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 Dining with a view |
301 Front Street West Toronto, ON M5V 2T6 Canada +1 416 362 5411 http://www.cntower.ca/ |
If the measure of a view is height above the ground, then you can't top the truly astonishing panorama here. Gently revolving about two thirds of the way up the 550-meter CN Tower, you can enjoy breathtaking views and award-winning cuisine. Add flawless service and you can understand why this restaurant is booked weeks in advance. Canadian influences dominate the menu with choices such as Roast Rack of Lamb with Braised Leeks and Pork Chops in Smoked Barbecue Sauce. You can also choose from over 400 varieties of wine. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Romance and class |
4150 Yonge Street (at William Carson Crescent) Toronto, ON M2P 2C6 Canada +1 416 222 2220 http://www.aubergedupommier.com/ |
Located south of Highway 401 on Yonge Street, this former stone cutter's cottage has been transformed into one of the best restaurants in the city, specializing in French country dining. The restaurant was voted among the top 10 tables in Toronto by Gourmet magazine. From May to September, you can dine al fresco in a secluded terrace brimming over with flowers. Come winter, move inside to enjoy the wooden beams and stone fireplaces. Dishes include Rack of Lamb, Lobster Bisque, Salad Nicoise and Smoked Breast of Capon. The wine selection consists mostly of French and Californian. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cozy and romantic |
161 Harbord Street Toronto, ON M5S 1H1 Canada +1 416 961 7676 |
Located in Toronto's popular Annex area, this is one of the few restaurants in the city offering genuine Peruvian food. It features a little upstairs alcove complete with fireplace for both those moonlight tête-à-têtes and hard-nosed business luncheons. The cuisine combines a fusion of African, Spanish and Incan influences for some unique flavours. Dishes include Anticuchos (marinated and charbroiled brochettes), Parrillada Mixta (mixed grill of lamb, chicken, beef and sausage), and Parrillada Vegetariana (charbroiled assorted vegetables). The heavily South American wine list includes a Santa Carolina Reserva Familia 1997 Cabernet. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The art of fine dining |
317 Dundas Street West Art Gallery of Ontario Toronto, ON M5T 1G4 Canada +1 416 979 6612 http://www.ago.net/ |
Located in the Art Gallery of Ontario, this restaurant consists of a spacious, airy room with plenty of windows, and lots of bright light. The menu changes with each major exhibit, but whatever shows up on your plate is bound to be a work of art in itself. The meals and the table are always beautifully presented and the flavours are always market fresh. Be forewarned though that, no matter what is on the menu, it will not be at a price starving artists can afford. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The place for steak |
26 Alexander Street Toronto, ON M4Y 1B4 Canada +1 416 924 8697 / +1 416 924 8558 http://carmans.sites.toronto.com/ |
If you're looking for a great steak, this restaurant east of Yonge has your fix. Voted "One of the three best restaurants in downtown Toronto" by the New York Times, this once exclusive club has been serving customers for almost 50 years and features smart, casual dining in an elegant environment. If there's anything else on the menu, no one has noticed. Steaks such as Filet Mignon, Sirloin, and Rib-eye are one pound apiece, drenched in garlic, seared crispy on the outside, and pink and juicy on the inside. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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An Italian Beauty |
602 College Street Toronto, ON M6G 1B4 Canada +1 416 535 1489 http://www.cocolezzone.com |
On College Street, in Toronto's Little Italy, this upscale restaurant attracts those seeking a warm, gentle atmosphere and great Italian food. With a contrasting bright blue façade, this eatery is hard to miss. Inside, a classical music soundtrack against subtle lighting adds to the proposing ambience and engaging décor. Open just for dinner, the menu is strictly Italian. Pasta dishes include Fusilli with Chicken in a Pesto Cream Sauce, or try a delicate Rack of Lamb with the mandatory side of mint. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Romancing in style |
501 Davenport Road Toronto, ON M4V 1B8 Canada +1 416 923 2604 http://cornerhouse.sites.toron... |
Looking for an intimate place to pop the question? Or maybe you need to throw a private party for an unsuspecting friend? This upscale yet intimate restaurant can provide that and more. Actually a house converted into a restaurant, there are five separate rooms here with four or five tables in each. Ex-Jump chef Herbert Barnsteiner, a 25-year veteran of the Toronto culinary wars, features an eclectic range of cuisines from Wild Mushroom Risotto to Provimi Veal Sweetbread. There's also a four-course tasting menu. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Posh luxury is back |
18 St Thomas St (at Bloor Street West) Toronto, ON M5S 3E7 Canada +1 416 971 9666 http://www.windsorarmshotel.com/ |
Closed for most of the 1990s, this grand dame of Toronto high society, located in the Windsor Arms Hotel, is back in all its glamour and glory. Here you can catch a glimpse of the numerous stars in town, propose surrounded by luxury and beautiful people, or impress that VIP client. Dishes include rack of lamb with roasted saddle (CAD34), cornish hen (CAD23) and seared yellowfin tuna (CAD29). For the high-roller, there's always the Beluga caviar at CAD110 for 30 grams! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fountains and chandeliers |
700 University Avenue Toronto, ON M5G 1Z5 Canada +1 416 595 0700 http://www.erlsbistro.com/ |
Located in the Hydro Place building just south of College, this resto-bar-bistro offers upscale-casual dining; for a business luncheon, get-together among friends or romantic interlude. The 140-seat dining area features ceramic floors, pillars and chandeliers. Aside from a pool table in the bar area, there's also a private smoking room for a good stogie, brandy and game of darts. The menu is an eclectic mix of Mediterranean, Continental and Italian. Featured are grills, chicken, Pasta, Pizza, Steak and Veal. There's also a good selection of wines. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Luxurious dining |
504 Jarvis Street Toronto, ON M4Y 2H6 Canada +1 416 922 5811 http://www.thegooderhamhouse.com/ |
Nestled in a 120-year-old historical building, Angelini's Restaurant has been around for decades. The décor is elegant and romantic and makes for a perfect relaxed evening. If you want to make it even more special, just take a seat outside, in the patio by the summer flowers and beautiful trees. The patio can also accommodate parties and small weddings. They have stylish private rooms and plenty of parking spaces. Angelini's serves up authentic and delectable Italian and Continental fare. The staff and the chef will make you feel like royalty and make you want to come back for more. Even if it is a tad heavy on your wallet, it's worth every penny! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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French and European flair |
Rosenstraße 16/17 Toronto, ON 10178 Canada +1 416 322 0487 http://www.herbsrestaurant.com/ |
Located just north of Lawrence on Yonge and close to the Toronto Centre for the Arts, this uptown upscale restaurant offers a mix of French-European cuisine in a bright and lively ambience. Everything's cheerful and summery here with printed floral tablecloths and the potted herbs which give this restaurant its name. The cuisine offers a mix of French-European including chicken, pasta, steak, lamb, seafood and game. This is followed by the made-from-scratch desserts. There's also a heart-wise and vegetarian-friendly menu. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Shopping and business hub |
55 Bloor St West (at Bay Street) Toronto, ON M4W 1A5 Canada +1 416 962 3355 http://retail.manulifecentre.com |
This "modern-living centre" offers an arcade of shops and restaurants open to all and an apartment complex above for people to live in the downtown area at the corner of Bloor and Bay. With bookstores, wine shops and a variety of stores geared for urban living, the shopping concourse has something for everyone. Also worth enjoying is the Panorama lounge and restaurant, on the 51st floor with a view of the city that is second to none. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The spot for romance |
111 King Street East (at Church Street) Toronto, ON M5C 1G6 Canada +1 416 366 8191 http://www.lamaquette.com/ |
Described as the most romantic restaurant in Toronto, you'd be hard pressed to get a reservation for Valentine's Day. This intimate space, just east of Yonge, boasts vaulted ceilings, intimate lighting, a fireplace, fresh flowers springing from every possible place and a solarium where you can be entranced by a waterfall. A wide-ranging menu includes Duck glazed with Sour Cherries, Beef Tenderloin in a French Sauce, and several rich pasta and seafood combinations. For those who just hate decisions, the prix fixe dinner (CAD30) makes it easy. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Bistro cuisine at its best |
315 King Street West Toronto, ON M5V 1J5 Canada +1 416 591 8600 http://www.marcels.com/ |
Above Le Saint Tropez in the downtown area, this restaurant features authentic cuisine in an atmosphere that makes you feel as if Southern France had been brought to Toronto. The ambience is French bistro but the food is much more, making it the perfect place for either a light lunch or a full-course evening. Creations of the house include Omelettes du Jour and Pheasant Terrine. Dinner specialties include a Roast Lamb Tenderloin and Mixed Seafood in Pernod. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Paris in the air |
51 St. Nicholas Street Toronto, ON M4Y 1W6 Canada +1 416 921 9226 / +1 866 211 6255 http://www.matignon.ca/ |
Located in a three-level residential-style space just minutes from Toronto's Yorkville district, this French restaurant prides itself on treating customers with unassuming yet gentle grace. Featured is a cozy fireplace in a warm and friendly environment. The menu celebrates the best of French cuisine without the pretension: Pan-Seared Chicken, Scalloped Salmon, Roast Rack of Lamb with Mustard or simply a 6oz New-York-style Steak with Fries. The best deal and a good introduction to French food would be the prix fixe dinner (including appetizer and dessert). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Exotic dishes, sleek surroundings |
2537 Yonge Street Toronto, ON M4P 2H9 Canada +1 416 487 4897 http://www.north44restaurant.com/ |
For an unrivalled dining experience, try this ultramodern and glamorous uptown spot offering an eclectic range of culinary cultures. The food itself mirrors the unique décor with a fusion of Italian and Asian cuisine. The restaurant, which is located in the Yonge and Eglinton area and named after the city's latitude, was picked as the best in town by Gourmet magazine. Try star chef Mark McEwan's specialties, such as Roasted Venison Loin or Seared Halibut Baked in Banana Leaf. Renowned desserts include a Pumpkin Tart with Pecan Praline and Caramel. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sumptuous dinner with a view |
55 Bloor St W (51st Floor) Toronto, ON M4W 1A5 Canada +1 416 967 0000 http://www.eatertainment.com/r... |
As its name suggests, this restaurant is known for its incredible city view. Located on the 51st floor of the Manulife Centre, the exclusive dining spot caters to the business and hotel crowd who don't mind paying extra for the experience. Two patios on both sides of the restaurant provide one with a seat above the hustle of Bloor and Bay Streets. The menu is a pricy selection of high-scale appetizers, including standard offerings as Spring Rolls to the more bizarre Ostrich Fillet with Kiwi Chutney. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Water water everywhere |
245 Queen's Quay West Toronto, ON M5K 2K9 Canada +1 416 203 1440 http://www.pier4rest.com/ |
Located across from the Pier Museum on the waterfront (and surrounded on three sides by water), this restaurant has been a popular stop-over since 1978. The theme is definitely marine with nets, lobster traps, rattan chairs and shipping crates. The Pier 4 Patio is right on the wharf, so you had better have your water wings handy. This designated heritage site restaurant features seafood specialties including live lobster, and landlubber grub like steak, chicken, ribs and burgers. There is also Wallymagoo's Marine Bar with the 'World's Greatest Pizza'. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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That personal touch |
Near Royal Alexandria & Princess of Wales Theatres & Roy ThompsonHall Toronto, ON M5H 1X6 Canada +1 416 977 1040 http://www.pieros.ca/ |
The personal touches are what make this Adelaide West fixture such a unique dining experience: from a wandering owner who meets his guests, to the complimentary taxi ride from most major downtown hotels. Voted most romantic restaurant by 'Where Magazine', this is a great place for that special evening. The menu has a full selection of appetizers, salads, fish (Zuppa di Pesca), chicken and veal done with many fruit sauce variations. Dishes include Spaghetti Carbonara, Piccata di Vitello al Limone (veal in white wine and lemon) and Grilled Chicken with Sambuco and Citrus Sauce. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Taste of southern France |
12 Amelia Street (At Wellesley) Toronto, ON M4X 1E1 Canada +1 416 924 9901 http://www.provencerestaurant.... |
Located in Toronto's Old Cabbagetown, this restaurant offers the ambience and taste of the South of France under the masterful guidance of Chef Pascal Ribreau. The decor recreates a sunny day in Provence, with yellow walls, herbs and trees. And, for warm days, the entire front facade opens up onto the street for an indoor-outdoor terrace. There is a prix fixe menu with a Vine Tomato Salad followed by Beef Tenderloin and dessert. Or you can order the gastronomic dinner, consisting of a six-to-seven course meal that includes slighter portions from the general menu. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Romantic rooftop patio |
115 Yorkville Ave (At Avenue Road) Toronto, ON M5R 1C1 Canada +1 416 968 9429 http://remys.sites.toronto.com/ |
Located at the epicentre of the Yorkville shopping district, this restaurant is perfect either for lunch on the 300-seat second level patio or for after-hours dining in the more formal dining room. Lunch consists of a full board of sandwiches, perogies and seafood appetizers. Dinner is a selection of chicken, veal, beef and seafood combinations. Pasta is well represented, including fettuccine with smoked chicken served in a white wine cream sauce (CAD12.75). This prime choice for daytime tourists and business folk turns into a frenzied club scene for the late night prowling of the young and the restless. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Friendly Italian dining |
901 Lawrence Avenue West Columbus Centre Toronto, ON M6A 1C3 Canada +1 416 789 5555 http://www.villacharities.com/ |
It's worth the trek north to this restaurant, which is located in the Columbus Centre, Toronto's most important Italian-Canadian cultural facility. The setting is romantic in this 125-seat restaurant with its soft dark woods, white-linen tables and high-backed chairs. Dishes include an appetizer of Steamed Mussels in lemon, Wine and Herb Broth, and Risotto with grilled radicchio and roasted peppers. A house specialty is the Drodetto di Pesce for two, a tantalizing mixture of seafood steamed in white wine, fresh tomato, herbs and olive oil. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Flavours of Provence |
315 King Street West Toronto, ON M5V 1J5 Canada +1 416 591 3600 http://www.lesainttropez.com/ |
Located in the theatre district, this restaurant shares digs with another French establishment, Marcel's. The atmosphere here is light and lively; Marcel's upstairs is more sophisticated. Renowned Chef-owner Fabien Siebert has done a great job of bringing Toronto the flavours of his native Provence. Lunch specials include a Gnocchi Provençal with Rratatouille and Goat Cheese, Gourmet Sausages and a great Steak Frites. For dinner, there's Chicken Stuffed with Goat Cheese and Spinach, Medallions of Pork Tenderloin in a Calvados Sauce and the same Steak-Frites, this time with five Peppercorn Sauce. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Taste of Italy in Yorkville |
116 Avenue Road Toronto, ON M5R 2H4 Canada +1 416 962 1110 http://www.spuntini.ca/ |
Located in Yorkville village and within walking distance of a half-dozen hotels and city attractions, this restaurant features a taste of authentic Italian cuisine—like taking a trip to the fabled peninsula without the cost of purchasing a ticket. It's an ideal place for that weekday business luncheon or that evening romantic rendezvous. House specialties include Homemade Pasta and pizza. Mains include Pollo Cremoso, Vitello Cleopatra (veal with shiitake and Portobello mushrooms and gorgonzola), Grilled Squid and Grilled Rack of Lamb. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Surrounded by romance |
338 Jarvis Street (at Carlton Street) Toronto, ON M4Y 2G6 Canada +1 416 966 6688 http://www.thaijasmine.ca/ |
Located on the edge of Cabbagetown, this restaurant offers authentic Thai food at reasonable prices. Unusual for an Asian restaurant, the setting is an old Victorian home. But the combination works, as this restaurant has won Dining Out magazine's Gold Seal of Achievement Certificate. Fireplaces bookend the warm and cozy room with its light-brown walls, hanging plants, potted flowers and Thai prints. Main dishes include Green Curry Chicken, Green Bean Pork and Red Curry Shrimp. Or try one of the Thai Spring Roll appetizers. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Intimate Italian |
41 Clinton Street Toronto, ON M6J 2N9 Canada +1 416 533 9619 |
Located in the heart of Little Italy, this intimate Italian bistro is a favourite with the dining elite of Toronto. Chef Eugenia Barato spins an upscale cuisine of pasta, seafood, lamb and steak into wonderful entrées seasoned with a dash of the neighbourhood. Inventive appetizers such as Grilled Octopus or Camembert Wrapped in Parma Prosciutto give way to Linguine with Oven-roasted Tomatoes and Shrimp, and Grilled Tuna surrounded by Fresh Vegetables. Review © 2007, Wcities |
