The Best New Restaurants in Toronto Right Now
Toronto’s dining scene isn’t just evolving – it’s being completely redefined by a wave of new openings that blur the line between restaurant and experience. From French-inspired brasseries with hidden speakeasies to velvet-drenched supper clubs, modern chophouses with live music, and vinyl-driven dining spots, the city’s latest arrivals are as much about atmosphere as they are about food. These aren’t places you simply go to eat – they’re where you book the whole night, where dinner turns into drinks, and where every detail (from interiors to playlists) is designed to keep you there longer than planned.
La Plume
La Plume is a newly opened, Southern France–inspired brasserie at The Well that brings a breezy, coastal European feel to downtown Toronto. Designed as an all-day dining destination, it blends classic French techniques with lighter, Mediterranean-leaning flavours – from tartares to rotisserie dishes and seafood – alongside a strong cocktail and wine program. Beyond the elegant dining room, the experience extends into nightlife with Bonne Nuit, a hidden, boudoir-inspired speakeasy tucked away inside the venue, offering elevated cocktails, DJ sets, and a more intimate, late-night atmosphere for those who know where to look.
Reservations: www.laplumebrasserie.com
Powder Room
Powder Room is one of Yorkville’s most talked-about new openings – a glamorous, New York–inspired supper club that blends elevated dining with late-night energy. Tucked away on the second floor, the space leans into moody, cinematic design with velvet seating, marble accents, and candlelit corners, creating an intimate yet high-fashion atmosphere. The menu reimagines classic indulgences with a “street-style Michelin-worthy” approach – think caviar, oysters, and playful luxury bites – alongside inventive cocktails crafted by a world-class bartender. More than just a restaurant, it’s designed as a full experience, where live music, curated nightlife, and a refined social scene come together in one seamless, after-dark destination.
Reservations: www.powderroomyorkville.com
Riley’s
Riley’s Fish & Steak is one of Toronto’s newest high-profile openings – a modern chophouse in the Financial District that blends classic steakhouse indulgence with a more elevated, contemporary feel. Located at 155 Wellington, the chef-driven menu centers around premium cuts, seafood towers, and refined takes on familiar dishes, all executed with a strong focus on Canadian ingredients. Designed as a full experience rather than just a dinner spot, the space features warm, layered interiors, a statement bar, and even a dedicated stage for live music – bringing a subtle nightlife energy that evolves from business lunches into late-night drinks.
Reservations: https://rileysrestaurant.ca/toronto/
Primadonna
Primadonna is one of Toronto’s newest King West openings – an Italian-American restaurant that leans into nostalgia, drama, and full-on atmosphere. Set on the fourth floor of Portland Square, the space channels a “Godfather-era” aesthetic with a retro, cinematic dining room and a rooftop terrace that adds a more relaxed, summer-ready vibe. The menu focuses on indulgent, homemade classics – from pastas and pizzas to rich, crowd-pleasing favourites – designed for sharing and late-night dining. Beyond dinner, the experience shifts into nightlife with live DJs, themed nights, and a high-energy crowd, making it feel less like a traditional restaurant and more like a full evening destination.
Reservations: https://primadonnatoronto.com
Vinny
Vinny is one of King West’s newest openings – a restaurant-meets-vinyl listening bar that blends nostalgic design with a modern, high-energy dining scene. Located at 480 King Street West, the concept is built around music just as much as food, with curated vinyl DJ sets setting the tone as the night unfolds. The menu leans into globally inspired comfort dishes and shareables, paired with creative cocktails (many named after iconic songs), all served in a moody, retro space filled with record stacks, vintage speakers, and warm, lived-in textures.
Reservations: https://vinnytoronto.com
