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Leela Indian Food Bar (GERRARD) Best Indian Restaurant Toronto

Leela Indian Food Bar (GERRARD) Best Indian Restaurant Toronto is one of the best indian restaurants in Toronto for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Leslieville.

Leela Indian Food Bar on Gerrard Street East is attempting something most contemporary Indian restaurants in this city won't touch: the democratic, chaotic spirit of the roadside dhaba — truck drivers and office workers eating from the same pot — transplanted into a room with chandeliers, wall murals, and plated garnishes.

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Rating (Google) 9.6
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Google 9.6 from 8,572 reviews
Best for
Date Night and Cheap Eats
Price and pace
Budget-friendly
Neighborhood
Leslieville | 1386 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON M4L 1Z2, Canada
Price
Budget-friendly
Taste Score
8.8/10
Phone
(416) 461-8088
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Leela Indian Food Bar (GERRARD) Best Indian Restaurant Toronto is worth putting on the shortlist for Charcoal Butter Chicken and Lasooni Cauliflower—the two orders to build a first visit around. It is also one of the easier picks here for keeping the bill in check.
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Charcoal Butter Chicken
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Leela Indian Food Bar (GERRARD) Best Indian Restaurant Toronto menu: what to order

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Charcoal Butter Chicken
Lasooni Cauliflower
Palak Paneer
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What makes Leela Indian Food Bar (GERRARD) Best Indian Restaurant Toronto worth the move

Leela Indian Food Bar (GERRARD) Best Indian Restaurant Toronto works for date night in Leslieville because the room and the food both help the evening land. Charcoal Butter Chicken and Lasooni Cauliflower also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 8,572 Google reviews.

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9.6 from 8,572 Google reviews
Best for
Date Night and Cheap Eats
Style
Indian in Leslieville
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Budget-friendly

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Google rating: 9.6 from 8,572 reviews
Price point: $
Popular dishes: Charcoal Butter Chicken, Lasooni Cauliflower, Palak Paneer
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What cuisine does Leela Indian Food Bar (GERRARD) Best Indian Restaurant Toronto serve?

Leela Indian Food Bar (GERRARD) Best Indian Restaurant Toronto is a Indian restaurant located in Leslieville, Toronto. Leela Indian Food Bar on Gerrard Street East is attempting something most contemporary Indian restaurants in this city won't touch: the democratic, chaotic spirit of the roadside dhaba — truck drivers and office workers eating from the same pot — transplanted into a room with chandeliers, wall murals, and plated garnishes.

What is Leela Indian Food Bar (GERRARD) Best Indian Restaurant Toronto best for?

Leela Indian Food Bar (GERRARD) Best Indian Restaurant Toronto is best for date night, cheap eats. Leela Indian Food Bar (GERRARD) Best Indian Restaurant Toronto works for date night in Leslieville because the room and the food both help the evening land. Charcoal Butter Chicken and Lasooni Cauliflower also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 8,572 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Leela Indian Food Bar (GERRARD) Best Indian Restaurant Toronto?

Leela Indian Food Bar (GERRARD) Best Indian Restaurant Toronto is in the Budget-friendly price range ($). Google rating: 9.6 from 8,572 reviews

What should I order at Leela Indian Food Bar (GERRARD) Best Indian Restaurant Toronto?

Start with Charcoal Butter Chicken, Lasooni Cauliflower and Palak Paneer. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Leela Indian Food Bar (GERRARD) Best Indian Restaurant Toronto worth visiting?

Leela Indian Food Bar (GERRARD) Best Indian Restaurant Toronto holds a 9.6 Google rating from 8,572 reviews. Leela Indian Food Bar (GERRARD) Best Indian Restaurant Toronto works for date night in Leslieville because the room and the food both help the evening land. Charcoal Butter Chicken and Lasooni Cauliflower also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 8,572 Google reviews.

Where is Leela Indian Food Bar (GERRARD) Best Indian Restaurant Toronto located?

Leela Indian Food Bar (GERRARD) Best Indian Restaurant Toronto is located at 1386 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON M4L 1Z2, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.

Is Leela Indian Food Bar (GERRARD) Best Indian Restaurant Toronto good for a date night?

Yes — Leela Indian Food Bar (GERRARD) Best Indian Restaurant Toronto is tagged for date night dining. Leela Indian Food Bar (GERRARD) Best Indian Restaurant Toronto works for date night in Leslieville because the room and the food both help the evening land. Charcoal Butter Chicken and Lasooni Cauliflower also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 8,572 Google reviews.

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