Downtown Restaurants Open for Sunday Dinner
Does anybody know if there's a list somewhere of which of the "fine dining" restaurants in downtown Toronto are open for Sunday dinner.? Or does anybody have a restaurant they would recommend for Sunday dinner?
I imagine most hotel restaurants would be open on Sunday evenings though I've just had a look at the Ritz-Carlton and they are not.
Anyway, I have to find somewhere to take two visitors for Sunday dinner on September 25. At the moment I'm somewhat at a loss so any help would be much appreciated.
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I would go to Scarpetta. It best matches the "fine dining" request and there are some very, very good things to eat on the menu. I know I'm in the minority with this opinion. But yeah, some spaghetti pomodoro and some of that mushroom braise with polenta, a few other things, you should have a good time (and with the service and wine list that's part of the fine dining experience).
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estufarian
Sep 16, 2011 06:08 PM
Niagara Street Cafe is my go-to on a Sunday.
I prefer it to Scarpetta - but Scarpetta is more 'fine-dining' in appearance.Do other people consider Globe and Chiado to be 'downtown'? If so there are a lot more choices!
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Niagara Street Cafe
169 Niagara St, Toronto, ON M5V1C9, CA›13 Replies-
re: estufarian
Many thanks for the suggestions so far.
Maybe my use of "downtown" was a little too restrictive. What I meant was a restaurant not too far from Bloor/Yonge either by car or cab. Both Globe and Chiado would fit this rather more expanded notion of "downtown".
So, estufarian, if you have other suggestions to make, I'd be delighted to hear them.
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estufarian
Sep 17, 2011 05:58 AM
OK - this is off the top of my head - all places I've been to on a Sunday:
LAB (one of my favourites)
Studio Cafe at Four Seasons
Earth Rosedale
Cava (specially if BYOB)
Tundra (Hilton)
Origin (noisy)
Segar (Bayview) - a hidden gem
I also think Toca (Ritz Carlton) is open on a Sunday (despite your comment) - but I've only been mid-week.
Anything appeal?
Added as an afterthought - probably my most-visited place on a Sunday is Universal Grill - but may be a bit too downscale for 'fine dining'. But zero corkage on a Sunday and my favourite ribs in town keep me returning. It's an updated diner, so you sit in a booth - but the menu always features fresh daily specials too.
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Cava
1560 Yonge St., Toronto, ON M4T 2S9, CASegar
1568 Bayview Ave, Toronto, ON M4G, CAToca
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Googs
Sep 17, 2011 08:24 AM
I just did a quick scan of the Segar website. If the cooking is up to the composition, that would be one great place. Definitely on the to-do list thanks to your recommendation. It's so hard to separate the wheat when it comes to Bayview food establishments. Thanks a bunch.
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estufarian
Sep 17, 2011 06:18 PM
Your Reservation is ConfirmedDetails ›Toca by Tom Brodi- Ritz Carlton Toronto on Sunday, September 18, 2011 at 7:00 PM for 2.
Just made the reservation on Open Table!!!!!!!
(and will now cancel).
Your reservation has been canceled and an email message has been sent to confirm this transaction Toca by Tom Brodi- Ritz Carlton Toronto
181 Wellington Street West
September 18, 2011
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7:00 PM
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Toca
181 Wellington St W, Toronto, ON M5J 2H5, CA-
re: estufarian
I suspect the confusion over whether or not Toca is open for Sunday dinner has been caused by their website, as the website says they are open on Sundays for brunch but not for dinner. Clearly this is no longer the case, as estufarian has demonstrated by making a booking there for Sunday dinner, but the change in their Sunday opening hours has not yet made it to their website. Maybe somebody should tell them.
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estufarian
Sep 17, 2011 06:12 PM
I totally agree - but the OP asked "does anybody have a restaurant they would recommend for Sunday dinner".
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re: estufarian
estufarian
Sep 19, 2011 06:33 AM
And, taking my own recommendation, I went to LAB last night. Possibly the best meal I've had there - and IMO DOES qualify as fine dining - at least on the plate (ambiance is more bistro).
Lobster with Corn done 5 ways was as creative as any dish I've had in Toronto in the past year.
Both the Lamb and 'Bunny' were excellent dishes, full of flavour and the Spatzle and Lobster Mushroom appetizer was spectacular - that's worth going back for anytime.LAB (for me) is a master of textures within each dish - that's what lifts it into 'fine dining'.
I didn't make detailed notes on the various dishes - had no intention of adding to this thread. When it started well I figured I might add a note - and assumed the ingredients would be on their website. However, that lists the previous menu (it's just changed) and only a couple of items survive.
They are also offering a tasting menu (5 courses) - but by choosing 3 different dishes each we could effectively create our own 6 course menu anyway.
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When I first moved here, I have to admit I was surprised that most hotel restaurants were NOT open on Sunday... you would think that guests may want to eat a nice meal on a Sunday night! So yes, for a city with so many restaurants, it is disappointing that so many (not just hotel ones) are closed on Sunday.
Chiado would fit your bill. Great service, delicious food.
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Chiado
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