Vela Toronto

Restaurant · Waterfront Communities-The Island

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"Open for: Lunch and dinnerPrice range: $$$With its cascading, sculptural lights, Vela’s modernist space imparts a sultry ambience to every meal. The restaurant is an unabashed show pony, but it has substance behind its style. The cuisine is intentionally impossible to pigeonhole. Chef Marvin Palomo’s Moroccan octopus pulsates with a sweet-savory interplay of tamari and togarashi, while the Hokkaido scallops in the crudo act as buttery vessels for nam jim (Thai chile sauce), salty bubbles of trout roe, and cooling cucumber. Don’t miss the award-winning drinks menu, including the Atomic Cocktail, a favorite sipper featuring a healthy swig of Cognac, fino and oloroso sherries, and sparkling wine.Best for: Brunch at Vela is a gem, especially the salmon towers and caviar service. It’s also easier to land a reservation for daytime dining than at night." - Tiffany Leigh

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90 Portland St, Toronto, ON M5V 2N2, Canada Get directions

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