Fine Dining Restaurants in Toronto, ON

“A beautiful 10th wedding anniversary celebration. The entire team created a flawless experience.“

“A TEN course tasting menu in intimate surrounding with the chef preparing your food directly in front of you. Largely vegetarian with 2 fishs dishes...a scrumptious ceviche and a seared cod. A fantastic experience for all your senses ...and educational too!“

“Daniel, Melissa, and the manager were all incredibly kind, welcoming, and attentive throughout our visit. They made us feel so comfortable from the moment we arrived. The birthday party service exceeded our expectations, and everything was organized so well. Thank you for making our celebration so special. We had an amazing time and would highly recommend this place!“

“Came in for dinner with a friend. Overall, the tasting menu was great and we highly recommend the experience (7 dishes), we were impressed with multiple dishes and the pacing was good (~3 hours). Will definitely be back!

Food ~
So much good aesthetic food, everything was cooked on point, ingredients were both high quality and fresh. Particularly loved the lobster, snow crab, striped bass, duck, cheese & crackers, and tres leches cake dishes. Also found it interesting that before your main dish (duck) you are given a light dessert as a palette cleanser, which was refreshing indeed with great flavour (strawberry jelly, raspberry icecream with an intricate lime biscuit like topper).

Drinks ~
We also added on the mocktail pairing which came with 5 drinks to accompany 5 dishes. Mostly unique blends that leaned on the sour side where 3/5 mocktails were particularly enjoyable. However, I do recommend skipping the mocktail pairing and ordering drinks directly.

Extra notes on standout combos...
Aged roasted duck: I love duck and was most excited for this dish. They did not let me down, the duck was made super tender and flavourful you can really taste the earnest intention and time used to prepare it just right. The mushroom, paired sauces, and bread (super fluffy and comes with a butter elevated with fermented agave) were amazing together; the mocktail pairing for this was also perfect - made with sour cherry and apple cider kombucha - it tasted like a great red wine alternative and really completed the dish.
Lobster - served with flan at the bottom and a few fresh peas with foam on top.. super creamy with soft textures yet sharply distinct flavours that complemented each other perfectly and were simply delicious together.
Snow crab - crab served with a tangy twist and spaghetti squash, very good flavour combination that didn't taste complicated but yummy nonetheless.. the kind of dish that inspires me to attempt to make something similar at home!
Cheese & crackers: sweet rye crackers with a mousse cheese and quince jelly filling. This flavour combination was unexpectedly superb, hitting a good balance between sweet and savoury through a melody of smokey, fruity, and creamy flavours.

Vibes ~
Ambiance is cozy and warm toned, I will add that I found it slightly chilly so if you get cold easily take note. We sat at the chef's table/beside the kitchen, and were hoping to get a better view of the chefs preparing food, however it wasn't worth it as 1) we really couldn't see much as the counter was too high and blocked most of our view, 2) this front space was tighter than the main dining area 3) we were right beside the bathroom and 4) cost is the same as sitting in the main area. Just a heads up, aim to sit in the main dining area if you can! Bathroom is nice with 2 non-gendered single rooms, they also provide clean towels for drying your hands.

Staff ~
They were so friendly, explained the menu well as dishes came out. Also knowing that we were having a goodbye dinner to mark the occasion of my friend moving far away, the team signed off on a bon voyage card for her, which was a very sweet momento.

Recommendations ~
Please add more mocktail creations to your drinks menu! Also, it's always fun to get a copy of the tasting menu as a printout at the end, we were only given 1 for our table of 2 - it would be nice if everyone got their own. I also love the shoutout on the menu to the farms/places they source ingredients from.“

“Fantastic food a little pricey but worth every cent“

“Truly incredible and unforgettable experience here. The cocktails, wine, food, service, and ambiance were all amazing. I was here with a group of work colleagues. We had the tasting menu and a few bottles of wine. Truly outstanding. This meal alone was worth the trip from NYC to Toronto.“

“Ostaria Giula has the most amazing staff our server was Giancarlo he was super amaziOstaria Giulia hang with great recommendations. He was very knowledgeable about all the food and was able to suggest dishes for food allergies. I was so excited to go to our first Michelin star restaurant to celebrate a birthday and an anniversary. I was hoping to be able to meet Rob Rossi but I didn't just meet him, he was aware of our celebration and he took the time to come and great us .....I am a foodie so I was truly star struck. David Minicucci went above and beyond getting us a perfect table and ensuring we had a wonderful celebration. Thank you all at Ostaria Giulia from the chefs to servers and bar tender and the wonderful sommelier who suggested the perfect wine. We had an amazing time that I will remember forever. BRAVO!!!!!“

“Everyone in our party of 8 thought the food and service here was amazing! Thank you so much for a wonderful dinner. We all thought it was delicious, and our server was fantastic. Would definitely recommend!“

“Not a bad note at any time. Monica is a very good server who is knowledgeable, engaging but not smothering. There when needed. The food is inventive and so tasty. Small bites. Two of us ordered five dishes and loved them all. The sommelier, Tessa, makes an amazing Arancello (better than Limoncello)! Her wine list is interesting and extensive, covering most types and regions, but we would have liked more bottles from Ontario, although the ones provided are all really good. We shall be back.“

“The view from the restaurant is gorgeous. Props to the entire team working here. I've never been to a restaurant that went so above and beyond to make sure we had the best time ever and made us feel so special on our night. Their food is also delicious and we will definitely be going back there for celebrating future milestones.“

“The food is so yummy, try the lamb! the cocktails very unique and tasty, and the staff is lovely and helpful. We had a wonderful time and would highly recommend. There was a situation where one of the other customers was not happy, she was horrible, she yelled, was rude and she called the staff racist names, I was so impressed with how the staff handled it. They continued to be polite, professional and stayed calm. I did not but that's a story for another time. 😀“

“Delicious Summerlicous lunch menu!

Came here for a client in person lunch meeting.

Was eating so fast I forgot to take a picture of the main course. The mango rice pudding and the mushroom soup was delicious.
Main course was a chicken sandwich with fries, which was decent.“

“An outstanding Mediterranean dining experience. The seafood was incredibly fresh, beautifully presented, and cooked to perfection. The atmosphere is elegant and relaxing, making it a great choice for a special occasion or business dinner. The staff were professional, attentive, and made us feel genuinely welcome. Every dish was full of flavor, and the quality of the ingredients really stood out. Definitely one of the best fine dining restaurants in Toronto. Looking forward to coming back!“

“Enjoyed the Turkish eggs on the patio, the location makes it enjoyable and the food was good, but it's pricey which is understandable given the location. Would go back of in the area, but wouldn't necessarily go out of my way to get back here.“