Best Kid Friendly Restaurants in North York / Don Mills

Small menu - and what we ordered was not available - so it made it even harder to get a dish we wanted. Very nice place and not too loud

Thank you to the wonderful staff. It was a quiet Monday dinner crowd. The food and drinks were delicious. the staff let us take our time as we are friends who needed to catch up.

"I highly recommend this excellent eatery, perfect for unwinding after a shopping spree. The service is top-notch, the food is delicious, and the staff strikes the perfect balance of attentiveness. Wait times are remarkably short, giving the impression that your meal is prepared with anticipation. The warm welcome from our server, complete with a bright smile and smooth tone, set the tone for a wonderful dining experience. My family and I will certainly be back! Fazal

Food is excellent; expect a minimum order of two. Waitresses are extremely busy yet friendly and efficient. Expect to wait in line even if you have reserved a table.

For the last round of birthday dinners, this time with family, we decided to try East Side Mario’s. I was surprised to realize I had never been here before, despite passing by the restaurant multiple times a week. We shared Calamari al Diavolo, Mozzarella Sticks, Bruschetta Flatbread, Linguine Chicken Amatriciana, Triple Threat Parmigiana, and Mario’s Chicken Parmigiana. Overall, the food quality was surprisingly good. While the Mozzarella Sticks and pastas were slightly above standard, given the reasonable pricing and generous portions, I have no complaints. The only dish that fell short was the Bruschetta Flatbread, which tasted bland compared to the others. The Parmigianas were the highlight, especially the Triple Threat, which was a first for me. The sauces were perfectly balanced, and the chicken was prepared beautifully, earning two thumbs up. However, the star of the night was the Calamari al Diavolo. The hearty tomato broth with just the right kick of spice, combined with the peppers and calamari, made it outstanding. Honestly, I wouldn’t mind coming back just for this dish, it’s that good. If there’s a better version out there, someone needs to enlighten me. While the food was satisfying, the service left room for improvement. Our designated server was spotty, with unclear answers to our inquiries and a lack of attentiveness. Thankfully, other servers stepped in and were more accommodating, which helped salvage the experience. Despite the service hiccups, I’m glad to have discovered this place. It’s a spot where I can enjoy good food and create great memories with family.