Toronto’s top spots for private dining
Whether you’re hosting an intimate birthday bash with close friends, a celebratory dinner party with family, or a large-scale business meeting, TO is well equipped with envy-inspiring private rooms catering to those with a penchant for top grub. These local spots will hook you and your crew up with stress-free atmospheres and prix-fixe or family-style dining options. [Photo by @hypebelly; courtesy of Hopgood's Foodliner]
Peter Pan Bistro
373 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5V 2A4Peter Pan Bistro has been a Queen West staple since 1936. Under the direction of current exec chef Noah Goldberg, the entire floor has been converted to an event space that can be split into three rooms and hold anywhere from 10 to 100 people. The rooms feature thirteen-foot ceilings, a fireplace and stained glass windows overlooking one of the trendiest neighbourhoods in the city (i.e there’s really nothing more you can ask for).
Canoe Restaurant & Bar
66 Wellington St W, 54th Floor, Toronto, ON M5K 1H6Hailed as one of the best restaurants to dine in Toronto (for its Canadian-inspired menu and breathtaking view over the lakeshore), the private space on the 54th floor of the TD Canada Trust Tower at Canoe is just as beautiful. Holding groups up to 60 people, the private dining area is best for exclusive dinners with high-profile clients and once-in-a-lifetime celebrations.
George Restaurant
111 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M5C 1S2Right in the heart of downtown Toronto is George, an elegant, fine dining restaurant that offers the most breadth in terms of private dining in the city. Four rooms, which hold 10 to 120 people, are hidden away from the public behind sprawling antique wooden doors. Step inside to dimly lit, copper-tone rooms with large paintings and plush seating.
Isaan Der Queen Thai Food Company
730 Queen St E, Main, Toronto, ON M4M 1H2You might know celebrity chef Lynn Crawfood from Food Network Canada for her playful escapades on Pitchin’ In. At her east-end restaurant, Ruby Watchco, her personality is seen through both the food and décor. The private dining room showcases a gigantic ‘R’ splashed against an exposed brick wall, and group dinners are served family-style, just the way chef Crawford likes it.
Drake Hotel
1150 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1J3The Drake Hotel is Toronto’s ultimate hotspot for all that is hip. And their private dining space, Room 222, which holds up to 16 people, is no different. Commissioned artwork pervades the entirety of the hotel, and Room 222 features a spectacular wall mural that makes for a great subject of conversation at your dinner party.
Fabbrica
38 Karl Fraser Rd, North York, ON M3C 0H7An Italian outpost from Canadian celebrity chef Mark McEwan, Fabbrica at the Shops at Don Mills in North York offers private dining for up to 20 people for both lunch and dinner functions, ideal for uptown folk or anyone looking to escape the downtown core. The chef de cuisine can certainly help you personalize the menu, and the in-house pastry chefs can bake any cake you fancy.
