Madame Marie’s Guide to New Year’s Eve 2024/2025 Dinner in Toronto
As New Year’s Eve approaches, Toronto’s cityscape twinkles with more than just the lights from its iconic skyline. Whether you’re a local Torontonian or a visitor looking to feast into the New Year, the city is ready to serve up an array of unforgettable experiences.
Here’s an alphabetical guide to some places you can dine at as 2025 makes its grand entrance.
Abrielle
Ring in 2025 at this Mediterranean-inspired spot with a special five-course New Year’s Eve menu for $105 plus tax and gratuity, with optional pairings. Stay after 9 p.m. for a DJ and mingling.
Alo at Home
Indulge in Michelin-star goodness chez vous with Alo’s NYE takeout kit for $155 per person.
Aera
Give 2024 the send off it deserves 38 stories above the city. Book an early dinner of a “red eye” reservation at 9 p.m. or later to count down to midnight in their sky-high lounge.
Akira Back
Located in the Bisha Hotel, Akira Back presents a sharing menu that’s a vibrant mosaic of flavours, featuring wagyu tacos, nigiri sushi, lamb chop, and sea bass. At $165 per person, it’s a cosmopolitan celebration of the last night of the year.
Alder
Inside the Ace Hotel, Michelin-starred Chef Patrick Kriss offers two New Year’s Eve prix fixe options. A $110 three-course menu (5 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.) features Burrata & Squash, Hamachi Crudo, Canadian Prime Shortrib, and Castella Cake. The $180 five-course menu (8:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m.) includes Lobster Risotto, Prime Ribeye, and a midnight Champagne toast. After dinner, head to Evangeline, the rooftop bar, for a New Year’s Eve party.
Alobar
Dine in Yorkville on Alobar’s regular a la carte offerings or choose from two prix fixe menus showcasing seasonal gems like Australian Wagyu ribeye and Périgord truffle.
Amal
Yorkville’s Amal oozes sophistication with Midnight in Beirut, a high-end Lebanese dining experience complete with live entertainment. The experience is $150 per person, promising a feast that’s as enchanting as the ambiance.
Amano Trattoria
Near King and Church, choose between a $90 early seating for three courses or a $140 later seating for four courses—both perfect for ushering in the New Year.
Antler
Delve into the wild at Antler with a four-course tasting menu that includes charcuterie and seared venison for $120 per person. It’s a gastronomic adventure into game and fish that’s both daring and delicious.
Auberge du Pommier
Toast to the passing of another year with an elegant multi-course dinner. With indulgent ingredients like truffle and caviar, enjoy dishes including oysters with Champagne foam, truffle risotto, and a delicious beef filet served with Nova Scotian lobster. Finish with indulgent opera cake and petit fours for a truly memorable New Year’s Eve experience.
Bar Chica
Bar Chica wraps up the year with a Spanish soirée complete with a prix fixe menu of tapas and a live DJ to keep the tempo high. At $95, guests can indulge in a selection of Spanish favorites, ensuring a vibrant send-off to the year.
Bar Vendetta
Enjoy a $89 four-course feast featuring elevated Italian classics—think prosciutto and melon, beef carpaccio, seafood spaghetti, and a rich dark chocolate olive oil cake.
Black + Blue
Black + Blue, located in the Financial District, specializes in premium cuts like Kobe beef and dry-aged steaks. Its spacious interior and inventive menu make it a solid choice for anyone seeking a substantial, upscale meal.
Byblos
Byblos brings a multi-course meal for $125, featuring a spread of Mediterranean delights like tuna tartare and lamb ribs. It’s a tapestry of flavours that’s both rich and nuanced.
Café Boulud
Step into Café Boulud at Four Seasons Hotel Toronto, where Chef Daniel Boulud’s Lyonnaise heritage shines through every plate. Led by Executive Chef William Kresky, our kitchen offers inventive menus driven by seasonality and sustainability, fusing old-world techniques with a fresh, modern spirit. Settle into a relaxed yet refined atmosphere and savour exceptional bistro favorites, thoughtfully crafted and elegantly presented.
Canoe
Perched high in the TD Bank Tower, Canoe offers a menu that’s a tribute to Canada, with regional ingredients and breathtaking city views. Their New Year’s Eve showcase is a culinary expedition across Canadian terrains, priced to match its exclusivity. Priced at $295 per person.
Casa Madera
Celebrate “Midnight Under the Stars” at 1 Hotel with either an a la carte selection or a $140 set menu of inventive Mexican–Mediterranean dishes.
Casa Paco
Casa Paco’s New Year’s Eve is a five-course Spanish culinary exploration for $195. They offer a warm welcome to all, accommodating various dietary needs to ensure everyone’s year ends on a delicious note.
Cluny
In the Distillery District’s festive glow, opt for a $125 early seating with a welcome drink or a $175 later seating featuring five courses and a DJ countdown.
Contrada
Little Italy’s Contrada offers a night of a la carte specials and bottle service to toast 2025. The ambiance is as exclusive as the dining, with a reservation deposit ensuring your passage into the New Year.
Daphne
The Financial District’s newcomer, Daphne, showcases a four-course meal for $165, where options like seared Hokkaido scallops and beef fillet underscore the elegance of the new year’s arrival.
Edulis
Expect a lavish meal with lots of beautiful ingredients – delicacies from the sea, exquisite caviar, and the great gastronomic treasures of the season, white truffle and black winter truffles. Priced at $400 per person.
FK
The team at FK always does NYE in style. You’ll walk away full and happy with their fabulous prix fixe menu priced at $170 per person.
George Restaurant
Famed for its opulent ambiance and culinary finesse, George Restaurant offers a New Year’s Eve experience that’s nothing short of regal. Diners can expect a procession of courses that are as artful in presentation as they are in taste, with each dish accompanied by a wine pairing that’s both thoughtful and provocative. Ideal for the epicurean looking to welcome the New Year amidst elegance and gourmet artistry.
Gia
Kickstart your plant-based resolutions at this Michelin-recommended Dundas West Italian spot with an $85 four-course menu including house-made whipped ricotta and white truffle agnolotti.
Grey Gardens
Enjoy a family-style feast at this Kensington Market gem, featuring amuse bouche, five savoury courses, and two dessert courses. Vegetarian and pescatarian menus available with advance notice. $175 per person plus tax and gratuity.
Hexagon
Take a short trip to Oakville for a lavish evening of decadence at this one Michelin starred restaurant. A multi-course tasting menu and optional wine pairings are available for $295 per person.
Joni
Ring in the New Year at Joni with a special evening of culinary excellence. Savour a carefully curated seven-course prix fixe menu for $185 per person. Live music will accompany your meal, setting the perfect tone for a memorable start to the year ahead.
Kasa Moto
Celebrate in Yorkville with exceptional Japanese cuisine. Enjoy a curated New Year’s Eve set menu ($85–$150/person plus tax and gratuity).
Kost
Kost offers a rooftop dining experience at the Bisha Hotel with a prix fixe menu that’s as stylish as the view. Welcome the New Year with a four-course meal that’s both elegant and exhilarating.
Lapinou
For $85 per person, Lapinou delivers a four-course prix fixe menu filled with options like chilled oysters and grilled short rib, all set against the backdrop of King West’s vibrant scene.
Lavelle
Take in sweeping views of the Toronto skyline at Lavelle as you dine on an indulgent three-course menu. Begin with a choice of a Kryptonite Roll, Lavelle Caesar Salad, or Spicy Dynamite Shrimp. Follow with Pan-Seared Spicy Salmon, Japanese Grilled Chicken, or a AAA Sirloin Steak, then end the evening on a sweet note with Triple Chocolate Mousse, Carrot Spice Cake, or Loaded Pecan Pie.
Lena
Add a little Latin flair to your New Year’s Eve celebration with a celebratory spread for $99. Executive Chef Doug Penfold has crafted an exclusive menu of flavour-packed favourites and special selections for a delightful culinary finale to 2024.
Le Select Bistro
Step into a Parisian dream at Le Select Bistro, where for $125 per person, you can indulge in a three-course meal plus canapés, capturing the essence of French cuisine as the year fades.
Lee Restaurant
Susur Lee’s acclaimed dining room presents a $195 prix fixe, featuring Szechuan hot and sour soup, a luxe “Land and Sea” trio, and Alberta striploin wrapped in bacon.
Linny’s
This new Ossington spot from the team behind MIMI Chinese and Sunnys Chinese offers a $155 menu, highlighting fluke and fennel, chicken liver toast, pastrami, and steak.
Louix Louis
In the opulent St. Regis Hotel, Louix Louis is a feast for the senses with two seating options for New Year’s Eve, with menus priced at $250 and $375, promising a grand farewell to the year.
Lyla
Enjoy a Mediterranean-inspired menu this New Year’s Eve for $139 per person plus tax and gratuity, including a Champagne toast at midnight. Wine pairings available for an additional $49 per person.
Maison Selby
This year, there’s more than one way to ring in 2025 at Maison Selby. Dine on an extravagant five-course dinner before theDJ starts spinning at 9 p.m. For a more intimate experience, descend to Bar Sous Sol, the lower-level speakeasy, and indulge in sultry cocktails and bottle service.
Miss Likklemore’s
Transport yourself to the Caribbean at this King West restaurant’s $110 three-course dinner, featuring Likkle patties, sea bream crudo, whole fried snapper, and braised oxtail.
Mother Tongue
Mother Tongue’s Chef Francis Bermejo presents a la carte options that bring Filipino flair to the Entertainment District’s New Year’s Eve festivities. The promise of one-of-a-kind dishes sets the tone for a night of culinary discovery. Priced at $90 per person.
Miku
Welcome the New Year with an exclusive osechi-inspired kaiseki tasting menu by Chef de Cuisine Junnosuke Fujikawa. Highlights include Wagyu Beef & Aburi Lobster Tail poached in dashi butter. The $200 per person menu plus tax and gratuity is offered over multiple seatings—à la carte options available at the first seating only, with the tasting menu exclusive to later seatings.
Minami Toronto
King Street’s Minami Toronto is where Japanese culinary craftsmanship shines. This year, they’re offering a variety of delicious takeout options to enjoy chez vous.
Oji Seichi
Oji Seichi in East Chinatown invites guests to a multi-course dinner that promises a truffle-infused revelation at $65 per person, crafting a New Year’s Eve narrative that’s rich and memorable.
Paros
This chic new establishment ushers in the New Year with a Greek three-course meal. Set in the stylish enclave of Yorkville, the experience offers staggered seating times for convenience and comfort.
Piano Piano
Piano Piano Colborne crafts a menu that sings a serenade to Italian dining traditions with a contemporary flair. Their four-course feast includes an appetizer, shared pasta, and a choice of mains like eggplant fritti and roasted sea bass, all culminating in a sweet denouement with a decadent dessert. Available at all locations.
Pink Sky
At Pink Sky on King West, a multi-course meal awaits those eager to explore a ‘sea to fork’ dining experience. With appetizers and mains like truffle lobster mac and cheese, this is an indulgence that sets a high bar for the year to come.
Richmond Station
Join Top Chef Canada winner Carl Heinrich and Executive Chef Aldous Cheung for a hands-on Kitchen Party. From 7:30 p.m. until late, enjoy cooking with their chefs, a dessert plating competition, wine from Big Head, cocktails from Empress Gin, beer from Common Good, and a midnight Big Head bubbly toast. DJ Matt Migz will keep the energy high. All food and drink included at $225 per person plus tax.
Vinotecca Pompette
Little Italy’s Vinotecca Pompette offers a six-course seafood-centric meal, bringing together the best of the ocean’s bounty to your plate.
R&D
Welcome 2025 with a flavourful tasting menu at R&D for $130 per person. Indulge in east coast oyster, dim sum and cannoli.
Rasa
Rasa in Harbord Village provides a prix fixe menu that includes beet ravioli, short rib and cereal 2.0. It’s sure to be a blend of intimacy and sophistication.
Reign
Within the storied walls of the Fairmont Royal York, Reign offers a regal dining experience with multiple seating options. Choose between a four- or six-course prix fixe featuring luxurious dishes like Caviar on a Pretzel, Venison Carpaccio, and Glazed Maitake. The first seating is at 5 p.m. ($129 per person), and the second seating is at 7:30 p.m. ($179 per person).
The Old York Tavern
Toast the New Year at this Niagara Street classic, offering a three-course meal for $115 per person, champagne by the glass, and optional wine pairings.
SARA
At SARA, a Michelin Guide recognized spot, the festive menu for New Year’s Eve is an invitation to indulge in luxury with caviar and salmon latkes.
Selva Toronto
Selva Toronto offers a four-course dinner, complete with a glass of bubbly. It’s a dining experience that’s eclectic and electric, perfectly situated at Richmond and John.
Soluna
On Queen West, Soluna’s NYE promises an evening of varied prix fixe menus, each tailored for a distinct seating time throughout the night. The event is a fusion of flavours and festivities, ready to transport diners to an exotic celebration.
The Drake
The Drake offers a contemporary dining experience with an emphasis on global flavours. Its modern interior provides a stylish setting, and the curated drink menu pairs well with the diverse dishes. It’s a solid choice for those looking to start the New Year on a positive note.
TOCA
Toast the New Year at TOCA with a four-course dinner and live entertainment on December 31, 2024. Optional wine pairings by Master Sommelier Élyse Lambert are available. Adults $175 plus tax and gratuity, children (12 and under) $40 plus tax and gratuity.
So, dress to impress, raise your glasses, and get ready to dine your way into 2025 with style and sumptuous flavours.
Bisous,
Mme. M. xoxo