Summerlicious has arrived in Old Town Toronto and your favourite restaurants are serving up hot 3-course price fixed meals starting at $27, July 5th-21st. Check out the menus below and hit up an old favourite, or try something new.

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Amano Trattoria

9 Church St / 647-349-7297 / Cuisine: Italian / Accessible

Amano Trattoria offers a culinary journey in a sophisticated and elegant setting where guests’ experience, exceptional food, and true hospitality are the top priority. Enjoy classic and modern flavours inspired by Chef Michael Angeloni’s Italian heritage alongside a curated wine list, fully stocked cocktail bar and surrounded by friends and family.

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$55 Dinner, Plus taxes and gratuity

Appetizers
Tuna Crudo: Torched tuna, tomato water vinaigrette, cured tomato, basil & coriander
Beef Carpaccio: Pickled beech mushrooms, hazelnut emulsion, lemon, parmigiano, greens
Mizuna Sunflower “Caesar”: Mizuna, arugula, red watercress, parmigiano fried croutons, sunflower caesar dressing

Main Dishes
Grilled Branzino: Charred rapini & caulini, olive sauce, parsley bagna cauda, bomba
Slow Roasted Porchetta: Prosciutto stuffed pork belly, chicharron, bomba rapini & caulini, potatoes, salsa verde
24 Hour Short Rib: Braised beef short rib, risotto milanese, brown butter gremolata

Desserts
Nonna’s Tiramisu: Savoiardi cookie, espresso, marsala zabaione, shaved chocolate
Chocolate Chip Cannoli: Ricotta filling, candied hazelnuts, pretzels (2pcs)
Blueberry Cheesecake: Speculoos, wild blueberry compote, fresh thyme, lime

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Bar Notte

11 Church St / 647-349-7297 / Cuisine: Italian / Accessible

Located in the heart of Old Town, Bar Notte offers up a distinctly Italian-inspired restaurant, pizza, and cocktail bar experience. Alive with energy and serving up the vibes and snacks until late, dive in, and let your night unfold at Bar Notte.

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$25 Dinner, Plus taxes and gratuity

Appetizer
Provolone & Pear Arancino: Crispy pancetta, burnt honey, rosemary (2pc)
Albacore Tuna Taco: Fermented rutabaga shell, nduja, shallot (2pc)
Tuscan Crostini: Chicken liver mousse, treviso jam, herbs (2pc)

Main Dish
Each guest will receive a side Mizuna Caesar Salad served with their Pinsa

Veggie Delight Pinsa: Green pepper, mushroom, tomatoes, fior di latte
Rosso Roni Pinsa: Grande rosso pepperoni, smoked provolone, hot honey
Crazy Calabrese Pinsa: Soppressata, black olives, arugula, hot honey
Truffle Shrooms Pinsa: Yukon gold potato, taleggio cheese, truffle honey, roasted garlic
Hot Hawaiian Pinsa: Mortadella, fontina cheese, marinated pineapple, mint, chili

Dessert
Chocolate Chip Cannolo: Ricotta filling, candied hazelnuts, pretzels
Tiramisu: Savoiardi cookie, espresso, mascarpone, marsala
Blueberry Cheesecake: Speculoos, wild blueberry compote, fresh thyme, lime

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Biagio Ristorante

155 King St E / 416-366-4040 / Cuisine: Italian / Accessible

Located in Toronto’s beautiful and historic St. Lawrence Hall, Biagio Ristorante has been serving authentic, classic northern Italian cuisine and an extensive array of wines since 1989. Enjoy an elegant dinner in the gorgeous dining room or on the intimate garden patio with gas lamp posts, welcomed by knowledgeable and experienced staff.

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$48 Lunch, Plus taxes and gratuity

Appetizer
Soup of the Day: Hot or cold
Insalata Estiva: Italian-style coleslaw with carrots, peas, potatoes, pickles, hard-boiled eggs, and mayonnaise (Vegetarian/ Gluten Free)
Calamari alla Griglia: Grilled calamari on a bed of arugula with capers, olives, white wine sauce

Main Dish
Agnolotti di Gamberi: Shrimp stuffed agnolotti in a saffron cream sauce, garnished with lemon zest
Risotto agli Asparagi: Risotto with fresh asparagus (Vegetarian / Gluten Free)
Vitello al Limone e Capperi: Veal scaloppine in a lemon caper sauce

Dessert
Tiramisu: Lady finger cookies, espresso, and mascarpone cream (Vegetarian)
Panna Cotta: Limoncello flavoured panna cotta (Gluten Free)
Gelato Italiano: One scoop from daily selection (Vegetarian / Gluten Free)

$65 Dinner, Plus taxes and gratuity

Appetizer
SOUP OF THE DAY: hot & cold
Carpaccio di Polpo: Octopus carpaccio drizzled with lemon and extra virgin olive oil (Gluten Free)
Insalata alla Siciliana: Fennel, orange, and red onion salad with lemon and extra virgin olive oil dressing (Vegetarian / Vegan / Gluten Free)

Main Dish
Tagliata di Manzo: Sliced 10oz sirloin steak topped with asiago cheese and arugula with red wine sauce (Gluten Free)
Gamberoni alla Griglia: Grilled jumbo shrimp with white wine lemon sauce (Gluten Free)
Calamarata d’ Estate: Calamarata pasta with cream of peas, cherry tomatoes, and burrata cheese (Vegetarian)

Dessert
Tiramisu: Lady finger cookies, espresso, and mascarpone cream (Vegetarian)
Panna Cotta: Limoncello flavoured panna cotta (Gluten Free)
Gelato Italiano: One scoop from daily selection (Vegetarian / Gluten Free)

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Cantina Mercatto

20 Wellington St E / 416-304-0781 / Cuisine: Italian / Accessible

Cantina Mercatto reinvents the underground wine cellar, inspired by sprawling vineyards and coastal Italian resorts. Cantina’s menu speaks to the continued evolution of both the traditional and familiar, paired with creative libations, classic cocktails and a curated mix of flowing wines.

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$41 Lunch, Plus taxes and gratuity

Appetizer
Baby Gem Caesar: Double-smoked bacon, grana padano, croutons
Insalata Verde: Brown butter pine nuts, sherry thyme vinaigrette (Vegetarian)
Grilled Calamari: Chickpea panelle, tomato, olive, caper, chili

Main Dish
Margherita Pizza: Bianco DiNapoli tomato, fior di latte, basil (Vegetarian)
Cavatelli: Double-smoked bacon, roasted shallots, corn sugo, pea tendrils
Linguine di Mare: Shrimp, calamari, PEI mussels, spicy pilacca, pangrattato

Dessert
Tiramisu: Italian cookies, espresso, mascarpone (Vegetarian)
Cannolo: Pistachio crema pasticcera, lime white chocolate (Vegetarian)
Gelato & Sorbetto: Oat & sesame florentine (Vegetarian)

$55 Dinner, Plus taxes and gratuity

Appetizer
Baby Gem Caesar: Double-smoked bacon, grana padano, croutons
Oysters: East coast, cocktail & hot sauces
Grilled Calamari: Chickpea panelle, tomato, olive, caper, chili

Main Dish
Shrimp Salad: Farro, apple, crispy brussels sprouts, charred red pepper, crema verde
Pasta alla Norma: Mezze rigatoni, roasted eggplant, Bianco DiNapoli tomato, ricotta salata (Vegetarian)
Wild Boar Pizza: Bianco DiNapoli tomato, provolone, shepherd peppers, oregano

Dessert
Tiramisu: Italian cookies, espresso, mascarpone (Vegetarian)
Cannolo: cherry crema pasticcera, candied walnuts (Vegetarian)
Flourless Chocolate Cake: almond, caramel, whipped cream (Vegetarian)

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Hothouse Restaurant & Bar

35 Church St / 416-366-7800 / Cuisine: American, comfort food, Italian / Accessible

Located in the historic St. Lawrence neighbourhood, Hothouse Restaurant & Bar is situated amongst many of the city’s iconic landmarks and entertainment hotspots, offering delicious food made from scratch with the freshest ingredients, and great hospitality.

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$34 Lunch, Plus taxes and gratuity

Appetizer
Salt Cod Fritters: Salt cod, potato, with Trinidadian pepper sauce (Gluten Free)
Grenadian Pea Soup: Pigeon peas, green banana, cassava, salted beef (Gluten Free)
Pholourie: Fried split pea balls served with mango anchar (Vegetarian / Vegan)

Main Dish:
Jerk Chicken Sandwich: Chopped jerk chicken on a coconut bun with pineapple, pico de gallo and plantain chips
Ackee and Saltfish: Served with provisions and dumplings
Curry Vegetables: Zucchini, carrot, cauliflower, okra, mushrooms, in a trini curry sauce, with coconut rice and grilled naan (Vegetarian / Vegan/ Gluten Free)

Dessert
Rum Cake: Dried fruits soaked in rum black cake with cherry compote (Vegetarian)
Plantain Bread: Sweet bread with coconut chantilly and rum-soaked raisin puree (Vegetarian/Vegan/Gluten Free)
Banjan Cream: Whipped cream and yogurt dessert with caramelized plantain and muscovado sugar

$45 Dinner, Plus taxes and gratuity

Main Dish
Red Snapper Escovitch: Capsicum peppers, rice and peas, roasted plantain (Gluten Free)
Oil Down: Grenadian stew with chicken, mackerel, provisions, okra, coconut milk
Trinidadian Oxtail Pappardelle: Slow braised oxtail, fresh pappardelle, cherry tomatoes, butternut squash, spinach
Curry Vegetables: Zucchini, carrot, cauliflower, okra, mushrooms, in a trini curry sauce, with coconut rice and grilled naan (Vegetarian / Vegan/ Gluten Free)

Dessert
Rum Cake: Dried fruits soaked in rum black cake with cherry compote (Vegetarian)
Plantain Bread: Sweet bread with coconut chantilly and rum-soaked raisin puree (Vegetarian/Vegan/Gluten Free)
Banjan Cream: Whipped cream and yogurt dessert with caramelized plantain and muscovado sugar

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Mengrai Thai Restaurant

82 Ontario St / 416-840-2754 / Cuisine: Thai

Mengrai is the award-winning Thai restaurant by Iron Chef winner Chef Sasi who creates authentic gourmet Thai cuisine served in a charming former beer brewery warehouse.

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$35 Dinner, Plus taxes and gratuity

Appetizer
Golden Flower with Chicken Piccalillis: crispy pastry filled with sweet bell pepper coulis, soy, garlic, topped with roasted scallions
Coconut Shrimp: crusted with panko (gluten free substitution: Taro Yam Shrimp Roll)
Green Mango Salad: sweet soy, onion, bell peppers, chili flakes with side of peanut topping (Vegetarian / Vegan / Gluten Free)
Golden Flower with Tofu Piccalillis: crispy pastry filled with sweet bell pepper coulis, soy, garlic, topped with roasted scallions
Bangkok Vegetable Dumpling: filled with mixed vegetables, garlic (Vegetarian / Vegan)

Main Dish
#54 Red Curry Chicken with Pineapple & Lychee: a must try signature dish from Iron Chef Champion chef Sasi, served with side steamed jasmine rice (can be made vegan with tofu) (Vegan / Gluten Free)
Filet Striped Bass with Tamarind Coconut Sauce: served with steamed Asian greens, garlic, and side steamed jasmine rice
Basil Chicken: wok fried with vegetables and served with side steamed jasmine rice (ask for gluten free option)
Vegetable Pad Thai Noodles: popular street styled original pad thai, side of crushed peanuts – choice of vegetable or chicken (Vegetarian / Vegan / Gluten Free)
Vegetarian Delight with Tibetan Bai Ling Mushroom: popular vegan wok fry dish, served with side steamed jasmine rice (ask for gluten free option) (Vegetarian / Vegan / Gluten Free)
Green Curry with Tofu: curry coconut sauce, eggplant, baby corn, bamboo shoot, served with side steamed jasmine rice (Vegetarian / Vegan / Gluten Free)

Dessert
Thai Mango Sticky Rice: sweet coconut rice with fresh mango (Vegetarian / Vegan / Gluten Free)
Pandan Coconut Cupcake: A great combination of pandan and coconut that melts in your mouth
Vegan Mango Cheesecake: made with cashew & arrowroot (Vegetarian / Vegan / Gluten Free)

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Nami Japanese Restaurant

55 Adelaide St E / 416-362-7373 / Cuisine: Japanese

Located in the downtown core and operating since 1984, Nami is Toronto’s oldest and well known Japanese restaurant. Walking through the front doors of Nami is like taking a trip to Kyoto.

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$55 Lunch, Plus taxes and gratuity

Appetizer (All appetizers are served with miso soup)
Sashimi: Five pieces of sashimi (Gluten Free)
Tempura: Choice of mixed tempura (two pieces of shrimp tempura and three pieces of vegetable tempura) or three pieces of shrimp tempura or six pieces of vegetable tempura
Tofu Salad: Tofu, seaweed and mixed green salad with chef’s special dressing (Vegetarian / Gluten Free)
Oysters: Three pieces of fresh oysters served with lemon, ponzu sauce and garnish (Gluten Free)

Main Dish
Assorted Sushi (8 pieces): One piece each of akami, hamachi, and salmon, and five other pieces of chef’s choice (ingredients decided based on the arrival of seafood from Japan and locally) (Gluten Free)
Bara Chirashi: Small pieces of mixed sashimi on a bed of sushi rice (ingredients decided based on the arrival of seafood from Japan and locally) (Gluten Free)
Gindara Saikyo-Yaki: Grilled black cod marinated in a chef’s saikyo-miso, served with a bowl of steamed rice (Gluten Free)
Unagi Warayaki Don: Kabayaki grilled unagi smoked with wara (Japanese straw), served on steamed white rice
Grilled Salmon: Grilled Atlantic salmon with choice of salt or teriyaki, served with a bowl of steamed rice
Harami Steak: Six ounce of Angus outside skirt steak grilled with Japanese charcoal, served with a bowl of steamed rice (Gluten Free)

Dessert
Miso Cheese Cake
Ice Cream
Fruit (Gluten Free)
Hojicha Mousse (Gluten Free)

$75 Dinner, Plus taxes and gratuity

Appetizer (All appetizers are served with miso soup)
Sashimi: Five pieces of sashimi (two pieces of shima aji, two pieces of tai and one piece of chef’s choice (Gluten Free)
Iwashi Nanban: Deep fried sardine marinated in chef’s sweet vinegar sauce with vegetables
Tempura: Choice of mixed tempura (one piece of shrimp tempura, two pieces of chef’s choice seafood tempura and three pieces of vegetable tempura) or four pieces of shrimp tempura or eight pieces of vegetable tempura
Oysters: Four pieces of fresh oysters served with lemon, ponzu sauce and garnish (Gluten Free)

Main Dish
Sushi (8 pieces): One piece each of shima aji and tai, and six other pieces of chef’s choice (ingredients decided based on the arrival of seafood from Japan and locally) (Gluten Free)
Tachiuo Yuanyaki: Japanese popular summer fish tachiuo scabbard fish marinated in a chef’s yuan sauce (mixture of soy sauce, sake, mirin and citrus fruit) and grilled, served with a bowl of steamed rice
Maguro Don: All different parts of blue fin tuna sashimi on a sushi rice (Gluten Free)
Sushi and Maki: Assorted five pieces of chef’s choice of sushi and four pieces of unagi bbq eel chumaki rolls
Wagyu Steak: Four ounce of Japanese wagyu striploin steak grilled with Japanese charcoal, served with a bowl of steamed rice (Gluten Free)

Dessert

Miso Cheese Cake
Ice Cream
Fruit (Gluten Free)
Hojicha Mousse (Gluten Free)

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The Sultan’s Tent & Cafe Moroc

49 Front St E / 416-961-0601 / Cuisine: French, Moroccan

Located in one of the oldest flat iron buildings in Toronto, steps from the St. Lawrence Market and Berczy Park, The Sultan’s Tent & Café Moroc has been delivering memorable experiences to residents and visitors for over 20 years. The elegant décor partnered with the unique and flavourful menus offer a lush French Moroccan experience, enhanced with nightly belly dancing in lantern-lit tents among jewel-toned pillows.

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