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8 Toronto Restaurants That Take Large Reservations Without A Minimum Spend

It's time to make those group dinner plans!

Two people at Marked in Toronto. Right: Sushi from Chotto Matte.

Two people at Marked in Toronto. Right: Sushi from Chotto Matte.

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One of the most stressful parts about planning dinner with your friends is finding a restaurant that will accommodate everyone and be within a reasonable budget.

Toronto is filled with so many restaurants, but not many of them can take big parties without some sort of contingency, whether that's a minimum charge or a set menu.

Here's a list of 8 Toronto restaurants that take reservations for large groups, and you won't have to commit in a monetary way:

District Restaurant and Bar

Price: 💸

Cuisine: Canadian

Address: 303 King St. W., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: For a group of 15 people, you can get a table with no minimum charge. If you were hoping to host a larger party, then know that the restaurant takes a maximum of 275 people and costs start at $4,500.

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Joey

Price: 💸

Cuisine: Variety.

Address: Eaton Centre

Why You Need To Go: If you're in a group of fewer than 20 people, then Joey at the Eaton Centre can accommodate your group at no minimum charge. If your party is more than 20 and less than 30, then there is a minimum charge that can range between $60 to $75 per person.

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Marked

Price: 💸💸

Cuisine: South American

Address: 132 John St., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: You can make a reservation on OpenTable for a group of up to 12 people at Marked, and there is no minimum order or set menu involved.

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il Padrino

Price: 💸

Cuisine: Italian

Address: 579 College St., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: If you're looking to hang out with a bunch of friends in the heart of Little Italy in Toronto, then you should know that il Padrino takes reservations for up to 16 people with no minimum charges, all you have to do is book through OpenTable and find a time slot that suits you.

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Cano Restaurant

Price: 💸💸

Cuisine: Italian

Address: 132 John St., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: For up to 18 people, you can make a reservation at this popular restaurant that features oysters, pizza, pasta, and so much more.

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Sprezzatura Spaghetti Disco

Price: 💸💸

Cuisine: Italian

Address: 1166 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: If you're looking for a fun night out filled with Italian eats, then make sure to check out this spot that allows you to make reservations for up to 20 people with no commitments. 

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Chotto Matte

Price: 💸💸💸

Cuisine: Japanese and Peruvian

Address: 161 Bay St., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: If you're looking for a dinner spot with 8 of your friends, then make sure to check Chotto Matte out. For 8 people, there is no set menu or a minimum charge for your party.

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Amal

Price: 💸💸💸

Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Address: 131 Bloor St. W., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: For a group of 7 people, you are able to enjoy items with no minimum spend. This family-style restaurant is best when you're a big group so you can enjoy a variety of different foods.

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  • Writer

    Mira Nabulsi (she/her) was a Writer for Narcity Media with over five years of journalism experience. Before joining the team, she worked at Xtalks and Discovery Channel. Mira graduated from Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University) with a Master of Journalism and completed her undergraduate degree from York University. But, now she loves to eat and taste all the different cuisines and culinary experiences the world has to offer.

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