Vinny Toronto - Restaurant & Vinyl Bar

Went to Vinny’s tonight with my boyfriend for his birthday - and it was awesome! Music was great all night, food & dessert was great as well. We ordered the hot honey corn bread which had the perfect amount of spice. And the make-your-own sundae was perfect. The Photo Booth that you can take as many photos as you’d like in and send them to your phone is such a great addition to your night out! Even though we spilt our drinks twice, the staff was very kind about it and quick to clean it up. Ian the GM was super friendly, and went the extra mile to grab some photos we had left in the Photo Booth. The design of Vinny’s is also great with lots of space upstairs, photo op opportunities and nice washrooms (maybe weird to say that but I’m very particular about public washrooms). Needless to say, if you find yourself on King street looking for a more chill vibe? With good food, music, and photo opportunities, Vinny’s is the place for you. Will definitely be returning!

I can see why people call this the Instagram place. I had an amazing time and will definitely be coming back. We tried some the happy hour elements including the hot dog, burger, drinks, and of course the fresh oysters. The drinks were strong and the food was fresh and incredibly tasty with thoughtful pairings. The photo booth upstairs was such a fun touch. It’s in a prime location on King Street, which makes it the perfect starting point for your night. I would absolutely recommend this spot for a great girls’ night. The attention to detail throughout the space truly shows.

Had a fab girl’s night here on Boxing Day and so glad we trekked through the storm. The vibe was very cozy but still kind of upscale, interior design is lovely and music was great. The cocktails were pretty good but on par with the Toronto scene. We got rigatoni, steak frites and caesar salad. All were good! But the best part of our visit was Cagan, he was super attentive and a great host. Always checked in on us and helped us get set up at the photobooth after.

Vinny’s has that classic “Instagram hotspot” energy. It’s trendy and has that “gentrified” crowd. Had some issues getting seated even with reservations with requested seating and ordering. It felt a little disorganized and more about the scene than the service. But once I settled in, things improved. Food was surprisingly very good. I wasn’t expecting much, but flavors were on point and dishes were well-executed. What really made my night, though, was the DJ. Played some good Vinyls. The music totally shifted the mood and made it worth staying longer than planned. Cool spot, overall.

I had a wonderful time here on a Saturday night at 8pm. The music was perfection. The atmosphere vibe was inviting and warm. The staff were friendly and easy to talk to. Drinks were delicious! I had the “Paradise Principle” (in photo) The cheese pie was perfectly cheesy crispy, made with a pastry dough (I could be wrong). It was delicious! Peach salad 10/10 Pasta Limone 10/10 The dish was light and ideal. The lemon juice within the sauce was out of this world! Overall, great night with a girlfriend enjoying the food, service and music! Don’t forget to visit the photo booth on the second floor! So fun 💞

Vinny is a great vinyl bar for incredible vibes, lovely seating, and listening/singing to great music all night. The menu is pretty affordable and offers some delicious comfort dishes - my favourite being the roast chicken, and the peach salad. I’d recommend trying to grab a seat at the front so you can people watch on King St - especially on a weekend night out. The Photo Booth is also a nice touch - something about the red curtain and the low lighting makes it much more authentic than a lot of the cheugy booths out there. Great spot for a first date, drinks at the bar, or a casual hang. Thanks for a great night, Taylor Patterson

Had dinner at Vinny’s tonight and everything was amazing. The coconut shrimp was perfectly crisp and full of flavor, and the ricotta dish was creamy and fresh with just the right balance. Our server was so kind and attentive, making sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. The manager was also incredibly helpful, he assisted us with the QR code and even helped with the photobooth, which really added to the fun of the evening. You can tell the staff genuinely care about creating a great experience. I’ll definitely be coming back.

My husband and I visited Vinny Toronto for my birthday on Sunday, Oct 12th after hearing great things on social media, and what better occasion to try a new spot than your birthday! The highlights: -We were warmly greeted at the door and seated right away with no wait time. Our corner booth was lovely and cozy (table 23 as per the bill) -The ambience and decor were beautiful, chic, and elegant. -The photo booth was such a fun and thoughtful touch. -The food was good, not exceptional but enjoyable. We arrived around 6:30 PM, made the happy hour, and ordered an Old Fashioned, an Espresso Martini, and oysters from the happy hour menu. We later got a bottle of champagne, salmon for me, chicken for my husband, and calamari as an appetizer. The complimentary birthday cake with candles was a very sweet gesture. However, what truly defines a dining experience beyond the food and ambience is the service, and that’s where things fell short for us. After being seated, we were attended by someone (not sure if they were a server, manager, or owner) who never introduced themselves. Although polite, the interaction felt cold and impersonal. It may seem minor, but for an occasion like a birthday, a little attentiveness and friendliness can go a long way. We spent $222.61 plus tips in total, and for that price point, along with the setting and concept, I had expected a more memorable and personable experience. Since Vinny Toronto is a new establishment, I would not want to go below 4 stars, as there were definitely things that stood out. The decor, and overall vibe were commendable with good food. However, for me, service matters most in creating a pleasurable dining experience, and unfortunately, this visit felt a bit too transactional. Would I return? Probably not, but I do hope to see this place refine its service approach because it truly has potential to be great.

vintage vibes, photobooth upstairs and a dj spinning vinyl. this is the spot to be. whether its a date night or with a few friends, make sure you book it in advance as they are constantly busy! The calamari paired with beer and cocktail was good, defintely coming back sunday night for the jukebox

Booked a table for two during Happy Hour at 5:30 on a Thursday (booked day of). The restaurant was pretty empty. I ordered a margarita and two oysters and my friend had their burger off the HH menu. The oysters were good for $2 a shuck, the margarita was a little sour and still a bit steep at $10. The burger was most disappointing though as it's closer to the side of a slider, I honestly wouldn't recommend it. The vibe of this restaurant is very cool, and they, as many have said, play some pretty good music. After paying for your meal, you're able to get a QR code for their photobooth upstairs which is really cute! Honestly I gave one star just for the photobooth lol.

Ambiance was amazing! Highly recommend the fat chips and fried chicken. I loved the low lighting and so cool that there's a secret photobooth!

Vinny was FANTASTIC. The drinks were great, the food was delicious, vibes immaculate and the service spectacular. We started with happy hour bites and drinks. The chicken bites were so juicy and seasoned. Calamari was delicious though not on happy hour. I had the steak frites and my boyfriend had the seafood chitarra. Flavors were on point and our server Alexa was the sweetest! They brought me a birthday bubbly and a slice of the most delicious cheesecake (I'm still thinking about it). The owner Vinny came over and chatted with us and overall it was just a great vibe. Definitely recommend trying this place! The phone definitely did NOT eat first but enjoy some pictures of what I did capture.

Loved our server Reina! She gave great recommendations and was kind, quick, and professional. Will be back again. 10/10.

Ambiance was nice. We had no reservation and did walk in and stood by the bar. We were well taken care of. The drinks were solid. Music was good but the acoustics weren't great. The sound wasn't carrying very well. The music felt like it was coming from upstairs. Had a really good bartender and the service was very attentive. We were standing for a while next to two girls at the bar and they weren't eating or drinking just taking pictures for a really long time and after a while they were asked to offer up the seats which we appreciated. It was good vibe overall. Didn't get to try the food though

Vinny's has that classic "Instagram hotspot" energy. It's trendy and has that "gentrified" crowd. Had some issues getting seated even with reservations with requested seating and ordering. It felt a little disorganized and more about the scene than the service. But once I settled in, things improved. Food was surprisingly very good. I wasn't expecting much, but flavors were on point and dishes were well-executed. What really made my night, though, was the DJ. Played some good Vinyls. The music totally shifted the mood and made it worth staying longer than planned. Cool spot, overall.