Vatican Gift Shop

4.6 (25)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

1047 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1Z7

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Vatican Gift Shop

4.6

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

Danforth / Greek Town

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2 people

11 Nov 2026

19:00

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Lively
Good for groups
Hot spot

The Vatican Gift Shop: Discover a hidden gem that combines a moody watering hole and music venue. Behind a small store filled with religious accessories, you'll find a surprisingly spacious bar area. Enjoy the unique ambiance with dim lighting and captivating decor. Experience vibrant live performances by local and renowned artists while savoring handcrafted cocktails. Expect the unexpected at The Vatican Gift Shop.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Pizza Bar, Italian
Hours of Operation
Wed–Sat 18:00–02:00
Phone number
(416) 462-2682
Website
http://www.vaticangiftshopto.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress

Location
1047 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1Z7
Area
Danforth / Greek Town
Parking Details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

Late Night Table Service
2 - 20 people
Multiple dates available
Thank you for joining us at the Vatican Gift Shop! Please click Read More to view our policies. Our booths comfortably seat 8 people, with some standing room around. All bookings made after 9pm guarantee you the booth for the evening, and are subject to a minimum spend. The table cost is $500 for up to 10 people, and $50 per person for additional guests. The minimum spend must be reached on one bill via food and drinks ordered at your table, and bottle service is also available. The minimum excludes tax and gratuity, which will be automatically added to your bill at 20%, and we are able to accept up to 4 separate payments towards the tab. This booking will guarantee your party guest list and skip-the-line privileges for up to 20 minutes after your reservation time. We ask that the host of your party arrives within 15 minutes of the scheduled reservation. If you are interested in pre-ordering food for your party, please contact us via phone or email on our website.
Dine With Us at the Vatican Gift Shop
2 - 20 people
Multiple dates available
Thank you for joining us for dinner! Please click Read More to view our booking policy. We recommend standard booth seating for groups of 5+, these tables have a seating time limit of 2 hours, and the high top tables are available for smaller groups, with 1.5 hour seating time limits, until 9:45 when we transition to our dance floor. If you are interested in reserving a booth for the evening past 9pm, please make a reservation under the "Late Night Table Service" Experience offered.

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AranciniCA$14.00
Mozzarella stuffed rice balls, tomato sauce, parmesan, basil
MeatballsCA$14.00
Beef & pork, tomato sauce, crostini, parmesan, basil
Cheesy Garlic BreadCA$15.00
Garlic cream, mozzarella, parmesan
Antipasti BoardCA$39.00
Chef's selection of cheeses & meats, nuts, crostini, fruit, olives
Sharing PlatterCA$85.00
Meatballs, garlic bread, arancini, caprese, cheeses & cured meats

Insalate

Insalata di CasaCA$10.00
Arugula, tomato, balsamic, olive oil, parmesan
Insalata CesareCA$15.00
Romaine, crispy pancetta, cesare dressing, parmesan, foccacia croutons
CapreseCA$14.00
Fior di latte, tomato, basil, olive oil, balsamic

Pasta

Spaghetti & MeatballsCA$18.00
Tomato sauce, basil, parmesan

Pizza

MargheritaCA$18.00
Tomato sauce, fior di latte basil, parmesan
The 416CA$20.00
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, mushroom
The Vatican 5-0CA$22.00
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, pancetta, jalapeno, pineapple
Miele PiccanteCA$22.00
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Bianco di ProsciuttoCA$23.00
Cream sauce, mozzarella, prosciutto, caramelized onion, kalamata olives, arugula, parmesan, balsamic
The Fun GuyCA$21.00
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PuttanescaCA$22.00
Tomato sauce, fior di latte, white anchovy, red onion, capers, kalamata olives
The GoatCA$21.00
Pesto, mozzarella, red onion, roasted red pepper, goat cheese
Il MacellaioCA$23.00
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, sausage, pancetta, soppresata, pepperoni
AffumicatoCA$23.00
Cream sauce, mozarella, cream cheese, smoked salmon, capers, red onion, dill, everything bagel crust
Una Faccia Una RazzaCA$23.00
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, red onion, green & kalamata olives, feta, oregano, basil, sliced tomato, cretan olive oil
Il MalanzanaCA$20.00
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Dolce

Cookies 'n' Cream CheesecakeCA$9.00
TiramisuCA$9.00

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Vatican Gift Shop.

4.6

(25)

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

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25 Reviews

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Konstantinos
Toronto / Ontario12 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, service and music! This place is a must for anyone who likes Italian food and dancing!
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Navita
Toronto / Ontario7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Fun experience. Asked to vacate our table early, but otherwise a really fun Friday!
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Dawn
Toronto / Ontario1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 August 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Always a good time! Grear dancing and good pizza.
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Keren
Toronto / Ontario62 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 May 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So much fun at The Vatican Gift Shop! Great vibes, dj was awesome, and the servers and manager were so kind and generous. Cant wait to come back for another fun night!
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Natalie
Toronto / Ontario1 review
3.0
Dined on 18 April 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Server and kitchen didn’t know the menu. Forgotten items from the dish. Orders were forgotten.
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Anita
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on 21 March 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
we didn't eat there; our only complaint was the DJ who NEVER played a song to completion...it got frustrating. He was also quite rude when we made a request. No need for that!
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Marilyn
Toronto / Ontario45 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 March 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I frequent this place. Good food, and good people. Its a fun place to dance 🫶🏽
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Ciara
Toronto / Ontario1 review
5.0
Dined on 14 February 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I celebrated my birthday at the Vatican with 10 of my friends and we reserved a table. The service was excellent, and fast considering how busy it was. The Dj was excellent and played all the early 2000s hits. We had a fantastic night and I would definitely go back there!! I highly recommend going to the Vatican for an awesome night out!!!
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Pamela
Toronto / Ontario1 review
5.0
Dined on 17 January 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place! Been there previously for the night life. Dinner vibe was fantastic too.
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Nora
Toronto / Ontario1 review
4.0
Dined on 11 January 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
A great night, and a great experience for a birthday event!
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Pizza Bar, Italian
Hours of Operation
Wed–Sat 18:00–02:00
Phone number
(416) 462-2682
Website
http://www.vaticangiftshopto.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress

Location
1047 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1Z7
Area
Danforth / Greek Town
Parking Details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine

FAQs

Yes, Vatican Gift Shop's moody, dimly lit bar and cozy 'confessional' booth make it a lovely pick for a date night, especially on nights with live music.

Vatican Gift Shop tends to get busiest later in the night, reviewers note that after about 9pm it shifts into dancing and a busy scene; arriving earlier in the evening (and some holiday evenings like Boxing Day) is generally quieter.

Casual dress, comfortable, relaxed attire is appropriate; nothing formal is expected.

Vatican Gift Shop centers on a surprisingly spacious bar area with dining tables and reservable booths (there’s a small confessional-like booth by the bar), plus a stage/dance floor for live music and dancing. Guests describe booths, tables for dinner, and the lively stage area as part of the venue’s setup.

Private dining isn't part of the offering at Vatican Gift Shop, the focus is on the open, dimly lit bar area and live-music venue tucked behind the gift shop.

Vatican Gift Shop is great for dinner if you arrive early, get there before about 9:00 pm to enjoy a quieter dinner and the start of live music; after ~9 pm it tends to get busier and turns into more of a dance/club atmosphere. The bar opens in the evening (Wed–Sat from 6:00 pm), so an early arrival lets you settle in for the show and dinner.

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Vatican Gift Shop

4.6

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

Danforth / Greek Town

Make a booking

2 people

11 Nov 2026

19:00

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Vatican Gift Shop

Make a booking

Vatican Gift Shop

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Additional information

Late Night Table Service

Dine With Us at the Vatican Gift Shop

Antipasti

AranciniCA$14.00

MeatballsCA$14.00

Cheesy Garlic BreadCA$15.00

Antipasti BoardCA$39.00

Sharing PlatterCA$85.00

Insalate

Insalata di CasaCA$10.00

Insalata CesareCA$15.00

CapreseCA$14.00

Pasta

Spaghetti & MeatballsCA$18.00

Pizza

MargheritaCA$18.00

The 416CA$20.00

The Vatican 5-0CA$22.00

Miele PiccanteCA$22.00

Bianco di ProsciuttoCA$23.00

The Fun GuyCA$21.00

PuttanescaCA$22.00

The GoatCA$21.00

Il MacellaioCA$23.00

AffumicatoCA$23.00

Una Faccia Una RazzaCA$23.00

Il MalanzanaCA$20.00

Dolce

Cookies 'n' Cream CheesecakeCA$9.00

TiramisuCA$9.00

Additional information

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