Published 30 October 2026 · By Jatin Dua, Broker of Record, RE/MAX Quantum Realty
My top five restaurants in Bloor West Village are GATTO Wood Oven Pizza (Neapolitan wood-fired pizza at 2312 Bloor St W), Queen’s Pasta Cafe (fresh pasta for more than 30 years, 2263 Bloor St W), Apulia Gastronomia (Puglian dishes and Italian grocery on Armadale Avenue), Momo Ghar (Tibetan momos, open noon to 11 p.m.) and Fox and John’s Pub (25-plus screens and weekend live music). The order is my judgement, not an official ranking.
How I chose these five
Bloor West Village has a long list of places to eat, so I started with the Bloor West Village BIA’s own Food and Drink directory and checked each candidate’s website. Every restaurant here is a BIA member and has a working site that confirms its address and what it serves.
From there I picked for range. A buyer moving to the Village wants to know where they will go on a Friday night with kids, where they will take visiting parents, and where they will watch the game.
- Inside the Village: on or just off Bloor Street West, within the BIA area.
- Confirmed current: listed in the BIA directory and on the restaurant’s own website.
- Different occasions: pizza night, a pasta dinner, an Italian lunch and grocery stop, Tibetan dumplings, and a sports pub.
No star ratings or review quotes here, just what each place offers and the practical details. Where a restaurant does not publish its hours online, I say so instead of guessing.
The order is my judgement, not an official ranking.
1. GATTO Wood Oven Pizza
What it offers
GATTO is my first pick because it works for almost every occasion in the Village. Its website describes Neapolitan-style pizza from a wood-fired oven, handmade pasta, salads, Italian wine and cocktails, and an aperitivo offering, and it bills itself as good for family dining.
The restaurant says its Apollo 9 pizza placed in the top nine in the world at the 2025 International Pizza Challenge in Las Vegas. It also runs monthly features; the October feature listed on the site is a black garlic and burrata pizza.
Dining in or ordering out
The site offers reservations through an online booking link and highlights a patio. Pickup and delivery can be ordered online, and there is a catering and private events option plus a loyalty program.
Practical notes
- Address: 2312 Bloor St W, Toronto, M6S 1P2.
- Hours: Monday to Thursday 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., per its website.
- Phone: 416-762-9682.
- Transit: between Jane and Runnymede stations on Line 2.
It is dinner-only, so plan around the 4 p.m. opening.
For families, the combination of a patio, an early dinner opening and online pickup is what makes it a weekly habit rather than a special-occasion spot. On a summer evening, the patio is a big part of the appeal.
2. Queen’s Pasta Cafe
What it offers
Queen’s Pasta Cafe is the sit-down Italian dinner pick. Its website says it has been making fresh pasta for more than 30 years and describes an intimate dining room with wine service and cocktails.
The menu is organized into starters, salads, sandwiches, pasta, entrees and desserts. Pasta is split into ravioli, seafood, meat and vegetarian sections, with dishes such as black and white fettuccine and spaghetti alle vongole. Entrees include chicken parmigiana and bacon-wrapped beef tenderloin, and the dessert list includes a house tiramisu.
Lunch
The menu notes that sandwiches, including meatball and Italian sausage, are available daily until 3 p.m. That makes it a realistic weekday lunch option, not just a dinner spot.
Practical notes
- Address: 2263 Bloor St W, Toronto, M6S 1N8.
- Phone: 416-766-0993.
- Hours: not listed on the website, so call ahead.
This is where I would take visiting parents who want a quiet, traditional pasta dinner without heading downtown.
It also helps that the menu runs from sandwiches to full entrees. One table can order a light lunch while another has a full pasta course, which makes it easy for mixed groups.
3. Apulia Gastronomia
What it offers
Apulia Gastronomia is part restaurant, part Italian food shop, and it is the most distinctive pick on this list. Its website describes an Italian local store offering handmade fresh pasta, imported grocery items and homemade dishes inspired by home cooking from Puglia.
The site says dishes are slow-cooked and made from scratch, using Italian ingredients or local alternatives such as Puglian olive oil, San Marzano tomatoes and Mennonite-raised meat. It describes the menu as a tribute to the dishes the owners’ nonna made.
How to use it
Online ordering offers both pickup and dine-in. The lunch menu, with handmade pastas such as tagliatelle alla Bolognese and orecchiette, can be ordered Tuesday to Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Catering, grocery orders and gift cards are also available.
Practical notes
- Address: 259 Armadale Avenue, Toronto, M6S 3X5, just off Bloor.
- Phone: 416-762-3334.
- Hours: general opening hours are not listed on the site; check before a visit.
For a household that cooks, having fresh pasta and Italian pantry staples a short walk away is a quiet quality-of-life upgrade.
Because it sits on Armadale Avenue rather than on Bloor itself, it is also a good example of how the Village’s food scene spills onto the side streets. That is worth knowing if you are looking at homes a block or two off the main strip.
4. Momo Ghar
What it offers
Momo Ghar is the pick for something different from the Village’s Italian and pub staples. Its website describes a Tibetan restaurant focused on handmade momos made with traditional recipes.
The menu covers steamed, pan-fried, deep-fried (kurkure) and tandoori-style momos, plus momos in sauces such as butter chicken and jhol, a spiced sesame and chili broth. Other dishes include braised beef with rice, Tibetan laphing and chili fries.
Why it matters for the area
A main street that is mostly Italian, pub and cafe fare gets more interesting with one or two specialists. Momo Ghar gives the Village a casual, affordable option that is not pizza or a burger, and it suits a quick weeknight dinner as well as a group order.
Momo Ghar also runs a second location on Parliament Street and sells frozen momos, which are handy to keep in the freezer.
Practical notes
- Address: 2392 Bloor St W, Toronto, M6S 1P5.
- Hours: daily, 12 p.m. to 11 p.m., per its website.
- Phone: 416-761-1833.
The long daily hours make it the most flexible option on this list for a late or last-minute meal.
5. Fox and John’s Pub
What it offers
Fox and John’s is the sports and social pick. Its website describes a pub and restaurant known for draught and craft beers, cocktails and wine, with a varied pub menu and daily specials.
The pub says it has more than 25 TV screens and shows Blue Jays, Argonauts, Leafs, Raptors, TFC, NFL, UFC and Champions League games. It also lists live music every weekend, with details posted on its social media.
A growing local brand
The Bloor location is the original. The website lists a Liberty Village location as open and Long Branch as coming soon, so south Etobicoke residents may soon have one closer to home.
Practical notes
- Address: 2199 Bloor St W, Toronto, M6S 1N2.
- Phone: 647-348-7937.
- Hours: not listed on the locations page; check its Bloor West Village page or call.
On a big game night, book or arrive early.
Every neighbourhood needs a place where you can show up alone and find someone to talk to about the game. In a Village that leans toward families and daytime shopping, Fox and John’s is the after-dark social anchor.
The five at a glance
| Restaurant | Address | Cuisine | Best for | Hours (per official site) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GATTO Wood Oven Pizza | 2312 Bloor St W | Neapolitan pizza, pasta | Family dinner, patio | Daily from 4 p.m.; to 9 or 10 p.m. |
| Queen’s Pasta Cafe | 2263 Bloor St W | Italian | Pasta dinner, weekday lunch | Not listed |
| Apulia Gastronomia | 259 Armadale Ave | Puglian Italian, fresh pasta, grocery | Lunch and takeaway | Lunch Tue to Sat 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. |
| Momo Ghar | 2392 Bloor St W | Tibetan | Casual or late meal | Daily 12 p.m. to 11 p.m. |
| Fox and John’s Pub | 2199 Bloor St W | Pub | Sports, live music | Not listed |
What this means if you’re buying or selling in Bloor West Village
Restaurants are a big part of why buyers pay for walkability in Bloor West Village. The BIA describes the Village as roughly one kilometre of Bloor Street West between South Kingsway and Glendonwynne Road, and says it was named Toronto’s first BIA in 1970. Every pick on this list sits inside that stretch or a few steps off it.
The streets that feed onto this strip, north and south of Bloor between Jane and Runnymede stations, give you subway access and a short walk to dinner. Those are the trade-offs to weigh against quieter streets further from the main road. The BIA also notes six Green P lots, which matters if you are buying a home without a driveway and expect visitors.
When you view a house near Bloor, walk the block on a Friday evening. Check how late patios and pubs stay busy, where delivery drivers stop, and whether a restaurant’s exhaust or garbage area backs onto the lane behind the house. These things rarely show up in listing photos.
If you are deciding between this area and its neighbours, my Bloor West Village vs High Park-Swansea comparison covers housing and lifestyle differences. If you are selling, my home valuation page is a good first step.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best restaurant in Bloor West Village for families?
My pick is GATTO Wood Oven Pizza at 2312 Bloor St W. Its website describes it as good for family dining and lists Neapolitan-style wood-fired pizza, handmade pasta and salads. It takes reservations online, has a patio, and opens daily at 4 p.m.
Is there Tibetan food in Bloor West Village?
Yes. Momo Ghar at 2392 Bloor St W serves Tibetan momos steamed, pan-fried, deep-fried and tandoori-style, plus dishes such as braised beef with rice and laphing. Its website lists daily hours of 12 p.m. to 11 p.m., and it also sells frozen momos.
Where can I watch sports in Bloor West Village?
Fox and John’s Pub at 2199 Bloor St W says it has more than 25 TV screens and shows Blue Jays, Leafs, Raptors, TFC, NFL, UFC and Champions League games. It also lists live music every weekend. Hours are not on its locations page, so call 647-348-7937.
Where can I buy fresh pasta in Bloor West Village?
Apulia Gastronomia at 259 Armadale Avenue sells handmade fresh pasta and imported Italian grocery items alongside prepared dishes inspired by Puglian home cooking. Queen’s Pasta Cafe at 2263 Bloor St W says it has been making fresh pasta for more than 30 years, though it is a sit-down restaurant.
How do you get to Bloor West Village restaurants by transit?
The Bloor West Village BIA says two Line 2 subway stations serve the Village: Runnymede and Jane. All five restaurants on this list are on or just off Bloor Street West between those stations. For drivers, the BIA lists street parking and six Green P lots.
Sources
- The First BIA in Canada — Bloor West Village BIA
- Come Visit Us — Bloor West Village BIA
- GATTO Wood Oven Pizza — official website
- Menu — Queen’s Pasta Cafe
- About — Queen’s Pasta Cafe
- Apulia Gastronomia — official website
- Momo Ghar Toronto — official website
- Locations — Fox and John’s Pub
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About the author — Jatin Dua, Toronto and GTA real estate broker
I am Jatin Dua, Broker of Record and co-founder of RE/MAX Quantum Realty Inc., Brokerage, Unit 101, 799 The Queensway, Toronto. I work with buyers and sellers across Toronto and the GTA and have helped more than 100 families sell. Four-plus years of active GTA transactions and over $100 million in sales volume. Every figure here comes from a published table, regulator or statute linked in the sources, so you can check all of it without asking me.
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