Toronto 
Fill your calendar this fall with brunch, lunch, dinner, and drink dates! The recent restaurant openings around Toronto offer a place to meet or gather for all of the above meals and offer new places to celebrate over the holidays.
It was a busy fall so far when it comes to new eateries and cafes in the city. Dine around Toronto this fall to uncover new cafes, international cuisine, the return of old favourites, casual dining, or upscale and gourmet dining.
These new Toronto restaurants all create perfect reasons to get out for Thanksgiving weekend; plus, several places around Toronto have weekend Thanksgiving dinner or brunch specials.
Lahore Tikka House
If you were missing Toronto’s Lahore Tikka House during the iconic restaurant’s unfortunate absence, then worry no more; Lahore Tikka House is back and celebrated their re-grand opening in mid-September. Many consider the Lahore Tikka House as the go-to and best of Pakistani cuisine in the city. Visit their renovated location to taste for yourself!
Where: 1365 Gerrard St E
Barba
There are a few reasons as to why Toronto’s newest authentic Mediterranean restaurant is receiving rave 5-star reviews. First, the new Barba restaurant and wine bar offer diners a totally comfy and laid back environment for enjoying dinner or drinks. And speaking of drinks, the menu of small bites is all thoughtfully paired with suggested drinks. Last but not least, the menu of Turkish-inspired dishes covers a variety of culinary tastes or preferences.
Where: 19 Duncan St.
Manita
Café by day, restaurant and lively bar with live music at night. This is what diners have come to expect from the Manita in Ossington and can also expect from their brand new location in Rosedale. Expect this, plus Manita’s menus of hearty lunch items, light and airy pastries, café drinks, and photo-worthy brunch plates.
Where: 1164 Yonge St.
General Public
For those in need of exciting Thanksgiving plans, may we suggest the brand new General Public restaurant? This warm and inviting new dining room provides enough space for larger groups to get together and share from the raw bar, smaller plates, or larger plates. Those larger plates are served as individual entrees; but with options like halibut, roast chicken, or surf and turf, it will be tempting to share and taste around the table.
Where: 201 Geary Ave.
Jade Yorkville
The unique dining experience from Toronto’s new Jade restaurant offers a chance to experience a culinary fusion of Frech and Asian cuisine. The fine dining restaurant in Yorkville have a menu of masterfully and thoughtfully curated ingredients and items. Enjoy these unique blends and combinations through dishes like steak frites, short rib, or black truffle risotto.
Where: 137 Avenue Rd.
L’Avenue
This Montreal and Quebec staple recently opened their first location outside of the province. And they chose the heart of Toronto for that first shop. L’Avenue are now open at The Well with all day brunch, plus lunch and dinner menus. And while they are known for their hearty brunch meals, L’Avenue also offer a great selection of café drinks.
Where: 433 Wellington St W
Bindi’s Burgers
What was once a pop-up shop now has a permanent home inside The Monarch Tavern. Bindi’s Burgers are located on the second floor of the Tavern where you can find a menu of Indian-inspired snacks or meals. The most notable part of the menu is of course the burger selection; choose between chicken, vegetable, beef, or lamb patties.
Where: inside The Monarch Tavern 12 Clinton St.
Stella’s Kitchen
Stella’s Kitchen have been open and serving up their tasty hand-crafted pizzas for over a month now. However, they will officially party and celebrate for Stella’s grand opening on October 10th. The restaurant offers a complete diner-feel and experience from the décor and furnishings to the patio, and the diner menu.
Where: 182 Dupont Street
Thanksgiving Specials in Toronto
There is a wide array of Thanksgiving dining specials in Toronto this year. Choose between the ease of the take-home turkey dinners, an elevated three-course Thanksgiving meal, or a gourmet buffet experience.
- Gather ‘round the buffet tables at Miku Restaurant, TOCA at the Ritz, or The Old Mill.
- Enjoy a plated two or three-course dinner from spots like Velouté, Maison Selby, Luma, or The Oxley.
- Indulge in a catered Thanksgiving dinner within the comfort of home with takeout specials from Alo, Stock TC, Lakeview Diner, or Cataldi Fresh Markets.
