The Fifty Best Toronto Restaurants    welcome

Downtown Toronto
part IV

Bursting onto Toronto's elite restaurant scene a few years ago, Oro continues to soar beyond the boundaries of the culinary imagination with its neo-Italian array of cuisine, accented by flavourful hints from around the world. Well-heeled literati, glitterati and heads of state flock here for sumptuous dining experiences. Crackling fireplaces set the warm and inviting ambience. Extensive wine list.
45-47 Elm Street       (416) 597-0155      

    ORO                       Contemporary

             PROVENCE                          French

Tucked away in a little street in Cabbagetown with its contemporary French cuisine strongly influenced by the Mediterranean, Provence has been dazzling discerning diners since 1979. Serving only the best in food and wine, meticulously prepared in an open kitchen. A fine wine menu features over 150 labels. The runaway favourite is the sought-after fresh duck foie gras terrine.
12 Amelia Street    (416) 924-9901   

In the hub of the city's brisk financial district-- A symphony of cultured stone and rough-hewn pine amidst rolling hills of etched glass, creates ideal surroundings for an excursion to wine country. The Chef proudly demonstrates his culinary acumen with specialties influenced from wine regions around the world. Seventy-seven wines are poured by the glass, or choose a bottle from the striking two-story wall of wine. Seasonally changing menu includes seared sea bass, filet mignon and rack of Australian lamb. Service is impeccable.
77 Adelaide Street West     (416) 862-7337

  REDS BISTRO & BAR        Contemporary

          ROSEWATER SUPPER CLUB

The perfect venue to enjoy cocktails, an exquisite dinner, or a special event. The menu harmonizes with the beauty and elegance of the heritage building structure-- an eclectic palette of styles and tastes. Each member of the staff adheres to the highest standards of quality and meticulous attention to details. After dinner, enjoy the piano bar or the cigar lounge, which offer the perfect complement: Cognacs and wines from top producers.
19 Toronto Street      (416) 214-5888

                It's reservations only at this "see and be seen" hot spot for power dining or a romantic evening. The ambience is elegant and cozy. Servers are professional, polite and efficient. But the centerpiece is the steak itself, which is always fresh U.S.D.A. Prime corn-fed beef, hand-cut daily. Also known in Toronto for the largest, most succulent lobsters, flown in daily. Well selected 250 bottle list. The outstanding desserts are the perfect accompaniment to a fine Port or Cognac.
145 Richmond St. West   (416) 955-1455 

   RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE

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