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The Best Restaurants in Toronto for an Anniversary Dinner

Christine Peddie

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Christine Peddie

The Best Restaurants in Toronto for an Anniversary Dinner

The best restaurants in Toronto for an anniversary dinner are the ones that have that extra special something -- be it an extraordinary chef, gorgeous room, unique menu or all of the above -- that make them stand out among the abundance of eateries in the city.

An anniversary is a time to celebrate your union, that special spark and how far your relationship has come. Celebrate with a meal that will leave you as smitten as your true love's kiss. With a host of spots to choose from, you can go glam or reserve somewhere relaxed and make the type of memories you treasure. A meal at one of the city's most acclaimed spots is reason enough to celebrate. Add love to the mix, and wait for the sparks to fly.

Actinolite

Just like your relationship, a meal at Actinolite is a journey that improves with every step. Move through an evening with a parade of creative dishes intensely connected to the land, and feel that spark of love all over again.

Actinolite

Just like your relationship, a meal at Actinolite is a journey that improves with every step. Move through an evening with a parade of creative dishes intensely connected to the land, and feel that spark of love all over again.

Leslieville

819 Gerrard St E

Wynona

Leslieville's Wynona beckons with a sleek room, house-made pasta and an ever-evolving wine list. If you thrive on low-key, intimate dinners that leave you sated and beaming, Wynona is happy to provide.

Wynona

Leslieville

819 Gerrard St E

Leslieville's Wynona beckons with a sleek room, house-made pasta and an ever-evolving wine list. If you thrive on low-key, intimate dinners that leave you sated and beaming, Wynona is happy to provide.

VELA

Toast to life and love in one of the city's sexiest rooms. As Vela casts its spell -- through its seductive room, precise service and bewitching plates -- you'll be ready to say "I do," all over again.

VELA

Toast to life and love in one of the city's sexiest rooms. As Vela casts its spell -- through its seductive room, precise service and bewitching plates -- you'll be ready to say "I do," all over again.

360 The Restaurant at the CN Tower

Canadian

You'll know you're with your true love when you find yourself gazing at them instead of at the breathtaking view from Toronto's loftiest dining room. Sneak a peek as you sample elegant dishes inspired by the seasons and our local bounty.

360 The Restaurant at the CN Tower

You'll know you're with your true love when you find yourself gazing at them instead of at the breathtaking view from Toronto's loftiest dining room. Sneak a peek as you sample elegant dishes inspired by the seasons and our local bounty.

Canadian

Financial District

10 Temperance St Fl 5

The Chase

The Chase is the type of spot tailor-made for the fanciest version of yourself. With one of the city's best patios and swankiest rooms, a menu of extravagant, contemporary North American cuisine, and plenty of celebratory bottles to pop, The Chase can make any anniversary fête feel special.

The Chase

Financial District

10 Temperance St Fl 5

The Chase is the type of spot tailor-made for the fanciest version of yourself. With one of the city's best patios and swankiest rooms, a menu of extravagant, contemporary North American cuisine, and plenty of celebratory bottles to pop, The Chase can make any anniversary fête feel special.

Brockton Village

1132 College St

Ten Restaurant

The only thing more intimate than sitting at one of Ten's 10 kitchen-counter seats is cooking at home. But, unless your skills rival those evident on the 10-course, vegetable-forward menu, you're much better off settling in and trusting your night to Ten's talented team.

Ten Restaurant

Brockton Village

1132 College St

The only thing more intimate than sitting at one of Ten's 10 kitchen-counter seats is cooking at home. But, unless your skills rival those evident on the 10-course, vegetable-forward menu, you're much better off settling in and trusting your night to Ten's talented team.

Yorkville

88 Avenue Rd

Sushi Masaki Saito

For milestone anniversaries, only the best will do. In Toronto, that means Michelin-starred chef Masaki Saito's eponymous omakase sushi restaurant. With an expertly-curated progression of courses that are creative, artistic, balanced and delicious, this isn't just a meal; it's the experience of a lifetime.

Sushi Masaki Saito

Yorkville

88 Avenue Rd

For milestone anniversaries, only the best will do. In Toronto, that means Michelin-starred chef Masaki Saito's eponymous omakase sushi restaurant. With an expertly-curated progression of courses that are creative, artistic, balanced and delicious, this isn't just a meal; it's the experience of a lifetime.

Summerhill

1 Benvenuto Pl

Scaramouche

With sweeping views of Toronto's skyline and a French-inspired menu brought to life by chef Keith Frogget, it's no wonder that Scaramouche has dazzled city diners for more than 40 years. If you long to feel like a celebrity -- doted on and coddled, your every whim met with suave service and a smile -- then direct yourself to Scaramouche and soak it all in.

Scaramouche

Summerhill

1 Benvenuto Pl

With sweeping views of Toronto's skyline and a French-inspired menu brought to life by chef Keith Frogget, it's no wonder that Scaramouche has dazzled city diners for more than 40 years. If you long to feel like a celebrity -- doted on and coddled, your every whim met with suave service and a smile -- then direct yourself to Scaramouche and soak it all in.

Restaurant 20 Victoria

This tiny gem from the team behind acclaimed Brothers Food & Wine (sadly, now shuttered) is hyper seasonal, innovative and feels as warm and welcoming as dining with the best of friends. An impressive wine carte elevates every bite.

Restaurant 20 Victoria

This tiny gem from the team behind acclaimed Brothers Food & Wine (sadly, now shuttered) is hyper seasonal, innovative and feels as warm and welcoming as dining with the best of friends. An impressive wine carte elevates every bite.

Osteria Giulia

A sister restaurant to Giulietta, chef Rob Rossi's latest is an ode to northern-Italian cuisine matched to a room that exudes modernist, understated cool. Through plates of focaccia di recco, handmade ravioli al'uovo, and more, Ostería Giulia infatuates everyone she meets.

Osteria Giulia

A sister restaurant to Giulietta, chef Rob Rossi's latest is an ode to northern-Italian cuisine matched to a room that exudes modernist, understated cool. Through plates of focaccia di recco, handmade ravioli al'uovo, and more, Ostería Giulia infatuates everyone she meets.

MIMI Chinese

Those who know, know that scoring a reservation at Mimi's is guaranteed to impress any date, especially your better half. With a menu of regional Chinese cuisine, including 4-foot long belt noodles, supreme fried rice and shrimp toast, Mimi's is the city's hottest new eatery for very good reason.

MIMI Chinese

Those who know, know that scoring a reservation at Mimi's is guaranteed to impress any date, especially your better half. With a menu of regional Chinese cuisine, including 4-foot long belt noodles, supreme fried rice and shrimp toast, Mimi's is the city's hottest new eatery for very good reason.

Trinity Bellwoods

80 Ossington Ave

Mamakas Taverna

Greece may be thousands of miles away, but you can sup as you thought you were there at Mamakas. Skip the airfare and gaze into your beloved's eyes over plates of rustic Aegean cuisine as bright, fresh and intoxicating as a Mediterranean getaway.

Mamakas Taverna

Trinity Bellwoods

80 Ossington Ave

Greece may be thousands of miles away, but you can sup as you thought you were there at Mamakas. Skip the airfare and gaze into your beloved's eyes over plates of rustic Aegean cuisine as bright, fresh and intoxicating as a Mediterranean getaway.

Financial District

325 Bay St

Louix Louis

Beyond the fabulous food and luxurious surroundings, the fact that it's housed in the St. Regis hotel is the best thing about dining at Louix Louis on your anniversary (or any day, for that matter). There's nothing quite like retiring to your room and keeping the party going in one of the city's most gorgeous suites.

Louix Louis

Financial District

325 Bay St

Beyond the fabulous food and luxurious surroundings, the fact that it's housed in the St. Regis hotel is the best thing about dining at Louix Louis on your anniversary (or any day, for that matter). There's nothing quite like retiring to your room and keeping the party going in one of the city's most gorgeous suites.

Le Phenix

Order expertly-done steak frites at Parkdale's most Parisian address. Or, spend the evening slurping nature's most notable aphrodisiacs and see where the night takes you.

Le Phenix

Order expertly-done steak frites at Parkdale's most Parisian address. Or, spend the evening slurping nature's most notable aphrodisiacs and see where the night takes you.

Joso's

Joso's has all the allures an anniversary dinner demands between the saucy decor and menu replete with the world's finest seafood.

Joso's

Joso's has all the allures an anniversary dinner demands between the saucy decor and menu replete with the world's finest seafood.

Kensington Market

199 Augusta Ave

Grey Gardens

Eclectic

A wine bar that exudes calm confidence through stellar service, a perfectly-lit room and dishes that are creative, seasonal and entirely delicious, Grey Gardens is the type of spot you visit when you need everything to go exactly as planned.

Grey Gardens

Kensington Market

199 Augusta Ave

A wine bar that exudes calm confidence through stellar service, a perfectly-lit room and dishes that are creative, seasonal and entirely delicious, Grey Gardens is the type of spot you visit when you need everything to go exactly as planned.

Eclectic

Dufferin Grove

972 College St

Giulietta

Chef Rob Rossi's Giulietta has been pleasing palates since 2019. For any special occasion, its Nonna-approved menu, replete with handmade pastas, blistered pizzas, grilled meats, and more, perfectly set the mood.

Giulietta

Dufferin Grove

972 College St

Chef Rob Rossi's Giulietta has been pleasing palates since 2019. For any special occasion, its Nonna-approved menu, replete with handmade pastas, blistered pizzas, grilled meats, and more, perfectly set the mood.

Little Portugal

1214 Dundas St W

Gia

Toronto's latest temple of plant-forward dining offers an array of Italian-inspired, vegan and vegetarian dishes where plants shine. Between the light-filled, modern space and the virtuous dishes, any evening spent at Gia is happy, whether you're celebrating or not.

Gia

Little Portugal

1214 Dundas St W

Toronto's latest temple of plant-forward dining offers an array of Italian-inspired, vegan and vegetarian dishes where plants shine. Between the light-filled, modern space and the virtuous dishes, any evening spent at Gia is happy, whether you're celebrating or not.

George Restaurant

Thought you were demanding on your wedding day? That's nothing compared to chef Lorenzo Loseto's attention to detail when it comes to his menu at George, where every plate is a seasonal symphony of flavours. Settle into the sophisticated room, knowing you're in the best of hands for any celebration.

George Restaurant

Thought you were demanding on your wedding day? That's nothing compared to chef Lorenzo Loseto's attention to detail when it comes to his menu at George, where every plate is a seasonal symphony of flavours. Settle into the sophisticated room, knowing you're in the best of hands for any celebration.

Est

This Riverside gem is a perfect spot for you and your partner to enjoy an intimate, multi-course tasting menu inspired by the seasons. Add on the optional wine pairings and feel as pampered as can be as you toast your milestone.

Est

This Riverside gem is a perfect spot for you and your partner to enjoy an intimate, multi-course tasting menu inspired by the seasons. Add on the optional wine pairings and feel as pampered as can be as you toast your milestone.

Edulis

Though it's not listed on the menu, romance is served with every course at Edulis. From the meticulous hospitality to the parade of plates inspired by Spain and the seasons, every moment of a meal at Edulis feels like a celebration.

Edulis

Though it's not listed on the menu, romance is served with every course at Edulis. From the meticulous hospitality to the parade of plates inspired by Spain and the seasons, every moment of a meal at Edulis feels like a celebration.

Harbord Village

96 Harbord St

Dreyfus 

Unfussy yet fiercely committed to culinary excellence, Dreyfus is the spot to celebrate when you want to keep things real. Tuck into shared plates before moving on to bistro-inspired dishes that highlight Ontario's finest seasonal goods.

Dreyfus 

Harbord Village

96 Harbord St

Unfussy yet fiercely committed to culinary excellence, Dreyfus is the spot to celebrate when you want to keep things real. Tuck into shared plates before moving on to bistro-inspired dishes that highlight Ontario's finest seasonal goods.

Don Alfonso 1890

When it comes to elegance and excess, no restaurant in Toronto does it better than Don Alfonso's. If you want to celebrate your union in regal surroundings, over mouthfuls of stunningly-plated food developed by Michelin-starred chefs, this is the place for you.

Don Alfonso 1890

When it comes to elegance and excess, no restaurant in Toronto does it better than Don Alfonso's. If you want to celebrate your union in regal surroundings, over mouthfuls of stunningly-plated food developed by Michelin-starred chefs, this is the place for you.

Little Italy

503 College St

DaiLo

If food is the way to your sweetie's heart, Dailo should be your anniversary destination. The restaurant's menu of new-Asian cuisine -- featuring dishes like crispy octopus tacos, fried watermelon, whole fried giggie trout, and more -- is as riveting as being hit by Cupid's arrow.

DaiLo

Little Italy

503 College St

If food is the way to your sweetie's heart, Dailo should be your anniversary destination. The restaurant's menu of new-Asian cuisine -- featuring dishes like crispy octopus tacos, fried watermelon, whole fried giggie trout, and more -- is as riveting as being hit by Cupid's arrow.

Trinity Bellwoods

130 Ossington Ave

Cote De Boeuf

Few things are as cozy as sitting at a table at Ossington Avenue's favourite bistro bar à vin. Inspired by Paris, this spot will transport you to the city of lights through sips of French wine and plates of casual, comforting, expertly-made French food.

Cote De Boeuf

Trinity Bellwoods

130 Ossington Ave

Few things are as cozy as sitting at a table at Ossington Avenue's favourite bistro bar à vin. Inspired by Paris, this spot will transport you to the city of lights through sips of French wine and plates of casual, comforting, expertly-made French food.

Canoe

It's hard not to feel romantic gazing at the view of Lake Ontario from Canoe's lofty, 54th-floor location. As you sip on wine and savour a meal of seasonal, contemporary Canadian dishes, embrace the rush of emotions bound to take over.

Canoe

It's hard not to feel romantic gazing at the view of Lake Ontario from Canoe's lofty, 54th-floor location. As you sip on wine and savour a meal of seasonal, contemporary Canadian dishes, embrace the rush of emotions bound to take over.

Cafe Boulud

The beauty of Café Boulud is that it matches any mood you bring to the table. Whether you're feeling fabulous or want to sink into a booth and cuddle with your sweetie, there's a dish for you. From extravagant seafood towers to savoury lamb shank, Boulud's menu is exceptionally delicious and perfect for any occasion.

Cafe Boulud

The beauty of Café Boulud is that it matches any mood you bring to the table. Whether you're feeling fabulous or want to sink into a booth and cuddle with your sweetie, there's a dish for you. From extravagant seafood towers to savoury lamb shank, Boulud's menu is exceptionally delicious and perfect for any occasion.

Buca Osteria and Enoteca

With its bustling, gently lit room, and traditional Italian fare given a contemporary Canadian spin, it's no wonder that Buca has been a King Street West fave since 2009. Settle into a table for two and recreate Lady and the Tramp's most famous scene with bowlfuls of spaghetti al nero di maiale.

Buca Osteria and Enoteca

With its bustling, gently lit room, and traditional Italian fare given a contemporary Canadian spin, it's no wonder that Buca has been a King Street West fave since 2009. Settle into a table for two and recreate Lady and the Tramp's most famous scene with bowlfuls of spaghetti al nero di maiale.

St. Clair West

Casa Loma

BlueBlood Steakhouse

Housed inside Casa Loma -- the city's only bona fide castle -- BlueBlood Steakhouse is a place where you can truly dine like royalty on your special day.

BlueBlood Steakhouse

St. Clair West

Casa Loma

Housed inside Casa Loma -- the city's only bona fide castle -- BlueBlood Steakhouse is a place where you can truly dine like royalty on your special day.

Dufferin Grove

797 College St

Bar Isabel

For a night to remember, experience Spain via College Street at Bar Isabel. When the wanderlust hits over plates of jamón serrano, shrimp al ajillo and grilled octopus, seize the moment and start planning you and your sweethearts' next adventure.

Bar Isabel

Dufferin Grove

797 College St

For a night to remember, experience Spain via College Street at Bar Isabel. When the wanderlust hits over plates of jamón serrano, shrimp al ajillo and grilled octopus, seize the moment and start planning you and your sweethearts' next adventure.

York Mills

4150 Yonge St

Auberge du Pommier

A favourite for more than 30 years, Auberge is still as comfortable, surprising and joyous as your love. With prix-fixe and à la carte menus featuring a range of classic French dishes, you and your partner will swoon at every bite at this notable Toronto address.

Auberge du Pommier

York Mills

4150 Yonge St

A favourite for more than 30 years, Auberge is still as comfortable, surprising and joyous as your love. With prix-fixe and à la carte menus featuring a range of classic French dishes, you and your partner will swoon at every bite at this notable Toronto address.

Alo

If you want to toast your love at one of the world's best restaurants, plan ahead. Reservations for Alo's artful, contemporary French, prix-fixe menus tend to sell out as quickly as they're posted.

Alo

If you want to toast your love at one of the world's best restaurants, plan ahead. Reservations for Alo's artful, contemporary French, prix-fixe menus tend to sell out as quickly as they're posted.