TORONTO — Nobu Hospitality, founded by Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro and Meir Teper, has opened the doors to its first Canadian restaurant and bar, Nobu Toronto.
Located in Toronto’s Entertainment District, just one block from Toronto International Film Festival, the public can make dinner reservations for Nobu Toronto’s second level restaurant online through its website, up to one month in advance, or visit Nobu Bar, located street level, now open for walk-in reservations serving a lighter selection of Nobu-style dishes available between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. daily.
Nobu Hospitality celebrates 30 years of excellence and innovation this year with Nobu Toronto, representing the 56th location to join the global portfolio and the first in Canada. The Toronto menu includes signature Japanese dishes such as the black cod miso, yellowtail jalapeno wagyu dumplings, and spicy tuna crispy rice. Nobu Toronto’s executive chef Alex Tzatzos also introduces new dishes including grilled lamb rack with hacho miso, Chilean sea bass with red jalapeno miso, and spring chicken shiro miso with a selection of vegan and vegetarian options.
Guests will also sip on Nobu’s most popular signature cocktails and mocktails such as the lychee and elderflower martini, Nobu old fashioned, and Matsuhisa martini while shaking things up with new Toronto editions such as the 1942 Hinode, Nobu Toronto’s interpretation of a tequila sunrise made with Don Julio 1942 Anejo, and the Midnight in the 6ix, their answer to a traditional Manhattan.
“It’s a tremendous privilege to introduce Nobu to Canada, with Toronto as our inaugural location — a city celebrated for its rich culinary scene and cultural diversity,” says Matsuhisa. “What makes Nobu Toronto very unique is being surrounded by so many multicultural neighbourhoods which respect one another. We’re excited to offer our signature dishes and thoughtful hospitality to the residents and visitors of Nobu Toronto, who deeply appreciate the Nobu brand. At Nobu, everything we do is guided by Kokoro, meaning ‘from the heart,’ and we look forward to sharing this ethos at Nobu Toronto.”
Designed by Toronto-based Studio Munge, Nobu Toronto spans 10,000 sq. ft. across two levels and offers a total of 280 seats. The interior embodies a blend of Japanese-inspired design and Canadian craftsmanship. The hotel is set to open its doors in spring 2025.
“As we open our doors, we’re immensely proud of the dedication and hard work our team has shown over the past few months. We have meticulously finalized every detail to ensure that Nobu Toronto delivers an exceptional culinary offering on par with the world’s leading dining experiences,” says Benoit Pretet, general manager of Nobu Hotel Toronto. “Our dynamic team has been eager to begin service and extend a warm welcome to both new guests and patrons who have enjoyed Nobu around the globe. With the restaurant debuting and the upcoming opening of the Nobu Hotel, there’s palpable anticipation surrounding our debut in Canada.”
