Donna's

4.8

64 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary European

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

Donna’s is an all-day restaurant that starts off with breakfast sandwiches then transitions to lunch with a menu of sandwiches, salads, & small dishes. For dinner, the focus is on shared, family-style plates with a diverse influence of seasonal offerings. To accompany the food, we offer a wide array of beverage offerings, from natural wine, to cocktails & local beers. We accept reservations & walk-ins. We are also available for pick-up through Ambassador!

Dining areas

Additional information

Location
827 Lansdowne Ave, Toronto, ON M6H 3Z2
Phone number
(416) 536-1414
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Contemporary European, Contemporary Canadian, Modern European
Hours of operation
Breakfast Tue–Sat 9:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Tue–Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Bar Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:15 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Executive chef
Jed Smith and Peter Jensen

Experiences

Sunday Roast
CA$65.00 per person
Mar 23, 2025 only
A classic English Sunday Roast. Expect some light appetizers, a full roast beef dinner - complete with Yorkshire puddings, veggies and gravy... and a dessert to boot! 3 courses for $65 per person

Offers

Snack Hour
Multiple dates available
Tue - Sat - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Come and join us from 4pm to 5pm to enjoy some delicious snacks and appetizers!

Oysters CA$3.50
w/ hot sauce & lime
Magic Chili & PeanutsCA$7.00
Miss Vickies, Sprats & PepperonciniCA$8.00
Cod Liver, Celery, Pickled FennelCA$15.00
Sourdough Bread & ButterCA$7.00
Marinated MusselsCA$22.00
cucumbers, green chilli, yoghurt
Lamb Liver on Toast
pickled shallots & capers
Goat's CurdCA$20.00
summer squash, confit garlic, sourdough toast
Beef TartareCA$22.00
wax beans, aioli, chips
Leafy SaladCA$16.00
eggs, pickled beans, croutons
Pea SaladCA$16.00
jalapeño, pea shoots, frisée
Tomatoes & Stone FruitsCA$20.00
pistachio, aji amarillo, perilla
Sweet Corn TartCA$25.00
sao jorge cheese, madras, arugula
Shell-on ShrimpCA$34.00
tomato, horseradish, worchestershire
Flattop Chicken ThighCA$36.00
chanterelles, caraflex cabbage, rhubarb & ginger

What 64 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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Toronto / Ontario
Neighborhood gem
Toronto / Ontario
Contemporary European
Toronto
Neighborhood gem

Review summary

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Donna's offers a delightful dining experience with "delicious food" and "outstanding service." Known for a "Nordic inspired menu" and an "interesting wine list," the restaurant provides a warm, "casual setting" with creative, flavorful dishes. A cozy neighborhood gem, Donna's leaves guests eager to return for more.

64 Reviews

E
Emma
Toronto4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I have been to Donna’s a few times and it has always been great. Went today for a birthday and the food was delicious and filling and even with the sandwich-based lunch menu, it was a great celebratory meal. Can’t wait to go back again!
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Susan
Toronto17 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is so fresh and scrumptious. A simple menu that delivers big on flavour in a homey, slightly quirky environment. Love coming to Donna’s especially for lunch!
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Daphne
Toronto1 review
5.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Absolutely delicious meal. Great service. Highly recommend.
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Caitlin VIP
Toronto4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is the absolute best! The food, the service, the drink, just perfect!
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Calla
Toronto1 review
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Donna’s is quite simply the greatest spot to eat in the city. The Sunday roast was the perfect treat on a snowstormy Sunday, but any day, any meal, any item, it’s all the best.
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david
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was excellent, usually is though! Food was 11/10 and the vibes were lovely and lively.
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Kelly
Toronto1 review
5.0
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The ambiance was terrific. The food was great - however, more main options could be an asset if you are going for dinner. Otherwise, it’s a great spot for drinks and apps.
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Jessica
Vietnam8 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious! I am always pleasantly surprised and delighted by the inventive use of ingredients and the contrasts of textures and flavours. The service was excellent: friendly, helpful and efficient. The room is bright, thoughtful and comfortable but unpretentious. I love Donna’s and will keep coming back!
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Tylor
Toronto1 review
5.0
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was fantastic, I really like the old vintage style diner with a touch of modern charm. The mushroom sandwich is my go to. I’m not a die hard mushroom fan but the mushroom sandwich had an amazing taste and crunch ratio 5/5
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Annabelle VIP
Toronto76 reviews
3.0
Dined on January 21, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A funky charming spot. A large staff was preparing the food. The service was excellent and the food very tasty. The owners bring a lot of first rate experience to this charming restaurant.
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FAQs

Donna's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (416) 536-1414.

Donna's is rated 4.8 stars by 64 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Experiences are available.

827 Lansdowne Ave, Toronto, ON M6H 3Z2

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(416) 536-1414
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Contemporary European, Contemporary Canadian, Modern European
Hours of operation
Breakfast Tue–Sat 9:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Tue–Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Bar Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:15 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Executive chef
Jed Smith and Peter Jensen

Donna's

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Sunday Roast

Offers

Snack Hour

Menu

DRINKS

DINNER

Oysters CA$3.50

Magic Chili & PeanutsCA$7.00

Miss Vickies, Sprats & PepperonciniCA$8.00

Cod Liver, Celery, Pickled FennelCA$15.00

Sourdough Bread & ButterCA$7.00

Marinated MusselsCA$22.00

Lamb Liver on Toast

Goat's CurdCA$20.00

Beef TartareCA$22.00

Leafy SaladCA$16.00

Pea SaladCA$16.00

Tomatoes & Stone FruitsCA$20.00

Sweet Corn TartCA$25.00

Shell-on ShrimpCA$34.00

Flattop Chicken ThighCA$36.00

What 64 people are saying

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