I am very unimpressed that my previous review was deleted, although I ensured that it meets this site's guidelines. My previous comments were not slanderous, off-base, rude or misleading. Furthermore, to label GJ Restaurant, as an "Asian Restaurant" is misleading, to put is politely. Although the owners are Asian, the "restaurant" is not, which begs the question were this information comes from.

This restaurant caters to the evening dancing crowd, their main day being Thursday evening, with a DJ. On Fridays and Saturdays there is hardly any attendance. The dance floor is small but decent. The crowd is mostly elderly Italian, as the music is geared to them. The Ambiance is more like an Italian social club.
This place relocated from Eglington Ave. West. (Eglington and Dufferin streets) to it's present location on Finch Ave.

There is NO Food served in this restaurant, other than the occasional Pizza made by an off-premise fast food pizza maker (Pizza Pizza), and I have no idea where DineHere gets the notion that any food is served in this place.

After you get seated you will IMMEDIATELY, and in no uncertain terms be told that you must order a drink, or else leave. (There is no cover charge). On my last visit, in the company of 6 friends from Vancouver, we ask for 2 minutes to decide what drinks to order. The answer from the owner was rather rude, so we left, only to be told at the door by this same Owner never to return, "as we wasted his time".

Fasiledes Restaurant one of the best Ethiopian restaurants in Toronto is best known for its cosiness and highly-rated hospitality. Well, this is Toronto where its residents and tourists alike indulge themselves in anything "ethnic" and Fasiledes does not disappoint them. Its vegetarian dishes seem to be favored highly by Torontonians. THEY HAVE A WIDE VARIETY OF DISHES THAT INCLUDES BEFF, LAMB, POULTRY, FISH, AND VEGETARIAN THE FOOD IS AUTHENTIC VERY FRESH AND EXCELLETN QUALITY

I have been here many times and never been disappointed. I usually get the sashimi. Others in the party have been satisfied with the box-thing (I forget the name). Whatever you come for be prepared to wait as the place is popular with university students. Note that they do take reservations if you wish to avoid the lineup.

Great food, best Shawarma, Kabab and Falafel in Toronto, i liked the list of certificates shown on the wall, fast service, warm environment, the Shawarma is so fresh and great value, one sandwich is enough for me as it is full of meat, their appetizers are so delicious (Tabuleh, Hummos, Baba Ghanouge, Fatouche) their new website has launched the web recently www.Armenian-Kitchen.com

I came here for lunch on a dark and stormy afternoon after the lunch rush. The place was about half full and I decided to sit on the patio even though it was a bit cloudy and ugly out. After being seated, I was greeted by a surly waitress who never smiled and curtly asked what I would like. I ordered a drink and a small pizza with bacon, mushrooms, green pepper and Italian sausage. The drink, a Vitamin water, came to my table 15 minutes later. I waited another 30 minutes, so 45 minutes total for my pizza to arrive. It honestly seemed like forever because I was hungry and dining by myself. They also had loud radio station music blaring on the patio which was annoying, especially when the long commercials segments came on. Finally I got my pizza and it somewhat made up for the cold service and poor ambiance. It was one of the better thin crust pizzas I have had. I think I tipped about a dollar which is probably the least I have tipped in a very long time. I won't be back.

I really enjoyed the pizza here. I ordered the prix fixe dinner which includes an appetizer, salad and a pizza. This is a great value when you consider all the food you are getting for $25. It went very well with a couple of Peronis and an espresso at the end. I was a little surprised at how burnt the pizza was but what do I know about real Neapolitan pizza, obviously not much. I would return if in the area or in Toronto.

Located in a quiet residential neighborhood (in the High Park area of Toronto), BUDDAH PIE prepares authentic, simple Neapolitan thin-crust pizzas - made from scratch using the finest ingredients. Fresh dough (Gluten-free available) is leavened naturally (never bleached or bromated) with practiced hands, and just the perfect amount of water. They don’t skimp on anything.

Their Buddha’s signature “Zen” Margherita, uses Valoroso® "Robusto" Style Pear Tomatoes (the closest we could find to the San Marzano), farm-fresh Basil, authentic imported Mozzarella di Bufala, and premium pure extra-virgin olive oil. Hot from the oven with that charred, blistered crust you love. :)

YUM!

As a sushi fanatic, I'm impressed with this location. Friendly, courteous service. Great selection of all-you-can-eat choices. Nicely decorated interior. The fish is fresh (most of the time, had one mediocre experience out of the many times I've been there.) The only downfall is finding parking since it's on Queen Street. Street parking is available if you're able to dodge the horrible downtown drivers, streetcars, and cyclists. Paid parking is available down the street, short walk away. Would recommend this restaurant to anyone who's looking for a good 'all-you-can-eat' sushi place at a decent price.

FASILEDES IS THE BEST ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT IN TORONTO THEY HAVE A WIDE VARIETY OF DISHES THAT INCLUDES BEFF, LAMB, POULTRY, FISH, AND VEGETARIAN THE FOOD IS AUTHENTIC VERY FRESH AND EXCELLETN QUALITY AND THE MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT WAS THE COFFEE CEREMONY THE WAITRESS BRINGS OUT A FRESHLY WASHED COFFEE BEANS AND THEN ROASTED THEM IN A COFFEE ROASTING PAN THEN SHE TAKES THE ROASTED COFFEE AND WALKS IT AROUND THE THE ROOM SO THE SMELL OF FRESHLY ROASTED COFFEE FILLS THE AIR.
I WOULD RECOMMEND FASILEDES TO ANYONE OUT THERE WHO LIKE TO ENJOY FRESH ETHIOPIAN FOOD AND BELIEVE ME WHEN YOU TRY IT THEN YOU KNOW THAT YOU MADE THE RIGHT DECISION BY GOING TO FASILEDES
I HAVE BEEN ALMOST TO EVERY ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT IN TORONTO AND FASILEDES IS BYFAR THE BEST OF THE BEST
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My girlfriend and I have waited since September to write this review, as we thought we should have a little "cooling-off" period before documenting our experience. It's now Dec 17, and we still can't believe how we were treated. In the hopes that you, dear reader, will be spared the abominable service, disappointing fare & wrath of the owner, here is our review of Da Leonardo Bistro, or as we like to call it, "worst dining experience ever" (quite a feat as we both dine out 5-7 times a week in all kinds or restaurants from burrito shacks to fine dining establishments).

One Sunday afternoon in September 2009, we we shopping on StClairAve and decided to have brunch in the neighborhood. We often share a plate if we're not very hungry and always leave a great tip in lieu of spending more money. A sign out front bearing the words "ALL DAY BREAKFAST" caught our eye (see picture)...we strolled in at 2pm and asked if breakfast-y things like eggs & pancakes were still available, to which the server replied "Yes. Sit anywhere, I'll get you a couple of brunch menus".

As we perused the menu, we watched a couple at the next table being served 2 pasta dishes, which according one of the patrons was not what they ordered. Within a few seconds a Burly Man dressed in street clothes wandered onto the scene and attempted to take away their dishes. He grabbed her plate and was in a tug-of-war with her until she yanked it out of his hand. The couple both insisted that "It's OK..." and they would eat what was brought to them. We wondered what THAT was all about, and who THAT guy was.

We decided we'd share the "Blueberry Pancakes & Eggs" menu item which included "fruit and hash browns"...we ordered the eggs "poached hard"...we also ordered a single side of sausages, a tea, a coffee and 2 waters.

The server appeared shortly with a meager plate of food consisting of 2 runny eggs, 2 small sausages, 5 small cubes of potato (approx 1 cm sq), 2 tiny pieces of melon, 3 grapes and one pancake.

We decided to not say anything about the eggs which were very "wet", but did mention that there were no blueberries in the blueberry pancake. The server replied that they were out of blueberries, which lead to a brief discussion that evolved like something from a Monty Python sketch about blueberry pancakes. The Burly Man then appeared within a minute of this exchange to point out that "there's fruit already on your plate and you should be happy with that" in a angry tone, and then stormed off.

We realized that this must be the owner (although he never identified himself and was very rude). We decided we should just pay and get out of there as soon as possible. While referring to the menu for the price of our order, I noticed our menu selection was called "PancakeS & Eggs" (plural).

Figuring I would just pay while my gf finished her tea and we would quietly leave, I approached the cash register where The Burly Man was standing. I mentioned in passing that the menu advertised "pancakeS", and that we only got one. At this point he immediately became very aggressive, storming past me to our table and began removing our plate of half-eaten food, yelling at us to leave, and that I should "be ashamed of sharing a meal", inferring that i was a cheapskate making my gf share my food and as he tried to take her glass of water out of her hand when she was drinking. He also wondered aloud "What kind of people eat breakfast at 2pm?", and who did we think we were ORDERING breakfast at 2pm (hey...we are guilty of read signs & menus bearing the words "ALL DAY BREAKFAST" - see picture). He yelled at us and bullied us out of the restaurant (just short of GRABBING ME), threatening to call the police if we didn't leave. During this outburst we were completely speechless and a little scared. He was nuts.

We were chased onto the street, bewildered and rattled. To this day, we've marveled at what has to be, and will be, our worst dining experience EVER. I encourage everyone to skip this place and hit the BigSlice one block East where you'll feel less threatened and get to finish your meal.