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DaiLo

CAN$51 and over
Asian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 34 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Hot spot
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 1,374 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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
DaiLo offers a "fantastic dining experience" with its innovative fusion cuisine and exceptional service. Guests rave about the "premium tasting menu," which delivers a "culinary masterpiece" and is "well worth the price." While some reviews note minor issues, most patrons describe DaiLo as one of Toronto's best dining spots.

1,374 Reviews

  1. Preeia

    Toronto

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hands down dinner at DaiLo was one of the best culinary experiences of my life. Food is spectacular, service and hospitality is warm, fun and generous. An absolute must visit and return restaurant. I will be thinking about and remembering this meal for a long time. Standout dishes were the whole fried fish, octopus taco, betel leaf bite, potato with truffle and mushroom pasta. Cocktails are very good as well.

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  2. Duane

    Toronto

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We booked well in advance for a special dinner. They seated us upstairs in an overflow area that looked like a special events space that shouldn’t be used as part of the restaurant. The servers also were not on top of their game. My suggestion is not to have that as part of your restaurant as it ruins what is said to be a well regarded place to go in Toronto.

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  3. Dorothy

    Toronto

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every dish was delicious. The service was superb. The atmosphere was just right. High top seating is comfortable and the food was uniquely satisfying. Dumplings, wonton, octopus tacos and pork hock were my favourites. Lots of good wine choices and cocktails. Would go again on a heartbeat.

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  4. Max

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were excellent! Would recommend the tasting menu

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  5. Jennifer

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was really great we did family style and shared two mains and three sides. The staff was attentive and very friendly. Would definitely be back again!

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  6. Terrance

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner. The egg noodles with white truffle were amazing and service is always top notch.

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  7. Dave

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an amazing dinner at DaiLo! The service was incredibly attentive without being overbearing, and every dish we tried was a hit. Their eggplant + burrata was my favorite - perfect blend of textures and perfectly seasoned.

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  8. Rishi

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent tasting menu, drinks, and ambience with great service

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  9. Einav

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful dining experience! The food was exceptional—each dish was both flavorful and intriguing, offering a delightful culinary adventure. We truly enjoyed sharing and tasting different dishes, which made the experience even more memorable. Highly recommended for anyone looking to enjoy great food.

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  10. Matthew

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went in not knowing much about the place. We got the tasting menu so we could try different things and it turned out to be one of the most enjoyable meals I've ever had. Staff was friendly, knowledgeable and patience. Highly recommend to anyone.

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DaiLo is rated 4.8 stars by 1374 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 34 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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