TORONTO – One week into Toronto’s signature dining event and the city is buzzing with food lovers, flavour chasers, and prix-fixe pros. Summerlicious 2025 continues through July 20, and this week, we’re spotlighting another round of standout restaurants that are serving up unforgettable three-course menus at affordable prices.
If you didn’t score a reservation last weekend — don’t worry. There’s still time to indulge in global cuisine from some of Toronto’s most beloved dining rooms and hidden gems.
This Week’s Summerlicious Stars
Here’s a fresh round of can’t-miss restaurants participating in this year’s Summerlicious:
Bosk (Downtown / Shangri-La Hotel)
Modern Canadian cuisine with Asian influences. Think sesame tuna crudo, miso sablefish, and matcha cheesecake — plated to perfection in a 5-star setting.
Bar Bacan (Roncesvalles)
This Argentinian-Venezuelan fusion spot makes the cut — menu features patacón and arepas, with doughnut bite desserts — all under the $25 Summerlicious tier
R&D (Chinatown/Kensington)
The brainchild of MasterChef Canada’s Alvin Leung and Eric Chong, R&D blends bold Asian flavours with urban Toronto attitude. Try the five-spice fried chicken or the soy caramel panna cotta.
Tokyo Grill (North York)
Part of Summerlicious’ $25-and-under lunch/dinner tier, this Japanese bento spot delivers homestyle classics like beef teriyaki and chicken katsu
High Park Brewery (West Toronto)
Also offering Summerlicious menus for $25 or less, perfect for a casual summer meal — think burgers, soft pretzels, or a refreshing summer bowl .
New Week, New Menus
What makes Summerlicious so dynamic is its diversity. From high-end hotel dining to casual neighbourhood favourites, the festival proves Toronto is one of the most deliciously diverse cities in the world.
Prix-fixe menus this year are offered at $20–$55 for lunch and $25–$75 for dinner, with vegetarian, halal, and gluten-free options widely available.
Reservations are strongly recommended — visit toronto.ca/summerlicious for the full list.
Pro Tip: Try More Than One
With the festival halfway through, plan your dining like a mini‑marathon: a casual lunch at Tokyo Grill, then a fine‑dining night at Bosk or R&D. Delicious variety awaits—and you still have eight more days to explore.
📍GTA Eats: Food, Flavour and Culture is your weekly guide to the rich culinary tapestry of the Greater Toronto Area. Published every Saturday in GTA Weekly.
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