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The Best Restaurants in Toronto for an Anniversary Dinner
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The Best Restaurants in Toronto for an Anniversary Dinner
The best restaurants in Toronto for an anniversary dinner are the ones that have that extra special something -- be it an extraordinary chef, gorgeous room, unique menu or all of the above -- that make them stand out among the abundance of eateries in the city.
An anniversary is a time to celebrate your union, that special spark and how far your relationship has come. Celebrate with a meal that will leave you as smitten as your true love's kiss. With a host of spots to choose from, you can go glam or reserve somewhere relaxed and make the type of memories you treasure. A meal at one of the city's most acclaimed spots is reason enough to celebrate. Add love to the mix, and wait for the sparks to fly.
Actinolite
Just like your relationship, a meal at Actinolite is a journey that improves with every step. Move through an evening with a parade of creative dishes intensely connected to the land, and feel that spark of love all over again.
Actinolite
Just like your relationship, a meal at Actinolite is a journey that improves with every step. Move through an evening with a parade of creative dishes intensely connected to the land, and feel that spark of love all over again.
Leslieville
819 Gerrard St E
Wynona
Italian
Leslieville's Wynona beckons with a sleek room, house-made pasta and an ever-evolving wine list. If you thrive on low-key, intimate dinners that leave you sated and beaming, Wynona is happy to provide.
Wynona
Leslieville
819 Gerrard St E
Leslieville's Wynona beckons with a sleek room, house-made pasta and an ever-evolving wine list. If you thrive on low-key, intimate dinners that leave you sated and beaming, Wynona is happy to provide.
Italian
King West
90 Portland Street
VELA
Toast to life and love in one of the city's sexiest rooms. As Vela casts its spell -- through its seductive room, precise service and bewitching plates -- you'll be ready to say "I do," all over again.
VELA
King West
90 Portland Street
Toast to life and love in one of the city's sexiest rooms. As Vela casts its spell -- through its seductive room, precise service and bewitching plates -- you'll be ready to say "I do," all over again.
Downtown
290 Bremner Blvd
360 The Restaurant at the CN Tower
Canadian
You'll know you're with your true love when you find yourself gazing at them instead of at the breathtaking view from Toronto's loftiest dining room. Sneak a peek as you sample elegant dishes inspired by the seasons and our local bounty.
360 The Restaurant at the CN Tower
Downtown
290 Bremner Blvd
You'll know you're with your true love when you find yourself gazing at them instead of at the breathtaking view from Toronto's loftiest dining room. Sneak a peek as you sample elegant dishes inspired by the seasons and our local bounty.
Canadian
Financial District
10 Temperance St Fl 5
The Chase
Seafood
The Chase is the type of spot tailor-made for the fanciest version of yourself. With one of the city's best patios and swankiest rooms, a menu of extravagant, contemporary North American cuisine, and plenty of celebratory bottles to pop, The Chase can make any anniversary fête feel special.
The Chase
Financial District
10 Temperance St Fl 5
The Chase is the type of spot tailor-made for the fanciest version of yourself. With one of the city's best patios and swankiest rooms, a menu of extravagant, contemporary North American cuisine, and plenty of celebratory bottles to pop, The Chase can make any anniversary fête feel special.
Seafood
Brockton Village
1132 College St
Ten Restaurant
The only thing more intimate than sitting at one of Ten's 10 kitchen-counter seats is cooking at home. But, unless your skills rival those evident on the 10-course, vegetable-forward menu, you're much better off settling in and trusting your night to Ten's talented team.
Ten Restaurant
Brockton Village
1132 College St
The only thing more intimate than sitting at one of Ten's 10 kitchen-counter seats is cooking at home. But, unless your skills rival those evident on the 10-course, vegetable-forward menu, you're much better off settling in and trusting your night to Ten's talented team.
Yorkville
88 Avenue Rd
Sushi Masaki Saito
Japanese
For milestone anniversaries, only the best will do. In Toronto, that means Michelin-starred chef Masaki Saito's eponymous omakase sushi restaurant. With an expertly-curated progression of courses that are creative, artistic, balanced and delicious, this isn't just a meal; it's the experience of a lifetime.
Sushi Masaki Saito
Yorkville
88 Avenue Rd
For milestone anniversaries, only the best will do. In Toronto, that means Michelin-starred chef Masaki Saito's eponymous omakase sushi restaurant. With an expertly-curated progression of courses that are creative, artistic, balanced and delicious, this isn't just a meal; it's the experience of a lifetime.
Japanese
Summerhill
1 Benvenuto Pl
Scaramouche
French
With sweeping views of Toronto's skyline and a French-inspired menu brought to life by chef Keith Frogget, it's no wonder that Scaramouche has dazzled city diners for more than 40 years. If you long to feel like a celebrity -- doted on and coddled, your every whim met with suave service and a smile -- then direct yourself to Scaramouche and soak it all in.
Scaramouche
Summerhill
1 Benvenuto Pl
With sweeping views of Toronto's skyline and a French-inspired menu brought to life by chef Keith Frogget, it's no wonder that Scaramouche has dazzled city diners for more than 40 years. If you long to feel like a celebrity -- doted on and coddled, your every whim met with suave service and a smile -- then direct yourself to Scaramouche and soak it all in.
French
Restaurant 20 Victoria
This tiny gem from the team behind acclaimed Brothers Food & Wine (sadly, now shuttered) is hyper seasonal, innovative and feels as warm and welcoming as dining with the best of friends. An impressive wine carte elevates every bite.
Restaurant 20 Victoria
This tiny gem from the team behind acclaimed Brothers Food & Wine (sadly, now shuttered) is hyper seasonal, innovative and feels as warm and welcoming as dining with the best of friends. An impressive wine carte elevates every bite.
Osteria Giulia
A sister restaurant to Giulietta, chef Rob Rossi's latest is an ode to northern-Italian cuisine matched to a room that exudes modernist, understated cool. Through plates of focaccia di recco, handmade ravioli al'uovo, and more, Ostería Giulia infatuates everyone she meets.
Osteria Giulia
A sister restaurant to Giulietta, chef Rob Rossi's latest is an ode to northern-Italian cuisine matched to a room that exudes modernist, understated cool. Through plates of focaccia di recco, handmade ravioli al'uovo, and more, Ostería Giulia infatuates everyone she meets.
Midtown
265 Davenport Rd
MIMI Chinese
Chinese
Those who know, know that scoring a reservation at Mimi's is guaranteed to impress any date, especially your better half. With a menu of regional Chinese cuisine, including 4-foot long belt noodles, supreme fried rice and shrimp toast, Mimi's is the city's hottest new eatery for very good reason.
MIMI Chinese
Midtown
265 Davenport Rd
Those who know, know that scoring a reservation at Mimi's is guaranteed to impress any date, especially your better half. With a menu of regional Chinese cuisine, including 4-foot long belt noodles, supreme fried rice and shrimp toast, Mimi's is the city's hottest new eatery for very good reason.
Chinese
Trinity Bellwoods
80 Ossington Ave
Mamakas Taverna
Greek
Greece may be thousands of miles away, but you can sup as you thought you were there at Mamakas. Skip the airfare and gaze into your beloved's eyes over plates of rustic Aegean cuisine as bright, fresh and intoxicating as a Mediterranean getaway.
Mamakas Taverna
Trinity Bellwoods
80 Ossington Ave
Greece may be thousands of miles away, but you can sup as you thought you were there at Mamakas. Skip the airfare and gaze into your beloved's eyes over plates of rustic Aegean cuisine as bright, fresh and intoxicating as a Mediterranean getaway.
Greek
Financial District
325 Bay St
Louix Louis
French
Beyond the fabulous food and luxurious surroundings, the fact that it's housed in the St. Regis hotel is the best thing about dining at Louix Louis on your anniversary (or any day, for that matter). There's nothing quite like retiring to your room and keeping the party going in one of the city's most gorgeous suites.
Louix Louis
Financial District
325 Bay St
Beyond the fabulous food and luxurious surroundings, the fact that it's housed in the St. Regis hotel is the best thing about dining at Louix Louis on your anniversary (or any day, for that matter). There's nothing quite like retiring to your room and keeping the party going in one of the city's most gorgeous suites.
French
Parkdale
1263 Queen St W
Le Phenix
French
Order expertly-done steak frites at Parkdale's most Parisian address. Or, spend the evening slurping nature's most notable aphrodisiacs and see where the night takes you.
Le Phenix
Parkdale
1263 Queen St W
Order expertly-done steak frites at Parkdale's most Parisian address. Or, spend the evening slurping nature's most notable aphrodisiacs and see where the night takes you.
French
Yorkville
202 Davenport Rd
Joso's
Seafood
Joso's has all the allures an anniversary dinner demands between the saucy decor and menu replete with the world's finest seafood.
Joso's
Yorkville
202 Davenport Rd
Joso's has all the allures an anniversary dinner demands between the saucy decor and menu replete with the world's finest seafood.
Seafood
Kensington Market
199 Augusta Ave
Grey Gardens
Eclectic
A wine bar that exudes calm confidence through stellar service, a perfectly-lit room and dishes that are creative, seasonal and entirely delicious, Grey Gardens is the type of spot you visit when you need everything to go exactly as planned.
Grey Gardens
Kensington Market
199 Augusta Ave
A wine bar that exudes calm confidence through stellar service, a perfectly-lit room and dishes that are creative, seasonal and entirely delicious, Grey Gardens is the type of spot you visit when you need everything to go exactly as planned.
Eclectic
Dufferin Grove
972 College St
Giulietta
Italian
Chef Rob Rossi's Giulietta has been pleasing palates since 2019. For any special occasion, its Nonna-approved menu, replete with handmade pastas, blistered pizzas, grilled meats, and more, perfectly set the mood.
Giulietta
Dufferin Grove
972 College St
Chef Rob Rossi's Giulietta has been pleasing palates since 2019. For any special occasion, its Nonna-approved menu, replete with handmade pastas, blistered pizzas, grilled meats, and more, perfectly set the mood.
Italian
Little Portugal
1214 Dundas St W
Gia
Toronto's latest temple of plant-forward dining offers an array of Italian-inspired, vegan and vegetarian dishes where plants shine. Between the light-filled, modern space and the virtuous dishes, any evening spent at Gia is happy, whether you're celebrating or not.
Gia
Little Portugal
1214 Dundas St W
Toronto's latest temple of plant-forward dining offers an array of Italian-inspired, vegan and vegetarian dishes where plants shine. Between the light-filled, modern space and the virtuous dishes, any evening spent at Gia is happy, whether you're celebrating or not.
Downtown
111C Queen St E
George Restaurant
Canadian
Thought you were demanding on your wedding day? That's nothing compared to chef Lorenzo Loseto's attention to detail when it comes to his menu at George, where every plate is a seasonal symphony of flavours. Settle into the sophisticated room, knowing you're in the best of hands for any celebration.
George Restaurant
Downtown
111C Queen St E
Thought you were demanding on your wedding day? That's nothing compared to chef Lorenzo Loseto's attention to detail when it comes to his menu at George, where every plate is a seasonal symphony of flavours. Settle into the sophisticated room, knowing you're in the best of hands for any celebration.
Canadian
Est
This Riverside gem is a perfect spot for you and your partner to enjoy an intimate, multi-course tasting menu inspired by the seasons. Add on the optional wine pairings and feel as pampered as can be as you toast your milestone.
Est
This Riverside gem is a perfect spot for you and your partner to enjoy an intimate, multi-course tasting menu inspired by the seasons. Add on the optional wine pairings and feel as pampered as can be as you toast your milestone.
King West
169 Niagara St
Edulis
Though it's not listed on the menu, romance is served with every course at Edulis. From the meticulous hospitality to the parade of plates inspired by Spain and the seasons, every moment of a meal at Edulis feels like a celebration.
Edulis
King West
169 Niagara St
Though it's not listed on the menu, romance is served with every course at Edulis. From the meticulous hospitality to the parade of plates inspired by Spain and the seasons, every moment of a meal at Edulis feels like a celebration.
Harbord Village
96 Harbord St
Dreyfus
French
Unfussy yet fiercely committed to culinary excellence, Dreyfus is the spot to celebrate when you want to keep things real. Tuck into shared plates before moving on to bistro-inspired dishes that highlight Ontario's finest seasonal goods.
Dreyfus
Harbord Village
96 Harbord St
Unfussy yet fiercely committed to culinary excellence, Dreyfus is the spot to celebrate when you want to keep things real. Tuck into shared plates before moving on to bistro-inspired dishes that highlight Ontario's finest seasonal goods.
French
Don Alfonso 1890
When it comes to elegance and excess, no restaurant in Toronto does it better than Don Alfonso's. If you want to celebrate your union in regal surroundings, over mouthfuls of stunningly-plated food developed by Michelin-starred chefs, this is the place for you.
Don Alfonso 1890
When it comes to elegance and excess, no restaurant in Toronto does it better than Don Alfonso's. If you want to celebrate your union in regal surroundings, over mouthfuls of stunningly-plated food developed by Michelin-starred chefs, this is the place for you.
Little Italy
503 College St
DaiLo
Asian
If food is the way to your sweetie's heart, Dailo should be your anniversary destination. The restaurant's menu of new-Asian cuisine -- featuring dishes like crispy octopus tacos, fried watermelon, whole fried giggie trout, and more -- is as riveting as being hit by Cupid's arrow.
DaiLo
Little Italy
503 College St
If food is the way to your sweetie's heart, Dailo should be your anniversary destination. The restaurant's menu of new-Asian cuisine -- featuring dishes like crispy octopus tacos, fried watermelon, whole fried giggie trout, and more -- is as riveting as being hit by Cupid's arrow.
Asian
Trinity Bellwoods
130 Ossington Ave
Cote De Boeuf
Steakhouse
Few things are as cozy as sitting at a table at Ossington Avenue's favourite bistro bar à vin. Inspired by Paris, this spot will transport you to the city of lights through sips of French wine and plates of casual, comforting, expertly-made French food.
Cote De Boeuf
Trinity Bellwoods
130 Ossington Ave
Few things are as cozy as sitting at a table at Ossington Avenue's favourite bistro bar à vin. Inspired by Paris, this spot will transport you to the city of lights through sips of French wine and plates of casual, comforting, expertly-made French food.
Steakhouse
Financial District
66 Wellington St W 54th floor
Canoe
Canadian
It's hard not to feel romantic gazing at the view of Lake Ontario from Canoe's lofty, 54th-floor location. As you sip on wine and savour a meal of seasonal, contemporary Canadian dishes, embrace the rush of emotions bound to take over.
Canoe
Financial District
66 Wellington St W 54th floor
It's hard not to feel romantic gazing at the view of Lake Ontario from Canoe's lofty, 54th-floor location. As you sip on wine and savour a meal of seasonal, contemporary Canadian dishes, embrace the rush of emotions bound to take over.
Canadian
Yorkville
60 Yorkville Ave
Cafe Boulud
French
The beauty of Café Boulud is that it matches any mood you bring to the table. Whether you're feeling fabulous or want to sink into a booth and cuddle with your sweetie, there's a dish for you. From extravagant seafood towers to savoury lamb shank, Boulud's menu is exceptionally delicious and perfect for any occasion.
Cafe Boulud
Yorkville
60 Yorkville Ave
The beauty of Café Boulud is that it matches any mood you bring to the table. Whether you're feeling fabulous or want to sink into a booth and cuddle with your sweetie, there's a dish for you. From extravagant seafood towers to savoury lamb shank, Boulud's menu is exceptionally delicious and perfect for any occasion.
French
Buca Osteria and Enoteca
With its bustling, gently lit room, and traditional Italian fare given a contemporary Canadian spin, it's no wonder that Buca has been a King Street West fave since 2009. Settle into a table for two and recreate Lady and the Tramp's most famous scene with bowlfuls of spaghetti al nero di maiale.
Buca Osteria and Enoteca
With its bustling, gently lit room, and traditional Italian fare given a contemporary Canadian spin, it's no wonder that Buca has been a King Street West fave since 2009. Settle into a table for two and recreate Lady and the Tramp's most famous scene with bowlfuls of spaghetti al nero di maiale.
St. Clair West
Casa Loma
BlueBlood Steakhouse
Steakhouse
Housed inside Casa Loma -- the city's only bona fide castle -- BlueBlood Steakhouse is a place where you can truly dine like royalty on your special day.
BlueBlood Steakhouse
St. Clair West
Casa Loma
Housed inside Casa Loma -- the city's only bona fide castle -- BlueBlood Steakhouse is a place where you can truly dine like royalty on your special day.
Steakhouse
Dufferin Grove
797 College St
Bar Isabel
Spanish
For a night to remember, experience Spain via College Street at Bar Isabel. When the wanderlust hits over plates of jamón serrano, shrimp al ajillo and grilled octopus, seize the moment and start planning you and your sweethearts' next adventure.
Bar Isabel
Dufferin Grove
797 College St
For a night to remember, experience Spain via College Street at Bar Isabel. When the wanderlust hits over plates of jamón serrano, shrimp al ajillo and grilled octopus, seize the moment and start planning you and your sweethearts' next adventure.
Spanish
York Mills
4150 Yonge St
Auberge du Pommier
French
A favourite for more than 30 years, Auberge is still as comfortable, surprising and joyous as your love. With prix-fixe and à la carte menus featuring a range of classic French dishes, you and your partner will swoon at every bite at this notable Toronto address.
Auberge du Pommier
York Mills
4150 Yonge St
A favourite for more than 30 years, Auberge is still as comfortable, surprising and joyous as your love. With prix-fixe and à la carte menus featuring a range of classic French dishes, you and your partner will swoon at every bite at this notable Toronto address.
French
Downtown
163 Spadina Ave
Alo
French
If you want to toast your love at one of the world's best restaurants, plan ahead. Reservations for Alo's artful, contemporary French, prix-fixe menus tend to sell out as quickly as they're posted.
Alo
Downtown
163 Spadina Ave
If you want to toast your love at one of the world's best restaurants, plan ahead. Reservations for Alo's artful, contemporary French, prix-fixe menus tend to sell out as quickly as they're posted.
French