Since events and get-togethers were restricted in the past few years due to COVID, you can be sure that Christmas parties will be a big thing this holiday season. You’ll definitely want to start your holiday party planning now before your favourite venue gets booked up. Whether you are planning an office Christmas party or a family holiday party, continue reading to find out about the best restaurants in Toronto for Christmas parties. Many of these restaurants have private rooms if you are looking for a more intimate space for your party.
Casa Madera
This Mexican-Mediterranean restaurant from the acclaimed Noble 33 restauranteurs located 1 Hotel Toronto in King West Village opened earlier this year to great fanfare. The luxe party vibe at Casa Madera will put your holiday party guests in a festive mood. Casa Madera’s sustainable and organic offerings cater to many tastes since the dishes are a fusion of Mexican and Mediterranean favourites. You’ll find striped bass, shrimp, scallops, a raw bar and tacos, but also delicacies such as Wagyu beef. Casa Madera is located at 1 Hotel Toronto, 550 Wellington Street West, Toronto, 416-601-3593. Read my review of Casa Madera.
JOEY Eaton Centre
You can rent the new lower level private dining space at JOEY Eaton Centre for your holiday party. The modern room features warm wood accents, raw black brick and a private bar and can accommodate 10 to 125 guests. Enjoy handcrafted cocktails, globally inspired dishes and award-winning wines. The private kitchen allows you to set a menu tailored to your event. Joey Eaton Centre is also one of the best restaurants for Christmas parties in Toronto because it’s a minute walk from the Yonge subway line.
Zitto Zitto Taverna
Zitto Zitto Taverna is a new restaurant in Little Italy opened by the owners of neighbouring Sotto Voce. The Italian menu places a heavy influence on grilled seafood, although beef, chicken and pork also appear. The elegant centre room, a traditional room with a gorgeous oak table and floors, chandelier and a wine fridge spanning the width of the room, is perfect to rent for a small, private Christmas party as it is completely enclosed and has its own sound system. Zitto Zitto Taverna is at 593 College Street.
Cluny Bistro & Boulangerie
With a backdrop of the historic Distillery District dressed up for the holidays, Cluny Bistro & Boulangerie is the perfect restaurant for your Christmas party. The varied menu includes kale salad; French onion soup; a raw bar with oysters, scallops and tuna ceviche; rainbow trout; roasted halibut; herb-roasted chicken; apple chutney porkchops; ravioli; grilled branzino and rib steak among others.
Reserve the Cluny Bistro Private Dining Room for your holiday party. The Private Dining Room can accommodate up to 64 guests, or be divided with a retractable wall for smaller gatherings of up to 24 or 40 guests in the east and west rooms.
Cluny Bistro & Boulanger is located at 35 Tank House Lane, The Distillery Historic District, 416-203-2632.
Victor Restaurant at Le Germain Hotel
This gorgeous recently renovated restaurant at Le Germain Hotel is a great restaurant for Christmas parties in Toronto since it not only looks spectacular, but boasts a varied menu to boot. The interior features teal leather banquettes, conversation-piece light fixtures and high ceilings. The menu includes seafood favourites including branzino, crab cakes, and sea bass; chicken and meat options; pasta; and a vegan option. Victor Restaurant is located at Le Germain Hotel at 30 Mercer Street, 416-883-3431 and can be booked for private events.
The Keg Mansion
The Keg Mansion at 515 Jarvis St., 416-964-6609, has been hosting holiday and Christmas parties for years and there’s a reason why. The Keg Mansion becomes beautifully decked out for the season with garlands, wreaths, lights and a lit Christmas tree, which make it one of the best restaurants for Christmas parties in Toronto. Choose from the large party menu that includes salad and top sirloin or grilled salmon or Teriyaki chicken or prime rib and cheesecake or mocha ice cream pie or Kahlua and Grand Marnier with whipped cream for $33.95 per person. The special party menu for $41.95 per person includes 1) mixed greens or Caesar salad and 2) prime rib or filet mignon or New York striploin or grilled top sirloin and 3) lobster tail or King crab or Tiger shrimp or shrimp and scallops and 4) cheesecake or mocha ice cream pie for dessert. Private rooms are available for 20-40 people while the restaurant can accommodate groups of up to 100 on the main floor. The Keg Mansion is open at 11:30 a.m. (as are many other Keg locations) from Dec. 1-23 for holiday lunches.
One
The Mark McEwan restaurant at the swanky Hazelton Hotel, One can accommodate up to 16 people in its Canadian icon, Neil Young Room and up to 70 guests in the Yorkville Room. One recommends choosing a customized menu for parties of eight or more. One Restaurant is located at 116 Yorkville Ave., 416-961-9600.
Hendriks Restaurant
If you are looking for a Toronto restaurant for your Christmas party that is centrally located, why not consider Hendriks Restaurant? This elegant restaurant is in the Toronto Eaton Centre, which is very convenient if your guests are taking the TTC. Although Hendriks is known for their steaks, their menu also features calamari, Ahi Tuna nachos, Greek tacos, baked brie, burgers, veggie burgers, grilled Atlantic salmon, Mediterranean roasted chicken, BBQ ribs and pasta. Hendriks Restaurant is located at Toronto Eaton Centre, 218 Yonge Street, 416-593-9667. You can read my review of Hendriks Restaurant.
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