Toronto Life’s Best Restaurants 2025: The City’s Ultimate Food & Drink Event Returns May 12

Toronto Life’s Best Restaurants event is back for its ninth edition, bringing together an exciting food and drink experience that showcases the city’s top dining destinations. This one-night-only opportunity to indulge in the best of Toronto’s culinary scene will take place Monday, May 12, 2025, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Evergreen Brick Works in Toronto.

Presented by Uber Eats, this exclusive event offers guests the chance to taste signature dishes from the city’s hottest restaurants, all featured in Toronto Life’s June “Where to Eat Now” issue.

“We’re thrilled to bring back Toronto Life’s Best Restaurants for another incredible year,” says Chantal Roy, SJC’s Director of Brand Experiences. “This event is a must-attend for food lovers who want to experience the very best of the city’s dining scene—all in one unforgettable evening.”

What to Expect at Toronto Life’s Best Restaurants 2025:

• An unlimited tasting experience featuring Toronto’s hottest restaurants.
• A diverse range of culinary creations under one roof.
• Top-shelf cocktails and premium wines from renowned brands.
• An electric atmosphere featuring Toronto’s top chefs, industry insiders, and fellow culinary fans.

New This Year: The Stella Artois Perfect Serve Awards

As part of this year's Toronto Life’s Best Restaurants event, TL Insiders are invited to kick off the night in VIP style with the Stella Artois Perfect Serve Awards. Top bartenders from across Canada will go head-to-head in a live competition, showing off their Stella Perfect Serve skills in front of an energetic crowd.

Secure Your Spot – Early-Bird Tickets On Sale Now

Early-bird pricing: $135 per ticket (plus service charges and HST); includes all food and drinks during the event. Available for a limited time only. Purchase here: Early Bird Tickets.

Exclusive VIP access: $150 per ticket (plus service charges and HST); includes early entry to Best Restaurants, exclusive access to the Stella Artois Perfect Serve Awards with complimentary food, beverage and Stella Artois chalice with custom engraving. VIP ticket deadline is today. Purchase here.

Sponsorship Opportunities:

Toronto Life’s Best Restaurants offers brands an exclusive opportunity to connect with hundreds of engaged culinary enthusiasts and decision makers. Sponsors receive prominent brand exposure, media coverage and unique on-site activation opportunities.

For sponsorship inquiries, please contact: Jason Maghanoy, Publisher, Toronto Life: jason.maghanoy@stjoseph.com.

For a taste of what’s to come, see photos below and visit torontolife.com for all the highlights from last year’s event, which featured 24 standout restaurants and welcomed over 1,000 guests.

‍About Toronto Life‍

Toronto Life is the destination for people who care about Toronto, the country’s most vibrant city, and want to get the most out of it. The magazine provides insight into the personalities and events that shape the landscape and helps readers make smart choices about everything from restaurants to shopping to real estate to culture. Through in-depth reporting, intelligent analysis and quality writing, Toronto Life offers an exciting, essential and entertaining guide to life in the city. For more on the magazine, visit torontolife.com and follow on X and TikTok. Toronto Life is published by SJC Media, Canada’s largest publisher of trusted brands, with a reach of more than 23 million Canadians. Visit stjoseph.com to learn more.

‍For media inquiries including obtaining a media pass to cover the event, contact Marta Tsimicalis, Director of Communications: marta.tsimicalis@stjoseph.com.