Date night in Toronto
Pick the vibe — first date, anniversary, or low-key Friday — and use this Toronto shortlist of romantic spots, dinner picks and walks.
Best date-night spots in Toronto
12 curated picks — from candlelit dinners to sunset views.
Alo
$$$$Restaurant · Queen West
Top-50-restaurants tasting menu, candlelit room above Spadina.
Aloette
$$$Restaurant · Queen West
Alo's casual sibling — burger date for foodies.
Bar Isabel
$$$Restaurant · Little Italy
Late-night Spanish room, sherry and grilled octopus.
BarChef
$$$$Cocktail bar · Queen West
Theatrical cocktails — the most date-impressive drinks list in town.
Cherry Beach
$Walk · Port Lands
Lake-side walk with a small beach and trees — quiet on weeknights.
Don Alfonso 1890
$$$$Restaurant · Financial District
Two-Michelin-star southern Italian in Westin.
Drake One Fifty
$$$Restaurant · Financial District
Glam dining room, plush booths, oyster tower.
Grey Gardens
$$$Restaurant · Kensington
Tiny intimate room, natural wine, perfect anniversary spot.
Hot Docs Cinema
$$Experience · Annex
Beautiful old cinema for documentary nights.
Hotel Ocho rooftop
$$View · Chinatown
Hidden rooftop with skyline view, low-key crowd.
Massey Hall
$$$Live music · Downtown
Acoustically perfect heritage venue.
Toronto Islands ferry sunset
$View · Harbourfront
Skyline-side ferry ride, sunset on Centre Island beach.
Frequently asked
- Start with a wine bar, then a slow-paced dinner, then dessert or a walk. Highlights right now: Toronto Islands, Trinity Bellwoods Park, Kensington Market.