure. 

Here are the best places to go on West Queen West for top-level bites from some of the city's most popular spots. 

Trinity Bellwoods

785 Queen St W

Nana

Thai

Spicy, authentic, street-food-inspired Thai dishes are the name of the game at Nana.

Nana

Trinity Bellwoods

785 Queen St W

Spicy, authentic, street-food-inspired Thai dishes are the name of the game at Nana.

Thai

West Queen West

996 Queen St W

Montgomery’s

Chef Guy Rawlings' devotion to local, seasonal, from-scratch cooking makes any plate at Montgomery's a unique thing of beauty.

Montgomery’s

West Queen West

996 Queen St W

Chef Guy Rawlings' devotion to local, seasonal, from-scratch cooking makes any plate at Montgomery's a unique thing of beauty.

Beaconsfield Village

202 Dovercourt Rd

Taverne Bernhardt’s

Newcomer to the scene, Taverne Bernhardts' succulent rotisserie chicken, rotating veg-forward small plates and thoughtfully curated wine list make it an instant staple for the West Queen West neighbourhood.

Taverne Bernhardt’s

Beaconsfield Village

202 Dovercourt Rd

Newcomer to the scene, Taverne Bernhardts' succulent rotisserie chicken, rotating veg-forward small plates and thoughtfully curated wine list make it an instant staple for the West Queen West neighbourhood.

West Queen West

875 Queen St W

Noce

NOCE offers familiar Italian fare in an elegant setting.

Noce

West Queen West

875 Queen St W

NOCE offers familiar Italian fare in an elegant setting.

West Queen West

1087 Queen St W

Otto's Bierhalle

If it's over-the-top, German comfort food you crave, Otto's Bierhalle is where you want to go.

Otto's Bierhalle

West Queen West

1087 Queen St W

If it's over-the-top, German comfort food you crave, Otto's Bierhalle is where you want to go.

Trinity Bellwoods

872 Queen St W

Oyster Boy

With a lengthy menu of fresh oysters and seafood-infused dishes, it's no wonder Oyster Boy is a Queen Street West veteran.

Oyster Boy

Trinity Bellwoods

872 Queen St W

With a lengthy menu of fresh oysters and seafood-infused dishes, it's no wonder Oyster Boy is a Queen Street West veteran.

Trinity Bellwoods

869 Queen St W

Smoque N' Bones

Hold onto summer vibes with expertly smoked ribs, brisket, sausage and more from Smoque N' Bones.

Smoque N' Bones

Trinity Bellwoods

869 Queen St W

Hold onto summer vibes with expertly smoked ribs, brisket, sausage and more from Smoque N' Bones.

West Queen West

720 Queen St W

Terroni - Queen

There's no shortage of authentic pizza, pasta and appetizers on Terroni's popular menu.

Terroni - Queen

West Queen West

720 Queen St W

There's no shortage of authentic pizza, pasta and appetizers on Terroni's popular menu.

Queen Street West

1096 Queen St W

The Good Son - Queen

For wood-fired pizzas, pasta and other homey, approachable fare, The Good Son is the spot.

The Good Son - Queen

Queen Street West

1096 Queen St W

For wood-fired pizzas, pasta and other homey, approachable fare, The Good Son is the spot.

Trinity-Bellwoods

892 Queen St W

Le Swan

Refined yet unpretentious, Le Swan offers up a variety of French classics alongside diner faves.

Le Swan

Trinity-Bellwoods

892 Queen St W

Refined yet unpretentious, Le Swan offers up a variety of French classics alongside diner faves.

West Queen West

893 Queen St W

Hooky's Fish and Chips

As the name says, this is the place for crisp fish and properly-golden chips.

Hooky's Fish and Chips

West Queen West

893 Queen St W

As the name says, this is the place for crisp fish and properly-golden chips.

Queen West

942 Queen St W

Fonda Lola

Mexican

Tacos, tequila and more delight at Mexican restaurant Fonda Lola.

Fonda Lola

Queen West

942 Queen St W

Tacos, tequila and more delight at Mexican restaurant Fonda Lola.

Mexican

West Queen West

1198 Queen St W

Dandylion Restaurant

Locals visit this quaint spot for chef's expert cooking and precise, carefully-crafted, seasonal dishes.

Dandylion Restaurant

West Queen West

1198 Queen St W

Locals visit this quaint spot for chef's expert cooking and precise, carefully-crafted, seasonal dishes.

West Queen West

1084 Queen St W

Bar Piquette

An inventive wine list and simple eats, including the über-popular mortadella sandwich, add up to an excellent little spot for a bite or full dinner.

Bar Piquette

West Queen West

1084 Queen St W

An inventive wine list and simple eats, including the über-popular mortadella sandwich, add up to an excellent little spot for a bite or full dinner.