Top 5 date night restaurants in Toronto
Published February 6, 2026 at 2:49 pm
Date night restaurants in Toronto run the gamut from cozy, dimly lit spots serving rich, multi-course dinners to more casual spaces for light bites, conversation and excellent atmosphere. No matter what, if you’re going on a date, the restaurant should be welcoming, the service should be stellar, and above all else, the food should be excellent.
Here are some great date night restaurants in Toronto.
5 – Hanmoto
Make your date feel like you’re in the know and they’re extra special with a date at this intimate, moody, dimly lit Japanese restaurant that you kind of have to know about in order to be able to find it. Tucked away on a side street just off Dundas West and marked only by a subtle light over the door, head inside for fun takes on snacks like chicken wings, devilled eggs and hand rolls, plus playful drinks. With the music on and the lights down low, the mood is set.
4 – Chantecler
You can’t go wrong with French food when it comes to planning a date, and this restaurant near Christie Pits on Bloor has that in spades. Wander through the park, then settle into a nook in this darling yet sophisticated space and tuck into romantic dishes like oysters, French onion soup and duck.
3 – Oyster Boy
Oysters are supposed to be an aphrodisiac, and whether or not that’s true it’s always worth a try. Head to this restaurant at Bloor and Dufferin for oysters shucked by experts and served in a cozy setting, plus lots of other options for sumptuous seafood dishes.
Treat your date like a VIP at this plush bar on Queen West where every single visit feels like an exclusive after party. The bar is hidden from street view behind a special entrance area so it’s very discreet, and there’s even a secret exit to keep things extra low key. While it’s more of a cocktail bar than a full-fledged restaurant, they do serve food that’s appropriate for pampering a date like caviar and lobster rolls.
1 – Takja BBQ
Want all the fun of a Korean BBQ experience, without having to do any of the work yourself? While it’s fun to cook your own food at KBBQ, this restaurant on College Street takes things to the next level with servers that attend to the table cooking while you’re free to enjoy. The best part is, if you’re a little nervous about awkward pauses, they’ll likely be filled by interacting with your server while cooking is taking place. Of course, the food here is also exceptional, with lots of options for high end cuts of aged meat, as well as other elegant choices like scallops.
