Via Norte Restaurant

4.6 (54)

CAN$51 and over

Portuguese

938 College St, Toronto, ON M6H 1A4

Make a booking

Via Norte Restaurant

4.6

CAN$51 and over

Portuguese

Little Portugal / Dundas West

Make a booking

2 people

12 Nov 2026

19:00

Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Child-friendly
Good for groups

Our menu is carefully crafted to showcase the finest seasonal ingredients and deliver a taste of Portugal. Executive Chef & Owner Jose Alves is well known in the community for his fine culinary talent and prides himself in the simplicity of his cooking. Allowing our fresh ingredients to speak for themselves, our dishes are presented with bold and sophisticated flavours. Top Choice Award Winners - Top Portuguese Restaurant in Toronto 2013 - 2015, 2018 - 2024.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
Portuguese, Seafood, Mediterranean
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00–15:00 Dinner Tue–Fri 17:30–21:30 Sat 17:30–22:00
Phone number
(647) 348-1116
Website
http://www.vianorterest.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Jose Alves
Private party facilities
Our elegant dining room has the perfect ambiance to host all event types. From intimate gatherings to large functions, our customizable menu's are tailored to our guests needs and desires, together we bring that vision to life.

Location
938 College St, Toronto, ON M6H 1A4
Area
Little Portugal / Dundas West
Parking Details
Street Parking
Additional
Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Concierge
AI Beta

Our AI assistant, Concierge, is here to answer your questions about this restaurant.

Caldo Verde CA$12.00
puree of potato, thinly sliced collard greens, Portuguese sausage
Organic Mixed GreensCA$12.00
red onion, crispy apple, dried cranberries, apple cider vinaigrette
‘Moelas’ CA$18.00
slowly stewed chicken gizzards, spicy tomato sauce
Broiled Goat Cheese Salad CA$18.00
bed of arugula, crushed walnuts, pear, honey balsamic vinaigrette
Grilled Shrimp & Squid CA$45.00
fresh herbs, medium spiced piri-piri, roasted vegetables
‘Jaquinzinhos’ CA$20.00
whole fried mini mackerels
‘Polvo Grelhado’ CA$35.00
roasted vegetables, topped with jalapeño salsa
Grilled Chouriço CA$16.00
smoked mild sausage, on a clay pot, on a flame of bagaço
Pica-Pau CA$28.00
seared marinated beef, pork & chouriço, white wine & fresh herb reduction
Alheira Croquettes CA$18.00
pineapple & jalapeño aioli

– Fish | Peixe –

Tuna SteakCA$60.00
oven roasted potatoes, sautéed vegetables, topped with onion relish
'Bacalhau a Bras'CA$45.00
shredded salted cod, thinly sliced fried potatoes, onion & scrambled egg mixture
Grilled Octopus 'Polvo'CA$55.00
‘batata a murro’, sauteed vegetables, topped with MediterrMedeteraneannean relish
‘Caldeirada de Peixe’ – For TwoCA$130.00
tomato based stew, chefs selection of fresh fish & black tiger shrimp, white wine & fresh herbs, prepared and served in copper pot

- Meat | Carne –

Bitoque CA$50.00
AAA+ Striploin, home fries, topped with a fried egg, peppercorn sauce
Ribeye Steak CA$65.00
garlic mash, sauteed mushrooms, seasonal vegetables, jus
'Javali'CA$50.00
slowly roasted cubes of boar, cubed fried potatoes, sautéed rapini, jus
Lamb ShankCA$55.00
braised, garlic mash, seasonal vegetables, wine & rosemary reduction

- Vegetarian -

Mushroom Risotto CA$26.00
seasonal mushrooms, fresh herbs

- Sides -

Home Fries CA$10.00
Pala-Pala Chips CA$10.00
Salada Tomate CA$10.00

Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Via Norte Restaurant.

4.6

(54)

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Via Norte Restaurant offers "amazing food and great service," with standout dishes like sea bass, octopus, and Portuguese specialties. Guests rave about the "friendly, attentive" staff and a welcoming atmosphere that makes any occasion special. The restaurant's "elegant ambiance" and "excellent" dining experience have patrons eager to return.

54 Reviews

J
Jo-Ann
Toronto / Ontario2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 12 September 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The waitress was very nice and professional. The Sea bass was excellent as was the warm goat cheese salad. The port was also deliscious .
Is this helpful?
M
Mike Gold
Toronto / Ontario52 reviews
5.0
Dined on 31 July 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was my first time. Recommended by my Portuguese sister in law. All of us loved it. Great food and service.
Is this helpful?
K
Kate
Toronto / Ontario4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 July 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had a great experience here. The food was delicious and well prepared. The staff were incredibly friendly, attentive, and made us feel genuinely welcome throughout our visit. Honestly, I don’t understand some of the negative reviews I’ve read. It almost feels like some people arrive already looking for something to complain about, or simply don’t appreciate good food and great hospitality. We’ll definitely be coming back!
1 person found this helpful
P
Paul
Toronto / Ontario1 review
5.0
Dined on 24 July 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Both of our servers where knowledgeable and engaging. They offered great suggestions. The food was delicious and not over processed or sauced. Good value for money Will go again in the fall
Is this helpful?
C
Cindy Gold
Toronto / Ontario1 review
5.0
Dined on 22 July 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
10/10. Everything was incredible, from the food , to the staff and the ambience. Will certainly come back and will recommend to friends and family
Is this helpful?
Â
Ândria
Unspecified2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 July 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and great service! Catarina and Joana were so friendly and attentive, they made the experience even better. Highly recommend and will be back!
Is this helpful?
K
Kate
Toronto / Ontario4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 July 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and excellent service! Everything was delicious, but I especially loved the octopus. The staff were friendly.
Is this helpful?
H
Hessam
Toronto / Ontario1 review
1.0
Dined on 21 July 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
They were understaffed when we went. Even though it wasn’t busy it was just one waitress and one cook. Place had a weird smell towards the back. The striploin was way overly cooked when I asked for medium rare. When I raised it with the waitress she told me that’s how medium rare is. Grilled octopus was okay. Wings were ok. Overall way too overpriced for the food quality.
Is this helpful?
N
Nima Gold
Toronto / Ontario23 reviews
4.0
Dined on 17 July 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This was my first time at Via Norte restaurant. The food was delicious and the service was amazing. We had a chance to try Portuguese menu and some delish Portuguese wine. Will definitely come back! Thanks. 🤗
Is this helpful?
V
Varun
Toronto / Ontario5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 July 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great Service and Delicious Food. We tried the Summerlicious Menu and all the menu items were great. The White Chocolate Flan and The Molotof had a bit of bitter taste but that could be the caramel sauce on top. Or maybe it was just us. The service was amazing and the Server did offer my wife and I a bit of Port Wine before we left. A great gesture from them, as this was our first time there. Would definitely visit again.
Is this helpful?

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
Portuguese, Seafood, Mediterranean
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00–15:00 Dinner Tue–Fri 17:30–21:30 Sat 17:30–22:00
Phone number
(647) 348-1116
Website
http://www.vianorterest.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Jose Alves
Private party facilities
Our elegant dining room has the perfect ambiance to host all event types. From intimate gatherings to large functions, our customizable menu's are tailored to our guests needs and desires, together we bring that vision to life.

Location
938 College St, Toronto, ON M6H 1A4
Area
Little Portugal / Dundas West
Parking Details
Street Parking
Additional
Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Featured in

2 September 2026
Where to eat in Toronto
In Little Portugal, Via Norte Restaurant is recommended as a Portuguese dining destination, having been repeatedly recognized as one of Toronto’s top Portuguese restaurants.
Published in Destination Ontario

FAQs

At Via Norte, guests report generous portions that satisfy without being overwhelming.

Via Norte is at its calmest around weekday lunch, one guest noted the restaurant was quite empty at lunch, while special events like Winterlicious tend to fill the dining room for lively evenings.

Via Norte feels warm and elegant, guests describe a clean, inviting, romantic dining room with a polished, welcoming vibe that’s not overly noisy.

Yes, Via Norte’s warm, elegant atmosphere and several guests’ anniversary and Valentine’s visits make it a lovely choice for a special evening.

Yes, Via Norte is welcoming to families: guests have celebrated baptisms and family occasions here, and reviews praise the staff for being accommodating and helpful with those events.

Smart casual, think polished but relaxed; many guests also dress up a touch for anniversaries and special occasions.

How FAQ content is generated

Make a booking

Via Norte Restaurant

4.6

CAN$51 and over

Portuguese

Little Portugal / Dundas West

Make a booking

2 people

12 Nov 2026

19:00

Booked 4 times today

Via Norte Restaurant

Make a booking

Via Norte Restaurant

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Additional information

– Appetizers & Shareable Plates –

Caldo Verde CA$12.00

Organic Mixed GreensCA$12.00

‘Moelas’ CA$18.00

Broiled Goat Cheese Salad CA$18.00

Grilled Shrimp & Squid CA$45.00

‘Jaquinzinhos’ CA$20.00

‘Polvo Grelhado’ CA$35.00

Grilled Chouriço CA$16.00

Pica-Pau CA$28.00

Alheira Croquettes CA$18.00

– Fish | Peixe –

Tuna SteakCA$60.00

'Bacalhau a Bras'CA$45.00

Grilled Octopus 'Polvo'CA$55.00

‘Caldeirada de Peixe’ – For TwoCA$130.00

- Meat | Carne –

Bitoque CA$50.00

Ribeye Steak CA$65.00

'Javali'CA$50.00

Lamb ShankCA$55.00

- Vegetarian -

Mushroom Risotto CA$26.00

- Sides -

Home Fries CA$10.00

Pala-Pala Chips CA$10.00

Salada Tomate CA$10.00

Review summary

Additional information

Where to eat in Toronto

FAQs

What are the portion sizes like at this restaurant?

When is the best time to go to Via Norte Restaurant?

What's the ambience/atmosphere like in this restaurant?

Is this a good pick for date night?

Is this restaurant kid-friendly?

What is the dress code for Via Norte Restaurant?

Make a booking

Via Norte Restaurant

Make a booking