Donna's

4.8

50 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary European

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2 people

23 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Vegetarian-friendly

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!

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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
Area
The Junction
Cross Street
Lansdowne Avenue & Wallace Avenue
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Lansdowne Station
Additional
Dog Friendly

Experiences

New Year's Eve
CA$85.00 per person
Prepaid
31 Dec 2024 only
Come and ring in the New Year with us at Donna's. We are putting together a special 4 course menu for you with some delectable add-on's to make the evening even more memorable. Pop some bubbles and have a good time!

Offers

Snack Hour
Multiple dates available
Tue - Sat - 16:00 - 17:00
Come and join us from 4pm to 5pm to enjoy some delicious snacks and appetizers!

Lighthall, Progression '22 (Sparkling)
Vidal from Prince Edward County, Ontario.
- 5ozCA$14.00
- BottleCA$65.00
Loimer, Grüner Veltliner '22 (White)
Grüner Veltliner from Kamptal, Austria
- 5ozCA$17.00
- BottleCA$80.00
Cacique Maravilla, Vino Naranja '21 (skin Contact)
Moscatel Alejandria from Bio-Bio, Chile
- 5 ozCA$17.00
- BottleCA$80.00
Areal, Rosé '22 (Rosé)
Padeiro from Vinho Verde, Portugal.
- 5 ozCA$15.00
- BottleCA$75.00
Breton '23 (Rosé)
Grenache and Syrah from côtes de provence, France.
- 5 ozCA$16.00
- BottleCA$80.00
The Farm, RR81 '22 (light chilled Red)
Rotburger grapes from Niagara Peninsula, Canada.
- 5 ozCA$15.00
- BottleCA$75.00

BEER (355ml)

Miller High Life (bottle) 4.6%CA$8.00
Sonnen Hill, Lager Beer 4.8%CA$9.00
Burdock, Cherry B 5.2%CA$9.00
Lovebira, Good Things, Rice Lager 4.6%CA$9.00
Blood Brothers, Shumei IPA 7.0%CA$8.00
Longslice, Peacock Lagered Ale 5.4%CA$6.50
Matron, MUFF, Darkbier 4.5%CA$8.50

CIDER

Revel Cider, Time & Place (355ml) 6.5%CA$11.00
Guelph, Ontario
Revel Cider, Mithras (355ml) 6.7%CA$12.00
Nectarine sassafras cider. Guelph, Ontario

DINNER

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

COCKTAILS

Vermouth SpritzCA$15.00
Dolin's Red Vermouth, Sparkling Wine, Soda
Mezcal PalomaCA$16.00
Profesor Mezcal, Aperol, Lime, Ting
Sicilian NegroniCA$18.00
Tanqueray Gin, Etna Bitter, Dolin Red Vermouth
Lovage MartiniCA$16.00
Vodka, Revel Cider Lovage Vinegar, Lemon

What 50 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

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Toronto / Ontario
Neighbourhood gem
Toronto / Ontario
Contemporary European
Toronto
Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Donna's offers an inviting neighborhood vibe with "incredible flavor combinations" and "thoughtful service." Diners rave about standout dishes like the corn tart and smoked mozzarella lasagna, with many praising the "most delicious" food and friendly ambiance. The limited menu and creative wine list add to the dining charm.

50 Reviews

S
Sarah
Toronto
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
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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Greg
Toronto
50 reviews
5.0
50 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Highly recommend for a superb lunch, great vibe, awesome sandwiches!
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R
Roma
Toronto
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 12 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and delicious food! We had a great time at Donna’s and will definitely be returning.
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K
Katie
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 21 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great place to grab a coffee or get brunch with friends on a weekday. Delicious food. Excellent prices. Cozy atmosphere. Not too loud. And exceptional service.
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B
Braden
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 13 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My favourite restaurant! Food is always so so good.
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J
Jing
VIP
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The dessert was to die for!!! It tastes like a warm fuzzy hug
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M
Madison
Toronto
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome sandwiches, and good vegetarian options. Recommend
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C
Carolyn
Toronto
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Early morning weekend brunch is best, have the place to yourself for most of meal. Glad music was appropriate, volume was okay.
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J
Jayne
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 29 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent service; didn’t feel rushed; knowledgeable staff
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V
Virginia
Toronto
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 27 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was awesome and the service was outstanding. Donna's never disappointed us.
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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 50 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

23 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 6 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
Area
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
Dog Friendly

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 booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

New Year's Eve

Snack Hour

DRINKS

WINES BY THE GLASS (5oz/BTL)

Lighthall, Progression '22 (Sparkling)

Loimer, Grüner Veltliner '22 (White)

Cacique Maravilla, Vino Naranja '21 (skin Contact)

Areal, Rosé '22 (Rosé)

Breton '23 (Rosé)

The Farm, RR81 '22 (light chilled Red)

BEER (355ml)

Miller High Life (bottle) 4.6%CA$8.00

Sonnen Hill, Lager Beer 4.8%CA$9.00

Burdock, Cherry B 5.2%CA$9.00

Lovebira, Good Things, Rice Lager 4.6%CA$9.00

Blood Brothers, Shumei IPA 7.0%CA$8.00

Longslice, Peacock Lagered Ale 5.4%CA$6.50

Matron, MUFF, Darkbier 4.5%CA$8.50

CIDER

Revel Cider, Time & Place (355ml) 6.5%CA$11.00

Revel Cider, Mithras (355ml) 6.7%CA$12.00

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

COCKTAILS

Vermouth SpritzCA$15.00

Mezcal PalomaCA$16.00

Sicilian NegroniCA$18.00

Lovage MartiniCA$16.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Donna's offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Donna's restaurant rated?

Is Donna's currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information