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15 Go-To Spots for a First Date in Toronto
Written By
Posted Jan 05, 2023
15 Go-To Spots for a First Date in Toronto
Written By
Posted Jan 05, 2023
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.
Entertainment District
214 King St W
À Toi
Bar
A hidden speakeasy with a perfect selection of champaign and small bites.
À Toi
Entertainment District
214 King St W
A hidden speakeasy with a perfect selection of champaign and small bites.
Bar
Parkdale
269 Dunn Ave
Simpl Things
A cocktail bar and restaurant, offering Italian comfort food by day, with Taiwanese street food by night.
Simpl Things
Parkdale
269 Dunn Ave
A cocktail bar and restaurant, offering Italian comfort food by day, with Taiwanese street food by night.
Dundas West
928 Dundas St W
Bar Vendetta
Hip wine bar serving pastas, salads & other Italian-inspired fare in a post '70s setting.
Bar Vendetta
Dundas West
928 Dundas St W
Hip wine bar serving pastas, salads & other Italian-inspired fare in a post '70s setting.
Queen West
478 Queen St W
Saku Sushi
Japanese
Snug sushi house with a chill vibe plating Japanese-style seafood specialties & cocktails.
Saku Sushi
Queen West
478 Queen St W
Snug sushi house with a chill vibe plating Japanese-style seafood specialties & cocktails.
Japanese
Little Italy
488 College St
Blackburn Social House
An elevated gastropub, with a focus on French and Italian cuisine, in addition to an elaborate cocktail program.
Blackburn Social House
Little Italy
488 College St
An elevated gastropub, with a focus on French and Italian cuisine, in addition to an elaborate cocktail program.
Bloorcourt Village
841 Bloor St W
Paradise Grapevine
Serving wine, cider and beer paired with delicious and simple finger foods.
Paradise Grapevine
Bloorcourt Village
841 Bloor St W
Serving wine, cider and beer paired with delicious and simple finger foods.
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.
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.
Pastiche
This hidden restaurant serves eclectic sharing plates and flamboyant cocktails.
Pastiche
This hidden restaurant serves eclectic sharing plates and flamboyant cocktails.
Bloordale Village
1226 Bloor St W
Bar Neon
Greek
A Bloordale staple with a back patio, cocktails & Greek-inspired snacks.
Bar Neon
Bloordale Village
1226 Bloor St W
A Bloordale staple with a back patio, cocktails & Greek-inspired snacks.
Greek
Little Italy
612 College St
Birreria Volo
Imported bottled beers & rustic Italian snacks served in a narrow, exposed-brick setting.
Birreria Volo
Little Italy
612 College St
Imported bottled beers & rustic Italian snacks served in a narrow, exposed-brick setting.
Dundas West
923 Dundas St W
Cocktail Bar
Inventive cocktails served in a cozy space with a chic, retro vibe & a seasonal patio.
Cocktail Bar
Dundas West
923 Dundas St W
Inventive cocktails served in a cozy space with a chic, retro vibe & a seasonal patio.
Trinity-Bellwoods
124 Ossington Ave
Bellwoods Brewery
Brewpub
Limited seasonal dishes and a rotating selection of experimental beer in a small brewhouse with tons of seating and a great patio.
Bellwoods Brewery
Trinity-Bellwoods
124 Ossington Ave
Limited seasonal dishes and a rotating selection of experimental beer in a small brewhouse with tons of seating and a great patio.
Brewpub
Junction Triangle
827 Lansdowne Ave
Donna’s
Bright, simply decorated space offering light snacks, homestyle suppers & a long wine list.
Donna’s
Junction Triangle
827 Lansdowne Ave
Bright, simply decorated space offering light snacks, homestyle suppers & a long wine list.
Bloordale Village
1241 Bloor St W
Seoul Shakers
Korean
Signature cocktails complemented by Korean fusion snacks.
Seoul Shakers
Bloordale Village
1241 Bloor St W
Signature cocktails complemented by Korean fusion snacks.
Korean
The Annex
252 Dupont St
Fet Zun
Middle Eastern
Middle Eastern sharing dishes & signature cocktails served in a relaxed spot with bohemian decor.
Fet Zun
The Annex
252 Dupont St
Middle Eastern sharing dishes & signature cocktails served in a relaxed spot with bohemian decor.
Middle Eastern