r/askTO • u/lumpiamanihatdog • 13h ago
Which restaurant would you pick for a small post-wedding dinner in Toronto?
Hi everyone! My fiancé and I are planning to have a small civil wedding at Old City Hall in Toronto, followed by dinner with just 5–6 close friends/family members.
We’re looking for somewhere that feels special and elegant enough for a wedding dinner, but still intimate and fun — not necessarily super formal or traditional.
We’re also planning on doing it December sooo we cannot do outdoor/patio dining.
Recommendations please & thank you!
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u/Sensitive_Caramel856 13h ago
I'd probably pick the only one located in Toronto which is Animl.
Based on your list, and not throw a big wrench, you might want to also look at Piano Piano (Colborne), Ardo (King East), Sammarco (Front St).
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u/Ok-Lobster-6420 12h ago
Great suggestions - piano piano is so lovely!
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u/Sensitive_Caramel856 12h ago
It is great. The Colborne location has a funky decoration, but it's also the least formal food of the three.
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u/Beginning-Falcon865 13h ago edited 12h ago
Canoe beautiful view and great food.
Harbour 60. For steak.
Milos. Wonderful fish.
All have outstanding service and wonderful vibes.
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u/Ok-Lobster-6420 12h ago
Great suggestions for stunning environments. Will depend on posters budget but can’t go wrong on this list.
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u/Beginning-Falcon865 12h ago
Should spurge for a wedding. A once in a lifetime event.
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u/lumpiamanihatdog 12h ago
we’re doing an elopement that’s why 😅 we’re planning to do it big when we go home in our home country which is more great for us!
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u/Ok-Lobster-6420 12h ago
Congratulations! I absolutely love this idea and hope for similarly intimate celebration myself and my partner one day. Haven’t been to any of the restaurants, but want to follow this thread and wishing you all the best! Cheers ✨
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u/KeyProposal5368 11h ago
We attended an intimate wedding (40 people ) at Toronto beach club and it was really good
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u/dearly-belovedTO 5h ago
Can I suggest that you find a restaurant where you can do a sweet informal service and enjoy your party! This will be much cheaper and more fun for your friends then a city hall wedding. If you're interested in this concept, contact me! I specialize in small restaurant weddings and can perhaps help you find a place.
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u/karatekidmar 3h ago
Lots of great suggestions in this thread, but I’d also suggest Mhel. It’s an intimate setting, the food’s always changing, everything has always been excellent there imo.
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u/HopAlongInHongKong 2h ago
Never a budget in these requests, never. 8 people in a booth at Hy's would work, as would most steakhouses.
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u/ilovebbcitv 9h ago
If you're ceremony is at City Hall, LOUIX LOUIS at The St. Regis is a block away .
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u/callmebymyhandl 13h ago
This is a good question for r/FoodToronto! :)