You can feel it in the air – Corporate Holiday season is fast approaching! If you – or if you know someone – who is in charge of planning your holiday soiree and is looking for the best restaurant for your Christmas dinner, we’re here to make things super easy! We’ve rounded up 15 Toronto favourite restaurants that are perfect for private events. From cozy office dinners to grand corporate affairs, we have the perfect space to host your winter fete. Read on for all the details on our top picks!
31 Trinity Street, Toronto, ON
Archeo, located in Toronto’s historic Distillery District, is “the restaurant equivalent of the urban loft apartment”. The high ceilings, exposed brick walls, and wooden tables and bars (made from 150 year old reclaimed wood!) add to the unique charm of the space. The furniture can be removed to create a blank canvas if you prefer to put your own touch on the space (seasonally, fees apply). Archeo offers a beautiful and private outdoor courtyard that would be perfect for your corporate event!
Ideal for a mid-sized private event, Archeo can accommodate 118 people for a plated meal or 150 people for a cocktail-styled party.
Jump Restaurant
18 Wellington Street West, Commerce Court East, Toronto, ON Jump Restaurant
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A big, bold American style bistro combining classic New York style with sleek modern eclecticism. The sky high glass atrium, rich wood interiors and vintage wraparound bar provide the perfect backdrop for its world-inspired cuisine. Jump Restaurant offers an exclusive private dining room and several semi-private spaces for corporate and social events. Jump is also available for exclusive openings Saturdays at lunch and Sundays for lunch or dinner.
Perfect for weddings or special gatherings in the heart of the city, Jump can accommodate groups of up to 80 guests.
La Vecchia Ristorante
2405A Yonge St, Toronto, ON La Vecchia Ristorante
Located in the fashionable area of Yonge and Eglinton, La Vecchia Ristorante delivers the authentic taste of Italy with a genuine Italian ambiance. From the stone and stucco walls covered in Italian pictures and art, La Vecchia captures essence of Italian dining with European flair. Enjoy your dining experience in one of our two private rooms, each equipped with privacy options and audio visual equipment.
Ideal for intimate groups of up to 35 people.
Stratus Restaurant
79 Wellington St W, Toronto, ON Stratus Restaurant
From the 36th floor of the TD South Tower, Stratus Restaurant offers stunning views of the city, harbour, and islands. A staple in the Bay Street community, big city palates are pleasantly surprised by Executive Chef Martha Wright’s craft kitchen, which marries both traditional flavours and ingenuity. We love the modern yet relaxed interior!
Stratus’ meticulous staff truly delivers on the promise of world-class service. Offering several event spaces for office dinners, cocktail parties, and celebrations, Stratus is one of the most versatile locations to host and wow your guests.
Perfect for events with small or large groups between 35 and 200 guests.
Luma Restaurant
350 King St. West, Reitman Square, Toronto, ON Luma Restaurant
Located in the heart of downtown Toronto (on the 2nd floor of the TIFF Bell Lightbox, to be more specific), Luma Restaurant is an excellent location for your holiday office party! Luma’s menu showcases global and Canadian artisanal cuisine featuring the finest local and regional ingredients. Added bonus – from 11:30am to 5:30pm, groups of 8 or more receive Magic Hour bar pricing (that means $5 martinis, Manhattans, sangria and bottles of Grolsch!)… sign us up!
Available for bookings seven days a week, Luma can accommodate office teams of all sizes, from intimate group lunches to large-scale restaurant buyouts.
Sassafraz
100 Cumberland St, Toronto, ON Sassafraz
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Sassafraz, an iconic restaurant located in the heart of Yorkville, specializes in private parties. The team at Sassafraz is ready and willing to meet all the needs of their guests from setup to service – all you have to do is select your menu and they’ll take it from there!
Perfect for small or large events accommodating groups of 20-160 sit down and 250 cocktail style.
Cluny Bistro
35 Tank House Lane, Toronto, ON Cluny Bistro
Located right in the heart of Toronto’s Historic Distillery District, Cluny Bistro offers a private dining area and function space perfect for a holiday office party! Your guests will enjoy a taste of modern French cuisine in a breathtaking Parisian inspired room complete with floor-to-ceiling windows.
Can accommodate groups anywhere from 32-80 people.
The Broadview Hotel
106 Broadview Ave, Toronto, ON The Broadview Hotel
The ever-unique, The Broadview Hotel truly evokes a classy soiree type of environment that is sure to wow your office guests. Offering 5 gorgeous spaces for private events, it’s perfect for luxurious holiday parties, leaving your guests with an experience they’ll never forget!
Ideal for groups as small as 20 or as large as 270.
Canoe Restaurant & Bar
66 Wellington Street West, Toronto, ON Canoe Restaurant & Bar
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Critically acclaimed to be among Canada’s best restaurants, Canoe Restaurant & Bar’s unique location high atop the TD Bank Tower affords a breathtaking view of the city. We love the clean and simple, yet absolutely stylish design — it’s a brilliant reflection of this country’s rich, raw environment.
Breathtaking lakeside views make Canoe’s upscale rooms excellent venues for breakfast meetings, product launches, exclusive dinners, and intimate celebrations. Canoe is also available for full buy-outs on weekends, an exquisite choice for weddings and special gatherings.
Offering two exclusive private dining rooms, Canoe can accommodate groups of up to 60 guests.
Alo Salon
162 Cumberland Street, Toronto, ON Alo Salon
Alo Salon is a beautiful stylish French restaurant nestled in the heart of Yorkville which features only the best seasonal ingredients and offers gorgeous spaces for private events plus corporate holiday parties. This welcoming experience is sure to leave the rest of the office in awe!
Ideal for groups as small as 40 and can accommodate up to 60 guests for cocktail receptions.
Coffee Oysters Champagne | à toi
214 King Street, Toronto, ON Coffee Oysters Champagne | à toi
Photo Courtesy of Sarjoun Faour
What do you get when you love coffee, oysters plus champagne? A classy joint called exactly THIS! Coffee Oysters Champagne | à toi is a colourfully hip bar and eatery, equipped with lots of pink and loads of fun. It also includes an amazing Parisian-inspired champagne cellar that is password protected and can accommodate any and every type of event. If you’re looking to embody themes similar to this during your next holiday office event, then this venue is the one you’ll need to book!
Curated for groups as small as 20 to larger parties of up to 225.
Blu Ristorante
90 Avenue Road, Toronto, ON Blu Ristorante
Situated in the trendy hustle and bustle along Avenue road, Blu Ristorante boasts a spacious restaurant that enchants its diners through its exquisite food offerings, attentive staff, and custom-designed private rooms for pretty much any event. They also offer restaurant buyouts plus an 80-seat patio which is a huge score.
This venue is suited for parties of up to 110 guests.
Byblos Uptown
Byblos Uptown
With 3 customizable spaces to choose from, Byblos Uptown is a chic venue for your holiday get-together. Group dining menus start at $75 per person and are served family-style with a focus on Eastern Mediterranean cuisine.
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