Ital Vital Rastarant in Scarborough

741 Pharmacy Ave, Scarborough, ON M1L 3J4, Canada

★★★★★
(979 reviews)
Categories: Vegan restaurant

About

Comfortable eatery with a neighbourhood vibe featuring vegan Caribbean dishes, from curries to healthy protein shakes.

Website
italvitalrastarant.com
Address
741 Pharmacy Ave, Scarborough, ON M1L 3J4, Canada
Plus Code
PP84+WG Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Sunday
11:30 AM–7 PM
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
11:30 AM–7 PM
Wednesday
11:30 AM–7 PM
Thursday
11:30 AM–7 PM
Friday
11:30 AM–7 PM
Saturday
11:30 AM–7 PM

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating No-contact delivery Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Offerings
Halal food Healthy options Organic dishes Small plates Vegan options Vegetarian options
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Catering Dessert
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Family friendly
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot

Photos

Reviews

4.6
★★★★★
979 reviews

Most Mentioned

ribs (31) stew (29) plantain (12) caribbean food (11) bbq chicken (9) jamaican food (8) callaloo (8) roti (7) rastafarian (6) shepherd's pie (5)
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★★★★★
December 17, 2024

Been one of my favourite restaurants for years. The staff is very friendly and the food is very good! Nothing but great things to say. I often bring my non vegan friends here too and they all really enjoy the variety and flavour. If you’ve never gone… you must! Incredible business! FYI this is take out only no dine in!

★★★★★
September 14, 2024

Not much Caribbean vegan restaurants in Toronto but Ital Vital restaurant is my best one in town 👍 There are tasty and flavourful two protein’s highlighted below. 1) vegan jerk pork - the one that I tried. It rich and delicious 2) vegan bbq rib - will try it next time :)

★★★★
August 17, 2024

Small and very homey take out place Ordered the large combo They generously gave me small portions of everything they had since they were already closing in an hour All the dishes were delicious! Must try Jamaican vegetarian cuisine

★★★★★
August 16, 2024

Cozy, welcoming shop. Greeted with a smile as we walked in and even offered a bite of the special! Great deal of fulfilling food for the price! Plus they have in house made fresh juices! Be mindful of how much hot sauce you add, it's HOT

★★★★★
August 8, 2024

This is a small vegan restaurant in the neighborhood just south of golden Mile at pharmacy. They post daily specials on instagram so follow for daily deals. When you order, you can order a protein box which comes with two items of choice for small or three for large plus a grain + the vegan BBQ ribs. So for example, I got the large box with caliloo greens, curry chickpeas, and a vegan fish. I love getting the roti wrapper as I can make it into a giant burrito of tasty delight. They also have daily fresh juices. I've tried a bunch and honestly have been impressed everytime. It is worth the $5 for the juice. They also offer vegan desserts in house. The owner is super sweet. They no longer have indoor seating, but they set up a cute seating area outside the establishment. Just a note, please do not wear any items containing real fur into the establishment as a courtesy.

★★★★
July 5, 2024

Great hidden spot in Scarborough to grab vegan food. Not just any vegan food but Caribbean inspired! Their daily menu includes four options of base such as Quinoa, Brown Rice, Rasta-Pasta and Split Peas Roti, your choice of stews, there’s variety and varied each day, and a protein. My go to is their “spare ribs” which is plant based. I go here often when I used to work in Scarborough. Definitely miss this place and looking forward to visiting again!

★★★★★
April 28, 2024

Little hidden vegan gem! The staff was soo friendly and helped explain the menu. Super fresh food! Best fries in the world!! Perfectly crispy!! And the chicken burger and drumsticks are to die for!! Can't recommend this enough! Can't wait to go back!

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

Ok time to gush about another small business!! Guys if you haven’t heard of them yet, start the car and head over to Ital Vital Ital Vital Rastarant!! 45min approx from Oshawa, it’s a family owned and run business serving up the most delicious food!! Completely plant based, (not that you have to be to enjoy what they are cooking up!) the food is cooked fresh and absolutely cravable!! They have a tiny store front so here is a pic to save so you don’t miss them! They only have dining outside but trust this is a place you want a few containers for your lunch dinner and snack 😉 This is the large, for $17.99, and it’s easily two meals!! Highly highly recommend!!

★★★★
November 21, 2024

This is the 3rd order they have made for me incorrectly in the past week and a half. Previously the food and service was amazing but whomever they have working at the front filing Uber orders they arent doing their job. Not adding drinks, hot sauce and the correct food items to orders.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Always so fresh and healthy!

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

First impression counts...Excellent love put into preparing the food, not too much grease, welcoming staff. I would highly recommend for anyone who loves quality prepared food... vegan or not, you wont be disappointed!

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

Never disappoints! Always satisfying

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Awesome food. Amazing service.

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Good but small portions of spare ribs even if u pay 5$ for extra barley top it up

★★★
August 21, 2024

They changed the recipe for the mac and cheese :(. They also dont give you plantain with your meal anymore, you gotta pay for it

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

My freaking favourite place in the world. Everything here is good. I travel 1 hour here just to eat this food because it is so damn good. If you are thinking where to go, PLEASE COME HERE. ISTG ITS SO GOOD

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

After eating this amazing food at festivals for many years, finally went to the HeadQuarters! Amazing Ital foods - BBQ is my favourite (but then everything is delicious ). Can t wait to try their extended, new menu items!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

This was a big treat for us after having a bad time at an appointment. The server was super friendly and we were well taken care of. The curries were quite nice and flavourful. I found the small to be filling for me and my father the large. We got a bit of everything since it was our first time. I loved the desserts especially the cake! Oh man was it ever good! Definitely will return. Follow them on instagram to see daily specials.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Love this place, when ever I near I drop by and get food. If your a vegan/vegetarian this is a most go to place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

Always good , I order and the food was nice and the price was good on doordash

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

Holy smokes what a treasure! Visited my pal for a walk near the Bluffs and we stopped here after our walk. Sat out front on their adorable lil patio- small combo plate just bursting with beautiful food- they were testing out some fried mushrooms which they very kindly added to our meal and it was so good. Everything was so good! The menu shifts depending on the day - gosh I loved this place, I am jealous my friend gets to come back all the time and try it all.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

After many years this place is still sooo underrated. Hands down some of the best vegan food you will ever try. It s all so hearty but healthy it doesn t even taste like there s no meat. Seasoned so well. I ve never had a bad item from here literally everything is really good, the drinks and desserts as well. They are also very community oriented and the service is great. Such a gem.

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

Great food at a fair and reasonable price. They need more locations! Health is wealth. Vegetarian options: Everything is plant based

May 21, 2024

Girl working here is rude and forced to have Pasta when I asked for noodles. She said personally for me, both are same. Ask any Italian what s the major difference between noodles and pastas. These people are thinking that we can make people fool by providing what we want. Don t force food on people to sell. The gentleman is not ready to listen complain even. So unprofessional.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

An amazingly tasty experiemce. This is THE SPOT for vegan fare in Scarborough/East York. The food is amazing. The service is friendly. Oh did I mentiom the food? PEPPER POT= my go to. But EVERYTHING on the menu screams home cooking. Just reach this place and try for yourself. You wont be dissapointed.

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

The food was DELICIOUS and the staff could not have been nicer. We cant wait to go back!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

Love this spot. Easily one of the best vegan spots Ive tried.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Best vegan restaurant in town . Food and ambience is so good . Staff are nice location is good

February 21, 2024

We have been going to Ital Vital for years. This place has changed. We would rave about this place to our meat eating friends, and they would LOVE it. Yesterday, we ordered the meals with chickpeas, callaloo, kidney beans and veggies. First, the portions were half of what we usually get. Secondly, the flavour was not there. Everything was bland and Ital Vital has never served us bland food. The callaloo tasted like they dumped it from a can into our container. No scotch bonnet, no flavour at all!!! I dont know if Ital Vital is shying away from the Caribbean flavours, but this was not what we were used to. We look forward to our meals from Ital Vital but this was a massive disappointment.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Excellent food and customer service. Very clean!

Local Guide
February 21, 2024

I ordered a small box with roti as a base and the tvp protein on top with side of plantain and they charged me almost $30! The menu board showed that it shouldve been $15 and I kept asking why theyre charging me so much and the man and girl kept saying thats how much it is. When I opened the box they gave me mainly peppers instead of the soy. Sooo disappointed, dont waste your money here.

★★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

Awesome food. Wonderful staff. Great price

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

The food was delicious, but I wish we had tables to sit and enjoy. Eating in the car in cold-December was not so good. But the food warmed us up nicely.

January 21, 2024

Less less less ratings . Hair in my food Indian style flavours not Caribbean , they won t send you Callalloo like you know it back home nah your getting purple cabbage . Out of food they re sending you what they think you should be eating .

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

Not a big fan of vegetarian/vegan food but this place definitely made me rethink my opinion on it.They had very tasty food and the lady on counter gave me good portions compared to the price.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

My favourite take-out food restaurant in Toronto since November 2019 when a friend took me. Ive taken two friends on separate occassions and its become their favourite as well. And were not even vegan...lol. That is how good the food is, let alone healthy choices. Thank you Ital Vital!

★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Not impressed with the servings and the freshness

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

So good. Deserves ten stars. Tasty food, amazing stews and vegan drumstick. So happy we stopped by, the customer service was also great!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Great food. Flavour and quality on point. Cauliflower wings!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Amazing food and service

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Delicious vegan caribbean food. Consistent with taste, quality and portions

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great vegan restaurant. I m not vegan myself, but I gave it a try and I was amazing with all the flavour the food has. If I was able to eat vegan food this good all the time then switching would be easy lol. Highly recommend :)

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Got a drumsticks combo and a small veggie plate. It was unbelievably good. I can t wait to go back. The drumsticks have an amazing flavour. The fries were delicious and crispy. The small plate was the perfect portion size for me. I chose a few of the different stews on a base of noodles. I would 100% eat this exact same order again. I would like to try some of their fresh juice next time as well. It looked really good. This place is the real deal. Good vibes, amazing food. What more could you ask for?! Thank you on behalf of vegetarians everywhere.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

What kind of sorcery is this?! Had I not been ordering from a completely vegan restaurant I would have been convinced I was eating meat. Delicious food! I don t know what took me so long to order from Ital Vital but lemme tell you, we re going to be the best of friends.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

My vegan grandbaby (vegan because of health issues) loves Ital Vital. The rest of the family (not vegan) can enjoy the same food as her.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Great customer service, fresh food, and absolutely delicious!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

This place is a winner every time we go your taste buds will be satisfied with out question. Food is always good people are amazing, chefs are fantastic 5 stars all day. Been coming here for years well worth the trip for delicious food.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Give thanks

★★
December 21, 2023

Says it s open on Sundays. I arrived & it s closed. Second time this happened and drove from far to eat here

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

this is so good its a shame they dont deliver because I would easily order from there several times a week

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Its not fancy but its very good quality

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Food was great. Recommend to give this place a try.

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

I m not sure why, but I didn t love this place like everyone else seems to! I thought the portion size was great, but the dishes available on the day I went didn t feel as fresh or quite as flavourful as I was expecting. I may have to give Ital Vital another chance and see if my opinion changes because I really wanted to love this place. However, the hot sauce was great and really helped, I recommend getting it if you can handle heat. Also, the small plate is more than enough food for most people, and comes at a great price.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Love this place!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Delicious and wholesome. The food of the heavens available on Earth!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Great service, food, serving size, and options!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Food is delicious, lots of flavour. Would be nice to see more locations throughout the GTA in the future.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Amazing food! Amazing people! Im someone who likes food that reminds me of back home (Kenya) and this place did exactly that. I tried the rice and peas with chickpea stew and BBQ tofu. It was so good! Cant wait to have it again. 10/10

★★
December 21, 2023

The Food is very good here but the way this place is Run is Ridiculous! They dont answer the phone to place your order in advance. They dont make popular items regularly available such as drinks etc. My Biggest Pet Peeve is they will be vlosed on a Whim and have no sign or message to let you know they are closed. Ridiculous

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

I liked the food I received! It is different from other Caribbean foods I have had. My sisters also enjoyed their food. We also liked their mango juice! I definitely recommend this establishment!!! Vegetarian options: All vegan items!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Excellent food and friendly staff. The food is so good and packed with flavor. Highly recommend!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

The food is DELICIOUS. DE.LI.CIOUS I found this place in passing and have wanted to visit it for over 2 years. I finally visited and my mind was blown. The spare rib they give is hands down amazing. There are authentic flavours in the options that you just dont see in vegan/vegetarian restaurants. My only stitch is they dont nessecarily follow their menu offerings so you may want to go in and see what they have but everything tastes so good I cant complain. Had jerk tofu, beans, beans, bbq spare ribs, beef curry with rice and peas. Im telling everyone about this spot Vegetarian options: Completely vegan/plant based Dietary restrictions: Completely vegan/plant based

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

The food here is amazing. A lot to chose from and everything has so much flavour!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Best vegan.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Really well-balanced flavours in all the dishes! Everything I tried was lovely, not greasy or overly salted. They take great care in everything they make here.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

AMAZING food, makes you feel great inside and out. You need to try this hidden gem!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Ital Vital is an absolute must! I had them cater for an event and am beyond happy with how it went! The food was so amazing! We had so many delicious options and everyone loved it. The plant-based bbq spare rib was a crowd favourite! The chef and owner, Arnold, is so kind and generous. The customer service experience was incredible. It was such a pleasure having Ital Vital cater to us and I can t wait to call them back soon!

★★★★
December 21, 2023

Have noticed this colourful little spot for years. Had a small combo which was a good size. The rice and peas, rasta pasta, callaloo stew, zucchini stew and vegan ribs. Everything was flavourful and delicious. I also got a slice of sweet potato pudding. Memories of my youth. I will definitely go back. Great little spot.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

The place is my favorite place to eat above any restaurant love the spirlina shakes as welll . They should open one up Cityplace it would busy 24 7 money can be made

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

The vibes are nice and the food is incredible. Its good when you have to question if its really vegan.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great portion, good food and great customer service!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Tasty food however expected it to be hot. Ate meal in the car right after purchasing and it was luke warm. Only tried a few items in the menu so unable to comment on all the dishes available. Parking: Limited parking on the premises and side road. Challenge backing out of the parking lot as it backs on to a fairly busy street (Pharmacy).

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Always great

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Some of the best vegan food I have ever had! EDIT: Had to add, can be randomly closed with no notice anywhere. Still a good place though! Food : 5/5

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Had the pleasure of trying their food at VegTO fest. It was very delicious!! Perfectly spiced, decent portion and very filling

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Ordered a small meal; half rice, half pasta with pumpkin and chickpea curry. Expensive, but worth the price. Vegan BBQ ribs were very good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

This food is LIFE!! Absolutely fresh and flavourful. Great tasty vegan options. Parking can be tough, but worth it!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

THE FOOD IS ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUSSSS! From when I entered the rastarant I could smell all the different yummy flavours and variety of ital foods. 10/10 definitely coming again. Blessed love, give thanks! Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great customer service wonderful food would go back again.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

We have been wanting to try this restaurant out for years. We first tried Ital Vitals food at Veg Fest and the Yoga show many years ago....everything we tried at both shows were amazing. We finally went last weekend and were not disappointed. Everything was fresh and delicious. We got 2 small combos and got to try the chick peas, cauliflower, cabbage, pumpkin, bbq ribs and roti. Everything was so good, I especially loved the pumpkin. I cant wait to try some of the other food they serve. We didnt realize it was take out only so by the time we got the food home it was kinda cold. Even with it kinda cold everything still tasted amazing. If you go when the weather is good, they have a cute little spot to eat outside in the front of the restaurant with a couple of tables. The staff were very nice and helpful. The restaurant had great vibes and was very clean. If we lived closer, we would be regular customers going there all the time. Cant wait for our next visit.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

I love this place, especially the soy bbq and the fried cauliflower. Vegetarian options: The whole menu is vegetarian and delicious Dietary restrictions: There were gluten free cookies

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Health is wealth This food is amazing!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Absolutely delicious vegan food.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Easily best place for vegan Caribbean food in the east end. No comparison.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

If I lived closer I would seriously be eating their food everyday possible!!!! So delicious!

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Salute to this great establishment. My great Brethren Makus. Allowed me to showcase my book, film and music there several times back in 2015-2017. I will always be grateful for that.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Always fresh, Always lots of food. I brought it home and have lots left over for tomorrow.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

I love this place. Its vegan Carribean food. All the food is like your mama made it herself for you, filled with love and taste. They are very friendly and have great customer service. I make a point to go there every time Im in the area and I have never been disappointed.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

The food was so unbelievably tasty and flavourful! I loved the meat alternative. Also, A1 customer service!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

This is a vegetarian restaurant with very delicious meals. The servings are quite content and you may pick from a variety of toppings like vegetables, stewed peas, curry chick peas, etc. to go on top of noodles or rice of your choice or both with plantain and soya chunks. Very affordable prices for the portion you receive as regular or large order!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

All vegan and delicious hot table choices for takeout. My current fave combo is faux fish stew with rasta noodles and squash. A third side is available at additional charge. All meals come with a portion of tasty bbq seitan (like beef chunks, made from wheat gluten) and fried plantain garnish. A mouthwatering assortment of generously iced vegan cakes too. The carrot cake is to die for.

December 21, 2022

I ve been going to this place for years. Both the Scarborough and downtown location. I was at the Scarborough location just the other day and was so disappointed at how little mock meat I was given. My food was mainly a stew with a bunch of soggy pumpkin on top. I paid $20 with tax! The owner served me and was very pleasant. The set up is bad, I couldn t see the food choices like before. There is no way takeout food should cost this much. I have supported these guys at both locations and at local veg festivals, but sadly I will not be going back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

My go to vegan spot when Im close to Scarborough

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Great vegan food with lots of flavour! Amazing restaurant.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Best vegan meal you can get in the east end - hands down. Maybe even the best meal? So tasty, so satisfying. Next time you re flying down Pharmacy, stop in for some delicious Caribbean food. 11/10!

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Very good food. Although they could put more of the bbq soy spareribs.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Amazing amazing amazing. I will never stop getting food here. One of my favourites of all time.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Its not only good when you order, it stays good for days. Quality food

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Amazing food! Loved it.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Great food and fresh. I am not vegan but I take breaks from meat.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Amazing amazing flavourful vegan Rastafarian food. I ve always wanted to try Ital food. You can feel your body coming back to health after food from here. The food is so fresh!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Delicious, tastes like home made, full of good nutritious vegetables and enough flavour. Only thing missing for the summer are a decent patio and chairs.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Nice place food was fresh and good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

5 stars because of the customer service and delicious food for take-out. If you are #vegan or #vegetarian, this place is a great choice for you as they have different Caribbean veggie dishes every day of the week! I also tried their shake which was made from some nuts and dates added to it to make it sweet in terms of portion size it is great as well, I got a small size and still could feed 2 pp.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Food was really good.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

The food is awesome,Two years ago when I was pregnant my friend took me there and I have been going ever since.I also took my friend from Mississauga here and he always travel down to get his food.Just few minutes ago he call and ask what time they are closing.Victor you are a loyal customer and a great friend.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Amazing.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Such good food! So stoked I work near by, thanks again Arnold!!

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Amazing vegan food (even if youre not vegan)! The staff are also super friendly and also welcome you each visit! Will be back many times!

December 21, 2022

Dont waste your money cook your own food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Fantastic service and AMAZING food. Best vegan food I ve had in a while. Curry chickpeas and plant-based spareribs are unreal. Also, MAKE SURE TO ASK FOR HOT SAUCE! Goes so well with the plantain

December 21, 2022

Went to the stand this restaurant had at Afrofest not impressed. Long lines are a given, but rude staff and cold food is uncalled for. Pick better representatives and maybe you wouldn t lose customers left and right due to negligence. Not worth the price especially when significant sides are missing.

December 21, 2022

The food was tasteless, not like I remembered. The dessert was okay,

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

This vegan spot is absolutely incredible!! Amazing flavours and customer service and the portions are big enough for two meals even when you get the small! I m in love and will be a regular for years to come! Check them out!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Best vegan food in Toronto. Always get the plant-based BBQ

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Fantastic Caribbean inspired stew, bbq, curry and desserts...and they are all vegan too! Tasty and nutritious, a must try!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Fabulous, all-vegan meals that are full of flavour. Choice of base and sides. Generous portions. Various specials and desserts. Cash, credit or debit. Take out only. Parking: Small parking lot and side street parking.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Good vegetarian food!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

A nice vegan restaurant. If you want to eat on site there are not a lot of seats and its outside, but its worth it. You wont believe that the vegan bbq ribs are not meat! The food is great and the portions are worth the price and huge. Vegetarian options: Tout est végétarien Parking: 4 places devant le restaurant

Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Enjoyed the food until I realized Im eating paper

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

I love coming here for quick, nutritious take-out. The bbq ribs are sweet and saucy and all the stews flavourful. They even have desserts! The vanilla bean cake is my favourite. Its made by Sweets from the Earth. I also love that they use biodegradable take out boxes. Parking: There are four parking spots in front of Ital Vital

★★★★
December 21, 2022

The owner and staff are friendly, kind and serve some real tasty Caribbean style vegan meals. Give thanks my friend!

★★
December 21, 2022

I visited today for dinner after the new renovations done at the location. I liked the Mac and cheese and they told because that is a special of the day I could only get two items which I did. I chose Mac and cheese and the ribs. When I got home and I opened the box excited to eat, I found there were only 4 pieces of the ribs the rest was the Mac and cheese which it was a very small portion also. The food taste good but I found it really overpriced for the amount I got . I honestly wanted to go back and talk to the owner. if they are planning to serve this little portions I would never go back. Not sure after the renovations they want to charge so much more for the food . Btw the place looks smaller and crowded with the new Reno s. I had a hard time lining up inside and we were only three people inside. Anyways, about my service today, I want to blame it on t girl that she was probably new and didn t know how much to serve. Maybe that is the reason maybe not but I was so disappointed I wanted to back and ask for a refund. Too bad I was tired and too hungry to do another 17 mins drive. I hope if that was a mistake they read this review and correct the issue otherwise I am not planning to go back and I won t recommend this place Vegetarian options: All vegan options

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

One of Torontos best spots for vegan food. Nice fresh, healthy food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

The bbq is essential. This is hands down my top vegan spot

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

AWE-MAZING vegan Carribean food that I FINALLY got the pleasure to have as each time Ive walked by this place it was closed so to find it open lured me in. The person who served me was extremely kind and answered questions I had in a patient as well as upbeat manner. Definitely will be returning!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Hi my name is JJ. Ital Vital is Awesome! Food 10/10 People 10/10 Best place in the GTA for carribean food!!! You gotta try it!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

What a great meal. All fantastic ingredients and so comforting to eat! Looking forward to going back.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Simple, yet amazingly flavourful. Whenever I am in Scarborough, I have to make it a point to swing by! Whether you re trying to eat healthier, or just looking for a different kinda meal. This place will not disappoint. OPEN UP IN DURHAM! :)

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Gave a 1 star the first time, changed it to a 5 star today because wow , very fantastic food. Bbq ribs had good portion compared to before and cauliflower wings were good too. Was very very pleasantly surprised and happy I gave it a second chance.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

I dont have the words for how good the tofu ribs were, like it shouldnt be possible for it to taste as good as it did but here we are. Chickpeas, and curry cauliflower also were great. At the very least this is the best vegan joint in Scarborough.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

My favorite Caribbean Vegan restaurant when in the East end of the city. Staff is friendly and they are helpful when explaining whats on the menu. They have changed around the setup of the restaurant which now includes plexiglass. Downside you can no longer physically see the food. The Soy ribs are the best on the menu. Splet roti and cabbage are great options as well. For Vegan and non-vegans this is a great restaurant to try.

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Wow what a great experience when I come to this place they always give me so much portion money well spent.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Favourite place for Caribbean vegan food!! You have to try their meat substitutions, they re absolutely incredible. They definitely have raised prices recently but still worth it for the amazing food :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Love this place. Amazing food. Great vegan options. Super friendly staff. Try the fries!!

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Amazing, a must try.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Awesome Black-owned vegan Caribbean restaurant. I live in downtown Toronto and pre-COVID would visit the Kensington market location. The only one still open is in Scarborough, so my partner and I have driven up a few times to get our fix! Super yummy and nutritious food, for decent prices!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Amazing food!

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

THE BEST vegan dessert I have ever had. It tasted just like regular carrot cake and I even had the rest of my family try it-they loved it! We will definitely be coming back!

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Where do I start? The roti plate is so filling and delicous (feeds two people), the drumsticks are out of this world and thr pineapple ginger drink is incredibly refreshing! Been here 3 times and Im definitely going back to try the rest of their authetic dishes.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Delicious is all I can say So many options, and tasty too

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Delicious vegan food, great bang for your buck. The BBQ spare ribs are so so so good. Super friendly service. Will definitely be back when were in the area!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

The most wonderful and tasty vegan food. Was with the drive...had soup past, desert and smoothie..I cannot wait for another visit.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Lovely little takeout restaurant with a unique vegitaterian menu. The large dinner is enough for two share! We particularly enjoyed the vegetable protein bbq beef ribs.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Ended up here while working in the area. Im not vegetarian or vegan and this was delicious. Huge plate of food for a good price. Tried the rice and beans, bbq spare ribs, callaloo greens, curried chick peas and pumpkin. All great!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Today was my first time here. It most certainly will not be the last. I ordered the large combo plate and everything was delicious! I regret waiting as long as I did. Excellent 10/10!!!

December 21, 2021

As a single vegan dad who used to love the value of this place...it is now disappointingly overpriced. Use to go all the time before covid. Massive portions and lots of bbq vegan meat on the plate for $10. Price keeps going up and portions keep getting smaller!? $4 for 4 toonie sized pieces of vegan meat? Went the other day and asked for 2 smalls. Was given mostly rice, super small amount of sides and literally 6 tiny pieces of the meat. When I asked for extra meat and paid four dollars for it, she literally put four pieces more. I questioned that saying they used to offer much more for the money.... I was told it was four pieces of meat (tonnie sized) for four dollars. Rediculous. I paid $18 dollars each for small, and my 13 year old son and I were still hungry and not satisfied at all. Actually felt ripped off. Hearing the same from many others who refuse to go back. Disappointing. Luv the guys who run it. But charging so much more for so much less...is not the way to go about it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Love the food and will come back again!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

First time today. Fish and chips were awesome. Gravey was delicious

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

I finally got to try this food after seeing so many posts on social media about it, and the people are absolutely right!! This food was amazing! I got the large thinking I was going to share and unfortunately was unable because I ate it all I surprised myself because Im not a big eater! But I ate it all. Healthy clean natural whole foods cooked and prepared to perfection. Flavor was amazing! This is my new favorite restaurant

Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Before covid, this used to be my favorite place to eat.. little disappointed with my recent purchase. The food is not as fresh and yummy like before, and theres no more salads and sprouts, plus the price is higher now where did the original Chef go?

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

I always order delivery from here and I have to write a review because the food is just that good. Their small box is only 13.55, which for the amount of food you get, is a steal, and its so delicious. My dad (a voracious meat eater) had no idea the ribs were plant based. I love the changing roster of dishes you get every day as well. Im just going to keep ordering from here whenever I can because honestly its just amazing.

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Incredible vegan food spot with amazing options and such good service! Couldnt recommend more highly

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Id heard so much about this place through friends and social media and I finally had a chance to venture out to a side of Scarborough I dont frequent as much but man am I ever glad I made that little 30min trip. The food was unreal and the service and hospitality was as authentically Rastafarian as youd expect. I got the soya fish curry, chickpea stew, cauliflower stew on top of Rice and peas+rasta pasta... Topped off with their bbq of the day plus plantains. Washed it all down with a grapefruit/ginger drink. These are the type of lunches that you have that make you feel good about what you just ate. Everything was made in house with plenty of flavour. The cheesecake for dessert was to die for . Will definitely be coming back and will also be recommending this to my friends!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

By far the best vegan food in Toronto. Its always incredibly fresh and tasty. The menu changes daily. Absolutely love this spot

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Daily Menu and Drumstick Combo was

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Drove down to Toronto for a week from Québec City and happened upon this little gem! The food is sooo good and the service was excellent. Definitely coming here again when I return to the region. Thank you!

★★
December 21, 2021

i came here for the bbq and was shocked at how much they charge for veggies and tofu. i also ordered extra bbq and was charge an extra $4 for 4 measly pieces of tofu. great taste...but def not worth it! i also had a piece of pepper that was black n bruised

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Tried their food for the first time earlier today, and they did not disappoint. First off, the service was excellent, which is something I can rarely say for Caribbean establishments, so already a huge plus in my book. We each got a small dish with the 2 stews and spare ribs, a ginger carrot and tumeric juice and the coconut cream cake. Portions were huge (3 hrs later Im still satisfied). Its such a good feeling to know youre eating clean and tasty food. Will definitely be back...its quite a distance from us but totally worth it!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Really great food. Plantain is a must have.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Amazing Ital and veggie Indo-Caribbean style meals to choose from can never go wrong with the soup of the day and one of their amazing freshly made juices which is my go to items ((corn soup is mouthwatering and warming to the tummy)) Warm friendly staff whom treats you like family and very patient keeps me coming back for more.... Note:: if your unsure what to order ask for a sample of the stews and see which your taste buds prefer xoxo

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Ital Vital is a little gem! years ago a friend had catered a party from them and everything was so good, but I dont live nearby so I was happy to finally visit myself on the way to the beach in the bluffs. I ordered a small plate with quinoa, greens, pumpkin and asked the owner to add what his favourite was...he chose the cauliflower and it was nicely spiced. Also had the mango lemon juice so refreshing. As a vegan its wonderful to have a Caribbean spot where everything on the menu is conducive to the lifestyle (usually cant eat at any other ones). Appreciate the authentic vibe and its my new go-to for Caribbean food!

★★
December 21, 2021

I ve been coming for a couple of years but lately I ve been really unhappy as their prices keep increasing and they get stingier with the meat dish. It s not even real meat why is it so expensive and why do you give so little?

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Healthy and quality food. My new workday go-to place...

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Delicious food, smoothies, and generous portions!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Been trying more vegetarian and vegan places around the city with my friend. WOW small box, BBQ mockmeat, eggplant curry and green with pasta is the choice to get.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Im not even a vegan or a vegetarian for that matter but when I do decide to fast for spiritual reasons this makes it so much easier. Hands down amazing food everytime. So much flavor

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

I you havent been here, youre missing out.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Great food ! amazing selection and taste!

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Delicious!!!!

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Just go

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

I could eat here every day as the food is always delicious. Excellent quality and quantity Nov 29th update. Food is still really good but I cant understand the new serving size? Been getting food from here for years and when they started charging the $4 extra for the stew I was okay with it. But the serving size just getting smaller and smaller. Today I paid for extra and didnt even see where the extra went. Can you see any extra on my Mac&Cheese? This looks like a regular serving so not sure why I paid the extra $4. Smh. Really doesnt make sense paying for extra so just stick to the regular amount.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Great vegan food

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Number #1 vegan spot in Canada! Soon as you walk in you can feel it in your bones!

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Not really sure if the food is Jamaican, Trinidadian, Guyanese or south Indian - but food is A Okay. It is hard to tell if the place is opened or closed. The owner should remove the hardly used awful patio from the front and create visibility. I think it opens in the afternoon?

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

A gem! Food is super fresh and delicious!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Very delicious slices of vegan cakes! Price is really good too

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Good noodles and portion

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

The staff were friendly and helpful and the food was fantastic food!

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

For your direct vegan need. Food is excellent

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

This place is amazing, prices are great and the food is beyond good and healthy, also a huge variety of desserts and drinks. Recommend 100%!

December 21, 2021

This rating is more so for the customer service. Not the food. The past few weeks Ive gone there. I have been very unhappy. The portion size have decreased SIGNIFICANTLY. You literally only get 3 pieces of the BBQ meat alternative and 1 scoop of each thing. Including the base. When I went back because I like how the food taste. I asked for the correct amount of portion because I got almost nothing. The little brown lady tried to gaslight me by telling the staff that was serving me that this was not true. Shes telling me about my experience. Im not sure where the Black man went. I think the owner. When he was there, the portions were amazing and the customer service was A1. Now I dont think Ill be back there due to that Indian lady.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Absolutely love this restaurant! Everything is well seasoned, juicy and flavourful. The price is a bit high, however I find Caribbean vegetarian food to be rare in the GTA so I can justify the price. Id definitely recommend the pepper pot and the pumpkin stew!.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Some of the choices they have are amazing. I liked this restaurant for the vegan food.