Romantic Restaurant in Toronto
Dec 11th, 2007, 08:50 PM
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Romantic Restaurant in Toronto
I'm going to be in Toronto for New Years. I'd like to take someone special to a nice romantic dinner. She lives in Toronto, so I want to try and surprise her by knowing the restaurant and just making the reservations. I've been told the CN tower is a nice place to go for dinner, but I'm thinking something more "Out of the way." I want that place that only the locals might know.
Don't base your decisions on what food we might like. Just offer your suggestion and I can make the decision from there. Your opinions will be greatly appreciated.
Oh and this will not be a restaurant for New Years Eve. It will probably be the Saturday or Sunday before New Years.
Don't base your decisions on what food we might like. Just offer your suggestion and I can make the decision from there. Your opinions will be greatly appreciated.
Oh and this will not be a restaurant for New Years Eve. It will probably be the Saturday or Sunday before New Years.
Dec 12th, 2007, 05:27 AM
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Hi, the historic Distillery District has a great ambiance and several restaurants to choose from...
http://www.thedistillerydistrict.com/frameset.html
http://www.thedistillerydistrict.com/frameset.html
Dec 12th, 2007, 06:19 AM
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To a considerable extent, Toronto is a foodie's city, and there are not that many out of the way places that are particularly good but only known about by locals.
That said, check out The Old Mill, at, more or less, the west end of the Humber River Bridge, just west of Bloor and Jane.
There's even an Old Mill subway station.
Beautiful old building, good menu, nice grounds to go walk around in, not that hard to get to by car from lots of areas of Toronto.
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That said, check out The Old Mill, at, more or less, the west end of the Humber River Bridge, just west of Bloor and Jane.
There's even an Old Mill subway station.
Beautiful old building, good menu, nice grounds to go walk around in, not that hard to get to by car from lots of areas of Toronto.
BAK
Dec 12th, 2007, 07:07 AM
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I appreciate the advice so far.
I guess what I was trying to say was I was looking for places that weren't too "touristy" not necessarily locals only. I have been to Toronto and yes I did find there was a large variety of restaurants.
Which of the restaurants would be recommended at the Distillery?
I guess what I was trying to say was I was looking for places that weren't too "touristy" not necessarily locals only. I have been to Toronto and yes I did find there was a large variety of restaurants.
Which of the restaurants would be recommended at the Distillery?
Dec 12th, 2007, 09:23 AM
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The point of the Distillery District is being touristy, but anyway -- can't help on the restaurants but the bakery there sold me the best brownie I've eaten since my Aunt Margery stopped baking forty years ago.
And the Sandra Ainsley art gallery -- which specializes in glass -- is a great gallery, probably the most beautiful in Canada. So go early.
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And the Sandra Ainsley art gallery -- which specializes in glass -- is a great gallery, probably the most beautiful in Canada. So go early.
BAK
Dec 12th, 2007, 07:09 PM
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Hey, Dude! I have always liked Le Select Bistro for a special dinner. It used to be located on Queen St W just East of Spadina. They have relocated slighly south & a bit to the west I believe. Maybe Wellington? Anyway, I have not been to the "new" location. Check it out. If you Google Le Select Bistro you will probably find it. Happy New Year!
Dec 13th, 2007, 07:11 AM
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The Old Mill has dinner dancing (one of the few places in TO that does) but it's a huge, old-fashioned room and there will be lots of big parties during the Christmas season.
I haven't been there for a while, but The Corner House on Davenport at the foot of Casa Loma was quite romantic.
La Maquette on King is very pretty and at Le Papillon on Church Street, you can request the table in front of the fireplace.
You don't say how much you want to spend but the large hotel dining rooms can be very pretty. I'd check out the Four Seasons Yorkville and the Hyatt Plaza and the King Edward.
Scaramouche on Edward Street is pretty and very pricey but ask for a table by the window and you'll have a lovely view. The Pasta Bar there is less expensive but livelier.
In mid-town (Yonge and Eglinton), I like North 44. People may suggest Centro which is in the same neighbourhood but I find the room too big.
My SO and I are going our for out anniversary dinner this weekend to a lovely little place called Sequel, on Yonge Street north of Lawrence. It's charming and the food is excellent.
I suggest that wherever you call, you explain that it's a special evening and ask their suggestions about a romantic table.
I haven't been there for a while, but The Corner House on Davenport at the foot of Casa Loma was quite romantic.
La Maquette on King is very pretty and at Le Papillon on Church Street, you can request the table in front of the fireplace.
You don't say how much you want to spend but the large hotel dining rooms can be very pretty. I'd check out the Four Seasons Yorkville and the Hyatt Plaza and the King Edward.
Scaramouche on Edward Street is pretty and very pricey but ask for a table by the window and you'll have a lovely view. The Pasta Bar there is less expensive but livelier.
In mid-town (Yonge and Eglinton), I like North 44. People may suggest Centro which is in the same neighbourhood but I find the room too big.
My SO and I are going our for out anniversary dinner this weekend to a lovely little place called Sequel, on Yonge Street north of Lawrence. It's charming and the food is excellent.
I suggest that wherever you call, you explain that it's a special evening and ask their suggestions about a romantic table.
Dec 14th, 2007, 11:23 AM
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Old Mill is the place for over 50 suburban crowed!
If you are a younger person, you may wish to stay closer to downtown
A new restaurant just opened in
Yorkville (on Yorkville Avenue) called ONE.
A friend said it was gorgeous (and expensive)!
If you are a younger person, you may wish to stay closer to downtown
A new restaurant just opened in
Yorkville (on Yorkville Avenue) called ONE.
A friend said it was gorgeous (and expensive)!
Dec 15th, 2007, 05:04 AM
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Thank you again for all of your suggestions. Le Select looks like a definite must, even if it is for brunch on the weekend. I almost don't like all of the choices. I know that is what I wanted..lol
Happy Holidays everyone.
Happy Holidays everyone.
Dec 15th, 2007, 07:45 AM
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My suggestion would be the David Duncan House which is located near the intersection of Don Mills and York Mills, south of Highway 401, west of the Don Valley Parkway. The website is http://www.davidduncanhouse.com. Check it out for all details.
This is fine dining in a historic 19th century farmhouse that is uniquely decorated.
Any time I have been there (twice in the last two weeks) the food has been outstanding.
The decorations for Christmas are spectacular. Make sure you make reservations now, however, as they are always very busy.
I hope you really enjoy your stay in Toronto.
This is fine dining in a historic 19th century farmhouse that is uniquely decorated.
Any time I have been there (twice in the last two weeks) the food has been outstanding.
The decorations for Christmas are spectacular. Make sure you make reservations now, however, as they are always very busy.
I hope you really enjoy your stay in Toronto.
Dec 16th, 2007, 04:43 PM
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Ok, one down. Brunch at Le Select Bistro. Doing brunch because this night she has made plans for us to have dinner at a friends house.
She has a favorite Italian/Pasta restaurant, so that covers another night. We're going to be staying in and cooking a couple more. So I'm down to one night.
I'm thinking steaks. I like filet mignon and she likes prime rib. Maybe this will help narrow it down. Best place for steaks.
Thanks again.
She has a favorite Italian/Pasta restaurant, so that covers another night. We're going to be staying in and cooking a couple more. So I'm down to one night.
I'm thinking steaks. I like filet mignon and she likes prime rib. Maybe this will help narrow it down. Best place for steaks.
Thanks again.
Dec 18th, 2007, 05:06 AM
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About Barbarian's. I remem er eating there 23 years, 3 months, and 3 days ago, at a two-person table along a back wall, eating a perfect New York Strip steak.
I was the guest, and not only was the dinner and the company good, but I received a Mont Blanc fountain pen in a box wrapped in green. Didb'tr lose the pen for more than 15 years, either, until I loanded it to a stupid person who left it in a restaurant.
(Hint; my $40 Lamy with the see through plastic barrel writes just as well, and does not leak -- I knoew many Mont Blanc repair people by their first names by the time I lost that pen._
Now, if you think a restaurant that sticks in a memory for 23 years qualifies... well, there you go.
Still keep in touch with my hostess from that night.
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I was the guest, and not only was the dinner and the company good, but I received a Mont Blanc fountain pen in a box wrapped in green. Didb'tr lose the pen for more than 15 years, either, until I loanded it to a stupid person who left it in a restaurant.
(Hint; my $40 Lamy with the see through plastic barrel writes just as well, and does not leak -- I knoew many Mont Blanc repair people by their first names by the time I lost that pen._
Now, if you think a restaurant that sticks in a memory for 23 years qualifies... well, there you go.
Still keep in touch with my hostess from that night.
BAK
Dec 18th, 2007, 05:22 AM
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Funny about memories, BAK. I haven't been to Barberians for a while but I very vividly remember my first time there. I was with SO early on in our relationship (it was approximately the Pleistocene)
and it was the first time either of us had been there. They were going to be a few minutes late with our table because the people were lingering and we were fine with that because we were in no rush. They apologized profusedly and sat us at the bar and gave us free drinks and free appetizers -- anything we wanted. I was quite impressed with their hospitality, as you can see, since I've remembered it all these years later.
and it was the first time either of us had been there. They were going to be a few minutes late with our table because the people were lingering and we were fine with that because we were in no rush. They apologized profusedly and sat us at the bar and gave us free drinks and free appetizers -- anything we wanted. I was quite impressed with their hospitality, as you can see, since I've remembered it all these years later.
