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Café ZUZU, Toronto, ON

Café ZUZU

4.6 (356)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Italian
555 Dundas St E, Toronto, ON M5A 2B7

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
The multi-faceted Café ZUZU located in Regent Park is home to a beautiful full-service restaurant, a morning café with Italian pastry & innovative beverages, co-working space, retail selection & bottle shop, where our guests can come to relax and escape the everyday.

Our retro-inspired restaurant boasts three menus; Brunch on the weekends from Friday-Sunday, as well as our Dinner Menu and Happy Hour menu from Wednesday-Sunday evening.

Our Brunch menu is one of the best in the city, with many favourite dishes including our famous Breakfast Sandwiches, Smoked Salmon plate, Eggs in Benedetto, Eggs in Purgatory, and of course a crowd-favourite, the ZUZU Burger.

Our Dinner menu has many Italian classic dishes including favourites like the Spicy Rigatoni alla Vodka, Chicken Milanese, Mozzarella Sticks, and more.

Our Happy Hour has an amazing value with both food and drink items starting at $5!

We welcome and look forward to hosting you in our dining room soon!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Breakfast, Vegetarian
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Fri–Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Step into our cozy Italian cafe, where tradition meets authenticity. Enjoy vintage charm, personalized menu, and optional add ons. Let us create an unforgettable nostalgic Italian cafe experience with a modern twist for your next event.
  • Private party contact
    Meg: (416) 815-2660
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Cabbagetown
  • Cross street
    Dundas Street East & Sackville Street
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Sumach Street & Dundas Street East
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

What 356 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Café ZUZU offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing staff and food," and a "warm atmosphere." Guests praise its "fantastic service" and "delicious food," with standout dishes like the lasagna and meatball over creamy polenta. The "relaxing environment" and attentive service make it a "highly recommended" spot for any occasion.
356 Reviews
  1. Francisco

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food! From starters to dessert. Staff is super thoughtful.
    Café ZUZUResponded 7 days ago
    Ciao! Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with us. We are thrilled you enjoyed your time and look forward to hosting you again!

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  2. Andrew VIP

    Toronto3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was fantastic. I would highly recommend.
    Café ZUZUResponded 7 days ago
    Ciao Andrew, thank you for your amazing review. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  3. Kwame

    Toronto3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great space lovely staff members, would recommend and will be visiting again.
    Café ZUZUResponded 7 days ago
    Ciao, thank you for taking the time to leave us this kind review! We're glad to hear you enjoyed your visit, and we can't wait to see you again!

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  4. Julia VIP

    Toronto29 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    This was our first visit to your restaurant, as we were celebrating a birthday. While the service was straightforward and the meal was fine, there was nothing about the experience that felt special or memorable. From ordering to paying the bill, everything felt routine. Unfortunately, it didn’t stand out compared to other restaurants that go the extra mile to make occasions like this feel more meaningful. I’m not sure I would return, as there are other places that offer a more engaging and personalized dining experience.
    Café ZUZUResponded on May 3, 2025
    Hi Julia, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your recent experience with us. We are sorry to hear that there were elements of your experience that we could have improved upon. We value all feedback and will share these insights with our team. Thank you, and we hope to host you again.

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  5. Patrick VIP

    Toronto25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience; We had been before, but only for a light dinner; This time we got to sample a lot more of the menu: had the garlic bread and the arancini to start; Garlic bread was a spicy, buttery 11 out of 10; The arancini was quite good, but served with a whipped ricotta (vs. a marinara) it was a bit over-rich; Our mains were exquisite: my wife had the sea bream, and I the tagliatelle - both were fuego; Service has been on-point every time, and the bartender was easily able to accommodate some off-menu cocktail requests;
    Café ZUZUResponded on April 30, 2025
    Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Patrick! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a fantastic experience and look forward to welcoming you back!

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  6. Tim

    Toronto4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful spot! Can't wait to try their brunch.
    Café ZUZUResponded on April 29, 2025
    Ciao! We’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us - we can’t wait to see you again!

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  7. Diane

    San Francisco2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a lovely dinner at ZUZU. The restaurant is casual and open. When we were there it was moderately busy and the service was attentive (not intrusive or absent). Multiple servers checked on us during pauses between courses and all were pleasant. The food was really good. We ordered several dishes and each was delicious. I would highly recommend the lentils - a light dish with a nice spicy kick and hint of lemony tang. Lentils and beans were cooked perfectly and the chard was wilted just the right amount, Only odd note, was there was no vanilla gelato for the affogato…not a problem as there were other good choices.
    Café ZUZUResponded on April 25, 2025
    Ciao, grazie for taking the time to leave us this kind review! We're glad to hear you enjoyed your visit and we hope to see you again!

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  8. Mark

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great place to be with friends before theatre at Native Earth or a Dance show at Citadel
    Café ZUZUResponded on April 25, 2025
    Grazie, Mark! We hope to see you again soon!

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  9. Erin VIP

    Toronto8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious, as always. The warmest service and the best food! We feel lucky to live in the neighborhood.
    Café ZUZUResponded on April 22, 2025
    Ciao! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us at Café ZUZU, and we can’t wait to see you again!

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  10. Moreno

    Toronto4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at the restaurant and the food and service was great, I will go back.
    Café ZUZUResponded on April 8, 2025
    Ciao! We’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us - we can’t wait to see you again!

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FAQs

Café ZUZU does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Café ZUZU is rated 4.6 stars by 356 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
7:30 PM
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for Café ZUZU

555 Dundas St E, Toronto, ON M5A 2B7

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Dundas Street East & Sackville Street
  • Neighborhood
    Cabbagetown
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Fri–Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Breakfast, Vegetarian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Sumach Street & Dundas Street East
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Step into our cozy Italian cafe, where tradition meets authenticity. Enjoy vintage charm, personalized menu, and optional add ons. Let us create an unforgettable nostalgic Italian cafe experience with a modern twist for your next event.
  • Private party contact
    Meg: (416) 815-2660
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