Sampaguita Village Family Restaurant in North York

322 Wilson Ave, North York, ON M3H 1S8, Canada

★★★★☆
(707 reviews)
Categories: Filipino restaurant

About

Filipino eatery offering traditional favourites including crispy pork, fried noodles & spicy shrimp.

Website
sampaguita.ca
Address
322 Wilson Ave, North York, ON M3H 1S8, Canada
Plus Code
PHP7+V8 North York, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
11:30 AM–8 PM
Thursday
11:30 AM–8 PM
Friday
11:30 AM–8:30 PM
Saturday
11:30 AM–8:30 PM
Sunday
11:30 AM–8 PM

Services

Service options
Delivery On-site services Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Coffee Healthy options Small plates Wine
Dining options
Brunch Lunch Dinner Catering Dessert Seating
Amenities
Gender-neutral toilets Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Family friendly Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs
Parking
Free parking lot Parking

Photos

Reviews

4.4
★★★★☆
707 reviews

Most Mentioned

lechon kawali (34) kare kare (17) squid (12) garlic fried rice (11) crispy (10) bbq chicken (9) value (5) mandatory tip (5) fresh food (5) pinakbet (5)
5 stars
468
4 stars
158
3 stars
38
2 stars
7
1 stars
36
★★★★★
October 24, 2024

Always a pleasure to dine at this family restaurant. Brought my wife here for the first time and she enjoyed the food and the lovely atmosphere the owner and staff provided. We had their Kare-Kare and their garlic fried rice. The portions were large enough for the two of us. We even took home some leftovers. The Kare-Kare was excellent! The garlic fried rice was also super tasty. Highly recommended for authentic Filipino food that makes you feel like home.

★★★★★
August 4, 2024

Fantastic food and service. The owner is super nice and courteous. Super chill and funny person. Would go back just for him.

★★★★★
July 18, 2024

This restaurant is the first place I think of when I want Filipino food. Everything is just delicious. Ive eaten here many times and I am always satisfied. It doesn’t matter what you order, you will be satisfied. The staff is very helpful and service is great. My favourites are the Lechon Kawali, the sampaguita special pansit, the kare kare, everything is sooooo good !!! Sarap talaga.

★★★★★
June 2, 2024

Decided to eat filipino food and it is actually hard to find really good ones. We were 2 adults looking for a dine in experience for dinner. The restaurant itself is small and a bit dated, but clean. The place was full of people on a Friday night at 730. The wait wasn't long though, about 10 minutes and had a table ready. The host and server was quite friendly and polite. We got served quickly and had free salted peanuts prior to ordering. They do ask people of they arr allergic to peanuts too. Menu is simple and straightforward. We ordered thte mixed vegetables, large Yang chow fried rice, Grilled bbq pork bell or inihaw na baboy, and crispy squid with lechon kwali and white rice was included with this. The dishes were fairly decent sized. The food was delicious, homemade and a lot of flavour. Squid was crispy and not chewy, the pork belly was thinly sliced and marinated well, lechon kwali was good, the fried rice had large shrimps, and good array of mixed vegetables. It also came with dipping sauce for the lechon and soy sauce with chili in it. The craving for filipino food was definitely satisfied. I would recommend coming here and I want to come back to try other dishes as well.

★★★★★
April 12, 2024

We were randomly driving around to look for a place to eat and stumbled upon this restaurant. Food was absolutely delicious and felt like home. Service was outstanding as well. Would definitely recommend!

★★★
March 5, 2024

I wish the place could have been a lot more. The place lacks some theming and branding. There is not much embelishment in the counters or walls, and you pick food items from a cheaply prepared laminated menu. It could use a little more sprucing up to add a little more touch of Filipiniana. As it is right now, it is just a place you go to eat and nothing more. I am hoping for a place in Little Manila where people actually make it a destination where they actually properly dine and take in the Filipino culture. This is in stark contrast to the many comparable Thai, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Ethiopian restaurants where you could really feel the cultural immersion in the way the place is decorated. For food, the house combos were nice. It is very filling and great value money-wise. However, they could have done better to make it more true to the authentic Filipino cuisine. Grilled chicken and pork chop are not signature Filipino dishes. I was also surprised to find Korean beef included as one of the menu items. The service we received was also underwhelming. The servers are not easily identifiable being in their own civilian attire. The new, young lady server that handed over our bill was also severely lacking in training. She was ignorant about a little history of the restaurant and got the computation for our bill all messed up. I wanted to love this place. However, as it is right now, I would not feel proud of bringing my non-Filipino friends here. It does not give a good impression of Filipino hospitality, culture, and tradition.

★★★★
February 23, 2024

A little family restaurant. The staff were very nice and friendly. Gave us mango drinks to enjoy with our meal. We decided on the dinner for 2. There was enough food for 3 people. Grilled pork chops and chicken were quite good. The pancit sampaguita was tasty. The sauce was good with it. The sinigang vegetable was really good.

★★★★
December 30, 2023

Very friendly staff with good recommentions. Crispy pata - skin was good but meat a touch on the dry side. The vegetable soup has a tartness to it and goes well with steam rice. The Pancit is quite interesting made with two kinds of noodle with mixed meat. Halo halo was good but pricey.

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

We keep coming back. Amazing food and service every time.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

The best Filipino food in Canada owner is very friendly good customer service

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Foods are delicious, and the service is great.

★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

I love the place and the taste of everything, the excellent service, I will return very soon

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Delicious

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

This is a humble place but damn the food is so goood! I could honestly say that they have the BEST lechon kawali in Toronto! The family loves ordering pinakbet, pancit, calamari, shrimp, grilled chicken, grilled porkchop, grilled lechon belly list goes on. I live far but every travel just to eat here has never disappointed me (and the family). I love this place, I can eat here everyday! Plus points for the friendly staff (Kush!!) and owner who comes every so often just to say hi.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Wow! Huge portions and friendly service

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Came in with 3 of my friends from the states. Owner is a really chill guy that was super friendly and funny. Made us feel welcome and the food was awesome too. The garlic fried rice and sinigang were definitely our favorites. Will be back the next time I m in Toronto!

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Great place for some authentic Filipino cuisine. Affordable and the servings are huge good for families.

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Excellent food

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

Food is great. Staff are so respectful and friendly. Huge servings, Affordable price.

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

Tried their own version of porkchop. Man! It was pretty good. Perfect serving for a person. Also, was able to try their Mais Con Yelo. My partner loves the fried squid. + such a friendly and amazing head of the restaurant, making sure that we are having a good time. Cant wait to go back again!

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

Good food, big portions, fair price, friendly staff

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

Food was fab however restaurant needs massive investment to improve decor.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

Good service

June 21, 2024

Food was Good but extremely overpriced. There is a lot of delicious fil restaurants around gta and this is the most expensive. Cant believe the prices they put

★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Place is a little small and there arent many seats. Kitchen is open next to the dining area. I dined just after lunch (around 1:30pm) and the place was packed. But the food was very good. Food portions were very big. I was alone and ordered a small Sinigang soup and a small rice, and I couldnt finish either bec they were probably a serving for 3 people. There is plenty of meat in the soup too!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Everytime I eat here, the food makes me feel like Im back home!

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

Go here! Staff are super accommodating, food is so delicious (every dish we ordered was a hit) and service is on point (and entertaining if you get Trouble, I mean Thomas). Highly Recommend

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

Great food, server was very friendly, superb customer service. Even the chef came out to ask us how we feel about the food. Price was reasonable enough. A must visit place. Highly recommended.

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

Ordered take-out for 4 dishes on their website, it was a seamless pick-up. The food was delicious! Everything tasted fresh, and flavourful especially their lechon kawali. Would highly recommend! 10/10! I shall return!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

Loved the place. Couldn t be happier. Service was a cherry on top!!

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

Roger was great servear

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

First time having Filipino food had a great experience here. The waiter recommended the lechon, inihaw babov, and sampaguita. Everything was delicious. Would definitely come back to try the other dishes!

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

Sampaguita Filipino Restaurant offers a true taste of Filipino cuisine with its fresh, authentic dishes that transport diners to the heart of a bustling carenderia. From the moment you step in, youre greeted with the aroma of freshly cooked meals and the welcoming ambiance reminiscent of dining in a local eatery in the Philippines. The food at Sampaguita is cooked fresh, ensuring each dish bursts with flavor and authenticity. Whether youre craving classic favorites like adobo or sisig, or exploring regional specialties, every bite is a delight. The quick service adds to the experience, allowing you to enjoy your meal without any unnecessary delays. What truly sets Sampaguita apart is its ability to evoke a sense of nostalgia and home. With each dish, you feel a connection to Filipino culture and tradition, making dining here a truly immersive experience. Whether youre a homesick local or a curious foodie looking to explore Filipino cuisine, Sampaguita Filipino Restaurant promises a memorable dining experience that will keep you coming back for more.

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

We were suddenly hungry because we were just going to buy bread at wilson..and then we entered the restaurant..its a simple place to eat but the food is THE BESTSTTTTT especially the Sinigang Vegetables. The dishes are delicious. So the next week I came back to try their other food again. This is where I always eat when I crave Filipino Food. :D

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

Best place to savour Filipino cuisine. Not just the food, ambience, esp Sam the owner, good man very approachable

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

Delicious food and excellent service Thomas was an amazing waitress.

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

Excellent costumer service. Thomas was very kind and very happy person

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

Atmosphere improved. Owner is friendly and attentive. Staff nice and friendly. :) they have good jokes too

★★★★
February 21, 2024

When we first walked in, Trevel (not sure if its spelt right) greeted us it made us feel so welcome, he was so friendly and gave us few pieces of lechon kawali as a sample and mango juice for my bday as we ordered other dish.. the place is so comfy and homey and we liked the bulalo, sampaguita noodles!

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Great staff, friendly owner came by to check in and make sure we were happy with our meal. Good portion sizes and great tasting food! Will definitely visit again.

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

Amazing restaurant the foods are so tasty and their kare kare version is to die for, I love the crispy pata too and the lechon kawali. I come to this restaurant every time I m craving of food from back home, the food I grew up with. Another thing that I like in this restaurant is the washroom it s not that fancy but it s sooooo clean and doesn t have any smell. It s like using washroom in your own home. Of course I save the best for last. The staffs are very friendly, very wholesome and you can ask anything to them and they never complaim and still smiling. Long live Sampaguita!!!!

★★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

Great food, love this place. Glad to be back, 1st time in over a year.

December 21, 2023

Way way to expensive, not coming back there, they should clean the glass

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Great place to get grilled food, highly recommended. Had a mishap on Christmas Eve order, but was completely rectified today with a discount, more food offered and an apology from the owner Thomas. What more can I ask for. Try it folks, you won t regret eating in or taking their food to go. Vegetarian options: Vegetarian options always available there even allergy alerts which is better. Parking: Ample parking available, might have a bit of a wait but a spot opens up right away.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Amazing food and service. If youre going in a big group, I highly recommend the platter. All the meats were tasty and flavourful. The roasted pork was very juicy yet also crunchy as well. The garlic fried rice is delicious yet not overwhelming. The staff here is very friendly and always around for what you need. Theyre attentive yet not overbearing. Would be back here in a heart beat for more Filipino food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great family vibes. Lovely food great service.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Its da bomb

December 21, 2023

The only place in Canada who ask mandatory tip 18% ,

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Service is top notch, food is amazing and servings are plentiful. Will definately come back for more.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Best cuisine, ideal for family and one of my go to Filipino restaurant. Everyone is so warm and welcoming at this establishment. Busy at meal time of course but the wait time is short, very efficient and never been disappointed. I order take out usually, the assorted meat platter is the best, feeds 5-6 peeps, great staff and lots on the menu to choose from. Vegetarian options: Available Dietary restrictions: ask and you will get Parking: public Kid-friendliness: available Wheelchair accessibility: accessible

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

filipino foods are delicious ..

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

lechon kiwali fried rice and vegetable porridge

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great food and service. Price a little high, but the food and service make up for it. A little cramped to be eating at the location

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Have gone back several times for the authentic food. Crowded, always a wait, customer service is great, food is excellent and only gets better each time! Need to try the Lechon Kawali with a side of rice, yum!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Loved the food was delicious. Friendly environment but somethings not right could do more organization and cleaning a bit. Parking is a bit tough in the afternoon crowded

★★★
December 21, 2023

Foods are good. But its too expensive now. Its like robbing you after eating and tips are mandatory and included in the bill. Not a place to go for now.

★★
December 21, 2023

Wont be going back with mandatory tip or 18-20%. Food was already pretty expensive, theres plenty of other Filipino restaurants around them that arent going to overcharge.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

My food was ready when I arrived and the food were really good. Love the fried shrimp.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

An excellent Filipino homestyle place, a standout even in Little Manila. Sampaguita has a lovely, friendly, hospitable staff who were so caring and treated us like family. They accommodated our large party with no hassle, and were very nice all throughout. The food is incredible! You could put a blindfold on and order anything and it s going to be fantastic. For specific recommendations: lechon kawali, sinigang, and lumpiang shanghai. Such a good place!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

my family had the pleasure of eating at this place. Their Lomi, pinakbet and kare kare is the best. The staff is super friendly, and the food is delicious. You can t go wrong with this place. We will revisit this place when we return to Toronto.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Roasted Pork belly and the Special Sampaguita stir fry noodles (pansit)is one of the staples of this place plus a whole lot more of Filipino dishes. I moved far away from this place but I still come when I crave.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Good service. Good staff. Good food. Good restaurant.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

The best to dine in. Satisfied. Vegetarian options: can order your menu options .. Parking: bathurst and wilson Kid-friendliness: yes. Wheelchair accessibility: yes

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Lovely staff and food! Lechon Kawali Fried Rice is delicious and the portions are well worth the price compared to chain restaurants these days! Will definitely have to try their Pancit someday.

December 21, 2023

Outrageous mandatory tip! They will rob you in broad daylight! Overpriced filipino food! To top it of, nothing special with their food. My advice, go to other filipino restaurants nearby as they offer BETTER food and better prices.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Older Yelp review: A good place to go to when you are craving for Filipino food. Owned and managed by a Chinese who definitely knows a lot about Filipino fried and stir-fried dishes. So far, their lechon kawali is hands down the best we had around Toronto. Service was fast and efficient.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

The food is absolutely delicious and the service is always good in my opinion. My favourite dish that they make is Kare-kare. The restaurant could use a serious makeover; especially for the prices they charge. I understand everything has gone up since covid and will visit again; just not as frequently.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Great food and friendly

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

One of the best place to eat Filipino food

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Excellent customer service, so kind and so helpful and informative for being there for the first time. Food was great and our family enjoyed it!! Kid-friendliness: Great with our kids! Wheelchair accessibility: There is wheelchair accessibility but a little bit far. We had an elderly woman with us but we were able to pick her up by the door

Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Over prices food. Kare Kare was good grilled pork small amount They ask to trip there. Food. There is nothing food $89 only free water and. Was Chairs sticky

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

One of the best Filipino restaurant in the GTA. Chef Sam great chef. Highly recommend this place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Yummy food, friendly staff, big portions and great value.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Best Filipino restaurant in Toronto!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Not bad

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

It is the best Filipino restaurant In Toronto. I love the food and each flavour is very nostalgic as growing up with these foods in the Philippines. The workers are very nice and Polite.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

the best in the area!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

A perfect place to enjoy Filipino dishes. Kudos to the server he was very accommodating and wonderful person.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

The waiter/receptionist is very welcoming. Waitress also lets you know that you ll have your order in a short while. Also, the owner goes to you & ask if you need something. They re very kind. Yummy signature pancit!!!! Yum!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Great food and wonderful service at this bustling family owned and operated Filipino restaurant. Will definitely be back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Good food friendly staff and reasonable prices

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

This is the best filipino restaurant in ontario!! Their dishes are on point and it taste like back home.. The owner is super friendly, he always go in to everyones table to say Hi and ask hows the food. I still remember when he went to our table and we had a small conversation about how he started his business; I STARTED THIS BUSINESS BECAUSE OF PASSION. IN EVERY DISHES THAT WE COOK HERE COMES WITH LOVE (while smiting his chest) These quote struck me since I have also a passion in cooking. I highly recommend this place!! The food cooked with Love. Keep up the good work tito sam. spread the love.

December 21, 2022

The food is great but ooh my god the hours man !! Every single time i want to order close close Close !! Fix ur blooody Time hrs man

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Good food Good service

December 21, 2022

60$ for this... Inflation and smaller portions. Other restaurants are providing more value depsite rising prices.

Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Rip off

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

amazing staff and food! great experience

Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Closed APR 21-26 2022

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Felt very homey and everyone who worked there was so nice. Food was definitely comfort food that you can t go wrong with! We were able to try a bit of everything and it was really good!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

The garlic rice with bbq chicken which also comes with broccoli is decent, tasty and filling.

December 21, 2022

Slow service. But quick with excuses. Order your food through the app two days before you need it and maybe your order will only be an hour late instead of two hours. No guarantees though

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Food and servers are terrific !!! Worth your money.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Great Filipino cuisine.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

We came here before heading back home. The moment we open the door, everyone was so welcoming. We re a large group so they immediately got us set up in a long table. When we got seated, just warm people welcomed us. We were advised that since we re a large group that automatic gratuity will be added and of course we said yes. Our food was made fast, every single dish that we ate was a no frills just delicious food. The Garlic rice brought memories, it s made exactly how my Lola (grandma) makes it. I absolutely enjoyed every spoon of it. Now the Lechon Kawali was for the win! I had to order another serving because it was that good. It was crunchy and melt in your mouth, how they cook it that way just blew my mind. Its like Hong Kong style pork belly. The Beef Bulalo hits the spot. The Pancit was all gone as well. I would highly recommend this place when you re in Toronto. I wish we have this place in Orlando. Thomas & The Owner even checked on us and they re hospitality is top notch!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

This place has such great food. We had the Sampaguita noodles, tamarind soup, and pork. Everything tastes fantastic, the portions were generous, and the service could not be friendlier. Could not recommend more.

Local Guide
December 21, 2022

0 star actually. make it negative 10. worst customer service. Filipino restaurant but mostly Chinese staff? wowww.. very small space. Bad foods. Go somewhere else!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Yummy filipino food! The sampaguita pancit canton special and calamari (make sure to make it spicy for additional $$, trust me its worth it) are definitely a must try! Their BBQs are good too! Its a busy restaurant, so make sure to be there early!

★★★★
December 21, 2022

Edit: Food is still fantastic but prices have absolutely gone up. I understand inflation but 3 dishes including rice cost us nearly $100. Must be their new automatic tip policy. Again, food is still great but might as well eat at the keg for these prices. Love this place. Can be busy at times but service is pretty good. For good Filipino cuisine, this place really does the job. Especially if youre into bbq dishes.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

What a fantastic experience from start to finish. The food was great, the servings were plentiful, quick and efficient servers and most of all the customer service was outstanding!!! Highly recommended! Best dine in restaurant at Bathurst and Wilson for asian and filipino cuisine. Special thanks to Tom and Luanne.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Sam and his nephew are great. Food never changed it is still the best!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Always delicious Filipino food and great service.

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Food is good but they are slacking off in terms of order placement..got the wrong order..also sucks that if you order over the phone you MUST pay over the phone no option to pay at pick up...dont see the logic...

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Filipino comfort food 10/10

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Looking for pinoy food? This is the right place.

December 21, 2022

Lets start by saying, what is the Legal meaning for a TIP or Granuity as you describe in your receipt? its supposed to be VOLUNTARY! The audacity to put in your reciept a Mandatory Tip of 18%? WITHOUT EVEN ASKING CUSTOMERS. Its automatically added in the receipt. I will never go back!

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Amazing food. Portions are huge there! Great experience. Staff is amazing and friendly! Their Kawali is truly amazing fresh and extra crispy. Really enjoy dinning here and 100% coming back for more.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

First time to try a Filipino restaurant in Toronto. This place brings back memories of home. Not only the food are mouth-watering but the service are incomparable. The staffs are just so kind. Must try for sure are lechon kawali fried rice, pancit canton, lomi and crispy pata! Will definitely go back

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Our go thru place every time we pass by within the area! Pinakbet, lechon kawali and kare kare for the win!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

been years that i last tried their food and happen to be in the area and decided to have lunch. ordered calamari, kawali, and karekare. Food still taste delicious. Was surprised to know it is not owned by a filipino but food taste authentic filipino. Service is great!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

They serve delicious food. The sinigang na pampano is very good. Crispy pata is crispy and hot. The kare-kare oxtail is flavourful, the vegetables are cooked crunchy and not mushy. The rice is served steaming hot. The halo-halo has lots in it-ube yam, ice cream, corn, banana, coconut, kaong, nata and more. The place is really busy but servers are quick and attentive. The owner is friendly.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

This place never fails to impress. Best vibes you can get. Awesome team, awesome food and today we had the joy of being served by mini-super server! Definitely coming back here!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

The lechon kawali is amazing. Best in the area.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Best Filipino cuisine in Town

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Its amazing restaurant very respectful and best food taste and quality I love this place and food I just hope if they can add more ours to them schedule by the way its good experiences I had with my family today thank you sampaguita.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

The food is delicious! It is cooked to order and very fresh. Their pinakbet is probably the best in the area. I definitely recommend their pancit as well. The flavours are very good. Seating is a little cramped but it adds to the atmosphere. Service is attentive and friendly! Parking: Parking is difficult not too many spaces

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Fresh pinoy food

December 21, 2022

The food is great but my ONLY problem here is their MANDATORY TIP! After we order, our hostess told us that no need for tip because they include it in the food price. (Menu prices gone up around 20-40%) No problem with that because that means theyre paying their employees with livable wages. But when I looked at the receipt, It shook me! Its jawdropping! Because they put in the receipt a GRATUITY(MANDATORY TIP 18%)!!! I thought they increase their menu price b/w 20-40% because there is no need to tip! But thats not the case. They added a mandatory tip which you cannot disagree with it. Tax is 13% and on top you have to pay 18%??? They better fix this because this is a problem. I love the food and service in sampaguita but Im not going back again because of this. Not until they fix this problem.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Every thing is perfect I take my family once a month to this amazing restaurant thank you all.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

One of our go-to Filipino restaurants in Toronto. We always order their grilled pork (1 order is enough for 2 people, very generous), sampaguita pancit (noodles), and their mixed vegetables. The food is really good and the prices are reasonable, if not cheaper. To top it off, exceptional customer service. The people who work here are all amazing and friendly. Dont forget to bring cash, if not, they accept debit as payment. If you want to pick up an order, try placing your orders online (their website) and pay from there.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

I ordered porridge, kare-kare & lechon kawali. Everything was absolutely delicious.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

I am 1/2 Filipino and wanted to introduce my friend to Filipino food. I had seen this place on Yelp get good reviews, so we came here for lunch one day. It felt like I was walking into a familys home. The staff were so welcoming and friendly. I wanted her to try a bunch of different things so the server suggested one of the combination plates to split. There was SO much food. Every bit of it tasted amazing. I have eaten at a lot of Filipino restaurants both in North America and in the Philippines, but my moms food was always better in my opinion. Sampaguita Village, however, was the first Filipino restaurant Ive been too that tasted like real home cooking like my moms. Cant wait to be back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Hospitable staff, Great Food, will definitely eat there again!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Its a crowded place since their food is so good and service is excellent and friendly. Its like a home cooked meal.

Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Sorry to note, but this place seems to be surviving recklessly of its patrons ( two dishes for $40.00 i dont remwmber a time that this is how filipino-chinese food is priced )..... heck if I only did the math before I ordered or asked before proceeding. Please consider other places if you can, theres other places that will offer you/sell you authentic food in a fair price.

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

The food is amazing you re in the right place when it comes to Pinoy favourites With nice people to serve you.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Food was superb. Staff are friendly. We ordered Lechon kawali ( crispy fried pork). Its so delicious! The skin is so crispy yet the meat is still tender juicy. Thats what it is supposed to be. I would definitely recommend this place.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

We have been going to Sampagita Village for many years. Of all the Filipino restaurants weve tried, this comes closest to my moms cooking, so of course I think the food is great! BUT we usually get take out and have noticed a real drop in quality and portion size. The last time we went, we ordered our favourites Pancit Sampagita, Pinakbet and BBQ Pork. There was almost no Lechon in the Pancit and Pinakbet, and the BBQ Pork was all bones. And to add to our disappointment, this was just after a substantial jump in prices. I still rate it highly because of the flavor of the dishes, as there is a personal nostalgic factor for me, but I miss the quality and generous portions of old.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

I had the Kare Kare and garlic rice. It was so good and great portion sizes.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

What a wonderful experience! We brought many dishes from Sampaguita in for a Filipino Independence Day staff lunch...such good food! Thanks to Thomas for suggesting the sweet and sour chicken - 10/10! Also the short ribs were to die for! Highly recommended!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

The Filipino food is SO GOOD. Just like a homemade meal.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Food was good.. but 1 item was missing which was a key item to why I ordered. Called back and was notified Id get credit next time I ordered.

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Staff are friendly and the food is good, but wanted me card information to process order over the phone and the parking is always packed and people double parking Also hard to social distance once inside.

★★
December 21, 2021

service is ok, but price has gone up, food taste and quality went down.

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Great costumer service.. you can also witness the foods that they are cooking and serving. The foods are fresh and clean..

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Friendly staff, and owner

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

The best Filipino food. Never disappointed

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Great place good service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Their lechon kawali is to die for

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Great food, owner sampaguita is very friendly,

Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Told us 5min waiting in line for dine in on weekday we left the restaurant after 45min waiting time

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Its a great pilipino restaurant

★★★★
December 21, 2021

Great asian food restaurant.

December 21, 2021

We are soooo disappointed on how they send food in doordash delivery. The packaging is very poor! , we ordered noodles party tray and it came covered with aluminum foil only...the sides are open and the noodles are out from the tray . Amd i called and spoke to the manager, he said thats how they do it. He did not even apologized and he said next time we order put instruction...they should know how to packed their product properly. We are not going to order at Sampaguita anymore!!! The manager is arrogant!!!

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Friendly enterprise to do business with.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

I really enjoy the food that i order and you can really tell its fresh i love the pinakbet lechon kawali crispy pata kare kare and so and so on you must try this place i highly recommend it

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Consistent delicious food everytime, great portion and friendly service. Family style dining, will be back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Newest menu! Aug 2020

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Great food, reasonable prices and staff who seemed to enjoy themselves. Call me simple but I loved their garlic fried rice with fried squid. Also got pork belly grilled chicken and their seafood sampaguita.They were playing some sweet 90s hip hop which added to the perfect summer vibe. 10/10 will return.

December 21, 2020

Rude staffs and poor service

★★★★
December 21, 2020

My family and I have been dining here for a couple years now. Their prices and portions are fair. They were closed from March 2020 until July 2020 and we are so happy they have reopened. Even with take out they are busy. They are well organized given the current situation of COVID 19 for take out. We have only done take out since their reopening and it is a very good system. We order online and arrive for a curb side pick up which makes it easy and safe for crowd control, as my family and I are still wary of the crowds. If you are picking up your order, you are not allowed inside, which is how it should be done to keep everyone safe. From what I have witnessed, orders are also placed outside and there are 2 chairs for customers to sit and wait. Sometimes it is busy for pick up even if we order ahead however they do a good job of organizing the crowd (people do not always know how to wait in a line or respect the fact that there is a line). I have read reviews on google, commenting on rude staff and not getting extra sauce... which I think is ridiculous. I have experienced other customers interrupting the server while attending to me and getting upset that they need to wait. Lastly, not getting extra sauce is not an issue if you pay extra. The servers also pack sauce in my orders and when I have asked for extra sauce, they have asked me to pay, which isnt an issue. Other establishments provide any customer with extra sauce for a small fee, sushi restaurants charge 50 cents for extra spicy mayo!!! The reason I give is 4 stars is that finding parking here is hard during busy times and the pot holes in the lot are insane. From our experience, you should order ahead and do a quick stop in front of the store (there is usually a spot in front) and the servers will come out to greet you and give you your order. Stay safe and be kind everyone!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Amazing Flavor and Huge portions. Always fast and great service with a smile. Definitely a place to recommend all my friends and family

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

WOW! Is all I can say about this restaurant, my girlfriend and I have been in Canada for a year and a half now, and this was the first restaurant recommended to us by our neighbours. We always have the crispy pork, and kare kare (a peanut, ox tail stew) and Oh my goodness we eat here at least twice a week and they have never failed us. The quality is the same, the quantity, and just the atmosphere was great!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Great food very flavorful

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Omg I tried this for the first time, for dinner tonight.. kare-kare... veg sinigang.. and grilled bbq chicken ... Its Delicious !!! It taste like my grandmas cooking. And the portions are sooo big . Definitely left overs for tomorrow.. Go here !

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

This restaurant deserves a 5 stars rating. The food is amazing and very authentic. The servers are very friendly and prices are reasonable. Highly recommended

December 21, 2020

food are too expensive .One time I went to buy food then I ask for plate and they are selling it for 50 cents.I hate greedy people.

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

Great food and great service Been coming here for years It feels like we are part of the family They always say hi and always know my usual order is without me saying

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Awesome filipino foods... If you want to try the authentic one, Sampaguita is the one.

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

So yummy....great taste for value. Thomas takes care of you!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

I live in Brampton and this is our place to go for Filipino food when in Toronto. Freshly cooked and wonderful customer service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Love the Kare Kare...