Blu Ristorante

Name: Blu Ristorante
Address: 90 Avenue Rd, Toronto, ON, Canada, M5R 2H2
Telephone: (416) 921-1471
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

2660 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

Top tags:

INDOOR DINNING NOW AVAILABLE, BLU WILL ALSO BE OPERATING ITS HEATED, COVERED PATIO, BLANKETS AVAILABLE,
100 Most Romantic Restaurants In Canada- open table 2020 & 2018
Top 100 Italian restaurants in Canada 2017
Top 100 restaurants in Canada and 50 Most romantic restaurants also in Canada on Open Table 2016, 2021
Blu is an Italian restaurant based on authentic classic cuisine, yet, contemporary created by executive Chef; Eric Bucher

Victorian Building with two floors of dining space and large side and front patio. Tastefully designed to host your special event, romantic dinner, corporate buyout or a celebration of any sort. Coupled with genuine caring service & stunning ambiance.

Dinner is enhanced by the soothing live music on Sundays. Pianist/singer, guitarist/singer. Enjoy impeccable service for intimate dining or for large private parties up to 130 guests. Private rooms also available.
Blu has become a staple restaurant in Toronto over the last 14 years of operations

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Apr 1, 2023

10:30 p.m.

Booked 22 times today

Private dining

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Italian, Modern European, Mediterranean
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:30 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(416) 921-1471
Website
http://www.bluristorante.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Eric Bucher
Private party facilities
Conveniently located in stylish Yorkville, Blu Ristorante offers a selection of specialized amenities to suit your specific event needs, whether it’s enjoying cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in our spacious wine bar or intimate dining in the main dining room.
Private party contact
Alfredo Rodriguez: (877) 281-4855

Location
90 Avenue Rd, Toronto, ON M5R 2H2
Neighbourhood
Yorkville
Cross Street
Avenue Road and Yorkville Avenue
Parking Details
Green P Parking at 55 Avenue Road, Right beside Wholefoods. Also there is parking on side streets and on Avenue Road.
Public Transit
5 Minute walk to Bay Subway Station, Museum Subway Station, and St.George Subway Station.
Entertainment
Live music Friday and Saturday. Soft contemporary music with a jazz feel. Allowing diners to enjoy live music and dinner conversation. Varied artists. Please visit our website for more detailed information www.bluristorante.com
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Zuppa del Giorno$11.00
Marinated Olives$10.00
with Rosemary, Garlic, Orange Infused
Truffled Beef Carpaccio$22.00
Crispy Capers, Parmigiano, Crostini, House Pickles
Grilled Calamari$23.00
Pepperonata, Olives, Capers, Balsamic reduction, Mixed Greens
Ahi Tuna Tartar$22.00
Saffron Leek Fonduta, Roasted Pistachio, Lemon Aioli, Sweet Potato Chips, Sesame Vinaigrette
Eggplant Caponata$18.00
Goat Cheese, Basil, Balsamic Reduction, Crostini

Insalata

Arugula$16.00
Pecorino Cheese, Cucumber, Blueberry, Balsamic Reduction, Raspberry Vinaigrette
Artisan Lettuce$17.00
Crispy Prosciutto, Capers, Croutons, Caesar Dressing, Parmesan Chip
Burrata$21.00
Balsamic Pearls. Salsa Verde, Ontario Heirloom Tomato, Pumpkin Seeds
Ontario Pear$18.00
Roasted Beets, Goat Cheese, Frisee, Candied Walnuts, Tree Nut Vinaigrette

Pasta e Risotti

Gluten Free Pasta Available

Classic Tagliatelle Bolognese$28.00
Tomato Braised Beef Cheek Ragu$29.00
Wild Mushrooms, Sweet Potato & Ricotta Gnocchi, Fresh Basil
Roasted Butternut Squash Ravioli$33.00
Gorgonzola, Balsamic Reduction, Brown Butter, Crispy Sage
Linguine$35.00
Light Tomato Sauce, Lemon, Chili, Shrimp, Calamari, Mussels
Truffled Wild Mushroom$28.00
Risotto
Zucchini Pasta$25.00
Green Pea Puree, Sundried Tomato, Kalamata Olives, Walnuts, Garlic

Piatto Principale

Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon$33.00
Heirloom Carrots, Green Beans, Parsnip Puree, Beluga Lentils & Barley, Chive Oil
Seared Rare Crusted Ahi Tuna$45.00
Honey spiced eggplant, Pineapple Chutney, Roasted Red Pepper Coulis
Woodfire Grilled Australian Rack of Lamb$69.00
Green Beans, Wild Mushroom Risotto, Mushroom Veal Jus
Oven Roasted Chicken Supreme$30.00
Heirloom Carrot, Green Bean, Parsnip Puree, Fried Chickpea, Gooseberry Chicken Jus
Woodfire Grilled 12oz AAA Ribeye$55.00
Heirloom Carrots, Green Beans, Sweet Potato Gratin, Mushroom Veal jus

Sides

Truffled Roasted Mushrooms$15.00
Sweet Potato Ricotta Gnocchi$15.00
Sweet Potato Truffled Gratin$15.00
Zucchini Fritters with Lemon Aioli$15.00
Heirloom Green Beans, Garlic, Oregano$15.00

Dessert

Tiramisu$16.00
Berry Coulis
Biscotti of the Day$8.00
Panna Cotta$15.00
lime & basil
Blu Chocolate Cake$18.00
Chocolate Sauce, Caramel Sauce, Fresh Berries, Vanilla Gelato (Please allow up to 15 min as we bake them to order)
Ice Cream & Gelato Trio$15.00

What 2,660 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Toronto
Great for live music
Toronto
Romantic

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LoCa
Las Vegas
6 reviews
vip
3.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall3food3service5ambience4
Everything was ok. Service was amazing! Overall nice.
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Sotos
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience3
The live piano player was incredibly loud (not his fault, the settings were too loud) - we couldn’t really talk to each other
E
Eric
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went for an anniversary with my partner. The service was outstanding and the recommendations from our server were spot on. The food is beyond amazing and everything was cooked to perfection. Everyone went above and beyond to make the night memorable.
A
Athas
Toronto
14 reviews
vip
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on March 20, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience3
great service. great food.
JK
JohnK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Michael was our server, he was terrific. So knowledgeable and engaging. Food was spectacular, both of us had Pasta dishes plus we split a caesar salad and tiramisu for dessert. Excellent ambience accompanied by a wonderful live pianist. We will go back, and soon! Thank you Blu Ristorante!
AS
ArtiS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great ambience food outstanding with great service and attention!
DP
DebraP
Palm Springs
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely evening with great food and very professional service!
MS
MonikaS
Toronto
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on March 14, 2023
overall3food2service3ambience3
We found the food good but not great, especially for the price. We had their vegetarian dishes.
SA
SAGA
Toronto
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday party
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing Experience as always, this was our second time coming and the food nor the service has never failed to impress us. Great for either a nice date or a group dinner.
X
Xester
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service were great.
SH
ShannonH
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Made my birthday an exceptional experience! Can't remember our server's name but they were great!
MM
MichelleM
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding service! Meals were excellent! Will definitely be going back!! Highly recommend!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday well spent. My dinner was great, food was deliciously made. I loved the woodfire rack of lamb.
c
cindym
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful staff (Michael rocks), great ambience, tremendous food and cocktails
J
Jaxx
Toronto
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and excellent service in a comfortable welcoming atmosphere. The live music was a nice enjoyable addition. The entire staff went out of their way to make this a memorable special occasion evening.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cleveland
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My #1 go-to whenever I am in Toronto! Always amazing! So so good! Their grilled octopus with pepperonata, braised meats and everything else, including the chocolate lava cake, are a 10/10! Amazing staff as well!
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Pearl
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was perfect- every dish we ordered was delicious and beautifully plated. Service was outstanding, atmosphere beautiful and calming.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The owner and GM arrange for a special table before hand. That setup an expectational evening for our family celebration. From taking checking our coats, to cocktails and apps, mains and dessert everything was delicious and service was exceptional! Thank you Alfredo and Mauricio
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 25, 2023
overall3food2service3ambience3
The server was extremely overwhelmed but really nice and professional. Our app order was missed. For mains, the duck ravioli was extremely sweet - it was almost inedible. The half rack of lamb was overpriced and under seasoned. The atmosphere, server and support staff were the best part of the experience.
m
mamashack
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We enjoyed amazing service, all of the food was delicious, our friends really loved the music and the ambience. I also really appreciate the spacing of the tables - never felt packed in even when it started filling up. 100% recommend
SK
SugarnaK
Las Vegas
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious. Live music was excellent. Service was amazing.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great restaurant with very attentive service and very high quality food preparation and presentation. Good wine list. Ravioli was superb. Will definitely return.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Our server Mauricio was very attentive and gave great service. The food was great. It’s my third time dining and I’ve noticed portions are inconsistent.
H
Hubert
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 21, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
We came in earlier than our scheduled appointment but the hostess still gave us a seat right away, which was a nice thing. The food was great (though not a lot to choose from but what we had was awesome!), the drinks were fantastic (you woull have a hard time choosing from the vast choices of wine, etc.). Price was affordable. Waiters were perfect. Overall, a great experience for us! Oh, before I forget, we celebrated my wife's birthday and they gave her a complimentary dessert. Fantastic!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on February 20, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience4
We came here to celebrate with a friend we had not seen for a long time. We knew we’d have a good time, good food, good service. Blu did not disappoint. We had a great night, thank you.
AC
AlexanderC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 20, 2023
overall3food4service3ambience5
It was a lovely environment but service was not the greatest
M
Manny
Toronto
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience5
Our first time and found this gem of a restaurant outstanding! Food was excellent, service fantastic, impressive space, we will be back !
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall2food1service4ambience4
The food was terrible. We ordered the lamb. It tasted like processed meat. It was buried in a sauce to hide the flavour. My partner ordered the ravioli. It tasted like mush buried under a sauce that didn’t even belong there. This is not real Italian food. It’s more like dog food.. I think they should fire the chef. I will never come back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience4
This was my first time dining inside instead of on the patio. The interior is beautiful and the service was great to start, but as it got busier within the next 30 minutes our table was neglected by the waiter—our waiter changed partway through the first hour). We wanted to order second drinks when we got our food but the waiter didn’t come back for so long that we just decided to go somewhere else for drinks.
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was an amazing experience, the food was really good,cooked to the exact right temperature and well seasoned. The service from our server Michael was beyond outstanding and he made our night even better. Got great seats and the ambience added to our overall experience.
PK
PaulK
Toronto
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall2food1service4ambience3
Poor food. Good service. There are lots of great restaurants in yorkville and this isn’t one of them.
l
ladybug
New York Area
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The place is beautiful. Food was very good. Live music by Igor was amazing. I would highly recommend this restaurant. Please keep up the great work.
PB
PaulB
Toronto
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Beautiful space. The service was top notch and the food was outstanding. Martinis were a wee bit expensive.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 17, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Everything was perfect . However, the food came very fast . We had our mains at the table but the wine and cocktail weren’t there . The waiter was very nice and the food amazing!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Montreal
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Well trained professional serving. It is rare to be at a restaurant and not be disturbed too many times by the servants. However, I was positively surprised to see how thoughtful the servants were when approaching our table making sure they are not disrupting the conversations. Excellent serving. Food was well presented and reasonably priced. Overall i do recommend this place for good food, good value, good ambiance, good lighting and decoration and very professional serving.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2023
overall2food2service4ambience3
valentine’s day options weren’t as good and very expensive
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2023
overall5food4service3ambience4
A great Valentines dinner. Four course meal was executed excellently.
L
Lisa
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Very beautiful place ! Wonderful live music , Great food and wine The servers were nice and friendly
PJ
PJTHEPILOT
Toronto
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience4
Everything was great. I was a bit disappointed with the service. But overall would definitely come back here again!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Extra space between tables

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Blu Ristorante is rated 4.6 stars by 2660 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Apr 1, 2023

10:30 p.m.

Booked 22 times today

90 Avenue Rd, Toronto, ON M5R 2H2

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Avenue Road and Yorkville Avenue
Neighbourhood
Yorkville
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:30 pm–10:30 pm
Cuisines
Italian, Modern European, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Parking Details
Green P Parking at 55 Avenue Road, Right beside Wholefoods. Also there is parking on side streets and on Avenue Road.
Public Transit
5 Minute walk to Bay Subway Station, Museum Subway Station, and St.George Subway Station.
Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Executive Chef
Eric Bucher
Entertainment
Live music Friday and Saturday. Soft contemporary music with a jazz feel. Allowing diners to enjoy live music and dinner conversation. Varied artists. Please visit our website for more detailed information www.bluristorante.com
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.bluristorante.com/
Phone number
(416) 921-1471
Private party facilities
Conveniently located in stylish Yorkville, Blu Ristorante offers a selection of specialized amenities to suit your specific event needs, whether it’s enjoying cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in our spacious wine bar or intimate dining in the main dining room.
Private party contact
Alfredo Rodriguez: (877) 281-4855

Blu Ristorante

Make a reservation

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Tiramisu Berry Coulis

Tiramisu

Pasta

Meats

Prosciutto di Parma

Sopprasetta

Mortadella

Beef Salami

Cacciatore

Capicola

Antipasti

Zuppa del Giorno$11.00

Marinated Olives$10.00

Truffled Beef Carpaccio$22.00

Grilled Calamari$23.00

Ahi Tuna Tartar$22.00

Eggplant Caponata$18.00

Insalata

Arugula$16.00

Artisan Lettuce$17.00

Burrata$21.00

Ontario Pear$18.00

Pasta e Risotti

Classic Tagliatelle Bolognese$28.00

Tomato Braised Beef Cheek Ragu$29.00

Roasted Butternut Squash Ravioli$33.00

Linguine$35.00

Truffled Wild Mushroom$28.00

Zucchini Pasta$25.00

Piatto Principale

Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon$33.00

Seared Rare Crusted Ahi Tuna$45.00

Woodfire Grilled Australian Rack of Lamb$69.00

Oven Roasted Chicken Supreme$30.00

Woodfire Grilled 12oz AAA Ribeye$55.00

Sides

Truffled Roasted Mushrooms$15.00

Sweet Potato Ricotta Gnocchi$15.00

Sweet Potato Truffled Gratin$15.00

Zucchini Fritters with Lemon Aioli$15.00

Heirloom Green Beans, Garlic, Oregano$15.00

Dessert

Tiramisu$16.00

Biscotti of the Day$8.00

Panna Cotta$15.00

Blu Chocolate Cake$18.00

Ice Cream & Gelato Trio$15.00

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