Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in Toronto

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Updated May 05, 2025

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Okeya Kyujiro Toronto

5.0

5 (40)

CAN$51 and over

Japanese

Yorkville

About the restaurant

Welcome to Okeya Kyujiro!Embark upon a journey of Japanese culture through our theatrical world of Omakase in Toronto. Omakase is the chef's choice menu.You'll get approx 25 courses-Dinner/ 15 courses-Brunch with mostly sushi at Okeya Kyujiro.
IMPORTANT INFORMATIONS
Please let us know before making a reservation if there're any allergies or food restrictions if we can possibly accommodate your needs. We do not accept outsiders food or alcohol in our establishment. We do not have a kid’s menu.
RESERVATION AND CANCELLATION POLICY
Reservation must be cancelled 48 hours in advance. Failure to cancel by this time will result in a cancellation fee. Parties of 5+ full will be required to pay the full price in advance plus 20% service fee. A valid credit card is required to make the reservation. To cancel a reservation, simply cancel through the OpenTable email confirmation or email us: info@okeya26.ca
PRICE: Dinner- $350 / Brunch-$180 BEFORE TAX AND TIPS PER PERSON.

Top review

Ada

Dined 3 days ago

Talented chefs, the quality of the ingredients was superb! Staff were very attentive. Overall it was a great experience!

Il Ponte

4.9

4.9 (559)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

Leslieville / Riverdale

About the restaurant

Ponte opens its doors in one of Toronto’s fastest growing, and most diverse neighbourhoods with a simple mission: To be a dependable local establishment that serves and grows with the families, businesses and residents of Riverside and Toronto proper. We invite you to join us in celebrating great food and culture at our new home at the eastern foot of the Queen St. Bridge. Our belief is that great service and delicious food is paramount to the dining experience. We hope to exceed your expectations. Il Ponte offers both a fast casual encounter as well as a leisurely affair.

Our fresh thinking on Italian cuisine is present in our seasonal menu dishes as well as in our many fresh made daily specials. By using local ingredients and importing authentic Italian products Il Ponte achieves our unique brand of ‘La Cucina Italiana’. Every dish aims to provide inspiration and palatial pleasure.

Top review

Yuriy

Dined 3 days ago

Beautiful place, nice environment, stylish audience, knowledgeable waiters, amazing chiefs, according to the food that was ordered. If you want to have a conversation inside, be prepare to hear a bit of music and other people interactions...Definitely the place to come back.

Marron Bistro

4.9

4.9 (112)

CAN$30 and under

Kosher

York

About the restaurant

Kosher French dishes plus burgers & steak served in a refined dining room with leather banquettes.

Top review

Parker

Dined on May 2, 2025

Our waitress was incredible. Great kosher experience and an affordable price (compared to the US) haha. Don't hestiate to go.

Evangeline

4.9

4.9 (12)

CAN$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

King West

About the restaurant

Cocktail party. Art gallery. Listening room. Rooftop where romantic notions rule. Evangeline is a sly wink toward Canada’s first cinematic feature, an embrace of the anything’s possible spark of the silver screen. It’s a bar for ordering champagne (or any number of fine cocktails) and snacks to share, indulging in fireside gossip and making eyes from across the room.

While we offer select reservations, Evangeline is an open seating, walk-in venue for all. For larger group bookings and buyout requests, please shoot us an email.

Come celebrate the night with us.

Please note that Evangeline is now operating as a cashless venue

Top review

Manal

Dined on Apr 26, 2025

Absolutely loved my experience! My friends and I are enchanted by everything—great music, delicious drinks, and the fantastic vibes all around. A special shoutout to our waiter Mark, who was genuinely the best! He made our night even more enjoyable with his friendly service and attentiveness. Can’t wait to come back for another unforgettable time! Highly recommend! 🎉🥳🍹

Kiyomi - Sushi Bar

4.8

4.8 (125)

CAN$51 and over

Sushi

Leslieville / Riverdale

About the restaurant

Welcome to Kiyomi Omakase Japanese Fine Dining! Chef Katsumi & Saito welcome you to Toronto's first Tempura and Sushi Bar.

We offer 2 distinct experiences, Tempura Omakase & Sushi Omakase.

This is the page to make a reservation for the Sushi Omakase experience.
If you would like to make a reservation for the Tempura Omakase experience visit our other page.

OMAKASE means "trust the chef". A traditional Japanese fine-dining experience where the chef selects the courses daily, based seasonal ingredients and presented one dish at a time.

If you can not find the time and party size you are looking for please call us directly : (416) 979-1134

Arigato gozaimas!

Top review

Jim

Dined on Mar 27, 2025

Food and experience was good. Would go back again.

LaVinia

4.7

4.7 (299)

CAN$30 and under

Spanish

Etobicoke

About the restaurant

After training and studying at the internationally recognized Lausanne Cooking Academy in Switzerland, opening up Prego in Spain, and Bolero in San Francisco, Chef Fernando Garcia brings Spanish food and culture to Toronto with LaVinia.

This visit to Spain via The Lakeshore, not far from the water, includes tapas dishes such as Piquilo Peppers Stuffed with a Seafood Mousse and Anisete cream, and Fine Ibérico Spanish Ham. Choose from a large range of slow-cooked paellas, fresh pastas, fish including Basque Style Codfish Stew, and lamb or steak for the meat lovers for your meal.

LaVinia is open for dinner from Tuesday until Sunday.

Top review

Graham

Dined 5 days ago

Terrific menu, especially the tapas. Excellent variety. Service was top notch. Unfortunately, the room is very loud. Probably nothing can be done about this if you are looking for a quiet spot for an excellent meal. You may have to tolerate a lot of background noise from other patrons while you dine. Price is a bit high, but very tasty and well presented.

La Banane

4.7

4.7 (854)

CAN$51 and over

French

Ossington

About the restaurant

***NOTE: La Banane has limited seating available through OpenTable. For additional availability, please visit our website, www.labanane.ca***

Beyond the yellow door, guests enter a space where the past and future mingle. Hallmarks of classic bistro style – a long marble bar, white linens and crystal stemware are mixed with contemporary art, bold colour and an eclectic soundtrack of funk, Motown and disco.

We look forward to welcoming you to La Banane.

Top review

MargaretVIP

Dined on May 3, 2025

Great food. Great drinks. Great service. Would come here again.

Aura

4.7

4.7 (38)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Cocktail Bar

Leslieville / Riverdale

About the restaurant

Aura is known for its warm and cozy ambiance and carefully refined craft cocktails and dishes, this downtown space is an inviting and serene hideaway at the end of a stressful day.

Aura's year-round back patio is a favourite among its customers, with tropical plants, mythical graffiti, natural light and a candlelit atmosphere.

Top review

Nicole

Dined on Feb 14, 2025

Fantastic little date night spot - drinks, food, staff fantastic. Recommend for a date night or cocktails with friends.

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Lisbon Hotel

4.7

4.7 (6)

CAN$30 and under

Contemporary European

Distillery District

About the restaurant

Nestled in the vibrant Corktown neighbourhood, Lisbon Hotel is more than just a café and cocktail bar. It's a haven for those seeking a unique and welcoming dining experience. Inspired by European art hotels, the space boasts a cozy and eclectic atmosphere, adorned with Persian rugs and bathed in natural light.

By day, Lisbon Hotel transforms into a charming café, offering freshly roasted coffee and pastries. As the sun sets, the mood shifts, and the venue evolves into a lively cocktail bar, serving expertly crafted cocktails, a well curated wine list and globally-inspired tapas.

The menu at Lisbon Hotel is a testament to the team's passion for fresh, seasonal ingredients. Expect to find an array of flavourful dishes, from savoury toasts and marinated mushrooms to fried cod fritters and shrimp toast. The Cheese Boutique offers a curated selection of cheeses
and preserves, perfect for pairing with your favourite cocktail.

We can't wait to welcome you!

Top review

JamieVIP

Dined on Apr 30, 2025

Food was delicious: great innovative cocktails! Friendly efficient service!

ONE Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (1679)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Canadian

Yorkville

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

Mendy

Dined 5 days ago

Had a very long lunch with a friend. We ordered a collection of small plates with a bottle of wine - ate and drank our way through several hours! Very tasty! Loved the fact that we were allowed to move at our own pace. Only criticism - slowness in pouring both wine and water.

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