This Valentine’s Day, Celebrate at Toronto’s Most Compelling Dining Destinations
This Valentine’s Day, celebrate with some of Toronto’s most compelling dining destinations—including award-winning and MICHELIN-recognized restaurants—each offering thoughtfully crafted menus and elevated experiences designed for the occasion.
From refined tasting menus and seasonal pairings to intimate, ingredient-driven dinners, Minami Toronto, Miku Toronto, Radici Project, No Vacancy, Lyla, Antler, Ficoa, Aburi Tora, and Favorites Thai invite guests to mark the holiday through exceptional food, considered beverage programs, and warm hospitality.
Whether planning an intimate dinner for two or a special evening out, each restaurant offers a distinct approach to celebrating Valentine’s Day in Toronto.
Minami Toronto
📍225 King St.
IG: @minamitoronto
Minami Toronto presents an elegant five-course Valentine’s tasting menu created by Head Chef Nao Akutagawa and MICHELIN-starred Executive Pastry Chef Aiko Uchigoshi. Available February 13–15 from 4:00 pm onward, the $110 per person experience highlights contemporary Japanese cuisine in a refined yet relaxed setting.
The menu features a standout surf and turf main of Japanese Wagyu and Alaskan scallops, alongside artfully composed sushi and sashimi courses. Guests may enhance the evening with a $40 wine pairing or indulge in the featured cocktail, Rose Kiss ($16), blending St-Germain, rosé, strawberry syrup, mint, and soda.
With its sophisticated atmosphere, artful presentation, and warm hospitality, Minami offers a memorable setting for couples seeking a polished and romantic evening.
Miku Toronto
📍10 Bay St.
IG: @mikutoronto
Miku Toronto offers two distinct Valentine’s experiences that blend culinary artistry with immersive detail.
During the day, guests can attend a Valentine’s Ikebana Luncheon ($150 per person) featuring a guided floral session with acclaimed Ikebana artist Aya Sugino, followed by an Ikebana-inspired sushi set curated by Chef de Cuisine Michael Acero.
In the evening, Miku presents a luxurious seven-course tasting menu ($180 per person) crafted by Chef Acero and Executive Pastry Chef Aiko Uchigoshi. The menu unfolds from seafood-forward compositions to a decadent Oishii Strawberry Shortcake layered with Valrhona Dulcey glacé and pistachio crumble. Optional wine and sake pairings ($55) and the shimmering Scarlet Silk cocktail ($17) elevate the experience, while live music enhances the romantic atmosphere.
Together, these offerings allow couples to celebrate creatively by day, indulgently by night—or both.
Radici Project
📍588 College St.
IG: @radici_project
Radici Project invites guests into its intimate dining room for a thoughtfully composed Valentine’s tasting menu ($200 per guest). The seasonal multi-course journey highlights refined technique and expressive flavour combinations—from cacio e pepe takoyaki and nori waffles with black truffle to Canadian Wagyu with burnt celeriac and Saskatoon berry.
Optional beverage pairings include a seasonal wine and sake pairing ($70) or a zero-proof experience ($50) featuring house-made juices and crafted non-alcoholic cocktails.
Soft music and Ikebana floral arrangements set a romantic tone, creating an immersive evening where artistry extends beyond the plate.
No Vacancy
📍74 Ossington Ave
IG: @novacancyto
For those seeking a candlelit cocktail experience, No Vacancy offers a Valentine’s—or Galentine’s—celebration from February 13–15 featuring a limited lineup of themed cocktails.
Known for its intimate, late-night atmosphere, the Ossington favourite provides a moody backdrop for date nights and celebratory gatherings alike. The exclusive features complement its signature menu, making it an ideal destination for couples and friends looking to toast the occasion in style.
Lyla
📍60 Sudbury St
IG: @lylatoronto
Lyla’s four-chapter, family-style Prix Fixe Dinner ($119 per person) invites couples to share generously composed dishes from February 13–15.
The evening begins with a Petit Plateau of East Coast oysters, hamachi, and scallop ceviche before moving into comforting yet elevated mains such as Linguine all’Aragosta with Atlantic lobster and a 10-oz Canadian Prime Striploin with au poivre jus. Dessert concludes with Fraisier, a strawberry-forward creation layered with passionfruit, vanilla sponge, and silky ganache.
Optional beverage pairings ($69) and a caviar add-on ($49) allow guests to further elevate the celebration.
Antler
📍1454 Dundas St.
IG: @antlerkitchenbar
Offered exclusively on February 14, Antler’s five-course tasting menu ($129 per person) reflects the restaurant’s distinctly Canadian ethos.
Dishes such as roasted bone marrow and heart tartare, sturgeon roulade with caviar, and bison tenderloin with uni butter highlight carefully sourced ingredients and refined technique. An optional wine pairing ($65) complements the progression, culminating in a chocolate torte with whiskey barrel ice cream.
Warm, rustic elegance and seasonally driven cuisine make Antler a compelling choice for a one-night-only celebration.
Ficoa
📍585 College St.
IG: @ficoa.to
Ficoa celebrates Valentine’s weekend (February 13–14) with a dedicated $95 per person menu alongside its signature tasting menu.
The Neo-Latin experience begins with PEI oysters in xoconostle aguachile, then moves on to scallop ceviche, Wagyu gaonera tacos, moqueca de langosta, and a strawberry-hibiscus dessert. An optional cocktail pairing ($75) enhances the vibrant flavours.
Bold yet refined, Ficoa’s offering brings colour, warmth, and contemporary flair to Valentine’s dining.
Aburi Tora
📍Yorkdale Shopping Centre
IG: @aburitoratoronto
Available February 11–28, Aburi Tora’s “Be My Love” feature menu blends refined Japanese flavours with playful Valentine’s touches.
Highlights include Truffle Lobster Nigiri, Aburi Hotate Sashimi with strawberry shiso salsa, and heart-themed cocktails such as the Heart Highball. Designed for sharing and indulgence, the limited-time offerings bring elegance and whimsy together in a relaxed, reservation-free setting.
Favorites Thai
📍141 Ossington Ave
IG: @myfavethai
For a more chef-driven and intimate evening, Favouritess Thai presents a six-course prix fixe ($110 per person) on February 14, with optional beverage pairings ($50).
Led by Head Chef Ronnie Xu, the four-time MICHELIN Bib Gourmand–recognised restaurant highlights charcoal cooking and bold Thai flavours shaped by Xu’s travels through East Asia.
Expect precise, fire-driven dishes that balance heat, acidity, and depth in a warm, energetic setting suited for date nights or small gatherings.
A City of Distinct Celebrations
From MICHELIN-recognised tasting menus to shareable family-style feasts and intimate cocktail experiences, Toronto’s dining scene offers no shortage of ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day.
Whether drawn to Japanese refinement, Canadian terroir, Neo-Latin vibrancy, or Thai fire-driven cuisine, couples can find an experience that reflects their own style of celebration—each rooted in thoughtful hospitality, exceptional ingredients, and the simple pleasure of gathering around the table.
