CLOSURE: Japanese restaurant for sushi suddenly closing down in Toronto
Published October 29, 2025 at 11:06 am
A Japanese restaurant known for serving sushi has just announced that they will suddenly and abruptly be closing their doors within a matter of just days in Toronto.
Atto Sushi has become well known for their epic sushi meals, which are available for dine in, takeout and grab-and-go. They served Japanese food such as chirashi and sushi platters, as well as other options like udon salad, chicken katsu don and kaisen don. However, they were probably best known for their sushi.
The sushi restaurant bid farewell to their local community with a very simple but heartfelt message on their social media.
“It’s time for us to say goodbye. Thank you for sharing so many meals, memories and moments with us. We are forever grateful to all who have supported us,” reads the basic message posted to social media, signed by the Atto sushi staff.
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The social media post garnered over 100 likes and dozens of comments on Instagram within 24 hours of being posted, with many people commenting that they’re very sorry to see the restaurant close and sharing memories of the beloved neighbourhood spot. Lots of people also said Atto Sushi was one of the best options for sushi in the area.
“You have been our family’s favourite sushi restaurant for years. I remember when my son graduated kindergarten and I asked him how he wanted to celebrate. He said, ‘Atto sushi,’” reads a sentimental comment from one person on Instagram. “You’ve been part of our lives for so long. Thank you for everything chef Levi and friends.”
People also took to the comments to shout out Atto Sushi’s super fresh ingredients. “We’ll miss you and your super fresh salmon,” one person said in a comment. Someone else commented, “Oh, I am so sad. I will miss you all and your delicious sushi so much. Your salmon chirashi was truly the best.”
Some people simply shouted out how great the restaurant was. “Oh nooooo!!! We will really miss your food; it was one of the best.” Another person commented, “Awww noooo! Thank you for all the nights of delicious sushi. We will miss you.”
“Atto sushi was our go-to place! Family favorite, we will miss you so much; this is such sad news. We wish you best of luck for whatever comes next,” another commenter wrote on the post announcing the closure.
The last day for Atto Sushi will be Oct. 30.