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Lamesa Filipino Kitchen

87/100 (1898 ratings)

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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..."

mm

"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

Sabai Sabai

87/100 (5638 ratings)

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"Amazing place. By far the best Thai food place I have tried in my life. The food was great, you can taste all fresh ingredients and amazing quality...."

Quique Nifco

"The food and service is amazing. Love the new space. Fun spot and they serve great cocktails and have an extensive wine list..."

Paige Aistrop

"Was my first visit last night and it was great. Server was helpful n attentive and most importantly the food was delicious! I'll be back and would..."

Wray N Nephew

"My wife and I will be going back with our 2 boys as they love fresh delicious Thai food too. We knew this place was pretty impressive as tonnes of..."

Mac Ebrahimzadeh

"It was a really great experience! The food, the ambiance were amazing! The owners gave us the best service :) I would highly recommand this place..."

Claudia Gemme

"Awesome service and food - and a great vegan..."

Tracy Vanderwyk

"Amazing, tasty, authentic food- incredible service, friendly staff, great prices! One of my faves in..."

Aoife Ni Shiochain

"Went with a client for lunch. Get there a little early or be prepared to wait. First restaurant that as you are seated, let's you know you have 1..."

Vihan Jain

"I already miss the Khao Suey at Sabai Sabai! Having travelled the world, I can confidently say it was the best khao suey i’ve ever had so far in my..."

Gurpreet Somal

"Amazing Thai! The spring rolls are great and so is the red curry. I even sampled other friends curries and everything was very yummy. I will..."

Susie Hartkorn

"Not the warm experience advertised on their website, but really, really good grub. Fried rice is a little heavy on the garlic and soy, and the onions..."

Julia C.

"One of the best veggie friendly places I've been to in Toronto. First of all the decoration and overall vibe is simply amazing. The food was also..."

Pablo

"Great place! Came here on a weeknight, the food was great, service was good, had the chicken skewers which were all tender and delicious, Panang and..."

A C

"Just a little east of Yonge and Dundas is a non-assuming restaurant that is home to Chef Nuit's restaurant and bar, Sabai Sabai. A little different..."

Cuiscenes

"We came here last night, which was a monday and it was filling up quite quickly. If it wasn't for zomato I would never have even given this place a..."

Korean Food Monster

"I am VERY picky about my thai and cambodian food and I Love Sabai Sabai. Although I've yet to try Pai. The food at sabai sabai is flavourful and..."

Cooking With Alison

"Made my way here on a Sat evening and was surprised to find a very lively lounge atmosphere inside. Although the space felt kinda cramped, the food..."

Alex

"I had been to Sabai Sabai one time before and liked it, so it was time for another lunchtime visit. They have a regular lunch menu, and they also..."

Lunny

"The House-Made Spicy Lao Sausage was a pork belly sausage seasoned with fresh lemongrass, galangal, lime leaf, shallots, and spices. I thought this..."

Stenoodie

"One of the best Thai foods Restos In Toronto. Very authentic and tasty. Very good atmosphere and great service. Everything on the menu is delicious..."

Allen MI

"Overall enjoyed my experience there. Went to catch up with a friend on a Friday night. We were lucky to have gotten a reservation earlier that day...."

Ray

"It's a great place to eat, love the vibe inside the restaurant (not the outside, lol). I love the shrimp/fish crackers, and the tamarind sauce was..."

KirstiePerry

"This was the first restaurant I went to when I visited Toronto. To be honest I thought the place looked sketchy from the outside, but once I got it..."

Allisonafable

"Food: Tasty but not super memorable. The flavours lacked complexity after several bites. Portions were on the smaller side. Atmosphere:..."

Foodbird

"Great combination of authentic Thai flavours. The quantity is not overwhelming which allows you to take your time and enjoy the flavours. Please try..."

MAtia

"Had a few delicious meals here. Crispy fish and the fried eggplant were excellent. The Penang curry was so so tasty. Very cool place with..."

Nucleus Solitarius

"Tried this place out and couldnt have been happier. I took my boyfriend and hard to please grandparents and everyone loved what they ordered. The..."

Sarah D.

"While planning a trip to Thailand, I came across some Northern Thai dishes that I had never heard of. A quick Zomato search brought me to Sabai Sabai..."

Brad Arbour

"An amazing thai restaurant. Very similar to Khao San Road in terms of dishes but we give a slight edge to Sabai Sabai. The tapas are wonderful, you..."

Eats T.O.

"Another excellent Thai restaurant in downtown T.O. Not as good as its sister restaurant "Pai", but very good nonetheless. Like their tapas style..."

Joseph Pranadjaja

"LOVED THIS. Some of the best Thai I've had outside of Thailand. Funky little place with cool artwork, great cocktails, and kick ass Thai. It's..."

Rick Branham

"Great food! It's similar to the Khao San road, Pai and Sukothai restaurants. So, yes, it's tasty authentic Thai food. We had a big group and..."

Lise

"Loved it! Had taro roll, panang curry, grilled pork salad and street style rice noodles and it was all on..."

Mr Tee

"Overall: Amazing authentic Thai food, ideal for date or girl's night, great service, smaller portions I have been here multiple times, and..."

Asumi

"Absolutely amazing. Yet again, Nuit Regular and the team have really pulled it together to deliver outstanding Thai packed with flavours that leave..."

Antones

"The food, drink and ambiance is really good. The only downside is it's kinda..."

Kitty

"We sat at the bar because they had no tables on a friday night. Awesome service. The food is great. Each plate was better than the one before it. We..."

HM

"Tasty. Authentic. Only downfall is that it's small and kind of expensive. Love the food though so price is all..."

Heather

"I went to this place one night when nearby at ryerson. It was such a pleasant surprise!!! It's really unique inside and out. The cocktails are out of..."

Care

"Don't go there hungry, tastes too good. We had our waiter choose the dishes, went as a group of 5. Had a total of 10 dishes, so we got to try out a..."

Yuppielikesfood

"Food is amazing and drinks are too! Check it out you won't be..."

AFDyum

"What a wonderful experience. The service was exceptional even though the place was slammed. The food was absolutely delicious. Must try: sangria,..."

Linda

"Yum yum sabai sabai! Great concept and atmosphere, yummy..."

Ashley

"AMAZING food! The massaman beef is stunning! Great vibe and atmosphere! Friendly staff. Nice to see something decent in that..."

Trent

"After spending our Monday morning at Ripley's Aquarium in downtown Toronto, we went to Sabai Sabai for an early lunch. The restaurant is located..."

Food Crate

"The moment I stepped into Sabai Sabai, my attention was immediately drawn to the table with fresh flowers and sunshine poured on. So naturally I took..."

Lov3stia

"Before meeting up with my friend from work for a double date, Kevin and I decided to go to Sabai Sabai (225 Church Street) for some Thai tapas. Sabai..."

Holly Edejer

"The squash fritters ($7) came out next. And they were so good that we had to share them with anyone in sight (there are perks to sitting near us at a..."

The Curious Creature

"I had the Beef Kaho Soi. It was delicious! The curry was not overly spicy and enjoyable to eat - as I do not have a large tolerance for..."

Samshimi

"I have been in love with chef Nuit Regular’s food since their humble beginnings at the original Sukhothai location in Regent Park. I followed her..."

Yvonne Tsui

"With a tapas style menu developed by Chef Nuit ( Khao San Road and Pai Northern ), a cozy decor and spiked Thai Iced Tea on the menu, Sabai Sabai had..."

Xiaoeats

"Ordering an individual meal and only having one dish is slowly becoming a thing of the past as more restaurants in Toronto are beginning to offer..."

Food Sisterhood

"What I love about Chef Nuit’s food was that it transported me back to my childhood. The sensibilities of combinations of flavours were familiar..."

Ann Gagno

"Good food, friendly service and a great..."

Jess W.

"Really enjoyed the northern Thai tapas here. Favourites were the squash fritters, tom ka soup, pork skewers and khao..."

Stella

"Offering some of the best Thai flavours this city has to offer, Sabai Sabai, which translates roughly as “peace, tranquility, and a sense of well..."

Foodies Inked

"Before meeting up with my friend from work for a double date, Kevin and I decided to go to Sabai Sabai (225 Church Street) for some Thai tapas. Sabai..."

Holly Edejer

"It's been two long weeks of vacationing, translated into two long weeks of restaurant dining x 2 meals each day. After being in what seems like an..."

Abbey Sharp

"I enjoyed my visit here very much. Instead of entrees, you order tapas, which is a great way to try new dishes. They didn't have three items that..."

Alison

"Being a huge supporter of Khao San Road, I knew it was only a matter of time that I would make my way to Sabai Sabai Kitchen and Bar. Nuit and Jeff..."

Stella

""They were our favorites, so good that we ordered those two dishes again!"Sabai Sabai is a welcoming and comfortable restaurant that serves great..."

EatNMingle

"I was recently asked to organize a double-date and had heard a lot of good things about Sabai Sabai… a much-needed new Thai restaurant on Church..."

Toronto Food Blog

"Sabai Sabai, which translates roughly as “peace, tranquility, and a sense of well being”, is the name of the new Northern Thai tapas-inspired..."

Foodies Inked

"I have been in love with chef Nuit Regular’s food since their humble beginnings at the original Sukhothai location in Regent Park. I followed her..."

Yvonne Tsui

"Our first time at this Thai Restaurant to celebrate with our daughter and friends. The restaurant has a nice ambient and the staff are very friendly..."

Gottfried von Rathonyi

"The ambiance was good. We did an advance booking (almost about a week before our visit) but during our visit the restaurant was very busy with a long..."

Bhagyashree Chouhan

"Had a walk-in dinner reservations there. Their food and drinks collection is amazing. Not to mention their awesome hospitality. Food amount is also..."

Mohammad Shafayet Islam

"What a busy place! Visited on a Sunday night, and it was packed! The servers were friendly and quite accommodating. The place itself is a bit tight..."

Minho Lee

"Authentic Thai food and amazing atmosphere make you feel as if you were in Thailand! We ordered deep fried shrimp, taro rolls, and drunken noodles..."

Nataliia Hoi

"Great little place … service was excellent. Food was also very good. Tried the squash fritters, huge portion. Grilled chicken was tender and..."

Aileen Lee

"Enjoyed dinner there. They seemed a bit busy and forgot a request for a drink, but otherwise service was good. The menu was by QR code (where you..."

Veronica C

"Extreme noisy place for dinner. Need to yell out to talk. Tiny and cute Thai food place located in downtown centre. Food took a bit long to cook. All..."

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