Little Somewhat Italy and Portugal (5.8 km)
Details
Little Italy and the neighbouring neighbourhood, Little Portugal, are enclaves for the first Italian and Portuguese settlers in Toronto. Today, these neighbourhoods are less distinctly Italian/Portuguese. They have become trendy districts for global food. In fact, they boast the highest density of top-rated restaurants in Toronto.
There are some attractions along the way like murals, an Italian broadcaster, and a Portuguese parkette. But the highlight is undoubtedly the profusion of restaurants, bars, and nightclubs.
We'll take a quick detour to Trinity-Bellwoods park before ending at a northern Italian restaurant featuring Lombardy cuisine. No pizzas, just steak, breaded cutlets, and other rich foods.
Highlights
- Dundas St W and Bathurst St southeast corner (depart 6:30pm)
- Garage door murals at Boxcar Social Laneway
- Bar Raval
- Liu Loqum Atelier
- Italian Walk of Fame / PG Clucks
- Portuguese Walk of Fame
- Casa Tropical / The Daily Dumpling Wonton Co
- Mayil Coffee
- West End YMCA
- Gateau Ghost
- Death In Venice
- Youngplace
- Trinity Community Recreation Centre (depart 7:55pm)
- Harry and Heels California Donuts
- Stelvio (arrive 8:20pm)
Neighbourhoods
Little Italy > Trinity-Bellwoods > Little Portugal
Map
https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1ZMfY8WowqpbeBxg91X-NsNTDtv6HGWc&usp=sharing
How it works
Hike starts punctually. Late or can't do the whole route? Meet us at scheduled checkpoints.
We'll browse many food places but won't linger long. Grab ready-made food, or see the route in advance, organize takeout, then pickup along the way.
Not sure what to try? Join our omakase for $5, which gives a tiny sample from different restaurants. Payment on the day of event by cash or e-transfer to globaltorontoeats@gmail.com. No refunds after orders are placed. Details of sampled food will be uploaded after the hike.
Limited cutlery provided. Highly recommended to bring cutlery and containers for omakase and bringing back leftovers.
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