30 restaurants open on Christmas Day 2025 in Toronto

Restaurants open on Christmas Day 2025 in Toronto are making sure you stay well-fed, even if it's not on the classic turkey-and-mashed-potatoes lineup.

Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, the holiday can be an ideal time to indulge in some extra-epic eating, and it doesn't have to happen around your parents' dining room table.

While a large swath of restaurants in Toronto will close their doors for the statutory holiday on Dec. 25, some will remain open, ensuring that you can sink your teeth into something special during the most wonderful time of the year.

Here are 30 restaurants in Toronto that will be open on Christmas Day 2025.

Nobu Toronto

The all-you-can-eat brunch at this Entertainment District Japanese juggernaut may typically run on Sundays, but on Thursday, Dec. 25, you can dive into a next-level selection of festive specials, sushi and Nobu specialties for $150 a person between 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Hello Nori Toronto

Both Toronto locations of this Vancouver-based temaki bar will remain open on the statutory holiday — York Street for regular hours and King West from 5 p.m. on — serving a special 5-handroll holiday prix fixe for $85 a person.

Romi's Bakery

Whether you need to pick up some last-minute baked goods for your holiday brunch or are simply in the mood to grab a quick sandwich, this St. Clair West bakery and restaurant will have you covered from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Kost

In the hunt for restaurants open on Christmas Day, those located inside hotels are often a safe bet. This stylish, sky-high spot atop the Bisha hotel is not only open on the holiday, but it's transformed into a cozy, mystical winter wonderland for the season, complete with special menu items and ample photo-ops.

Three Dollar Bill

In 2024, this Parkdale queer bar made a splash when it announced it would remain open for Christmas to provide a home base for any of its patrons who don't have a safe or accepting place to spend the holiday, and 2025 will be no different.

The bar will be open from 5 p.m. until roughly midnight, with a complimentary buffet and performances from local drag royalty Gay Jesus.

Drake Hotel

A traveller-favourite hotel in Toronto also happens to be home to some seriously good eats. Head to West Queen West on Christmas Day (or any other day of the year, for that matter) for everything from sushi to steak frites.

Mott 32 Toronto

This world-renowned Chinese restaurant offers some of the swankiest dim sum in the city, including a nearly $200 Peking duck prepared in an open barbecue kitchen. Since we're a little too old to be asking for toys at Christmastime, this feels like a very adequate gift to unwap on Dec. 25.

House of Gourmet

This Chinatown institution will be operating on regular hours over the holiday so you can get your fix of suckling pig, wonton soup and Kung Pao shrimp.

Saint John's Tavern

It's something of an annual tradition for this Entertainment District pub to stay open into the wee hours on the holiday, and 2025 will be no different. From 2 p.m. until late (no earlier than midnight, I'm told), the team will be pulling pints of Guinness and keeping the good times rolling.

Zaffron

This North York staple specializes in a unique blend of Italian and Persian cuisines, and should you wake up Christmas morning and find yourself craving both kebab and pizza at the same time, they'll be open for business to satisfy your hunger. Nota bene: reservations are required.

Drom Taberna

This Queen West stalwart doubles as a restaurant serving Eastern European fare and a swinging jazz club. In short, there's nowhere better to make spirits bright on Dec. 25, and luckily, they'll be open from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m.

TONO by Akira Back

The latest Toronto venture from world-famous chef Akira Back will be open from 7 to 11 a.m. and 5 to 11 p.m. on Dec. 25, serving up his masterful menu of Nikkei (Peruvian and Japanese) cuisine.

Cafe Landwer on University

Nearly every Toronto and GTA location of this Middle Eastern chain (except the one located inside Yorkdale mall) will be open for their regular hours of 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on the holiday.

Kingyo Fisherman's Market

One of the most underrated spots for sushi in the city, this Cabbagetown fish market and Japanese restaurant will be open from noon until 10 p.m. to serve your sashimi fix.

Hong Shing Chinese Restaurant

This Little Tokyo Chinese restaurant has been a citywide staple for years, so it comes as a relief to know that it will be open from noon to 9 p.m. for takeout and dine-in on Dec. 25.

Le Lert

This Yonge and College Thai favourite will be open both for brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and dinner from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on the holiday.

Copacabana Restaurant

This Yonge and Eglinton stalwart is a staple for all-you-can-eat Brazilian barbecue, and that won't be any different on Dec. 25: the restaurant will remain open with regular business hours.

Ruby Soho

Just because it's a stat holiday doesn't mean that you can't get some good, old-fashioned King West party vibes in: this hot spot will be open for business.

Tiflisi

This Michelin-recognized Georgian restaurant in the Beaches is ready to supply you with your fill of khinkali, khachapuri and mstvadi from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Christmas Day.

Queen of Persia

This St. Clair West Persian restaurant will have live piano music to accompany their full suite of fragrant and flavourful dishes from noon until 11 p.m.

Louix Louis

This swanky steakhouse at the St. Regis Hotel is open from 7 to 11 a.m. for breakfast, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. for lunch and 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. for dinner on the holiday.

Kosh Restaurant

This St. Clair West restaurant specializes in globally-inspired dishes all created using kosher ingredients, and it'll be open on both Dec. 24 and 25.

Darband Restaurant

This North York Persian restaurant is prepared to serve you all your favourites, from koobideh to gheimeh, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Dec. 25.

Hakka Legend

This Scarborough Hakka spot is open 365 days a year (barring severe snowstorms), so you can sleep easy knowing you'll be able to get your fill of Szechuan spices, even on Christmas Day.

Lang Chai

If oversized bowls of steaming noodle soup get you in the festive mood, you're in luck: this Scarborough pho institution is open for business throughout the holidays.

Bramble Gastropub

This Etobicoke gastropub is open from 12 p.m. and beyond on the holiday, and will even be serving up turkey dinners alongside its full menu.

Szechuan Gourmet

This North York hidden gem specializes in Szechuan and Hakka-style Chinese food, and it'll be open from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the holiday.

Asian Dragon Buffet

Head to Scarborough for a crowd-pleaser of epic proportions at this all-you-can-eat buffet. Everything from Szechuan stir-fries to sashimi is on the menu, and, best of all, it's open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and again from 5 to 10 p.m.

Rol San

Where better to get in the holly jolly spirit than at one of the best dim sum spots in the city? This Chinatown institution is open from 10 a.m. to 12 a.m. on Christmas Day to keep you well-fed.

New Sky Restaurant

While you can find plenty of North Americanized Chinese staples at this Chinatown restaurant, you can also dip your toes into Chinese-Peruvian cuisine should you choose. On the holiday, it'll be open between 11 a.m. and 11:30 p.m.