The Good Son

What is The Good Son? Anchoring Queen Street West near Dovercourt on the edge of Little Portugal, The Good Son is chef Vittorio Colacitti’s vintage-inspired neighbourhood brasserie. Designed to evoke an early-twentieth-century living room, the space mixes mismatched antique clocks, curated bookshelf nooks, and low lighting with a lively open kitchen. Diners can pull up a seat at the handsome bar, settle into roomy dining room armchairs and banquettes, or grab a table on the front patio when the street windows open in summer.

The Good Son Menu & What to Order The kitchen revolves around a wood-fired oven that turns out blistered pizzas, led by the crowd-favourite Pepperoni finished with hot honey and fior di latte. The Good Son Burger is another must-order, stacked with a six-ounce beef patty, black pepper and onion relish, garlic aioli, and beef-tallow-fried pub chips. Pair rich starters like the truffle-spiked mushroom croquettes or local burrata with one of the bar's barrel-aged cocktails or local craft drafts. Vegetarians and gluten-free diners are well accommodated, with dedicated gluten-free crust substitutes and produce-forward plates.

Know Before You Go Weekend dinner tables book up days in advance on OpenTable, though solo diners and duos can often snag walk-in seats at the bar. The restaurant is open for dinner Tuesday through Sunday, extending service until midnight on Friday and Saturday nights (closed Mondays). Take the 501 Queen streetcar directly to Dovercourt Road to avoid the headache of street parking along Queen West.