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11 of Toronto’s outstanding spots for celebrating special occasions

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by Jessica Huras
Updated April 27, 2023

Torontonians come from all corners of the world. So it’s only natural that the special occasion restaurants in Canada’s largest city have global sensibilities.

Celebrate a relationship milestone at a hidden French countryside escape in Midtown. Take a group gathering to a lively King West karaoke spot with Sichuan-inspired plates. For an epic birthday dinner, head to a Harbourfront Italian icon that was just awarded a MICHELIN star.

Queen City’s restaurants are ready to host your next anniversary, family reunion, or promotion. Read on for a list of Toronto's top 11 special occasion spots to book now.

Enigma Yorkville
4.9 (594)
CAN$51 and over
International
Yorkville
The dining experience at Enigma wows from start to finish. It begins with the striking interiors, lined with mosaic tiles that glitter like tiny jewels. Dishes feature seasonal ingredients, European techniques, and exquisite plating—all while showcasing chef Quinton Bennett’s passion for molecular gastronomy. The blind format tasting menu means that diners are treated to delightful surprises emerging from the restaurant’s open kitchen. Plates might include British Columbia king salmon with pickled wild coho salmon roe, Tajima wagyu with shiitake and kelp, and matcha and pistachio opera cake. Bennett’s imaginative culinary approach earned the restaurant a MICHELIN star this September.
Top review
Vanessa
Dined today
My partner and I celebrated our anniversary here, and it was nothing short of extraordinary from start to finish! We opted for the 8‑course blind tasting menu and shared a cocktail pairing—and even without the full pairing, it more than satisfied us. Each dish was a masterclass in creativity: unique, bursting with flavour, and artfully executed. By the end of the meal, we were soo full and completely captivated. Throughout the evening, the service was impeccable. Every little detail was anticipated and attended to, making us feel pampered and valued the entire time. As an extra-special gesture for our anniversary, they waived the charge for the cocktail printing and dessert, which was such a thoughtful and generous touch. As a thoughtful anniversary surprise, they took a Polaroid of us and handed it to us in a little gift bag as we left—it was such a heartfelt gesture. I absolutely adore this place and can’t recommend it highly enough
The dining experience at Enigma wows from start to finish. It begins with the striking interiors, lined with mosaic tiles that glitter like tiny jewels. Dishes feature seasonal ingredients, European techniques, and exquisite plating—all while showcasing chef Quinton Bennett’s passion for molecular gastronomy. The blind format tasting menu means that diners are treated to delightful surprises emerging from the restaurant’s open kitchen. Plates might include British Columbia king salmon with pickled wild coho salmon roe, Tajima wagyu with shiitake and kelp, and matcha and pistachio opera cake. Bennett’s imaginative culinary approach earned the restaurant a MICHELIN star this September.
Top review
Vanessa
Dined today
My partner and I celebrated our anniversary here, and it was nothing short of extraordinary from start to finish! We opted for the 8‑course blind tasting menu and shared a cocktail pairing—and even without the full pairing, it more than satisfied us. Each dish was a masterclass in creativity: unique, bursting with flavour, and artfully executed. By the end of the meal, we were soo full and completely captivated. Throughout the evening, the service was impeccable. Every little detail was anticipated and attended to, making us feel pampered and valued the entire time. As an extra-special gesture for our anniversary, they waived the charge for the cocktail printing and dessert, which was such a thoughtful and generous touch. As a thoughtful anniversary surprise, they took a Polaroid of us and handed it to us in a little gift bag as we left—it was such a heartfelt gesture. I absolutely adore this place and can’t recommend it highly enough
Auberge du Pommier
4.7 (5463)
CAN$51 and over
French
Midtown / Uptown
This lush and quaint haven was once a pair of woodcutter’s cottages that date back to the 1860s. Today, the upscale French restaurant, a special occasion gem, remains a hidden paradise in an otherwise nondescript pocket of midtown Toronto. The rustic and homey decor is enhanced by pristine French fare that can be enjoyed a la carte or via a tasting menu. Decadent, celebration-worthy creations include Dungeness crab with celeriac consomme, sablefish with black rice, and yuzu, lemon, and white chocolate mousse for dessert.
Top review
FilippaVIP
Dined 4 days ago
We have a lovely birthday lunch. Waiter was fantastic.
This lush and quaint haven was once a pair of woodcutter’s cottages that date back to the 1860s. Today, the upscale French restaurant, a special occasion gem, remains a hidden paradise in an otherwise nondescript pocket of midtown Toronto. The rustic and homey decor is enhanced by pristine French fare that can be enjoyed a la carte or via a tasting menu. Decadent, celebration-worthy creations include Dungeness crab with celeriac consomme, sablefish with black rice, and yuzu, lemon, and white chocolate mousse for dessert.
Top review
FilippaVIP
Dined 4 days ago
We have a lovely birthday lunch. Waiter was fantastic.
Baro
4.5 (1442)
CAN$30 and under
Latin American
King West
The flavors of South America, from Colombia to Argentina, are on display at this fiesta of a restaurant. Baro spans four festive floors: at the ground-level dining room, order à la carte or from the chef’s recommended spread including the “big ass steak,” pollo asado (half-roasted chicken), duck chaufa, and more. After dinner, head upstairs for some cocktails in the speakeasy. The rooftop patio exudes liveliness and serves a more shareable menu, ideal for group gatherings.
Top review
Matthew
Dined 1 day ago
Amazing place, with amazing people. Hosted my birthday and had 0 complaints. Thanks for having us the staff is incredible .
The flavors of South America, from Colombia to Argentina, are on display at this fiesta of a restaurant. Baro spans four festive floors: at the ground-level dining room, order à la carte or from the chef’s recommended spread including the “big ass steak,” pollo asado (half-roasted chicken), duck chaufa, and more. After dinner, head upstairs for some cocktails in the speakeasy. The rooftop patio exudes liveliness and serves a more shareable menu, ideal for group gatherings.
Top review
Matthew
Dined 1 day ago
Amazing place, with amazing people. Hosted my birthday and had 0 complaints. Thanks for having us the staff is incredible .
Canoe Restaurant and Bar
4.6 (6463)
CAN$51 and over
Contemporary Canadian
Financial District
Woo someone special with the views of the Toronto skyline at this fine-dining restaurant on the 54th floor of the TD tower. Canoe, a decades-old spot that recently underwent a $2 million dollar facelift, has established itself as a special occasions stalwart. Snag a seat by the window facing the CN Tower to watch the sunset and feast on dishes that showcase Canadian-sourced ingredients. Top choices include tender wild Pacific halibut and Atlantic salmon with short rib and smoked mussel-stuffed squid. Up the ante on a special evening by choosing the seasonally rotating tasting menu and wine pairing option.
Top review
Geoff
Dined 4 days ago
The view is simply incredible! My wife and I loved the decor as well as it's very clear the designers took the time and care to make sure everything was perfect. The menu has options for everyone and it was hard not to order everything. Our appetizers and main were delicious and the dessert was wonderful as well. Special shout out to our server, Emily, as she was amazing. Friendly, helpful with recommendations, and when my wife's shoe broke she brought her slippers and even offered to tape her foot/shoe for her. Truly above and beyond excellent service!
Woo someone special with the views of the Toronto skyline at this fine-dining restaurant on the 54th floor of the TD tower. Canoe, a decades-old spot that recently underwent a $2 million dollar facelift, has established itself as a special occasions stalwart. Snag a seat by the window facing the CN Tower to watch the sunset and feast on dishes that showcase Canadian-sourced ingredients. Top choices include tender wild Pacific halibut and Atlantic salmon with short rib and smoked mussel-stuffed squid. Up the ante on a special evening by choosing the seasonally rotating tasting menu and wine pairing option.
Top review
Geoff
Dined 4 days ago
The view is simply incredible! My wife and I loved the decor as well as it's very clear the designers took the time and care to make sure everything was perfect. The menu has options for everyone and it was hard not to order everything. Our appetizers and main were delicious and the dessert was wonderful as well. Special shout out to our server, Emily, as she was amazing. Friendly, helpful with recommendations, and when my wife's shoe broke she brought her slippers and even offered to tape her foot/shoe for her. Truly above and beyond excellent service!
Quetzal
4.8 (1148)
CAN$51 and over
Mexican
Little Italy / College St.
A 28-foot wood-fire grill is at the heart of both the menu and the space at Quetzal, a restaurant made for special birthdays and anniversaries. Quetzal recently acquired a MICHELIN star and much of the credit for the honor goes to owner Grant Van Gameren executive chef Steven Molnar, who previously worked at Bar Raval and Bar Isabel. Quetzal’s impeccable menu draws on diverse Mexican culinary influences to offer sikil pak, a Mayan pumpkin seed dip; tlayuda, a crunchy, housemade tortilla topped with chorizo; and whole sea bream with salsa roja.
Top review
Jasper TiuVIP
Dined 3 days ago
perfect night, just alittle smoked smell from the charcoal but totally a nice part of the experience
A 28-foot wood-fire grill is at the heart of both the menu and the space at Quetzal, a restaurant made for special birthdays and anniversaries. Quetzal recently acquired a MICHELIN star and much of the credit for the honor goes to owner Grant Van Gameren executive chef Steven Molnar, who previously worked at Bar Raval and Bar Isabel. Quetzal’s impeccable menu draws on diverse Mexican culinary influences to offer sikil pak, a Mayan pumpkin seed dip; tlayuda, a crunchy, housemade tortilla topped with chorizo; and whole sea bream with salsa roja.
Top review
Jasper TiuVIP
Dined 3 days ago
perfect night, just alittle smoked smell from the charcoal but totally a nice part of the experience
Don Alfonso 1890
4.7 (2456)
CAN$51 and over
Contemporary Italian
Harbourfront
Don Alfonso’s original MICHELIN-starred location on Italy’s Amalfi Coast is headed by acclaimed chefs Alfonso and Ernesto Iaccarino. The restaurant’s celebrated Toronto outpost was recently recognized with its own MICHELIN star. With its luxurious dining room, sophisticated Mediterranean menu, and much-lauded tasting menu, Don Alfonso 1890 delivers everything you could ask for on a celebratory night out. Views dazzle diners from all sides: the Toronto skyline charms from the floor-to-ceiling windows; in the open kitchen, spot executive chef Daniele Corona artfully preparing dishes such as seared Quebec Muscovy duck breast and risotto with veal shank and Iranian saffron broth.
Top review
amparoVIP
Dined 3 days ago
We were so impressed by both the cuisine and service. The service team was extremely attentive to all our needs. Highly recommend the restaurant.
Don Alfonso’s original MICHELIN-starred location on Italy’s Amalfi Coast is headed by acclaimed chefs Alfonso and Ernesto Iaccarino. The restaurant’s celebrated Toronto outpost was recently recognized with its own MICHELIN star. With its luxurious dining room, sophisticated Mediterranean menu, and much-lauded tasting menu, Don Alfonso 1890 delivers everything you could ask for on a celebratory night out. Views dazzle diners from all sides: the Toronto skyline charms from the floor-to-ceiling windows; in the open kitchen, spot executive chef Daniele Corona artfully preparing dishes such as seared Quebec Muscovy duck breast and risotto with veal shank and Iranian saffron broth.
Top review
amparoVIP
Dined 3 days ago
We were so impressed by both the cuisine and service. The service team was extremely attentive to all our needs. Highly recommend the restaurant.
LOUIX LOUIS
4.6 (2636)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Contemporary American
Financial District
This restaurant, ideal for a splashy night out, is unabashedly luxe with its gilded accents, whiskey-inspired ceiling mural, and pristine marble bar. On the 31st floor of The St. Regis hotel, the space exudes opulence and the dishes follow suit. The food is a modernist blend of new French and American cuisines, displayed in plates such as burrata with roasted apricot, wagyu steak with parsley and garlic fingerling potatoes, and whole truffle chicken served two ways with truffle jus. Saving room for dessert is a requirement here: the 13-layer chocolate cake with hazelnut praline buttercream, is a straight-up show stopper.
Top review
saranka
Dined 7 days ago
the kings cake slice to celebrate a birthday is such a hit!
This restaurant, ideal for a splashy night out, is unabashedly luxe with its gilded accents, whiskey-inspired ceiling mural, and pristine marble bar. On the 31st floor of The St. Regis hotel, the space exudes opulence and the dishes follow suit. The food is a modernist blend of new French and American cuisines, displayed in plates such as burrata with roasted apricot, wagyu steak with parsley and garlic fingerling potatoes, and whole truffle chicken served two ways with truffle jus. Saving room for dessert is a requirement here: the 13-layer chocolate cake with hazelnut praline buttercream, is a straight-up show stopper.
Top review
saranka
Dined 7 days ago
the kings cake slice to celebrate a birthday is such a hit!
Osteria Giulia
4.8 (1048)
CAN$51 and over
Italian
Yorkville
After perfecting their refined approach to Italian cuisine through previous ventures such as Giulietta, executive chef Rob Rossi and restaurateur David Minicucci received a MICHELIN nod for their latest restaurant, Osteria Giulia. The two bring elegance to both Giulia’s menu and interiors (light-filled, lots of clean lines) with delicate northern Italian dishes including burrata drizzled with asfodelo honey and hand-braided pasta with wild squid and bay scallops. Drinks are as delicious as the food—another reason why this spot deserves a place on your special occasions list. Osteria Giulia offers a lengthy list of top-notch Italian wines and expertly executed cocktails that draw influence from the flavors of the Italian countryside.
Top review
KateVIP
Dined 3 days ago
Excellent across the board! The paccheri may be the best pasta I've ever had.
After perfecting their refined approach to Italian cuisine through previous ventures such as Giulietta, executive chef Rob Rossi and restaurateur David Minicucci received a MICHELIN nod for their latest restaurant, Osteria Giulia. The two bring elegance to both Giulia’s menu and interiors (light-filled, lots of clean lines) with delicate northern Italian dishes including burrata drizzled with asfodelo honey and hand-braided pasta with wild squid and bay scallops. Drinks are as delicious as the food—another reason why this spot deserves a place on your special occasions list. Osteria Giulia offers a lengthy list of top-notch Italian wines and expertly executed cocktails that draw influence from the flavors of the Italian countryside.
Top review
KateVIP
Dined 3 days ago
Excellent across the board! The paccheri may be the best pasta I've ever had.
Yukashi Japanese Cuisine
4.9 (363)
CAN$51 and over
Japanese
Yonge and Eglinton
Yukashi has flown under the radar since quietly opening in 2018. But thanks to a recent star from MICHELIN, flocks will now head to this Japanese stunner. Led by chef Daisuke Izutsu, who cooked for the Japanese royal family, among other world leaders and celebrities, Yukashi is a hushed spot ideal for intimate occasions. Izutsu’s nine-course tasting menu celebrates seasonality, and he pays as much attention to plating as he does to ingredient selection, resulting in visually striking dishes with layers of rich, nuanced flavors.
Top review
CalvinVIP
Dined on May 8, 2025
Best Japanese cuisine in toronto. The environment the food is awesome. It’s so artistic
Yukashi has flown under the radar since quietly opening in 2018. But thanks to a recent star from MICHELIN, flocks will now head to this Japanese stunner. Led by chef Daisuke Izutsu, who cooked for the Japanese royal family, among other world leaders and celebrities, Yukashi is a hushed spot ideal for intimate occasions. Izutsu’s nine-course tasting menu celebrates seasonality, and he pays as much attention to plating as he does to ingredient selection, resulting in visually striking dishes with layers of rich, nuanced flavors.
Top review
CalvinVIP
Dined on May 8, 2025
Best Japanese cuisine in toronto. The environment the food is awesome. It’s so artistic
Library Bar - Fairmont Royal York
4.8 (731)
CAN$30 and under
Unspecified
Financial District
Set in the Fairmont Royal York hotel (one of Toronto’s grandest dames), the Library Bar regained its status as an iconic celebration spot after a 2021 makeover. Overflowing with the rich textures of velvet, marble, and leather, the Art Deco interiors nod to the hotel’s heritage. The refreshed food menu also pays homage to the Fairmont’s origins with nostalgic dishes such as chicken liver pâté and cape d’or salmon with beluga lentils. The Birdbath Martini is a must-order: made with gin or vodka distilled exclusively for the hotel and served tableside with pickled red onions and olives, it’s a cocktail that amplifies any special occasion.
Top review
MaryVIP
Dined 1 day ago
Excellent service, outstanding food, beautiful venue - impossible to beat!
Set in the Fairmont Royal York hotel (one of Toronto’s grandest dames), the Library Bar regained its status as an iconic celebration spot after a 2021 makeover. Overflowing with the rich textures of velvet, marble, and leather, the Art Deco interiors nod to the hotel’s heritage. The refreshed food menu also pays homage to the Fairmont’s origins with nostalgic dishes such as chicken liver pâté and cape d’or salmon with beluga lentils. The Birdbath Martini is a must-order: made with gin or vodka distilled exclusively for the hotel and served tableside with pickled red onions and olives, it’s a cocktail that amplifies any special occasion.
Top review
MaryVIP
Dined 1 day ago
Excellent service, outstanding food, beautiful venue - impossible to beat!

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