Café ZUZU

4.6

311 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for groups

Nestled in the heart of Regent Park & inspired by our community, ZUZU merges Janet Zuccarini’s
passion for uniquely soulful hospitality with that of giving back & making a difference in our community. The multi-faceted ZUZU is home to a morning café with Italian pastry & innovative beverages, co-working space, retail selection & bottle shop, and a restaurant where people come to escape the everyday.

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Private dining

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Brunch Fri–Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(416) 815-2660
Website
https://cafezuzu.com/
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

Location
555 Dundas St E, Toronto, ON M5A 2B7
Neighborhood
Cabbagetown
Cross street
Dundas Street East & Sackville Street
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Sumach Street & Dundas Street East
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Cafe, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access

Experiences

Winterlicious
CA$27.00 per person
Jan 31, 2025 - Feb 13, 2025
Insalate ZUZU greens (v, gf) brussels caesar little gem salad (v, gf) Secondi rigatoni | vodka, basil, parmigiano, pomodoro, cream, chili (v) panzerotto | truffle cream, mushrooms, mozzarella, scamorza, ZUZU greens (v) panzerotto | spicy soppressata, mozzarella, scamorza, pomodoro, ZUZU greens burger | angus beef, stracciatella, preserved chili, hot honey, potato bun, fries altamura lentils + swiss chard | saffron, gigante beans, citrus, peperoncini (v, gf) Dolci biscotto | hazelnut, almond, chocolate (v) cannolo | ricotta, mascarppone, cherry, pistachio (v) gelato | rotating seasonal flavours (v, gf))
Winterlicious
CA$35.00 per person
Jan 31, 2025 - Feb 13, 2025
ZUZU greens (v, gf) brussels caesar little gem salad (v, gf) Secondi rigatoni | vodka, basil, parmigiano, pomodoro, cream, chili (v) spaghetti | beef + pork meatball, pecorino risotto | almond, pecorino, parsnip, sage (v, gf) altamura lentils + swiss chard | saffron, gigante beans, citrus, peperoncini (v, gf) Dolci pudding | vanilla panna cotta, strawberry compote, milk cake crumb (v) cannolo | ricotta, mascarppone, cherry, pistachio (v) gelato | rotating seasonal flavours (v, gf)
Valentine's Day Dinner
CA$40.00 per person
Feb 14, 2025 - Feb 16, 2025
Enjoy our 'Fatto Con Amore' (Made With Love) menu this Feb 14th-16th from 4pm-10pm. Our prix fixe offering is $40 per person and you may add a glass of Prosecco to your meal for $9. Choice of Antipasti arancino - cremini, porcini, pecorino, whipped ricotta beets - stracciatella, salmoriglio little gem - pistachio, parsley, dill, chive, mint, herbed vinaigrette Choice of Paste rigatoni - vodka, basil, parmigiano, pomodoro, cream, chili pappardelle - bolognese, pomodoro, parmigiano lasagna - mozzarella, ricotta, spinach besciamella add ragu for $3 Choice of Dolce cannolo - ricotta, mascarpone, cherry, pistacchio tartufo - chocolate, raspberry, espresso pudding - vanilla panna cotta, strawberry compote, milk cookie crumble

Popular dishes

Nitro Espresso Martini
vodkow vodka, coffee liqueur, nitrogen
Café Negroni
gin, campari, red vermouth on a cold brew cube
Egidia
mezcal, tequila, grand marnier, honey lemon, vegan egg white
Marc'antonia
brandy vecchia romagna, amaro montenegro, select aperitivo, lemon, honey
Carmela
scotch, whisky, galliano, chai syrup, sparkling, apple cider, lemon
Rosina
vodka, strega liqueur, grapefruit barbet love bite soda, orange bitters, honey

What 311 people are saying

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

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Café ZUZU offers a delightful dining experience with "delicious food" and "attentive service." The warm atmosphere and "old world romantic vibe" make it a favorite spot for locals. Patrons rave about the "awesome food," "perfect portions," and "unique drinks." The café's friendly staff ensures a memorable visit.

311 Reviews

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Matias
Toronto
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time here with my two good friends for brunch. Had a lovely time- the crispy potato’s were phenomenal!! I had the beef and pork meatball with polenta (very underrated btw polenta is amazing when made right) this dish was comforting and seasoned well. For the price and the service (SO Mikayla for the wonderful service) this place is great! Will be back!
Café ZUZUResponded 5 days ago
Ciao! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us at Café ZUZU. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and we can’t wait to see you again!
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Evgenia
Hawaii
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The food was delicious! Highly recommend the lasagna.
Café ZUZUResponded on January 14, 2025
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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Nereo
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. Very relaxing environment.
Café ZUZUResponded on January 14, 2025
Ciao! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us at Café ZUZU; we can’t wait to see you again!
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GIULIA
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cafe Zuzu has become my go to place for brunch. The service is AMAZING. The staff is next level awesome. They are funny and attentive and I have never been disappointed there and I go there weekly
Café ZUZUResponded on January 14, 2025
Ciao, thank you for sharing your Café ZUZU experience - we're so glad you are enjoying Brunch! Our team is committed to providing a stellar dining experience, and your comments mean so much to us. Grazie!
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LauraM
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had 8 people for brunch to celebrate the engagement of my son. The team at Cafe Zuzu put us into a private alcove and celebrated the couple with two free glasses of champagne. I love that they did this for us. Between all of us we tried most of the brunch menu items and they were all delicious. The service was also excellent throughout our stay. I would definitely recommend this place!
Café ZUZUResponded on January 14, 2025
Ciao Laura, thank you so much for trusting us with such a special celebration; we’re so glad you had an incredible experience! We can't wait to host you again!
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Shreya
VIP
Toronto
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cafe Zuzu never disappoints. The benny is a bit on the heavier side loaded with mayo ham and toasted muffin but coffee is the star at Zuzu. But the sandwiches are the star! I enjoy the trio as it is loaded with meat, the crispy potato is also really good too!
Café ZUZUResponded on January 7, 2025
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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Emilie
VIP
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I always enjoy going to Zuzu! Staff are lovely and the food is delicious!
Café ZUZUResponded on January 7, 2025
Ciao Emilie, thank you for your amazing review. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
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Ross
VIP
Toronto
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on January 3, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
You need to add soup to the menu. It was VERY cold outside and soup would have been very welcome.
Café ZUZUResponded on January 4, 2025
Ciao Ross, thank you for this suggestion! We will pass it along to the team. We hope to see you again soon!
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Celina
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A hidden gem! Food is delicious. Service was great - our waiter was attentive and kind and on top of things! Ambience is warm and inviting.
Café ZUZUResponded on December 31, 2024
Ciao! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us at Café ZUZU. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and we can’t wait to see you again!
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jean
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We really enjoyed tonight we were there with friends and 3 kids and the service was perfect
Café ZUZUResponded on December 31, 2024
Ciao! Thank you for your wonderful review. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
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FAQs

Café ZUZU does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Café ZUZU is rated 4.6 stars by 311 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Sumach Street & Dundas Street East
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Cafe, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access

Website
https://cafezuzu.com/
Phone number
(416) 815-2660
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

Café ZUZU

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Winterlicious

Winterlicious

Valentine's Day Dinner

Rigatoni

Tagliatelle

Baked Ziti

Antipasti

Housemade Focaccia

Olives

Mortadella

Whipped Ricotta

Arancini

Roasted Acorn Squash

Insalate

Zuzu Greens

Brussels Caesar

Arugula

Pasta

Tagliatelle

Agnolotti & Polenta

Rigatoni

Baked Ziti

Secondi

Chicken Milanese

Sea Bream

Hanger Steak

Lentils

Mushroom Risotto

Dolce

Torta Caprese

Torta della Nonna

Rum Baba'

Cocktails

Nitro Espresso Martini

Café Negroni

Egidia

Marc'antonia

Carmela

Rosina

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Café ZUZU offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Café ZUZU restaurant rated?

Is Café ZUZU currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information