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1. 1 Kitchen
4.6
Exceptional(313)
Price: Moderate
• Breakfast • King West
Booked 5 times today
1 Kitchen Toronto serves up fresh, local, and sustainably sourced farm-to-table cuisine. The restaurant is a zero-waste operation, which spotlights the team's commitment to preserving the beauty and bounty of nature. And then there's the bar, where cold-pressed juices form the base of cocktails. The wine list highlights unique and iconic selections - many biodynamic or organic - you'll also find handcrafted cocktails and Bluestone Lane coffee. Light-filled and open, 1 Kitchen Toronto has a built-in feeling updated for today, in a glass-walled conservatory-like space with a vaulted wood ceiling and curved trusses hung with greenery. It's a place that's comfortable by nature, where you can eat mindfully and eat well, and savour the flavours that come straight from the Garden Pavilion.
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2. Buca Yorkville
4.5
Awesome(1478)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Yorkville
Booked 18 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.
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3. Alo Restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(486)
Price: Very Expensive
• International • Entertainment District
Booked 13 times today
Alo is an intimate 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, served as a blind tasting menu by Chef Patrick Kriss.The Bar at Alo is adjacent to our main dining room and offer à la carte options as well as a shortened seasonal tasting menu. Alo is outfitted with a private dining room which can welcome parties up to 14 guests. 1 Michelin Star 2022, 2023, 2024No. 1 by Canada's 100 Best Restaurants five consecutive years since 2017No. 5 by Canada's 100 Best Bars in their inaugural awardsNo. 90 on the 2020 World’s 50 Best Restaurants listNo. 14 on the 2024 Opinionated About Dining North American best restaurants listNo. 58 on the 2020 La Liste world’s best restaurant listFine Dining, Tasting Menu, Wine Pairings, Non-Alcoholic Pairings, Private Parties, Celebrations, Romantic Dining
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4. Richmond Station
4.8
Exceptional(990)
Price: Expensive
• Canadian • Financial District
Booked 65 times today
Richmond Station is a stopping place—a bustling neighbourhood restaurant in Toronto's downtown core. We are committed to delicious food and excellent hospitality. Founded by Top Chef Canada winner Carl Heinrich, Richmond Station is an ingredient-focused and technique-driven neighbourhood restaurant steps from the Eaton Centre and Yonge-Dundas Square. Our open kitchen invites guests to witness the craftsmanship that goes into every plate, from our signature Station Burger to our rotating chef's tasting menu. Whether you're joining us for a casual lunch, an intimate dinner, or a celebratory gathering, Richmond Station offers a warm atmosphere that makes all feel welcome. We believe that exceptional service is an integral part of our dining experience, which is why we operate with a "hospitality included" model. This means that gratuities are not accepted, as the service cost is already reflected in our pricing. For parties of 8 or more, please email reservations@richmondstation.ca.
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5. Terroni Adelaide
4.4
Awesome(7077)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Financial District
Booked 123 times today
Terroni Adelaide, formerly the York County Courthouse, is a multi-level heritage structure built in 1852. Just inside the doors is the Enoteca with its towering columns, a great spot for cocktails. Beyond is the main dining room, with a sunlit atrium, fireplaces on each end and private rooms all serviced by an open kitchen where our chefs prepare traditional Italian fare. In summer, the secret garden patio opens for al fresco dining in the heart of the city.Head down to the Cantina Wine Cellar where you will see the original courthouse cells now used to store our Italian wine. The second floor houses the grand Sala da Pranzo and Bar delle Carceri, named after the cells below. Il Covo degli Artisti, our third-floor space is a cosy lounge once home to The Arts and Letters Club where Canadian landscape painters “The Group of Seven” ate and drank in 1909.For information about private parties and reservations for 16+ guests please visit terroni.com to connect with our events team.
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6. Spaccio East by Terroni
4.6
Exceptional(511)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Leslieville / Riverdale
Booked 17 times today
Spaccio East boasts a full-service restaurant, a caffè, and a well-stocked storefront, amidst a massive open-concept central kitchen. Choose to Eat and drink in our two-floor dining space and watch the live show in the kitchen as the bread comes out of the oven, the artisans hand-make the pastry and roll the cornetti. It is here where all the all-important Materia Prima and uncompromising innovation come together to create something special and authentic in this Italian food journey. A large and unique space with an industrial vibe is great for an intimate dining experience or to host your next event!
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7. Cibo Wine Bar - Yorkville
4.3
Awesome(2334)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Yorkville
Booked 36 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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8. Madrina Bar y Tapas
4.5
Awesome(1402)
Price: Expensive
• Catalan • Distillery District
Booked 21 times today
Welcome to Madrina, where we focus on seasonal products and authentic ingredients from Spain to reimagine a menu that marries innovation and fun with Barcelona classics.Our 37ft bar serves sangria, cocktails, and traditional tapas. In true Catalonian fashion, the bar features a ham carving station and a Spanish-style glass display case with cold bar delicacies. The open kitchen provides a window into the work from the brilliant team behind the menu, offering modern interpretations of traditional Catalonian tapas.We are proud to be the first restaurant in Canada to earn the coveted "Restaurants from Spain" certification, identifying Madrina for the use of authentic Spanish ingredients and techniques. We are also thrilled to have been part of the Michelin Guide in 2022, 2023 and 2024.Our wine list showcases many beautiful Spanish grape varieties and regions, including some indigenous grapes, while our famed cocktail list features wonderfully creative cocktails.
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9. Gateau Ghost
4.6
Exceptional(29)
Price: Moderate
• Café • The Annex
Booked 19 times today
Gateau Ghost's humble beginnings trace back to the pandemic when founder Jayden Park perfected his madeleines in his home kitchen. This is where crowd favourite Madeline flavours like Matcha-Pistachio, Biscoff, and Miso were first created. Fast forward to 2024, and we've opened the first brick-and-mortar restaurant. The space is a 3-in-1 masterpiece: a bakery, a small storefront stocked with products from local businesses, and a bistro-style restaurant with an open kitchen.We're serving coffee, pastries, brunch, lunch, and dinner from our location at College & Dovercourt in Toronto.Our cafe is open 7:00 am - 7:00 pm.Brunch waitlist available from 10:00am-3:30pm, Wednesday - Sunday.Dinner reservations 6:00pm - late, Thursday - Saturday. We accept reservations for our dinner service three weeks in advanced and require a credit card to book.Entire party must be present to be seated.
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10. Hawker
4.7
Exceptional(282)
Price: Expensive
• Vegetarian / Vegan • Chinatown / Kensington Market
Booked 9 times today
At Hawker, Chef's Jeff Merkel and Leah Steduto spotlight their naturalistic worldview with beautifully composed plant-based small plates, cocktails, and a thoughtfully curated list of vegan wines.Located in Kensington Market, the cozy dining space features an earthy, palette of dark wood and moss. A picturesque, romantic back patio is naturally decorated with ivy. A front patio lets you enjoy the lively sights and sounds of the market.All reservations have a 15 minute grace period. Please call us if you are arriving later than 15 minutes. Your table will be reserved for 1 hour 45 minutes for parties of 1-2; 2 hours for parties of 3-6; 2 hours 30 minutes for parties of 7 or more. If arriving late, we may not be able to extend your seating time if there are reservations scheduled after your allotted timeframe.Please note, an 18% gratuity is automatically added to the bill for groups of 6 or more.

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