Best Open Kitchen Restaurants in Scarborough

41 restaurants available nearby

1. Aera

4.3

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • King West

Booked 63 times today

A stylish steakhouse, sushi counter and cocktail bar with panoramic views of downtown Toronto, Aera celebrates the art of contemporary American cuisine. Presenting a range of superior steaks and chops, a seasonal raw bar, and creative reimaginings of beloved comfort dishes, Aera promises peak indulgence 38 floors above the city. Please note that all reservations from 2:30–5pm from Monday to Friday, after 10pm from Monday to Wednesday, and after 11pm from Thursday to Saturday will be offered our bar bites menu. For our full à la carte lunch and dinner menus, please make a reservation during our regular dining hours.For bottle-service, please contact us via aerarestaurant.com

2. Alo Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(444)

Price: Very Expensive

• International • Entertainment District

Booked 18 times today

Alo is a contemporary French restaurant located atop a heritage building in downtown Toronto. Our cuisine is internationally inspired and celebrates the finest in seasonal ingredients paired with a genuine sense of welcome. Alo was awarded one Michelin Star in 2022, 2023 and 2024. For large party bookings and/or private events please contact us at info@alorestaurant.com

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3. Cibo Wine Bar - Yorkville

4.5

Awesome(2295)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Yorkville

Booked 37 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!

4. 1 Kitchen

4.5

Awesome(305)

Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • King West

Booked 17 times today

At 1 Kitchen, we serve fresh, local, and sustainably sourced farm-to-table Southern Ontario cuisine. An on-site, 100% organic garden and beehive provide fresh, robust ingredients that we blend into sublime meals, from morning to night. Zero-waste kitchen dishes spotlight the restaurant’s commitment to preserving the beauty and bounty of nature. And then there’s the bar, where cold-pressed juices form the base of 1 Kitchen’s cocktails. The wine list highlights unique and iconic Canadian and International selections—many biodynamic or organic. Light-filled and open, 1 Kitchen is a place that’s comfortable by nature, where you can eat mindfully and well, and savour the flavours that come straight from the garden.

5. Buca Yorkville

4.5

Awesome(1464)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Yorkville

Booked 16 times today

Buca Osteria & Bar is more than an Italian restaurant. In the spirit of the widely celebrated first location of Buca on King Street, the outpost in the heart of Yorkville is a place to be inspired by the innovation of the restaurant’s creative, artisanal fare, rooted in Italian tradition. Buca Osteria & Bar offers a broad selection of fresh and impeccably prepared seafood, in addition to their much loved pizzas, pastas, and cured fish. Executive Chef Jorge Fiestas creates an authentic Italian seafood cuisine. Buca has consistently been celebrated for using the freshest, carefully selected ingredients. Featuring sophisticated décor and an open-concept kitchen, the restaurant’s warmth and attention to detail stand out, both in environment and ingredients.

6. Quetzal

4.9

Exceptional(964)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mexican • Little Italy / College St.

Booked 33 times today

At Quetzal, we celebrate regional Mexican cuisine, inspired by traditional flavours and cooking styles, all cooked over a 28 foot-long open fire that runs the span of the hot line. Traditional moles, sauces and little-known native ingredients are transported to Toronto and infused with the bounty of local Ontario and Canadian produce, for a one-of-a-kind dining experience. Quetzal is located at the corner of College & Bathurst, at the edges of four Toronto hotspot neighbourhoods: Little Italy, Kensington Market, Harbord Village, and the Annex.

7. JOEY King St

4.8

Exceptional(217)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Financial District

Booked 192 times today

In the heart of Toronto’s iconic King Street in the vibrant financial district, JOEY King St is the largest JOEY in North America, spanning 19,000 sq ft in the historical Royal Bank building. With creative culinary concepts, elegant private dining spaces, a thoughtfully curated art collection, and a menu fit for a king, the Toronto location will redefine the dining experience with exclusive offerings.

8. Alder

4.7

Exceptional(362)

Price: Expensive

• American • King West

Booked 47 times today

Alder’s kitchen is centered around its wood-fired grill and hearth. For the menu, Chef Patrick Kriss of the award-winning and nationally acclaimed Alo Food Group draws inspiration from traditions and techniques long-practiced in and around the Mediterranean – spanning Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Tunisia and Morocco. Whether you’re flying solo with an Alder Burger and a beer, gathering friends for small plates and cocktails, or diving into a feast of prime meats and fresh seafood, we’ve got you covered. Awarded a spot on the Toronto Michelin Guide for 2023 and 2024, Alder is a warm and comfortable place to be, like just the right distance from a bonfire.Alder is located in The Ace Hotel just a short walk away from most theatres, museums, Rogers Centre & Scotiabank Arena. The perfect cozy setting to begin your evening, with a diverse menu and genuine service team to make it a memorable one.Serving brunch on Saturday & Sunday, come try our new menu!

9. Alobar Yorkville

4.7

Exceptional(199)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Canadian • Yorkville

Booked 22 times today

Alobar Yorkville is tucked along a pathway in Toronto’s Yorkville neighbourhood. It puts its foot forward as a cocktail bar, but it is a full-fledged Michelin starred à la carte restaurant, offering choice seafood with the finest accoutrements, fish and chops off of the charcoal grill, and world-class wines, all served with genuine hospitality. Alobar Yorkville boasts a comfortable courtyard patio merging warm skies with ice cold cocktails during the summer.Alobar Yorkville received 1 Michelin Star in 2022 & 2023.

10. MIMI Chinese

4.4

Awesome(47)

Price: Very Expensive

• Chinese • The Annex

Booked 28 times today

Located on the outskirts of Toronto’s vibrant Yorkville neighbourhood, the MIMI story begins with memories of the past. Loud conversation over plates of steaming noodles. The rush of servers moving quickly about in starched white dress shirts and pressed black bow ties. Darkly lit nooks with deep shades of red. The clanking of cutlery as cocktails are shaken swiftly in the background. A fragrant scent of Sichuan peppercorns toasting in the wok. Moments of celebration and togetherness over both new and familiar food. MIMI Chinese offers a place of wonder that brings back a taste of the past.

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GavinVIP
London •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Incredible experience. Amazing food and you must try the pairing
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Alo RestaurantPrice: Very Expensive• International• Entertainment District
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4.9
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Jai
Toronto / Ontario •1 review
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
The food was phenomenal. We had the pesto linguine and slow cooked lamb ragu and both of them were cooked to perfection. I had no issues with anything. The service was smooth and courteous.
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Cibo Wine Bar - YorkvillePrice: Expensive• Italian• Yorkville
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4.5
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Shannon
Toronto / Ontario •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Food was incredible. Our server was amazing. The ambiance is very cool
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Buca YorkvillePrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Yorkville
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4.5
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George
Indiana •12 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
The restaurant is beautiful very clean great views very romantic the music was a little too loud the food was very good service very good not the best I have had on ether point besides the restaurant it’s self and the atmosphere the only thing that was outstanding was the carrot cake I mean this was outstanding out of this world by far the best carrot cake I have ever eaten hats off I would return just because of it you really have the best ever I will remember that for years
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AeraPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• King West
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4.3
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PamelaSVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •45 reviews
4.0
Dined on Dec 14, 2024
Great service. Particularly enjoyed the Happy Hour offerings. The Expresso Martini and holiday drink offerings were amazing. Best bar tender!!!!
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1 KitchenPrice: Expensive• Farm-to-table• King West
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4.5

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41 restaurants available nearby

1. Aera

2. Alo Restaurant

3. Cibo Wine Bar - Yorkville

4. 1 Kitchen

5. Buca Yorkville

6. Quetzal

7. JOEY King St

8. Alder

9. Alobar Yorkville

10. MIMI Chinese

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