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DaiLo

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CAN$51 and over
Asian
503 College St, Toronto, ON M6G 1A5

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Neighborhood gem
Offering modern Asian cuisine through a la carte and unique multi-course tasting menus by Chef Nick Liu.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Nick Liu

From the OpenTable editors: From the food to the ambiance, DaiLo is bold and buzzy. Chef-owner Nick Liu blends French cooking techniques with his Chinese heritage to create playful dishes while showcasing serious culinary chops. The hip space attracts a lively crowd for nights that begin with dinner at DaiLo and end at its upstairs cocktail bar, Lopan.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Chinese, Contemporary Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Available
  • Private party facilities
    At DaiLo, we believe eating well is a fundamental part of living well, and how we cook, reflects how we live. Thoughtful and high quality ingredients lead to better lives and more delicious meals. Our New Asian Cuisine is predominantly Chinese fare but it follows the French tradition.
  • Neighborhood
    Little Italy / College St.
  • Cross street
    College and Bathurst
  • Parking details
    Plenty of parking on Palmerston and College.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

  • Demonchef x Ninjachef Dinner Event

    CA$188.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jul 20, 2025 only
    Experience a special collaboration between two Chefs featuring an 8-course tasting menu with optional wine pairings. Chef Alvin "Demonchef" Leung - With his trademark colour-streaked hair and sunglasses, chef Alvin Leung has blazed a trail of his own in the culinary arts. The charismatic Leung’s humorous wit and personality has established him as a global celebrity chef. The self-proclaimed ‘Demon Chef’ - the Chinese characters for which are tattooed on his arm – is one of only two rare self-taught chefs to achieve a 3 Michelin star status for his establishment. As the chef-patron of Bo Innovation – The Hong Kong Story, his unique ‘X- treme Chinese’ cuisine reinvents centuries-old ingredients and traditional recipes with modern techniques and flavours, delivering novel dishes in tune with contemporary palates. He is a judge on Masterchef Canada. Chef Nick Liu - As Executive Chef and Partner at the critically acclaimed DaiLo in Toronto, Nick has become known for his delicate fusion of bold Asian flavors and traditional French techniques. His commitment to sustainability shines through in his support of local farmers and businesses, as well as his love of sourcing and foraging local ingredients.In addition to his culinary expertise, Chef Liu is a TEDx speaker, TV personality (including appearances on Iron Chef Canada), and a passionate advocate for diversity in the culinary world.

What 1,517 people are saying

DaiLo reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Asian

  • Toronto

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
DaiLo offers a vibrant dining experience with "spectacular dishes" and "creative cocktails." The restaurant is celebrated for its "highly recommended" tasting menu, featuring inventive Asian fusion cuisine. Guests appreciate the "super friendly" staff and the "phenomenal" service, making each visit memorable and inviting.
1,517 Reviews
  1. min

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience. The food was amazing and the drinks were sooooooo good. I got the tom yum booze and it was so refreshing. The food was so flavorful and the service was amazing!!!! I would definitely return!

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  2. Nya

    Toronto / Ontario2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Connor and Tom made my boyfriends birthday special and we’re super friendly. Will definitely come back.

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  3. Shona

    Brighton3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible variety of food, so accommodating for dietaries (we did the tasting menu and I am pesce, my husband is not), the staff were unbelievably friendly. Can’t recommend highly enough.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I enjoyed every course on their "DaiLo's Choice" menu! Beautifully plated, rich and well-balanced. It was a lot of food and we ended up taking some home. Friendly, quick service, too.

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  5. Chun Lok

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Impressive reinterpretation of Hakka and Southeast Asian cuisine and delivering a multitude of flavours.

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  6. Candice

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for the opening day of summerlicious. The menu is just amazing. The drinks were so tasty. Definitely coming back

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  7. Maria

    Toronto / Ontario5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were there for Summerlicious and all dishes they served were scrumptious. Service was prompt, allowed me time to talk to my date. We'll be back.

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  8. Hendrick

    Toronto / Ontario2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My third time being here, and definitely not my last! The food was spectacular as always, and David - as well as the other staff members - made us feel very welcome! Thank you!

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  9. Suzi

    Toronto / Ontario3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    from beginning to end felt welcome, taken care of with knowledge, humour, care, whether from the chef’s heart and hand to the staff at the front David McDonald is a treasure, great spirit ! Despite being busy he made sure we had a good time what can I say about the food ? really have no words to describe what happens to the heart and head when you eat DaiLo bites

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  10. Cathy

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very tasty food. Outstanding service. Just expensive.

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FAQs

DaiLo is rated 4.8 stars by 1517 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. Canada
  3. Toronto / Ontario
  4. Toronto
  5. Little Italy / College St.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for DaiLo

503 College St, Toronto, ON M6G 1A5

Additional information

  • Cross street
    College and Bathurst
  • Neighborhood
    Little Italy / College St.
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Chinese, Contemporary Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Plenty of parking on Palmerston and College.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Available
  • Private party facilities
    At DaiLo, we believe eating well is a fundamental part of living well, and how we cook, reflects how we live. Thoughtful and high quality ingredients lead to better lives and more delicious meals. Our New Asian Cuisine is predominantly Chinese fare but it follows the French tradition.
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