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The Best Heated Patios in Toronto

Nadia Boachie

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Nadia Boachie

The Best Heated Patios in Toronto

With temperatures dropping and COVID-19 restrictions prohibiting indoor dining, heated patios are becoming extremely important and necessary for Toronto restaurants' livelihood. This week, the Ontario government announced that Toronto's curbside patios would slowly begin to be taken down as winter approaches. Unfortunately, the next few weeks may be your last chance to dine at some of these temporarily heated patios. Looking for the best heated patios in Toronto? We've got you covered!

Bloorcourt Village

1006a Bloor St W

Osteria Rialto and Bar Biltmore

This art deco themed patio is equipped with heated benches and a retractable roof.

Osteria Rialto and Bar Biltmore

Bloorcourt Village

1006a Bloor St W

This art deco themed patio is equipped with heated benches and a retractable roof.

Reposado

Mexican tapas and top shelf tequila! What more could you need?

Reposado

Mexican tapas and top shelf tequila! What more could you need?

Amal Toronto

Modern Lebanese cuisine in the heart of Yorkville. 

Amal Toronto

Modern Lebanese cuisine in the heart of Yorkville. 

Cactus Club Cafe

Casual dining restaurant that offers the best of global cuisine. Located in First Canadian Place.

Cactus Club Cafe

Casual dining restaurant that offers the best of global cuisine. Located in First Canadian Place.

Gusto 501

Italian

Though the beautiful interior of this restaurant is not available for dine ins, patrons can dine on their rooftop or at tables in the front of this restaurant. 

Gusto 501

Though the beautiful interior of this restaurant is not available for dine ins, patrons can dine on their rooftop or at tables in the front of this restaurant. 

Italian

Sky Yard At The Drake Hotel

The Queen West Roof top patio is a neighbourhood favourite serving up brunch, lunch and dinner on their heated patio. 

Sky Yard At The Drake Hotel

The Queen West Roof top patio is a neighbourhood favourite serving up brunch, lunch and dinner on their heated patio. 

Figo

Contemporary Italian located in the heart of downtown Toronto. 

Figo

Contemporary Italian located in the heart of downtown Toronto. 

King West

905 King St W

King Rustic

Laid-back and local spot where you can enjoy a good bite and a have a relaxing evening on their heated patio.

King Rustic

King West

905 King St W

Laid-back and local spot where you can enjoy a good bite and a have a relaxing evening on their heated patio.

Marben

Farm to table dining in the heart of downtown Toronto.

Marben

Farm to table dining in the heart of downtown Toronto.

Little Italy

594 College St

Cafe Diplomatico

Italian

Historic Little Italy Cafe known for is no fuss environment and classic Italian pizza, pasta and other entrees.

Cafe Diplomatico

Little Italy

594 College St

Historic Little Italy Cafe known for is no fuss environment and classic Italian pizza, pasta and other entrees.

Italian

Shangri-La Lobby Lounge and Bar

The luxury Shangri-La Hotel is fully equipped with a heated patio so hotel guests and visitors of the restaurant can enjoy food and drinks on their cosy patio.

Shangri-La Lobby Lounge and Bar

The luxury Shangri-La Hotel is fully equipped with a heated patio so hotel guests and visitors of the restaurant can enjoy food and drinks on their cosy patio.

Harbourfront

10 Bay St # 105

Miku Toronto

Fine Dining sushi restaurant and Aburi Restaurant's first East Coast located Toronto's Harbour Front at Bay and Queen's Quay.

Miku Toronto

Harbourfront

10 Bay St # 105

Fine Dining sushi restaurant and Aburi Restaurant's first East Coast located Toronto's Harbour Front at Bay and Queen's Quay.

Financial District

111 Richmond St W

Tachi

Small Japanese eatery and the first standing-only sushi restaurant in Toronto. Go here is you want the highest quality sushi 

Tachi

Financial District

111 Richmond St W

Small Japanese eatery and the first standing-only sushi restaurant in Toronto. Go here is you want the highest quality sushi 

Junction Triangle

1595 Dupont St

Lucia

Lucia specializes in hand-made pasta dishes and simple Italian cooking. It is the perfect spot for casual unpretentious dining. 

Lucia

Junction Triangle

1595 Dupont St

Lucia specializes in hand-made pasta dishes and simple Italian cooking. It is the perfect spot for casual unpretentious dining. 

Distillery District

35 Tank House Lane

Cluny Bistro

Modern French Bistro with non-pretentious menus inspired by France's nouvelle cuisine movement.

Cluny Bistro

Distillery District

35 Tank House Lane

Modern French Bistro with non-pretentious menus inspired by France's nouvelle cuisine movement.

St James Town

592 Sherbourne St

Maison Selby

Maison Selby is the newest restaurant of O&B group and the quality and consistency from their group of restaurants is evident here. 

Maison Selby

St James Town

592 Sherbourne St

Maison Selby is the newest restaurant of O&B group and the quality and consistency from their group of restaurants is evident here. 

Distillery District

2 Trinity St

Madrina

If you are looking for Spanish tapas, wines and cocktail head to the history Distillery District to Madrina Bar y Tapas.

Madrina

Distillery District

2 Trinity St

If you are looking for Spanish tapas, wines and cocktail head to the history Distillery District to Madrina Bar y Tapas.

Bar Reyna

Mediterranean

Bar Reyna is known for its adorable hidden patio and if you have not yet had a chance, you can still go while the weather permits. 

Bar Reyna

Bar Reyna is known for its adorable hidden patio and if you have not yet had a chance, you can still go while the weather permits. 

Mediterranean

The Rooftop at the Broadview Hotel

This historic hotel has beautiful views of the city from Toronto's east end. 

The Rooftop at the Broadview Hotel

This historic hotel has beautiful views of the city from Toronto's east end. 

St. Clair West

Casa Loma

BlueBlood Steakhouse

BlueBlood Steakhouse is located inside Toronto's majestic Casa Loma. If you are looking for some of the city's best steak check this spot out. 

BlueBlood Steakhouse

St. Clair West

Casa Loma

BlueBlood Steakhouse is located inside Toronto's majestic Casa Loma. If you are looking for some of the city's best steak check this spot out. 

Bymark

Nestled in the atrium of Mies Van der Rohe's modernist TD Towers, this restaurant provides upscale patio dining in the heart of the Financial District. 

Bymark

Nestled in the atrium of Mies Van der Rohe's modernist TD Towers, this restaurant provides upscale patio dining in the heart of the Financial District. 

The Shameful Tiki Room

If you are looking for impressive cocktails and a taste of summer this place is a must visit. 

The Shameful Tiki Room

If you are looking for impressive cocktails and a taste of summer this place is a must visit. 

King West

433 King St W

Labora

This King West joint is serving up Spanish classics like Paella and tapas.

Labora

King West

433 King St W

This King West joint is serving up Spanish classics like Paella and tapas.

Little Portugal

1282 Dundas St W

Founder Restaurant & Cocktail Bar

Led by Chef Kendall Collingridge and serving globally inspired dishes. 

Founder Restaurant & Cocktail Bar

Little Portugal

1282 Dundas St W

Led by Chef Kendall Collingridge and serving globally inspired dishes. 

Eataly Toronto

Since its opening last year Eataly has been a bustling spot for those who want Italian food and groceries. Check out their heated patio if you want to dine in. 

Eataly Toronto

Since its opening last year Eataly has been a bustling spot for those who want Italian food and groceries. Check out their heated patio if you want to dine in. 

Hemingway's Restaurant

Cozy Yorkville bar with massive heated and covered rooftop patio. 

Hemingway's Restaurant

Cozy Yorkville bar with massive heated and covered rooftop patio. 

Entertainment District

80 Blue Jays Way 44th Floor

Kost

Californian

The most photogenic patio in Toronto with recognizable views of the city's most famous building, the CN Tower.  

Kost

Entertainment District

80 Blue Jays Way 44th Floor

The most photogenic patio in Toronto with recognizable views of the city's most famous building, the CN Tower.  

Californian

Chula Taberna Mexicana

Beautiful, large and colourful patio and Mexican food that is sure to impress patrons.

Chula Taberna Mexicana

Beautiful, large and colourful patio and Mexican food that is sure to impress patrons.

Queen West

208 Queen St W

Queen Mother Cafe

This spot is fitted with both curbside and back patio and serves up Laotian-Thai cuisine.

Queen Mother Cafe

Queen West

208 Queen St W

This spot is fitted with both curbside and back patio and serves up Laotian-Thai cuisine.

Sofia Restaurant and Bar

Large airy patio and upper-tier original spins on Italian cuisine. 

Sofia Restaurant and Bar

Large airy patio and upper-tier original spins on Italian cuisine. 

Little Italy

505 College St

Bar Raval

Spanish

Sister bar to Bar Isabel serving up delicious tapas style Spanish food and delicious cocktails and wines.

Bar Raval

Little Italy

505 College St

Sister bar to Bar Isabel serving up delicious tapas style Spanish food and delicious cocktails and wines.

Spanish

The Pilot

Their second floor rooftop patio is perfect for views of the bustling Yorkville streets.

The Pilot

Their second floor rooftop patio is perfect for views of the bustling Yorkville streets.

Il Fornello

Italian

Popular Italian chain serving up casual fine dining and some of the best wood fired pizzas. 

Il Fornello

Popular Italian chain serving up casual fine dining and some of the best wood fired pizzas. 

Italian

Entertainment District

106 John St #3

Fox on John

British

British fare in the heart of downtown Toronto. Check out their late night specials on their 'After Dark' menu if you are planning a visit.

Fox on John

Entertainment District

106 John St #3

British fare in the heart of downtown Toronto. Check out their late night specials on their 'After Dark' menu if you are planning a visit.

British

Distillery District

18 Tank House Lane

El Catrin

Debatably one of the best patios in the city, head to the Distillery District for Mexican fare on this large heated patio.  

El Catrin

Distillery District

18 Tank House Lane

Debatably one of the best patios in the city, head to the Distillery District for Mexican fare on this large heated patio.  

Painted Lady

Fun eclectic bar located at Ossington and Dundas has one of the most colourful patio setups along the Ossington strip.

Painted Lady

Fun eclectic bar located at Ossington and Dundas has one of the most colourful patio setups along the Ossington strip.

Trinity Bellwoods

80 Ossington Ave

Mamakas Taverna

One of the best Greek food restaurants in the city and it is located on the Ossington Strip.

Mamakas Taverna

Trinity Bellwoods

80 Ossington Ave

One of the best Greek food restaurants in the city and it is located on the Ossington Strip.