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Swatow Restaurant
Swatow Restaurant is one of the best chinese restaurants in Toronto for group dinner, especially if you want a strong option in East Chinatown.
Swatow Restaurant is an easy chinese option in East Chinatown in Toronto to suggest without needing a long explanation.
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Rating (Google) 8.4
3,057 reviews
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8.4
Rating
Based on 3057 reviews
Best used for
group dinner and Authentic Chinese
Price and pace
Good value
Neighborhood
East Chinatown · 309 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON M5T 1H1, Canada
Price
Good value
Google rating
8.4 from 3,057 reviews
Phone
(416) 977-0601
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What makes Swatow Restaurant worth the move
Swatow Restaurant is a clean first click in East Chinatown in Toronto when you want a chinese option you can trust. It also holds a 8.4 rating across 3,057 Google reviews.
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Public rating
8.4 from 3,057 Google reviews
Best used for
group dinner and Authentic Chinese
Style
Chinese in East Chinatown
Spend
Good value
Best for
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Google rating: 8.4 from 3,057 reviews
Price point: value
Website linked on this page
Phone number available
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8.4 from 3,057 reviews
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For now, Swatow Restaurant holds a 8.4 rating across 3,057 Google reviews.
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Plan the visit
Quick details
- Address
- 309 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON M5T 1H1, Canada
- Phone
- (416) 977-0601
- Price
- value
- TastyPals score
- Coming soon
- Google rating
- 8.4 (3,057 reviews)
- Cuisine
- Chinese
- Neighborhood
- East Chinatown
Frequently asked questions
What cuisine does Swatow Restaurant serve?
Swatow Restaurant is a Chinese restaurant located in East Chinatown, Toronto. Swatow Restaurant is an easy chinese option in East Chinatown in Toronto to suggest without needing a long explanation.
What is Swatow Restaurant best for?
Swatow Restaurant is best for authentic chinese, lunch, group dinner, classic, cheap eats, chinese. Swatow Restaurant is a clean first click in East Chinatown in Toronto when you want a chinese option you can trust. It also holds a 8.4 rating across 3,057 Google reviews.
How much does it cost to eat at Swatow Restaurant?
Swatow Restaurant is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 8.4 from 3,057 reviews
Is Swatow Restaurant worth visiting?
Swatow Restaurant holds a 8.4 Google rating from 3,057 reviews. Swatow Restaurant is a clean first click in East Chinatown in Toronto when you want a chinese option you can trust. It also holds a 8.4 rating across 3,057 Google reviews.
Where is Swatow Restaurant located?
Swatow Restaurant is located at 309 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON M5T 1H1, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.
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