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Japanese 80-90's izakaya. Yakitori and snacks. - Gonzo Izakaya, Toronto, ON

Gonzo Izakaya

4.7 (164)
CAN$51 and over
Japanese
940 College St, Toronto, ON M6H 1A5

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Lively
A Cozy, small and intimate izakaya specializing yakitori, Japanese snacks, Asahi, highballs and cocktails with vintage & nostalgic decor and 90's vibe for your date night or friends hang out.

We do also take reservations for large party both indoor and back patio.

Check more details and informations from our website.

We know what you want. Welcome to Gonzo.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Izakaya, Yakitori
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–1:00 am Sun 5:30 am–11:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Little Italy / College St.
  • Cross street
    There is a Starbucks cross the street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    College & Dovercourt
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 164 people are saying

Gonzo Izakaya 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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Toronto

    Japanese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gonzo Izakaya excels in delivering an authentic Japanese pub experience with "delicious foods," "fantastic atmosphere," and "super friendly" staff. Patrons praise the "quick service" and diverse, flavorful dishes. Ideal for social gatherings, its small plates encourage sampling. Some note portions are small, but overall, it's a "top notch spot in TO."
164 Reviews
  1. Alanna

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this place so much!! Food is consistently delicious, service is so friendly and quick, and the coldest asahi you’ll ever find!

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  2. Dilan Deniz

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing dishes, friendly staff and great atmosphere!

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  3. Paul

    Switzerland5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic restaurant. I had a party there for 20 people and they did an unbelievable job with it. Food came out quick, was delicious, and the staff were amazing. The value is great too. The dishes are small so you're able to try many different things. Our favourites were the crispy cabbage, gyoza, salmon oshizushi, sashimi, and buta bara skewers. Everything is great though.

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  4. Elaine

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to Gonzo for a birthday celebration. The interior/decoration, and overall vibe feel just like being in Japan. All the staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming! We will definitely be going back in the future

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  5. Alejandra VIP

    Toronto4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Even though the place is nice as well as the service the prices vs. the size of the portions is not reasonable, too small for the price you are paying and they have no mains, so it’s more for like beer and snacks rather than to have a dinner

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  6. JohnI

    Toronto3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Cool atmosphere. The people are fantastic

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  7. Brendan

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is so good, one of the best izakaya’s in Toronto. The staff are all friendly, and it’s cool to sit at the bar and watch them cook while you eat and drink.

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  8. JohnI

    Toronto3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food reminds me of Japan. Authentic and delicious. Great atmosphere.

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  9. Mike VIP

    Denver5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved this place. Great vibe, food and service.

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  10. Sayo

    Vancouver / British Columbia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love the atmosphere of Gonzo. I can see how much they care. Very small details. I appreciate those their efforts! Delicious foods Good selection of Sakes. Very cute decorations. Friendly servers. Always wanna come back!

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Gonzo Izakaya is rated 4.7 stars by 164 OpenTable diners.

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  5. Little Italy / College St.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
Google Map for Gonzo Izakaya

940 College St, Toronto, ON M6H 1A5

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    There is a Starbucks cross the street
  • Neighborhood
    Little Italy / College St.
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–1:00 am Sun 5:30 am–11:00 am
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Izakaya, Yakitori
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    College & Dovercourt
  • Payment options
    Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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