Best Restaurants for Local Ingredients in Entertainment District

44 restaurants available nearby

1. Byblos Downtown

4.7

Exceptional(3989)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • Financial District

Booked 67 times today

Byblos represents a marriage of Eastern Mediterranean cuisine with strong influences from both traditional and local ingredients, using time-honored classic cooking techniques and modern methods. Our chef has created dishes that showcase the regionally-specific spices and flavours of the Eastern Mediterranean seaboard to craft a menu that will be a true coastal and cultural mosaic, served family style in a convivial atmosphere.

2. Ricarda’s Toronto

4.7

Exceptional(769)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary European • Entertainment District

Booked 11 times today

Led by Executive Chef Julien Laffargue, our menu features French inspired cuisine, that is approachable and delicious, with an emphasis on local seasonal ingredients. Ricarda's is located in the heart of downtown Toronto, and offers guests a modern setting with a fun and casual vibe, that is family friendly. Our unique dishes can be enjoyed with our globally curated wine list or a specialty Ricarda's cocktail! Serving Lunch, Ricarda's is also a popular destination for Saturday brunch and the popular Sunday Jazz Brunch. Catering is also available.

3. Luma

4.3

Awesome(2780)

Price: Expensive

• Global, International • Entertainment District

Booked 10 times today

Warm and inviting, Luma’s dining room and bar are designed with rich woods, leather and stone, and the cozy lounge is filled with plush sofas and eye-catching artwork. Luma’s second-floor location in the TIFF Bell Lightbox and its floor-to-ceiling windows offer outstanding views of King Street West and the downtown action.

4. Tutti Matti

4.8

Exceptional(1300)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Entertainment District

Booked 7 times today

Tutti Matti serves traditional, authentic Tuscan cuisine, prepared using only fresh seasonal ingredients. We also feature a wood fired pizza oven .Everything is made in-house, including our fresh bread and pastas. Some dishes are permanent productions of our kitchen — gnudi, pinci, pappardelle, tagliatelle. Others are more seasonal, like stuffed zucchini flowers in the summers and polpetta and hearty soups in the winter. From day one, we have served venison, wild boar, fennel pork sausage and we love to produce delectable trays of antipasto, which change seasonally and daily (sometimes even mid‐service!)Discover a great list of Italian wines, carefully selected to match the flavors and spirit of Tuscan food.Tutti Matti has been hailed by critics and received both local and national awards, including the prestigious 2009 "L'Eccio D'Oro" for Osteria of the Year (an award previously

5. DaNico

4.8

Exceptional(251)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Little Italy / College St.

Booked 30 times today

Toronto's highly anticipated dining destination, open in the historic landmark bank building at the heart of the vibrant Palmerston-Little Italy neighborhood.A collaboration between renowned hospitality entrepreneur Nick Di Donato of Liberty Entertainment Group and celebrated Executive Chef and partner Daniele Corona, DaNico redefines the Italian dining experience. Here, contemporary Italian culinary traditions meet exceptional service, unparalleled hospitality, and a bespoke design that sets the stage for a truly unforgettable experience.Michelin-starred Chef Daniele Corona, known for his innovative approach to modern Italian cuisine, blends authentic Italian flavors with subtle Asian influences and techniques, all while showcasing the finest local and sustainable ingredients from across the country. The result is a menu that is as sophisticated as it is memorable, offering guests an extraordinary journey through the best of both Italian and global culinary traditions.

6. REIGN

4.7

Exceptional(1411)

Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Financial District

Booked 72 times today

Influenced by Canada's rich bounty and curated by Toronto's grand downtown manor house, REIGN serves sophisticated cuisine, prestigious wine, and inspiring moments at the heart of a city landmark.

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7. Canoe Restaurant and Bar

4.5

Awesome(6229)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Canadian • Financial District

Booked 73 times today

Critically acclaimed to be among Canada’s best restaurants, Canoe's unique location high atop the TD Bank Tower affords a breathtaking view of the city and Lake Ontario. The design, originally conceptualized by noted designers Yabu Pushelberg and most recently refreshed by Solid Design Creative, is clean and simple, yet absolutely stylish - a brilliant reflection of Canada's rich raw environment. That same brilliance is captured through the flavours and textures of Chef Ron McKinlay’s inspired regional Canadian cuisine.

8. Enigma Yorkville

4.8

Exceptional(519)

Price: Very Expensive

• International • Yorkville

Booked 7 times today

Enigma Yorkville is a modern international restaurant nestled on the picturesque St. Thomas Street in Toronto’s historic Yorkville. Under the leadership of Chef Quinton Bennett, whose international resume and well-traveled kitchen team bring a wealth of global influences—from the Nordics to Nihon—Enigma crafts dishes that are delicate, poised, and intricately detailed. Enigma offers a dynamic, seasonal blind tasting menu that seamlessly blends the finest local and international ingredients, delivering a dining experience that is both refined and globally inspired.

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9. Blue Bovine Steak + Sushi House

4.4

Awesome(258)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Entertainment District

Booked 60 times today

Liberty Entertainment Group's 2024 project in the iconic Union Station. Blue Bovine combines the traditional steakhouse with the traditional Japanese sushi house to fashion a distinctly modern dining experience. Combining custom elements, such as exclusively designed Canadian maple wood furniture, manufactured in Toronto with bespoke artwork, handcrafted lighting details, and a warm colour palette of deep reds, seawater blues and layers of white to reflect Toronto's four seasons. Honouring the integrity of local and natural elements, the restaurant's ethos is expressed both through the commitment to local menu ingredients on the plate and local and natural material honesty in the design.

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10. Volos Greek Cuisine

4.6

Exceptional(2417)

Price: Expensive

• Greek • Financial District

Booked 24 times today

Fresh, healthy flavours and emphasis on beautiful presentation please both the appetite and eyes at Volos. Modern twists on traditional Greek dishes and Greek twists on local Canadian ingredients create a contemporary culinary experience rooted in authenticity. The restaurant sources the highest quality local produce, superior quality cuts of meat and the best fish, delivered daily. Like the menu, the interior plays with different Greek elements and motifs. Natural wood and stone combined with artful and ambient lighting lend a seductive and comfortable atmosphere.We invite you to enjoy the Volos experience.

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Wendy
Vancouver / British Columbia •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We had the most amazing night at Byblos for dinner. The food is always perfect with such and interesting variety of options and flavors. The service is even better! Our server was awesome. So funny and welcoming, the staff here is the best!! Thanks for such an amazing experience, can’t wait to be back:)
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Byblos DowntownPrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• Financial District
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4.7
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Guy
Toronto / Ontario •8 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
The crab carbonara was terrible. The restaurant was the quietest I’ve ever seen - and yet we had to chase our server. I usually love that place but yesterday they fell flat.
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LumaPrice: Expensive• Global, International• Entertainment District
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4.3
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Olivia
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Absolutely amazing service and food. Everything was delicious. Jessica took great care of us and working with our allergies. Everyone there made my mother’s birthday and first time in Toronto worth the trip.
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DaNicoPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Little Italy / College St.
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4.8
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Duncanvip
Toronto / Ontario •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Amazing food, service and atmosphere. Thank you to Chef Alida for a wonderful experience and a nice visit to our table. Very special!
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Tutti MattiPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Entertainment District
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4.8
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Melissa
Vancouver / British Columbia •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Great service and fabulous meal. We were very pleased with our brunch today. Thank you for always being so consistent with the food and service.
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Ricarda’s TorontoPrice: Moderate• Contemporary European• Entertainment District
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4.7

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44 restaurants available nearby

1. Byblos Downtown

2. Ricarda’s Toronto

3. Luma

4. Tutti Matti

5. DaNico

6. REIGN

7. Canoe Restaurant and Bar

8. Enigma Yorkville

9. Blue Bovine Steak + Sushi House

10. Volos Greek Cuisine

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