Discover the restaurants of Summerlicious

Every year, Summerlicious serves up a delectable selection of restaurants offering prix-fixe menus, much to the delight of the city's foodies. But there's more to these places than an attractive three-course lunch or dinner menu. Browse this gallery and follow the links to get the story behind these restos and what inspires their owners.

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“I like to maintain a menu that places great importance on seasonality while keeping things fun and approachable.” - David Lee, chef and owner

Discover the full YP Business Story for Nota Bene.

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“Indian food has a rich and complicated history, and the secret to mastering it is very simple. At The Host it is all about love, patience and passion.” - Sanjeev Sethi, owner and executive chef

Discover the full YP Business Story for 259 Host.

“It is important for people to understand that we serve Iranian food, not Persian food. There is no such thing as Persian food, it is a misnomer.” - Samira Mohyeddin, owner

Discover the full YP Business Story for Banu.

“We’re really relaxed and cozy and on both walls, we have a lot of art. People say when you get in here, you feel like you’re in Paris.” - Nathan Arulappu, owner

Discover the full YP Business Story for Café La Gaffe.

“We want to make sure the guest feels they can navigate the room, wine list and the menu, and feel like they’re not being pushed in any particular corner. It’s really their experience to have, and not ours.” - Michael Steh, executive chef

Discover the full YP Business Story for Colette Grand Café.

“I learned more from street food vendors than from eating at fancy restaurants.” - Hemant Bhagwani, owner

Discover the full YP Business Story for Indian Street Food Co.

“Cabaret to me means there’s a little bit of a learning process, a bit of a talk, and people can learn about the music they’re hearing.” - Sybil Walker, general manager

Discover the full YP Business Story for Jazz Bistro.

“We really do our best to make sure our customers leave happy.” - Sean Gowland, general manager

Discover the full YP Business Story for Le Papillon on Front.

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“We’re extremely passionate about what we do, and we’re not afraid to share that passion.” - Michael Sangregorio, owner

Discover the full YP Business Story for Local Kitchen & Wine Bar.

“My grandmother was famous for the way she made chiles en Nogada. I'm very proud of it. It keeps me close to her.” - Elia Herrera, executive chef

Discover the full YP Business Story for Los Colibris.

“People love our curries. They are the best curries you'll find in the city because there's a little bit of everything. Never boring, always exciting the taste buds.” - Rahi Rahman, manager

Discover the full YP Business Story for Matahari Grill.

“We wanted to open something that’s true to what we grew up with.” - Arturo Anhalt, owner and chef

Discover the full YP Business Story for Milagro Cantina Queen.

“We haven’t really changed much over the past 30 years. We have incorporated a few additions to our menu, but we’ve always wanted to keep it simple and authentic, making sure that quality comes first.” - Jay Yoo, owner

Discover the full YP Business Story for Nami Japanese Restaurant.

“I’m blessed because I work with my wife. She’s the heart and soul of the whole operation.” - Chris Christodoulou, owner

Discover the full YP Business Story for Pan on the Danforth.

“My philosophy is to make yummy food driven by Canadian products.” - Matty Matheson, executive chef

Discover the full YP Business Story for Parts & Labour.

“I looooove Queen West. That's where I got my start in Toronto, at the amazing Drake.” - Anthony Rose, executive chef and owner

Discover the full YP Business Story for Rose and Sons.

“After the fire when we saw how the community was so supportive of our organization, we thought it important that we give back.” - Zoran Kocovski, owner

Discover the full YP Business Story for Sassafraz.

“Tabülè is a place where everyone can eat, whether you eat meat, whether you’re a vegetarian. It accommodates everybody, so I think that’s part of the reason we’re becoming increasingly popular. Also, it’s delicious!” - Diana Sideris, co-owner

Discover the full YP Business Story for Tabülè.

“There’s an incredible amount of fresh seafood that moves through those doors.” Micheal Steh, executive chef

Discover the full YP Business Story for The Chase Fish and Oyster.

“At Monkey Bar & Grill, we offer a fine balance of having fun, but still maintaining elegance and calmness.” - Richard Fox-Revett, owner

Discover the full YP Business Story for The Monkey Bar & Grill.

“I love it here. It’s small and, working together with the owners, we’ve become a family.” - Chris Grainger, head chef

Discover the full YP Business Story for The Rosedale Diner.

“It's a great team – it's all you could ever ask for.” - Jenny Coburn, co-owner

Discover the full YP Business Story for Ufficio.

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“I’ve loved cooking since I was a kid, with my mom.” - Fawzi Kotb, co-owner

Discover the full YP Business Story for Velouté Bistro.