"We wanted to try filipino food, and chose this based on trip advisor. It's a small restaurant so good to reserve ahead. Our waitress was very..."
Madhav Khurana
"I remembered walking by Lamesa Filipino Kitchen at least 4 years ago, at the tail end of my last trip to Toronto. I promised myself, that I next time..."
Office Broccoli
"I had a fun Kamayan dinner here with a friend. I had called ahead for a reservation for this special dinner that they only serve on Sundays, they..."
TindleBay
"Lamesa means table, so the full name means… table filipino kitchen? Anyways. They served some pretty tasty food with romantic lighting, moody..."
Louisa Ng
"I like to keep my food adventures random and a little bit to chance. When I hit Toronto last week, I decided to check what were some of the closest..."
Whatsinmymouth
"I have eaten here 3 times in the last two months. I've tried their regular dinner service, their brunch, and finally their KAMAYAN (hand to mouth)..."
Lise
"OK so the food is pretty decent here, but that's not the issue. The price is ridiculous for Filipino food which like Chinese food is much cheaper...."
Salsadreea
"Labeled as one of the best Filipino restaurants in Toronto, and not having had Filipino food before, I knew I had to try Lamesa when I found out it..."
Kylie Tiffin
"I came here for UFEAST. The food is amazing. The chef really knows what he's doing. He is able to keep the traditional taste, but spunk up the dish..."
Tasty Explorer
"6 of us came here on a Sunday night to try the LaMesa Kamayan dinner. It's a family style dinner for $40 per person and it's only served on Sundays...."
Andrea
"I headed to Lamesa for their tasting menu last night, which, by the way, has been rated one of the Top 5 tasting menus in Toronto.The..."
Davindra Ramnarine
"GIRLLLLLL!! Normally when I have high expectations for a restaurant I end up leaving pretty disappointed. This time I went in EXCITED AF and left so..."
Thaly Tapia
"Modern Filipino cuisine is a rarity in Toronto but thanks to Lamesa Filipino Kitchen you can experience the bold flavours in Filipino inspired dishes..."
Cooking _Quidnunc
"I enjoyed a great meal with a bunch of food bloggers. We sampled a good chunk of Lamesas menu. This is modern Filipino food. Some traditional items..."
Linda Matarasso
"A friend of mine was celebrating a birthday and she wanted to try out Lamesa Filipino Kitchen, specifically for their "Kamayan" Hand to Mouth Dinner...."
Donna
"This is my second time at Lamesa now as I was here for their Summerlicious menu (review here) back in July, and I am completely blown away by the..."
Anh T
"A star in the making! Chef Daniel Cancino delivers an eccentric, yet satisfying Fall/Winter menu at Lamesa Filipino Kitchen full of surprisingly..."
Mary Tang
"I was lucky enough to be invited to Lamesa (@LamesaTO) once again where we were introduced to their new Fall/Winter Menu from their new Head Chef..."
Vickie Cheung
"Another Summerlicious 2015 experience at Lamesa Filopino Kitchen with my badminton peers after an intense session at Trinity Bellwoods Community..."
Kam_ip
"VERY cool vibe, playful and eclectic decor and it didn't hurt that they were playing a J Dilla playlist. But let's get down to what REALLY mattered..."
Mark Hill
"The restaurant is tiny with a modern decor and homey feel with the wooden tables. Lamesa’s servers are extremely knowledgeable and patiently..."
Anh T
"You'll find Lamesa Filipino Kitchen at Queen and Bathurst, sitting beside the black facade of Kenzo Ramen. The storefront and the restaurant itself..."
Andrea Chan
"Delightful Food Feast. As newcomers to Filipino cuisine, this restaurant was a wonderful experience. The apparent fusion of traditional flavours with..."
Abby N.
"First time ever going. My g/f is Filipino so I thought I would surprise her on valentines day. I've had traditional filipino food before (which I..."
Jfuks
"We've been meaning to get to Lamesa for a long while, and tonight we finally made it. Our only regret is that it took us so long to get..."
Culinary Slut
"I was really excited to try this place after hearing about it from a friend. Being of Filipino background, I was curious to see how they put their..."
Jessica
"Awesome Restaurant. My friends and i came here on halloween to celebrate my bday. As soon as i walked in was impressed by the ambiance, it was small..."
Tekkie Ee
"Great experience. Knowing Filipino food pretty well, I think that this place does a great job of introducing this exotic cuisine to downtown Toronto..."
Hybridvigor
"For years, I have been openly embarrassed at the quality of Filipino 'restaurants' in the city. Casa Manila and Max's are both great, but they're..."
TheNewTorontonian
"Delicious Food, Great Staff!. I chose items from the Chef's Tasting Menu (Halo Halo Sisig, Braised Short Rib Kaldereta, Jackfruit Creme Brulee) and..."
MuggleWump
"This was a beautiful restaurant with winderful staff. We were treated kindly and were even brought some tasting "tapas" food throughout our meal...."
Gigi Cal
"Chef Rudy will come to your table and serve the meal. Beautiful, fresh banana leaves are laid out across the table making up the ‘plate’ and..."
TorontoIsAwesome.Com
"Lamesa promotes a more contemporary approach to traditional or homestyle Filipino dishes. It’s refreshing to see new twists applied to food I’ve..."
Holly Edejer
"I came in with very high expectations and eager to try their three course menu for $25. They could be the restaurant to make me change my mind on the..."
The Piquey Eater
"Lamesa has brought modern filipino cuisine to the Toronto food scene and we’re all the better for it. Smoked Bangus (Milk Fish) and prepared as a..."
Caryl
"Filipino food often falls by the wayside when it comes to gourmet cuisine (perhaps due to Spam being one of the Philippines’ national..."
Annie Chu
"After all that food and warm hospitality, it was no surprise we did not notice time pass us by and we finished late. Lamesa for sure gave me a..."
Ann Gagno
"Lamesa (@LamesaTO) have been changing the perception of ethnic cuisine with a myraid of influences and reinventing some classic dishes. Although the..."
Vickie Cheung
"Pass by Lamesa Philipino Kitchen ( @LamesaTO ) a couple of time and have been meaning to give it a try since it's not everyday that you'll find..."
Vickie Cheung
"Ditch the knife, fork, spoon, chopsticks or whatever cutlery you use to eat. Free yourself from all that nonsense and just eat with your hands,..."
Stella
"Lamesa's prix-fixe 5 course Chef's tasting menu for $35.00, is a representation of the aromas, texture and taste of traditional Filipino ingredients..."
Foodies Inked
"If you’re looking for a unique dining experience on Queen Street West, look no further than Lamesa. With a prime location on Queen West, right..."
Toronto Guardian
"23rd October 2014How often to you get to eat with your hands? And I don’t mean eating foods like pizza, wings or canapes where eating..."
Heather Lang
"I haven't written a post in over a month and I wasn't sure if I was going to start again but when my friend Manal took me to Lamesa for my birthday,..."
Jacqueline
"I was invited to a kamayan dinner at Lamesa Filipino Kitchen, and having heard great things about Lamesa over the years, I RSVPd as soon as I got the..."
Itanni Betancourt
"I love Lamesa. I wrote about it after my first media dinner there, here, and have been back a few times since. I attend lots of media dinners and..."
Carole Nelson Brown
"Thai, Japanese, Chinese, even Korean- Torontonians are no strangers to Asian cuisine, but somehow the dishes of the Philipines have been persistently..."
Abbey Sharp
"Restaurant Review: Lamesa Filipino KitchenToronto is pretty lucky to have a Filipino restaurant likeLamesa…right on Queen St. W! Not only..."
Vicky
"“La Mesa” means table, in Tagalog. It also has the same meaning in Spanish. And just as multicultural as its name, is the food you find at the..."
Foodies Inked
"I still have very fond memories of the tasting menu I had at Lamesa Filipino Kitchen a year and a half ago. I remember describing it as a "rock-solid..."
Stella
"I’ve been waiting for the perfect opportunity to try some Filipino food since and found a place on Bathurst and Queen called Lamesa Filipino..."
The Piquey Eater
"When I found out my favourite Filipino restaurant was now doing weekend brunch I did a happy dance. Lamesa has brought modern filipino cuisine to..."
Caryl
"We booked out the restaurant for a friend's birthday tonight, and the team put out an incredible meal. Absolutely everything was delicious. Could..."
Daniel Moneta
"Got to try the Valentine's Day Prix fixe. First time being at the new location. Atmosphere is very cozy and vibrant. Food is INCREDIBLE. I loved..."
Anthony Cruz
"Absolutely delicious gem, serving unpretentious Filipino cuisine that is incredibly easy to get along with. Affable service and a bright cheery room...."
Jacob Wharton-Shukster
"We ordered catering for about 25 people for a return to office gathering. The staff at Lamesa were incredibly gracious, kind and patient with every..."
Jacqollyne Fitznor
"Highly recommended! The staff was friendly, welcoming, and attentive and the food was delicious and in generous portions. The fried chicken and the..."
Melvin Chien
"Finally checked this banana leaf plate off my list of things to try! It’s an interesting way to introduce all kinds of Filipino food if you..."
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"My favorite Filipino restaurant in Toronto! ❤️ Every single thing on the menu offers an elevated Filipino culinary experience. My current..."
Teena Santiago
"We ordered the Discovery Dinner and it was delicious, with a little bit of everything! Also had the brainfog cocktail, highly recommend for its..."
Calene
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