Toronto’s culinary scene is about to get a major upgrade. Nobu, the globally renowned restaurant backed by Robert De Niro, is set to open its doors on August 6. The excitement has been palpable, and now, the wait is almost over. Today, the reservation link for Nobu Toronto goes live, giving food enthusiasts a chance to secure their spot at the most anticipated restaurant opening of the year.
The restaurant’s interior, conceived by Toronto-based Studio Munge, features a blend of Japanese-inspired concepts and Canadian artisanship. The resto-bar spans 10,000 square feet across two levels and features 278 seats.
Diners will be welcomed by a sleek bar and lounge, two private dining rooms, a sushi bar and an outdoor terrace.
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The bar and lounge, accessible at street level, boast 57 seats in an invitingly dark vibe. A stunning 28-foot bronze chainmail Lasvit chandelier hangs from the mezzanine, resembling the folds of a Japanese kimono. Warmly lit pillars enhance the two-storey bar’s lofty atmosphere.
After sipping on a signature lychee martini or oni negroni, guests can head upstairs to the mezzanine level, which features a 20-seat sake bar and an intimate outdoor terrace reminiscent of a serene Japanese garden. The bar sports a chic blue and white palette with a hand-applied plaster finish, artfully curving across the layered ceiling.
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When it’s time for dinner, guests can proceed to the 140-seat courtyard dining room on the second level, adorned with a porcelain art installation created by Canadian ceramic artist Andrea Braescu. The installation depicts a Japanese ginkgo tree, revered as a “living fossil,” symbolizing peace, hope and longevity.
For a more discrete experience, the restaurant boasts a 10-seat private tasting room decked out in dark cherry wood and an intimate 20-seat dining room hidden behind the cascading chandelier. This room, enclosed in bronze-tinted glass, offers a peek at the bar below.
Also on the second level is an 11-seat sushi bar, where guests can sample delicious creations while interacting with the chefs.
As for the menu, patrons can expect local perspectives on the signature Nobu experience. Executive chef Alex Tzatzos showcases new dishes celebrating Toronto’s multicultural food scene, alongside iconic Japanese cuisine influenced by chef Nobu’s travels across South America. Highlights include dishes like black cod miso, yellowtail sashimi with jalapeno and rock shrimp tempura.
As always, service will be infused with omotenashi — the Japanese spirit of hospitality.
Nobu’s reservation link will go live later today for bookings starting on Tuesday, August 6.
