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DaiLo

CAN$51 and over
Asian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Hot spot
Offering modern Asian cuisine through a la carte and unique multi-course tasting menus by Chef Nick Liu.

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Executive chef: Nick Liu

From the OpenTable editors: From the food to the ambiance, DaiLo is bold and buzzy. Chef-owner Nick Liu blends French cooking techniques with his Chinese heritage to create playful dishes while showcasing serious culinary chops. The hip space attracts a lively crowd for nights that begin with dinner at DaiLo and end at its upstairs cocktail bar, Lopan.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Chinese, Contemporary Asian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 17:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (647) 341-8882
  • Website
    http://www.dailoto.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Available
  • Private party facilities
    At DaiLo, we believe eating well is a fundamental part of living well, and how we cook, reflects how we live. Thoughtful and high quality ingredients lead to better lives and more delicious meals. Our New Asian Cuisine is predominantly Chinese fare but it follows the French tradition.
  • Location
    503 College St, Toronto, ON M6G 1A5
  • Area
    Little Italy / College St.
  • Cross Street
    College and Bathurst
  • Parking details
    Plenty of parking on Palmerston and College.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine

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Experiences

  • Dailo NYE 2024

    CA$250.00 per person

    Prepaid

    31 Dec 2024 only
    DaiLo New Years 2024 Tasting Menu Shrimp Toast & Foie Gras Kaviari Osetra Caviar Lamb Tartare and Fried Watermelon Panang Fried Eggplant & Burrata Bonito Potato Espuma White Truffle Egg Noodle Singapore Chili Lobster Olliffes 90 day aged Beef Ribeye Aloe Sorbet Viet coffee caramel Tiramisu

Menu

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What 1,387 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
DaiLo offers a unique fusion of Asian flavors and contemporary cuisine, making it a standout dining destination. Guests rave about the "spectacular cuisine" and "excellent atmosphere." The tasting menu is highly recommended, with dishes described as "phenomenal" and "unforgettable." Exceptional service and a creative cocktail menu add to the memorable experience at this top Toronto restaurant.

1,387 Reviews

  1. Peter

    VIP

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent dining experience from start to finish.

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  2. Mary-Jo

    Toronto

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the great tasting food, to the knowledgeable efficient staff DaiLo will impress you and you will want to come back. It’s a wonderful food experience.

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  3. Andrew

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best meal me and my wife had in Toronto, hands down.

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  4. Ruth

    Toronto

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was disappointing. He had no inclination to take us through the menu or make suggestions. The carpaccio was chewy -not edible. The trout was fine but not amazing. Dumplings were oily and did not come to table hot. Have been to dailo many times and always loved it. Will not be returning.

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Melissa

    Toronto

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience at DaiLo! We got the Chef Choice and everything that came was better than the last. Mind blowing flavours and I love a meal where I feel like everything is fresh and new. Thanks DaiLo for making it special!

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  6. Mervyn

    VIP

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    13 reviews

    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Expected more from the reviews in terms of food. Service was top notch , professional and detailed.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Ryann

    VIP

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place needs no other comment other than, it is the best of the best. If the intention is to get a good return on your dining experience, you will not be disappointed. Every aspect is covered from the moment you walk in, to the moment you are putting on your coat.

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  8. Emily

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had such a fabulous meal. We came with our 3.5 year old for our anniversary and were concerned as she was very tired. My husband insisted we keep our reservation as I’ve been dying to try dailo since I saw it on you’ve gotta eat here. So glad we did! The staff treated us and our daughter beautifully. The food was incredible. We had the carpaccio, the Hakka wontons, the pork hock, the crispy octopus tacos and the duck to share. Everyone (including our 3 year old) loved every bit of it. No joke, she ate half of everything. I can’t pick a favourite as all of us loved all of it. It was finished off with lemon and ginger sorbet which was the perfect pallet cleanser. They even brought our little one some as well. She kept saying “that was good ice cream”. Definitely suggesting dailo to all of our friends and family when they’re in the city. Thank you for such a wonderful anniversary dinner!

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  9. Michelle

    VIP

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The tasting was fantastic! Well paired flavours and so much food! There was not one disappointing dish.

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  10. Vanessa J

    Toronto

    52 reviews

    4.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Had this place on my list for years and was so happy to finally make it. Everything was great, but the dish we enjoyed the least was the duck. The meat itself was beautifully done but the “potato” salad didn’t seem to fit, I would describe it as a bit eclectic. Overall, the dish was on the sweeter side and quite heavy which was a lot for a final dish after having eaten so much. That being said, we got the dessert and ate every last crumb. A note on the service, it was very nice but there were a few touches that were a bit rough around the edges, almost as if it was a new restaurant with all new staff. It wouldn’t stop me from recommending this place, but I probably won’t be back.

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FAQs

DaiLo is rated 4.8 stars by 1387 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for DaiLo

503 College St, Toronto, ON M6G 1A5

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    College and Bathurst
  • Area
    Little Italy / College St.
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 17:00–23:00
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Chinese, Contemporary Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Plenty of parking on Palmerston and College.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.dailoto.com/
  • Phone number
    (647) 341-8882
  • Catering
    Available
  • Private party facilities
    At DaiLo, we believe eating well is a fundamental part of living well, and how we cook, reflects how we live. Thoughtful and high quality ingredients lead to better lives and more delicious meals. Our New Asian Cuisine is predominantly Chinese fare but it follows the French tradition.

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