The City’s most internationally acclaimed restaurant, Don Alfonso 1890 Toronto has been awarded a Michelin Star in the inaugural Michelin Guide – Toronto 2022. Created in partnership with hospitality icon Nick Di Donato of the Liberty Entertainment Group, Don Alfonso 1890 Toronto is the only North American location of world renowned Michelin Star Chefs Alfonso and Ernesto Iaccarino's Don Alfonso 1890. Sitting atop the iconic Westin Harbour Castle, on the edge of Lake Ontario, the spacious new location on the 38th floor, offers stunning views of the city skyline and Toronto’s harbor.
Since opening, Don Alfonso 1890 Toronto has also been recognized with a number of prolific national and international awards and honours, including a Michelin Star in the inaugural Michelin Guide – Toronto 2022, Best Italian Restaurant in the World, outside of Italy and Meal of the Year by 50 Top Italy, Gambero Rosso’s ‘Best New Restaurant in the World’ and Tre Forchette (3 Forks), La Liste Best Italian Restaurant in Canada and in the Top Ten of Restaurants in Canada, Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants, the DiRoNA - Distinguished Restaurants of North America, OpenTable’s Top 100 Restaurants in Canada and the Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence.
Showcasing the incredible cuisine of Michelin Star Chefs Ernesto & Alfonso Iaccarino and the wonderful fresh flavors of the Amalfi coast, Don Alfonso 1890 is an internationally recognized award-winning concept with locations in Sant’Agata, Amalfi Coast, Italy; Levello, Basilicata, Italy; Helena Bay, New Zealand; Macau, China and now Toronto. Don Alfonso 1890’s cuisine is characterized by its modernity, Mediterranean flare and the exceptional quality of the raw materials used.
Awards and Recognition 1 Michelin Star – 2022 Michelin Guide - Toronto Best Italian Restaurant in the World, outside of Italy and Meal of the Year - 50 Top Italy (2021) Design et al - International Hotel and Property Awards - Best Restaurant Design - Global (Shortlisted) Best New Restaurant in the World & Tre Forchette (3 Forks) - Gambero Rosso Best Italian Restaurant in Canada & Top Ten of All Restaurants in Canada - La Liste Distinguished Restaurants of North America - DiRoNA Top 100 Most Beloved Restaurants in Canada for 2022 - OpenTable 15 Global Restaurants to Add to Your Culinary Bucket List - OpenTable Top 100 Restaurants in Canada - OpenTable Best of Award of Excellence - Wine Spectator Best Restaurants in Canada - Canada's 100 Best OpenTable Most Romantic Restaurants in Canada