Cafés and Restaurants
Ned’s Café (UofT Campus) - $, Located at Vic, Lower Level of Goldring Student Centre, Hot meals, sandwiches, salads, sushi, pastries, soup, snacks, 150 Charles St. W., 416-585-4521 ext. 3105
Clay Restaurant at The Gardiner Museum (UofT Campus) - $$ Reservations, 2-minute walk from Vic, Sophisticated interpretations of casual dishes; a range of entrée options, 111 Queens Park, 3rd floor, 416-586-8086, www.clay.restaurant/
Aroma Espresso Bar - $$, 4-minute walk from Vic, Sandwiches, salads, soups, coffee, 24/7 breakfast, 1110 Bay St., 416-792-7662
Subway - $, 4-minute walk from Vic, Sandwiches, salads, soups, 1102 Bay St. 416-924-5479
Starbucks - $$, 4-minute walk from Vic, Sandwiches, snacks, 47 Charles St. West, 416-972-9324
Goodmans LLP Café (UofT Campus) - $, 4-minute walk from Vic, Sandwiches, salads, quiches, crepes, baked goods, grab & go options, 78 Queen’s Park Cres. W., 647-544-8056, www.ueat.utoronto.ca/law-cafe/
Music Café (UofT Campus) - $, 4-minute walk from Vic, Pastries, sandwiches, salads, snacks, 80 Queens Park, www.ueat.utoronto.ca/music-cafe/
La Société - $$-$$$ Reservations, 5-minute walk from Vic, Posh space offering French bistro fare, 131 Bloor St. W., 416-551-9929, www.toronto.lasociete.ca
New Yorker Deli - $, 5-minute walk from Vic, Sandwiches, salads, soups, 24/7 breakfast, 1140 Bay St., 416-923-3354, www.newyorkerdeli.ca
Gabby’s - $$, 6-minute walk from Vic, Pub fare / Family friendly sports bar, 192 Bloor St. W., 416-967-5550, www.gabbys.ca
The Gallery Grill at Hart House (UofT Campus) - $$ Reservations, 6-minute walk from Vic, Inventive and sophisticated cuisine; simple selection of entrées, 7 Hart House Circle, 416-978-2445, www.harthouse.ca/gallery-grill/
7 West Café - $$, 7-minute walk from Vic, Pastas, sandwiches, and 24/7, 7 Charles St. W., 416-928-9041, www.7westcafetoronto.com
Okonomi House - $, 7-minute walk from Vic, Japanese comfort food, 23 Charles St. W., 416-925-6176
Ethiopian House - $, 7-minute walk from Vic, Ethiopian dishes and share platters, 4 Irwin Ave., 416-923-5438, www.ethiopianhouse.com
The Museum Tavern - $$, 7-minute walk from Vic, Taproom with elevated comfort food, 208 Bloor St. W., 416-920-0110, www.museumtavern.ca
b espresso bar, Royal Conservatory of Music (UofT Campus) - $, 7-minute walk from Vic, Paninis, frittatas, pizzas, soups, salads, pastries, 273 Bloor St. W., 416-506-0001, www.bespressobar.ca
The Green Beet (UofT Campus) - $, 8-minute walk from Vic, Vegetarian and vegan, focused on local and sustainable foods, 9 King’s College Circle, lower level, www.ueat.utoronto.ca/the-green-beet/
Pi Co. - $, 8-minute walk from Vic, Build-your-own Neapolitan-style pizzas, 1200 Bay St. #4, 647-346-7428, www.pi-co.ca
Freshii - $$, 8-minute walk from Vic, Tossed-to-order salads, plus soups, burritos, and more, 1250 Bay St., 416-921-2300, www.freshii.com
Paramount Middle Eastern Kitchen - $$, 9-minute walk from Vic, Halal and vegetarian middle eastern, 1250 Bay St., 416-960-3434, www.paramountfinefoods.com
Café Reznikoff (UofT Campus) - $, 9-minute walk from Vic, Sandwiches, bagels, baked goods, soups, 75 St. George St., www.ueat.utoronto.ca/cafe-reznikoff/
OISE Café (UofT Campus) - $, 9-minute walk from Vic, Sandwiches, soups, baked goods, 252 Bloor St. W., www.ueat.utoronto.ca/oise-cafe/
The Buttery (UofT Campus) - $, 9-minute walk from Vic, Burritos and salad/rice bowls, pizza soups, sandwiches, sushi, fruit, snacks, pastries, 15 Devonshire Place, 416-978-2522, www.trinity.utoronto.ca/visit/food-services/buttery.html
Tortillas (UofT Campus) - $, 9-minute walk from Vic, Mexican-inspired dishes like burritos, burrito bowls, and taco salad, 130 St. George St., 2nd floor, www.ueat.utoronto.ca/tortillas-robarts/
The Exchange (UofT Campus) - $, 10-minute walk from Vic, Breakfast, soups, salads, sandwiches, hot meals, 95 St. George St., 416-595-5925, www.theexchangecafe.ca/
Not Just Greens (UofT Campus) - $, 10-minute walk from Vic, Fresh, custom salads and pitas, 1 King’s College Circle, www.ueat.utoronto.ca/not-just-greens/
Presse Café - $, 10-minute walk from Vic, Wraps, sandwiches, pastries, breakfast, 875 Bay St., 416-929-0101, www.pressecafe.comm
L’Espresso Bar Mercurio - $$, 10-minute walk from Vic, Bright café serving pastries and Italian fare at lunch, 321 Bloor St. W., 416-585-2233, www.lespressobarmercurio.com
So Sushi (UofT Campus) - $, 10-minute walk from Vic, Fresh sushi in roll or bowl, 1 King’s College Circle, www.ueat.utoronto.ca/so-sushi-msb/
Stone Oven Pizzeria (UofT Campus) - $, 10-minute walk from Vic, Three kinds of pizza and calzones, fresh-made daily, 1 King’s College Circle, www.ueat.utoronto.ca/stone-oven-pizzeria-msb/
Nando’s - $, 11-minute walk from Vic, Afro-Portuguese chain restaurant serving flamed-grilled chicken, 832 Bay St., Unit 1, 416-925-8888, www.nandos.ca
Mercatto - $$, 11-minute walk from Vic, Italian restaurant serving pizzas, pastas, and classic dishes, 101 College St., 416-595-5625, www.mercatto.ca
Ramen Ya (UofT Campus) - $, 11-minute walk from Vic, Fresh, hot ramen, 100 St. George St., lower level @ St. George St. and Wilcocks St., www.ueat.utoronto.ca/ramen-ya/
Gourmet Burger House (UofT Campus) - $, 11-minute walk from Vic, Fresh burgers, veg. burgers, poutine, 100 St. George St., lower level @ St. George St. and Wilcocks St., www.ueat.utoronto.ca/gourmet-burger-house-sidsmith/
Veda (UofT Campus) - $, 11-minute walk from Vic, Indian-inspired meals like curry, homemade samosas, fresh naan, 10 King’s College Rd., lower level, 416-961-9797, www.vedatakeout.com/
Innis Café (UofT Campus) - $, 12-minute walk from Vic, Hot lunch, sandwiches, soups, pastries, 2 Sussex Ave., 416-977-7434, www.innis.utoronto.ca/about/space/innis-cafe/
Kenzo Japanese Noodle House - $, 12-minute walk from Vic, Ramen with house-made noodles, 522 Yonge St., 647-340-2112, www.kenzoramen.ca
FLOCK rotisserie + greens - $, 12-minute walk from Vic, Rotisserie chicken, sandwiches, and customizable, multi-ingredient salads, 661 University Ave., 416-340-7575, www.eatflock.com
Bar Mercurio - $$, 12-minute walk from Vic, First-class Italian fare, including thin-crust pizzas, 270 Bloor St. W., 416-960-3877, www.barmercurio.com
Fresh on Bloor - $$-$$$, 15-minute walk from Vic, Modern vegetarian and vegan dishes, 326 Bloor St. W., 416-599-4442, www.freshplantpowered.com
* Most require reservations. Be sure to book ahead.
La Société - $$$ , 5-minute walk from Vic, Posh space offering French bistro fare, 131 Bloor St. W., 416-551-9929, www.toronto.lasociete.ca
Jacques Bistro du Parc - $$$, 7-minute walk from Vic, Traditional French favourites, 126A Cumberland St., 2nd floor, 416-961-1893, www.jacquesbistro.com
The Museum Tavern - $$, 7-minute walk from Vic, Taproom with elevated comfort food, 208 Bloor St. W., 416-920-0110, www.museumtavern.ca
Planta - $$, 8-minute walk from Vic, International plant-based dishes, 1221 Bay St., 647-348-7000, www.plantarestaurants.com
The One Eighty - $$$, 8-minute walk from Vic, Late-night, eclectic fare, and a view, 55 Bloor St. W., 51st floor, 416-967-0000
The Oxley - $$-$$$, 8-minute walk from Vic, Gastropub with British dishes and décor, 121 Yorkville Ave., 647-348-1300, www.theoxley.com
Kasa Moto - $$$, 8-minute walk from Vic, Japanese fare served in a sleek, vibrant setting, w/ rooftop patio & ornate bar, 115 Yorkville Ave, 647-348-7000, www.kasamoto.ca
The Host - $, 9-minute walk from Vic, Indian cuisine featuring tandoori dishes, 14 Prince Arthur Ave., 416-962-4678, www.welcometohost.com
Trattoria Nervosa- $$$, 9-minute walk from Vic, Classic Italian dishes and drinks, 75 Yorkville Ave., 416-961-4642, www.eatnervosa.com
Chabrol - $$$, 9-minute walk from Vic, Classic French cuisine, 90 Yorkville Ave., 416-428-6641, www.chabrolrestaurant.com
Fieramosca – $$$, 10-minute walk from Vic, Southern Italian cuisine, 36 A Prince Arthur Ave, 416-323-0636, www.fieramoscatoronto.com
Opus - $$$$, 10-minute walk from Vic, High-end European dining with a wine list of over 2,500 labels, 37 Prince Arthur Ave, 416-921-3105, www.opusrestaurant.com
Blu Ristorante - $$$, 11-minute walk from Vic, Contemporary Italian fare w/ live music on select nights, 17 Yorkville Ave., 416-921-1471, www.bluristorante.com
Buca Osteria & Bar - $$$$, 12-minute walk from Vic, Inventive and traditional Italian fare, 53 Scollard St., entrance via Yorkville Ave. through Four Seasons courtyard, 416-962-2822, www.buca.ca
Fresh on Bloor - $$-$$$, 15-minute walk from Vic, Modern vegetarian and vegan dishes, 326 Bloor St. W., 416-599-4442, www.freshplantpowered.com
* Some require reservations. Be sure to book ahead.
Fran’s Restaurant and Bar - $, 3-minute walk from the hotel, No frills diner with simple fare: sandwiches, steaks, burgers, 20 College St., 416-923-9867, www.fransrestaurant.com
Jinya Ramen Bar - $$, 5-minute walk from the hotel, Bowls of ramen and side dishes, 399 Church St., 647-748-8988, www.jinya-ramenbar.com
REDS Midtown Tavern - $$, 5-minute walk from the hotel, Upscale tavern with gastropub fare, 382 Yonge St. #6, 416-598-3535, www.redsrestaurant.com
Scaddabush Italian Kitchen - $$, 6-minute walk from the hotel, Italian kitchen serving fresh pastas and homemade mozzarella, 382 Yonge St., 416-597-8838, www.scaddabush.com
The Elm Tree Restaurant - $$, 9-minute walk from hotel, Modern Mediterranean cuisine, 43 Elm St., 416-901-7339, www.theelmtree.ca
Queen & Beaver Public House- $$, 9-minute walk from the hotel, Polished pub with British cuisine, 35 Elm St., 647-347-2712, www.queenandbeaverpub.ca
Donatello Restaurant- $$$. 9-minute walk from the hotel, Traditional Italian cuisine, including fresh pasta, 37 Elm St., 416-595-5001, www.donatellorestaurant.ca
Adega Restaurante - $$$, 9-minute walk from the hotel, Seafood and other dishes form Portugal and Spain, 33 Elm St., 416-977-4338, www.adegarestaurante.ca
Jazz Bistro - $$$, 11-minute walk from the hotel, Canadian bistro-style fare and live jazz performances, 251 Victoria St., 416-363-5299, www.jazzbistro.ca
Senator Winebar - $$$, 11-minute walk from the hotel, French bistro fare, with wine and cocktails and live music weekends, 249 Victoria St., 416-364-7517, www.thesenator.com
The Carbon Bar and Restaurant - $$$, 18-minute walk from the hotel, BBQ/Southern-Inspired fare and cocktails, 99 Queen St. East, 416-947-7000, www.thecarbonbar.ca
* Most require reservations. Be sure to book ahead.
Momofuku Noodle Bar - $$-$$$, David Chang’s hip NYC export dishes up ramen, steamed buns, caviar & fried chicken, and more, 190 University Ave., 1st and 2nd floors, 647-253-6225, www.noodlebar-toronto.momofuku.com
Momofuku Kojin - $$$$, Local meats and produce cooked over an open flame, 190 University Ave., third floor, 647-253-6227, www.momofuku.com
Canoe - $$$$, A stylish space with inventive Canadian cuisine and exceptional views, 66 Wellington St. W., 54th floor, 416-364-0054, www.canoerestaurant.com
The Woodlot - $$$, Rustic spot built around a wood-fired oven, offering meat & veggie menus of Canadian comfort food, 293 Palmerston Ave, 647-342-6307, www.woodlottoronto.com
Opus - $$$$, High-end destination for creative European dining along with a wine list of over 2,500 labels, 37 Prince Arthur Ave, 416-921-3105, www.opusrestaurant.com
Le Paradis - $$$, Classic French fare in a cozy space, 166 Bedford Rd., 416-921-0995, www.leparadis.com
Rasa - $$$, Global-inspired snacks & entrees in a sleek, dark space from food-truck mavens The Food Dudes, 196 Robert St, 647-350-8221, www.rasabar.ca
Grey Gardens - $$$, Long list of wines & a seafood-heavy menu of small plates & mains served in a relaxed setting, 199 Augusta Ave, 647-351-1552, www.greygardens.ca/
Alobar – $$$$, Simply decorated bistro serving creative, scratch-made food fusing European & Asian influences, 162 Cumberland St, 416-961-1222, www.alobaryorkville.com/
Ardo - $$, Modern space with open kitchen serving housemade pasta, pizza & traditional Sicilian dishes, 243 King St East, 647-347-8930, www.ardorestaurant.com
Quetzal - $$, Vibrant outpost offering upscale Mexican cuisine & craft cocktails in a sleek, modern dining room, 419 College St, 647-347-3663, www.quetzaltoronto.com
Lee - $$$, Susur Lee's stylish eatery for creative Asian & French-influenced small plates meant for sharing, 601 King St West, 416-504-7867, www.leerestaurant.com
Patria - $$$, Classic Spanish cuisine (from tapas to paella), wine & cocktails served in a stylish, airy setting, 478 King St West, 416-367-0505, www.patriatoronto.com
Imanishi Japanese Kitchen - $$, Homestyle Japanese dishes served in an exposed-brick space with an easygoing atmosphere, 1330 Dundas St West, 416-706-4225, www.imanishi.ca
Giulietta - $$$, Sleek trattoria serving wood-fired pizza, house-made pasta & veg- & seafood-forward sharing plates, 972 College St, 416-964-0606, www.giu.ca/
Enoteca Sociale - $$, Funky spot offering Italian small plates, housemade pasta & wines, plus a cheese cave & a patio, 1288 Dundas St West, 416-534-1200, www.sociale.ca
Bar Isabel - $$$$, Spanish-influenced, creative plates & craft beers in a cozy space with an old-world vibe. 797 College St, 416-532-2222, www.sociale.ca
Tennessee Tavern - $$, Quirky vintage finds line the walls of this cool haunt serving Eastern European dishes plus drinks, 1554 Queen St West, 416-535-7777, www.tennesseetavern.ca/
Le Swan – French Diner - $$, Handsome art-deco style French diner offering bistro classics & comfort fare plus wine & cocktails, 892 Queen St West, 416-536-4440, www.leswan.ca
Favorites Thai BBQ - $$, Thai eatery with minimalist decor specializing in grilled dishes & curries, plus a long wine list, 141 Ossington Ave, www.myfavethai.com/
Chubby’s Jamaican Kitchen - $$, Jerk chicken, curries & Jamaican snacks, plus tropical cocktails, 104 Portland St., 416-792-8105, www.chubbysjamaican.com/
Buca Osteria & Bar - $$$$, Inventive and traditional Italian fare, 53 Scollard St., entrance via Yorkville Ave. through Four Seasons courtyard, 416-962-2822, www.buca.ca
Arthur’s Restaurant - $$$, Modern takes on American staples plus classic cocktails in a polished space with a rooftop terrace, 12 Saint Claire Ave, Unit M02, 647-348-7000, www.arthursrestaurant.ca
R & D - $$, Modern Canadian Asian cuisine, 241 Spadina Ave, 416-586-1241, www.rdspadina.com
