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50 essential restaurants for outdoor patio dining in Toronto

Restaurants for patio dining in Toronto let you get the most out of summer — drink in hand. Indulge in crafted menus and park yourself in the sun or shade: the city has scores of beautiful outdoor seating with altered capacity and distancing for more mindful dining. 

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Hector Vasquez at Mamakas


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