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The Pilot, TORONTO, ON

The Pilot

4.3
4.3
533 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Gastro Pub
Located on Cumberland Street steps from Yonge & Bloor, The Pilot has been in Yorkville since 1944!

Join us on our Heated Rooftop Patio or our classic & cozy Main Floor for hand-crafted cocktails, cold beer & elevated pub food every day of the week.

Drop by Saturday & Sunday from 11am-2:30pm for our neighbourhood staple Weekend Brunch!

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Canadian, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 11:30 am–12:00 am Thu, Fri 11:30 am–2:00 am Sat 11:00 am–2:00 am Sun 11:00 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (416) 923-5716
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Owned/operated by
    LGBTQ, Women
  • Catering
    The Pilot has a wide variety of food menu party offerings for events and we are happy to accommodate special requests. We also offer a variety of bar options to help tailor your event to your guests and budget.
  • Private party facilities
    The Stealth Lounge, our second floor event space, provides an inviting atmosphere with a unique and vintage feel. The space is perfect for parties from 40 to 130 people. Equipped with a full PA, projector, dance floor, stage and stage lighting, we host live bands, DJs, book launches, presentations, birthday parties and fashion shows!
  • Neighbourhood
    Yorkville
  • Cross Street
    Yonge Street and Bloor Street
  • Parking Details
    Public lots within walking distance
  • Public Transit
    Yonge/Bloor Station or Bay Station on the Subway
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 533 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

534 Reviews
  1. Niki

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    My third time there. Love their brunch menu. Good food and price. The only road block is parking with so much construction, it will be a while before I return.

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  2. ABC12345

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    Overall good food; found a hair in my drink and let the server know - she had the drink replaced.

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  3. Zhenia

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience5
    This used to be a good place. The location and atmosphere are the only thing keeping it alive. The staff have no service value. Need to ask and wait for ketchup on a fries order, steak medium rare comes well done. Over 10 mins of wait time on beer refills. The bartender definitely got the ratios wrong or poured by the eye - as each cocktail tasted spoiled. This was a birthday reservation which I clearly selected in the booking - did not expect anything special at all - but the waiter couldn’t even say “Happy Birthday”…. I don’t understand the point of the option if the staff ignores it. Would not recommend this place for anything but a very casual quick romp.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service were excellent! Still one of my favorite places to eat in Toronto.

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  5. SheilaS

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service and food all were great ,,, nice rooftop patio

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  6. cathiep

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Thanks! My friends had not been to the Pilot and were favorably impressed

    The PilotResponded on August 29, 2023

    Thank you so much for taking your time to write a review, Cathie! We are very glad you and your friends enjoy The Pilot, and we look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  7. SebastianV

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Spent augustb26th my Birthday here.. food was delicious and Drinks were cold

    The PilotResponded on August 29, 2023

    Thank you so much for taking your time to write a review, Sebastian! We are very glad you enjoyed your Birthday with us, and we hope you had a great celebration! We look forward to seeing you again soon.

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  8. DenisG

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Great location, fast and friendly service with numerous bar-friendly food options. All served under a covered rooftop deck for moderate prices.

    The PilotResponded on August 23, 2023

    Thank you so much for taking your time to write a review, Denis! We are very glad you enjoyed your visit and look forward to seeing you again soon.

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  9. AlanS

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    The rooftop patio is great and it has an awning in case it rains and also it helps to keep the direct sunlight off oneself. It was busy when we were there so service was a bit slow but not bad. Overall, it's a great place.

    The PilotResponded on August 23, 2023

    Thank you so much for taking your time to write a review, Alan! Thank you for bringing the service to our attention, we will be sure to take this into consideration. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  10. AlisonP

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The central location was ideal. The covered patio was appreciated & ideal due to rain. Made reservations, the table was available when we arrived, table location worked out well. The server & service were great. They even had gluten free beer (I hadn't noticed it on the menu online in advance & hadn't thought they would have it) & tasted good. Food was good, and they accommodated a substitution. The online menu was helpful to be able to review in advance & decide what to order, saving time & decision making at the restaurant. The place seemed to be busy and yet it didn't seem to impact service level or ability to talk easily at table. Washroom seemed clean & to have enough number of stalls. The 3 flights of stairs to the rooftop patio aren't ideal (due to some accessibility challenges) but we knew about it when we made the reservation, so it was an informed decision. The stairs seemed to be wide enough and deep enough to be more manageable than most stairs elsewhere - and sturdy. The table was a decent size. Chairs were okay, could be a bit more comfortable. On the (ideal) wishlist of something that could be added to the menu: a side fruit salad that could be ordered as a small appetizer, maybe with hemp seeds and/or almond butter or something dairy free. We talked so much, and food was filling enough, that we didn't manage to finish it all. Thank you for being there and contributing to a positive experience.

    The PilotResponded on August 23, 2023

    Thank you so much for taking your time to write a review, Alison! We appreciate your recommendation and will take it into consideration! We are very glad you enjoyed your visit and look forward to seeing you again soon.

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  11. MichaelP

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    The Pilot provides consistent positive experiences. The menu has a good level of variety and is of good quality. The staff is professional and attentive. The rooftop patio is large and allows for sun, shade and protection from rain.

    The PilotResponded on August 23, 2023

    Thank you so much for taking your time to write a review, Michael! We are very glad you have enjoyed your visits to The Pilot and look forward to seeing you again soon.

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  12. LeatonB

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    All went well with the reservation and greeting/setting, etc. Very friendly, advisable/knowledgeable and attentive staff. Pilot Rooftop ambiance is always great --- one of the roomy and clean gems in the uptown... Keep it up staff!!!

    The PilotResponded on August 23, 2023

    Thank you so much for taking your time to write a review, Leaton! We happy to hear you enjoyed your visit and look forward to seeing you again soon.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Does not have a seperate GF fryer. Options listed as GF on menu that are fired are not truly GF.

    The PilotResponded on August 23, 2023

    Hi there, thank you for taking your time to leave a review. We are very sorry about the mistake involving the items that are listed as gluten free, we have removed the Gluten Free label on things that are not fully GF. Thank you again for your feedback and if you would like to come in for a drink, we would be happy to give you a gift card.

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  14. RyanW

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Pilot is a hidden GEM for the area. Great staff, great food, away from the Yorkville madness.

    The PilotResponded on August 23, 2023

    Thank you so much for taking your time to write a review, Ryan! We are very happy to hear that you enjoy The Pilot and look forward to seeing you again soon.

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  15. SueH

    Toronto

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Always a great place for drinks and a catch up - great ambience

    The PilotResponded on August 23, 2023

    Thank you so much for taking your time to write a review, Sue! We are very glad you enjoyed your visit to The Pilot and look forward to seeing you again soon.

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  16. ImadS

    Toronto

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience3
    Food was really bad. Ordered burger and fries, both were bad. Specifically the fries, very oily.

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  17. joanne

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    The chicken starters were unsatisfactory. The tasted like they'd been reheated 5x over a few days. The same for the fries. The burgers however were really good.

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  18. Dolores

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    Slow inattentive service. Pretty sure she forgot to key in our order because tables that came after us with more people got their food first and then she avoided us. Nachos were great but even when paying extra rather stingy on the guac. Burger, decent, basic. Fries, fresh cut, pretty good. Overall a basic, sufficient patio.

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  19. ErikF

    Toronto

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on July 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always love this spot. The rooftop is such a good vibe and the food / drinks never disappoint. A+++

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  20. McJay

    Unspecified

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was good, I ordered the taco and fries. It was a nice, chill spot to catch up with some friends who were in town.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food Nachos are a steal deal It is delicious and makes you super full I could hardly eat half a burger after it

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  22. FulyaC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 30, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Mice roam freely around tables on the rooftop.

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  23. LeanaH

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wedding anniversary dinner

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  24. Vjw4

    Toronto

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 27, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The servers were friendly and very efficient. The ambiance was lively and the food was really nice. Lots of choices on the menu. Our party of five will definitely return!

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  25. MarkS

    Toronto

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 26, 2023

    overall2food1service2ambience4
    Seemed off this year. Visited a year ago and thoroughly enjoyed it. Server great but seemed overworked. Food quality not as good as in past

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  26. JimW

    Toronto

    17 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Food was good - pretty consistent as usual. Henry served us and was friendly and helpful.

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  27. AnnF

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 22, 2023

    overall4food2service4ambience5
    Food very mediocre. Nachos had barely any cheese & toppings & burnt. Looked like it was sitting under lamps. Pad thai 3/10. However, Love this rooftop - tables spaced out , balance of shade & sun. Service good, beers good. Wish there was an elevator. Lol. Definitely not accessible to anyone with mobility issues - however there is a main floor patio at front too. Would return just for drinks next time.

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  28. RonR

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall2food3service3ambience1
    It’s no longer a nice pub and bar now that the main floor isn’t open till 4. Used to be regulars but not anymore.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    great place for our meal and the food was outstanding

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  30. BobinToronto

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The pilot is hands down the best upscale pub experience in the Yonge-Bloor-Yorkville area. Great food, friendly staff and the Flight Deck consistently ranks as one of Toronto's best patios. Excellent live jazz on Saturday afternoons too!

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  31. RichardC

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect for a date night, the food was great! Would definitely go again

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  32. RailiG

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience2
    I enjoyed my visit to the Pilot, even though the waiter brought the wrong wine and forgot the chicken skewers for my salad. But the food was good, creative, and fresh. The noise level could have been lower, but that's usual in restaurants these days. I plan to go back again one of these days.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is our go to spot for a regular group outing. The food is good and reasonably priced. The service is friendly and efficient and we don’t usually have problems reserving a table.

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  34. RichardS

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    We went for the rooftop view which is no longer there. Great food. Probably better at night!!

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  35. Jules44ca

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I made a reservation for an office social at 2pm in the afternoon for 10 people. The service was excellent. The noise level was fine. The timing and the ambiance contributed to lively conversation and an enjoyable atmosphere. The menu was also outstanding. Lots to choose from. Satisfying for vegetarians and and picky eaters alike. Lots of sharable platters. Great time. We will be back.

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  36. SalomeC

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing brunch! Fluffy pancakes and perfectly poached eggs.

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  37. CelineR

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience3
    Pilot Burger was very well done. (I was not asked for which way I liked). Bun was burnt. Side salad has an oily dressing which I did not like.

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  38. Bruce

    Toronto

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    One of my long-time faves for drinks and dinner with friends. Lively ambience, excellent service

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  39. VeronicaC

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A good time was had by all on a crisp night. Loud though.

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  40. GrantS

    Exclusive

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience2
    There is massive construction next door at the moment. The shakshuka should come with pita.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from The Pilot using the Order Online button. The Pilot also offers delivery in partnership with Skip The Dishes and Uber Eats. The Pilot also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (416) 923-5716.

The Pilot is rated 4.3 stars by 533 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Pilot

22 CUMBERLAND STREET, TORONTO, ON M4W 1J5

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Yonge Street and Bloor Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Yorkville
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 11:30 am–12:00 am Thu, Fri 11:30 am–2:00 am Sat 11:00 am–2:00 am Sun 11:00 am–12:00 am
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Canadian, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking Details
    Public lots within walking distance
  • Public Transit
    Yonge/Bloor Station or Bay Station on the Subway
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Owned/operated by
    LGBTQ, Women
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Phone number
    (416) 923-5716
  • Catering
    The Pilot has a wide variety of food menu party offerings for events and we are happy to accommodate special requests. We also offer a variety of bar options to help tailor your event to your guests and budget.
  • Private party facilities
    The Stealth Lounge, our second floor event space, provides an inviting atmosphere with a unique and vintage feel. The space is perfect for parties from 40 to 130 people. Equipped with a full PA, projector, dance floor, stage and stage lighting, we host live bands, DJs, book launches, presentations, birthday parties and fashion shows!
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