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1. Amal Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(2708)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Lebanese • Yorkville

Booked 45 times today

Welcome to Amal, where the Lebanese spirit of joie de vivre comes to life. It’s a voyage through time and place that embraces the pursuit of pleasure. Amal aims to feed and provoke your soul, but above all, nourish it with hope. Amal is a story. Amal is home. One may come as a guest, but one always leaves as family.2023 & 2022 MICHELIN Guide RecommendedPlease note that Amal is closed for Lunch service every Monday, we are open for Dinner. Our kitchen closes from 3pm -5pm (daily) between Lunch and Dinner service.For parties of 6+ please direct your inquiries to info@amaltoronto.com for further planning.We look forward to hosting you!Please note that our voicemail services are currently experiencing technical difficulties. For urgent inquiries please email info@amaltoronto.com

2. CLAY

4.7

Exceptional(665)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Canadian • Yorkville

Booked 11 times today

An original in-house restaurant at Gardiner Museum. Offering seasonal menus of fresh, local fare, inspired design that's deeply connected to the Museum's ceramic focus, and a seamless continuation of the impeccable service clients have to expect from the museum. Clay breathes new life into Yorkville's fine dining community.

3. Joni Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(348)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Yorkville

Booked 17 times today

Inspired by the farm-to-table ethos, our restaurant offers a refined culinary experience that celebrates the best of each season, guided by the vision of Chef Jonathan Williams. Paying tribute to the bounty of our region, our dishes are crafted from locally-sourced, sustainable ingredients, highlighting the freshest produce, meats, and seafood—all of which are prepared in house.Chef Williams’ thoughtfully curated menu evolves with the seasons, delivering exceptional flavor combinations that reflect a deep connection to the land. Each plate is a celebration of both simplicity and sophistication, thoughtfully prepared using contemporary techniques that honor the integrity of every ingredient—spanning culinary traditions and techniques from various regions.

4. Alobar Yorkville

4.7

Exceptional(265)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Canadian • Yorkville

Booked 16 times today

Alobar Yorkville is tucked along a pathway in Toronto’s Yorkville neighbourhood. It puts its foot forward as a cocktail bar, but it is a full-fledged Michelin recommended à la carte restaurant, offering choice seafood with the finest accoutrements, fish and chops off of the charcoal grill, and world-class wines, all served with genuine hospitality. Alobar Yorkville boasts a comfortable courtyard patio merging warm skies with ice cold cocktails during the summer.Alobar Yorkville's menu pairs french cooking techniques with international ingredients and prime steak and proteins cooked on our charcoal grill. Chef Patrick Kriss2022, 2023 - 1 Michelin Star2024 - Michelin Recommended2019, 2020, 2022 - Canada's 100 Best RestaurantsElevated dining - private events - intimate - romantic -

5. Kasa Moto

4.5

Awesome(989)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Yorkville

Booked 51 times today

Kasa Moto is a two-story contemporary Japanese restaurant and lounge that opened in the heart of Yorkville in the Spring of 2015. With a sprawling rooftop terrace, elevated design, and lush indoor topiary, Kasa Moto guests will enjoy a versatile dining experience that evolves from day to night.

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6. Morton's The Steakhouse - Toronto

4.7

Exceptional(1810)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Yorkville

Booked 34 times today

What began in Chicago in 1978 is now one of the most award-winning steakhouses around. For over 30 years, Morton's The Steakhouse has been on a mission to provide "The Best Steak… Anywhere." Focusing on quality, consistency and genuine hospitality, Morton's seeks to provide not only memorable cuisine, but a memorable experience. With fresh, succulent seafood and famed USDA prime-aged steak, it's no surprise that Morton's has thrilled diners all over the world. For a glimpse of a higher standard of steakhouse, come see the legendary Morton's experience for yourself.

7. The Oxley

4.6

Exceptional(131)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• English • Yorkville

Booked 16 times today

The Oxley promises fantastic food served alongside a good pint or an excellent glass of wine. All our food is made from scratch, and lovingly prepared by our kitchen team overseen by the Executive Chef & Owner Andrew Carter

8. Sofia

4.7

Exceptional(1632)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Yorkville

Booked 41 times today

Tapping into true Italian tastes, the menu starts with a selection of antipasti including a citrus salad and grilled octopus, and a plentiful selection of crudo. Mains feature fresh pasta, pesce and locally sourced carne, with a traditional, Italian heritage Chianina florentine steak. The cocktail program is a refreshing medley of signature drinks with an Italian twist. Expertly crafted by mixologist Nishan Nepulangoda, cocktails are enhanced by regional herbs and fresh in-house cordials, and named in tribute to the country’s vast geography and pop culture history. The wine list features many vintages and an extensive selection of true Italian wines rare to the local dining scene.

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9. Cibo Wine Bar - Yorkville

4.4

Awesome(2345)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Yorkville

Booked 23 times today

Yorkville’s Cibo Wine Bar...BIG BOLD & life is BEAUTIFUL Cibo is the newest Italian eatery in the Yorkville area. Created by Liberty Entertainment Group, this bold and beautiful space is a blend of old world rustic and modern industrial chic. HAND-MADE TRADITIONAL ITALIAN CIBO... a true taste of authentic southern cooking fresh made amongst patrons at the open kitchen counter. 2500 BOTTLES OF VINO in a soaring award-winning wine room. From Cibo"s INDUSTRIAL CHIC vibrant bar area to the casual Yorkville Avenue patio, every corner turned offers a distinctly different experience. When in Yorkville, this space cannot be missed!

10. ONE Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(1671)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Canadian • Yorkville

Booked 25 times today

With a variety of beautiful dining spaces and dishes that will delight the palate, ONE is sure to impress.The restaurant’s stunning décor was fashioned by award winning design group Yabu Pushelberg. Low light and textured walls create a sumptuous ambiance, perfect for entertaining. The tree-lined candle lit patio is the perfect place to sit back and savour ONE's culinary creations and unique signature cocktails, all the while taking in Yorkville's bustling and exciting street life.If it is private dining you are interested in, ONE Restaurant has two exquisite spaces to offer. The smaller and more intimate Neil Young Room, located off the main dining room and the grand and impressive Yorkville Room, situated just beyond the entrance to the bar lounge.Whether the occasion be personal or business, the chic bar, al fresco oasis or lavish dining room will make for an immersive dining experience day or night.

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Diane
Toronto / Ontario •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
My friends and I have made Clay our favourite place for get togethers once a month. We like the food, staff and bright room. I think what we like best is that we feel far enough away from other guests for intimate conversations but close enough to feel the ambience to others doing lunch.
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5.0
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Excellent food, service and a warm, welcoming environment.
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PaulVIP
Toronto / Ontario •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 12, 2025
Overall good as always - the Calamari was dry and the Pork Belly Bao Buns were OK - pork was chewy. Service was good - great dessert recommendation.
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Kasa MotoPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Yorkville
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