Planta

What is Planta? Taking over the storied former Pangaea space at 1221 Bay Street just north of Bloor, Planta was launched by Chase Hospitality Group in partnership with executive chef David Lee to prove that 100% plant-based cooking could rival any luxury dining room in the city. The soaring, multi-level dining room pairs whitewashed brick and botanical accent walls with plush curved banquettes and a vibrant cocktail bar. It established the blueprint for chic vegan hospitality in Yorkville, drawing neighborhood regulars, corporate lunch tables, and lively weekend groups.

Planta Menu & What to Order Chef Lee applies fine-dining technique to seasonal vegetables, delivering bold, craveable dishes that sidestep generic meat substitutes. Start with the legendary Bang Bang Broccoli tossed in sweet chili and peanut sauce alongside the torched Ahi Watermelon Nigiri, which ingeniously captures the texture of raw tuna. For mains, the wood-fired pizzas with housemade cashew mozzarella and the mushroom-and-lentil Planta Burger remain essential orders, best paired with cold-pressed botanical cocktails like the Herb Your Enthusiasm.

Know Before You Go Reservations are strongly recommended for weekend brunch and prime evening tables, though walk-ins can often find a perch at the cocktail bar. Located steps from Bay subway station, the venue is easily accessible by transit, with nearby paid underground parking at the Manulife Centre (44 Charles St W). The restaurant runs continuously from lunch into late-night dinner service all week long.