Manita Ossington

Finally tried this place on Canada Day. We walked in for dinner at 7pm and was able to get a table for 3 inside immediately. I ordered the burger and it was overcooked. The server managed my expectations at first saying it is served medium rare. I wasn't planning to send it back, but the servers didn't check up on me for me to give them feedback. It wasn't a bad burger 3/5, but I was expecting a bit more for $31. The fries were super crunchy and could almost chip a tooth. Don't think I'd return to give it another go or recommend. Prefer Richmond Station or Pearl Diver.

We came for the burger after reading about it being one of the best in the city on BlogTo. It was good, but I thought that the patty wasn’t thick enough and lacking some flavour I thought the bacon would add to it. It was pretty good, but not great. The options for beer were limited and the cocktail list seemed to be standard.

First time dining here and couldn’t have loved it anymore. The oxtail chutney is a top 5 dish in the city, will definitely be back to devour it again. Elissa was so attentive and gave my friend and I such a lovely service. 100% recommend!

The food was enjoyable, although the portions were a bit small. It would be great if sides were included with our breakfast sandwich and pancakes. Other brunch spots in the area offer sides with breakfast meals. The server was friendly, and I recommend making a reservation or arriving early to avoid crowds. The atmosphere is pleasant, making it a charming local spot. If you’re visiting on a Sunday, take advantage of the free parking before 1 PM!

Very cute spot, nice interior, and food was pretty good but don't know if it's worth the "best burger in the city" hype. Service was great for us. Would want to come back and check out their brunch menu as we went for dinner.

Food was great! Honestly shocked at how good a pea and ricotta crostini could be. Will definitely be back!

Came to celebrate a friends birthday for brunch. Had seen reviews on TikTok and was excited to try. Sadly the food and service did not live up to the hype. Food: We ordered the burger (which had tonnes of reviews of being one of the best in the city) but the fries were more of a highlight than the burger. It was not worth the $29. We ordered the prosciutto and burrata sandwich which was probably the best thing we tried. We also got the Ribolitta soup which was not hot at all. Service: our table server was amazing. She was super attentive and deserves 5 stars herself. However, there was a male server who was rude and not accommodating at all, actually provided little effort to provide customer service. They also didn’t have cash change for us?

Had an amazing time the servers were polite and really helpful with giving me directions about where to go after for entertainment. This is a must go when visiting Toronto. I suggest the steak frites and burger top tier.

Giving it 2 stars because I had been in prior about a year ago for dinner and the food was good- fries - AMAZING, the vibe is cozy- the service quite mid. It's almost like because they know they're always busy they're also quite dismissive. We walked by today and looking for a quick brunch on a nice patio since we had 2 pups- saw that they had a few tables available so asked one of the servers who was out for a table, his response was "go to the host inside" Ok- cool, but to be clear you're now telling me to go inside with my dogs? I was under impression as a responsible pet owners pets we're allowed inside- I think he saw my confusion so on his way in said "I'll get someone for you." We stood there another staff walked out to which I asked if we can get a table for 2- she once again looked at me and said "go see the host" I was at this point confused and a little annoyed- it would have been great if the staff didn't keep bouncing me from person to person as it's NOT a big place- you see I have dogs- I'm trying to be respectful but you're also kinda being assholes as it takes 2 seconds to CLEARLY direct me to the right area. We ended up going somewhere else as it brought back memories the lack of service from my first visit- and truthfully- your food isn't that great- your patios cute, but there are tons of cute patios on Ossington- so good luck to you Manita- we will not be seeing you again.

I was super excited to go here as a bunch of my Toronto friends said it's a great brunch spot. You needed a reservation just to get a table and they were turning down walk-in. But I'll be the first to say it was kinda overhyped. Our coffees took eons to arrive. The acoustic kinda sucked. You can hear everything the table beside you is talking about. The portions were super small. We ordered a starter & a main but left kinda hungry. Even though the "vibes" are cool and it's in a cool area of town I wouldn't come back here.

Manita is an absolute delight! From the moment we walked in, we were enchanted by the chic yet relaxed ambiance. The white wine we savored was simply divine, complemented perfectly by the exquisite broccoli crostini. The staff radiated warmth and hospitality, making us feel right at home. Whether you're a wine enthusiast or simply in search of a cool spot to unwind, Manita is the place to be. Don't miss out on this hidden gem!

There are plenty of great food options on Ossington Avenue but Manita caught our eye with its quaint corner storefront. Inside, it's a pretty tight squeeze as each table was within shoulders apart, but it gave a nice homey vibe with its brick walls and warm interior. The service was quick and pleasant. We got there during brunch hours and got the smoked trout tartine and shakshuka. The smoked trout spread topped with onion, cilantro, and dill was packed with creamy fish flavor and the crunch of the tartine bread brought such great texture and rounded flavor. The shakshuka was the perfect morsel bite with the acidity of the tomato combined with the smoothness of the egg paired amazingly well with the buttery toast. Honestly one of the most perfect bites I've ever popped in my mouth. Definitely would love to try their lunch and dinner menus, as this is a true gem in the food area.

This restaurant had a relaxed chill atmosphere, great for an evening out with some friends. It is located on Toronto's Ossington strip with plenty to do in the area. The restaurant is rather tiny so I would recommend making a reservation in advance. The food was good and service was very friendly.

A nice brunch spot on Ossington. Came here on a Saturday for brunch and it was pretty packed, try to make a reservation if possible! Ordered the BLT (24) which came with a heap full of fries. The sandwich is also stacked high with tons of bacon. It was quite good. I kinda wish the plates were a bit bigger given how much food they're cramming onto the plate. Yeah, not sure what else to say, its a BLT, done well, with tons of thin cut fries. Great vibes in there, nice place!

Updated review: Since my first review of Manita 2 years ago I have been able to dine at Manita several times. The casual eatery is also a bar, café, and grocery all in one. The chill and intimate vibes of this place is great for a solo meal, catching up with friends, or a date. Their breakfast sandwich and ham croquettes are must gets - oh so delicious! Their coffees are also great and made well. I recently was able to dine at Manita for dinner and as expected, everything was delicious. That oxtail marmalade was truly delightful - unique and something I've never had before. The mustard and pickles that accompanied the dish cut through the richness of the oxtail marmalade. The bread (I assume from Blackbird Baking Co.) was the perfect vessel to eat the oxtail. We also had the Manita burger as well as the spicy vodka rigatoni. The rigatoni was simple yet delicious. Pasta was perfectly al dente and the sauce coated each rigatoni well. The burger was good and came with a large pile of fries, which were addicting to eat. Service wise, can be a bit slow but the servers are friendly. Overall, love going to Manita! Check it out when you get a chance!

I was super excited to try Manita, but after my overpriced and overly SOPPING wet eggplant sandwich I am super excited to literally never return. I had a similar sandwich at Sanremo's like a month ago and it was my favourite thing ever (as a vegetarian who love a good Sando) yeah this literally was the worst heartbreak I could've felt Also the weird painting on the wall for some reason was making me nauseous, it looks like a salad fingers skin sore or something

I've heard amazing things about Manita and finally decided to stop in for brunch. Upon arriving around noon on a Saturday the place was packed! I was dining solo so I was able to grab a seat within a few minutes indoors, but larger parties behind me were quoted about a 30-minute wait. What I got: - Croque Madame (Gruyere Cheese, Dijon Mornay Sauce, Parision Ham, Fried Egg, Salad, Cornichon) Final Thoughts: Manita definitely lived up to the hype! The Croque Madame was a large portion and piled high with ham on a crispy piece of toast and the egg on top had the perfect cooked but still runny consistency. The salad had a vinegarette and alongside the pickles helped cut through the richness of the sandwich. The tables were pretty close together and the wait for your food was a bit long, but well worth the wait in my opinion. This is definitely a sit-and-enjoy type of restaurant and not a quick bite. I'll be back to try to famous Manita burger and fries, but I'd highly recommend this spot for brunch!

LOVE MANITA BRUNCH. Burger and club sandwich always hit...especially with the delicious fries. The oxtail marmalade was really nice too. It was different and a great addition to our meal. But please, just get the fries. I would come here just for a plate of them. GO GET THEM

The breakfast sandwich at Manita is a transformative thing of great beauty. I shit you not. I was in awe of it the entire time I was eating it. A house-made English muffin (either that or it was made while House music was playing, hard to tell), fried egg, bacon, cheddar, braised Tuscan kill me now it's so delicious Kale, hot sauce aioli ketchup... Don't overthink it, don't worry, don't thank me, I didn't make it. Just try it. And the servers are cute and the vibes are nice. Ok maybe thank me.

If you're looking for a delicious and healthy meal, then the Mediterranean Plate at Manita is definitely worth a try. This dish is a perfect combination of fresh vegetables, flavorful dips, and soft-boiled eggs, all of which come together to create a satisfying and flavorful meal. The dish comes with a variety of dips and spreads, including hummus and tzatziki. The vegetables are fresh and crisp, and include cucumbers and peppers, which add a refreshing and tangy flavor to the dish. We also ordered a side salmon and latte which were a great compliment to the meal in addition to the free bread. The portion size is generous, and the service at the restaurant is friendly and attentive. Whether you're a fan of Mediterranean cuisine or just looking for a delicious and healthy meal, be sure to give the Mediterranean Plate at Manita a try.

Stopped by for brunch this past weekend. I ordered the eggplant sandwich and my friend got the turkey club. Overall delicious sandwiches although a bit pricey at the $22-26 price point. But the fries were generously piled on! Overall service was okay and atmosphere was pleasant.

Finally went to Manita for brunch - overall great experience! The food was delicious. The eggs were soft scrambled, amazing local toast and tasty bacon. The interior is cute - we sat at the bar which was fun. Staff were relatively friendly and service was quick once we got seated. My only complaint is that they don't have a traditional breakfast plate - unfortunately, you need to pay extra for toast (which is ridiculous) and bacon. It ended up being quite pricey, but at least it tasted good! My friend who has celiac had the gluten-free bread, which she said was one of the best GF breads she's ever tasted.

I decided to try Manita's after hearing so much about it on social media, but I was a little disappointed. The atmosphere was great, I really liked the cozy feel, however the food was just okay. We started with the smoked trout dip, and had the meatballs and braised oxtail for our main entree. The dip was tasty, but I'd prefer it to be served with crackers rather than potato chips. The meatballs were a little dry and oxtail a little salty. The service was mediocre, not the most friendly server and had to stop him to take our order. I'd probably come back for a morning coffee but I wouldn't go back for the dining experience.

The service at Manita is the worst, and the food is not good. I really don't recommend coming here, everything is slow which is inexcusable since it wasn't busy and the waitresses here just don't care. Ordered The Soppressata sandwich and The Oxtail marmalade to try and the Oxtail took forever to come. While waiting for the Oxtail, my sandwich got cold, and it was really bad. The baguette was so hard, after biting it a few times, my jaw actually was getting sore. My waitress was non existent, I flagged the hostess since she was the only one available and she gave me a generic response don't worry it'll come out soon. I noticed other customers who came in way after us and already got their order. I asked another waitress (my waitress still no where to be found) about the Oxtail and my sandwich was already cold, but since she wasn't waiting my table, she kinda just brushed me off. Finally I saw my waitress and I asked her about it, I was just told it'll be out soon. No apologies and her attitude was basically "I don't care and don't want to be here". Do yourself a favour and don't come here, there's a lot of better options in the area and you'll definitely be treated better than this terrible spot.

Sub par food and service. Was disappointed given how much attention they've gotten lately.

Small quaint restaurant on Ossington, Manita is a cozy Mediterranean spot where people come to have drinks with friends or a nice delicious meal. I came here solo and got seated at the window by the door. Luckily it was still warm outside so I didn't mind. It was quite dark in the restaurant where I was sitting but it created a relaxing chill vibe. I'm a dip lover so when I saw they had a platter with multiple types of dip I had to order it. It was quite delicious - loved all the different textures and variety of flavours on one plate! I think the start of the meal was the yummy bread. You can tell it was fresh bread because it just elevated every dip. I also got a seasonal bruschetta and it was awesome, I could easily eat another order. Definitely want to go back and try their brunch.

Atmosphere was great and service was exceptional EXCEPT i got food posioning via the Falafel plate. Cant give any recommendations to a resto that made me sick for two days.

Manita is one of the must-go brunch places in Toronto. I went there when it was raining and even raining would make the nice view at the patio. Not only loved the service but also their ambience and the food. The granola yogurt tasted amazing and the sandwich too. I would also suggest Falafel to vegetarian as well. I would definitely visit Manita again

Manita is a testament to the maxim 'great things come in small packages'. A slender corridor perched against Royal Street, this cafe/bar/specialty grocer brings us as close to Europe as anyone can get these days. Cafe tables seem to extend into the street, introducing a more everyday liveliness to a corner I generally associate with pounding bass and slurred sentences. Manita manages its offerings as brilliantly as it manages its space. I want to place the menu near France, but it's not just French. Alongside moules frites is a falafel sandwich I have yet to try but hear is amazing. That recommendation came from Ian, one of three Manita partners. "If you haven't tried the burger yet though, you should get that." I tried to goad my girlfriend into ordering the falafel so we could cover all bases, but she was committed to eggs. This is the best burger I've ever had. Since devouring it, I've exhausted a good deal of energy mining my memory for a time a burger has come remotely close to making me feel like the burger at Manita's did, and I've come up completely dry. I don't know what they do to their cheese to make it what it is. I'm not sure what masked hero of a bakery is responsible for those buns. God knows what sort of oblation chef Colin Tooke left at an altar to get a recipe that good. I swear the most firm parts of the burger were the deliciously sweet pickle slices cradled inside the gooey decadence they call a cheeseburger. You need to experience this. This burger tastes like all your aspirations achieved. As I tried to come to terms with how mind-bending the bite I had in my mouth was, I overheard someone at another table: "Is it just me, or is this falafel insanely good?" Something to look forward to I guess. Thank you Ian, Sam, and Colin for helping justify the high cost of rent in the area. And my girlfriend loved her eggs.

I think... the best breakfast sandwich I've ever had. Manita is wonderful. The mimosas are gigantic and full of fresh pulpy orange juice/orange slices. The late night menu/(oysters) is great. Truly a gem and we all know it!

We came as a group of five and sat inside. It was my first time here and I absolutely loved it. Dinner was delicious and service was great. Would recommend.

This has got to be my favorite restaurant in Toronto! My favorite thing to order is the breakfast sandwich, they put braised collard greens in it and it is so tasty. The egg is always perfectly runny. My boyfriend always gets the quarter pounder which he loves as well. They have other great lunch options like the falafel plate and shakshuka too. I highly recommend stopping by for a bite and getting a coffee (their coffee is so good). The space is really cute and small so probably not best for big parties but very fun for a date night or brunch with a friend. Service is always awesome too. Love this spot so much!

I tried Manita with a friend for dinner. The first thing that I noticed, upon looking at their menu, is that we should have come here for breakfast or lunch instead. The menu items for their breakfast and lunch menus appealed a lot more to me personally, and I'll have to come back in the daylight to get the full Manita experience. But I digress. My friend and I split the Ricotta Cavatelli, Burrata, and a side of the french fries. The Rocotta Cavatelli was super cheesy and savoury, without making you feel like complete trash twenty minutes after the meal. The Burrata (which is not shown exactly as-is in the menu on their website) was great too. The squash and the microgreens go perfect with the namesake cheese. It honestly felt more like a salad than a proper entree, but I was very satisfied with it nonetheless. The patio is surprisingly spacious and the wait staff was very friendly and attentive. Like I said earlier, I'll definitely be back at Manita, maybe just a little bit earlier in the day.

Wow, this place was incredible. Had the falafel sandwich, will definitely be getting it again!

It was a trendy cafe. There are many young people enjoy their meals. It wasn't a quiet cafe and looked crowded. It isn't a relaxing place. I didn't find the menu exciting. They have only regular foods not wow. Foods were expensive by considering the menu. Latte was just okay not wow.

I passed by this place last time I was on Ossington and had to note it down!! So happy I was able to convince my friends to come here for dinner and I was blown away! We got a cheese plate to share, I loved the riopelle and the bread was so delicious! My partner ordered a glass of orange, we wanted to buy a bottle at the end of the meal but they were on their last bottle :( I got the ricotta cavatelli, it was so filling and came with pickled chilies that I just put it on top. The broccolini was super yummy in the dish and everything was perfectly seasoned. My partner got the fried Brussels sprouts and the lamb meatballs. The meatballs, although a small dish, were SO delicious. Definitely worth every penny. The Brussels sprouts as well, it was topped with cheese and it was crispy and yummy - one of my fav dishes of the night. The ambience was so romantic and intimate, definitely a great date spot! The service was also amazing and attentive, we had a great night here. I am definitely coming back again soon!

Have been looking forward to dining at Manita in a long time and finally we planned to go today on my sister's birthday for lunch today. Unfortunately our experience was far more than disappointing! I ordered the manita burger and my sister the turkey club... and then to our surprise she found a long, way too long hair in her food. Of course we notified the waiter who apologized and offered to have the dish replaced or taken out of our bill. My sister was not in the mood for having anything else of course her appetite was destroyed after all but she still was in a good spirit! Mistakes do happen but if a business wants to uphold a high level of professionalism and hygiene that's definitely not the experience you want your customers to have especially by finding a hair in their food which let's not lie is pretty gross. We did try to overcome it and Even though I was very upset i did try to hide it so I don't disappoint her and further ruin her bday lunch. But when -shortly after- the waiter came to ask us if we were ready for the bill while our drinks were not even half way empty! Especially after what had happened, we both felt disrespected -if not insulted. We were stunned that we were pretty much asked to leave, because when you pass the bill it is as if you are saying it's time to go and it was 2pm on a Tuesday when the restaurant wasn't busy and had tons of open tables. Manita should have known that nowadays despite the insane prices at restaurants, customers can still show understanding when a hair is found in the food. But there is no excuse when staff sees us as numbers or potential tips especially when both food and service was crap. On what grounds does anyone expect a recommended minimum tip of 18% 20% or 22%?? Speaking of that..I only gave 10%tip whereas the waiter deserved no more than zero. Am I going back to Manita? NO!

I've been here a few times now, for coffee + pastries, breakfast, and for lunch. I was immediately interested after learning it's run by the same individuals who run Grand Electric and Manita is even better than I hoped for. The Turkish coffee cake is to die for, the breakfast sandwich is delicious, and the burger and salmon plate are outstanding. The portions are pretty big (salmon plate comes with 3 slices of sourdough, burger comes with a mountain of delicious crispy thin seasoned fries) and the burger is definitely the best burger I've ever tried period. All the staff are super nice! This is definitely my new favourite restaurant, can't wait to make another visit!

Delicious and friendly staff. Really lovely atmosphere. Limited menu but everything is very well made.

This café is an absolute neighbour hood gem. Amazing food and atmosphere. I have only been here a few times for lunch and can highly recommend the cheeseburger. Im looking forward to visiting again for dinner for some wine.