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Favourite Lunch Spots - Downtown Toronto
Mercatto is one of Favourite Lunch Spots - Downtown Toronto.

1. Mercatto

330 Bay St. (btwn Temperance & Adelaide), Toronto, ON
Italian Restaurant · Financial District · 25 tips and reviews

Aubrey D.Aubrey Dee: My Picks: Olives (warmed), Fritto Misto (Fried Shrimp, Calamari and Chickpeas), Ravioli (mushroom and goat cheese), and Tiramisu (if they have it on the menu). Everything is fresh and delicious!

Nirvana is one of Favourite Lunch Spots - Downtown Toronto.

2. Nirvana

5.6
434 College St. (btwn Lippincott & Bathurst St.), Toronto, ON
Restaurant · Downtown Toronto · 65 tips and reviews

Aubrey D.Aubrey Dee: Great food and affordable price. Tuesday (cocktail night) is my favourite, and the red wine Sangria pitchers are so refreshing! Lentil soup and a Nirvana sandwich with sweet potato fries, please!

Khao San Road is one of Favourite Lunch Spots - Downtown Toronto.

3. Khao San Road

326 Adelaide St. W (btwn Peter & Widmer St.), Toronto, ON
Thai Restaurant · Entertainment District · 194 tips and reviews

Aubrey D.Aubrey Dee: Best Thai food in town This place is always packed, but worth the wait. I usually get teh Khao Soi with braised beef (they also offer chicken).

Chipotle Mexican Grill is one of Favourite Lunch Spots - Downtown Toronto.

4. Chipotle Mexican Grill

8.2
323 Yonge St, Unit 114 (Yonge & Dundas), Toronto, ON
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Toronto · 111 tips and reviews

Aubrey D.Aubrey Dee: Burrito bowl or Salad - fajita vegetables, half/half beans, chicken, lots of mild salsa, little bit of medium, corn, cheese, sour cream, lettuce on top and guac on the side.

Salad King is one of Favourite Lunch Spots - Downtown Toronto.

5. Salad King

8.3
340 Yonge St (at Gould St), Toronto, ON
Thai Restaurant · 213 tips and reviews

Aubrey D.Aubrey Dee: Ryerson staple. My picks: Saim noodle with beef, Spicy Fish or Thai Curry.

HoSu Bistro is one of Favourite Lunch Spots - Downtown Toronto.

6. HoSu Bistro

254 Queen St. W. (at John St.), Toronto, ON
Sushi Restaurant · 57 tips and reviews

Aubrey D.Aubrey Dee: Great sushi if you're not in the mood for AYCE!

Aji Sai Japanese Restaurant is one of Favourite Lunch Spots - Downtown Toronto.

7. Aji Sai Japanese Restaurant

467 Queen St. W. (at Spadina Ave.), Toronto, ON
Sushi Restaurant · Fashion District · 63 tips and reviews

Aubrey D.Aubrey Dee: Aji Sai for AYCE Sushi!

Opa! Souvlaki of Greece is one of Favourite Lunch Spots - Downtown Toronto.

8. Opa! Souvlaki of Greece

10 Dundas St. E. (2nd Floor in Yonge Dundas Square), Toronto, ON
Greek Restaurant · 4 tips and reviews

Aubrey D.Aubrey Dee: I'm a new fan of their Calamari and Salad combo. They batter and fry up the calamari fresh for you! (Recommendation: hold the seasoning/salt, and sauce on the side).

Phil's Original BBQ is one of Favourite Lunch Spots - Downtown Toronto.

9. Phil's Original BBQ

838 College St. (at Ossington Ave.), Toronto, ON
BBQ Joint · Dufferin Grove · 19 tips and reviews

Aubrey D.Aubrey Dee: More west end, byutthe platter is a great sharing lunch. Beans as a side, always!

Banjara Indian Cuisine is one of Favourite Lunch Spots - Downtown Toronto.

10. Banjara Indian Cuisine

8.5
796 Bloor St W (at Crawford St), Toronto, ON
Indian Restaurant · 76 tips and reviews

Aubrey D.Aubrey Dee: Butter Chicken or Shrimp Masala, with pakoras to start.