May is almost here and since the weather is sure to get better, that means it’s the perfect month to enjoy new restaurants and bars in Toronto. And believe us, there are tons of ’em! These restaurants are better to serve you with their best menu items. We’ve compiled a list of new restaurants and bars in Toronto and you’ll want to try them all.

Whether you’re looking for authentic cuisines or looking for your new go-to spot for light bites and drinks, we’ve got a list for you. These new Toronto restaurants can’t be missed!

Here are a few new restaurants and bars to try in Toronto, this May:

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Azura

 

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Brand new to the Danforth neighbourhood, Azura offers a Chef’s Choice blind tasting menu concept. Guests will enjoy “a multisensory experience with a selection of Mediterranean-inspired dishes composed of seasonal and locally-sourced ingredients,” according to the restaurant.

When: Tuesday to  Saturday from 5 PM to late
Where: 162 Danforth Ave

La Plume


The latest French-inspired restaurant in Toronto, La Plume transports guests to the South of France through its menu offerings. Guests also have the chance to enjoy a vibrant nightlife inside its tucked-away boudoir-inspired speakeasy – behind a washroom stall.

When: Hours can be found here. Bonne Nuit – Thursday from 6 PM to 1 AM, Friday & Saturday from 6 PM to 2 AM
Where: 453 Wellington St West

The Dorset

 

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The Dorest offers a taste and feel of the southwest English coast through its menu and its exciting all-season terrace.

This is Oliver & Bonacini’s latest addition, following the opening of the recent La Plume.

When: Tuesday to Sundays (lunch and dinner)
Where: The Well – 457 Wellington Street W

Lobster Boil Seafood House


“Guests can expect a culinary experience that promises to satisfy seafood lovers and food enthusiasts alike,” shares the restaurant.

“From succulent lobsters and shrimp to tender crab legs and flavorful clams, every ingredient is handpicked to ensure unparalleled freshness and taste.”

When: Every day from 11:30 AM to 10 PM
Where: 180 Steeles Avenue W

EDNA + VITA

 

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Toronto’s newest upscale Italian cuisine offers a communal style of dining, inspired by the “Italian way of living and warm, inviting hospitality.” Whether you’re sharing an Assaggini board or ordering a mix of different small pasta plates, you’re sure in for a treat once the space officially opens.

When: Opening April 26th, 2024
Where: 77 Adelaide St W

Happy eating!!!