Mark your calendars, Summerlicious 2026 starts July 3rd and reservations are NOW OPEN!
If you’re not familiar with Summerlicious, it is every Toronto foodie’s favourite summer event. Not only is it a showcase for Toronto’s vibrant food scene, the city-wide campaign is an opportunity to show your support for local businesses as well.
Featuring three-course prix fixe lunch and dinner menus, Summerlicious offers great deals from amazing restaurants in Toronto. More than 240 restaurants are participating — three of which are from the Riverside BIA. Summerlicious 2026 runs from July 3-19.
This year, we’ve got a few Riverside favourites participating in Summerlicious. Check them out!
Photo credit: Tabule
Tabule (@tabulemiddleasterncuisine)
Address: 810 Queen St E
Phone: 416-465-2500
From award-winning appetizers like the Falafel and Hallum Salad to hot and cold mezzas, the menu at Tabule on Queen East is guaranteed to satisfy your cravings for authentic Middle Eastern cuisine. The restaurant also has a full-service bar with specialty cocktails.
Photo credit: ēst Restaurant
ēst Restaurant (@est.restaurant)
Address: 729 Queen St E
Phone :416-465-3707
Helmed by Chef Jordan Diniz, ēst Restaurant is a fine dining restaurant that specializes in modern Italian-French cuisine, inspired cocktails and delicious wines. Made with the finest seasonal ingredients, ēst promises an unforgettable gustatory experience.
Photo credit: Il Ponte
Il Ponte (@ilponte.to)
Address: 625 Queen St E
Phone: 416-778-0404
Il Ponte specializes in classic Italian dishes with a Venetian touch, made with the best local ingredients and authentic imports. The restaurant prides itself on the quality of its food, from freshly made soups and handrolled pastas to house-butchered meats.
For reservations, contact the restaurants directly. Check out the official Summerlicious map and directory HERE.
In the meantime, follow @riverside_bia and check out the Riverside Blog regularly for updates on exciting events and fun programming happening in the neighbourhood like Summerlicious!