20 Victoria

Toronto, Canada

From owner Chris White (part of the team behind beloved bistro Brothers Food & Wine, which closed in 2020), 20 Victoria is a diminutive space – capacity hovers around 20 – where minimal decor keeps the focus on chef Julie Hyde’s understated but inventive seasonal cuisine. For the full experience, enjoy a seven-course tasting menu in the main dining room. Expect to see plenty of fresh seafood and vegetables sourced from the coast of Ontario, presented simply, using finessed European techniques (Hyde worked for Alain Ducasse, among others). A few bar tables are free for walk-ins to choose dishes off the a la carte menu. With menus changing depending on what’s available every day, each visit offers a fresh culinary adventure. Go for the food, but stay and return for the warm and welcoming team.

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Location

20 Victoria St., Old Town, Toronto, Ontario, ON M5C 2A1