Best Open Kitchen Restaurants in Yonge and Lawrence

45 restaurants available nearby

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1. Cibo Wine Bar - Yorkville

4.5

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Yorkville

Booked 44 times today

Yorkville’s Cibo Wine Bar...BIG BOLD & life is BEAUTIFUL Cibo is the newest Italian eatery in the Yorkville area. Created by Liberty Entertainment Group, this bold and beautiful space is a blend of old world rustic and modern industrial chic. HAND-MADE TRADITIONAL ITALIAN CIBO... a true taste of authentic southern cooking fresh made amongst patrons at the open kitchen counter. 2500 BOTTLES OF VINO in a soaring award-winning wine room. From Cibo"s INDUSTRIAL CHIC vibrant bar area to the casual Yorkville Avenue patio, every corner turned offers a distinctly different experience. When in Yorkville, this space cannot be missed!

2. Buca Yorkville

4.5

Awesome(1465)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Yorkville

Booked 31 times today

Buca Osteria & Bar is more than an Italian restaurant. In the spirit of the widely celebrated first location of Buca on King Street, the outpost in the heart of Yorkville is a place to be inspired by the innovation of the restaurant’s creative, artisanal fare, rooted in Italian tradition. Buca Osteria & Bar offers a broad selection of fresh and impeccably prepared seafood, in addition to their much loved pizzas, pastas, and cured fish. Executive Chef Jorge Fiestas creates an authentic Italian seafood cuisine. Buca has consistently been celebrated for using the freshest, carefully selected ingredients. Featuring sophisticated décor and an open-concept kitchen, the restaurant’s warmth and attention to detail stand out, both in environment and ingredients.

3. MIMI Chinese

4.5

Awesome(49)

Price: Very Expensive

• Chinese • The Annex

Booked 23 times today

Located on the outskirts of Toronto’s vibrant Yorkville neighbourhood, the MIMI story begins with memories of the past. Loud conversation over plates of steaming noodles. The rush of servers moving quickly about in starched white dress shirts and pressed black bow ties. Darkly lit nooks with deep shades of red. The clanking of cutlery as cocktails are shaken swiftly in the background. A fragrant scent of Sichuan peppercorns toasting in the wok. Moments of celebration and togetherness over both new and familiar food. MIMI Chinese offers a place of wonder that brings back a taste of the past.

4. Alobar Yorkville

4.7

Exceptional(202)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Canadian • Yorkville

Booked 15 times today

Alobar Yorkville is tucked along a pathway in Toronto’s Yorkville neighbourhood. It puts its foot forward as a cocktail bar, but it is a full-fledged Michelin starred à la carte restaurant, offering choice seafood with the finest accoutrements, fish and chops off of the charcoal grill, and world-class wines, all served with genuine hospitality. Alobar Yorkville boasts a comfortable courtyard patio merging warm skies with ice cold cocktails during the summer.Alobar Yorkville received 1 Michelin Star in 2022 & 2023.

5. Enigma Yorkville

4.8

Exceptional(537)

Price: Very Expensive

• International • Yorkville

Booked 9 times today

Enigma Yorkville is a modern international restaurant nestled on the picturesque St. Thomas Street in Toronto’s historic Yorkville. Under the leadership of Chef Quinton Bennett, whose international resume and well-traveled kitchen team bring a wealth of global influences—from the Nordics to Nihon—Enigma crafts dishes that are delicate, poised, and intricately detailed. Enigma offers a dynamic, seasonal blind tasting menu that seamlessly blends the finest local and international ingredients, delivering a dining experience that is both refined and globally inspired.

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6. Cibo Wine Bar Yonge Street

4.6

Exceptional(2423)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Yonge and Eglinton

Booked 25 times today

Uptown Yonge St.’s Cibo Wine Bar...BIG BOLD & life is BEAUTIFUL.Cibo is the biggest and newest Italian eatery in the Uptown Yonge Street area. Created by Liberty Entertainment Group, this bold and beautiful 10,000 sq ft space is a blend of old world rustic and modern industrial chic. HAND-MADE TRADITIONAL ITALIAN CIBO... a true taste of authentic southern cooking fresh made amongst patrons at the 40ft open kitchen counter.2500 BOTTLES OF VINO in a soaring two-story award-winning wine room equipped w/ harnessed wine angel to retrieve your favorite bottle. From Cibo's INDUSTRIAL CHIC vibrant bar area to the casual Yonge Street patio, every corner turned offers a distinctly different experience. This celebrated eatery would not be complete without original artwork from renowned artist Mr. Brainwash. When on Yonge Street, this space cannot be missed!

7. Rasa

4.8

Exceptional(164)

Price: Moderate

• Global, International • Harbord Village

Booked 19 times today

Global-inspired snacks & entrees in a sleek, dark space from food-truck mavens The Food Dudes.

8. Aera

4.3

Awesome(928)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • King West

Booked 63 times today

A stylish steakhouse, sushi counter and cocktail bar with panoramic views of downtown Toronto, Aera celebrates the art of contemporary American cuisine. Presenting a range of superior steaks and chops, a seasonal raw bar, and creative reimaginings of beloved comfort dishes, Aera promises peak indulgence 38 floors above the city. Please note that all reservations from 2:30–5pm from Monday to Friday, after 10pm from Monday to Wednesday, and after 11pm from Thursday to Saturday will be offered our bar bites menu. For our full à la carte lunch and dinner menus, please make a reservation during our regular dining hours.For bottle-service, please contact us via aerarestaurant.com

9. Giulietta

4.9

Exceptional(2168)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Little Portugal / Dundas West

Booked 31 times today

Chef Rob Rossi & David Minicucci, have collaborated to bring a genuine neighbourhood restaurant to Dufferin Grove.Designed by acclaimed architect Guido Costantino, a beguiling interior sets the stage for a convivial dining experience that honours traditional Italian fare while showcasing stand-out ingredients. Original brick and beam frame this warm, welcoming space where no detail is left unconsidered. Copper, Italian wool and red oxidized steel accents interplay with blonde wood and terrazzo, creating a rich, textured environment.We look forward to welcoming you soon.**Reservations are available within 14 days** Bar / Main BarStandard / Dining RoomCounter / Chef's Bar4169640606 | @giulietta972'22, '23, '24 Michelin Guide | Toronto'19 Canada's 100 Best | Best New Restaurant #1'19 Canada's 100 Best | Best Overall #9'19 Toronto Life | Best New Restaurant #3'18 EnRoute | Best New Restaurant #5

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10. Azhar Kitchen + Bar

4.7

Exceptional(267)

Price: Expensive

• Middle Eastern • Ossington

Booked 18 times today

Azhar Kitchen + Bar is a neighbourhood gathering place for soulful Eastern Mediterranean & Middle East inspired food and drink — hand-made and fire-cooked. Interesting and ever-changing wine list, seasonal cocktails, a warm ambiance and local ingredients are just a few things that accentuate the experience.Important Dining InformationWe have a 15 minute grace period. Please message us or give us a call if you are running late. Your table will be reserved for 1h45m hours for parties of up to 2, 2 hours for parties of 3-6, and 2.5 hours for parties of 7 and above starting from the time of the booked reservation. Important Waitlist InformationAfter being notified your table is ready, you will have 5 minutes to confirm via SMS. Once a confirmation has been received on our end, the table will be held for an additional 10 minutes.

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Christian
San Antonio •2 reviews
5.0
Dined today
This was a wonderful experience. My wife and I went for our honeymoon, and the team at Enigma made a great effort to make it special. The food was amazing, the pairings were great, and the staff was probably the best part. The service was attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. The food was a wonderful expression of a combination of techniques and flavors that made this an all around fantastic meal. We have been to many Michelin starred restaurants, and they don’t always deliver. However I am dumbfounded that Enigma Yorkville only has one star. An absolute must visit, and for us an absolute must revisit.
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Enigma YorkvillePrice: Very Expensive• International• Yorkville
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4.8
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Allison
Toronto / Ontario •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Second visit- this time we had the 5 course tasting menu for 4 people with 1 wine pairing. Outstanding food and perfect amounts. They were very accommodating for preferences and allergies. Excellent attentive service
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MIMI ChinesePrice: Very Expensive• Chinese• The Annex
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4.5
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Alan
Toronto / Ontario •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
My brothers and I decided to treat our parents to an anniversary dinner, and the restaurant did an amazing job arranging everything. From start to finish, my parents loved the experience. The food was exceptional, and we’re incredibly grateful to the staff for making the evening so special
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Alobar YorkvillePrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary Canadian• Yorkville
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4.7
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Daniel
Toronto / Ontario •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Outstanding food and excellent service! Highly recommend. Oysters, bread knots, lobster pasta, and pizza were all excellent.
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Buca YorkvillePrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Yorkville
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4.5
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GeorgeVIP
Toronto / Ontario •13 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 17, 2024
Cibo is a great spot for casual Italian food! Tasty dishes, good portions, and a good vibe. Perfect for a laid-back meal.
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Cibo Wine Bar - YorkvillePrice: Expensive• Italian• Yorkville
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4.5

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45 restaurants available nearby

1. Cibo Wine Bar - Yorkville

2. Buca Yorkville

3. MIMI Chinese

4. Alobar Yorkville

5. Enigma Yorkville

6. Cibo Wine Bar Yonge Street

7. Rasa

8. Aera

9. Giulietta

10. Azhar Kitchen + Bar

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