While Toronto has plenty of options when it comes to greasy, fattening comfort food that makes you feel oh-so good and oh-so bad at the same time, sometimes itโs fun to put on your best suit or best heels, hit the town, and get dinner somewhere that makes a regular Tuesday night feel extra special.ย Whether your plan is to spend Valentineโs Day with a longtime partner, on a first date or somewhere in the middle, why not spoil yourself and go to one of those places that has you feeling like they donโt let just anyone inโbecause they donโt.
Hereโs our list of some of the most romantic restaurants in the city that will have your Valentine feeling extra special this year.
If youโre looking to really impress your date this year, take them to this restaurant with breathtaking views from 54 floors above the city.ย Everything about Canoe is proudly Canadian, from the name to the iconic skyline and CN Tower views, right down to the menu. With floor-to-ceiling windows around the whole dining room, Canoe offers a natural ambiance from the setting sun over Lake Ontario, while candles illuminate the space after dark. These views make Canoe so picturesque, even taking a first date here could make your relationship Instagram official.
Nobody does romance better than the French, which is why Auberge Du Pommier is the place to be this Valentineโs Day. ย And nothing is more romantique than a bottle of wine by the fireplace. This North York restaurant can be found in the depths of an almost dreamlike fairy garden in a quaint and adorable cottage from the 1860s. Who wouldnโt want to spend Valentineโs Day in the countryside of France?
The patio might be one of the most romantic aspects of Scaramouche, but simply looking over snow-covered gardens make for a romantic evening, no matter where you’re seated. This restaurant is best enjoyed after dark, when candles adds an intimate ambiance to your table which overlooks landscapes of city lights illuminating the night sky. As history would prove, this is the perfect place for a romantic and intimate proposal (hint, hintโฆ).
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Aptly named, this adorable family-owned dining room is illuminated by floor-to-ceiling windows covered in white curtains and low-hanging chandeliers. The cozy dรฉcor is complete with tall, potted greenery and a glass wall displaying a decadent wine cellar. With an affordable Italian menu and comfortable cushioned chairs, there’s nothing keeping you from spending the whole evening here, making it one of the city’s most romantic restaurants, and a great place to get to know a first dateโand impress them at the same time.
The ambiance at Flor de Sal provides you with the privacy of a home-cooked meal without you having to do the actual cooking. Black leather benches and marble fireplaces contrast white walls for a chic and modern feel, while the mantelpieces and wall hangings give this place a truly homey feel. The menu is largely inspired by Southern Europe with a Portugese flare, meaning this place is not only elegant and romantic, but it’s also like nothing you’ve tried before.