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The Best Plant-Based Fine Dining Spots in Toronto
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Posted Apr 01, 2025
The Best Plant-Based Fine Dining Spots in Toronto
Written By
Posted Apr 01, 2025
If you're in search of innovative, plant-based dining experiences that go beyond the ordinary, Toronto is home to a diverse selection of restaurants that cater to both plant-forward eaters and those looking to explore the world of vegan and vegetarian cuisine.
From upscale tasting menus that highlight seasonal local produce to vibrant, bold flavours inspired by global influences, these establishments are redefining plant-based dining. Whether you’re in the mood for an elegant multi-course meal or a casual, yet creative, plate of food, Toronto has you covered.
Here’s a look at some of the top sophisticated spots where plant-based dining takes centre stage.
La Bartola
This upbeat restaurant serves up traditional and authentic Mexican dishes that are all completely meat-free. With every meal a tribute to the technique of Mexican cuisine, you can enjoy dishes like a plant-based quesadilla, cactus tacos and moles.
La Bartola
This upbeat restaurant serves up traditional and authentic Mexican dishes that are all completely meat-free. With every meal a tribute to the technique of Mexican cuisine, you can enjoy dishes like a plant-based quesadilla, cactus tacos and moles.
Brockton Village
1132 College St
Ten Restaurant
This small, sophisticated restaurant serves ten guests at a time and has a ten course tasting menu that is completely plant-focused. Highlighting produce that grows in Southern Ontario, this upscale spot is all about showing the versatile potential plants have that come together to create a delicious meal.
Ten Restaurant
Brockton Village
1132 College St
This small, sophisticated restaurant serves ten guests at a time and has a ten course tasting menu that is completely plant-focused. Highlighting produce that grows in Southern Ontario, this upscale spot is all about showing the versatile potential plants have that come together to create a delicious meal.
Kensington Market
291 Augusta Ave
Hawker
Hawker is serving plant-based, small-plate cuisine for those who are looking for an elevated meat-free experience. You can indulge in their six course chef’s table tasting menu, where each course is served and explained by the chef while you enjoy a drink at the bar style counter overlooking the open kitchen.
Hawker
Kensington Market
291 Augusta Ave
Hawker is serving plant-based, small-plate cuisine for those who are looking for an elevated meat-free experience. You can indulge in their six course chef’s table tasting menu, where each course is served and explained by the chef while you enjoy a drink at the bar style counter overlooking the open kitchen.
Fat Choi
Fat Choi is a ‘permanent pop-up’ located in Soos at 94 Ossington, serving a variety of Asian/South-East Asian plates that are all meat-free and plant-focused.
Fat Choi
Fat Choi is a ‘permanent pop-up’ located in Soos at 94 Ossington, serving a variety of Asian/South-East Asian plates that are all meat-free and plant-focused.
Little Portugal
1214 Dundas St W
Gia
Known for its innovative plant-forward cuisine, Gia is a restaurant that specializes in vegan and vegetarian dishes that blend together creativity and sustainability that highlight delicious meat-free flavours.
Gia
Little Portugal
1214 Dundas St W
Known for its innovative plant-forward cuisine, Gia is a restaurant that specializes in vegan and vegetarian dishes that blend together creativity and sustainability that highlight delicious meat-free flavours.
Yorkville
1221 Bay St
Planta
Vegan
This plant-forward restaurant has a goal to expand the experience of plant based dining. Serving customers a menu that reflects the seasonality and availability of local produce means you'll indulge in dishes like vegetarian sushi, salads and bowls.
Planta
Yorkville
1221 Bay St
This plant-forward restaurant has a goal to expand the experience of plant based dining. Serving customers a menu that reflects the seasonality and availability of local produce means you'll indulge in dishes like vegetarian sushi, salads and bowls.
Vegan
Avelo
Avelo is located on a quiet street in Yorkville and offers two upscale dining experiences that allow customers to enjoy some of Toronto’s finest plant-based cuisine. You can choose between a 5 or 8 course tasting menu that gives guests the chance to explore an additional curated wine pairing.
Avelo
Avelo is located on a quiet street in Yorkville and offers two upscale dining experiences that allow customers to enjoy some of Toronto’s finest plant-based cuisine. You can choose between a 5 or 8 course tasting menu that gives guests the chance to explore an additional curated wine pairing.