Toronto’s annual celebration of the city’s exceptional restaurants returns this summer. From Friday, July 3 to Sunday, July 19, residents and visitors from around the world can explore Toronto’s diverse culinary scene and treat their tastebuds at more than 240 local restaurants citywide.
Reservations are now open, and diners can book directly with participating restaurants. Reservations are strongly recommended as spots fill quickly. There are more than 30 new participating restaurants this year, including Alobar Downtown, Casa Morales, CKB, El Inka Peruvian Cuisine, Flame Sushi, The Frederick, Ju-Raku, Koh Lipe Scarborough, Melani, Punch, and Tis Two Cities. A complete list of participating restaurants with their menus is available on the City of Toronto’s Summerlicious webpage.
Whether gathering with friends, family, or colleagues, sampling a new style of cuisine in a different neighbourhood, or going for a solo dining experience, Summerlicious brings the perfect opportunity to experience the best of the summer season while supporting Toronto’s vibrant local restaurants and small businesses.
Summerlicious 2026 media partners include CHUM 104.5, CP24, Newstalk 1010, NOW Toronto, Toronto Star and Virgin Radio 99.9.
High-resolution Summerlicious images are available on the City’s media room webpage.
A promotional video is available on the City’s YouTube channel.
About Winterlicious and Summerlicious
Launched in 2003, the Winterlicious and Summerlicious programs were created by the City to support the local restaurant industry during slower business periods. Since then, the programs have served more than eight million meals and generated more than $353 million in economic activity for Toronto restaurants.
Follow Summerlicious on Facebook and Instagram. Follow along or post your own photos using the hashtag #LiciousTO.
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“Every year, Summerlicious celebrates the best of the season, including fresh local food, time with loved ones, and Toronto’s vibrant neighbourhoods in the summer. Book a table at a participating restaurant, explore global flavours across the city, and support the small businesses that make Toronto such a great place to live.”
– Mayor Olivia Chow
“Toronto’s food scene is one of the best in the world, and Summerlicious is a great opportunity to support the local restaurants, chefs and hospitality workers who help make our city so vibrant. Whether you’re revisiting a favourite spot or trying somewhere new, the program offers affordable prix-fixe menus that make it easier to experience the incredible diversity of Toronto’s culinary scene. Summerlicious not only brings people together, it helps drive business, support local jobs and strengthen neighbourhood main streets across our city.”
– Councillor Shelley Carroll (Don Valley North), Mayor’s Economic Development & Culture Champion
Toronto is home to more than three million people whose diversity and experiences make this great city Canada’s leading economic engine and one of the world’s most diverse and livable cities. As an Official Host City for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ and the fourth largest city in North America, Toronto is a global leader in technology, finance, film, music, culture and innovation and climate action, and consistently places at the top of international rankings due to investments championed by its government, residents and businesses. For more information visit the City's website or follow us on X, Instagram or Facebook.