Whether you're looking to host a birthday dinner, plan a celebration with family and friends or simply enjoy a meal with a whole bunch of friends, these spots are ideal for accommodating larger groups, while appealing to a variety of tastes and dietary needs. Here is a list of the best restaurants for large groups in Toronto.
10
165 University Ave
Cafe Landwer
Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, this Middle Eastern restaurant is ideal for large gatherings any time of the day -- from breakfast meetings to late night impromptu gatherings.
9
18 Tank House Lane
El Catrin
The go-to spot for Mexican cuisine in the Distillery District, this expansive restaurant houses a large heated patio and a sprawling indoor space with high ceilings. Guacamole made table-side in a mortar and pestle and spicy margaritas are the perfect way to kickstart your night.
8
478 King St W
Patria
Offering traditional Spanish cuisine in an elegant and spacious location on King West, Patria has plenty of room to host your next big gathering. With large-format paellas and tapas meant for sharing, the menu is designed with a group in mind.
7
99 Queen St E
The Carbon Bar
Known for their private dining space, this BBQ spot in Corktown also accommodates large groups with their long wooden tables and red leather booths.
6
4020 Finch Ave E
Fishman Lobster Clubhouse
This famous Scarborough restaurant is widely recognized for their gargantuan seafood towers. The cash-only seafood spot is geared towards big groups -- offering a large-format, family-style type of dining.
5
101 Portland St
Gusto 101
This sophisticated and well-loved Italian spot at King and Portland has plenty of space on the main floor and upstairs for larger groups. If you have more than 9 guests, you can work with them to create a custom sharing menu that features a selection of their signature dishes. Plus, who doesn't love crispy, shareable pizzas, fresh pastas and dollar-an-ounce house wine?
4
559 Bloor St W
Kinka Izakaya
With tables for up to ten people and multiple locations across the city, this creative and modern Japanese restaurant is the perfect place to go for a celebration. Their outgoing and energetic staff love to do birthdays, so book in advance and bring a group of pals. Order a round of sake bombs for the evening's entertainment.
3
57 Adelaide St E
Terroni - Adelaide
Three large downtown locations allow for online bookings of up to 20 people, so your party can enjoy authentic Italian seafood, meats, pastas and pizzas. They have plenty of options for vegan and gluten-free folks in your group, too.
2
609 King St W
WVRST
Long communal benches offer the ideal space for larger groups at WVRST, where diners can choose from an extensive menu of sausages, toppings and sauces to nibble alongside a hefty selection of craft beers and wine.
1
18 Duncan St
Pai
This dim, bustling Thai spot in the heart of downtown has two full dining rooms, complete with plenty of seating -- just make sure to book well ahead of time, as it fills up fast! Bonus: they have what many believe to be the best Pad Thai in the city, as well as delicious, inventive cocktails to wash it all down.
Whether you're looking to host a birthday dinner, plan a celebration with family and friends or simply enjoy a meal with a whole bunch of friends, these spots are ideal for accommodating larger groups, while appealing to a variety of tastes and dietary needs. Here is a list of the best restaurants for large groups in Toronto.
10
165 University Ave
Cafe Landwer
Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, this Middle Eastern restaurant is ideal for large gatherings any time of the day -- from breakfast meetings to late night impromptu gatherings.
9
18 Tank House Lane
El Catrin
The go-to spot for Mexican cuisine in the Distillery District, this expansive restaurant houses a large heated patio and a sprawling indoor space with high ceilings. Guacamole made table-side in a mortar and pestle and spicy margaritas are the perfect way to kickstart your night.
8
478 King St W
Patria
Offering traditional Spanish cuisine in an elegant and spacious location on King West, Patria has plenty of room to host your next big gathering. With large-format paellas and tapas meant for sharing, the menu is designed with a group in mind.
7
99 Queen St E
The Carbon Bar
Known for their private dining space, this BBQ spot in Corktown also accommodates large groups with their long wooden tables and red leather booths.
6
4020 Finch Ave E
Fishman Lobster Clubhouse
This famous Scarborough restaurant is widely recognized for their gargantuan seafood towers. The cash-only seafood spot is geared towards big groups -- offering a large-format, family-style type of dining.
5
101 Portland St
Gusto 101
This sophisticated and well-loved Italian spot at King and Portland has plenty of space on the main floor and upstairs for larger groups. If you have more than 9 guests, you can work with them to create a custom sharing menu that features a selection of their signature dishes. Plus, who doesn't love crispy, shareable pizzas, fresh pastas and dollar-an-ounce house wine?
4
559 Bloor St W
Kinka Izakaya
With tables for up to ten people and multiple locations across the city, this creative and modern Japanese restaurant is the perfect place to go for a celebration. Their outgoing and energetic staff love to do birthdays, so book in advance and bring a group of pals. Order a round of sake bombs for the evening's entertainment.
3
57 Adelaide St E
Terroni - Adelaide
Three large downtown locations allow for online bookings of up to 20 people, so your party can enjoy authentic Italian seafood, meats, pastas and pizzas. They have plenty of options for vegan and gluten-free folks in your group, too.
2
609 King St W
WVRST
Long communal benches offer the ideal space for larger groups at WVRST, where diners can choose from an extensive menu of sausages, toppings and sauces to nibble alongside a hefty selection of craft beers and wine.
1
18 Duncan St
Pai
This dim, bustling Thai spot in the heart of downtown has two full dining rooms, complete with plenty of seating -- just make sure to book well ahead of time, as it fills up fast! Bonus: they have what many believe to be the best Pad Thai in the city, as well as delicious, inventive cocktails to wash it all down.
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