Best Fine Dining in Toronto

The food is well-regarded for its outstanding flavor, creativity, and quality ingredients, with many dishes highlighted as standouts.

“All of the flavours are PERFECTION”

Service is frequently described as first-rate, attentive, warm, and genuinely welcoming, with staff often noted for their passion.

“Great service from both the server”

The atmosphere is consistently lauded as beautiful, cozy, intimate, and effortlessly cool, creating a welcoming and elegant ambiance.

“Effortlessly cool from the moment you walk in”

While generally well-received, a few diners noted that portion sizes were small relative to the price.

“Expect higher prices and portions that don’t quite match them”

The food is consistently described as first-rate, authentic Italian, and prepared with passion and high-quality ingredients. Dishes are well-regarded for their flavor, presentation, and unique twists on traditional recipes.

“Every dish is full of flavor”

Service is overwhelmingly described as warm, attentive, friendly, and personal, often highlighting the owner, Alessandra/Sandra, for her top-notch hospitality and passion.

“Alessandra's service was top-notch”

The atmosphere is well-regarded as cozy, intimate, warm, welcoming, and elegant, creating a special dining experience.

“Perfect mix of elegance and coziness”

While generally considered worth the price due to high quality and experience, some diners note that the restaurant is not cheap and portions can be small.

“It's not cheap but it's definitely worth”

The food is well-regarded for its creativity, exquisite presentation, and excellent flavors, often described as artful and memorable.

“Phenomenal and exquisite”

Service is frequently highlighted as impeccable, attentive, warm, knowledgeable, and professional, contributing significantly to the overall positive experience.

“Service was impeccable”

The atmosphere is described as refined, intimate, warm, and inviting, suitable for special occasions.

“Inviting and intimate”

While not inexpensive, the dining experience is widely considered worth the price due to the high quality of food, service, and overall experience.

“Worth every penny”

The food is well-regarded for its excellent quality, creative fusion of Japanese and Italian flavors, and thoughtful presentation. Dishes are described as delicious, well-balanced, and packed with flavor, often highlighting fresh, local ingredients.

“Food was amazing”

Service is frequently described as attentive, professional, knowledgeable, warm, and friendly, with staff often going the extra mile to explain dishes and make guests feel special.

“Attentive professional staff”

The atmosphere is consistently described as warm, cozy, intimate, elegant, and inviting, contributing to a refined and comfortable dining experience.

“Wonderful cozy atmosphere”

While the tasting menu is noted as a premium experience, many diners find it reasonably priced for the quality and creativity offered, with some even noting generous portions on wine pairings.

“Outstanding food quality and value”

The food is well-regarded for its first-rate quality, authentic flavors, and beautiful presentation, with many dishes highlighted as standouts.

“Food was spectacular”

Service is frequently described as outstanding, attentive, friendly, and professional, with numerous staff members well-regarded for enhancing the dining experience.

“Service was even better”

The atmosphere is consistently lauded as beautiful, elegant, warm, inviting, and classy, creating a pleasant and sophisticated dining environment.

“Atmosphere was beautiful”

While generally considered worth the price, one diner noted the bill was surprisingly high for appetizers and drinks, and another mentioned a small charge for pita bread without prior notice.

“Bill still came out surprisingly high”

The food is well-regarded for its creativity, flavor, and beautiful presentation, particularly within the tasting menus. Dishes are described as innovative, delicious, and showcasing a deep understanding of Latin American cuisine with a modern twist.

“Every single dish was creative, flavourful”

Service is a standout feature, frequently described as outstanding, first-rate, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. Staff are noted for their knowledge, passion, and ability to make diners feel special, especially during celebrations.

“Service was outstanding, the staff are truly kind”

The atmosphere is described as cozy, intimate, vibrant, and premium, with a pleasant ambiance that suits special occasions and casual dining alike.

“The vibes were perfectly quaint”

Diners generally find the value to be top-notch, especially for the tasting menus, citing generous portions, high-quality ingredients, and an overall top-notch experience for the price.

“Price to the service and overall value”

The food is well-regarded for its first-rate quality, fresh ingredients, and authentic Sicilian flavors presented with a modern elegance. Dishes like pasta, pizza, and appetizers are frequently highlighted as outstanding.

“Mouthwatering Sicilian-focused dishes”

Service is frequently described as attentive, friendly, professional, and knowledgeable, with staff often going above and beyond to enhance the dining experience.

“Attentive service. The highlight”

The restaurant offers a lively yet cozy and intimate ambiance, often described as charming and elegant, with an open kitchen adding to the experience.

“Lively but cozy ambiance”

While the quality of food and experience is highly regarded, some diners note that portions can be small relative to the price, leading to a perception of being slightly expensive.

“Small portion for the price”

The food is well-regarded for its outstanding quality, with many dishes, particularly the horse meat steak, duck confit, and beef tartare, highlighted for their flavor, tenderness, and perfect preparation. Fresh ingredients are also noted.

“Horse meat steak was cooked to perfection”

Service is overwhelmingly described as first-rate, friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive, with staff often going above and beyond to enhance the dining experience. A few isolated instances of slow or rude service were noted.

“Our server, Jeremy, was attentive”

The atmosphere is consistently lauded as cozy, charming, authentic, and reminiscent of a Parisian bistro, creating a warm and inviting dining experience.

“Felt like I was back home”

While the food quality is highly regarded, a few diners felt portions were small for the price, and one noted a charcuterie board was overpriced. However, most reviews do not focus on value as a primary concern.

“Dishes are not worth their price”

Gia offers remarkably flavorful and well-executed plant-based Italian cuisine, with many dishes known for their taste and creativity, often fooling even meat-eaters.

“Perfectly executed, flavorful classic Italian dishes”

Service is generally described as friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable, though a few instances of slow starts or an attitude from a specific server were noted.

“Staff was so kind and friendly”

The restaurant boasts a gorgeous, modern, cozy, and stylish atmosphere, making it suitable for various occasions.

“Gorgeous interior, first-rate service”

While some diners note it can be pricey, many find the quality and experience to be an top-notch bargain, especially with prix fixe menus.

“Amazing bargain! You’re able to try”

The sushi and omakase are well-regarded for their first-rate freshness, quality, and delicate balance of flavors, with many highlighting premium ingredients like uni and otoro.

“Beautifully prepared sushi with outstanding fish quality”

Service is frequently described as outstanding, attentive, thoughtful, and friendly, with staff often going above and beyond for special occasions.

“The service was truly outstanding—so attentive”

The atmosphere is often described as intimate, serene, cozy, and welcoming, with a limited number of seats contributing to a private dining feel.

“Beautiful, serene atmosphere”

The restaurant is widely considered to offer top-notch value, particularly for its omakase menus, with many noting the quality of ingredients for the price.

“Top-notch value for money”