Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in Toronto / Ontario

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Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for the best special occasion restaurants in Toronto / Ontario? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

TRIO

5.0

5 (1465)

CAN$51 and over

International

Waterloo

About the restaurant

Formerly know as King Street Trio, TRIO Restaurant is a part of our evolution.

Visit our rejuvenated dining room & experience the best Waterloo Region has to offer. Chef Kyle and his team have been dreaming of ways to excite your palate! From Wagyu beef to the freshest fish & local produce, to our multi-course Tasting Menu, we are thrilled to have you back. Benoit, our restaurant manager, continues to build a wonderful selection of wines from around the world, with particular love for France. Wine pairing is offered with our Tasting Menu or just chose from our consignment focused wine list. Most of our wines are unique to our venue.

Theme nights are offered every two weeks on Wednesday's. These fun & flavour filled nights create an experience that will take you away from France to Mexico to Italy. Our theme nights are available for you every other week on Wednesday's.

We look forward to your visit!

Staff & Man

Top review

Breevip

Dined 2 days ago

As always, Benoit and the team at Trio delivered an amazingly delectable experience, with each dish and wine pairing meticulously created and presented. Best restaurant and service in the region!

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Experience

Trio Tasting Menu

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Winter's Favourite Night

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Jamaica Night

C Suite

5.0

5 (83)

CAN$51 and over

Cocktail Bar

The Annex

About the restaurant

The hidden cocktail bar of your dreams. Styled after a 1920's era cocktail train car, C Suite creates a unique cocktail experience whether you are joining us at the bar or in the lounge.

When seated at the bar, our barman Albert Han and his apprentice Fei will create unforgettable cocktails for you, tailored exactly to your tastes. It will be the best hour of your day.

Join us in our lounge to experience our signature cocktails, taste some whiskies or have a glass of wine paired expertly with our culinary offerings, prepared by the finest chefs in Toronto.

Reserve your spot today.

Top review

Michael

Dined 4 days ago

A fantastic place to bring a date for a fun night out

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Experience

Bespoke Bar Experience

Experience

Lounge seating

Leela Indian Food Bar (Gerrard) - Top Indian Restaurant In Toronto

5.0

5 (28)

CAN$30 and under

Indian

Greenwood-Coxwell

About the restaurant

Our menu reflects our dedication to both innovation and tradition, offering a diverse selection of dishes that artfully blend traditional Indian flavors with contemporary culinary trends. Each dish is meticulously crafted using fresh, locally sourced ingredients to provide an unforgettable dining experience.
Whether you dine in our warm, inviting atmosphere or enjoy our cuisine from the comfort of your home, we strive to elevate every aspect of your experience. With convenient pickup options at any of our nearby locations and seamless online delivery through trusted partners, savoring the flavors of Leela has never been easier.
Join us on a culinary journey to India, where every bite is infused with passion and every moment is a celebration of leela – divine play.

Top review

Ronan

Dined on Aug 23, 2024

Incredibly authentic Indian food with a modern flair. The decor is bright and playful, and staff are so courteous and helpful. We'll definitely be coming back soon!

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Experience

Free Dessert For Each Guest!

The Lord Nelson

4.9

4.9 (570)

CAN$30 and under

Steakhouse

Burlington

About the restaurant

Established in 1974 The Lord Nelson is serving southern Ontario with the best food, service, and ambiance.
EAT WELL LAUGH OFTEN LIVE LONG

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Erica

Dined on Sep 3, 2024

We went to Lord Nelson for my husbands 75th birthday, had the Caesar salad, which was very good. I had the Lord Nelson special….delicious. My husband had the Chilean Sea Bass, he said it was very good. My daughter and husband had the Filet Mignon steak, they said it was also very good, cooked just perfectly. Friendly people and good food and service!

Yukashi Japanese Cuisine

4.9

4.9 (335)

CAN$51 and over

Japanese

Yonge and Eglinton

About the restaurant

At Yukashi, we adhere to Japanese culinary tradition by carefully selecting seasonal vegetables that showcase the finest flavours and aromas, resulting in dishes that not only tantalize our customers' palates but also reflect our commitment to authenticity. Each course features a delightful array of seasonal bites that highlight the best of locally-sourced and imported Japanese ingredients. And with our artfully curated drink pairings, Chef Daisuke Izutsu invites you to an unforgettable dining experience that seamlessly blends the best of Japan with a subtle Canadian twist.

Kindly note that at this time, reservations are required for all seating, and we encourage you to book in advance to secure your spot at our coveted counter.

Top review

Danielvip

Dined 6 days ago

Our experience at Yukashi was incredible. It was sophisticated, yet intimate. The staff were helpful when ordering drinks, describing the dishes, and were there waiting to serve us. The food was beautiful, unique, and very flavorful. The texture of the fish, meat, vegetables and sauces, paired well together. I tried new things I have never had, and found out I liked things I never thought I liked. The chef was funny, kind, and extremely passionate about his craft. You can tell he has created and cultured an incredible team to support his vision in the restaurant. There was not one dish we didn't like. It was all, perfect. All different. All pairing well together. And... To top it off, this is a unique non-Torontonian restaurant. Thank goodness. We have been trying to find something different. This is the perfect place for a date, a celebration, a business meeting. It is worth every penny. And don't be like me, get the drink pairing. I definitely missed out. My gf forgot to take pictures of everything, but I'll share what we did take.

Lardo

4.9

4.9 (18)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

Little Portugal / Dundas West

About the restaurant

Nestled in the heart of the Dufferin-Grove neighbourhood, Lardo is the perfect spot to meet for a casual glass of wine or two! Whether you're simply passing through or wanting to make a night of it, the simple yet sophisticated menu always pays homage to the Italian peninsula, all the while remembering that everyone likes to eat and be merry...well, almost everyone.

Top review

Kathryn

Dined on Aug 28, 2024

Great food, great service. Lardo is holding its own on the College Street strip!

The Park Steakhouse

4.9

4.9 (24)

CAN$51 and over

Steakhouse

Mississauga

About the restaurant

Indulge in luxury dining at The Park, your ultimate Steakhouse & Wine Bar destination. Delight in our premium cuts, fresh ingredients, expertly prepared by our chef. From farm to table, you will not be disappointed! Exclusively serving Modern and Prohibition Era Cocktails as well as carefully curated selections of classic and modern wine.

THE PARK DIFFERENCE -
It's all in the taste. The Park serves only USDA Prime cuts ensuring that your dining experience is nothing short of extraordinary. USDA Prime is graded with strict standards, and has abundant marbling which enhances both flavour and juiciness. Sourced directly from Creekstone Farms, we pride ourselves in serving farm to table cuts of USDA Prime beef that will satisfy the most discerning of tastes.

Reserve your table and elevate your dining experience.

Top review

Jamesvip

Dined 6 days ago

The interior of the restaurant is warm and inviting and the ambiance is perfect for a great steak dinner! Waiter was great. Old school service!

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Experience

DATE NIGHT THURSDAY AT THE PARK

Experience

Half price Wine Tuesdays

F'Amelia Ristorante

4.8

4.8 (1233)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

Cabbagetown

About the restaurant

Our neighbourhood restaurant seats 80 people and offers northern Italian cuisine. We offer feature dishes Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays along with a selection of 8 pizzas from our wood-burning pizza oven.
Reservations are recommended but we also have walk-in space available!

Top review

Jess

Dined 6 days ago

F’Amelia is a home away from home. You are greeted with warmth. The menu is beautifully-curated, including comforting, delicious and unique options. Each dish is perfectly balanced, letting the often-seasonal ingredients shine. If love is in the details, then F’Amelia is all love. F’Amelia is, indeed, family.

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Popular dish

Lasagna

Pizza e Pazzi

4.8

4.8 (461)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

St. Clair West

About the restaurant

'Pizza e Pazzi,first opened its doors in 2011 at St. Clair and Dufferin in vibrant Corso Italia Toronto. As of March 2017, it was taken over by new management. Pizza e Pazzi serves authentic wood-fired, Neapolitan pizza and traditional homemade pasta. Various homemade desserts, and great selection of top quality Italian wines.'
Pizza e Pazzi being one of the few pizzerias in the city that can claim certification from the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana.

Top review

Anna

Dined today

Great food and staff! I was blown away by the interior and the food! Definitely will come back

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Rigatoni Alla Caprese

Gyu-Kaku - Mississauga

4.8

4.8 (231)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Japanese

Mississauga

About the restaurant

Founded in Tokyo in 1996, Gyu-Kaku has become the world’s #1 Japanese BBQ brand! Thanks to our devoted fans we have reached over 700 locations worldwide. Each day, hundreds of thousands of people gather around the table-top smokeless grill, a centerpiece of our dining concept, enjoying selections of premium meats, just off the grill, and other freshly prepared foods from our kitchens, inspiring laughter, conversation, and a magical dining experience.

Our authentic yakiniku (grilled barbeque) dining experience crowns you the chef. Share a variety of delicious appetizers and premium cooked meats over a flaming grill, paired with Japanese sake, frosty cold beers, or other alcoholic and non-alcoholic options of your choice. We're the perfect spot to enjoy time with friends and family, organize an office party, or to spend quality time with your significant other!

Before you go, don't forget to taste our best-seller Harami Skirt Steak or Prime Kalbi Short Rib among other must-try dishes!

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined 1 day ago

Excellent!!! I really recommend this place! The was amazing 🤩 good salad and cocktails

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Experience

Prix-Fixe Yakiniku Courses for Everyone!

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