Diners' Choice: Contemporary European restaurants in Toronto / Ontario

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Updated March 05, 2025

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Heather Lodge

4.9

4.9 (313)

CAN$51 and over

Contemporary European

Peterborough

About the restaurant

Reserve an evening of fine dining with meals finished by a superb culinary team in an adult-only restaurant. Whether it is a romantic dinner or a friend's gathering, we offer an experience you will remember. It matched with an Ontario Local Bar Menu of featured Wineries, Local Brewery and Spirits, and even an option for BYOW for an extra charge. Our staff team wants to spoil you with a great meal, served with attention to detail in a relaxing and special ambiance. Please be sure to tell us if you are celebrating a special occasion so we can decorate your table. Choose from an option of early seating from 5:00-5:30pm for a 3-course meal (1.5 hr timeline) for $65.00 per person or 6:00-7:30pm for a 4-course meal for $72.00 per person (includes tea/coffee). The menu is created daily & created to order with our culinary team: featuring a soup of the day, 3 salads, 3 appetizers, 5 main courses, and 3 dessert options. Please notify us in advance of any dietary concerns.

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Kim

Dined on Mar 1, 2025

Every visit to Heather Lodge is lovely experience, Thank you .

The Ace

4.9

4.9 (108)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary European

Roncesvalles

About the restaurant

At the Ace in Toronto, you can enjoy a variety of menu items that are gluten-free, dairy-free and vegetarian. One very popular offering is the house-made charcuterie with homemade pickles and warm crostini. A daily soup is also on offer, with ingredients chosen by the chef based on what is fresh and available. A popular offering at The Ace is the oysters on the half-shell with horseradish and lemon. You might also consider the turkey burger with hand cut fries. Whatever you choose at The Ace, you can be assured that it is made with the utmost attention to detail and only the freshest ingredients.

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Tricia

Dined 3 days ago

The Ace is a great spot for an intimate dinner with friends. Service is outstanding!

Sorrel Rosedale

4.8

4.8 (1806)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary European

Rosedale / Summerhill

About the restaurant

Sorrel Restaurant has been serving the Yorkville and Rosedale neighbourhood since 2010. Serving French-Mediterranean cuisine with an emphasis on seafood and fresh oysters

Top review

Alastair

Dined 1 day ago

Dinner at Sorrel is like returning to an old friend.

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4.7

4.7 (1321)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary European

Rosedale / Summerhill

About the restaurant

🌼WINTERLICIOUS HOURS 🌼
🥂OPEN 1ST 2 SATURDAYS IN FEBRUARY FOR "LUNCH"
SATURDAY FEB 1ST
AND
SATURDAY FEB 8TH
💥11:30AM TO 2:15PM 💥
LUNCH WINTERLICIOUS -
MONDAY TO FRIDAY - 11:30AM TO 2:30PM
DINNER WINTERLICIOUS AND SHORTER A LA CARTE MENU:
MONDAY TO SATURDAY -5PM-9:00PM (last customer coming in)
__________________________________________________
💥REGULAR HOURS:
MONDAY TO FRIDAY
🍴 LUNCH (straight through)
11:30AM TO 9PM (dinner menu starts 4pm)

NO HAPPY HOUR IN WINTERLICIOUS TIME
HAPPY HOUR OFFERED - MONDAY TO FRIDAY
🍴 $2 OYSTERS - BITES
🍻🍹🍷
3PM TO 5PM (last call 4:45pm)
(Dinner menu also offered at 4pm)

🚫SUNDAYS CLOSED

PLEASE SEE ALL DETAILS AT BARNSTEINERS.COM
or
☎️CALL US AT 416 515-0551
OR
OPEN TABLE (5 PEOPLE AND UP KINDLY CALL THE RESTAURANT)
💘THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOUR AMAZING SUPPORT & HERE WE GO WINTER 2025 !💘

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Patricia

Dined 4 days ago

In a word: Yum! Never disappoints. Great food and great service.

L'Avenue on Parliament

4.8

4.8 (165)

CAN$51 and over

Contemporary European

Cabbagetown

About the restaurant

L'avenue on Parliament at 583 Parliament Street, Toronto, Ontario. We look forward to serving you.

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Cathy

Dined 2 days ago

It was so pleasant to have a brunch at L’Avenue on Parliament. The service was fantastic - the food absolutely delicious and the restaurant itself was spotless. Rarely to you find a restaurant of such high quality at a great price point. We will definitely go back and try their dinner menu!

Sarpa Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (1453)

CAN$30 and under

Contemporary European

Richmond Hill

About the restaurant

We are very excited to be back in service and we can't wait to see you!

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Tracy

Dined 3 days ago

It’s been a while since we’d been to Sarpa and we are SO glad we went. It was fantastic! The food was incredible, the service was great, and the cocktails were tasty. Prices were decent too. We are looking forward to coming back.

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4.8

4.8 (32)

CAN$51 and over

Contemporary European

Bay-Cloverhill

About the restaurant

Join us in our contemporary yet minimalistic venue as our culinary team takes you on a journey from the southern coast of Europe and over to ignite your sense with influences from the Asia. Here at Dopamina, we are contemporary upscale with a focus innovative cooking techniques and activating your taste buds with unique flavor combinations.

Our culinary team is led at the helm by Michelin-Star Chef So Sakata.

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Aidan

Dined on Feb 27, 2025

Dopamina feels like a criminally underrated restaurant in Toronto, the food is unbelievably good and there is clearly a massive amount of attention put into every component of every dish. Dishes that can readily be found elsewhere are taken to a completely different level (their beef tartare is hands down the best I've ever had), and their own creations are home-run takes on classical preparations with Japanese ingredients (their Agnolotti is to die for). The service is also absolutely amazing and really completes an incredible experience. Would not hesitate to recommend to anyone looking for a really elevated dining experience in Toronto! P.S: Their cocktails are extremely good, I had the "Surprise Me" and it was an utterly delicious drink but also perfectly cleansed my palette between courses

Donna's

4.8

4.8 (64)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary European

The Junction

About the restaurant

Donna’s is an all-day restaurant that starts off with breakfast sandwiches then transitions to lunch with a menu of sandwiches, salads, & small dishes. For dinner, the focus is on shared, family-style plates with a diverse influence of seasonal offerings. To accompany the food, we offer a wide array of beverage offerings, from natural wine, to cocktails & local beers. We accept reservations & walk-ins. We are also available for pick-up through Ambassador!

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Emma

Dined 4 days ago

I have been to Donna’s a few times and it has always been great. Went today for a birthday and the food was delicious and filling and even with the sandwich-based lunch menu, it was a great celebratory meal. Can’t wait to go back again!

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Experience

Sunday Roast

Atmosphere cafe + etc.

4.5

4.5 (351)

CAN$30 and under

Contemporary European

Guelph

About the restaurant

Come join us for cocktails, lunch or dinner! Secure your reservation online by visiting our website (www.atmospherecafe.ca) or call us at 519-824-0430. Hours of operation are Tue from 12 pm - 8 pm, Wed from 12 pm - 10 pm, Thu from 12 pm- 12 am, Fri & Sat from 11 am- 12 am and Sun from 11 am - 8:00 pm. Check our website for our latest menu offerings!

When making your selection for “Standard” or “Outdoor” seating options, please be aware that our patio offers partial sun coverage, but is not conducive for excessive rain or wind. Please be mindful of the weather forecast, as we cannot guarantee the ability for all outdoor guests to move inside in the event of inclement weather. When in doubt of the forecast; choose standard seating as your selection; then patio availability will be offered on a “first come-first-served basis”.

Takeout is available for pickup by calling 519-824-0430.

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BarbyVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Our meal was absolutely delicious! And Mitchell’s service was outstanding! We always enjoy our black tiger shrimp, the salad and salmon were very tasty! And our cherry/chocolate topped cheesecake was over the top!

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Experience

Crêperie Sundays at Atmosphere

Experience

Dinner & Live Music Thursdays at Atmosphere

Experience

Happy Tuesday

Ricarda’s Toronto

4.6

4.6 (783)

CAN$30 and under

Contemporary European

Entertainment District

About the restaurant

Led by Executive Chef Julien Laffargue, our menu features French inspired cuisine, that is approachable and delicious, with an emphasis on local seasonal ingredients. Ricarda's is located in the heart of downtown Toronto, and offers guests a modern setting with a fun and casual vibe, that is family friendly. Our unique dishes can be enjoyed with our globally curated wine list or a specialty Ricarda's cocktail!

Serving Lunch, Ricarda's is also a popular destination for Saturday brunch and the popular Sunday Jazz Brunch. Catering is also available.

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SulaKVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Really enjoyed brunch with friends at Ricarda’s great vibe staff super nice … all food was very yummy … great place to hang out on a Sunday ! Thank you

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Experience

Crêpe Tuesday

Experience

Champagne Brunch 90's Party

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