Best Restaurants for Local Ingredients in King West

45 restaurants available nearby

1. SARA

4.7

Exceptional(119)

Price: Expensive

• Global, International • King West

Booked 16 times today

The innovative dining concept and sister restaurant to RASA, provides a calm oasis in the heart of Toronto’s Entertainment District. The latest collaboration from Adrian Niman and Adam Minster (the team behind RASA) offers a selection of inspired sharing plates. Using local ingredients and refined techniques, SARA’s menu showcases cuisines and cooking practices from around the globe.SARA ’s thoughtful design — from the furniture to the food — nudges guests to fully immerse themselves in the shared dining experience, disconnect from external distractions, and reconnect with one another.

2. Chica

4.6

Exceptional(531)

Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Entertainment District

Booked 13 times today

Chica is the sister restaurant of the renowned restaurant Patria. A casual, sophisticated, and upbeat venue, the menu is an eclectic mix of regional Spanish flavours offered in tapas-style. A cocktail list for any and every moment and a truly authentic Spanish wine list found nowhere else in the city. Indulge in our unlimited tapas brunch with bottomless sangria every Sunday! For large party inquiries, please email reservations@barchicatoronto.com.

3. Tutti Matti

4.8

Exceptional(1310)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Entertainment District

Booked 7 times today

Tutti Matti serves traditional, authentic Tuscan cuisine, prepared using only fresh seasonal ingredients. We also feature a wood fired pizza oven .Everything is made in-house, including our fresh bread and pastas. Some dishes are permanent productions of our kitchen — gnudi, pinci, pappardelle, tagliatelle. Others are more seasonal, like stuffed zucchini flowers in the summers and polpetta and hearty soups in the winter. From day one, we have served venison, wild boar, fennel pork sausage and we love to produce delectable trays of antipasto, which change seasonally and daily (sometimes even mid‐service!)Discover a great list of Italian wines, carefully selected to match the flavors and spirit of Tuscan food.Tutti Matti has been hailed by critics and received both local and national awards, including the prestigious 2009 "L'Eccio D'Oro" for Osteria of the Year (an award previously

4. DaNico

4.8

Exceptional(284)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Little Italy / College St.

Booked 27 times today

Toronto's highly anticipated dining destination, open in the historic landmark bank building at the heart of the vibrant Palmerston-Little Italy neighborhood.A collaboration between renowned hospitality entrepreneur Nick Di Donato of Liberty Entertainment Group and celebrated Executive Chef and partner Daniele Corona, DaNico redefines the Italian dining experience. Here, contemporary Italian culinary traditions meet exceptional service, unparalleled hospitality, and a bespoke design that sets the stage for a truly unforgettable experience.Michelin-starred Chef Daniele Corona, known for his innovative approach to modern Italian cuisine, blends authentic Italian flavors with subtle Asian influences and techniques, all while showcasing the finest local and sustainable ingredients from across the country. The result is a menu that is as sophisticated as it is memorable, offering guests an extraordinary journey through the best of both Italian and global culinary traditions.

5. Enigma Yorkville

4.8

Exceptional(542)

Price: Very Expensive

• International • Yorkville

Booked 2 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. Blue Bovine Steak + Sushi House

4.5

Awesome(324)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Entertainment District

Booked 45 times today

Liberty Entertainment Group's 2024 project in the iconic Union Station. Blue Bovine combines the traditional steakhouse with the traditional Japanese sushi house to fashion a distinctly modern dining experience. Combining custom elements, such as exclusively designed Canadian maple wood furniture, manufactured in Toronto with bespoke artwork, handcrafted lighting details, and a warm colour palette of deep reds, seawater blues and layers of white to reflect Toronto's four seasons. Honouring the integrity of local and natural elements, the restaurant's ethos is expressed both through the commitment to local menu ingredients on the plate and local and natural material honesty in the design.

7. Byblos Downtown

4.7

Exceptional(4026)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • Financial District

Booked 77 times today

Byblos represents a marriage of Eastern Mediterranean cuisine with strong influences from both traditional and local ingredients, using time-honored classic cooking techniques and modern methods. Our chef has created dishes that showcase the regionally-specific spices and flavours of the Eastern Mediterranean seaboard to craft a menu that will be a true coastal and cultural mosaic, served family style in a convivial atmosphere.

8. Yasu Toronto

4.8

Exceptional(605)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Harbord Village

Booked 10 times today

We take reservations up to 14 days in advance (at 12am midnight)Yasu is Canada's first Omakase sushi bar. We celebrates the ocean’s best catches and the craft of sushi in its award-winning Toronto eatery; dishes created by Executive Chef and Owner Yasu Ouchi from Osaka, Japan. There is only one menu at Yasu; Omakase style (chef's choice set course) at $185 per person, a Japanese tradition wherein Chef Yasu creates a new menu daily based on the freshest and seasonal seafood available from around the world. The Omakase course consists of approximately 20 items including a kaiseki plate, soup,selection of seasonal nigiri and dessert. . An 18% service fee will be added to each bill. Any further tipping or gratuity is not expected. We look forward to hosting you!

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9. Volos Greek Cuisine

4.6

Exceptional(2429)

Price: Expensive

• Greek • Financial District

Booked 8 times today

You can view Volos Greek Cuisine's New Year's Eve menu on our website: www.volos.ca. To make a reservation for New Year's Eve, you can use online reservation system or contact us directly at (416) 861 1211. Fresh, healthy flavours and emphasis on beautiful presentation please both the appetite and eyes at Volos. Modern twists on traditional Greek dishes and Greek twists on local Canadian ingredients create a contemporary culinary experience rooted in authenticity. The restaurant sources the highest quality local produce, superior quality cuts of meat and the best fish, delivered daily. Like the menu, the interior plays with different Greek elements and motifs. Natural wood and stone combined with artful and ambient lighting lend a seductive and comfortable atmosphere.We invite you to enjoy the Volos experience.

10. Lucie

4.7

Exceptional(354)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Financial District

Booked 16 times today

Welcome to Restaurant Lucie, a quintessential French fine dining experience nestled in the heart of Toronto’s Financial District. As you step into our elegant restaurant, you'll be transported to a world of culinary excellence and refined taste. Our Executive Chef, Arnaud Bloquel, combines traditional French techniques with modern innovation to create a symphony of flavors on each plate.At Lucie, we believe that dining is experiential, and every visit is an opportunity to create lasting memories. Discover the epitome of French culinary excellence at our enchanting fine dining establishment named after the Owner’s beloved grandmother.We currently offer an A La Carte lunch menu and two set menu offerings during dinner service.

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randomspotter
Toronto / Ontario •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
It was great having Chef Bennet come out and introduce us to a dish. U can feel that the tasting menu is coming from Chef Bennett's Root (South Africa). The menu was very earthy and exciting from dish to dish. The Juice pairing that was offered was great as well.
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Enigma YorkvillePrice: Very Expensive• International• Yorkville
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4.8
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Camilo
West Palm Beach •1 review
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
Waitress was a big aggressive about collecting a money deposit for tables larger than 6. Once dinner was stated they broke a glass bottle on the table while serving .
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ChicaPrice: Expensive• Spanish• Entertainment District
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4.6
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OpenTable DinerVIP
Toronto / Ontario •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 24, 2024
Wow.. This restaurant left me and my partner absolutely at a loss for words. Before I begin HUGE shout out to the most amazing server I've ever met, Graham. He really curated our experience and brought a personal yet professional level of excitement to our dining experience. Every dish was crafted with immense care and quality. The story behind the dishes and the flavour profile was nothing short of a immaculate dining experiences. Huge thank you to Chef Daniele for exceptional food and a wonderful conversation. We will absolutely be back again soon to go through this culinary journey again. - Eric & Stefania
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DaNicoPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Little Italy / College St.
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4.8
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JasonVIP
Toronto / Ontario •14 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 20, 2024
My god that venison tartare was amazing , and the porcini crema pizza And the pici noodles with the wild boar ragu paired with a brunello transported me back to montalcino Best staff ! And the candy cane and egg nog ice creams were both delicious !
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Tutti MattiPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Entertainment District
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4.8
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Benoit
Toronto / Ontario •9 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 18, 2024
We had the tasting menu and every single dish was unreal. Great waiter as well.
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SARAPrice: Expensive• Global, International• King West
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4.7

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45 restaurants available nearby

1. SARA

2. Chica

3. Tutti Matti

4. DaNico

5. Enigma Yorkville

6. Blue Bovine Steak + Sushi House

7. Byblos Downtown

8. Yasu Toronto

9. Volos Greek Cuisine

10. Lucie

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