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1. Stock Bar
4.5
Awesome(3456)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Midtown / Uptown
Booked 93 times today
The finest steaks, the greatest burger, the handcrafted pizza and pasta dishes you know and love are all available here at Stock Bar. Terroni and Cumbrae's, both essential parts of Toronto's culinary identity, have come together for the first time in menu form. Custom cocktails and selected wines offered up in a beautiful environment for everyone, anytime.
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2. Sofia
4.7
Exceptional(1579)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Yorkville
Booked 52 times today
Tapping into true Italian tastes, the menu starts with a selection of antipasti including a citrus salad and grilled octopus, and a plentiful selection of crudo. Mains feature fresh pasta, pesce and locally sourced carne, with a traditional, Italian heritage Chianina florentine steak. The cocktail program is a refreshing medley of signature drinks with an Italian twist. Expertly crafted by mixologist Nishan Nepulangoda, cocktails are enhanced by regional herbs and fresh in-house cordials, and named in tribute to the country’s vast geography and pop culture history. The wine list features many vintages and an extensive selection of true Italian wines rare to the local dining scene.
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3. ONE Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1640)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Canadian • Yorkville
Booked 25 times today
With a variety of beautiful dining spaces and dishes that will delight the palate, ONE is sure to impress.The restaurant’s stunning décor was fashioned by award winning design group Yabu Pushelberg. Low light and textured walls create a sumptuous ambiance, perfect for entertaining. The tree-lined candle lit patio is the perfect place to sit back and savour ONE's culinary creations and unique signature cocktails, all the while taking in Yorkville's bustling and exciting street life.If it is private dining you are interested in, ONE Restaurant has two exquisite spaces to offer. The smaller and more intimate Neil Young Room, located off the main dining room and the grand and impressive Yorkville Room, situated just beyond the entrance to the bar lounge.Whether the occasion be personal or business, the chic bar, al fresco oasis or lavish dining room will make for an immersive dining experience day or night.
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4. W Toronto - W LIVING ROOM
4.7
Exceptional(160)
Price: Expensive
• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Yorkville
Booked 6 times today
Enter the heartbeat of W Toronto, the Living Room & Yard, and experience day-to-night revelry and Toronto’s most celebrated neighborhoods. Living Room’s menu features dishes inspired by the niche pockets of the city and cocktails taking cues from the 60’s hippie culture of Yorkville. Expect daily rituals and weekly programming, indulge in W curated sips and bites, live local music, DJ’s and more.wtorontohotel.com @wtoronto
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5. Cucina Buca - Yonge & St Clair
4.6
Exceptional(329)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Midtown / Uptown
Booked 28 times today
Cucina captures the simple essence of Italian food, tradition, and hospitality with warmth and authenticity. Located in the heart of Midtown Toronto, the neighborhood Trattoria draws inspiration from the award-winning culinary heritage of BUCA, offering dishes that champion local producers while showcasing love and appreciation for the best ingredients in every bite. The two-story setting is vibrant, airy, and refined, providing the perfect backdrop for enjoying modern Italian cuisine whether meeting for a business lunch, catching up with friends, dining with family, or enjoying an evening aperitivo.
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6. Cibo Wine Bar - Yorkville
4.5
Awesome(2291)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Yorkville
Booked 34 times today
Yorkville’s Cibo Wine Bar...BIG BOLD & life is BEAUTIFUL Cibo is the newest Italian eatery in the Yorkville area. Created by Liberty Entertainment Group, this bold and beautiful space is a blend of old world rustic and modern industrial chic. HAND-MADE TRADITIONAL ITALIAN CIBO... a true taste of authentic southern cooking fresh made amongst patrons at the open kitchen counter. 2500 BOTTLES OF VINO in a soaring award-winning wine room. From Cibo"s INDUSTRIAL CHIC vibrant bar area to the casual Yorkville Avenue patio, every corner turned offers a distinctly different experience. When in Yorkville, this space cannot be missed!
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7. Sassafraz
4.6
Exceptional(3536)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Canadian • Yorkville
Booked 51 times today
A beloved local landmark, Sassafraz has welcomed guests to enjoy its contemporary Canadian cuisine, warm hospitality, and unparalleled service for over two decades. Chef Geoff Webb's ever-evolving seasonal menu showcases our relationships with local farms and purveyors. Set in an array of Victorian rowhouses, Sassafraz has evolved through the decades to become a magical space in the heart of historic Yorkville. The iconic little house and its romantic interior make it one of the most stunning restaurants in Toronto.
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8. Paris Paris
4.5
Awesome(383)
Price: Very Expensive
• Wine Bar • Ossington
Booked 29 times today
We're a wine bar & restaurant with low intervention wines by the glass, a cellar full of treasures, seasonal cocktails, and a fun menu of shareable dishes. Open every day. We are now offering brunch every Saturday and Sunday from 11AM to 3PM!Please email us at reservations@parisparis.ca for group bookings larger than 6 people.
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9. Lena Restaurante
4.3
Awesome(2818)
Price: Expensive
• South American • Financial District
Booked 69 times today
Chef Anthony Walsh is the driving force behind Leña, a stylish homage to South American cuisine, with unique Spanish and Italian influences. Named after Chef Walsh’s mother-in-law, Elena, from whom he draws a wealth of culinary inspiration, Leña spans three floors at the Saks Fifth Avenue flagship store at Yonge & Richmond.
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10. Bellona
4.7
Exceptional(108)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Bloor West Village
Booked 10 times today
Nestled in the iconic Bloor West Village; Bellona's menu is created using only the finest ingredients with a vegan and vegetarian spin on classic Italian dishes. We want to capture family nights at Nonna’s and are inviting everyone to our family!

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