Pukka

4.8

653 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Indian

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2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Vegetarian-friendly
Good for special occasions

"At this refined, yet casual, Indian restaurant, the portions are large, the wine list is top-notch, and the ambience encourages sharing."
{Condé Nast Traveler's list of Toronto's 20 Best Restaurants}

"There’s lots of competition among the top-tier Indian restaurants in Toronto, and Pukka is at the top of that list. Punjabi curries, vindaloos, paneer, and butter chicken—all the comforting hits from the subcontinent can be found here. And while the food is uniformly excellent, it’s the wine list that’s the standout. Created by sommelier Peter Boyd, it’s a mix of thoughtfully considered bottles that pair well with whichever dish you order (ask the staff for recommendations)."
{goop.com - Toronto Travel Guide - Eat}

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Indian, Vegetarian / Vegan
Hours of Operation
Dinner Daily 17:00–22:00
Phone number
(416) 342-1906
Website
http://www.pukka.ca/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Dinesh Butola
Catering
Pukka is pleased to offer full-service catering services for groups of any size and budget. Please contact info@pukka.ca to discuss options.
Private party facilities
Pukka is available for seated or stand-up casual events. Please contact info@pukka.ca to discuss options.

Location
778 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON M6C 1B6
Area
St. Clair West
Cross Street
Northwest corner of St. Clair West and Arlington Avenue.
Parking details
Free parking available on residential side streets. Paid parking available on St. Clair Avenue and Green P parking lot across the street from Pukka.
Public transit
TTC streetcar stop at Arlington Ave. Subway transfer at St. Clair West station on the University-Spadina line.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wine

What 653 people are saying

Pukka reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Toronto / Ontario
Indian
Toronto
Indian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Pukka is a vibrant culinary gem offering "gourmet" Indian cuisine with "exceptional service" and "friendly staff." The "early bird special" provides generous portions at great value. Consistently praised for its "innovative," modern dishes, it's a favorite for locals and visitors alike. Perfect for any occasion, Pukka never disappoints.

653 Reviews

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AnitaB
Toronto2 reviews
2.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed the food and service, the ambience. Unfortunately one of our 4 became violently ill right after eating and almost didn’t make it out of the seating area. She definitely reacted to something she ate. However, two of us had the same thing as she, and did not get ill. We hope it was an individual reaction and not the quality of the food.
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Ranjeet VIP
Toronto3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
First time here. Everyone was charming and engaging. The food was fantastic as well. Will be back again.
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto1 review
5.0
Dined on 27 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food, prompt, friendly service… will definitely be back.
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joe VIP
Toronto14 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
great food and excellent service from Bobbi. We had the pukka chaat, chicken 65, fisherman's dish, butter chicken and kale salad. All dishes were unique and delicious.
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sarmistha
Toronto10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We retuned to Pukka for the first time in a couple of months and it was outstanding. The food was delicious - flavours complex, layered, and the spice level was spot on. We tried the green beans side for the first time and it was an unexpected treat. We also tried the Hydrabadi lamb shank for the first time and it was falling off the bone in a delicious gravy. The rest of our usual go to - okra fries, dal makhni and chicken 65 were perfectly prepared. And Pukka serves the best naan in the city. Service was friendly and attentive as always. Can't wait to go back!!
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Leah
New York City8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We've been to Pukka a few times now and the food is delicious and the service is great.
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Rohan
Toronto2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and drinks were amazing. We had a wonderful time at Pukka.
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Craig VIP
Toronto2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 12 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great food, winterlicuous menu with generous servings
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heather
Toronto1 review
5.0
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food, great staff, and beautiful space. Will be back!
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Joanna
Toronto1 review
5.0
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Pukka was amazing! Food, service and ambience. Cannot wait to go back!
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FAQs

Pukka offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (416) 342-1906.

Pukka is rated 4.8 stars by 653 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

778 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON M6C 1B6

Additional information

Cross Street
Northwest corner of St. Clair West and Arlington Avenue.
Area
St. Clair West
Hours of Operation
Dinner Daily 17:00–22:00
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Indian, Vegetarian / Vegan
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Free parking available on residential side streets. Paid parking available on St. Clair Avenue and Green P parking lot across the street from Pukka.
Public transit
TTC streetcar stop at Arlington Ave. Subway transfer at St. Clair West station on the University-Spadina line.
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Dinesh Butola
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wine

Website
http://www.pukka.ca/
Phone number
(416) 342-1906
Catering
Pukka is pleased to offer full-service catering services for groups of any size and budget. Please contact info@pukka.ca to discuss options.
Private party facilities
Pukka is available for seated or stand-up casual events. Please contact info@pukka.ca to discuss options.

Pukka

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