De Soto Eatery

What is De Soto Eatery? Anchoring the Regal Heights stretch of St. Clair Avenue West since 2004, De Soto Eatery is an unpretentious neighbourhood staple blending retro mid-century charm with a cozy, speakeasy-leaning bar scene. Inside, wood-panelled finishes, warm mood lighting, and comfortable dining tables create an easygoing backdrop, complemented by counter seating at the bar and a sidewalk patio facing the streetcar line.

De Soto Eatery Menu & What to Order The kitchen turns out satisfying Italian-American comfort plates, hand-tossed thin-crust pizzas, and bistro-style mains. The signature Penne a la Vodka comes loaded with crispy pancetta, red onion, and sautéed mushrooms folded into a rich vodka rosé sauce, while the Magic Mushroom pizza delivers earthy depth with pesto, mozzarella, and oyster mushrooms. For larger appetites, the Seafood Stew brings cod, mussels, calamari, and shrimp in a roasted garlic tomato broth alongside garlic-brushed crostini, best paired with a local craft draught or house gin cocktail.

Know Before You Go Online bookings are advised for peak weekend dinners and the popular Sunday live jazz brunch, though walk-ins can regularly grab bar stools or patio seating. The 512 St. Clair streetcar stops steps from the front entrance, with Green P street parking along St. Clair. The restaurant is closed on Mondays and opens late afternoon on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.