A modern Portuguese tapas bar bringing the energy of a Lisbon taberna to Little Portugal. The small plates, Portuguese wines, and charcuterie make Taberna Lx the best casual Portuguese experience in the neighbourhood.
Neighbourhood: Little Portugal (Dundas W) · Address: 1365 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON · Hours: Tue–Thu 5PM–10PM | Fri–Sat 5PM–11PM | Sun 4PM–9PM | Closed Monday · Price Range: $$ · Phone: (416) 533-3333 · Website: https://tabernalx.com · Editorial status: Not yet verified
Taberna Lx is where you’ll find Portuguese flavours done simply and really well, with a focus on sharing plates over easy conversation. It’s one of the few places west of Bathurst really honing in on contemporary Portuguese soul food.
Unlike most traditional Portuguese restaurants in Toronto, Taberna Lx is all about small plates and an open-minded wine list—the sort of place suited to snacking, drinking, and lingering. The menu's house-made chouriço and inventive seasonal sides set it apart from the usual bacalhau-and-grilled-meat routine. Its casual, come-as-you-are style makes Portuguese food feel accessible and modern for a new generation.
Taberna Lx brings Lisbon's casual taberna culture to Dundas West, with a room that feels both relaxed and lively—a handful of small tables, vintage tile accents, and Portuguese indie music on the stereo. The kitchen leans into family-style petiscos: think tender octopus, spicy clams, and a chouriço sausage made in-house, all meant to be shared over a bottle (or two) of vinho verde. Expect a menu that moves with the seasons and a wine list focused on new-wave bottles from Portugal. The owners are second-generation Torontonians who want to make dining here feel like a spontaneous evening abroad—minus the trip.
It's a small space, so reservations are recommended on weekends but walk-ins are often doable early in the week.
The house-made chouriço, grilled and served sizzling hot, is a local favourite.
It’s ideal for groups of 4–6 sharing plates, but larger parties should call ahead.
Petiscos are $8–$15 per plate; expect to spend $40–$60 per person with wine.
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