Donna's

4.8

59 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary European

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 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!

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
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
Phone number
(416) 536-1414
Website
https://donnas.ca/
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Jed Smith and Peter Jensen
Catering
For offsite catering inquiries including office lunches, weddings and baby showers, please email info@donnas.ca
Private party facilities
For large party and private event inquiries, please email info@donnas.ca

Location
827 Lansdowne Ave, Toronto, ON M6H 3Z2
Neighborhood
The Junction
Cross street
Lansdowne Avenue & Wallace Avenue
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Lansdowne Station
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

Experiences

Sunday Roast
CA$65.00 per person
Feb 16, 2025 only
RESERVATIONS COMING SOON Come and treat yourself to a classic Sunday Roast. Expect some light appetizers, a roast beef dinner - complete with Yorkshire puddings, horseradish & gravy and a dessert to boot.

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 59 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

Loved For

Toronto / Ontario
Contemporary European
Toronto
Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Donna's offers a "funky charming spot" with a blend of vintage and modern charm. Guests praise the "amazing taste and crunch" of the mushroom sandwich and the "succulent" duck breast. The "creative food at a good price without pretension" and "excellent service" make it a "quintessential Toronto spot."

59 Reviews

d
david
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
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
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
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
Vietnam
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
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
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
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
Toronto
76 reviews
3.0
76 reviews
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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Liz
VIP
New York City
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a celebratory dinner at Donna’s. Three of us had never been and one had. Our experience was excellent from start to finish. The wines and food were amazing. Every dish was outstanding including the oysters. We shared everything. We will be back!
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Jaeden
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a delightful experience at Donna's, everything from food to to drinks to the vibes of the place and I would say that for it's moderate price tag, Donna's is a knockout. Standout dishes were the lamb liver on toast which was super rich in flavour, the leafy salad which had one of the best dressings I've had in a while, and the duck breast which was succulent to the max. We also had the steak tartare but honestly found it slightly underwhelming in comparison to the rest of the menu. Our servers were helpful and attentive. Can't wait to come back!
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philip
Toronto
17 reviews
2.0
17 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Had been to Donna's previously for dinner and it was pretty good overall. This visit was for a weekend breakfast. We were sat at a large communal table in the back when we were only 2 when rest of place was almost totally empty. The reason given was we had asked for a quieter table if possible. Not really the response hoped. Ordered the English full breakfast. The food itself was average at best. The bacon was overcooked, the baked beans were underdone (almost crunchy) and the sausage was quite fatty. Sourdough toast was ok but over toasted. Maybe we caught it on a bad day, but not likely to return.
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Eda
VIP
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Feels like a home cooked meal in the best way possible!
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Sarah
Toronto
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible experience, where you allow the staff to choose the plates for you. The steamed mussels with sweet potato and the lamb toast were our favourites. I’ll definitely be back!
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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 59 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

827 Lansdowne Ave, Toronto, ON M6H 3Z2

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Lansdowne Avenue & Wallace Avenue
Neighborhood
The Junction
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
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Contemporary European, Contemporary Canadian, Modern European
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Lansdowne Station
Executive chef
Jed Smith and Peter Jensen
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

Website
https://donnas.ca/
Phone number
(416) 536-1414
Catering
For offsite catering inquiries including office lunches, weddings and baby showers, please email info@donnas.ca
Private party facilities
For large party and private event inquiries, please email info@donnas.ca

Donna's

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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 59 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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FAQs

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