Toronto, Ontario, CA, home of the Stanley Cup, hockey hall of fame, and the Maple Leaf's hockey team. Known for its panoramic view of some of the tallest skyscrapers and filled with friendly folk and a bustling food scene. Here are 7 restaurants that you should check out for private dining or host your next event or party.
7 Toronto Restaurants Perfect For Your Next Party or Gathering
La Palma
For over a decade, creative duo Craig Harding and Alexandra Hutchison have called Toronto’s Trinity-Bellwoods neighborhood home. The design aesthetic and atmosphere of La Palma reflect VB’s art-centric vibe. It’s welcoming in its lively spiritedness and in its celebration of the neighborhood. Harding’s food is Italian at heart but the menu at La Palma reflects a California sensibility and remains playful, reflecting dishes and ingredients from other Mediterranean cuisines and cultures. Whether you’re grabbing take-out for an impromptu picnic in the park or enjoying the perfect cup of coffee over a morning meeting, La Palma has you covered.
Event Spaces:
- La Palma - Standing Capacity: 75 Sitting Capacity: 75
- Casa La Palma - Standing Capacity: 80 Sitting Capacity: 80
Boxcar Social
With an inside capacity of more than two hundred and a patio that looks out onto Lake Ontario, Boxcar Social is an event space perfect in so many ways. They offer a coffee program, a full lunch and dinner menu carefully selected options that can feed any food lover without overwhelming you with options. They even have exciting alcohol programs all on a reimagined waterfront.
Not planning an event just yet, they have a bottle shop, General Store, and a wine club that you can check out!
Event Spaces:
- Harbourfront - Standing Capacity: 175 Sitting Capacity: 175
- The Slip - Standing Capacity: 500 Sitting Capacity: 500
- Lakeside Terrace - Standing Capacity: 50 Sitting Capacity: 50
Drake Commissary
Drake Commissary is an eat-in restaurant, a go-to for grab-and-go, a prepared fare destination, and a culinary workshop in the evolving Junction Triangle area. It's 8,000 sq. ft. of innovation and experimentation as chefs, bakers, guests + makers participate in an animated exchange around the creation, presentation + consumption of food in an art-filled environment. So make the Commissary your community hub for all things made-from-scratch.
With fifteen years of experience as a trusted Toronto-based hospitality brand, Boxcar Social is available for weddings, parties, and meetings.
Event Space:
- 10 to 200 guests
Drake One Fifty
Welcome to Drake One Fifty. We're getting back to basics at our restaurant in Toronto's downtown core, serving up next-level food. drink. art. on the regular.
Welcome to Drake One Fifty, a Financial District fixture, featuring annual art exhibitions that transform the meeting and event space year after year, bring your own entertainment or choose from our roster of Drake Underground DJs and allow them to cater an inventive menu inspired by historic brasseries and taverns. It is popular for power meetings, long celebratory dinners filled with comfort food with a twist, or a cocktail in one of Canada’s most dynamic districts.
Event space + catering + DJs all under one roof - Drake One Fifty covers all your bases and creates the easiest way to design and celebrate any occasion.
Event Spaces:
- 10 to 200 guests
Constantine & Scarlet Door
Constantine’s menu, spearheaded by Chef Craig Harding, highlights local ingredients at the peak of the season presented in thoughtfully inventive dishes, where striking and aromatic flavors reign. A wood-burning oven and hearth anchor the kitchen, churning out crispy pizzas alongside expertly roasted and lightly smoked meat and seafood. Vegetable dishes take center stage with family-style dining encouraged. Equally important to the food presented at Constantine is the meticulously designed wine program featuring a curated mix of old-world balanced with fresher modern wines. Located inside The Anndore House, the restaurant and bar cultivate an intimate and inviting atmosphere creating a gathering place for local residents and guests of The Anndore House, as well as a destination spot for anyone looking for a generous dining experience full of the familiar and exotic.
Event Spaces:
- Cafe - Standing Capacity: 15 Sitting Capacity: 15
- Lounge - Standing Capacity: 45 Sitting Capacity: 45
- Dining Room - Standing Capacity: 400 Sitting Capacity: 400
- Full Venue - Standing Capacity: 400 Sitting Capacity: 400
- West Wing - Standing Capacity: 40 Sitting Capacity: 40
- East Wing - Standing Capacity: 40 Sitting Capacity: 40
DASHA
World-renowned Michelin-starred Executive Chef Akira Back presents his most innovative restaurant yet – DASHA. Known for his revolutionary interpretations of modern Chinese cuisine with American influences, Chef Back’s restaurants embody classic cuisine featuring innovative dishes using only the finest ingredients. Together with Honeycomb Hospitality, DASHA will provide an unparalleled level of cuisine and entertainment. From its grand interior to its meticulously curated menu.
Book your next party at one of their private karaoke rooms. Eat, drink, and sing the night away with friends or coworkers.
Event Spaces:
- Dining Room - The private lounge space within DASHA can host up to 95 guests.
The Porch
Centrally located in the heart of Toronto’s Entertainment District, The Porch offers an experience unlike any other in the city. Boasting 360° views of the Toronto skyline, and unparalleled photo ops of the CN tower, your Instagram will thank you. Enjoy The Porch’s infamous drink list and signature food truck fare. Come enjoy the views and the vibes all summer long on one of Toronto’s top-ranked patios. Choose from one of their Party Packages or create a custom event that your guests will never forget.
We can even arrange for your guests to travel to and from the venue safely and in style. Contact us now to explore the possibilities and start creating the event that you will next forget at The Porch. Amenities Large Rooftop Patio Separate areas for groups up to 20 people Centrally located in the heart of Toronto’s Entertainment District Capacity at 274 In-house Culinary & Catering Personal Event Manager PA, Sound System & Microphones Great Views
Event Spaces:
- Corona Lounge - West - Standing Capacity: 24 Sitting Capacity: 24
- Corona Lounge - East - Standing Capacity: 24 Sitting Capacity: 24
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