Restaurants open on Christmas Day 2023 are plentiful in Toronto, with lots of cuisine options at different price points. So whether you're in the mood for something fancy at a hotel restaurant in Yorkville, or you're looking for some casual eats in the Entertainment District, there's a surprising variety to choose from.

Here's a round-up of some of the restaurants open on Christmas Day 2023 in Toronto.

Sadelle's Toronto

Brunch reservations are available on Christmas between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m so you can try their New York diner classics like smoked salmon, bagels, and tuna melts.

Barkat

This upscale Indian restaurant will be open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Christmas Day. You can try some of their classic brunch items as well as all-day dining options.

Joni Restaurant

This Yorkville restaurant is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the 25th. You can get a four-course holiday brunch that features chia pudding, red velvet pancakes filet mignon, and chocolate bundt cake. They're also hosting afternoon tea.

Cafe Boulud

From 11:30 a.m to 2:00 p.m., you can try a fixed brunch menu at $130 plus tax at this French Brasserie in the Four Seasons.

Louix Louis

There's a special Christmas dinner menu available on the 25th, including menu items like AAA tenderloin, grilled shrimp, poached pear and gorgonzola tartin, and baked Alaska.

TOCA Restaurant

If you're looking to treat yourself at the Ritz-Carlton, this downtown restaurant is for you. You can have Christmas brunch at 12 p.m. or 2:30 p.m. that includes a raw bar and cheese fondue. The meals are priced at $185 + tax per person and $70 + tax per child.

STK Toronto

This steakhouse chain has reservations available from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. There's also a Christmas Feature that includes turkey paired with cornbread, cranberry stuffing, green beans, baked potato, and gravy.

Kingyo Fisherman's Market

From sashimi to rice bowls to sushi, there's lots to choose from Japanese restaurant in Cabbagetown that's open from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Christmas Day.

Bar Poet

From 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. on the 25th, you can try Bar Poet's classic menu items, which includes their signature pizzas, handmade pastas and sweet treats.

Saint John's Tavern

This downtown pub will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. and will offer its typical eats, like the the seafood tower that's filled with oysters, lobster, and caviar bumps.

Liberty Soho

This Liberty Village restaurant is open from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m and is offering both brunch and dinner options.

Piccolo Cafe e Vino

Reservations are available from 8:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. to have some breakfast and hot drinks at this cafe and wine bar on John and Adelaide St.

Golden Turtle

This restaurant that takes pride in its Vietnamese pho in Ossington will have regular hours from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Drake Hotel

This West Queen West hotel is hosting its annual Festivus event, and you can make a reservation from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. to book a three-course meal.

Fox on John

You can come in on Christmas Day between 9 a.m. and 2 a.m. at this Entertainment District pub.

One Restaurant

This Yorkville restaurant is accepting reservations from 8:00 am to 3:45 p.m. You can try some of its popular dishes, like the lobster spoons, Korean chicken, eggs benedict, and buttermilk pancakes.

J's Steak Frites

For $56, you can have a prix fixe meal on Christmas Day at this Queen West steakhouse. Some notable menu items include striploin, salad, fries, and in-house Christmas cakes.

Fortunate Fox

The gastro pub in the Kimpton Saint George Hotel will be open from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. with breakfast options like the salmon benedict and steak and eggs. You can also try late night shareables like fried calamari and nachos, and an all-day dining menu is available too.

Kost

This rooftop restaurant in the Entertainment District is serving up California cuisine and will be open for both brunch and dinner from 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Adrak Yorkville

This Michelin-recognized restaurant in Yorkville excels at Indian cuisine and will be open from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Christmas Day.

Copacabana Restaurant

Located in midtown, this vibrant steakhouse will be open on the 25th. You can try the restaurant's unlimited tasting menu and grilled meats.

Valerie

If you're craving Japanese food in the Liberty Village area on the 25th, then you're in luck: this rooftop restaurant and bar will be open from 5 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Que Rico Tapas Bar

This Little Italy restaurant will be open on Christmas Day from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Expect a round of Latin American and Spanish tapas at this spot.

12 Tables

This Yonge and Lawrence restaurant is offering a three-course meal on Christmas Day that's priced at $99. There's a lot of choice in this menu. You can try dishes like the butternut and kabocha squash soup, the red wine marinara rack of lamb, lobster tail, and pavlova.

Vaticano

This Italian restaurant in Yorkville has been around for more than 20 years and will be offering both a brunch (12 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.) and dinner (5 p.m. to 10 p.m.) service on Christmas Day.

Bindia

Located across St. Lawrence Market, this Indian restaurant is accepting reservations from 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m on December 25.

Cherry's High Dive

If you're in the mood for a new place that serves casual bar eats downtown, then this is the perfect spot. The dive bar that's known for its pizza, wings, and fries will be open from 5 p.m. until late on Christmas Day.

Darbar

Located in North York, this Persian restaurant will be open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Christmas Day for you to try either the brunch or dinner menus.

The Haam

This downtown restaurant excels at both sushi and tacos and will be open on Christmas Day from 3 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Drom Taberna

Focusing on eastern European cuisine, this restaurant will be open from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Christmas Day. Food, drinks and live music will all be on the menu.