Best Romantic Restaurants in Distillery District

144 restaurants available nearby

1. Gusto 501

4.7

Exceptional(761)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • King East

Booked 41 times today

Gusto 501 is the perfect place for a romantic dinner. With its beautiful ambience, attentive service, and amazing food, it's a hit with couples. As one reviewer puts it, 'Perfect for a date night!' Another echoes this sentiment, saying 'Beautiful ambience. Perfect spot for a date night.' The reviews all rave about the great atmosphere, with several mentioning the 'cool scenery' and 'romantic moments'. The service is also consistently praised, with one reviewer saying the server 'always killed our romantic moments and conversations'. It's clear that Gusto 501 is a romantic hotspot in Toronto.

2. Jump Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(3274)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Financial District

Booked 3 times today

Jump combines classic style with sleek modern eclecticism. The sky-high glass atrium, dramatic lighting elements, signature New York-style bar and courtyard patio provide the perfect backdrop for our world-inspired cuisine. Offering food that is robust, honest and full of flavour, Jump is renowned for its handmade pastas, locally sourced meat and seafood, and seasonal vegetables, while continually creating fresh, innovative dishes.

3. Alo Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(444)

Price: Very Expensive

• International • Entertainment District

Booked 17 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

4. LOUIX LOUIS

4.6

Exceptional(2472)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Financial District

Booked 33 times today

LOUIX LOUIS is a romantic restaurant, as described by reviews. It's praised for its 'wonderful ambiance', 'excellent service', and 'delicious food'. The restaurant is described as 'beautiful', with 'lovely ambiance' and 'scenic city views'. It's a great spot for special occasions or just a perfect evening out.

A photo of W Toronto - SKYLIGHT Rooftop Bar restaurant

5. W Toronto - SKYLIGHT Rooftop Bar

4.5

Awesome(441)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • Yorkville

Booked 10 times today

Perched above the city, SKYLIGHT invites you to indulge in Mediterranean-inspired plates crafted by Executive Chef Olivier La Calvez. Fresh, seasonal ingredients bring the vibrant flavours of the coast to life, paired perfectly with signature cocktails curated by Beverage Manager Olivia Arezes. Whether it’s a casual evening or a special celebration, SKYLIGHT blends relaxed luxury with playful energy, all set against the stunning rooftop views of Toronto. Join us and elevate your night. Experience our DJs every Saturday & Sunday for brunch, Thursdays from 7:30 PM and Fridays and Saturdays from 8 PM until late.Menus: skylightrooftop.comSocial Media: @skylightrooftop

6. Modus Ristorante

4.6

Exceptional(624)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Financial District

In the heart of the Financial District, Modus Ristorante is Toronto's plush spot for refined Italian cuisine.We host one of the Financial District's best patios with ample seating for all occasions. Modus might serve Italian food, but refreshingly, no one’s anxious to label it “rustic.” Modus’s menu takes recognizable Italian classics and re-creates them as fine-dining fares. The restaurant offers an extensive 300-bottle wine program, with seasonally selected wine by the glass. A focus on Italian, Californian and South American wines provides excellent pairing for a fine dining experience. Behind Modus is Sam Genkov, owner of the 23-year-old District favourite Bravi Ristorante.

7. Amano Trattoria

4.7

Exceptional(536)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • St. Lawrence Market

Booked 27 times today

Amano Trattoria is a romantic haven with its chic and intimate ambiance. The dimly lit interior sets the mood for a memorable evening, perfect for special occasions and romantic dinners. Reviewers praise the restaurant's 'romantic vibe,' 'cozy atmosphere' and 'chill jazz feel.' They also appreciated the attentive service, delicious food, and the overall quality of the experience.

8. Alobar Downtown

4.6

Exceptional(132)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Financial District

Booked 8 times today

Alobar Downtown is nestled in the heart of Toronto's bustling Financial District. Alobar Downtown offers revelry in the bar and lounge and warmth in the dining room, both featuring menus from Michelin-starred chef Patrick Kriss. World class wines are displayed as a centrepiece to pair with choice seafood, grilled fish and prime chops. All served with genuine hospitality.Join us for happy hour on weekdays from 2.30pm-5.30pm. Available at our bar, lounge, and our covered and heated patio.We feature live DJ sets Wednesdays through Saturdays starting at 5pm!For groups of 11+, please book our Group Dining, Family Style Experience or contact us at info@alobardowntown.com. For groups larger than 8 guests, we are unable to provide individualized bills, however we are able to process as many payments as required.

9. Aera

4.3

Awesome(926)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • King West

Booked 61 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

10. Blu Ristorante

4.8

Exceptional(3168)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Yorkville

Booked 36 times today

100 Most Romantic Restaurants In Canada- open table 2022, 2020 & 2018Top 100 Italian restaurants in Canada 2017Top 100 restaurants in Canada 2022 50 Most romantic restaurants also in Canada on Open Table 2016, 2021Blu is an Italian restaurant based on authentic classic cuisine, yet, contemporary created by executive Chef; Eric Bucher, also serving wood grilled steaks and rack of lamb.Downtown Victorian Building with two floors of dining space and large side and front patio. Tastefully designed to host your special event, romantic dinner, corporate buyout or a celebration of any sort. Coupled with genuine caring service & stunning ambiance. Massive chandelier in a high ceiling bar.Dinner is enhanced by the soothing live music on Sundays. Pianist/singer, guitarist/singer. Enjoy impeccable service for intimate dining or for large private parties up to 130 guests. Private rooms also available. A Must try is our wood grilled seafood and Italian dishes. 16 years of operations

‘About the restaurant’ descriptions have been generated using an artificial intelligence model comprised of OpenTable proprietary data that has not been independently verified by OpenTable. The content is presented as-is, for informational purposes only.

See what locals rave about

From verified diners like you

J
Joshua
Toronto / Ontario •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Gusto 501 offers a chill vibe with dim lighting and a great music playlist that sets the mood perfectly. Our waitress was attentive and quick, making the dining experience seamless. The food was incredible—some of the best pizza I’ve ever had! The Carbonara and Margherita pizzas were outstanding, and the mushroom pasta was a table favorite. The espresso martini was spot-on, and desserts like the tiramisu and torta di mandorla were the perfect sweet finish. Highly recommend!
More info
Gusto 501Price: Moderate• Italian• King East
•
4.7
C
Cammie
Montreal / Quebec •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
This restaurant checks all the boxes! Celebrated my birthday here and it was the perfect setting. 10/10 would recommend for a romantic date or dinner with friends.
More info
W Toronto - SKYLIGHT Rooftop BarPrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• Yorkville
•
4.5
L
LynlyVIP
Toronto / Ontario •335 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Outstanding meal at Jump. It was 'Home Game Special" night and the main course was totally special. An amazing veal schnitzel chop with all the trimmings. And for starters a brilliant lobster salad with delicious pear tatin to finish. Excellent fun service from Marketa. Such a well run restaurant with great staff, a wonderful chef team and reasonable prices for such impressive food. Who could ask for more !!!
More info
Jump RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Financial District
•
4.6
G
GavinVIP
London •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Incredible experience. Amazing food and you must try the pairing
More info
Alo RestaurantPrice: Very Expensive• International• Entertainment District
•
4.9
E
ElaineVIP
Toronto / Ontario •1 review
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
Service wasn’t that great - we had to flag server down and still they didn’t attend to us right away. And there were many flies flying around the table which was very strange. Otherwise food was good.
More info
LOUIX LOUISPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Financial District
•
4.6

Best Romantic Restaurants in Distillery District

Price

Cuisine

Regions

Areas

Top Rated

Dining Options

Seating Options

Award-winning

Accessibility

144 restaurants available nearby

1. Gusto 501

2. Jump Restaurant

3. Alo Restaurant

4. LOUIX LOUIS

5. W Toronto - SKYLIGHT Rooftop Bar

6. Modus Ristorante

7. Amano Trattoria

8. Alobar Downtown

9. Aera

10. Blu Ristorante

See what locals rave about

Explore OpenTable