Giuliana's Guidebook
Food scene
Here are some of my favourite places to eat in Toronto!
Cash-only this small Toronto favourite fixing up Baja-style tacos & seafood.
115 locals recommend
Seven Lives
72 Kensington AveCash-only this small Toronto favourite fixing up Baja-style tacos & seafood.
Oretta
633 King St WTraditional Italian meals with very cool art-deco style space!
Full flavored, fresh and contemporary takes on tavern classics makes for a fun night out on the ossignton strip!
102 locals recommend
Mamakas Taverna
80 Ossington AveFull flavored, fresh and contemporary takes on tavern classics makes for a fun night out on the ossignton strip!
Love this place! It houses a variety of vendors selling various food products, flowers, and specialty items.
1398 locals recommend
St. Lawrence Market
93 Front St ELove this place! It houses a variety of vendors selling various food products, flowers, and specialty items.
Fun, loud and crazy Japanese tapas restaurant! Have some sake bombs or pints of beer and let the fun begin!
41 locals recommend
Guu Izakaya
1314 Queen St WFun, loud and crazy Japanese tapas restaurant! Have some sake bombs or pints of beer and let the fun begin!
Authentic Spanish tapas that is great with wine or cocktails. The stylish king street setting will not disappoint!
120 locals recommend
Patria
478 King St WAuthentic Spanish tapas that is great with wine or cocktails. The stylish king street setting will not disappoint!
Colorful Mexican street food! My favorite is their heuvo sandwich and horchata :)
6 locals recommend
Tortería San Cosme
5 Mercer StreetColorful Mexican street food! My favorite is their heuvo sandwich and horchata :)
Authentic Italian family run business. Small but cozy spot with warm, welcoming staff.
13 locals recommend
Trattoria Taverniti
591 College StAuthentic Italian family run business. Small but cozy spot with warm, welcoming staff.
A place that’s dear to my heart! When I visited Santorini this place was my morning ritual. Their cappuccino freddo was so yummy it had me hooked! I came back to Toronto and realized they had a location here!
Coffee Island
925 Bay St.A place that’s dear to my heart! When I visited Santorini this place was my morning ritual. Their cappuccino freddo was so yummy it had me hooked! I came back to Toronto and realized they had a location here!
Neighbourhoods
Pedestrians only district once housed a large whiskey distillery, now draws artsy crowds to its cobblestone streets. A must see especially in December where it’s turned into a magical oasis for the annual Christmas market.
1704 locals recommend
Distillery Historic District
55 Mill StPedestrians only district once housed a large whiskey distillery, now draws artsy crowds to its cobblestone streets. A must see especially in December where it’s turned into a magical oasis for the annual Christmas market.
Bohemian paradise! This funky, unique neighborhood draws local artists, indie shops, an array of bakeries, trendy bars and an array of casual restaurants.
12 locals recommend
Kensington Market
Bohemian paradise! This funky, unique neighborhood draws local artists, indie shops, an array of bakeries, trendy bars and an array of casual restaurants.
Top destination for fashion lovers. The area features chic cafes, polished bara and fine dining restaurants. Side streets consist of picture perfect Victorian homes with beautiful gardens.
16 locals recommend
Yorkville
Top destination for fashion lovers. The area features chic cafes, polished bara and fine dining restaurants. Side streets consist of picture perfect Victorian homes with beautiful gardens.
Quiet serenity! Removed from the hustle and bustle of city life, the beaches are perfect for those looking to find some renewal and rejuvenation on their trip.
The Beaches
Quiet serenity! Removed from the hustle and bustle of city life, the beaches are perfect for those looking to find some renewal and rejuvenation on their trip.
Cute park with tennis courts, hippies and dog lovers! Grab a treat at the local bakeries (nadège or sud forno) and stroll through this lively place.
743 locals recommend
Trinity Bellwoods Park
790 Queen St WCute park with tennis courts, hippies and dog lovers! Grab a treat at the local bakeries (nadège or sud forno) and stroll through this lively place.
Toronto Waterfront
251 Bay St.Fun place for a stroll with great views!
Sightseeing
A historic house, museum and landmark that was constructed in the 1900’s.
1217 locals recommend
Casa Loma
1 Austin TerraceA historic house, museum and landmark that was constructed in the 1900’s.
CN Tower
290 Bremner BoulevardSignature icon of Toronto and an amazing view of the city!
Underwater tunnel with a moving sidewalk. You can watch the ocean world go by all around you as sharks glide past and sawfish linger on the tunnel roof above. This is a truly serene experience for all ages, especially families.
2071 locals recommend
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
288 Bremner BlvdUnderwater tunnel with a moving sidewalk. You can watch the ocean world go by all around you as sharks glide past and sawfish linger on the tunnel roof above. This is a truly serene experience for all ages, especially families.
High Park is a huge green space with sunken gardens, hanging basket gardens, nature trails, natural ponds, and streams. Perfect for an afternoon picnic!
1205 locals recommend
High Park
1873 Bloor St WHigh Park is a huge green space with sunken gardens, hanging basket gardens, nature trails, natural ponds, and streams. Perfect for an afternoon picnic!
Fun day trip to escape the city! My favourite is Wards island, best beach and relaxing atmosphere. If you are going with smaller children I would recommend Centre island because they have a mini zoo and amusement park. You can take the ferry and be there in 15 minutes!
1035 locals recommend
Toronto Islands
Fun day trip to escape the city! My favourite is Wards island, best beach and relaxing atmosphere. If you are going with smaller children I would recommend Centre island because they have a mini zoo and amusement park. You can take the ferry and be there in 15 minutes!
This long alley in Toronto will look familiar to Canadians who have watched the long running TV comedy series, Rick Mercer Report. This is where he filmed his controversial news rants. Even if you have never seen this show, this is an incredible area that seems to go on forever. Tourists love coming here, posing in painted doorways and windows and taking selfies day and night.
19 locals recommend
Graffiti Alley
Graffiti AlleyThis long alley in Toronto will look familiar to Canadians who have watched the long running TV comedy series, Rick Mercer Report. This is where he filmed his controversial news rants. Even if you have never seen this show, this is an incredible area that seems to go on forever. Tourists love coming here, posing in painted doorways and windows and taking selfies day and night.
Budweiser Stage
909 Lake Shore Blvd WAmazing spot for outdoor concerts
Scotiabank Arena
40 Bay St.Fun for sports events and concerts