Top 5 Winterlicious locations in downtown Toronto
Published February 3, 2025 at 1:05 pm
Winterlicious is in full swing and we have your go-to list for Toronto’s most gourmet downtown locations.
The massive culinary spectacle — running from Jan. 31 to Feb. 13 — includes over 200 restaurants, all offering prix-fixe menus.
Given downtown Toronto’s reputation as a big space with even bigger dining options, we’ve narrowed down some of the best contenders in the area for Winterlicious 2025.
Jump
A downtown classic, this restaurant in the heart of Toronto’s Financial District is known for perfecting the ongoing trends in contemporary North American cuisine.
Complete with a New York-style bar, this timeless locale is the perfect stop for Winterlicious 2025.
Both lunch and dinner prix-fixe menus can be seen here.
Hothouse
Heading towards the St. Lawrence area we have Hothouse.
This dining hall is renowned for its robust comfort food, celebrated brunches and cozy atmosphere.
If you’re looking to take in the sights and sounds of downtown and need somewhere to warm up and eat well, this is the place.
Lunch and dinner prix-fixe menus can be found here.
Nami
Stepping away from the contemporary and comforting we have Nami, a location that cites itself as Toronto’s oldest and most distinguished Japanese restaurant.
Hosting numerous modern takes on Kyoto-style cuisine, this is the perfect Winterlicious stop for anyone exploring Toronto’s downtown core.
Nami’s lunch and dinner prix-fixe menus can be found here.
Amano Trattoria
Another St. Lawrence staple, this location is well-known for its inventive take on multi-regional Italian cuisine.
Featuring fresh entrees, savory pasta and delicious desserts, this is a must-see for any Winterlicious adventurer looking for some of downtown’s best Italian.
Dinner prix-fixe menus can be found here.
Reign
Closing out with a heavy hitter — we have Reign.
This luxurious location, found in the Fairmont Royal York Hotel, is the end-all-be-all location for those looking for some of the most dynamic cuisine in the city.
Featuring a parade of expertly crafted French culinary favorites, Reign may be last on our list but is in all likelihood, the first place to check out for this year’s Winterlicious.
Reign’s lunch and dinner prix-fixe menus can be found here.