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The Best New Year's Eve Events in Toronto

Christine Peddie

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Christine Peddie

The Best New Year's Eve Events in Toronto

The best New Year's Eve parties in Toronto let you choose your own adventure — and level of decadence. Go light, with a gorgeous, multi-course dinner featuring exquisite ingredients and top-tier service. Or barrel toward 2024 with a party that's as brash, lavish and extra as you aspire to be on the daily.

From cozy soirées, custom-made for couples and small groups, to extravagant parties guaranteed to leave you worn-out and weary, yet thirsting for more, there's a New Year's Eve fête for every type of reveller. Choose the one that speaks to you, then go forth and ring in the new year in style. 

Ultra Restaurant

Party like a Gatsby guest at Ultra's New Year's Eve extravaganza — A Golden Affair. With à la carte and prix fixe offerings, and entertainment beginning at 11 p.m., you can revel in extravagance, at least until the sun comes up. Visit Opentable.com to book.

Ultra Restaurant

Party like a Gatsby guest at Ultra's New Year's Eve extravaganza — A Golden Affair. With à la carte and prix fixe offerings, and entertainment beginning at 11 p.m., you can revel in extravagance, at least until the sun comes up. Visit Opentable.com to book.

VELA

Slide into 2024 in Vela's polished surroundings, and you're practically guaranteed a good year ahead. Reserve seats at the counter or in the dining room, for a lavish, four-course dinner, dress to impress, then linger for the countdown celebration and party. Choose your adventure at Eventbrite.com.

VELA

Slide into 2024 in Vela's polished surroundings, and you're practically guaranteed a good year ahead. Reserve seats at the counter or in the dining room, for a lavish, four-course dinner, dress to impress, then linger for the countdown celebration and party. Choose your adventure at Eventbrite.com.

Harbourfront

111 Princes' Blvd

Valerie

New Year's Eve at Valerie is an elegant affair punctuated by a five-course meal relished high above the city, in Hotel X. Opt for the second seating for complimentary access to the venue's Black & White Ball. Choose your adventure at Opentable.com.

Valerie

Harbourfront

111 Princes' Blvd

New Year's Eve at Valerie is an elegant affair punctuated by a five-course meal relished high above the city, in Hotel X. Opt for the second seating for complimentary access to the venue's Black & White Ball. Choose your adventure at Opentable.com.

Toronto Beach Club

Toronto Beach Club's Black & White Ball includes a multi-course Mediterranean feast, drinks, dancing and three DJs under one roof. Sure, this is Toronto not the Amalfi Coast, but a night at this swanky spot will help soften that reality. Visit Opentable.ca to get your tickets.

Toronto Beach Club

Toronto Beach Club's Black & White Ball includes a multi-course Mediterranean feast, drinks, dancing and three DJs under one roof. Sure, this is Toronto not the Amalfi Coast, but a night at this swanky spot will help soften that reality. Visit Opentable.ca to get your tickets.

West Queen West

1150 Queen St W

The Drake

Canadian

Commit to a New Year's Eve night of fun with dinner, an after-party and (fingers crossed!) maybe even a sleepover at The Drake Hotel. Dinner is a multi-course meal that includes Lobster Thermidor, Beet Truffle Wellington, and more. To reserve, visit Thedrake.ca.

The Drake

West Queen West

1150 Queen St W

Commit to a New Year's Eve night of fun with dinner, an after-party and (fingers crossed!) maybe even a sleepover at The Drake Hotel. Dinner is a multi-course meal that includes Lobster Thermidor, Beet Truffle Wellington, and more. To reserve, visit Thedrake.ca.

Canadian

Queen Street West

312 Queen St W

Soluna

Soluna promises to transport you somewhere sunny, carefree and cocktail-soaked come New Year's Eve. Commit to a pre-set dinner, the restaurant's Night in the Desert Oasis event or both, and take in every bite along with abundant entertainment, DJs and live performances. For tickets, visit @solunatoronto. To reserve a table and bottle service, email meet@solunatoronto.com.

Soluna

Queen Street West

312 Queen St W

Soluna promises to transport you somewhere sunny, carefree and cocktail-soaked come New Year's Eve. Commit to a pre-set dinner, the restaurant's Night in the Desert Oasis event or both, and take in every bite along with abundant entertainment, DJs and live performances. For tickets, visit @solunatoronto. To reserve a table and bottle service, email meet@solunatoronto.com.

Skylight

Skylight, W Toronto's rooftop hideaway, welcomes New Year's Eve guests to its Taste & Toast Dinner. Reserve during the second seating, at 9 p.m., if you fancy midnight caviar, a Champagne toast and music played by a live, 4-piece band, in addition to your five-course, Mediterranean feast. Visit Opentable.com to book your table.

Skylight

Skylight, W Toronto's rooftop hideaway, welcomes New Year's Eve guests to its Taste & Toast Dinner. Reserve during the second seating, at 9 p.m., if you fancy midnight caviar, a Champagne toast and music played by a live, 4-piece band, in addition to your five-course, Mediterranean feast. Visit Opentable.com to book your table.

Fashion District

98 Portland St

SARA Restaurant

Find Sara's renowned mini latkes on the Portland Street restaurant's New Year's Eve menu. Also on tap? The Sara Chopped Salad, a truffle-laced Reuben and Sirloin & Lobster with whisky jus. Reserve your table at Sara.restaurant.

SARA Restaurant

Fashion District

98 Portland St

Find Sara's renowned mini latkes on the Portland Street restaurant's New Year's Eve menu. Also on tap? The Sara Chopped Salad, a truffle-laced Reuben and Sirloin & Lobster with whisky jus. Reserve your table at Sara.restaurant.

Fashion District

545 King St W

Ristorante Sociale

Revel in a New Year's worthy amount of razzle dazzle along with a menu of top-tier delights at this polished King West spot. The five-course menu jumps from Tagliatelle & Ragu to Poached Halibut Piccata, with plenty of time for toasting between each delectable bite. Book at Opentable.com.

Ristorante Sociale

Fashion District

545 King St W

Revel in a New Year's worthy amount of razzle dazzle along with a menu of top-tier delights at this polished King West spot. The five-course menu jumps from Tagliatelle & Ragu to Poached Halibut Piccata, with plenty of time for toasting between each delectable bite. Book at Opentable.com.

REIGN

Opt for four (or a truly lavish six), courses of Reign's New Year's Eve Dinner, and you'll dine exceptionally well on the last night of the year. Elevate any meal of Beef Wellington and Caramelia Crunch with an overnight stay in one of Fairmont Royal York's lavishly appointed rooms. To book, visit Opentable.com.

REIGN

Opt for four (or a truly lavish six), courses of Reign's New Year's Eve Dinner, and you'll dine exceptionally well on the last night of the year. Elevate any meal of Beef Wellington and Caramelia Crunch with an overnight stay in one of Fairmont Royal York's lavishly appointed rooms. To book, visit Opentable.com.

Prime Seafood Palace

A night of Champagne, choice eats, designer duds — even a celeb chef — awaits at Prime Seafood Palace's New Year's Eve Night To Remember gala. If you can handle it after the gluttony, there'll even be dancing. Reserve your spot at Opentable.com.

Prime Seafood Palace

A night of Champagne, choice eats, designer duds — even a celeb chef — awaits at Prime Seafood Palace's New Year's Eve Night To Remember gala. If you can handle it after the gluttony, there'll even be dancing. Reserve your spot at Opentable.com.

King West

433 King St W

Miss Likklemore's

Miss Likklemore's' rollicking New Year's Eve bash begins with a four-course meal that's as sassy and spicy as you'll hope your night will be. Tuck into Fried Okra, Miss Edna's Jerk Chicken, and house pepper sauces and you'll be revved up for the after party that follows. Book at Opentable.com.

Miss Likklemore's

King West

433 King St W

Miss Likklemore's' rollicking New Year's Eve bash begins with a four-course meal that's as sassy and spicy as you'll hope your night will be. Tuck into Fried Okra, Miss Edna's Jerk Chicken, and house pepper sauces and you'll be revved up for the after party that follows. Book at Opentable.com.

Minami Toronto

Embrace your era of refined elegance with a last meal of 2023 at Minami. Few things feel as celebratory as the team's modern Japanese fare paired with swank cocktails and one of King West's prettiest rooms. Book at Opentable.com.

Minami Toronto

Embrace your era of refined elegance with a last meal of 2023 at Minami. Few things feel as celebratory as the team's modern Japanese fare paired with swank cocktails and one of King West's prettiest rooms. Book at Opentable.com.

Financial District

325 Bay St

Louix Louis

If opulence is your middle name, there no spot quite like Louix Louis for over-the-top indulgence. Choose one of two seatings and settle in for a parade of dishes featuring lobster, wagyu beef, truffles, and other extravagances. Book your feast at Opentable.com.

Louix Louis

Financial District

325 Bay St

If opulence is your middle name, there no spot quite like Louix Louis for over-the-top indulgence. Choose one of two seatings and settle in for a parade of dishes featuring lobster, wagyu beef, truffles, and other extravagances. Book your feast at Opentable.com.

Yorkville

4 Avenue Rd

Joni Restaurant

If a parade of nine superb courses served in a quietly sophisticated room to the tune of live music sounds like your New Year's Eve fantasy, just say the word and the team at Joni will make it come true. Available from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., the menu will take diners on a culinary journey that includes Venison Tartare and Grilled Lobster Tail. Reserve at Opentable.com.

Joni Restaurant

Yorkville

4 Avenue Rd

If a parade of nine superb courses served in a quietly sophisticated room to the tune of live music sounds like your New Year's Eve fantasy, just say the word and the team at Joni will make it come true. Available from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., the menu will take diners on a culinary journey that includes Venison Tartare and Grilled Lobster Tail. Reserve at Opentable.com.

Little Portugal

1214 Dundas St W

Gia

Gia's multi-course, vegan tasting menu hits all the notes you want — fresh, thrilling, sumptuous — with nary an animal-based ingredient in sight. Book the early seating (at Giarestaurant.ca) and be home in your jammies to watch the ball drop.

Gia

Little Portugal

1214 Dundas St W

Gia's multi-course, vegan tasting menu hits all the notes you want — fresh, thrilling, sumptuous — with nary an animal-based ingredient in sight. Book the early seating (at Giarestaurant.ca) and be home in your jammies to watch the ball drop.

Eataly Toronto

Eataly's Mezzanotte Italiana invites guests to ring in the new year with abundant sweet and savoury Italian bites, live music, craft cocktails, wine, beer and more. Visit Eventbrite.ca for tickets.

Eataly Toronto

Eataly's Mezzanotte Italiana invites guests to ring in the new year with abundant sweet and savoury Italian bites, live music, craft cocktails, wine, beer and more. Visit Eventbrite.ca for tickets.

Financial District

161 Bay St

Chotto Matte

Japanese-Peruvian

Dubbed the Glitter & Gold New Year's Eve event, Chotto Matte's end-of-year blowout includes two prix-fixe menu options along with exclusive, à la carte items. Sparkle as you dig into Salt and Pepper Crispy Squid, Wagyu Striploin, and more. To book a table, visit Chotto-matte.com/toronto/.

Chotto Matte

Financial District

161 Bay St

Dubbed the Glitter & Gold New Year's Eve event, Chotto Matte's end-of-year blowout includes two prix-fixe menu options along with exclusive, à la carte items. Sparkle as you dig into Salt and Pepper Crispy Squid, Wagyu Striploin, and more. To book a table, visit Chotto-matte.com/toronto/.

Japanese-Peruvian

Casa Madera

Spend the end of the year in Casa Madera's sultry, Tulum-inspired rooms, and you might find the year ahead peppered with adventures. For the holidays, the team has prepared a host of festive dishes, from Lobster Risotto to spiced Invierno Cake. Visit Thecasamadera.com to reserve.

Casa Madera

Spend the end of the year in Casa Madera's sultry, Tulum-inspired rooms, and you might find the year ahead peppered with adventures. For the holidays, the team has prepared a host of festive dishes, from Lobster Risotto to spiced Invierno Cake. Visit Thecasamadera.com to reserve.

Canoe

Greet the new year with eight courses of Canoe's unique brand of contemporary Canadian cuisine. From foie gras and truffle, to caviar and Champagne, there's no shortage of luxury touches on the NYE menu. Visit Canoerestaurant.com to book your table.

Canoe

Greet the new year with eight courses of Canoe's unique brand of contemporary Canadian cuisine. From foie gras and truffle, to caviar and Champagne, there's no shortage of luxury touches on the NYE menu. Visit Canoerestaurant.com to book your table.

Black + Blue

This year, walk the red carpet at B+B Toronto's New Year's Eve Masquerade Gala. With an opulent menu (including options like Wagyu Kibbeh and Lobster Raviolo), live entertainment and a surfeit of deluxe decor, there'll be plenty to grab your attention as you count down to 2024. Book at Blackandbluesteakhouse.ca.

Black + Blue

This year, walk the red carpet at B+B Toronto's New Year's Eve Masquerade Gala. With an opulent menu (including options like Wagyu Kibbeh and Lobster Raviolo), live entertainment and a surfeit of deluxe decor, there'll be plenty to grab your attention as you count down to 2024. Book at Blackandbluesteakhouse.ca.

AP

As gorgeous as the views from this spot's 51st floor locale, each dish on the four-course Among the Stars tasting menu is an edible work of art. Book at Opentable.com and savour each one.

AP

As gorgeous as the views from this spot's 51st floor locale, each dish on the four-course Among the Stars tasting menu is an edible work of art. Book at Opentable.com and savour each one.

Downtown

150 York St

Alobar Downtown

No night of the year is better suited to canapés and bubbly than New Year's Eve. Indulge in both at Alobar Downtown's Canapés & Champagne Reception. Begin the festivities with dinner in the dining room, then head to the restaurant's bar and lounge, where you'll find glamour, delicious bites, and all the bubbles one night could possibly demand. Reserve your tickets at Exploretock.com.

Alobar Downtown

Downtown

150 York St

No night of the year is better suited to canapés and bubbly than New Year's Eve. Indulge in both at Alobar Downtown's Canapés & Champagne Reception. Begin the festivities with dinner in the dining room, then head to the restaurant's bar and lounge, where you'll find glamour, delicious bites, and all the bubbles one night could possibly demand. Reserve your tickets at Exploretock.com.

Bloordale Village

1194 Bloor St W

Alma

Elegantly luxe, without being flashy, Alma's special New Year's Eve menu features five courses, from Spiced Pork Soup Dumplings to Miso Black Cod and delicate Coconut Crêpe Brûlée. Visit Opentable.com to reserve.

Alma

Bloordale Village

1194 Bloor St W

Elegantly luxe, without being flashy, Alma's special New Year's Eve menu features five courses, from Spiced Pork Soup Dumplings to Miso Black Cod and delicate Coconut Crêpe Brûlée. Visit Opentable.com to reserve.

Fashion District

51 Camden St

Alder

A multi-course tasting menu will greet guests at Alder in the Ace Hotel. Book late for a midnight Champagne toast to ring in the new year. To book, visit Opentable.com.

Alder

Fashion District

51 Camden St

A multi-course tasting menu will greet guests at Alder in the Ace Hotel. Book late for a midnight Champagne toast to ring in the new year. To book, visit Opentable.com.