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23 Best Restaurants in Toronto
"Fine dining is at its best on The Chase’s stunning rooftop setting. Tucked in between soaring Financial District skyscrapers, The Chase’s indoor-outdoor bar and seating is the place to celebrate special occasions with refined French-Italian plates such as agnolotti pasta topped with zucchini crema, preserved tomato, pumpkin seed gremolata, and almond parmesan."
"When the crew at The Chase Fish & Oyster creates their seasonal menu they take inspiration from the Maritimes. The menu is packed with fresh seafood and is designed for sharing. The seafood theme makes its way into the décor, which can be described as beach house chic."
"La Cantina is a quaint family-owned venture that started almost 30 years ago. Their pizzas are cooked to perfection in a wood-burning oven and served with plenty of creative toppings while their pastas range from classic Italian favourites to original creations by their chefs. They also have fresh salads perfect for something on the lighter side or local grilled meat entrees for a more rustic and hearty meal."
"Nothing says I love you like treating your significant other to recipes passed down through generations. This Italian fine dining establishment is the real deal and has been around since 1986. Its iron gates, muraled ceilings, wood-oven pizzette and private garden patio make for a romantic setting to indulge in gourmet cuisine and aromatic wines."
"Next we have the quaint Beverly Rooftop which features Mexican eats on a small rooftop. This is a lesser known spot but is a great spot to hit if you’re looking to sip on cocktails during the day and enjoy Tacos on the side. This spot has a nice ambiance with a nice view of the CN Tower, despite its small size."
"Fine Dining, Lounge, French, Italian, Restaurant With Private Rooms, Bring Your Own Wine, Restaurant With Live Entertainment, Restaurant With Party Services, Extensive Wine List, Wheelchair-accessible Restaurant. facade, Blu is an Italian restaurant based on authentic classic cuisine created by executive chef Massimo Callovini... French Restaurants, Italian Restaurants"
"Sometimes going out for Italian food seems counterintuitive. How hard is it for you to stay at home and boil some pasta?. Blu gives you Italian food you cannot make yourself at home unless you have ample time and have studied under masters (or grandmothers) in Italy."
"From truffled beef carpaccio to pan-seared ribeye, this place knows how to wine and dine. Speaking of wine, right now you can take advantage of their incredible promo to enjoy takeout bottles at 30% off!"
"The restaurant is quiet about it, but the food here is entirely vegan. Rather than trumpet the politics of its choice, the kitchen modestly prepares food without animal products, surprising the palate with foraged moss, obscure grains, seaweed-extracted umami, and fermented vegetables. The menu also boasts wood-fired flatbreads, fancy mushrooms, and soup so creamy that it’s hard to believe it’s not made with butter."
"This vegan establishment has made a name for itself largely due to its team of creative, innovative chefs. Using their respective backgrounds, this group of restaurateurs is cooking up some of the most exciting vegan fare in the city. Expect dishes like artichoke barigoule ravioli and seedling salad with za’atar; porcini mushroom and cauliflower soup; and charcoal gnocchi."
"Avelo Restaurant, formerly called Awai, is an innovative, vegan, fine dining restaurant in Toronto. Avelo offers tasting menus in multiple courses (three, five, and eight courses) that continually rotate with the seasons. At the restaurant, they bake their own bread, make their own vinegars and preserves, and create their own vegan cheeses."
"Fine Dining, Portuguese, Mediterranean, Restaurant With Party Services, Restaurant With Private Rooms, Prix Fixe Menu. late from Monday to Saturday and are conveniently reachable by bicycle and public transit. They are situated in ..."
"A post shared by MICHAEL’S ON SIMCOE (@michaelsonsimcoe) on Oct 18, 2018 at 6:59pm PDT. Steak is one of the most popular dishes and the experience elevates if it is served in a fine dining restaurant. Michael’s on Simcoe is a high-end modern steakhouse that is run by a family."
"Steakhouse, Italian, Restaurant With Wifi Internet, Restaurant With Terrace. enjoy the sunlight on their terrace. They are open at night all week."
"Set behind a facade of apocalyptic bicycles and found objects, this no-fuss joint slings dirt-cheap drinks to the tunes of live ska, punk and metal. The Bovine Sex Club has been a Toronto institution for well over 20 years, and for good reason. The cover fee never passes 10 Canadian dollars ($7.50), Jägermeister is on tap and beer is cold."
"Lipstick & Dynamite describes themselves as “the queerest and cutest dive bar in town”. They’re an independently owned vegetarian restaurant and bar that is a queer and woman owned business. Unfortunately, Lipstick & Dynamite has been hit hard during the pandemic, so they’re currently raising money to stay open."
"71 Cross Street, Dundas Dundas Driving Park is a popular sports park with several softball fields, a bandshell, swings, independent play equipment such as climbers and slides, a wading pool with spray pad, an accessible play structure, an outdoor ice rink, and sheltered picnic areas. Washrooms and parking is available."
"This sprawling park is a Dundas jewel, perfect for fun seekers and families. Work up an appetite strolling or rolling the trail that loops around the park, at the tennis court, lawn-bowling area, splash pad or playground. Then grab a sheltered picnic table or lay out a blanket under a mature tree."
"While not technically outdoors, the Allan Gardens Conservatory delivers a whiff of nature any time of year: even if it's 10 degrees below freezing. Founded in 1858, the 16,000-square-foot greenhouse inside Allan Gardens park is home to hundreds of plants from around the globe, including tropical orchids, palms, banana trees, and jade vine. There are benches where you can pass an afternoon with a book, or you can opt for a paid tour to learn more about flora you likely won’t find in the wild anywhere in Canada."
"Allan Gardens is among Toronto's major tourist attractions and is one of its oldest parks. George Allan, who was a prominent politician and cultural leader, donated this five-acre parcel of land to the city in 1858. One of the most beautiful flower conservatorieswas built in the middle of the park and today attracts crowds with its vast collection of exotic plants and popular annual flower shows."
"Designated as a national historical site, RBG is revered world-wide for its extensive 400 acres of display gardens. What makes RBG unique is that it also protects and stewards over 2300 acres of environmentally sensitive lands and diverse ecosystems that connect the Niagara escarpment to Lake Ontario."
"The 6.5-hectare park is one of the best parks to visit in Toronto. The place provides an Olympic-size public swimming pool and tennis courts. Besides having a beachfront fire pit on winter weekends or enjoying ice-skating in the ice-skating rink, is no less than a divine pleasure."
"Kew-Balmy is located in Toronto on Queen Street E, next to Woodbine Beach. Where Woodbine is bustling, Kew-Balmy is has a more laid-back vibe. This beach is smaller than Woodbine but is perfect for getting away from busy crowds while still being in the city."
"If you have a dog, you may want to check out the off-leash dog park at Kew-Balmy Beach. Otherwise, this beach is a great way to spend the day because it offers a nice boardwalk to traverse and plenty of sand to spread out on."
"Formerly known as Hamilton Place, the FirstOntario Concert Hall and the Art Gallery of Hamilton are situated in Commonwealth Square, directly across from City Hall. The Concert Hall was completed in 1973 and Art Gallery was completed in 1977. Architect Trevor Garwood-Jones designed both buildings in the late modern brutalist style, though the AGH received a contemporary facelift and some interior work by KPMB Architects in 2005."
"One of the oldest public galleries in Canada, the Art Gallery of Hamilton is a delight to every art connoisseur. Home to about10,000 works of art, the gallery sees a huge number of visitors every year. Showcasing mainly Canadian contemporary, historical and European art, the art gallery’s collection is one of the most massive in the country."
"Source: Photo by user Nhl4hamilton used under PUBLIC DOMAIN. This is the 3rd largest gallery in the country and it has a collection of over 10,000 artworks. The Art Gallery of Hamilton features different exhibits every six months, and have programs for families and kids."
"Home to all kinds of interesting and interactive exhibits, the excellent Ontario Science Centre can be found just fifteen minutes’ drive northeast of the center. A fun, family-friendly place to visit, it has plenty of hands-on activities and experiments that shine a light on the fields of science and technology. Since being established in 1969, it has been a firm favorite with adults and children alike due to its informative yet engaging displays and live demonstrations."
"Visiting the Ontario Science Centre is a great way to connect with your inner Bill Nye, the Science Guy. Even kids who don't seem keen on science will be enthralled by over 800 interactive exhibits. This museum of science is designed to spark curiosity and even spark you with high-voltage electricity to make your hair stand on end."