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The Best New Year's Eve Dinners in Toronto

Christine Peddie

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Christine Peddie

The Best New Year's Eve Dinners in Toronto

For the best New Year’s Eve you can hope for, it’s best not to dwell on the past but to welcome 2021 with Toronto takeout tailor-made to bring you joy. We all know that 2020 fell shockingly short in every possible way. Enough said. There’s no better way to kick it to the curb than with some of the city’s most devastatingly delicious dishes.

However you choose to spend the last night of this annus horribilis, whether in sweats or bedazzled, sober or otherwise, there’s something to be said of settling in for the night where it’s warm. The other silver lining? With restaurants shuttered for indoor dining, there are myriad options for end-of-year takeout to remember. Even if you love to cook, a night off to support your local faves is a beautiful thing. Resolve to order a cocktail kit, some fine wine and one of these spreads and we guarantee you’ll be more than happy to ring in the new year in your own digs.

Wash your bubbly down with some of the finest ingredients money can buy, or keep it cozy with a comforting, restaurant-quality meal. Whichever you choose, Toronto has the dishes you want to enjoy as you bid a resolute good riddance to 2020.

Little Italy

503 College St

DaiLo

Available to pre-order on Tock, try DaiLo's NYE Tasting Menu for $170 per person. On the menu, you will find a cocktail, champagne, Shrimp Toast & Foie Gras, Oysters & pearls, Eggnet Salad, Jerusalem Artichoke Dumplings, General Two Sweetbreads, 45 Day Dry Aged Ribeye Steak, All Sake Sorbet, Calamansi Panna Cotta, Petit Fours and a dessert cocktail.

DaiLo

Little Italy

503 College St

Available to pre-order on Tock, try DaiLo's NYE Tasting Menu for $170 per person. On the menu, you will find a cocktail, champagne, Shrimp Toast & Foie Gras, Oysters & pearls, Eggnet Salad, Jerusalem Artichoke Dumplings, General Two Sweetbreads, 45 Day Dry Aged Ribeye Steak, All Sake Sorbet, Calamansi Panna Cotta, Petit Fours and a dessert cocktail.

Brockton Village

1132 College St

Ten Restaurant

Order the "See ya later 2020! (New Year's Eve for Two)" dinner for $125 on Tock. The meal includes a bottle of bubbly, super greens salad with hazelnut vinaigrette and herbs, braised pork tourtiere or root vegetable pie, chocolate cake and a brioche French toast kit for the next morning.

Ten Restaurant

Brockton Village

1132 College St

Order the "See ya later 2020! (New Year's Eve for Two)" dinner for $125 on Tock. The meal includes a bottle of bubbly, super greens salad with hazelnut vinaigrette and herbs, braised pork tourtiere or root vegetable pie, chocolate cake and a brioche French toast kit for the next morning.

Trinity Bellwoods

227 Ossington Ave

La Banane

Order a festive meal on Tock for pick up or delivery. Choose from the Trout-en-Croûte Dinner for 2, Duck Confit Dinner for 2 or the Herb-Crusted Prime Rib Dinner.

La Banane

Trinity Bellwoods

227 Ossington Ave

Order a festive meal on Tock for pick up or delivery. Choose from the Trout-en-Croûte Dinner for 2, Duck Confit Dinner for 2 or the Herb-Crusted Prime Rib Dinner.

Junction Triangle

827 Lansdowne Ave

Donna’s

Pre-order this seafood-heavy feast on Tock by December 28 at 6 pm. On the menu, you will find Shrimp Cocktail with Kimchi, Salmon Rillette, Pickled Mussels in a Jar, Devilled Crab Salad, Smoked Fish and Potato Fritters with Herby Mayo and Miss Vickies with Crunchy Veggies and Toasts.

Donna’s

Junction Triangle

827 Lansdowne Ave

Pre-order this seafood-heavy feast on Tock by December 28 at 6 pm. On the menu, you will find Shrimp Cocktail with Kimchi, Salmon Rillette, Pickled Mussels in a Jar, Devilled Crab Salad, Smoked Fish and Potato Fritters with Herby Mayo and Miss Vickies with Crunchy Veggies and Toasts.

Leslieville

819 Gerrard St E

Wynona

There's no greater comfort than can be found in Wynona's New Year's Eve Dinner at Home for 2. With a selection of cheeses, beet and orange salad, rigatoni with braised beef cheek, and chocolate and orange mousse, this meal hits every note from luxurious and satisfying to downright delicious.

Wynona

Leslieville

819 Gerrard St E

There's no greater comfort than can be found in Wynona's New Year's Eve Dinner at Home for 2. With a selection of cheeses, beet and orange salad, rigatoni with braised beef cheek, and chocolate and orange mousse, this meal hits every note from luxurious and satisfying to downright delicious.

Entertainment District

181 Wellington St W

TOCA

TOCA's New Year's Eve Dinner, available for pre-order until December 28, includes mini ciabatta with an assortment of butter, smoked burrata, a choice of braised beef cheek or spinach and mushroom cannelloni, pistachio tiramisu and house-made chocolate truffles.

TOCA

Entertainment District

181 Wellington St W

TOCA's New Year's Eve Dinner, available for pre-order until December 28, includes mini ciabatta with an assortment of butter, smoked burrata, a choice of braised beef cheek or spinach and mushroom cannelloni, pistachio tiramisu and house-made chocolate truffles.

Junction Triangle

2790 Dundas St W

Roux

Enjoy a choose-your-own-adventure feast with Roux's expansive New Year's Eve Menu. Select the appetizers, mains and desserts you want and indulge in a meal made up of your Southern favourites.

Roux

Junction Triangle

2790 Dundas St W

Enjoy a choose-your-own-adventure feast with Roux's expansive New Year's Eve Menu. Select the appetizers, mains and desserts you want and indulge in a meal made up of your Southern favourites.

Fashion District

469 King St W

Rodney's Oyster House

Spend the last night of the year learning something new with a New Year's Eve tutored oyster shucking lesson from Rodney's. Each Oyster & Champagne box includes twelve unshucked oysters, one oyster knife, a half-bottle of bubbly and a live class on December 31.

Rodney's Oyster House

Fashion District

469 King St W

Spend the last night of the year learning something new with a New Year's Eve tutored oyster shucking lesson from Rodney's. Each Oyster & Champagne box includes twelve unshucked oysters, one oyster knife, a half-bottle of bubbly and a live class on December 31.

Financial District

1 Richmond St W

Richmond Station

Order Richmond Station's New Year's Eve Party Feast for two and start the evening with house-made charcuterie. Move on to chicory salad, Camembert, Nordic shrimp dip, striploin steak and more.

Richmond Station

Financial District

1 Richmond St W

Order Richmond Station's New Year's Eve Party Feast for two and start the evening with house-made charcuterie. Move on to chicory salad, Camembert, Nordic shrimp dip, striploin steak and more.

Bar Reyna

Mediterranean

Reyna's Holiday Meal for Four is a feast for the senses, available for pre-order pickup from Reyna on King. Each includes a host of dishes, including olives and Manchego cheese, salmon gravlax, a choice of seafood cataplana or New Zealand lamb rack, Kahlua cheesecake and a bottle of prosecco to wash it all down.

Bar Reyna

Reyna's Holiday Meal for Four is a feast for the senses, available for pre-order pickup from Reyna on King. Each includes a host of dishes, including olives and Manchego cheese, salmon gravlax, a choice of seafood cataplana or New Zealand lamb rack, Kahlua cheesecake and a bottle of prosecco to wash it all down.

Mediterranean

Harbourfront

10 Bay St # 105

Miku Toronto

End the year on an elegant note with a Deluxe Chirashi Tier from Miku. Perfect for three to four diners, each order includes assorted diced fish, sashimi, tamago, soy-glazed mushrooms and more.

Miku Toronto

Harbourfront

10 Bay St # 105

End the year on an elegant note with a Deluxe Chirashi Tier from Miku. Perfect for three to four diners, each order includes assorted diced fish, sashimi, tamago, soy-glazed mushrooms and more.

Marben

Marben's Festive Meal Kits provide everything you need, from appetizers to dessert, for a fabulous dinner in. Order by December 28 for New Year's Eve pickup or delivery.

Marben

Marben's Festive Meal Kits provide everything you need, from appetizers to dessert, for a fabulous dinner in. Order by December 28 for New Year's Eve pickup or delivery.

St James Town

592 Sherbourne St

Maison Selby

Ring in 2021 with a decadent steak dinner for two from Maison Selby, with P.E.I. rock crab, tournedos Rossini and opera cake.

Maison Selby

St James Town

592 Sherbourne St

Ring in 2021 with a decadent steak dinner for two from Maison Selby, with P.E.I. rock crab, tournedos Rossini and opera cake.

King West

601 King St W

Lee

Lee Restaurant's four-course menu, available for one night only, features the restaurant's signature Singapore slaw, garlic butter roasted tiger prawn, Omaha US prime striploin with sides and a dessert trio. Pre-order 24 hours in advance through Tock or by emailing the restaurant.

Lee

King West

601 King St W

Lee Restaurant's four-course menu, available for one night only, features the restaurant's signature Singapore slaw, garlic butter roasted tiger prawn, Omaha US prime striploin with sides and a dessert trio. Pre-order 24 hours in advance through Tock or by emailing the restaurant.

Lake Inez

Lake Inez's NYE feast pulls out all the stops. Over five courses, you'll indulge in oyster Rockefeller tartine, smoked Ontario whitefish croquettes, shrimp and crawfish étouffé and delicate, delectable sweets.

Lake Inez

Lake Inez's NYE feast pulls out all the stops. Over five courses, you'll indulge in oyster Rockefeller tartine, smoked Ontario whitefish croquettes, shrimp and crawfish étouffé and delicate, delectable sweets.

King West

433 King St W

Labora

Channel the warmth of the Mediterranean with a four-course feast from Labora. Nibble on olive oil bread with smoked artichoke dip before you move on to grilled baby gem salad with boquerones, Spanish black truffle and chicken cannelloni, Basque-style cod and triple chocolate cake.

Labora

King West

433 King St W

Channel the warmth of the Mediterranean with a four-course feast from Labora. Nibble on olive oil bread with smoked artichoke dip before you move on to grilled baby gem salad with boquerones, Spanish black truffle and chicken cannelloni, Basque-style cod and triple chocolate cake.

Queen Street West

924 Queen St W

Jules Bistro

Jules Bistro is offering a multi-course holiday menu for pickup this New Year's Eve. With winter salad, buttery, escargot-laden vol au vent, turkey roulade and other indulgences, it's a perfect way to dine the night away.

Jules Bistro

Queen Street West

924 Queen St W

Jules Bistro is offering a multi-course holiday menu for pickup this New Year's Eve. With winter salad, buttery, escargot-laden vol au vent, turkey roulade and other indulgences, it's a perfect way to dine the night away.

Financial District

365 Bay St

Hy's Steakhouse

Steakhouse

Though celebrating New Year's Eve with nothing more than a glass of wine and Hy's famous cheese toast sounds pretty great, their Holiday Dinner includes Caesar salad, steak, sides and gingerbread cheesecake. You can also take things to the next level with curated cocktail appetizers made especially for the occasion.

Hy's Steakhouse

Financial District

365 Bay St

Though celebrating New Year's Eve with nothing more than a glass of wine and Hy's famous cheese toast sounds pretty great, their Holiday Dinner includes Caesar salad, steak, sides and gingerbread cheesecake. You can also take things to the next level with curated cocktail appetizers made especially for the occasion.

Steakhouse

George Restaurant

Enjoy a virtual dinner party this New Year's Eve with GEORGE-TO-GO. Each four-course tasting, featuring dishes such as tuna with peppercorn mayo and heirloom carrots and rack of lamb with potato pavé and pumpkin seed wafer, includes a virtual walk-through of the meal with chef Loseto and GEORGE's head sommelier.

George Restaurant

Enjoy a virtual dinner party this New Year's Eve with GEORGE-TO-GO. Each four-course tasting, featuring dishes such as tuna with peppercorn mayo and heirloom carrots and rack of lamb with potato pavé and pumpkin seed wafer, includes a virtual walk-through of the meal with chef Loseto and GEORGE's head sommelier.

Library Bar at The Fairmont Royal York

Turn bubbles and dessert into a meal with a New Year's Eve To-Go box from Clockwork at the Fairmont. Each box includes a bottle of Moët & Chandon, two branded glasses and a box of ethereal, sugary delights from Delysées Luxury Sweet Boutique.

Library Bar at The Fairmont Royal York

Turn bubbles and dessert into a meal with a New Year's Eve To-Go box from Clockwork at the Fairmont. Each box includes a bottle of Moët & Chandon, two branded glasses and a box of ethereal, sugary delights from Delysées Luxury Sweet Boutique.

Edulis

With twelve courses, including albacore tuna ceviche, live scallop with Jaffa citrus, clams Casino, empanada Gallega and more, Edulis' New Year's Eve menu, available on Tock, offers a world of flavour and enough entertainment to last until the clock strikes 12.

Edulis

With twelve courses, including albacore tuna ceviche, live scallop with Jaffa citrus, clams Casino, empanada Gallega and more, Edulis' New Year's Eve menu, available on Tock, offers a world of flavour and enough entertainment to last until the clock strikes 12.

Eataly Toronto

Available for pickup on December 28, Eataly's ready-to-heat holiday meal includes everything you need for your New Year's Eve feast, including artisanal meat and cheese, tricolour salad, prime rib and more. Add on a bottle of Ferrari prosecco for your midnight toast.

Eataly Toronto

Available for pickup on December 28, Eataly's ready-to-heat holiday meal includes everything you need for your New Year's Eve feast, including artisanal meat and cheese, tricolour salad, prime rib and more. Add on a bottle of Ferrari prosecco for your midnight toast.

Leslieville

1008 Queen St E

Eastside Social

Chef-prepped canapés from Eastside Social are a perfectly elegant way to impress your pandemic party.

Eastside Social

Leslieville

1008 Queen St E

Chef-prepped canapés from Eastside Social are a perfectly elegant way to impress your pandemic party.

Trinity Bellwoods

130 Ossington Ave

Cote De Boeuf

Côte de Boeuf's NYE Butcher Box, available for pickup on December 30 and 31, includes an array of greatest hits, from foie gras with blueberry compote to bone-in prime rib roast with sauce au poivre and Marie Demets champagne.

Cote De Boeuf

Trinity Bellwoods

130 Ossington Ave

Côte de Boeuf's NYE Butcher Box, available for pickup on December 30 and 31, includes an array of greatest hits, from foie gras with blueberry compote to bone-in prime rib roast with sauce au poivre and Marie Demets champagne.

Canoe

Order by December 28 to welcome the new year with a Canoe Wild 2020 box. With four courses, including duck, goose and foie gras terrine and forest floor Wellington, along with cocktails, wine, décor and more, Canoe's feast is an indulgent, inspiring way to toast the new year.

Canoe

Order by December 28 to welcome the new year with a Canoe Wild 2020 box. With four courses, including duck, goose and foie gras terrine and forest floor Wellington, along with cocktails, wine, décor and more, Canoe's feast is an indulgent, inspiring way to toast the new year.

Chabrol

Chabrol's New Year's Eve Dinner, with house-made baguette, poached foie gras, lobster salad, blanquette de veau and marquise au chocolate, promises to be as elegant as it will be delicious.

Chabrol

Chabrol's New Year's Eve Dinner, with house-made baguette, poached foie gras, lobster salad, blanquette de veau and marquise au chocolate, promises to be as elegant as it will be delicious.

Cafe Boulud

Indulge at home with foie gras torchon, smoked salmon roulade, Wagyu short rib and "Le Chocolat" from Café Boulud and you'll feel as celebratory this New Year's Eve as ever.

Cafe Boulud

Indulge at home with foie gras torchon, smoked salmon roulade, Wagyu short rib and "Le Chocolat" from Café Boulud and you'll feel as celebratory this New Year's Eve as ever.

Beast

Welcome the new year with a piece of fried chicken in one hand and a glass of bubbly in the other, courtesy of Beast Bodega. Served with macaroni salad, coleslaw and fries, in a collectible Star Wars lunchbox, the meal leaves very little to be desired.

Beast

Welcome the new year with a piece of fried chicken in one hand and a glass of bubbly in the other, courtesy of Beast Bodega. Served with macaroni salad, coleslaw and fries, in a collectible Star Wars lunchbox, the meal leaves very little to be desired.

East Chinatown

744 Gerrard St E

Batifole

Available for preorder takeout on December 31 from 12-6 p.m., Batifole's Holiday Menu includes a choice of salmon gravlax or foie gras torchon, confit duck leg or pike quenelle and caramel and chocolate bûche de noël for dessert.

Batifole

East Chinatown

744 Gerrard St E

Available for preorder takeout on December 31 from 12-6 p.m., Batifole's Holiday Menu includes a choice of salmon gravlax or foie gras torchon, confit duck leg or pike quenelle and caramel and chocolate bûche de noël for dessert.

Dufferin Grove

797 College St

Bar Isabel

Celebrate the new year with Bar Isabel and a spread for two that includes jamon Joselito, scallop gratin, braised beef cheek, basque cake with sherry cream and other temptations.

Bar Isabel

Dufferin Grove

797 College St

Celebrate the new year with Bar Isabel and a spread for two that includes jamon Joselito, scallop gratin, braised beef cheek, basque cake with sherry cream and other temptations.

Avelo

Create your own feast from a menu of plant-based courses on Avelo's holiday menu. From faux gras and russet and sweet potato gratin to vegetable Wellington, all are guaranteed to please.

Avelo

Create your own feast from a menu of plant-based courses on Avelo's holiday menu. From faux gras and russet and sweet potato gratin to vegetable Wellington, all are guaranteed to please.

York Mills

4150 Yonge St

Auberge du Pommier

Send off 2020 in Gallic style with caviar, chateaubriand and black forest cake from Auberge du Pommier's New Year's Eve takeout menu.

Auberge du Pommier

York Mills

4150 Yonge St

Send off 2020 in Gallic style with caviar, chateaubriand and black forest cake from Auberge du Pommier's New Year's Eve takeout menu.

Bloordale Village

1194 Bloor St W

Alma

Any quiet night in can benefit from Alma's end-of-year menu. Meant for two, each dinner includes Muscovy duck breast, fancy fried rice, scallion pancakes, chili cucumber with grilled onion and salted radish, kimchi, honey vinegar tart and mooncake petit fours.

Alma

Bloordale Village

1194 Bloor St W

Any quiet night in can benefit from Alma's end-of-year menu. Meant for two, each dinner includes Muscovy duck breast, fancy fried rice, scallion pancakes, chili cucumber with grilled onion and salted radish, kimchi, honey vinegar tart and mooncake petit fours.

Aloette

Upgrade from your usual fried chicken bucket with a special one from Aloette. In the last Aloette at Home dinner for the year, you'll find a homey, comforting mix of coleslaw, mashed potatoes with gravy, jalapeño hoe cakes, fried chicken, brownies and a bottle of bubbly for toasting.

Aloette

Upgrade from your usual fried chicken bucket with a special one from Aloette. In the last Aloette at Home dinner for the year, you'll find a homey, comforting mix of coleslaw, mashed potatoes with gravy, jalapeño hoe cakes, fried chicken, brownies and a bottle of bubbly for toasting.

Alobar

Alobar Yorkville's Final Feast of 2020, with nine courses, including tiger prawn cocktail, Aloette wedge salad and Wagyu striploin, is guaranteed to be memorable.

Alobar

Alobar Yorkville's Final Feast of 2020, with nine courses, including tiger prawn cocktail, Aloette wedge salad and Wagyu striploin, is guaranteed to be memorable.

Alo

Welcome the new year in style with a gourmet feast from Alo at Home. Sup on tuna sashimi with sea urchin, burrata with pistachios, agnolotti with Périgord black truffle, Wagyu rib cap, chocolate cake and more, and your cares will melt away.

Alo

Welcome the new year in style with a gourmet feast from Alo at Home. Sup on tuna sashimi with sea urchin, burrata with pistachios, agnolotti with Périgord black truffle, Wagyu rib cap, chocolate cake and more, and your cares will melt away.