FOODIE'S GUIDE TO BLOOR-YORKVILLE
Our foodie’s guide to Bloor-Yorkville will help you navigate our
neighbourhood dining options
Bloor-Yorkville is home to many of Toronto’s top chefs and culinary artists. With nearly 200 restaurants to choose from, Bloor-
Yorkville offers the best of everything from fine dining, exotic cuisine, vegan restaurants, fresh meals to go, dessert bars, and
some of the city’s most revered coffee shops. Popular restaurants in the area offer Italian, Mediterranean, French,
Contemporary-fusion, Japanese, Indian, Canadian, and more, including vegan and gluten-free friendly options.
Conveniently located and accessible by all major transit lines, the Bloor-Yorkville neighbourhood is marked by the major intersection of Bay and Bloor Street and ranges from Church Street to Avenue Road and from Scollard Street to Charles Street.
Map of Bloor-Yorkville
Offering tasting menus, private dining experiences, and more, our neighbourhood can provide some of your most memorable nights out in Toronto. Additionally, brunches and lunches can be experienced from the top of the Manulife Centre or from a quaint patio in the heart of the Village of Yorkville Park. Around every corner and every laneway is something new to discover.
Along with unparalleled dining, Bloor-Yorkville is home to a number of bars and pubs, known for their unique cocktails, stunning décor, and large patio spaces. Whether you’re looking to dress up for a celebratory night out or for a more casual cocktail hour with friends, there are more than just a few options for every occasion.
Foodie's Guide Overview
FOOD DELIVERY &
PICK-UP IN YORKVILLE
Bloor-Yorkville resaturants offer a
variety of food delivery & pick-up
options for your convenience
Many of our restaurants are available for pick-up and delivery through apps such as Ritual, UberEats, DoorDash, SkipTheDishes, and TOCK. If you are unsure, we suggest calling ahead to find out which delivery or pick-up apps are available.
A number of restaurants offer take-home options that change weekly. These include family style meals or full course meals for two. Many of our top tier restaurants also offer at-home meal kits that provide all necessary ingredients to
recreate your favourite meals at home, including cocktail or wine parings, if desired.
AWARD WINNING
RESTAURANTS & CHEFS
Bloor-Yorkville offers a variety of
internationally recognized restaurants and
award-winning chefs
Mark McEwan: ONE Restaurant
Patrick Kriss, AloBar
Ryusuke Nakagawa, Aburi Hana.
Quinton Bennett, Enigma Fine Dining
Daniel Boulud, Café Boulud
ONE-OF-A-KIND
EXPERIENCES
Bloor-Yorkville restaurants offer one-of-a-kind dining experiences including
unique decore and private dining.
Unique Décor
Sofia: When it comes to décor, it’s hard to beat the fusion of top-tier dining with a world-class contemporary art gallery.
That’s exactly the concept at Sofia, which partners with neighbouring Taglialatella Galleries, pairing the likes of Banksy, Mr.
Brainwash, and more with your innovative Italian meal. Few spaces in the city provide as unique a backdrop as the well-curated interior at Sofia.
Sassafraz: Known for years as the “Little House on the Corner” Sassafraz redesigned in 2019 to include a mural on the outside of
the restaurant and a breathtaking “living wall” inside the house. The living wall is just that: a mix of succulents and seasonal
flowers complimented by a large overhead skylight, bathing the room in natural light. The stunning décor is a true escape
from the outside world.
Amal: With nothing left to chance, every detail at Amal was meticulously well planned. The contemporary designs are
supported by calming hues of rich greens, earthy browns, and bluegrass. The terrace is landscaped to complement the
interior, creating an escape where food, décor, and even music work together to create a one-of-a-kind dining experience.
Private Dining
SALON by AloBar. AloBar, surrounded by fairy lights in the charming Yorkville Lane, quickly became of the most sought-after dining locations in the city. Salon by AloBar takes this exclusivity to the next level. Located adjacent to AloBar, SALON offers a completely private dining experience. Whether you’re looking for a sit-down experience or a cocktail-style party, you and your guests will have the experience all to yourselves. Salon offers multi-course tasting menus fit for corporate events, meetings, or celebrations.
Bespoke meals at Aburi Hana. Unlike any other Japanese restaurant in Toronto, Aburi Hana offers Kyo-Kaiseki style dining.
This experience originated in Kyoto and incorporates multiple courses into a refined culinary experience. The chefs at Aburi Hana approach food as an art form, incorporating modern gastronomy with ancient techniques. Their team creates bespoke meals for each diner, so no experience is ever the same.
Tasting Menu at Enigma. Nestled on picturesque St. Thomas Street and surrounded by mid-century and modern
architecture, Enigma is Bloor-Yorkville’s very own European-inspired fine dining restaurant. Unlike a typical dining
experience, Enigma offers a prix fixe lunch menu and tasting menu dinner services.
Concept: DICE Fruit Bar will have you reimagining everything you thought about fruit. DICE will introduce you to fruits you’ve never heard of along with recipes you’d never imagine. These are far from your average smoothie bowls!
View: The One Eighty. Situated on the 51st floor of the Manulife Centre, The One Eighty offers breathtaking views of Toronto and the CN Tower. Their rooftop patio is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the one-of-a-kind view.
HISTORIC YORKVILLE
RESTAURANTS
Bloor-Yorkville is home to a number of
historical restaurants dating back to 1944!
Sassafraz, 1997
The Pilot, 1944
Trattoria Nervosa, 1996
Hemingway’s Restaurant & Bar, 1980
Common Tourist FAQs
There are a number of subway stations that can connect you to any area within Bloor-Yorkville. Subway stops include Museum Station, St George, Bay Station, and Bloor-Yonge Station. Whether visiting the ROM, planning a visit to the Village of Yorkville Park, or shopping on Bloor Street, these stops make it super easy to navigate the area.
Bus stops are also located throughout the area on Avenue Road, Bay Street, and Yonge Street.
For hours of operation and fare info, call the TTC at (416) 393-4636 or visit www.ttc.ca
From Union Station, take the Line 1 Yonge-University subway northbound. If you hop on the northbound University line, exit at Museum or St George stations. If you’re travelling northbound on the Yonge line, exit at Bloor station.
On Line 2 (travelling east/west), you can exit at St George, Bay, or Yonge.
For hours of operation and fare info, call the TTC at (416) 393-4636 or visit www.ttc.ca
With nearly 20 patios to choose from, Bloor-Yorkville is the ultimate destination for outdoor dining. Some of our most notable patios include:
• Amal
• Bar Reyna
• Cibo Wine Bar
• Constantine
• Eataly
• Flo’s Diner
• Kasa Moto
• ONE
• Sassafraz
• Sofia
• The One Eighty
• The Oxley
• The Pilot
• Trattoria Nervosa
• Wish
A number of restaurants offer healthy meals for days when you’re on the move! These restaurants also include vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options:
• Calii Love
• DICE
• Kupfert & Kim
• Freshii
• Mad Radish
• Palm Lane
• Planta