Best Open Kitchen Restaurants in Midtown / Uptown

46 restaurants available nearby

1. Aera

4.4

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • King West

Booked 80 times today

A stylish steakhouse, sushi counter and cocktail bar with panoramic views of downtown Toronto, Aera celebrates the art of contemporary American cuisine. Presenting a range of superior steaks and chops, a seasonal raw bar, and creative reimaginings of beloved comfort dishes, Aera promises peak indulgence 38 floors above the city. Please note that all reservations from 2:30–5pm from Monday to Friday, after 10pm from Monday to Wednesday, and after 11pm from Thursday to Saturday will be offered our bar bites menu. For our full à la carte lunch and dinner menus, please make a reservation during our regular dining hours.For bottle-service, please contact us via aerarestaurant.com

2. Daphne

4.7

Exceptional(1011)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Financial District

Booked 97 times today

Daphne is a modern American style restaurant, lounge, and garden terrace in the heart of Toronto's Financial District. Daphne offers American cuisine with a contemporary twist, skillfully curated by Executive Stuart Cameron. The menu showcases seasonal American classics, complemented by an array of small bites, handcrafted cocktails, and an extensive wine list, all presented within an elegant and modern ambiance. At the heart of the culinary offerings are two authentic wood-fired grills, infusing a distinct flavor into each dish. Locally sourced ingredients, along with local and imported seafood, are expertly grilled over live coals, ensuring a tantalizing dining experience. Each dish is thoughtfully enhanced with the addition of seasonal produce, while the bakery crafts artisanal breads by hand.

3. Giulietta

4.9

Exceptional(2186)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Little Portugal / Dundas West

Booked 44 times today

Chef Rob Rossi & David Minicucci, have collaborated to bring a genuine neighbourhood restaurant to Dufferin Grove.Designed by acclaimed architect Guido Costantino, a beguiling interior sets the stage for a convivial dining experience that honours traditional Italian fare while showcasing stand-out ingredients. Original brick and beam frame this warm, welcoming space where no detail is left unconsidered. Copper, Italian wool and red oxidized steel accents interplay with blonde wood and terrazzo, creating a rich, textured environment.We look forward to welcoming you soon.**Reservations are available within 14 days** Bar / Main BarStandard / Dining RoomCounter / Chef's Bar4169640606 | @giulietta972'22, '23, '24 Michelin Guide | Toronto'19 Canada's 100 Best | Best New Restaurant #1'19 Canada's 100 Best | Best Overall #9'19 Toronto Life | Best New Restaurant #3'18 EnRoute | Best New Restaurant #5

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4. Cibo Wine Bar - Yorkville

4.4

Awesome(2313)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Yorkville

Booked 36 times today

Yorkville’s Cibo Wine Bar...BIG BOLD & life is BEAUTIFUL Cibo is the newest Italian eatery in the Yorkville area. Created by Liberty Entertainment Group, this bold and beautiful space is a blend of old world rustic and modern industrial chic. HAND-MADE TRADITIONAL ITALIAN CIBO... a true taste of authentic southern cooking fresh made amongst patrons at the open kitchen counter. 2500 BOTTLES OF VINO in a soaring award-winning wine room. From Cibo"s INDUSTRIAL CHIC vibrant bar area to the casual Yorkville Avenue patio, every corner turned offers a distinctly different experience. When in Yorkville, this space cannot be missed!

5. 1 Kitchen

4.5

Awesome(307)

Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • King West

Booked 4 times today

At 1 Kitchen, we serve fresh, local, and sustainably sourced farm-to-table Southern Ontario cuisine. An on-site, 100% organic garden and beehive provide fresh, robust ingredients that we blend into sublime meals, from morning to night. Zero-waste kitchen dishes spotlight the restaurant’s commitment to preserving the beauty and bounty of nature. And then there’s the bar, where cold-pressed juices form the base of 1 Kitchen’s cocktails. The wine list highlights unique and iconic Canadian and International selections—many biodynamic or organic. Light-filled and open, 1 Kitchen is a place that’s comfortable by nature, where you can eat mindfully and well, and savour the flavours that come straight from the garden.

6. Alo Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(456)

Price: Very Expensive

• International • Entertainment District

Booked 20 times today

Alo is a contemporary French restaurant located atop a heritage building in downtown Toronto. Our cuisine is internationally inspired and celebrates the finest in seasonal ingredients paired with a genuine sense of welcome. Alo was awarded one Michelin Star in 2022, 2023 and 2024. For large party bookings and/or private events please contact us at info@alorestaurant.com

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7. Azhar Kitchen + Bar

4.7

Exceptional(273)

Price: Expensive

• Middle Eastern • Ossington

Booked 36 times today

Azhar Kitchen + Bar is a neighbourhood gathering place for soulful Eastern Mediterranean & Middle East inspired food and drink — hand-made and fire-cooked. Interesting and ever-changing wine list, seasonal cocktails, a warm ambiance and local ingredients are just a few things that accentuate the experience.Important Dining InformationWe have a 15 minute grace period. Please message us or give us a call if you are running late. Your table will be reserved for 1h45m hours for parties of up to 2, 2 hours for parties of 3-6, and 2.5 hours for parties of 7 and above starting from the time of the booked reservation. Important Waitlist InformationAfter being notified your table is ready, you will have 5 minutes to confirm via SMS. Once a confirmation has been received on our end, the table will be held for an additional 10 minutes.

8. Buca Yorkville

4.5

Awesome(1469)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Yorkville

Booked 27 times today

Buca Osteria & Bar is more than an Italian restaurant. In the spirit of the widely celebrated first location of Buca on King Street, the outpost in the heart of Yorkville is a place to be inspired by the innovation of the restaurant’s creative, artisanal fare, rooted in Italian tradition. Buca Osteria & Bar offers a broad selection of fresh and impeccably prepared seafood, in addition to their much loved pizzas, pastas, and cured fish. Executive Chef Jorge Fiestas creates an authentic Italian seafood cuisine. Buca has consistently been celebrated for using the freshest, carefully selected ingredients. Featuring sophisticated décor and an open-concept kitchen, the restaurant’s warmth and attention to detail stand out, both in environment and ingredients.

9. MIMI Chinese

4.5

Awesome(60)

Price: Very Expensive

• Chinese • The Annex

Booked 62 times today

Located on the outskirts of Toronto’s vibrant Yorkville neighbourhood, the MIMI story begins with memories of the past. Loud conversation over plates of steaming noodles. The rush of servers moving quickly about in starched white dress shirts and pressed black bow ties. Darkly lit nooks with deep shades of red. The clanking of cutlery as cocktails are shaken swiftly in the background. A fragrant scent of Sichuan peppercorns toasting in the wok. Moments of celebration and togetherness over both new and familiar food. MIMI Chinese offers a place of wonder that brings back a taste of the past.

10. Quetzal

4.9

Exceptional(983)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mexican • Little Italy / College St.

Booked 75 times today

At Quetzal, we celebrate regional Mexican cuisine, inspired by traditional flavours and cooking styles, all cooked over a 28 foot-long open fire that runs the span of the hot line. Traditional moles, sauces and little-known native ingredients are transported to Toronto and infused with the bounty of local Ontario and Canadian produce, for a one-of-a-kind dining experience. Quetzal is located at the corner of College & Bathurst, at the edges of four Toronto hotspot neighbourhoods: Little Italy, Kensington Market, Harbord Village, and the Annex.

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KaitlynVIP
Calgary / Southern Alberta •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The decor, food and service were incredible! We went as a table of four and each got something different and everyone raved about their meal. You can’t go wrong! We will be back — soon!
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DaphnePrice: Very Expensive• American• Financial District
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4.7
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Julie
Southwest Florida •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Not sure how anyone could write a bad review of this place. From the point of check in up until dessert, everything was impeccable. Our server was amazing, super sweet and very attentive. Her attention to detail was superb as well. Obviously you’re going to dine here for the view of Toronto and the CN building which was nothing short of what you would expect. Again, everyone was so kind to us and we loved our seating arrangements at the chef’s table. Great food, great service, worth every cent. 100% would recommend this place to anyone looking for a nice date night or a cool way to see a beautiful view of Toronto.
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AeraPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• King West
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4.4
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OpenTable DinerVIP
Toronto / Ontario •22 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Amazing experience, food was great the chicken pizza was delicious and the gnocchi definitely had me wanting more! Such a great welcoming spirit. Made sure we were well taken care of. Can’t wait to come back ! 10/10 would recommend.
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Cibo Wine Bar - YorkvillePrice: Expensive• Italian• Yorkville
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4.4
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Trenan
Vancouver / British Columbia •1 review
5.0
Dined on 8 Jan 2025
Had a wonderful time the food was top notch as always and the service was amazing as well. Shout out to our server Matthew, Amanda, Chef Aaron and the whole front and back of house Team. Thank you and see you soon.
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GiuliettaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Little Portugal / Dundas West
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4.9
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Elma
Montreal / Quebec •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 Dec 2024
It’s a good place especially for big groups. The ambience is very welcoming and the staffs are very polite.
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1 KitchenPrice: Expensive• Farm-to-table• King West
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4.5

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46 restaurants available nearby

1. Aera

2. Daphne

3. Giulietta

4. Cibo Wine Bar - Yorkville

5. 1 Kitchen

6. Alo Restaurant

7. Azhar Kitchen + Bar

8. Buca Yorkville

9. MIMI Chinese

10. Quetzal

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