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The Best New Year's Eve Dinners in Toronto

Christine Peddie

almost 3 years ago

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

158 Cumberland St

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.

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.

488 Wellington St W

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.

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.

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.

1471 Gerrard St E

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.

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.

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.

365 Bay St

Hy's 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.

111C Queen St E

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.

100 Front St W

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.

169 Niagara St

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.

Manulife Centre

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.

1008 Queen St E

Eastside Social

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

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.

66 Wellington St W 54th floor

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.

156 Cumberland St

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.

60 Yorkville Ave

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.

96 Tecumseth St

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.

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.

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.

51 St Nicholas St

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.

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.

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.

163 Spadina Ave 1st Floor

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.

162 Cumberland St

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.

163 Spadina Ave

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.