Best Restaurants for Pride Eats in Toronto

World Pride Toronto is taking over Toronto and we couldn’t be happier! The celebrations will go until Sunday, but in the meantime, I thought you might want some advice on where to eat while taking in the sights and sounds while in the Village.

Best Restaurants for Pride Eats in Toronto
Stephanie Dickison By

Smith Restaurant

1
553 Church St, Toronto, ON M4Y 2E2

It’s not often you get an interior this stunning without it feeling pretentious or stuffy. The mix of wood and metal, the feel of old and new coming together, is incredibly pleasing. And if you’re one of those people who can’t stand to be inside during the summer months, there’s a great back patio.

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Kinka Izakaya

2
398 Church St, Toronto, ON M5B 2A2

All of this tooling around town, celebrating and dancing, can really work up your appetite. But in the spirit of Pride, you don’t want to go somewhere hushed and sedate – you want something with a little oomph. The loud raucous atmosphere at Guu always feels like you’re in the middle of an all day party, and the izakaya menu (Japanese tapas) gives you the chance to try lots of different dishes – baked oysters, pan fried udon noodles and fun Japanese desserts such as banana tempura.

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North Of Brooklyn Pizzeria

3
469 Church St, Toronto, ON M4Y 2C5

There is something innately sexy about grabbing a slice of pizza and walking and talking with friends while on the way to a club or show. That kind of experience is hard to duplicate with any other type of food. But don’t go for that cheap, doughy pizza. Get a good slice. North of Brooklyn’s pie will make you feel like you’re heading out of Manhattan into Greenwich Village. Select from a Margherita, Pepperoni, White, Puttanesca, or Kale & Bacon slice or order an entire pizza to share amongst friends. Either way, it will be a night to remember.

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Former editor of Dine.TO and industry expert Stephanie Dickison has been covering the Toronto food and restaurant scene for over a decade. In addition to profiling top chefs and interviewing celebs, her Open/Closed column is a must-read every Thursday for the newest openings, and latest news and events.
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