Discover Toronto’s Private Dining Rooms
May 6, 2015 by City Events
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Toronto offers many private dining rooms all over the GTA, for all sorts of private functions and special occasions. The list below includes some of the restaurants in Toronto that offer a private area for your group to gather. Be sure to check out some of our suggestions and do not over look these venue options!
This Southern Italian restaurant with an industrial setting is located in the King West area. Private dining is available at Gusto and includes YOUR choice of required family style menu for up to 20 people in the barrel-lined wine cellar. Additionally, breakfast, lunch and dinner is available for private dining and family style menus can be customized in advance. However, a non-refundable deposit of $150 and minimum spending is required!
101 Portland St.
Toronto, ON
M5V 2N3
Phone: (416) 504-9669
Website: http://gusto101.squarespace.com/
Twitter: @Gusto101TO
Terroni known for its traditional Southern Italian family style menus has 3 Toronto locations. Terroni on Adelaide is located in the financial district. It is a historical courthouse turned restaurant with private dining space for guests up to 50 people. Terroni has 3 different private spaces including the Ufficio for parties up to 14, the Cantina for up to 50 people and the Tinello Alcove can be booked for the winter months for small parties up to 12 people. Larger parties are required to set their menus in advanced.
57A Adelaide St. East
Toronto, ON
M5C 1K6
Phone: (416) 203 3093
Website: http://adelaide.terroni.com/
Twitter: @TerroniTO
This chic Toronto restaurant is located in the Financial District on Adelaide Street West. REDS is known for its vast wine collection, with wines from all over the world. They have 2 private dining rooms, the Bay Room can seat up to 14 guests and the Adelaide Room can seat up to 30 guests comfortably. REDS offer a canapé and prix fixe menu that use the freshest seasonal ingredients.
7 Adelaide St. W
Toronto, ON
M5H 1P9
Phone: (416) 862 7337
Website: http://www.redswinetavern.com/
Table 17 is located in the heart of Riverside, just east of Broadview. It is a seasonal European influenced restaurant with a long cocktail list. Table 17 offers a private second floor dining room that can seat 10 to 24 guests. The space has its own powder room, bar and option to add food stations. This private dining room can be booked for brunch, lunch and dinner any day of the week!
782 Queen St. E
Toronto, ON
M4M 1H4
Phone: (416) 519 1851
Website: http://table17.ca/private-dining/
Twitter: @Table17
Lee, one of the 3 restaurants owned by the World-renowned Chef Susur Lee, offers a delicious fusion menu with Asian and French influences. Lee’s menu is designed for sharing, making it a top private dining choice. Their private dining room is designed for special occasions and can accommodate up to 30 guests.
601 King Street West
Toronto, Ontario
M5V 1M5
Phone: (416) 504 7867
Website: http://www.susur.com/lee/
Twitter: @SusurLee
Harbour Sixty a 2013 Diner’s Choice Winner, located downtown Toronto in the historic Harbour Commission Building. Offers a world-class selection of steaks and seafood. Additionally, they have 5 private spaces that can be used for intimate dinner parties or business dinners for up to 50 people.
60 Harbour St
Toronto, ON
M5J 1B7
Phone: (416) 777-2111
Website: http://www.harboursixty.com/
Twitter: @HarbourSixty
Ruby Watchco is located on Queen St. E just south of Leslieville. Inspired by local and farm fresh ingredients, Ruby Watchco offers a seasonal Canadian menu. They offer a private upstairs dining room, with a four course family style meal for up to 24 guests.
730 Queen St. E
Toronto, ON
M4M 1H2
Phone: (416) 465 0100
Website: http://rubywatchco.ca/
Twitter: @Cheff_Lynn
Brassaii, Toronto’s sophisticated and cosmopolitan restaurant and lounge is located in the King West area. This sophisticated restaurant offers a Mediterranean inspired menu to guests with a unique palate. Brassaii also has a private dining room that can seat up to 26 people in what they call “The Study.”
461 King St W
Toronto, ON
M5V 1K4
Phone: (416) 598 4730
Website: http://www.brassaii.com/
Twitter: @Brassaii
This stylish, Italian Wine Bar is Located in the Dundas West Area. It offers a beautiful private wine cellar space for parties of 8 to 14 people. The kitchen lead by Chef Kris Schlotzhauer serves an Italian family style dinner with classic Roman cuisine and a hint of local influence consisting of salumi, formaggi, antipasti, pasta, secondi and dolci. Dinner ranges from $45- $60 per person.
1288 Dundas St. West
Toronto, ON
M6J 1X7
Phone: (416) 534 1200
Website: http://sociale.ca/
Twitter: @EnotecaSociale
Events for Event Planners – Beat the Catch 22
March 26, 2014 by CityEvents
Filed under Past Events
As an event manager, meeting planner or overall special events coordinator, we all have one common goal – to provide the biggest, the best and most out-of-the-box events to our clients. Most of this comes with experience but a good chunk of it is due to exposure. Our ideas and inspirations come from everywhere. From creating, attending or running an event, to a night on the town with friends and yes, even a good ‘ol lounge session in front of the TV. After all, who would’ve of thought of a lollipop dress as a way to serve dessert, or fishbowl centrepieces? If experience is what you lack, or you’re looking for some fresh new ideas, expose yourself to the following shows and resources to help broaden your creative spark and event knowledge!
Canadian Special Events Expo 2014 & Event Tech-ology Summit
This three-day event is jam-packed with new ideas, inspiration and affordable solutions for your event planning endeavours. Held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from March 25-27, 2014 the CSE Expo provides planners with the tools and resources to make your events POP, all while strengthening your professional network. Whether you’re an experienced event planner or are new to the game, you will definitely want to attend! This year’s expo includes over 50 new vendors, food trucks, and chocolate and ice bar samples. You can even join ISES on the show floor for insights and knowledge from industry experts at no cost! Have a burning tech question? Head to the tech bar to get your questions answered and even bring your own devices! Also, be sure to check out APPSTRAVAGANZA – new for this year, it will introduce innovative and effective online technology with hands-on and guided learning. This expo provides many opportunities and is not to be missed!
Ignite Business Event Expo (IBE)
The Ignite Business Event Expo will be returning to Toronto on April 8th and 9th at the Direct Energy Centre. Attend this event for NEW and exciting inspiration to help your career. Connect with unique suppliers and be sure to check out the experience zones that will help spark and kindle creativity. This expo offers an exciting business environment that sets the stage to perfectly network and connect!
Have you heard of IncentiveWorks? Coming up on August 19th and 20th at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, is Canada’s largest event for planners and organizers! This show gives industry professionals the opportunity to network with vendors, suppliers, speakers and other resources to stay current on what what’s hot and trendy! With a trade show of over 700 local, national and international suppliers in the meetings and events industry, you’re sure to make some meaningful connections!
Event planning is a career that is fast and is forever-changing. Trends are as unpredictable as spring in Toronto 2014. Stay relevant by exposing yourself to resources and network to equip you with the tools to be at the forefront of the event industry.
The hottest lounge with a great rooftop patio, EFS (Everything’s For Sale)
March 24, 2014 by deblewis
Filed under Event Venues, Toronto, Uncategorized
EFS, which stands for Everything’s For Sale, is a nightspot, featuring a 3,000-square-foot rooftop patio, one of the best in the city. This rooftop has a cabana-style bar and lounge with cocktails and hookah for each section. It is located on King West and it is a perfect place for young professionals to go and have a couple of drinks after work or spend an evening.

It provides pub foods, including cheese burgers and drinks, featuring summery cocktails such as mojitos and sangria. As another feature of this lounge which stands out is it offers you 7 different flavours of hookah tobacco as well for the Hookah.
This venue is a great destination to chill out and have drinks, especially in summer. This space is great for product launches, celebrations and other private and corporate events. The patio is a great spot and the venue could be quite versatile.

Address: 647 King St West (King and Bathurst)
Website: http://efstoronto.com/
Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada
February 25, 2014 by deblewis
Filed under Event Venues, Ontario, Toronto, Uncategorized
Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada is a brand new attraction for millions of Torontonians and visitors to the city. In October 2013, the aquarium opened its doors for visitors at the heart of downtown, Toronto. The world class attraction is conveniently placed alongside the CN Tower and Rogers Centre.
The aquarium has North America’s longest underwater viewing tunnel. Ripley’s visitors will have the chance to see 16,000 animals from around the world and also have over 100 interactive opportunities, which feature horseshoe crabs, sharks, jellies, rays and green sea turtles. It is consisted of 9 galleries to explore and each one has different themes, starting with species from Toronto’s backyard, the Great Lakes basin.
Ripley’s Aquarium provides not only an aquarium experience but also an event experience by offering its space as a venue for social and corporate events such as galas, celebrations, fundraisers, holiday parties, and meetings. You can even have birthday parties and sleepovers at the aquarium! To enhance your event, it also provides catering and another unique experience, including Behind the Scenes tours and custom Dive Shows.
The venue is an absolutely perfect choice for themed events. It will take you and your guests on a journey to view species from all over the world and make sure guests feel as if they were underwater. Any event held at the Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada is guaranteed to be an unforgettable experience.
For more information:
http://www.ripleyaquariums.com/canada/
For more information on booking your event:
http://www.ripleyaquariums.com/canada/groups-events/
events@ripleysaquariumofcanada.com or call 647-351-FISH (3474).
Valentine’s Day Guide for the Maters and the Haters
February 12, 2014 by deblewis
Filed under Past Events
Whether you’re married, in a relationship, single or have children, there is something for everyone this Valentine’s Day season! Here’s your guide in picking the perfect way to celebrate this season of love.

If you’re thinking ‘ I hate Valentine’s Day, it was created by card companies to get more money’, you’re in luck because we have a list of anti VDay activities for you too!
Couples
This weekend (Feb 15-16) the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) will be screening the classic film Casablanca as the TSO will perform Max Steiner’s iconic score.
For couples wanting to sweeten things up, Le Dolci is offering a Valentine’s Day cupcake decorating class. Learn how to bake and decorate like a pro while working with fondant, and buttercream making hearts, roses, bows and Cupid’s arrows, in this hands-on decorating class.
Sweep your partner off their feet with the Valentine’s Big Band Dance. An evening promising to deliver a night of romance, dinner and dancing. The band will be performing hits from the big band era, including hits by Bobby Darrin, Peggy Lee and Glen Miller.
For the animal lovers out there, The Toronto Zoo will be featuring a Valentine’s event with the opportunity for couples to look at how different animals raise their young. The evening will start off with a romantic dinner, followed by meeting some animals, learning about their offspring, and culminating in a visit to the zoo’s reproductive labs.
Family
For parents who want an evening of romance but can’t find a sitter, Pawsitively Pets has an exciting alterative that the kids will love. Close encounters with several animals and a special pizza dinner! A fun evening for everyone.
On Sunday if you’re feeling to lazy to cook from all the weekend excitement, Old Mill Toronto will be hosting Sunday brunch and dinner buffet with a little Valentine’s twist on it. Both meals will feature a selection of favourites and specialty dishes. And did you know the Old Mill is celebrating 100 Years?
Take a walk on the sweeter side of Kensington Market at Tasty Tours. Chocolates, cupcakes, pastries, you name it the tour will bring you there. The tour will take place on Friday, February 14.
Singles
Single and ready to mingle? Well you’re in luck because Valentine’s Day seems to be a bumping time for singles events.
On Friday House of Moments will hold the Sugar and Spice Valentines Party. This event features a dinner, dance with open bar option included. Attendees will groove to live music and DJ Ricky Lee amusing music.
Those in their 20s to 30s can search for love at Simply Sophisticated Speed Dating with a complementary glass of wine and gourmet appetizers.
Singles looking for their Sherlock or Nancy Drew make your way to the Royal Ontario Museum. The ROM is holding a singles-only murder mystery. A curator has been murdered and a trail of clues left behind. After the code has been cracked have the opportunity to explore the ROM famous collections. A night of mystery, learning and maybe even love.
The Beaver (ladies only) on Queen West, with a DJ’s spinning all female artists (LGBTQ)
An all male singles evening will be held at The Marquis of Granby. Meet 10 – 12 single bachelors while enjoying complementary drinks and appetizers. (LGBTQ)
The BOND Affair Pop Up Dinner Series promises to be a night of mystery and luxury. Four course gourmet meals, unknown set locations (golf clubs, museums art galleries ect.) and hors d’oeuvres with drinks in the Bond lounge. Valentine’s Day has already sold out but will be hosting others, so keep your double o’ open for the next one!
Anti-Valentines Day
Finally those of you who can’t stand this day, why not be surrounded by others who feel the same.
Revival Restaurant will be holding its 2nd annual Anti-Valentines Day Mixer. Enjoy fun and games as well as Dj Ideal who will be spinning everything from R&B to Funk.
Looking to let off some steam, Zirger Academy Martial Arts has a workshop for you. Pad Drills Valentine’s Day workshop is a great workout and an even better way to forget the chocolates, flowers or even that ex.
If you need a good laugh to get through the day, Second City has the show for you, “We’ll Tickle The Funny Bone. The Rest is Up to You.” So put down the ice cream bucket and save the tissue for tears of laughter.















