Toronto restaurants open on New Year's Day

Barberian's Steak House

In 1959 Harry Barberian started a restaurant to share his enthusiasm for great food, fine wine, and an ambiance that stimulates. His family, staff and friends still work to keep Harry's vision alive and his collections growing. Barberian's Steakhouse hopes that you will take the time to enjoy it when you visit and that they will see you again and again. Many of Barberians' guests comment of how the warmth and friendliness of Barberian's recalls an earlier era. This impression is complimented by the antiques, paintings and artifacts that proudly display throughout the restaurant. The Barberian family has been collecting Canadiana for over 50 years. Like great food, it is their passion.

Café Boulud

World-renowned Chef and Restauranteur Daniel Boulud's first Toronto restaurant is located in the Four Seasons Hotel, right in the heart of the chic shopping district of Yorkville, The french menu offers both classic and modern dishes French dishes with global influences throughout. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch are available in a chic, cozy comfortable, elevated setting and various seating areas.

Sneaky Dee's

Sneaky Dee's is a Toronto institution, best known for the bands that played there during Toronto's last music heyday in the late 1970s. Today it continues to be a popular place for both veteran and up-and-coming acts who play in the up-stairs room. The menu has a strong Mexican flavour, plus the usual pub fare and a good selection of beers on tap.

Sotto Sotto Ristorante

Sotto Sotto brings the romance of Italy to the heart of Toronto. Guests are captivated by its enchanting atmosphere, coupled with authentic Italian cuisine and a wide variety of wines. Perfect for a romantic evening by candlelight. Sotto Sotto presents an ideal escape from the ordinary with its inviting décor and delicious Mediterranean dishes. It's no wonder Sotto Sotto attracts so many celebrities. Reservations by phone only.

Southern Accent

Vaticano Italian Restaurant

This elegant Yorkville original is home to true Italian cuisine made from the fresh ingredients.

7 Numbers

Enter this family-run Riverdale operation, where every dish is prepared with love, and savour true Italian food culture in all its culinary glory. Good value is celebrated here, with generous, home-style portions that don’t disappoint. Chef Rosa Marinuzzi updates her menu regularly, changing up this fish dish for this lamb flank, this linguine for this lasagna. The result is a delightful romp through the best of this special cuisine, which can all be ably washed down with a pitcher of 7 Numbers’ excellent sangria. On the last Monday of each month, when the restaurant at Eglinton is usually closed for her one day off, chef Marinuzzi opens wide her kitchen to share her secrets. The $85 Italian cooking fee includes the food, the wine and “a chance to make a mess in a kitchen and not clean it up.”