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11 of Toronto’s outstanding spots for celebrating special occasions

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by Jessica Huras
Updated April 27, 2023

Torontonians come from all corners of the world. So it’s only natural that the special occasion restaurants in Canada’s largest city have global sensibilities.

Celebrate a relationship milestone at a hidden French countryside escape in Midtown. Take a group gathering to a lively King West karaoke spot with Sichuan-inspired plates. For an epic birthday dinner, head to a Harbourfront Italian icon that was just awarded a MICHELIN star.

Queen City’s restaurants are ready to host your next anniversary, family reunion, or promotion. Read on for a list of Toronto's top 11 special occasion spots to book now.

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Enigma Yorkville
4.9
4.9 (415)
CAN$51 and over
European
Yorkville
About the restaurant
The dining experience at Enigma wows from start to finish. It begins with the striking interiors, lined with mosaic tiles that glitter like tiny jewels. Dishes feature seasonal ingredients, European techniques, and exquisite plating—all while showcasing chef Quinton Bennett’s passion for molecular gastronomy. The blind format tasting menu means that diners are treated to delightful surprises emerging from the restaurant’s open kitchen. Plates might include British Columbia king salmon with pickled wild coho salmon roe, Tajima wagyu with shiitake and kelp, and matcha and pistachio opera cake. Bennett’s imaginative culinary approach earned the restaurant a MICHELIN star this September.
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andrewrvip
Dined 7 days ago
Always mind-blowing food. Perfect service. Get the cocktail pairing....it's amazing!
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Christmas with Chef
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Auberge du Pommier
4.7
4.7 (5028)
CAN$51 and over
French
Midtown / Uptown
About the restaurant
This lush and quaint haven was once a pair of woodcutter’s cottages that date back to the 1860s. Today, the upscale French restaurant, a special occasion gem, remains a hidden paradise in an otherwise nondescript pocket of midtown Toronto. The rustic and homey decor is enhanced by pristine French fare that can be enjoyed a la carte or via a tasting menu. Decadent, celebration-worthy creations include Dungeness crab with celeriac consomme, sablefish with black rice, and yuzu, lemon, and white chocolate mousse for dessert.
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OpenTable Diner
Dined 4 days ago
It started off with a warm and welcoming greeting from staff along with an incredible atmosphere. My waiter was Walter, a kind and knowledgeable person, recommended what wines go good with my food. Appetizer: I had the escargot to start along with bread & butter and wine, which was an explosion of flavour. Snails taste like cooked mushrooms if anyone wants to know the texture of it. Chef also gave an amuse bush! Entree: I ordered the rib cap, it’s 5oz of heaven on a plate! Cooked and seasoned to perfection. I paired it with red wine and it did satisfy me. Dessert: after all the food, I was stuffed but could not miss out on desert so Walter brought me two small chocolates that went well with the rest of the wine. I went alone and would go again but with another person. Around $250 per person if you’re wondering. Thank you Auberge du Pommier for this incredible experience! 10/10, will come again and recommend to others.
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Baro
4.4
4.4 (1089)
CAN$30 and under
Latin American
King West
About the restaurant
The flavors of South America, from Colombia to Argentina, are on display at this fiesta of a restaurant. Baro spans four festive floors: at the ground-level dining room, order à la carte or from the chef’s recommended spread including the “big ass steak,” pollo asado (half-roasted chicken), duck chaufa, and more. After dinner, head upstairs for some cocktails in the speakeasy. The rooftop patio exudes liveliness and serves a more shareable menu, ideal for group gatherings.
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OpenTable Diner
Dined 4 days ago
Great food and good service. Was there for a birthday and really enjoyed it
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Fiesta Hour
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Canoe Restaurant and Bar
4.6
4.6 (5685)
CAN$51 and over
Contemporary Canadian
Financial District
About the restaurant
Woo someone special with the views of the Toronto skyline at this fine-dining restaurant on the 54th floor of the TD tower. Canoe, a decades-old spot that recently underwent a $2 million dollar facelift, has established itself as a special occasions stalwart. Snag a seat by the window facing the CN Tower to watch the sunset and feast on dishes that showcase Canadian-sourced ingredients. Top choices include tender wild Pacific halibut and Atlantic salmon with short rib and smoked mussel-stuffed squid. Up the ante on a special evening by choosing the seasonally rotating tasting menu and wine pairing option.
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OpenTable Dinervip
Dined 2 days ago
Best meal we have ever had!! Our #1 restaurant.
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Quetzal
4.8
4.8 (595)
CAN$51 and over
Mexican
Little Italy / College St.
About the restaurant
A 28-foot wood-fire grill is at the heart of both the menu and the space at Quetzal, a restaurant made for special birthdays and anniversaries. Quetzal recently acquired a MICHELIN star and much of the credit for the honor goes to owner Grant Van Gameren executive chef Steven Molnar, who previously worked at Bar Raval and Bar Isabel. Quetzal’s impeccable menu draws on diverse Mexican culinary influences to offer sikil pak, a Mayan pumpkin seed dip; tlayuda, a crunchy, housemade tortilla topped with chorizo; and whole sea bream with salsa roja.
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MacMvip
Dined 3 days ago
Amazing evening. Great food and service. Must try
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DASHA
4.5
4.5 (768)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Asian
King West
About the restaurant
Conceived by award-winning chef Akira Back, this sprawling space evokes the chic vibes of a Chinatown speakeasy. Dasha’s second-floor karaoke rooms are especially well-suited for celebrations. Dine on juicy Peking duck with wafer-thin crispy skin, wasabi prawns, and “millionaire” fried rice with lobster and truffle. The whimsical cocktails are also noteworthy, as is the extensive range of wines, Champagne, spirits, and beer.
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SharonG
Dined 4 days ago
Food was exceptional and did not disappoint! Service was great! There was a birthday card on the table when I arrived with best wishes from the Dasha team (nice touch!). The drinks were amazing! The Red Dragon is a must try!!!! I had 3! Dasha is definitely on the list of revisit restaurants. Can't wait to return on a Sunday for bottomless bites!
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Don Alfonso 1890
4.7
4.7 (1734)
CAN$51 and over
Contemporary Italian
Harbourfront
About the restaurant
Don Alfonso’s original MICHELIN-starred location on Italy’s Amalfi Coast is headed by acclaimed chefs Alfonso and Ernesto Iaccarino. The restaurant’s celebrated Toronto outpost was recently recognized with its own MICHELIN star. With its luxurious dining room, sophisticated Mediterranean menu, and much-lauded tasting menu, Don Alfonso 1890 delivers everything you could ask for on a celebratory night out. Views dazzle diners from all sides: the Toronto skyline charms from the floor-to-ceiling windows; in the open kitchen, spot executive chef Daniele Corona artfully preparing dishes such as seared Quebec Muscovy duck breast and risotto with veal shank and Iranian saffron broth.
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StanR
Dined 2 days ago
Next level food and service. A culinary experience.
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LOUIX LOUIS
4.5
4.5 (2085)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Contemporary American
Financial District
About the restaurant
This restaurant, ideal for a splashy night out, is unabashedly luxe with its gilded accents, whiskey-inspired ceiling mural, and pristine marble bar. On the 31st floor of The St. Regis hotel, the space exudes opulence and the dishes follow suit. The food is a modernist blend of new French and American cuisines, displayed in plates such as burrata with roasted apricot, wagyu steak with parsley and garlic fingerling potatoes, and whole truffle chicken served two ways with truffle jus. Saving room for dessert is a requirement here: the 13-layer chocolate cake with hazelnut praline buttercream, is a straight-up show stopper.
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MatthewBvip
Dined 2 days ago
My first visit to Louix Louis, so I was pleasantly surprised to find out it was on the 31st floor! Great views! Friendly and professional service, includes coat room. Creative cocktails and a great wine list. Food service was prompt and serving sizes were appropriate. Great for business meetings or night out with your significant other. Definitely on my list for another visit.
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Osteria Giulia
4.7
4.7 (656)
CAN$51 and over
Italian
Yorkville
About the restaurant
After perfecting their refined approach to Italian cuisine through previous ventures such as Giulietta, executive chef Rob Rossi and restaurateur David Minicucci received a MICHELIN nod for their latest restaurant, Osteria Giulia. The two bring elegance to both Giulia’s menu and interiors (light-filled, lots of clean lines) with delicate northern Italian dishes including burrata drizzled with asfodelo honey and hand-braided pasta with wild squid and bay scallops. Drinks are as delicious as the food—another reason why this spot deserves a place on your special occasions list. Osteria Giulia offers a lengthy list of top-notch Italian wines and expertly executed cocktails that draw influence from the flavors of the Italian countryside.
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OpenTable Diner
Dined 3 days ago
Exceptional experience. Service, food, ambiance were all excellent. We will be back.
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Convivio Family Style Menu
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Yukashi Japanese Cuisine
5.0
5 (297)
CAN$51 and over
Japanese
Yonge–Eglinton
About the restaurant
Yukashi has flown under the radar since quietly opening in 2018. But thanks to a recent star from MICHELIN, flocks will now head to this Japanese stunner. Led by chef Daisuke Izutsu, who cooked for the Japanese royal family, among other world leaders and celebrities, Yukashi is a hushed spot ideal for intimate occasions. Izutsu’s nine-course tasting menu celebrates seasonality, and he pays as much attention to plating as he does to ingredient selection, resulting in visually striking dishes with layers of rich, nuanced flavors.
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OpenTable Diner
Dined 7 days ago
The chef was charismatic and all the food was mind blowing
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Library Bar - Fairmont Royal York
4.7
4.7 (586)
CAN$30 and under
Unspecified
Financial District
About the restaurant
Set in the Fairmont Royal York hotel (one of Toronto’s grandest dames), the Library Bar regained its status as an iconic celebration spot after a 2021 makeover. Overflowing with the rich textures of velvet, marble, and leather, the Art Deco interiors nod to the hotel’s heritage. The refreshed food menu also pays homage to the Fairmont’s origins with nostalgic dishes such as chicken liver pâté and cape d’or salmon with beluga lentils. The Birdbath Martini is a must-order: made with gin or vodka distilled exclusively for the hotel and served tableside with pickled red onions and olives, it’s a cocktail that amplifies any special occasion.
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LaceyE
Dined on Jan 1, 2023
Our service was quick and polite and the food and drinks were amazing! Would definitely go back

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