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DaiLo

CAN$51 and over
Asian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Charming
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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What 1,441 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
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Toronto

    Innovative

Review summary

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DaiLo in Toronto offers a "phenomenal culinary experience" with its premium tasting menu praised for "mind-blowing flavours" and "creative cuisine." Guests highlight the "attentive and knowledgeable" service and the "warm and welcoming" atmosphere. Chef Nick Liu's creations are celebrated as "culinary masterpieces," making DaiLo a "must-visit" for extraordinary dining.

1,441 Reviews

  1. Kaia

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious, and the chicken was especially tender and flavorful. A special shoutout to the dessert—the pear was incredibly fresh and refreshing. The service was absolutely amazing, making for a truly memorable Valentine's Day. Thanks for a wonderful experience!

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  2. Irvin

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Really good tasting menu!

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  3. Lorena

    VIP

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    unreal experience. tasting menu was incredible and service was the best we’ve ever experienced.

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  4. Sam

    VIP

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a really great experience at Dailo. Me and my friends went for Valentine’s Day and got the premium tasting menu, it was everything we expected and more. Absolutely loved and enjoyed every single dish.

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  5. Cindy

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dailo is always delicious but this time we did winterlicious with a group of 4 - the waiter was smart about it and pre-emptively suggested everyone "ordering" a different item, but brought it out in portions enough for everyone, so that we ended up being able to eat the entire menu! Great value! Would definitely do it again.

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  6. Rich

    VIP

    New York City

    22 reviews

    3.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    First time visit for Winterlicious. Our server Nick was extremely helpful and professional. The upstairs felt a bit like an afterthought for those who had been inept. Interesting and tasty cocktails. The Winterlicious menu was a nice sampling of the main menu. Lots of small bites. Loved the lettuce wrap and the trout. Food was beautifully presented and explained. The dumplings lacked a much needed fresh component. The chicken was overcooked. The eggplant was yummy and crisp. The desserts lacked sophistication while being nicely presented. In reflection we had originally booked for the $250 New Years Eve dinner and wondered if that menu would have been more elegant.

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  7. tushita

    VIP

    Toronto

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Really innovative take on upscale Asian cuisine. Enjoyed all the food. Especially the brown butter mushroom dumplings - unreal. Hugo was great :)

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  8. Winyen

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the Tasting Menu ($115) which was good, as well as the I got a Text cocktail. The music level was just low enough, the ambiance was lovely. The dishes are creative although not all hits (some were quite salty).

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  9. Shirley

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Deliciously creative dishes paired with great service! We had a great time and will definitely be returning

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  10. Teddi

    VIP

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service and food was amazing!!! Highly recommend doing the chef’s tasting menu.

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DaiLo is rated 4.8 stars by 1441 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
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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