❄️ GTA Eats: Winterlicious 2026 – Toronto’s Culinary Celebration Returns With 240+ Prix Fixe Menus

From upscale tasting rooms to cozy local favourites, the city’s top restaurants are ready to serve a season of flavour, culture, and connection.

Filet steak entrée plated for Winterlicious 2026 prix fixe menus at participating Toronto restaurants.
A perfectly seared filet steak plated with seasonal sides, showcasing the elevated dining experiences available during Winterlicious 2026 at participating Toronto restaurants. (image source: City of Toronto)

Winterlicious 2026 Brings 240+ Prix Fixe Menus to Toronto Restaurants

TORONTO — One of Toronto’s most anticipated annual food festivals is back. Winterlicious 2026 kicks off on Friday, January 30, and runs through Thursday, February 12, offering a delicious excuse to explore the city’s vibrant dining scene.

This year’s event features more than 240 restaurants across Toronto, each serving curated three-course prix fixe menus at lunch and dinner — with prices ranging from $20 to $55 for lunch, and $25 to $75 for dinner. Whether you’re returning to a trusted classic or trying something new, Winterlicious is a rare chance to savour the city at exceptional value.


What Makes Winterlicious Special?

Launched in 2003 by the City of Toronto, the Winterlicious and Summerlicious programs were created to support local restaurants during slower periods — and have since generated more than $353 million in economic activity while serving over eight million meals.

For diners, it’s more than just a deal — it’s an invitation to explore global cuisine, discover new neighbourhoods, and support local chefs who bring their culinary vision to life.


Restaurants, Menus & Reservations

From fine dining to hidden gems, this year’s restaurant lineup spans every corner of the city and every palate. Some early highlights include:

  • Soula’s Modern Greek Cuisine – Mediterranean favourites and seafood served in a warm, rustic setting

  • SugarKane Restaurant – Caribbean and Southern comfort food with vegan and gluten-free options

  • Papyrus – A modern Egyptian kitchen with rich Middle Eastern flavours

  • Il Fornello Danforth – Wood-fired Italian classics, including vegan and vegetarian fare

  • Tapas at Embrujo – Spanish small plates, sangria, and flamenco vibes

Visit the official list of participating restaurants and menus at:
🔗 toronto.ca/winterlicious

Reservations are strongly recommended — and many popular spots book out quickly.


The Heart of Toronto’s Food Scene

Winterlicious isn’t just a seasonal event — it’s a celebration of what makes Toronto’s food culture so dynamic: its people. From newcomers to veteran chefs, the event spotlights the flavours that tell the story of this city.

Backed by sponsors like S.Pellegrino and media partners CP24, Toronto Star, CHUM 104.5, and Virgin Radio 99.9, Winterlicious offers a culinary stage worthy of Canada’s largest city.

Whether you’re planning a romantic night out, a weekday lunch date, or a weekend food tour, now is the time to book your table.


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About Alwin Marshall-Squire 15647 Articles
Alwin Marshall-Squire is the Editor-in-Chief of S-Q Publications Inc., overseeing editorial strategy for GTA Weekly, GTA Today, and Vision Newspaper. He leads the publications’ mission to deliver bold, original journalism focused on the people and communities of the Greater Toronto Area, Canada, and the global Caribbean diaspora. Also writes for GTA Weekly and GTA Today.

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