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.

FEATURES + EXPERIENCES

CHEESE CAVE

With 35 perfectly aged local and international cheeses, the TOCA Cheese Cave offers guided tastings led by our in-house cheese expert. TOCA's temperature-controlled, glass-walled Cheese Cave houses some of the most acclaimed cheese varieties in the world.
PRE-THEATRE MENU

Allow TOCA to be a part of your theatre experience. Available daily between 5-6pm, our Pre-Theatre menu offers delicious prix fixe meals of handcrafted Italian cuisine. Please view our menu here.
WINE CELLAR

TOCA’s wine cellar offers a romantic dining experience for special occasions. With over 500 varieties, the wine list focuses on Italian and Canadian labels. TOCA’s house wines are made from grapes grown in Ontario’s Niagara region and Prince Edward County.
PRIVATE DINING

Enclosed by glass and red leather panels, our refined private dining room is perfect for a range of functions, from intimate celebrations to corporate meetings. Seating is available for up to 12 guests.
CHEFS TABLE

Set in the bustle of the kitchen, our Chef's Table offers a highly engaging dining atmosphere. Offering custom menus and wine pairings, Chef's Table parties are invited to sign TOCA's white-tiled kitchen walls.
ART + JACQUELINE

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. View Jacqueline's Insider’s Guide to Toronto’s Art Scene on the Ritz-Carlton YouTube channel here.

GUEST REVIEWS

Fantastic

NazMilan84

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
Amazing breakfast

caymananna

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
Great Food and Wine

Crystallakecoach

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
Sunday Brunch

Mike H.

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
One of Canada's Best

Michael

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: Opentable
Bachelorette Brunch

Sonia C.

I 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
Great service, excellent food.

KPB99

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
Amazing business meal

kingpowder76

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

PRESS + NEWS

FAT GIRL FOOD SQUAD

SIMPLE AND HANDCRAFTED ITALIAN AT TOCA RESTAURANT

You 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.
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GLOBAL NEWS

DELICIOUS SUMMER SALADS

Tue, Aug 11: Chef Jitin Gaba showcases the top five cool salads for a warm summer night.
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THE HUFFINGTON POST

BEST OF CANADIAN FOOD IN 2014

"Fred Morin looked out at the gravel driveway and asphalt lane..."
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DINE.TO

#FALLMENUWATCH WITH TOCA

"It's time to start getting excited about fall. And there's no better way than our#FallMenuWatch series..."
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CITY BITES

LAST NIGHT at TOCA for a taste of the new menu

"It was nice, so close to TIFF, to get the real star treatment. That's what TOCA is all about..."
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FORBES

A Roman Star Chef Revamps A Toronto Restaurant Staple

"On the heels of the star-studded Toronto International Film Festival in early September, The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto made an industry-rattling announcement..."
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PREFERRED MAGAZINE

THE NEW TASTE OF TOCA

"2 Star Michelin Chef, Oliver Glowig Takes TOCA Italian..."
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WHERE.CA

2014 Where to Dine Awards: Toronto’s Best Restaurants, Chosen by You

"Toronto's restaurant scene is vast and plentiful, with thousands of eateries spread across the city..."
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TORONTO SUN

T.O. chefs vie for top honours in Villeroy and Boch Culinary World Cup

"TRIFLING WITH TRUFFLES: From Nov. 24 to 29, chef Oliver Glowig welcomes fellow Michelin-starred chef Domenico Iavarone..."
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