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    Public Gardens

    4.3 (52 reviews)
    Open 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Kelly H.

    My group and I got seated upstairs on their rooftop patio. Due to how busy they get, we were given a 2 hour time limit. When we got upstairs, I was surprised to see how spacious it actually was. We were seated at a table by the bar. My friends and I ordered a few items/drinks from their happy hour menu and main menu as well. Service was excellent- our server was very attentive, friendly and recommended some popular items to us. We ended up getting their famous espresso martinis (tiramisu, ferrero rocher, dulce de leche, coconut chocolate) and a pitcher of bellini to share. For food, we ordered their garlic bread, public caesar, ciao bella pasta. Everything tasted excellent. I highly recommend coming here for the food and vibes.

    Beef pepperoni
    Reh L.

    Definitely more of a vibes spot than a foodie spot. Located in the heart of king west, they have an expansive menu which plenty of creative espresso martinis, and a nice interior which is vibey and upbeat. Service was meh, not really much there, bathrooms were a mess however. As for the food itself, it was surprisingly quite mediocre. I had high hopes for their beef pepperoni pizza, but neither the pizza nor the pepperoni did anything for me. Our group ordered a few other dishes including the caesar, calamari, spicy vodka pasta, and another pizza - but all the dishes were subpar. Overall it was a miss - would only come back here for drinks. Pretty disappointing for a place which had so much hype.

    Shrimp and mussel pasta
    Rafael N.

    Food: Tiramisu espresso martini: good. balanced. Not overpoweringly sweet and not too alcohol forward. They were able to make it decaf for me. Kale salad: wouldn't get again. the kale was bitter and there was too much vinegar dressing that almost all I could taste was sour vinegar and bitter kale. Calamari: good. Crispy. The batter tasted nice. Squid was tender and not rubbery. Mussel pasta: pasta was firm and sauce stuck to it well. Seafood was fresh, no fishy taste from Mussels. Sauce was pleasantly spicy. Service: good. restaurant was full and was turning away walk ins. Despite this, didn't feel like we waited for anything for too long. Food and water and drinks came promptly. And we didn't wait for the bill either. Ambiance: it's casual king west. Not too stuffy which is nice this part of town. But it isn't a pub either.

    Meatballs.
    David N.

    My previous attempts at checking out Public Gardens were foiled, as the restaurant was so full that the wait was well over an hour. (And this was just for a spot at the bar!) So when I found myself in the area on a recent Friday, I figured I'd give it yet another shot. And lo and behold this time I was able to snag a spot at the bar! I got to the restaurant at around 5:30, so I was stoked to take advantage of the happy hour menu. I decided to grab a very refreshing Pilsner and I also ordered the Meatballs. The food arrived a little while later and is actually a surprisingly hearty dish. It comes with a bunch of delicious (and tiny) meatballs, two very yummy pieces of bread, and a small pile of ricotta. Everything was individually superb, but I enjoyed taking a bite of everything all at once. It's a solid concoction. (The only hiccup with my visit was a discrepancy between the prices on the menu and the charges on my bill, as everything was a dollar more than the menu claimed. A very odd situation, to be sure.) The atmosphere and service was right on point, too. I'll almost certainly be returning (if the place isn't completely packed).

    Chicken pollo
    Mandeq H.

    Came here for happy hour (5-7), and was very impressed by the service and style of the place. The restaurant has such a cozy and timeless vibe, an our server Tia was lovely. I really enjoyed the pizza and drinks. You definitely need to come right when they open or have a reservation though.

    Caesar salad
    Kateri

    Had an amazing time here yesterday with my friends. We came during happy hour (5pm-7pm) and the prices did no disappoint! We got the pepperoni pizza, zucchini fritte, Caesar salad, bruschetta, Caio Bella and each of us got our own espresso martini which is only $10 during happy hour. The bruschetta was really good, super light and airy. The pasta was very creamy & rich and the pizza was also very cheesy. The staff was also very kind and welcoming. The patio was really nice, prefect on a sunny day! Make sure you make a reservation if you can as they really busy especially on the weekends. The food was good but I don't know if I would pay the original price for them. For example the usual price for their pepperoni pizza is $24 but $16 during happy hour. So definitely come during their happy hours, super worth it.

    ciao bella
    Kristen P.

    A bustling Italian fare restaurant located in the King & Portland neighbourhood. Reservations are still hard to snag even though they have been open since 2024. My friend and I each got an espresso martini along with a pasta. The martinis were amazing and definitely worth it during their happy hour! For the mains, we opted for the spaghetti pomodoro burrata and ciao bella spicy rigatoni, which were both cooked perfectly al dente. This is a solid spot for pasta and drinks.

    Angie L.

    I went to public gardens for lunch on a Sunday and there was 0 wait. It's a cozy spot and I think it would be a great place to have a casual date at. My party tried their mushroom fettuccine, Ceasar salad, pineapple pizza, and tiramisu. Everything arrived at our table quickly! The pasta was on the rich and salty side. Our favorite was definitely the tiramisu as there were small pieces of crushed nuts ( I think) in it that gave it a unique mouth feel! I would come back and try their happy hour menu!

    Mushroom fettuccini
    Ihayun.m

    Pasta is pretty good, just pricey since it's just mostly carbs. They have happy hour drinks menu from 4-6pm which is a plus

    Maggie G.

    Went out with 9 girls for a fun brunch date. I can understand the hype for Public Gardens. We made reservations and they let us know that we can only be there for 2 hours (they seem pretty strict on that cause they kept telling us how much time we had left) It's a cute spot with chill vibes. The food was decent (my favourite were the mozzarella sticks and the mortadella pizza with pistachios) but nothing was mind blowing. I think the highlight is their espresso martini variations! Totally recommend the tiramisu and ferrero roche. The service was friendly but slow we waited 30 minutes for our bill, the waitress assumed we wanted 9 split bills but we only wanted 1 bill. She never asked which caused a miscommunication . there. Overall it was a fun time.

    Wilma R.

    It can be tough to snag a spot during their happy hour but it's so worth it - especially if you get a rooftop patio table! It feels like you're transported out of Toronto to somewhere more trendy and sophisticated. The deals are pretty good, especially considering they're one of the only restos in this area with a happy hour past 5. I especially enjoy their espresso martinis for $10 (the Tiramisu one tastes like a dessert, and the ferrero one has flakes of gold in it) and the public caesar salad is like the perfect caesar salad. The pep pizza is also great, cooked well with plenty of pepperoni. While it's not on the happy hour menu, the rigatoni alla vodka is very tasty. I'll go back time and time again for the vibes alone. Definitely the spot to go in the summer!

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    Valerie P.

    Loved the vibes and looks of this place. Such a great patio and also the service was amazing (shoutout Jodi!!). Food wise everything was solid, no true misses. The favourite was the margherita pizza which had a wonderful crispyness to it. Caesar salad was super saucy so if you like sauce, you'll love it. Lots of different espresso martinis to choose from too. Heard this place was hard to get a reso at so we took our chances and walked in at 5pm (which it worked!) overall, glad I tried out this restaurant

    Coppa bacon pizza
    Abby L.

    A really great happy hour spot. Very hard to get a table though so go early or make a reso. We got the last spots at the bar right at 5pm. It is not the biggest restaurant and the tables seem pretty small but really great ambiance. We tried the ciao bella rigatoni and to be honest I have had better vodka rigatonis. It was still tasty and had a little kick to it but it was quite salty for my taste. We had the coppa bacon pizza with pear, hot honey, and pine nuts. The crust of the pizza was really great and had a good chew to it and the toppings weren't bad. We tried multiple of the happy hour $10 espresso martinis and they were all delicious. Our server/bartender was really friendly and gave a complimentary bday tiramisu and shots! Overall the vibe of the restaurant was great and I definitely want to check out the patio in the summer time as well.

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    Service was great. The crowd is lively. Happy hour has great offerings. And the food was delicious.

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