Gonzo Izakaya

Gonzo Izakaya reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Alexander

   Toronto2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Gonzo Izakaya is always a great experience in terms of dining, atmosphere, topped off with excellent and attentive service. This is a top notch spot in TO for all events with very reasonable pricing.
   

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   Michel

   Toronto4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 6, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My wife found Gonzo Izakaya and took me there for my birthday. We travelled through Japan on several occasions and I worked in Nagoya, Tokyo and Kagoshima over many years. Gonzo is super authentic and it truly feels like you are in any real Japanese pub in any major city in Japan. Highly recommended and the place has a great vibe and atmosphere. The staff are Japanese and offer the best service just like back home. Check out the second restroom with a map showing the staff’s hometowns!
   

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   Gabrielle

   Toronto1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 28, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fantastic place and the skewers are incredibly yummy.
   

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   StephanieV

   Toronto1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 26, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a lovely time. Our server was amazing - Chan. Thanks for the hospitality and great service and good. We will be back!
   

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   James

   Toronto1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   You'd be blessed if this was your local. I'll be back, many, many times.
   

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   Natalie

   Toronto8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I can’t say enough about our experience at Gonzo!!!Our party of 3 became a party of 4 at the last minute and the staff was so quick to accommodate, which we really appreciated. The staff was just wonderful overall!! From recommendations to portion sizes and explanations of different dishes we were eager to try, 10/10 hospitality. The food was out of this world. We went in blind and everything we selected was so unbelievably flavourful, the timing was perfect, and the presentation was delightful. Considering the amount of variety and the number of dishes we ordered between 4 people, our total ended up being about $45 a head before tax and tip which was beyond reasonable (we were not drinking but their house special was $9.00 pints of Asahi which isn’t bad!) Thank you to all the servers who made our night memorable and the back of house staff who made a wicked meal. Can’t wait to come back.
   

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   Max

   Toronto10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 7, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent service, really fun to try lots of different skewers and small dishes, very funky atmosphere.
   

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   Vladyslav

   Toronto1 review

   4.0

   Dined on February 1, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was delivered very fast, everything tasted great, Amazing place to have a dinner with friends. Standard service, nothing special. Good overall, would recommend.
   

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   Katty

   Toronto1 review

   5.0

   Dined on January 29, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Me and my boyfriend go to spot. I crave this place every once in a while. It feels so authentic and food is to die for.
   

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    Jacquelyne

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Went with four friends. It was laid back, cozy spot with great food. Would go back!
    

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