Philippine cuisine: the best places to taste it in Toronto
29 restaurant menus in Toronto, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"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..."
"We had an amazing meal at Islas! It was my first experience with Filipino food and I was not disappointed. I had delicious chargrilled chicken that..."
Angela Cooper
"My very first impression when I first visited the restaurant was that I was amazed. The atmosphere that it brings you makes you think that you're in..."
Adrian A. Alconcel
"Filipino BBQ chicken was one of the best I have ever had. Super impressed with food,drinks, decor and service. Would highly..."
Caroline Purver
"The fix prix was amazing! So great we ordered additional bbq before dessert! The atmosphere is the best of any Filipino restaurant in Toronto & the..."
Jessica Smith
"I love seeing Philippine cuisine elevated in my city. Islas brings presentation, service, ambience, creativity and of course, the flavours...Big fan..."
Chris Ingco
"☆ cozy place! they did an amazing job with the decor �great place to hang-out.
☆ love the music �
☆ great food! inasal and bulalo has big..."
Myla Valete Dominguez
"Chef Marc Buenaventura taking Filipino food to a new level! Filipino food with a fresh twist combining new and old. Great place to hang out, with..."
Edgar Buenaventura
"Lovely new restaurant at the end of Queen St W. Great service and some amazing dishes that are unique. Well worth a..."
"Everything felt like home (the Philippines) in this place. The way the food is grilled and served, the demeanor of the waiters, the overall..."
Gen Aspi
"Been there twice with family,no reservations but was promptly seated and served. The food- fresh, plentiful and tasty, no fancy frills, just a good..."
Maria Tablon
"Amazing food and all-around experience. Felt like I was eating for the first time again. In addition, the staff was so truly accommodating. I rode..."
Rosa Na
"Abit small but food on point. Great prices too. For a great authentic Filipino experience you must come bere. Keep in mind its street parking..."
Rishi Gomes-Tiwary
"First time to visit the place. A bit tight and small. But food is great! Customer service par excellent!! And so is the price! Make reservations as..."
Len Reyes Sakay
"This was the best dining experience I’ve had in Toronto, not only because the taste of the food, but also the uniqueness of the way we ate. The..."
Ruì Dí
"We traveled 4 hours from the North with intent to experience this place and we are so glad we did. The food was fantastic,the service was great. This..."
Sue Tasse
"It was great cause it’s just like in Philippines. Delicious food and good customer service. My husband would have loved that place since most are..."
Maria Vicvic BuenRosal
"Our first visit was all that we hoped for. We made a reservation for noon on Sunday and were happy we did as it was very busy. We ate tons of food in..."
Shreya Bhati
"This place had me at unlimited garlic rice but in all honesty the food here is the bomb! Makes you just want to keep on eating cus it’s sooo good...."
Sheena Yap Chan
"I visited Toronto a couple of weeks ago and was interested in trying Tinuno. It had come up in my web search and my friends S and J had only good..."
Whatsinmymouth
"Filipino breakfast!!What a unique experience with a mound of garlic-flecked rice, chunks of boneless meat (available in both pork and beef)..."
Cal76
"Loved the kamayan feast at this little Filipino restaurant in Cabbagetown. I found the staff to be quite attentive as well.Overall a really..."
Jordan Retsinas
"I have been wanting to have a Kamayan Feast with my friends all these time. Thanks for Elvis A 's invitation, I finally have my first experience at..."
Jennifer K
"Tiny place in St Jamestown serving Filipino food. The place has made a name for itself serving set meals on banana leaf and they are..."
MoreFood
"Went here for the first time this past Saturday. Food was great and great service too. Spoke to the owner, friendly and personable. Definitely will..."
"I love this place.. my fiance and I go here most of the time every after our therapy.
My fiance is not Filipino and he loves our food especially the..."
Bernadette Diestro Magno
"LOVE it here! I never really knew much about Filipino food but there are consistent flavours throughout Asian food. What I love about Lola's is that..."
Jeanne Rah
"Affordable (5.99 -6.99 meals) and really delicious food. Very clean place. Chicken Inasal, lechon kawali and palabok are soo gooood. And they have..."
Cherry Lynne
"Namit! Inasal gid ang sabor. Tried other ulam also and I like them all. Highly recommended. Great price. Barato for the great taste. Will be back for..."
Peter Sonny Felisario
"Everything looks very yummy. I will, for sure, visit this..."
Sharyn Fajardo
"Super yummy authentic Pilipino..."
Patrick Chan
"When will Lola Kusina branch out to Orange County....cannot wait....may your business prosper and be blessed with more loyal satisfied..."
Anna Duran
"The FOOD...so authentic..."
Rhea Ann D. Sudaria
"The talent in cooking is God's gift to Garcia Family. Have fun and enjoy eating at Lola's..."
Elsa Lauron Peregil
"They were known in our family as the BEST COOK EVER! Every time we have a Reunion She Lourdes, lulu, mamituks, and for us INDAY DETS really loves..."
Marilou Garcia Quimsing
"An excellent place to eat. My family comes here at least once a month for the very authentic and tasty food at very reasonable prices. The place..."
Carl Woods
"Lola's Kusina is this tiny Filipino restaurant on Rexdale and appears to be one of the only Filipino places in Etobicoke. The place itself is rather..."
Johnny L.
"First time eating here. All I can say is that people are super friendly and passionate about their food. I really enjoyed the oxtail with peanut..."
Mike
"Not too long after that, I got my big plate of pancit bihon. It was still steaming as it was placed in front of me, I actually took several forkfuls..."
"I am one of the Dbarkadz customers and we tried Boodle Fight last Sunday. It’s so good lots of food, yummy and tasty. Price is reasonable, clean,..."
Ampi Mirador
"We are from Calgary and we enjoyed the food so much, very assumptious dinner and very reasonable price. Great staff and..."
Dory Portugal S
"Last minute booking - fast & friendly service, food was yummy, place is decent and spacious, bonus is..."
Trazie Galicia-Del Mar
"Amazing food 😍 friendly, lovely and professional staffs 😚 love this place so much 👍👍👍👍 thanks guys..."
Hằng Trần
"The food is amazing ��� I am their regular customer from day..."
Mae Rv
"The food is great and delicious. Price is affordable. Staff is friendly. Eating boodle fight style is really..."
Dennis Pelayo
"Many thanks for the good food and excellent..."
Christopher Tan
"Superb foods! Very friendly and accommodating staffs...price is very reasonable❣️Our non Filipino friends wants another session of Boodle..."
Elle Villanueva Martizano
"Lami kaayo! Balik-balikan jud!
I would like to say thank you for hosting us Zamboanguita Association of Toronto in our first annual meeting of the..."
Glenn Peter Credo Entea
"Wow sarap. The best ang chef a.k.a. papa jake....."
Bless Sargan
"Food was good. I love 2 itlog. even the fish mixed with..."
Flora Morales
"Masarap ang pagkain,malinis ang lugar,kain na..."
Geraldin Riano Valera
"Looking for Pares and its the only restaurant who has it. Thinking about boodle fight + karaoke..."
"For all your Filipino food cravings, come to Sampaguita Village. Staff is friendly, simple decor and amazing food. Prices is just right. You can..."
Chris Roque
"We got Pancit Sampaguita --two types of noodles packed with shrimp, lechon kawali, veggies--Lechon Kawali (roasted crispy pork belly, a..."
Wanderlusting Mama
"Anytime I want Filipino food, I always end up at Sampaguita Village. Always.This little place is located on Wilson Ave near a bunch of..."
Johnny L.
"Good food, ambience so so.. Good Filipino / Chinese restaurant.The food are delicious and reasonably priced.The place is small and is..."
Sam
"I've been here on two occasions for family dinners. Smaller sized restaurant and with a very strong and loyal fanbase so always a wait for a table!..."
SLA
"Looks can be deceiving, the curb appeal disappoint and so is the inside space but the food is absolutely delicious, our go to place for pot luck..."
Southern Belle
"Excelent food, but small and basic decor. Food very tasty, good selection.Place was completely packed, with a huge lineup on Saturday..."
Mike
"Delicious, good service. The lechon kawalai is delicious. We also ordered fried calimari (pritong pusit) . It came with just the right amount of..."
Blockie
"Dowdy, no-frills decor but delicious food. We came here on a Sunday afternoon and had to wait about 20 minutes for a table. Once seated, our food..."
Nes
"Messy. Looked like a place from 'Restaurant Makeover' before the make over. Random slippers and paintcans at the entrance, and dirty/sticky menus...."
AbigRubi
"Sampaguita Village does have a feel of a down to earth hole in the wall restaurant in a little village where everyone drop by for dinner...."
"Of all of the Asian cuisines, I find that Filipino food is the most difficult to pin down. I've even been to the Philippines myself and I still have..."
Erika Golem
"Enjoyed these guys. My family ordered the BBQ pork skewers, fried chicken and the bangus fish with the silog plates. I loved the fish and..."
Jamaal
"Fast, affordable and with lots of vegetarian options. Yum! I would recommend this place highly, especially for folks new to Filipino cuisine and..."
FResh
"Brought to us by the same team as Lamesa, Lasa by Lamesa (Instagram, @lasabylamesa) is a quick-service Filipino eatery on St. Clair West at Wychwood..."
Stella
"Lasa by Lamesa (@lasabylamesa) located on St.Clair West has a more casual traditional style compare to the original Lamesa which is more upscale and..."
"The restaurant is quaint and clean, customer service is great! the server, very nice and friendly and knows the menu by heart. But what do great..."
Joselyn Costa
"2nd time na kaming kumain dito. First time, isinama ako ng tropa ko sa Earl Bales park mtb at masarap ang pagkain, great deals at maganda ang..."
Jose Dadural
"love to eat here... their combo meal is good for 2 people... if you will have a party.. have it deliver right into your venue for free...( for orders..."
Malu Genodia
"Good place for Filipino food, got some good Chinese/Thai food too. I haven't tried everything yet but everything I've had has been pretty..."
Neil Hernandez
"We've never been to Summer House before but after finding it through google and reading reviews we decided to give them a try. We took a chance..."
Natasha Shaw
"The food is yummy that's why I keep coming back with my..."
Liza Mirafuente
"Place is clean,very good service and very good food . We did boodle fight..."
Jay JulieAnn Olorga Atwood
"Food was great, cheese wanton bomb !! Dinner for 2 special for 17$ so filling. You need to eat..."
"I love this place!! It's a hidden gem in North York providing amazing Filipino cuisine and bbq!! ! If you haven’t heard of this place, you must go..."
Winder Gill
"Kabalen is one of the Filipino restaurants you’ll find located at the corner of Bathurst and Wilson. There style of is from one of the provinces of..."
"Good food,friendly staff and fast service.definetly go back and try different..."
De La Cruz Rhea
"Very fast service for some reason, we were there on saturday night 10 of us around 8pm and ordered a whole whack of food from crispy..."
Alex Tan
"Excellent service came with great tasting food. The place is also very clean, so conducive for..."
Blanche Cordova Carino
"Amazing food! Great place to eat with..."
Elizabeth Malik
"Great foods and very friendly..."
Ma Roda Betic Naciongayo
"Excelenti! Good service-great food! Atin..."
Ng Ji
"The Asian dishes of this place are quite unique and served in a different manner.they have a different kind of taste attached to their dishes..."
The Girl With Curly Locks
"OVERALL SATISFIED. Grilled Platter is extremely delicious. We are so full. Thanks a lot for the wonderful dinner. We'll definitely come back to try..."
Sabrielima
"Me and my family have been at this store yesterday, i like the barrio fiesta rice, pancit canton, and their authentic kare kare and specially the..."
Big Bird
"I did like Tere's choices for us to try: lumpia, pancit canton, crispy pata (yes!), lechon kawali, pinakbet, sinigang na bangus and turon for..."
"In a strip mall with many fun eats you must do something to stand apart. Owner Jessica has passion. Lots of love and passion. This is not an ordinary..."
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