Winterlicious 2026: Toronto's Annual Culinary Event Worth the Hype

Every January, Toronto transforms into a dining destination where Michelin-recommended restaurants, luxury hotel establishments, and celebrated chef-driven spots open their doors at prix fixe pricing. Winterlicious isn't about discounts—it's strategic access. Three-course menus ranging from $25 to $75 for dinner give you entry to tables that typically command double, sometimes triple that investment.

Running January 30 through February 12, 2026, this year's event features over 230 participating restaurants spanning the city. From Chef Susur Lee's flagship to rooftop establishments with CN Tower views, from authentic Caribbean elevated dining to Michelin-starred Italian—the roster reads like Toronto's culinary power list.

The format is simple: prix fixe lunch ($20-$55) or dinner ($25-$75) menus, three courses, reservations required. The strategy is smarter: book the restaurants you've been meaning to try but haven't justified the expense for, or revisit favorites at a fraction of typical cost.

Reservations open mid-January and competitive tables disappear within hours. This is Toronto's food scene at its most accessible, but only if you know where to look and move fast when booking opens.

Here's where to focus your attention.

Michelin-Recommended / Fine Dining

• Aloette (Queen West) - Michelin-recommended
• Chubby's Jamaican Kitchen (King West) - Michelin-recommended
• Lee Restaurant (Richmond & Portland) - Chef Susur Lee's flagship
• Minami (Harbourfront) - Premium Aburi sushi
• Aera (The Well, 38th floor) - Sushi and steaks with CN Tower views
• 360 Restaurant (CN Tower) - Fine dining with rotating views
• Alo - One Michelin Star

Upscale/Luxury

• TOCA (Ritz-Carlton) - Italian, cheese cave
• Bosk (Shangri-La Hotel) - Asian-inspired modern Canadian
• Kōst (Bisha Hotel, 44th floor) - Baja-inspired, lake views
• Lavelle (King West, 16th floor) - Brazilian-Japanese fusion, rooftop
• EPOCH Bar & Kitchen (Ritz-Carlton)
• Azure Restaurant & Bar (Meridian Hall)

French

• La Plume (The Well) - O&B's chic French brasserie
• Le Select Bistro (King West) - Classic French bistro, 45+ years
• Lapinou Bistro (King West) - French neo-bistro, wine bar
• Frenchy Bar et Brasserie (Financial District)
• Luma Restaurant (Entertainment District)

Italian

• La Palma (King West) - SoCal vibe Italian
• Chiado (King West) - Modern Portuguese (20+ years)
• Cibo Wine Bar (King Street)
• Gusto 101 (Portland)
• FIGO (Adelaide)
• La Fenice Tuscan Chophouse

Caribbean & Latin

• Chubby's Jamaican Kitchen (King West) - Upscale Caribbean
• Miss Likklemore (King West) - Caribbean elevated
• Baro (King West) - Latin-infused rooftop
• Fonda Lola (West End) - Authentic Mexican
• Bridgette Bar (Wellington) - Viral for banana pie

Asian

• Pai (Yonge & Eglinton) - Northern Thai
• DaiLo (Little Italy) - Asian fusion
• Curryish Tavern - Modern Indian
• Bar Goa - Indian
• Hibachi - Japanese
• Ultra Restaurant (Yonge & College) - Thai

Contemporary/Modern

• Alder (Ace Hotel) - Wood-fired Mediterranean
• Edna + Vita (Adelaide) - Contemporary
• Little Sister Portland - Contemporary
• Nuna Kitchen - Peruvian
• Coconut Grove

Steakhouses

• Black & Blue (King West)
• Jump (Wellington)
• Rodeo Brazilian Steakhouse (Danforth)

First-Time Winterlicious 2025 Participants

• Aamara
• Azhar Kitchen & Bar
• Chubby's Jamaican Kitchen
• Coconut Grove
• DaiLo
• Edna + Vita
• Frenchy Brasserie
• La Plume
• Myth Estiatorio
• The Dorset
• Trattoria Nervosa

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