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56 restaurants available nearby

1. Amal Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(2476)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Lebanese • Yorkville

Booked 76 times today

Welcome to Amal, where the Lebanese spirit of joie de vivre comes to life. It’s a voyage through time and place that embraces the pursuit of pleasure. Amal aims to feed and provoke your soul, but above all, nourish it with hope. Amal is a story. Amal is home. One may come as a guest, but one always leaves as family.2023 & 2022 MICHELIN Guide RecommendedPlease note that Amal is closed for Lunch service every Monday, we are open for Dinner. Our kitchen closes from 3pm -5pm (daily) between Lunch and Dinner service.For parties of 6+ please direct your inquiries to info@amaltoronto.com for further planning.We look forward to hosting you!Please note that our voicemail services are currently experiencing technical difficulties. For urgent inquiries please email info@amaltoronto.com

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2. Morton's The Steakhouse - Toronto

4.7

Exceptional(1748)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Yorkville

Booked 47 times today

What began in Chicago in 1978 is now one of the most award-winning steakhouses around. For over 30 years, Morton's The Steakhouse has been on a mission to provide "The Best Steak… Anywhere." Focusing on quality, consistency and genuine hospitality, Morton's seeks to provide not only memorable cuisine, but a memorable experience. With fresh, succulent seafood and famed USDA prime-aged steak, it's no surprise that Morton's has thrilled diners all over the world. For a glimpse of a higher standard of steakhouse, come see the legendary Morton's experience for yourself.

3. Alobar Yorkville

4.7

Exceptional(183)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Canadian • Yorkville

Booked 38 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.

4. Joni Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(274)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Yorkville

Booked 22 times today

Inspired by the farm-to-table ethos, our restaurant offers a refined culinary experience that celebrates the best of each season, guided by the vision of Chef Jonathan Williams. Paying tribute to the bounty of our region, our dishes are crafted from locally-sourced, sustainable ingredients, highlighting the freshest produce, meats, and seafood—all of which are prepared in house.Chef Williams’ thoughtfully curated menu evolves with the seasons, delivering exceptional flavor combinations that reflect a deep connection to the land. Each plate is a celebration of both simplicity and sophistication, thoughtfully prepared using contemporary techniques that honor the integrity of every ingredient—spanning culinary traditions and techniques from various regions.

5. Bar Reyna

4.5

Awesome(1276)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Yorkville

Booked 38 times today

This atmospheric restaurant, in a timeless two-storey Victorian house with a year-round back patio, was conceived by restaurant industry veteran Nicki Laborie. Bar Reyna was designed as an energetic gathering place where the vibe, food and drinks intermix to create a wholly unique restaurant experience. Our menu features an eclectic mix of table snacks and larger plates that traverse the Mediterranean.

6. 156 Cumberland

4.6

Exceptional(205)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Korean • Yorkville

Booked 20 times today

Intimate neighbourhood spot in the heart of Yorkville serving up contemporary modern Korean. Our dishes are inspired by traditional Korean cuisine and expressed through the Toronto Culture.Featured on the 2022 Toronto's first Michelin guide.

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7. Cibo Wine Bar - Yorkville

4.5

Awesome(2291)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Yorkville

Booked 31 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!

8. CLAY

4.8

Exceptional(598)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Canadian • Yorkville

Booked 36 times today

An original in-house restaurant at Gardiner Museum. Offering seasonal menus of fresh, local fare, inspired design that's deeply connected to the Museum's ceramic focus, and a seamless continuation of the impeccable service clients have to expect from the museum. Clay breathes new life into Yorkville's fine dining community.

9. The Fortunate Fox

4.1

Excellent(215)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Yorkville

Booked 5 times today

The Fortunate Fox is a hip gastropub located in the Kimpton Saint George Hotel that offers a familiar yet refreshing experience, putting you at ease while piquing your curiosity to stay and explore. We have created an elevated pub menu by making everything from scratch and pairing it with a large selection of local craft beers great wine list, specialty cocktails and daily specials.For all groups of 6 or larger the entire party will be on one bill with an auto gratuity of 18%**For all Thursday Trivia reservations please reserve spot with @qetrivia on Instagram. Link is in the bio. **For all F1 races seating with full sound reservations are not accepted, starting 1 hour before preshow the race viewing is first come first sat. Please arrive early to guarantee a spot.

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10. Signatures Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(305)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• International • Yorkville

Booked 5 times today

Indulge in our latest offering, High Tea with the Empress. Choose from a wide selection of exclusive loose leaf teas, and dine on sumptuous savoury bites and Chef crafted sweet treats. All elegantly presented with hand-painted fine China. Available every weekend from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM. TO RESERVE HIGH TEA, be sure to select the High Tea Experience when booking. Sit back, relax and enjoy an international dining experience at one of Toronto’s best restaurants. An ambiance of warmth and elegance welcome you as you savor sumptuous cuisine, artfully prepared by our culinary team. Fresh Canadian produce, meat, and fish inspire the daily menu, and our expert team is happy to help with the perfect wine or cocktail pairing.

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Updated on 11/26/2024

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Lesley
Toronto / Ontario •19 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Love the dining at Alobar. Food sensational, service and staff above and beyond. The attention to detail is outstanding
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Alobar YorkvillePrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary Canadian• Yorkville
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4.7
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Veronica
Toronto / Ontario •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
A lovely setting to enjoy the best hummus I’ve had - couldn’t stop eating the pita. The branzino was cooked perfectly. Our server was a pleasure.
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Amal RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Lebanese• Yorkville
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4.7
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Marisa
Toronto / Ontario •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Megi was excellent in customer service! The polenta , calamari were superb! We are both abbruzzese and the gnocchi was outstanding! The capricciosa pizza was just awesome! Thank you! The panna cotta birthday surprise was perfect and delicious! Mille Grazie !
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Cibo Wine Bar - YorkvillePrice: Expensive• Italian• Yorkville
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4.5
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Leilavip
Toronto / Ontario •26 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Incredible food and great ambience. A fantastic gem in Yorkville. thanks for the treats - drinks and dessert :)
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Bar ReynaPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Yorkville
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4.5
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Doris
Toronto / Ontario •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The food is amazing. Dessert is the best of the best lava cake service really really good and very, very friendly atmosphere. I go there a lot. I have no complaints whatsoever. You should try it.
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Morton's The Steakhouse - TorontoPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Yorkville
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4.7

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