A glamorous holiday in a foreign country and a serious corporate business trip is never complete without a stellar meal at the hotel’s own restaurant. From free complimentary continental breakfasts to all-day buffets, fine-dining restaurants in world-class hotels are among the finest in the world. Being the homes of chefs who dedicate their lives to their craft and exploring new cooking techniques and alternate uses of ingredients to provide a gastronomic journey never seen before.
If you are around the Harbour Square area in Toronto and staying at The Westin Harbour Castle, you might afford yourself a chance to dine at one of the best Italian restaurants in Ontario as well as having a glorious view of the Lake Ontario or the Toronto cityscape at night in Don Alfonso 1890.
Being awarded the most international acclaimed restaurant in Toronto, Don Alfonso 1890 was created in partnership with hospitality and tourism powerhouse Nick Di Donato from the Liberty Entertainment Group. Proudly holding the title as the #1 Best Italian Restaurant in the World outside of its cuisine’s home country of Italy, Meal of the Year by 50 Top Italy, as well as the prestigious Michelin Star. Being named after world-renowned Michelin Star chefs Alfonso and Ernesto Iaccarino, which the restaurant is named after as a nod of respect to his accomplishments.
Finding its new home at the 38th floor of The Westin Harbour Castle hotel and at the very edge of Lake Ontario, guests of the restaurant can take their seats either to take in the peaceful and scenic view of the lake’s rippling waters or the bustling city skyline.
In addition to the splendid view, the food is nothing short of perfect. Constantly rotating between seasons, the menu of Don Alfonso 1890 is a modern take on Italian cuisine with a Mediterranean flare made with the best ingredients. With their signature tasting menu starting at $200 per person with an extra $120 to $200 surcharge for a personalized wine pairing customized to your needs by the restaurant’s certified sommelier.
If you want to taste the absolute best of Italy the next time you’re on vacation or business trip in Toronto, make a reservation here and embark on a gastronomic adventure of a lifetime!