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  1. A photo of Alo Restaurant restaurant

    Alo Restaurant

    Price: Very Expensive
    International
    4.9
    (529)
    Alo is an intimate contemporary French restaurant located atop a heritage building in downtown Toronto. Our cuisine is internationally inspired and celebrates the finest in seasonal ingredients paired with a genuine sense of welcome, served as a blind tasting menu by Chef Patrick Kriss.
    The Bar at Alo is adjacent to our main dining room and offer à la carte options as well as a shortened seasonal tasting menu.
    Alo is outfitted with a private dining room which can welcome parties up to 14 guests.
    1 Michelin Star 2022, 2023, 2024
    No. 1 by Canada's 100 Best Restaurants five consecutive years since 2017
    No. 5 by Canada's 100 Best Bars in their inaugural awards
    No. 90 on the 2020 World’s 50 Best Restaurants list
    No. 14 on the 2024 Opinionated About Dining North American best restaurants list
    No. 58 on the 2020 La Liste world’s best restaurant list
    Fine Dining, Tasting Menu, Wine Pairings, Non-Alcoholic Pairings, Private Parties, Celebrations, Romantic Dining
  2. A photo of Pai Toronto restaurant

    Pai Toronto

    Price: Moderate
    Thai
    4.9
    (589)
    Enjoy traditional Thai cuisine at PAI Toronto. It has a rustic-style interior with exposed brick walls and wood-paneled ceilings. Owners Jeff and Nuit Regular, who's also the executive chef, opened PAI Toronto for patrons to taste the authentic flavors of northern Thailand. Its menu features appetizers like vegetarian spring rolls and papaya salad with dried shrimp. Fried fish with green curry, braised beef noodle soup, and Chef Nuit's Pad Thai are some of the entrées that will satisfy just about any appetite.
    Mentioned as one of Toronto's Best Thai Restaurants by NOW Magazine for several consecutive years, PAI Toronto also hosts events for large groups with family-style dining. It features a full bar that serves up beer, cocktails, wine and specialty drinks. This restaurant does catering and accepts walk-ins and reservations (online only).
  1. A photo of Sushi Yugen - Toronto restaurant

    Sushi Yugen - Toronto

    Price: Very Expensive
    Japanese
    4.9
    (116)
    Sushi Yūgen offers an authentic omakase experience, crafted by Head Chef Kyohei Igarashi, who brings expertise from Tokyo, mastering both kaiseki and sushi, including leading a Michelin-starred omakase counter.
    Our restaurant features two dining experiences: an 8-seat Chef’s counter (Wed-Sat) and a 12-seat main sushi counter (Mon-Sat), each with unique menus.
    Located in Toronto’s financial district, Sushi Yūgen embraces Japanese minimalism and wabi-sabi, celebrating beauty in imperfection and nature’s cycles. Our name, Yūgen, signifies ‘profound mystery and beauty,’ reflecting our philosophy.
  2. A photo of Tutti Matti restaurant

    Tutti Matti

    Price: Very Expensive
    Italian
    4.8
    (1,332)
    Tutti Matti serves traditional, authentic Tuscan cuisine, prepared using only fresh seasonal ingredients. We also feature a wood fired pizza oven .
    Everything is made in-house, including our fresh bread and pastas. Some dishes are permanent productions of our kitchen — gnudi, pinci, pappardelle, tagliatelle. Others are more seasonal, like stuffed zucchini flowers in the summers and polpetta and hearty soups in the winter. From day one, we have served venison, wild boar, fennel pork sausage and we love to produce delectable trays of antipasto, which change seasonally and daily (sometimes even mid‐service!)
    Discover a great list of Italian wines, carefully selected to match the flavors and spirit of Tuscan food.
    Tutti Matti has been hailed by critics and received both local and national awards, including the prestigious 2009 "L'Eccio D'Oro" for Osteria of the Year (an award previously
  1. A photo of Modus Ristorante restaurant

    Modus Ristorante

    Price: Very Expensive
    Italian
    4.8
    (625)
    In the heart of the Financial District, Modus Ristorante is Toronto's plush spot for refined Italian cuisine.
    We host one of the Financial District's best patios with ample seating for all occasions. Modus might serve Italian food, but refreshingly, no one’s anxious to label it “rustic.” Modus’s menu takes recognizable Italian classics and re-creates them as fine-dining fares.
    The restaurant offers an extensive 300-bottle wine program, with seasonally selected wine by the glass. A focus on Italian, Californian and South American wines provides excellent pairing for a fine dining experience.
    Behind Modus is Sam Genkov, owner of the 23-year-old District favourite Bravi Ristorante.
  2. A photo of Ruth's Chris Steak House - Toronto restaurant

    Ruth's Chris Steak House - Toronto

    Price: Very Expensive
    Steakhouse
    4.8
    (2,756)
    Ruth's Chris Steak House, Toronto is located in the heart of downtown Toronto. Located in the Hilton Hotel at Richmond and University street. We serve the USDA prime steaks, to the freshest seafood and poultry, imaginative side dishes, unforgettable desserts and an award winning wine list. At Ruth's Chris, your steak is carefully selected from the finest USDA Prime beef available. It is aged to perfection and cut by hand at the restaurant. Then, your steak is broiled - to your exact order - at a searing 1800 degrees Fahrenheit to lock in the corn-fed flavour and natural juices. It's served hot and sizzling. In fact, you can actually hear your steak sizzling from across the room.
  1. A photo of Akira Back restaurant

    Akira Back

    Price: Very Expensive
    Asian
    4.8
    (2,012)
    Chef Akira Back opens his first Canadian namesake restaurant in Toronto’s Bisha Hotel. Drawing on inspiration from his Korean heritage and travels around the globe, chef Back has created a menu that blends modern Japanese cuisine with authentic Korean flavours. In addition to his signature dishes, Back has created new items unique for the Toronto location. Complemented by the sleek design with layers of gold detail and tactile finishes in carbon black, the unparalleled dining experience is a true statement of luxury.
  2. A photo of LANO – The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto restaurant

    LANO – The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto

    Price: Expensive
    Italian
    4.9
    (37)
    Welcome to LANO - a charming twist on "Milano", where the essence of Milan’s fashion-forward style and Northern Italy’s rich culture, blend seamlessly, in the heart of Toronto’s vibrant Entertainment District.
    Discover the Ritz-Carlton Toronto’s new cafè and wine bar for an authentic taste of Italian sophistication and warmth. Delight in a Chef-curated menu featuring simple, fresh ingredients paired with a Master Sommelier-selected wine list. It’s a match made in heaven.
    Whether you're grabbing a quick espresso al volo, enjoying a light lunch with friends, or sipping on a late-evening wine in good company, LANO infuses every moment with Italian flare and a personal touch, offering you a chic and inviting escape from early morning to late evening.
  1. A photo of Uncle Tony's restaurant

    Uncle Tony's

    Price: Moderate
    Italian
    4.7
    (322)
    Authentic Italian Food in the St. Lawrence Market area
  2. A photo of The Morning After restaurant

    The Morning After

    Price: Expensive
    Breakfast
    4.7
    (108)
    We have all been through a rough night and woken up to certain food cravings or wanted to keep the party going. Here at The Morning After, we would like to offer you the cure to all your problems; whether it be our elevated brunch menu items, our boozy bottle service and fun cocktail experiences, or our comfortable environment where you can rely on us to make you feel good about rolling straight out of bed. No judgement here!

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Child friendly restaurants in Old Toronto include Terroni Adelaide, Earls Kitchen + Bar - Financial District and Kellys Landing - Front Street

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