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We had reservations with a group of friends on a Saturday night for 5:30pm and the timing was perfect because this restaurant was incredibly busy as the night wore on - not sure if it was because... Source: Tripadvisor
TOCA offers handcrafted Italian cuisine complemented by seasonal flavours and locally-sourced produce. Located in the heart of Toronto’s Performing Arts & Theatre District, TOCA occupies the mezzanine level of The Ritz-Carlton hotel. TOCA is proud to collaborate with Chef Oliver Glowig, one of Rome’s most celebrated culinary leaders.
A new Brunch experience at TOCA
Exclusive Wine Dinner
Monthly experiences
Explore our exclusive cheese cave, home to some of the most acclaimed cheese varieties in the world.
Set in the bustle of the kitchen, our chef's table offers an engaging atmosphere featuring custom menus and wine pairings.
Our intimate and refined dining room is the perfect setting for small parties, and available for up to 12 guests.
Fall in love with our bright and airy bistro overlooking David Pecaut Square, perfect for parties of up to 30 guests.
Our wine cellar offers a romantic dining experience for special occasions and houses over 500 varieties of Italian and Canadian wines.
Resident artist Jacqueline Poirer hand-paints plates that are showcased throughout TOCA's dining room and has been featured on a variety of publications.
In 2017, the Signorello Estate winery building was tragically destroyed by California wildfires. Now, the family is focused on rebuilding and continuing their tradition of handcrafted, estate grown wine.
4-Course menu prepared by TOCA Partner Chef Oliver Glowig of Rome
with dynamic wine pairings by Signorello Estate, of Napa Valley
Stephanie Power of Signorello Estate will guide through Signorello's stunning selection of wines.
Wednesday, February 20th
6:30 pm
To reserve your spot, please phone us at 416.572.8008 or email info@tocarestaurant.com
TOCA’s temperature-controlled, glass-walled Cheese Cave houses 35 perfectly aged, local and international cheeses.
Join us for our Cheese Cave Event Series, a tasting event to explore the world of cheese and wine with our TOCA Restaurant Chef and our award winning sommelier Lorie O'Sullivan.
Set in the bustle of the kitchen, our Chef's Table offers a highly engaging dining atmosphere for up to 10 guests. Offering custom menus and wine pairings, Chef's Table parties are invited to sign TOCA's white-tiled kitchen walls. Please phone us for more information on planning your tasting event at +1 416 572 8008
Jacqueline Poirer, Resident Artist at The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto, created the beautiful hand-painted plates that are showcased throughout TOCA's dining room. Jacqueline has been featured on national television and a variety of publications including The Globe & Mail, National Post, Toronto Star, Elle Magazine, Flare Magazine, CTV and Canada AM.
We had reservations with a group of friends on a Saturday night for 5:30pm and the timing was perfect because this restaurant was incredibly busy as the night wore on - not sure if it was because... Source: Tripadvisor
TOCA is a beautiful spot with ample room and seating for patrons. The service is incredible and the atmosphere is just beautiful. This is where you bring friends, business colleagues or a date you... Source: Opentable
We recently attended for Sunday brunch and it was absolutely sumptuous and fantastic. As usual the Ritz is a class act the service, the class ,style the elegance are all unsurpassed. The... Source: Tripadvisor
We had the private dining room because there were ten of us and Marco our server was awesome! For the Ritz you would expect very snooty service but Marco was amazing, filling us up with mimosas... Source: Tripadvisor
I celebrated my birthday here and it was fantastic. We had the private dining room adjacent to buffet. There were so many options for food and there was a omelette station. My guests enjoyed the... Source: Tripadvisor
My boyfriend and I were staying at the Ritz Carlton for 1 night to celebrate our 10 year anniversary. For dinner, my boyfriend made reservations to TOCA. From the very beginning of our experience... Source: Tripadvisor
Toca is the perfect restaurant on your way to a Leafs game! Located only about 8 blocks from Arena, we had an awesome meal of house baked fresh bread, house salads, swordfish, branzino, grilled... Source: Tripadvisor
Impeccable service, good food. We came here for pre-theatre dinner, arriving at 5:45. Hubby had their 4-course menu and I had their Mothers Day prix fixe menu. Standouts were the amuse bouche,... Source: Opentable
We stayed at The Ritz-Carlton and enjoyed breakfast at Toca. The staff was incredible and very attentive. The selection was fresh, tasty and very well presented. The ambiance is wonderful and I... Source: Tripadvisor
Had dinner here on a special wedding anniversary. Have rarely had the level of service and care experienced here. The chef came out to greet us after the meal. We will certainly be back and have... Source: Tripadvisor
Enjoyed a wonderfully prepared dinner with family. Service was impeccable and the sommelier found us a superb Pinot Noir. As this was a special occasion for our daughter, the experience at Toca... Source: Opentable
Had a pre-concert meal. Good service and food was excellent. Give yourself plenty of time to enjoy.
Source: OpentableDo yourself a favor and set aside a few hours, this experience shouldn't be rushed!
Source: OpentableWhat a wonderful dining experience. From our waitress Laurie, to Hanook who took us through the cheese cave and Lee the sommelier, the staff were excellent and the food was absolutely delightful.... Source: Opentable
Went to Toca for a midweek dinner. A stunning venue,delicious and interesting cooked Italian food served with a modern twist and great matching wines. Service was very attentive,warm and made us... Source: Tripadvisor
If you can swing the in Kitchen Experience, I truly recommend it! Our chef picked some amazing dishes for us - made to our taste. The sommelier paired some big, beautiful Cabs. What a great... Source: Tripadvisor
Visited for Sunday brunch on several occasions, but a recent dinner trip which was one of the best meals I've ever had warranted a review. We dined on a Tuesday evening, and were treated to... Source: Tripadvisor
Chef Gaba is the crowning jewel of Toronto. Because of his fantastic food, coming to Toca is one of my very favorite things to do when I am in town.
The chef tasting menu is sure to dazzle.... Source: Yelp
Wonderful experience at brunch. The food was sensational. The staff was phenomenal. The mimosas were heavenly! My family and I will be there frequently. Highly recommended.
Source: OpentableMy experience at the TOCA for brunch was AH-MAZING! No words can describe how lovely it was. The staff was so incredibly friendly and decorated our table to look a little more romantic as my... Source: Opentable
I took my mother out for dinner here, absolutely fantastic food, I was stunned by their decor and their cheese fridge! Kitchen was stunning and the food was amazing
Source: OpentableThis is quite possibly the best Sunday brunch in North America! From the lobster, oysters, massive shrimp and crab claws on the raw bar... Beef Wellington at the carving station, to the... Source: Opentable
I decided to take my fiancé here for her birthday and I'm so glad I did! We both agree it is a fantastic restaurant. The food has so much flavour and the portion sizes were perfect. The ravioli... Source: Opentable
This was the second time in a one week period that we had been back to TOCA before and after after a concert with the TSO, this time after the Elgar Vioin Concerto with James Ehnes as soloist. We... Source: Opentable
One of the best places to "see and be seen" in Toronto, and one of the few places I and my friends go out of the way to make a yearly pilgrimage to.
TOCA is the Toronto Ritz-Carlton's... Source: Yelp
My wife and I had dinner at TOCA to celebrate our first wedding anniversary and every member of the restaurant staff that we dealt with went out of their way to make it a special night for us.... Source: Opentable
Delicious food, italian recipe, huge selection of vines, prefer italian, Amy was very helpfull and tried to explain every recommended dish..
Source: TripadvisorThe signature dish of Ravioli Caprese is a must. The servers know their wine. Servings are just the right size and service is discreet and efficient.
Source: TripadvisorI have dined at TOCA twice and both of my experiences were very pleasant. The ambiance is very relaxed and the food is very fresh. It is a great place to go with friends and family. Despite it... Source: Tripadvisor
Staffs of TOCA extended their welcome as we were escorted to our table. The ambience was good, our server was world class and accommodating. $79 per head may not be every body's brunch, it's all... Source: Tripadvisor
Overall experience was great. Great service and food. The ambiance is nice located on the upper level from the lobby
Source: TripadvisorThe food here was great. Good selection of wines. Very intimate but a little noise. Whole lobby is noisy. Had sea bass and this was excellent. Nice fillet and not a bone. Started with a salad... Source: Tripadvisor
Great charcuterie plate! Great service. Anything connected to the Ritz should be expected but waiters were above and beyond. Wonderful veal with a 2008 armilla
Source: TripadvisorNot sure why I've never eaten here before as it has apparently been open for 5 years but ate here for the first time and had an amazing dinner. Foie Gros was amazing as everyone has noted, risotto... Source: Opentable
Okay simply one of the best!
You can have a private dining table with a tasting menu or you can come with a friend or if you want a group of business associates it will be absolutely great.... Source: Tripadvisor
My parents took our daughter to Toca after the Nutcracker performance. We were very pleased to see how gracefully they treated our daughter aged 6 . The sliders and branzino were amazing and very... Source: Tripadvisor
Attentive service, a great menu selection and wonderful ambience combined to provide my wife and I with an excellent dining experience. Highly recommended, especially if staying at the... Source: Tripadvisor
My friends and I had breakfast at Toca every morning on our recent stay at the Ritz. It was the usual exceptional Ritz service along with really good food. The eggs Benedict were fantastic. The... Source: Tripadvisor
We really enjoyed this restaurant. The food was excellent and the wine list vast. Our waitress was very helpful and patient as we were in no hurry. For being in a large hotel the TOCA was... Source: Tripadvisor
I came here for brunch with my gf for our anniversary and this place did not disappoint! I was told by friends that it was seafood heaven and they were not wrong. Lobsters, oysters, crab claws,... Source: Yelp
If you want to witness a restaurant team working together like a well rehearsed ballet to serve some of the most delicious meals in Canada, I strongly encourage a visit to TOCA.
Source: OpentableI came here for Sunday brunch with a friend for her bachelorette day. I loved the variety they had as it was all you can eat. When I mean all you can eat I mean unlimited oysters, lobster tails,... Source: Yelp
We booked this restaurant with the intention of going to the Blue Jay game immediately after. The location was perfect and with the Ritz Carlton name, we figured you couldn't go wrong. The service... Source: Opentable
Great service and great food. It's almost like an Italian twist on a steakhouse. Very creative appetizers and entrees. They found a way to make the typical filet mignon much more interesting.... Source: Tripadvisor
From trattorias serving classic Italian comfort food to enotecas with outstanding wine offerings, our 100 Best Italian Restaurants list highlights the diversity of Italian cuisine across Canada. The list of honourees is based on an analysis of 515,000+ reviews of more than 2,000 restaurants across the country – all submitted by verified OpenTable diners.
READ MOREFor Canada's 150th birthday celebration, they've added some amazing experiences to their calendar.
READ MORELocated inside the Ritz-Carlton Toronto is a chic restaurant specializing in Italian cuisine, called TOCA.
READ MORERestaurateurs across the globe seek ways to make their eateries the most exquisite; for TOCA, at The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto, cheese is the answer to "experiential dining."
READ MOREChef and Fromager Jitin Gaba offers his tips on making a stand out cheese platter for your next party.
READ MOREChef Jitin Gaba of Toca restaurant demos some tasty ideas for Father's Day.
READ MOREWe interview some of the most talented up-and-coming Sommeliers in Ontario.
READ MOREStart with housemade pastas (we love the ravioli) before moving on to hearty dishes like bread-crusted black cod, braised lamb shank or filet mignon in onion cream with shallot and bacon.
READ MOREThe Ritz-Carlton, Toronto is celebrating its appearance on the 2016 Forbes Travel Guide's five-star ratings list, as well as its fifth anniversary in the city, with five experiences you'll only find at the luxury downtown property.
READ MOREPremier handcrafted Italian restaurant TOCA, is sharing its passion for artisanal cheeses with a new event series centered around its exclusive Cheese Cave.
READ MORE"Some of my best days ever have included cheese and wine and I am glad I can now add my evening at a TOCA Cheese Cave Event to this list."
READ MORE"Italian eatery TOCA is hosting wine and cheese pairing workshops that centres around their exclusive cheese cave."
READ MORE"The first thing I look for when I'm selecting a cheese for TOCA is, of course, the taste; after that I look for the story. Every cheese has to have a unique quality or story to tell — that's what excites me the most and I love to share that with my guests," said head chef Jitin Gaba
READ MOREYou would never guess but nestled on the second floor of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Toronto is one of the cities most charming, Italian restaurants.
READ MORETue, Aug 11: Chef Jitin Gaba showcases the top five cool salads for a warm summer night.
READ MORE"Fred Morin looked out at the gravel driveway and asphalt lane..."
READ MORE"It's time to start getting excited about fall. And there's no better way than our#FallMenuWatch series..."
READ MORE"It was nice, so close to TIFF, to get the real star treatment. That's what TOCA is all about..."
READ MORE"On the heels of the star-studded Toronto International Film Festival in early September, The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto made an industry-rattling announcement..."
READ MORE"Toronto's restaurant scene is vast and plentiful, with thousands of eateries spread across the city..."
READ MORE"TRIFLING WITH TRUFFLES: From Nov. 24 to 29, chef Oliver Glowig welcomes fellow Michelin-starred chef Domenico Iavarone..."
READ MORE+1 416 572 8008
Contact us: info@tocarestaurant.com
Restaurant Chef: Daniele.Trivero@ritzcarlton.com
Opening Hours:
Breakfast
Buffet
Monday to Friday: 6:30am – 10:30am
Saturday to Sunday: 7:00am – 10:30am
À la carte
Monday to Friday 6:30 am – 11:00 am
Saturday to Sunday 7:00 am – 11:00 am
Lunch
Monday to Friday: 11:30am – 2:30pm
Brunch
Saturday (Buffet)
12:00pm – 2:00pm
Sunday (Buffet):
First Seating: 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Second Seating: 2:30pm – 4:30pm
Dinner
Monday to Saturday: 5:00pm – 10:00pm
Sunday: 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Restaurant Manager: Jan.Stoeckmann@ritzcarlton.com
Reduced Valet rate of $15 offered to TOCA guests
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