Toronto 
Get ready for the holidays in Toronto with one of the best possible ways: food! Within the city, there are new places to dine and enjoy a cocktail during the holiday or Christmas break.
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Over the last couple of months, Toronto celebrated the grand opening of fine dining restaurants, cafes, and casual spots, to give you a wide array of new delicious options.
Plus, there will be a few holiday-themed dining events to mark on your calendars as well. This includes the month-long holiday pop-up bars in Toronto with festive cocktails and meal specials, or the Christmas meals available for the 24, 25, 31, or January 1st!
Public Gardens
Get your reservation at Toronto’s new Public Gardens rooftop bar and restaurant and the city’s newest spot for Italian cuisine. The food, more specifically, takes inspiration from Italian American dishes you’d find around New York City- think hearty pizzas and pasta. Indulge in it all, plus a list of craft cocktails, in this new cozy space, year-round.
Where: 577 King Street West, Toronto
Dia Restaurant and Lounge
The new Dia Restaurant and Lounge near the Yorkville neighbourhood promises guests an exceptional culinary experience. From the décor and atmosphere to the menu of fine drinks and cuisine, Dia Restaurant and Lounge have tried to capture all the best parts of Toronto! The new spot is open all day with a breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert menus, plus kids’ choices and vegan options for each meal.
Where: 387 Bloor St. E
aKin
Find more incredible culinary experiences through one of Toronto’s newest gourmet Asian restaurants: aKin! The new restaurant offers a menu of modern Asian cuisine and wants diners to expect a journey through new and innovative flavours inspired by traditional Asian plates. Diners can do so through a blind tasting menu, too, in order to get the best of aKin during your visit.
Where: 51 Colborne St.
Jade Yorkville
The unique dining experience from Toronto’s new Jade restaurant offers a chance to experience a culinary fusion of French and Asian cuisine. The fine dining restaurant in Yorkville has a menu of masterfully and thoughtfully curated ingredients and items. Enjoy these unique blends and combinations through dishes like steak frites, short ribs, or black truffle risotto.
Where: 137 Avenue Rd.
L’Avenue
This past fall, Toronto received the first L’Avenue restaurant to open outside of Quebec. L’Avenue (in The Well) serves up an all-day brunch menu, as well as separate lunch and dinner menus. It is a menu which offers something for everyone with a variety of plates with fusion cuisine, classic Canadian favourites, and a delicious array of desserts.
Where: 433 Wellington St W
Edna + Vita
Toronto’s new Italian ristorante, Edna + Vita, accept both reservations and walk-in guests when it comes to enjoying their menu meals fit for the holidays. Edna + Vita serve lunch and dinner through dishes like fresh starters and antipasti, homemade pastas (including gluten-free substitutes), pizzas (including gluten-free crust), main dishes, and delectable desserts.
Where: 77 Adelaide Street W
Stella’s Kitchen
Book your family a table with Toronto’s new Stella’s Kitchen to indulge in handcrafted Italian cuisine this Christmas. Stella’s Kitchen provide an upscale diner experience with touches of Italian inspiration decorating the cozy dining space. And exclusive for dine-in guests, Stella’s offer Happy Hour specials from 3-5pm, and 9pm-close. Happy Hour specials include deals on cocktails, beers, pizza, and appetizers.
Where: 182 Dupont Street
Laudurée Café Yorkville
This will not be the first Laurdurée Café to open in Toronto. However, the Parisian boutique tea salon chain assures a new experience through every café. This is a perfect place to consider for an afternoon of tea and snacks with a loved one, or for those holiday desserts. Each tea salon also has a small shop of off-sale items, perfect for some last-minute gifts.
Where: 162 Cumberland St.
Holiday Pop-up Bars
Getting into the holiday spirit is a lot easier with the help of these holiday and Christmas po-up bars around Toronto. These experiences include festive drink and food menus under the warm holiday lights and Christmas décor.
- Miracle Toronto (12 Sousa Mendes St. W; November 15-December 31)
- Ginger’s Cocktail Bar (12 Sousa Mendes St.; November 15-December 24)
- Giggly Christmas (1369 Dundas St. W; November 19, 2024)
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Café Belém
Café Belém is now open on College Street! And after only a couple of weeks with their doors open, the new Toronto café is creating plenty of buzz around their handmade Portuguese pastries. Along with the baked goods, Café Belem can satisfy all your caffeine cravings, provide different savoury treats, and send you off with goodies to take home!
Where: 546 College St.
