Stay Warm...Outside! Winter Patios Open This Season

Toronto restaurants have been getting extremely creative this winter, creating outdoor patio experiences to keep you cozy while also supporting the local food community, as safely as possible. Here’s a list of some of our favourites going strong this season!

Paradise Grapevine

Finish off your tobogganing day at Christie Pits by walking across the street to the gorgeous leafy patio at Paradise Grapevine!


Atomic 10

This St. Clair West spot has award winning latin eats with a twist to keep you coming back to their heated patio.


Chotto Matte Toronto

With locations in London, Miami and Toronto, you’ll have to check out Chotto Matte’s heated jungle-themed patio this winter, and forget its -20 degrees…

Chotto Matte

Sato Maki Roll with Branzino, salmon tartar, romano pepper, and lime soy 🔥🌿 ⠀

 

Harbour 60 Toronto

Right by the lake, splurge a little at Harbour 60 Steakhouse; you won’t be disappointed.


Yuugi Izakaya

Between Kensington Market and the AGO lies the loveliest Izakaya patio. Its heated, covered and open for walk-ins!


VELA

This swanky King-West Spot is ready to have you back on the patio with blankets, micro ventilated screens, heaters & obviously mulled wine.

VELA

Beef Tartare with truffles, parmesan, grilled sourdough + Pan-Seared Scallops, corn puree, hazelnuts, chanterelles

 

Lapinou

Twinkly lights overhead, exposed brick walls; this King West Bistro has it all this patio season!


Le Phénix

A West-Queen-West favourite with a heated patio, fancy drinks and French cuisine staples.


Bar Piquette

This Queen & Dovercourt snack and wine bar is serving up delicious eats and unique wines on their all season back patio!


Wish Restaurant

Don’t miss out on their Challah French Toast just because its chilly out! Move your brunch outside and enjoy Wish well into the winter months with their heated patio.


Rasa

In the heart of Harbord Village, this Tapas bar and restaurant has a heated patio and signature dishes from around the world!

RASA

Rasa Chopped Salad with Kale, cabbage, quinoa, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, grapes, harissa fried chickpeas, jalapeño, feta & sumac spice 🍅🍇🌶🥗⠀

 

Bellwoods Brewery

This award winning Brewpub is open all winter long with their front patio featuring their house made lagers, sours, barrel aged beers and more.


Clandestino Wine Bar

Have your next date night at this Parkdale staple’s heated patio!


The Caledonian

Taste any of this Scottish staple’s 500 in-house Single Malt Whiskeys on their back patio this winter.


El Catrin

A must-try Distillery District classic!


Hemingway's

This Yorkville year-round rooftop patio has trivia nights, Rugby and plenty of authentic New Zealand eats!


CANO Restaurant

This seafood-focused, family-owned Italian restaurant on St. Clair West is perfect for your next night out on the back patio.


MARBL Toronto

The french toast is topped with gold flakes… need we say more?


Tav's

This Little Italy spot with a quaint back patio offers their signature Gnocchi and Pizza fireside.


Ruby Soho

This King West bar may not have a lively Instagram feed, but its patio sure is!

 

Jules Bistro

Say Oui to a patio night at this classic French bistro with locations in Leslieville & Trinity Bellwoods!


La Paella Leslieville

Experience authentic Paella, Tapas and wine straight from Spain on this Leslieville patio!


Bar Neon

Steps outside of Dufferin station hides a cozy little Greek spot with an even cozier patio.


Drom Taberna

One of the best spots in the city for incredible live music and even better pierogis!


Fonda Lola Mexican Bistro

Traditional Mexican cuisine, uniquely crafted cocktails and a gorgeous covered patio; what more could you ask for!?


Death & Taxes Free House

Sip on their collection of house and classic cocktails on the heated patio open till 11 pm every night.


Shenanigans Pub + Patio

You can’t go wrong with burgers, beer & a rooftop patio!