Romantic restaurants in Toronto treat dining duos to a memorable night out, but it need not be synonymous with fine dining. Splash out if you must at pricey restaurants like Canoe or Splendido or work your way through this list of spots many of which feature candlelit dining rooms, luscious menus, good wine lists and top notch service.
Here are my picks for the most romantic restaurants in Toronto.
Woodlot
The cozy dining room is perched in a loft space overlooking the wood burning oven in the heart of the kitchen. Seating is extremely limited, so expect impeccable, doting service, and menus boasting rustic fare treat both meat eaters and vegetarians with equal sensitivity.
Campagnolo
Opportunities for romance abound at this Italian restaurant on Dundas West where the swoon-worthy menu features shareable starters like fresh burrata with roasted grapes, and fresh pastas like spaghetti all'amatriciana, should you want to recreate a Lady and the Tramp moment.
Actinolite
The softly lit restaurant on Ossington and Dupont is renowned for nightly tasting menus that promise a singular experience to share with that someone special. Enjoy a progression of dishes featuring decadent seasonal fare like foie gras with rutabaga and chestnut, or sunchokes with cheddar and mushrooms.
Rendez-Vous
Ethiopian food is a romantic affair at this Danforth restaurant where snuggling together, and feeding each other by hand is encouraged. Vegetarians and meat-eaters alike will find ample selections on the menu, though the combination platters for two are ideal to order on a date.
Midfield Wine Bar
The dimly lit wine bar on Dundas West beckons diners to experiment with a vast selection of wines by the glass. It's the perfect primer for any romantic evening while small plates and charcuterie give dining duos a shared experience to cherish.
Geraldine
Bistro tables for two dominate the dining room at this dimly lit cocktail lounge in Parkdale enticing couples to take over. The room can get a little loud, so plan to lean in real close while you nibble on seafood towers and assorted small plates with cocktails.
The Beech Tree
The tiny dining room on Kingston Road in the Upper Beaches isn't a fussy place, but it makes for an ideal date destination thanks to its cozy atmosphere, warm attentive service, and menu featuring refined takes on British fare that'll warm your heart.
Glas Wine Bar
The understated, and oft underrated wine bar in Leslieville is a true gem. Place settings are capped nightly, and as a result find the service doting but unrushed. The menu changes frequently, offering seasonal options a la carte, as well as four-course tasting menus with optional wine pairings that won't break the bank.
Branca
Carnivorous couples will find a lot to love at this Argentinian grill house in Little Portugal. Bask in this soft pink glowing room, while dining on flame-licked specialties from the al asador-style barbecue and enticing Latin-inspired cocktails like strong pisco sours.
Bricco
This warm, refined restaurant in The Junction offers up a decidedly Mediterranean menu along with an extensive wine list and gracious hospitality to match. Dine on sumptuous seasonal fare like chestnut gnocchi with braised rabbit ragu, or roasted squash risotto with brown butter, sage and hazelnuts.
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Photo of Branca by Morris Lum.
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