Recent Press

  • The 23 best restaurants in Toronto, hands down

    Foodism Toronto

    “ It may be smack dab in the middle of the city, but once you step into George Restaurant, you'll be whisked away into an elegant atmosphere where hushed voices only reach a quiet murmur and the courteous staff wait on you hand and foot…”

  • OpenTable’s Top 100 Romantic Restaurants in Canada for 2024

    OpenTable

    “Food is its own love language, but when it’s served in a cozy room or a candlelit booth? Guaranteed fireworks. OpenTable analyzed over 1.1 million diner reviews and metrics to find the restaurants that had diners swooning— these are the Top 100 Romantic Restaurants in Canada.”

  • GEORGE Michelin Guide Canada

    Michelin Guide

    “Set in a red brick building that echoes the historic vibe of its surroundings, George has been one of Toronto’s most popular restaurants since opening in 2003. “

  • OpenTable’s Top 100 restaurants in Canada for 2023

    OpenTable

    “Introducing the OpenTable Top 100 restaurants in Canada for 2023. The diners in Canada have spoken! Let’s dig into the top list.”

  • This popular Toronto restaurant also houses a secret speakeasy

    Taste Toronto

    The secret, George Restaurant says, is out of the bag. The popular eatery is drawing back the curtains, revealing what they refer to as "Toronto’s hidden gem - emphasis on the 'hidden.'”

  • Sort-of-secret: Alberobello Gelato

    Toronto Life

    “Four years ago, chef Lorenzo Loseto attended Carpigiani Gelato University (yes, that’s a thing) near Bologna, Italy. There, he picked up the finer points of gelato chemistry…”

  • A guide to the city’s most enticing meatless meals

    Toronto Life

    “Queen East’s George is one of the city’s fine-dining classics. But it takes a progressive approach to herbivorism by presenting not simply a number of vegetarian options, but an all-vegetarian tasting menu…”

  • Unique blind tasting menu

    Travelling Foodie

    “Opened since 2003, George Restaurant is one of Toronto’s best and long-standing restaurants known for globally inspired dishes with seasonally sourced “Toronto Cuisine” menus.”

  • Alberobello is the little-known Toronto gelato spot you need to try

    Taste Toronto

    “Created by executive chef Lorenzo Loseto of Queen Street East’s George Restaurant, Alberobello Gelato takes an artisanal approach to one of Italy’s most popular exports.”

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  • In-house artisanal gelato crafted by Executive Chef Lorenzo Loseto. Take a look at the flavours here.