Financial District Restaurants

Updated on 7/5/2025

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LANO – The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto

Diners’ top pick

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$$$$Price: Expensive

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Italian

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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.

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   CLOCKWORK

   $$$$Price: Moderate

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   Canadian

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   4.9

   (802)

   The pop of corks. The buzz of the party. The city's best and brightest, gathered together in the beating heart of the city. CLOCKWORK Champagne & Cocktails brings new life to the timeless lobby at the Fairmont Royal York. And it all surrounds a dramatic clock - to ring in a new era at this hotel.
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   Library Bar - Fairmont Royal York

   $$$$Price: Moderate

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   Unspecified

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   4.9

   (733)

   Les grands noms littéraires sont célèbres pour leur capacité à réinventer. Découvrez l'âge d'or de la culture des cocktails.

SAMMARCO

Top-rated food

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$$$$Price: Very Expensive

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Steakhouse

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4.8

(78)

An interpretation of the classic Italian steakhouse, coming soon from the founders that brought Toronto Giulietta and Michelin Star Osteria Giulia.
OPENING MAY 7th, 2025

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   The Chase

   $$$$Price: Very Expensive

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   Contemporary American

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   4.8

   (1,476)

   The Chase is our passion for casual elegance. Our rooftop restaurant highlights what we love most about upscale dining, and presents it in a modest, welcoming and thoughtful way. Our ongoing chase for the finest ingredients from around the world coupled with simple and uncomplicated flavours is the foundation for our culinary philosophy. Using refined techniques from Italian and French cuisines we formed a menu that can be best described as Contemporary North American. It celebrates the beauty of simplicity and keep you craving more. The service is detailed and technical, but as comfortable as being at home. The room is
   sophisticated, but refreshingly approachable and unpretentious.
   
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   Za Cafe Pizzeria and Bar

   $$$$Price: Moderate

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   Pizzeria

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   4.6

   (211)

   INSPIRED BY THE NEAPOLITAN STYLE PIZZA, OUR GOAL IS TO BRING PREMIUM FAST FIRED PIZZA WITH LOCAL FLAVOURS TO OUR CUSTOMERS. HANDCRAFTED BY OUR PIZZAIOLOS WITH QUALITY INGREDIENTS AND COOKED IN A RECORD TIME OF 90 SECONDS IN OUR FAST FIRED CUSTOM-MADE OVEN. OUR SIGNATURE FOOD MENU ALSO INCLUDES PASTA AND APPETIZERS WHICH INCORPORATES TORONTO’S MELTING POT OF FLAVORS AND ENGINEERED TO APPEASE THE TASTE BUDS OF ALL OUR LOCAL CUSTOMERS. CAFE AND COCKTAIL MENU IS SURE TO GO HAND IN HAND WITH OUR SIGNATURE FOOD MENU.

George Restaurant

Top-rated hospitality

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$$$$Price: Very Expensive

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Contemporary Canadian

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4.7

(3,474)

Discover GEORGE Restaurant, nestled in a restored 1850s chocolate factory in downtown Toronto. Here, fine dining meets warmth, creativity, and approachability. Under the direction of Executive Chef Lorenzo Loseto, our menus are guided by the seasons and showcase carefully sourced local and sustainable ingredients from Toronto’s markets.
A Michelin-recommended restaurant for three consecutive years, GEORGE offers a prix fixe seasonal tasting menu, signature blind tastings, and à la carte options—each thoughtfully paired with selections from our curated wine list.
We also offer private dining rooms ideal for weddings, celebrations, and corporate events, all in an intimate, design-rich setting tailored to your occasion.
After dinner, ascend to Secrette, our hidden cocktail bar, where you’ll find artisanal, handcrafted cocktails, small plates, and select dishes from GEORGE. Ask the host team for access.

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   Carisma

   $$$$Price: Expensive

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   Italian

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   4.8

   (2,231)

   Steps away from the King Edward Hotel, Toronto’s financial, business, theatre, shopping and culinary districts. Carisma offers something a little different.
   With a long history of being in the business, including restaurants such as Il Mulino and Barolo, Carisma prides itself on offering impeccable real Italian food and quality service.
   Carisma epitomizes the overall dining experience. Whether it is a drink at the bar, or a culinary journey where you enjoy food with your senses first. It is a place where you feel at home and coming for years, even if its your first time.
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   Ruth's Chris Steak House - Toronto

   $$$$Price: Very Expensive

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   Steakhouse

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   4.7

   (2,772)

   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.
   

Hy's Steakhouse - Toronto

Great vibe

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$$$$Price: Very Expensive

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Steakhouse

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4.8

(3,777)

Hy’s Steakhouse is a Toronto staple for perfectly grilled, Canadian Prime Grade Steaks. Located at the corner of Richmond and Bay, Hy’s flagship restaurant features modern splashes of colour and art, while staying true to the warm wood and clean lines and textures of the classic steakhouse tradition. Expertly crafted cocktails, Hy’s famous cheese toast and tableside classics, await you alongside the warm hospitality that you have come to expect from Canada’s Premier Steakhouse. Explore the stunning, expansive bar and lounge on the street level, wraparound dining room on the mezzanine level, and private dining rooms on the lower level.
Payment methods include: Visa/Mastercard/Discover/Cash/ApplePay/Debit/Hy's & Gotham Gift Cards
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We are unable to accept Pre-Paid Credit Cards***

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   Woods Restaurant & Bar

   $$$$Price: Expensive

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   Canadian

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   4.7

   (1,194)

   A truly Canadian experience showcasing superb Canadian wines, food, and hospitality. As elegant as it is natural, Woods Restaurant serves up seasonal, sustainable local ingredients in a space that is authentically rustic chic yet modern and beautifully lit. We bring the the landscape of the Canadian woods to your dining table. After dinner continue your experience with us at Pravda Vodka Bar. Ask for details.
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   JOEY King St

   $$$$Price: Moderate

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   Contemporary American

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   4.7

   (831)

   In the heart of Toronto’s iconic King Street in the vibrant financial district, JOEY King St is the largest JOEY in North America, spanning 19,000 sq ft in the historical Royal Bank building. With creative culinary concepts, elegant private dining spaces, a thoughtfully curated art collection, and a menu fit for a king, the Toronto location will redefine the dining experience with exclusive offerings.

Uncle Tony's

Great budget-friendly spot

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$$$$Price: Moderate

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Italian

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4.6

(328)

Authentic Italian Food in the St. Lawrence Market area

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   Richmond Station

   $$$$Price: Expensive

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   Canadian

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   4.8

   (1,109)

   Richmond Station is a stopping place—a bustling neighbourhood restaurant in Toronto's downtown core. We are committed to delicious food and excellent hospitality. Founded by Top Chef Canada winner Carl Heinrich, Richmond Station is an ingredient-focused and technique-driven neighbourhood restaurant steps from the Eaton Centre and Yonge-Dundas Square. Our open kitchen invites guests to witness the craftsmanship that goes into every plate, from our signature Station Burger to our rotating chef's tasting menu.
   Whether you're joining us for a casual lunch, an intimate dinner, or a celebratory gathering, Richmond Station offers a warm atmosphere that makes all feel welcome. We believe that exceptional service is an integral part of our dining experience, which is why we operate with a "hospitality included" model. This means that gratuities are not accepted, as the service cost is already reflected in our pricing. For parties of 8 or more, please email reservations@richmondstation.ca.
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   Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Toronto, ON | Downtown

   $$$$Price: Expensive

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   Japanese

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   4.8

   (735)

   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!