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The Best Walk-in Only Restaurants in Toronto for When You Forget to Make a Reservation
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The Best Walk-in Only Restaurants in Toronto for When You Forget to Make a Reservation
With the hustle and bustle of our day-to-day lives, you'll need this list of the best walk-in-only restaurants in Toronto for when you forget to make a reservation.
These establishments keep all their tables open for those who want to venture in last minute for a memorable night filled with excellent food and drinks to match. There is undoubtedly something for everyone with a range of locations, dining styles, and vibes, so no need to stress if the workweek consumed you and you didn't have a chance to book ahead.
We're all guilty of leaving things to the last minute, so here is a list of walk-in-only restaurants in Toronto that will be happy to accommodate you and your party at any time.
Downtown Toronto
41 Elm St
Konjiki Ramen - Downtown
Japanese
Owned by renowned chef Atsushi Yamamoto, this ramen hotspot on Elm street in the downtown core does the classic noodle soup to Michelin standards, alongside gyoza, chicken karaage and braised pork belly.
Konjiki Ramen - Downtown
Downtown Toronto
41 Elm St
Owned by renowned chef Atsushi Yamamoto, this ramen hotspot on Elm street in the downtown core does the classic noodle soup to Michelin standards, alongside gyoza, chicken karaage and braised pork belly.
Japanese
Cote de Beouf
If you're a fan of farm-sourced meats, French-inspired cheeses, oysters, wine and beer, you'll love this quaint local bar à vin and traditional style butcher shop on the Ossington strip. Pro-tip, try the steak frites for the ultimate Parisian experience.
Cote de Beouf
If you're a fan of farm-sourced meats, French-inspired cheeses, oysters, wine and beer, you'll love this quaint local bar à vin and traditional style butcher shop on the Ossington strip. Pro-tip, try the steak frites for the ultimate Parisian experience.
Kensington Market
328 Spadina Ave
Dumpling House Restaurant
Chinese
This go-to spot for dumplings and authentic Chinese food on Spadina has a menu with over 88 items. They are open every day of the week (except for Tuesdays) and accept cash and debit as the only payment methods.
Dumpling House Restaurant
Kensington Market
328 Spadina Ave
This go-to spot for dumplings and authentic Chinese food on Spadina has a menu with over 88 items. They are open every day of the week (except for Tuesdays) and accept cash and debit as the only payment methods.
Chinese
Little Italy
505 College St
Bar Raval
Spanish
Chef Grant van Gameron's walk-in only Spanish pintxos bar featuring Gaudi-esque wood panels with a Barcelona feel. Grab a seat inside their award-winning interior or on their sprawling patio boasting several casual high-top tables.
Bar Raval
Little Italy
505 College St
Chef Grant van Gameron's walk-in only Spanish pintxos bar featuring Gaudi-esque wood panels with a Barcelona feel. Grab a seat inside their award-winning interior or on their sprawling patio boasting several casual high-top tables.
Spanish
Baldwin Village
51 Baldwin St
Kinton Ramen
Japanese
Established in 2012, this Japanese ramen chain in Toronto uses only the freshest ingredients to make the best quality noodle bowls and broths in a bustling environment that makes you feel like you're in the centre of the action, no matter where you're seated.
Kinton Ramen
Baldwin Village
51 Baldwin St
Established in 2012, this Japanese ramen chain in Toronto uses only the freshest ingredients to make the best quality noodle bowls and broths in a bustling environment that makes you feel like you're in the centre of the action, no matter where you're seated.
Japanese
Dundas West
2 Lakeview Ave
Hanmoto
Japanese
This cozy locale and sister restaurant of Oddseoul and Seoul Shakers is perfect for Japanese-style snacks and drinks, served at this bare-bones izakaya with flea market decor.
Hanmoto
Dundas West
2 Lakeview Ave
This cozy locale and sister restaurant of Oddseoul and Seoul Shakers is perfect for Japanese-style snacks and drinks, served at this bare-bones izakaya with flea market decor.
Japanese
Trinity-Bellwoods
207 Ossington Ave
Foxley
A walk-in only destination on Ossington Avenue known for its ceviche, plus a small plates menu mixing Asian and Pan-Latin tastes.
Foxley
Trinity-Bellwoods
207 Ossington Ave
A walk-in only destination on Ossington Avenue known for its ceviche, plus a small plates menu mixing Asian and Pan-Latin tastes.
Beaconsfield Village
121 Ossington Ave
Papi Chulo's Mexicana
Mexican
This Mexican spot on the Ossington strip (from the same folks behind Greek & CO) serves up a menu consisting of tacos, tequila and salads.
Papi Chulo's Mexicana
Beaconsfield Village
121 Ossington Ave
This Mexican spot on the Ossington strip (from the same folks behind Greek & CO) serves up a menu consisting of tacos, tequila and salads.
Mexican
Bloorcourt Village
165 Geary Ave
Blood Brothers Brewing
Brewpub
Located on Geary Avenue, this brewery has exceptional beer served in a vast, industrial-style taproom and patio. The food menu is curated by Momofuku, so you can indulge on a pork belly or chili chicken bun, while sipping on your favourite craft beer.
Blood Brothers Brewing
Bloorcourt Village
165 Geary Ave
Located on Geary Avenue, this brewery has exceptional beer served in a vast, industrial-style taproom and patio. The food menu is curated by Momofuku, so you can indulge on a pork belly or chili chicken bun, while sipping on your favourite craft beer.
Brewpub
West Queen West
1070 Queen St W
Bar Fancy
Comfort Food
This West Queen West bar serves up some of the city's finest fried chicken, alongside beer, wine and fantastic cocktails. Their CaféTO patio is usually bumping on any given day of the week, so be sure to arrive on the earlier side to snag a table.
Bar Fancy
West Queen West
1070 Queen St W
This West Queen West bar serves up some of the city's finest fried chicken, alongside beer, wine and fantastic cocktails. Their CaféTO patio is usually bumping on any given day of the week, so be sure to arrive on the earlier side to snag a table.
Comfort Food
Bar Pompette
Little Italy's newest snack bar does not take reservations and is open Wednesday to Sunday from 9 a.m. to midnight. Grab some freshly baked treats and espresso during the day, and by night, sip on a meticulously crafted cocktail while you munch on one of their small plates, perfect for sharing.
Bar Pompette
Little Italy's newest snack bar does not take reservations and is open Wednesday to Sunday from 9 a.m. to midnight. Grab some freshly baked treats and espresso during the day, and by night, sip on a meticulously crafted cocktail while you munch on one of their small plates, perfect for sharing.
Leslieville
1047 Gerrard St E
The Vatican Gift Shop
A moody, Roman Catholic Church-like speakeasy serving up sourdough Neapolitan pizzas, Italian antipasti, wine and cocktails. They recently re-opened their space for indoor dining, so look for the upside-down neon cross on Gerrard Street East, and you'll know you've come to the right place.
The Vatican Gift Shop
Leslieville
1047 Gerrard St E
A moody, Roman Catholic Church-like speakeasy serving up sourdough Neapolitan pizzas, Italian antipasti, wine and cocktails. They recently re-opened their space for indoor dining, so look for the upside-down neon cross on Gerrard Street East, and you'll know you've come to the right place.
Dundas West
926 Dundas St W
Rhum Corner
Haitian
A Haitian restaurant and watering hole on Dundas West with a laid-back atmosphere where you can enjoy an array of Haitian grub and rum cocktails. You can also get your hands on frescos, slushies and cocktail kits for two.
Rhum Corner
Dundas West
926 Dundas St W
A Haitian restaurant and watering hole on Dundas West with a laid-back atmosphere where you can enjoy an array of Haitian grub and rum cocktails. You can also get your hands on frescos, slushies and cocktail kits for two.
Haitian
Bar Koukla
Greek
Across the street from Mamakas Taverna lies Bar Koukla, their stylish sister restaurant inspired by Athenian snack bars, serving mezes and seafood, plus hand-crafted cocktails and wines.
Bar Koukla
Across the street from Mamakas Taverna lies Bar Koukla, their stylish sister restaurant inspired by Athenian snack bars, serving mezes and seafood, plus hand-crafted cocktails and wines.
Greek
Bloordale Village
1241 Bloor St W
Seoul Shakers
Korean
Located near Bloor and Lansdowne, this cozy, dimly-lit wood-panelled haunt, mixes up signature cocktails complemented by outstanding Korean fusion snacks.
Seoul Shakers
Bloordale Village
1241 Bloor St W
Located near Bloor and Lansdowne, this cozy, dimly-lit wood-panelled haunt, mixes up signature cocktails complemented by outstanding Korean fusion snacks.
Korean
Bloordale Village
1279 Bloor Street West
Conzo's
If you're in the mood for pizza, stop by this lively pizzeria with exposed brick walls and checkered tablecloths. Fun fact: this is Sugo's sister restaurant located next door, so you can try and snag a table here in case their waitlist is too long.
Conzo's
Bloordale Village
1279 Bloor Street West
If you're in the mood for pizza, stop by this lively pizzeria with exposed brick walls and checkered tablecloths. Fun fact: this is Sugo's sister restaurant located next door, so you can try and snag a table here in case their waitlist is too long.
Bloordale Village
1281 Bloor St W
Sugo
Italian
You probably already follow this casual Italian eatery on Instagram. With no reservations, walk in and indulge in some big portions of classic comfort fare like meatballs, chicken parmesan, Caesar salad, sandwiches and spaghetti.
Sugo
Bloordale Village
1281 Bloor St W
You probably already follow this casual Italian eatery on Instagram. With no reservations, walk in and indulge in some big portions of classic comfort fare like meatballs, chicken parmesan, Caesar salad, sandwiches and spaghetti.
Italian
Roncesvalles
2125 Dundas St W
Bandit Brewery
Brewpub
Once an auto shop, this brewery just east of Roncesvalles Avenue, offers a wide selection of beer styles along with creative food options like fried chicken, steak frites, salads and bar snacks. Their patio is also newly renovated and is absolutely stunning, so be sure to stop by 2125 Dundas St. to check it out!
Bandit Brewery
Roncesvalles
2125 Dundas St W
Once an auto shop, this brewery just east of Roncesvalles Avenue, offers a wide selection of beer styles along with creative food options like fried chicken, steak frites, salads and bar snacks. Their patio is also newly renovated and is absolutely stunning, so be sure to stop by 2125 Dundas St. to check it out!
Brewpub
Parkdale
1330 Queen St W
Grand Electric
Mexican
A hip, bustling space for excellent tacos, tunes and creative Mexican fare in Parkdale. Be sure to arrive as early as possible to be guaranteed a seat, as the waitlist tends to grow fast, especially on a Friday or Saturday night.
Grand Electric
Parkdale
1330 Queen St W
A hip, bustling space for excellent tacos, tunes and creative Mexican fare in Parkdale. Be sure to arrive as early as possible to be guaranteed a seat, as the waitlist tends to grow fast, especially on a Friday or Saturday night.
Mexican
Trinity-Bellwoods
124 Ossington Ave
Bellwoods Brewery
Brewpub
One of Toronto's west end staples, this brewpub (and bottle shop) offers limited seasonal dishes and a rotating selection of experimental beer in their small brewhouse with a gorgeous patio, complete with greenery, strung lighting, picnic tables and a white picket fence.
Bellwoods Brewery
Trinity-Bellwoods
124 Ossington Ave
One of Toronto's west end staples, this brewpub (and bottle shop) offers limited seasonal dishes and a rotating selection of experimental beer in their small brewhouse with a gorgeous patio, complete with greenery, strung lighting, picnic tables and a white picket fence.
Brewpub
Trinity Bellwoods
184 Ossington Ave
Superpoint
Pizza
This trendy, exposed-brick locale on the Ossington strip serves up entire pies, Italian fare, wine and cocktails. They also sell mouthwatering slices at the front counter if you're looking for a quick fix.
Superpoint
Trinity Bellwoods
184 Ossington Ave
This trendy, exposed-brick locale on the Ossington strip serves up entire pies, Italian fare, wine and cocktails. They also sell mouthwatering slices at the front counter if you're looking for a quick fix.
Pizza