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DaiLo

CAN$51 and over
Asian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 26 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Charming
Offering modern Asian cuisine through a la carte and unique multi-course tasting menus by Chef Nick Liu.

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Executive chef: Nick Liu

From the OpenTable editors: From the food to the ambiance, DaiLo is bold and buzzy. Chef-owner Nick Liu blends French cooking techniques with his Chinese heritage to create playful dishes while showcasing serious culinary chops. The hip space attracts a lively crowd for nights that begin with dinner at DaiLo and end at its upstairs cocktail bar, Lopan.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Chinese, Contemporary Asian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (647) 341-8882
  • Website
    http://www.dailoto.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Available
  • Private party facilities
    At DaiLo, we believe eating well is a fundamental part of living well, and how we cook, reflects how we live. Thoughtful and high quality ingredients lead to better lives and more delicious meals. Our New Asian Cuisine is predominantly Chinese fare but it follows the French tradition.
  • Location
    503 College St, Toronto, ON M6G 1A5
  • Neighbourhood
    Little Italy / College St.
  • Cross Street
    College and Bathurst
  • Parking details
    Plenty of parking on Palmerston and College.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine

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What 1,444 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Toronto

    Innovative

Review summary

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DaiLo offers a "truly memorable experience" with its "exceptional" tasting menus that beautifully blend innovative Asian cuisine with "creative" presentations. Guests rave about the "incredible service," especially highlighting the "friendly" and "knowledgeable" staff. The vibrant atmosphere and "deliciously fresh flavors" make it a "must-visit" for culinary enthusiasts.

1,444 Reviews

  1. Lucy

    VIP

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We absolutely loved our dining experience at DaiLo. The food and service was fantastic! Will definitely be returning! I strongly suggest trying the tasting menu, it was delicious !!

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  2. Crystal

    Toronto

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time coming and just blown away by how amazing everything was! From the excellent service to quality ingredients, it was a lovely experience! Can’t wait to make it back again!

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  3. Kate

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Did the premium tasting menu. First time there. The dumplings are a highlight. The main protein course was REALLY underwhelming and disappointing. Portions were even smaller than you’d expect on a tasting menu. Most courses are 1 bite.

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  4. Kaia

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious, and the chicken was especially tender and flavorful. A special shoutout to the dessert—the pear was incredibly fresh and refreshing. The service was absolutely amazing, making for a truly memorable Valentine's Day. Thanks for a wonderful experience!

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  5. Irvin

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Really good tasting menu!

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  6. Lorena

    VIP

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    unreal experience. tasting menu was incredible and service was the best we’ve ever experienced.

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  7. Sam

    VIP

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a really great experience at Dailo. Me and my friends went for Valentine’s Day and got the premium tasting menu, it was everything we expected and more. Absolutely loved and enjoyed every single dish.

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  8. Cindy

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dailo is always delicious but this time we did winterlicious with a group of 4 - the waiter was smart about it and pre-emptively suggested everyone "ordering" a different item, but brought it out in portions enough for everyone, so that we ended up being able to eat the entire menu! Great value! Would definitely do it again.

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  9. Rich

    VIP

    New York City

    22 reviews

    3.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    First time visit for Winterlicious. Our server Nick was extremely helpful and professional. The upstairs felt a bit like an afterthought for those who had been inept. Interesting and tasty cocktails. The Winterlicious menu was a nice sampling of the main menu. Lots of small bites. Loved the lettuce wrap and the trout. Food was beautifully presented and explained. The dumplings lacked a much needed fresh component. The chicken was overcooked. The eggplant was yummy and crisp. The desserts lacked sophistication while being nicely presented. In reflection we had originally booked for the $250 New Years Eve dinner and wondered if that menu would have been more elegant.

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  10. tushita

    VIP

    Toronto

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Really innovative take on upscale Asian cuisine. Enjoyed all the food. Especially the brown butter mushroom dumplings - unreal. Hugo was great :)

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FAQs

DaiLo is rated 4.8 stars by 1444 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 26 times today
Google Map for DaiLo

503 College St, Toronto, ON M6G 1A5

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    College and Bathurst
  • Neighbourhood
    Little Italy / College St.
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Chinese, Contemporary Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Plenty of parking on Palmerston and College.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.dailoto.com/
  • Phone number
    (647) 341-8882
  • Catering
    Available
  • Private party facilities
    At DaiLo, we believe eating well is a fundamental part of living well, and how we cook, reflects how we live. Thoughtful and high quality ingredients lead to better lives and more delicious meals. Our New Asian Cuisine is predominantly Chinese fare but it follows the French tradition.

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