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DaiLo

CAN$51 and over
Asian

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Hot spot
Offering modern Asian cuisine through a la carte and unique multi-course tasting menus by Chef Nick Liu.

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Executive chef: Nick Liu

From the OpenTable editors: From the food to the ambiance, DaiLo is bold and buzzy. Chef-owner Nick Liu blends French cooking techniques with his Chinese heritage to create playful dishes while showcasing serious culinary chops. The hip space attracts a lively crowd for nights that begin with dinner at DaiLo and end at its upstairs cocktail bar, Lopan.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Chinese, Contemporary Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (647) 341-8882
  • Website
    http://www.dailoto.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Available
  • Private party facilities
    At DaiLo, we believe eating well is a fundamental part of living well, and how we cook, reflects how we live. Thoughtful and high quality ingredients lead to better lives and more delicious meals. Our New Asian Cuisine is predominantly Chinese fare but it follows the French tradition.
  • Location
    503 College St, Toronto, ON M6G 1A5
  • Neighborhood
    Little Italy / College St.
  • Cross street
    College and Bathurst
  • Parking details
    Plenty of parking on Palmerston and College.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine

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Experiences

  • Dailo NYE 2024

    CA$250.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    DaiLo New Years 2024 Tasting Menu w/ Complimentary Champagne and Dessert Cocktail Shrimp Toast & Foie Gras Kaviari Osetra Caviar Lamb Tartare and Fried Watermelon Panang Fried Eggplant & Burrata Bonito Potato Espuma White Truffle Egg Noodle Singapore Chili Lobster Olliffes 90 day aged Beef Ribeye Aloe Sorbet Vietnamese coffee caramel Tiramisu

Menu

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What 1,391 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
DaiLo offers a unique fusion of Asian flavors and contemporary cuisine, making it a standout dining destination. Guests rave about the "spectacular cuisine" and "excellent atmosphere." The tasting menu is highly recommended, with dishes described as "phenomenal" and "unforgettable." Exceptional service and a creative cocktail menu add to the memorable experience at this top Toronto restaurant.

1,391 Reviews

  1. Mark

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had lived in Toronto for many years before moving away from the city. Had to come in a few days for work and decided to visit DaiLo with a friend. Why did I rob myself of this experience for so long? The food was 5-star! We ordered the wontons, pork hock, tacos, and the smoked duck. Every dish hit its mark perfectly with well-balanced flavors. The ambience of the restaurant is very nice and it isn't a place that packs restaurant goers elbow to elbow. Lastly, the service provided by the staff rivals the quality of the food.

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  2. mika

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, service, and atmosphere were absolutely amazing! All the staff were incredibly welcoming! Thank you so much!

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  3. Annalea

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall the dinner was really outstanding. Food was amazing, and the overall vibe of the space was lovely. They even offered us free dessert, but we were too full to take them up on the offer. It was very loud in there though, and when they would describe the dishes I couldn’t hear a single word. Also, we were seated 15 minutes after our reservation. It was too cold to wait outside, but there was nowhere to wait inside and it felt really awkward. They did their best though.

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  4. Joel

    VIP

    Toronto

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and service as always. DaiLo is consistently an amazing experience and I highly recommend to anyone!

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  5. Peter

    VIP

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent dining experience from start to finish.

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  6. Mary-Jo

    Toronto

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the great tasting food, to the knowledgeable efficient staff DaiLo will impress you and you will want to come back. It’s a wonderful food experience.

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  7. Andrew

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best meal me and my wife had in Toronto, hands down.

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  8. Ruth

    Toronto

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was disappointing. He had no inclination to take us through the menu or make suggestions. The carpaccio was chewy -not edible. The trout was fine but not amazing. Dumplings were oily and did not come to table hot. Have been to dailo many times and always loved it. Will not be returning.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Melissa

    Toronto

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience at DaiLo! We got the Chef Choice and everything that came was better than the last. Mind blowing flavours and I love a meal where I feel like everything is fresh and new. Thanks DaiLo for making it special!

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  10. Mervyn

    VIP

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    13 reviews

    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Expected more from the reviews in terms of food. Service was top notch , professional and detailed.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

DaiLo is rated 4.8 stars by 1391 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for DaiLo

503 College St, Toronto, ON M6G 1A5

Additional information

  • Cross street
    College and Bathurst
  • Neighborhood
    Little Italy / College St.
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Chinese, Contemporary Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Plenty of parking on Palmerston and College.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.dailoto.com/
  • Phone number
    (647) 341-8882
  • Catering
    Available
  • Private party facilities
    At DaiLo, we believe eating well is a fundamental part of living well, and how we cook, reflects how we live. Thoughtful and high quality ingredients lead to better lives and more delicious meals. Our New Asian Cuisine is predominantly Chinese fare but it follows the French tradition.

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