Happy Monday, Toronto! How are we already at May, am I right? But that means we’re pretty much nearing the warmth of summer patio season, so there’s definitely no complaints from my side. And Mother’s Day weekend is upcoming, which is a perfect occasion to check out some of offerings from Toronto’s dining scene. See our full list of restaurants of the week for this Mother’s Day below.
Here are the top six restaurants of the week to check out for Mother’s Day:
LOUIX LOUIS
Located at The St. Regis, the upscale restaurant is offering a Mother’s Day Brunch on May 8 from 11am to 1:30pm. The a la carte menu includes items like house baked scones, chia seed pudding, spinach and ricotta crepes and even a pastry basket. As part of dessert, guests can indulge in the 14-layer Queen’s Cake. This is a 14-layer lemon cake made with blueberry and lavender buttercream, topped with ice cream and blueberry coulis. Reservations can be made online here.
OEB Breakfast Co.
Treat your mom to an Instagrammable breakfast at OEB Breakfast Co. A special items on the menu for the month is Mom’osa Cocktail. This comprises of coconut rum, sparkling wine and pineapple juice. The menu includes a whole variety of breakfast classics, like pancakes, eggs, sandwiches, breakfast poutines and more. The restaurant is located at 125 E Liberty Street.
Marben
Enjoy brunch or a Sunday Roast dinner at Marben, featuring dishes that highlight the best of local ingredients and flavours. Brunch is also accompanied by a complimentary mimosa or glass of bubbly. Marben is located at 488 Wellington Street West and reservations can be made online here.
Eataly
Experience Italian classics at one of Eataly’s restaurants. Everything from pizza and pasta to wine and cocktails are available. And speaking of cocktails, Eataly is also offering a immersive cocktail experience at La Scuola. Additionally, you can find gifting options at the marketplace. For more details and reservation, check out the site here.
Leña
Latin American flavours await at this special Mother’s Day brunch on May 8 from 10am to 4pm. The menu features dishes like Broken Avocado Salad, Tuna Crudo, Yuca Fries, Breakfast Mushroom Empanadas, French Toast, Shrimp Rice and lots more. For dessert, there’s churros, shortbread cookies, and rum pineapple to choose from. Reservations can be made online.
Shook
The Middle Eastern dining spot has a three-course brunch menu, available on May 8 from 9am to 4pm. Choose from three appetizers, five main course items, and two desserts. It’s priced at $45 per person and you can reserve through the site here.