George

What is George? Housed in a restored 1850s chocolate factory at 111 Queen Street East, George has stood as a bastion of Toronto fine dining since 2003. Spearheaded by award-winning Executive Chef Lorenzo Loseto, the space combines exposed brick, wrought iron, and contemporary art with a secluded, ivy-draped courtyard patio that feels miles removed from the Queen East traffic. The multi-room venue also anchors the Verity complex and features an adjoining cocktail speakeasy, Secrette.

George Menu & What to Order Loseto's culinary philosophy centers on seasonal tasting menus where dining companions are often served complementary variations rather than identical plates. Standouts include the crisp potato-wrapped tuna with peppercorn mayo, delicately seared black cod, and rich duck confit accented by bright fruit and vegetable reductions. Plant-based and vegetarian diners receive equal artistry on dedicated tasting menus, while dessert invariably peaks with Loseto’s artisanal Alberobello gelato—honed through his classical training in Bologna.

Know Before You Go Dinner reservations via OpenTable are essential well in advance, particularly if you are angling for a table on the courtyard patio during warmer months. George is open for lunch Wednesday through Friday and dinner Tuesday through Saturday, remaining closed on Sundays and Mondays. Transit access is effortless via the 501 Queen streetcar or a short walk from Queen subway station, with paid underground parking available nearby on Dalhousie Street.