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No one loves first dates. Most are reminiscent of an anxiety-ridden job interview. Cordial niceties rarely lead to romantic fireworks. If your blind date doesn’t qualify as your soulmate, you can at least look forward to a night out but picking a spot can be difficult. The atmosphere needs to be intimate without creating too much pressure and lively without drowning out your date. These 15 spots guarantee you great food, good vibes and hopefully drinks flowing.
Here are 15 of our favourite spots to go on a first date.
269 Dunn Ave
Simpl Things
A cocktail bar and restaurant, offering Italian comfort food by day, with Taiwanese street food by night.
928 Dundas St W
Bar Vendetta
Hip wine bar serving pastas, salads & other Italian-inspired fare in a post '70s setting.
478 Queen St W
Saku Sushi
Snug sushi house with a chill vibe plating Japanese-style seafood specialties & cocktails.
488 College St
Blackburn Social House
An elevated gastropub, with a focus on French and Italian cuisine, in addition to an elaborate cocktail program.
841 Bloor St W
Paradise Grapevine
Serving wine, cider and beer paired with delicious and simple finger foods.
537 College St
The Dog and Tiger
A pub where the menu is helmed by a top chef, where the food is farm-to-table fresh, and where the drinks are beloved local finds.
59 Ossington Ave
Pastiche
This hidden restaurant serves eclectic sharing plates and flamboyant cocktails.
612 College St
Birreria Volo
Imported bottled beers & rustic Italian snacks served in a narrow, exposed-brick setting.
923 Dundas St W
Cocktail Bar
Inventive cocktails served in a cozy space with a chic, retro vibe & a seasonal patio.
124 Ossington Ave
Bellwoods Brewery
Limited seasonal dishes and a rotating selection of experimental beer in a small brewhouse with tons of seating and a great patio.
827 Lansdowne Ave
Donna’s
Bright, simply decorated space offering light snacks, homestyle suppers & a long wine list.
252 Dupont St
Fet Zun
Middle Eastern sharing dishes & signature cocktails served in a relaxed spot with bohemian decor.
No one loves first dates. Most are reminiscent of an anxiety-ridden job interview. Cordial niceties rarely lead to romantic fireworks. If your blind date doesn’t qualify as your soulmate, you can at least look forward to a night out but picking a spot can be difficult. The atmosphere needs to be intimate without creating too much pressure and lively without drowning out your date. These 15 spots guarantee you great food, good vibes and hopefully drinks flowing.
Here are 15 of our favourite spots to go on a first date.
214 King St W
À Toi
A hidden speakeasy with a perfect selection of champaign and small bites.
269 Dunn Ave
Simpl Things
A cocktail bar and restaurant, offering Italian comfort food by day, with Taiwanese street food by night.
928 Dundas St W
Bar Vendetta
Hip wine bar serving pastas, salads & other Italian-inspired fare in a post '70s setting.
478 Queen St W
Saku Sushi
Snug sushi house with a chill vibe plating Japanese-style seafood specialties & cocktails.
488 College St
Blackburn Social House
An elevated gastropub, with a focus on French and Italian cuisine, in addition to an elaborate cocktail program.
841 Bloor St W
Paradise Grapevine
Serving wine, cider and beer paired with delicious and simple finger foods.
537 College St
The Dog and Tiger
A pub where the menu is helmed by a top chef, where the food is farm-to-table fresh, and where the drinks are beloved local finds.
59 Ossington Ave
Pastiche
This hidden restaurant serves eclectic sharing plates and flamboyant cocktails.
1226 Bloor St W
Bar Neon
A Bloordale staple with a back patio, cocktails & Greek-inspired snacks.
612 College St
Birreria Volo
Imported bottled beers & rustic Italian snacks served in a narrow, exposed-brick setting.
923 Dundas St W
Cocktail Bar
Inventive cocktails served in a cozy space with a chic, retro vibe & a seasonal patio.
124 Ossington Ave
Bellwoods Brewery
Limited seasonal dishes and a rotating selection of experimental beer in a small brewhouse with tons of seating and a great patio.
827 Lansdowne Ave
Donna’s
Bright, simply decorated space offering light snacks, homestyle suppers & a long wine list.
1241 Bloor St W
Seoul Shakers
Signature cocktails complemented by Korean fusion snacks.
252 Dupont St
Fet Zun
Middle Eastern sharing dishes & signature cocktails served in a relaxed spot with bohemian decor.
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