111 Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in Oakville, Toronto / Ontario

1. 7 Enoteca

4.6

Exceptional(284)

$$$$

• Italian • Oakville

Booked 39 times today

Experience the authentic taste of Italy at 7 Enoteca, a vibrant Italian restaurant in Oakville. Step into a warm atmosphere filled with the aroma of wood-fired pizzas and the lively chatter of friends and family. Our menu features a variety of authentic Italian dishes made with fresh, seasonal ingredients from local suppliers. Enjoy handmade pasta, succulent seafood, and delicious pizzas crafted in our exhibition kitchen, each reflecting our dedication to quality and tradition. Enhance your meal with selections from our extensive Italian wine list, expertly curated to complement your dining experience. Whether you're planning a romantic evening, a fun gathering with friends, or a casual family dinner, 7 Enoteca promises an unforgettable experience. Let our passion for Italian cuisine and warm hospitality transport you to Italy, right here in Oakville.

A photo of Centro on the Square restaurant

2. Centro on the Square

4.5

Awesome(195)

$$$$

• Mediterranean • Oakville

Booked 9 times today

Centro on the Square is an upscale contemporary restaurant in the heart of Downtown Oakville, where refined hospitality, elegant surroundings, and globally inspired cuisine come together.Chef Richard Andino's menu highlights beautifully prepared seafood, handcrafted pasta, and premium cuts - from freshly shucked oysters and delicate hamachi crudo to Galician octopus, handmade lobster pasta with Calabrian chili, herb-crusted lamb chops, and prime striploin carved with precision. Warm focaccia and brioche bread service, an extensive wine cellar, and refined cocktails complete the experience.Surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Towne Square, Centro is designed for intimate dinners, celebrations, and evenings that unfold slowly over exceptional food and wine.

A photo of Oliver's Steakhouse restaurant

3. Oliver's Steakhouse

4.7

Exceptional(610)

$$$$

• Steak • Oakville

Booked 8 times today

Oliver's Steakhouse offers fine dining for locals and visitors in Ontario. This four-star, family-run, modern steakhouse restaurant has won New York's Wine Spectator's Award for Excellence each year for over a decade. The decor is contemporary and stylish, and the food is prepared with a keen eye for detail and taste.Featuring the best of premier steaks including A5 Kobe, American Wagyu, in house dry aged USDA Prime and PEI naturally raised grass fed beef along with an assortment of home-made pastas and fresh fish.

4. Tabule Oakville

4.6

Exceptional(189)

$$$$

• Middle Eastern • Oakville

Booked 41 times today

The flavors of Tabule are at once exotic and comforting. The dishes are prepared in such a way as to be friendly to diners who may have never experienced these flavor combinations before, which has made it a hit with tourists and a favorite spot for locals. Some of Tabula's dishes, like the Ma'anek which is an incredibly savory Lebanese spicy beef sausage rolled with Middle Eastern spices and pine nuts.

5. Lyla Toronto

4.5

Awesome(399)

$$$$

• Mediterranean • Queen West

Booked 10 times today

☀️ NEWLY RENOVATED PATIO NOW OPEN | ONE OF QUEEN WEST'S MOST ANTICIPATED PATIO OPENINGS THIS SUMMER | WEEKDAY LUNCH MON–FRI 12PM–4PMLocated in Toronto's Queen West neighbourhood, Lyla is an upscale Mediterranean restaurant featuring exceptional seafood, handmade pasta, premium steaks, a raw bar, and handcrafted cocktails. Inspired by the coastal cuisines of the Mediterranean with subtle Asian influences, Lyla delivers elevated dining in a refined yet approachable atmosphere.Enjoy our newly renovated patio with comfortable booth seating, lush greenery, and a stylish outdoor setting perfect for patio dining, lunch, cocktails, date nights, and dinner in downtown Toronto. Menu highlights include oysters, caviar, seafood towers, Atlantic lobster, whole branzino, handmade pasta, and Canadian Prime steaks. Private dining is available in The Grotto (2–6 guests) and The Gold Room (8–20 guests). Weekend brunch with bottomless mimosas and Golden Hour cocktails are available.

6. Trattoria Timone

4.8

Exceptional(3237)

$$$$

• Italian • Oakville

Booked 44 times today

Trattoria Timone is more than just a restaurant, the food, the ambiance, the service, it’s a package deal, but more so there is so much history here and the family presence is what makes it special. Our head chef/owner has a Sardinian background and brings you cuisines from the Sardinian region, amongst other regions of Italy. From the bread, desserts, pastas and sauces, there are no preservatives and we even pick from our own garden when we can. When you visit Trattoria Timone, we want you to feel at home with the cuisine and service, giving you a memorable experience.We look forward to dining with you.

7. Cucci Ristorante

4.8

Exceptional(3632)

$$$$

• Italian • Oakville

Booked 25 times today

Cucci can be described as warm and discreet, a dining room for those that haven't forgotten the pleasures of dining with friends.

8. Aera

4.5

Awesome(1580)

$$$$

• Steakhouse • King West

Booked 141 times today

Toronto’s destination for peak indulgence, Aera (pronounced “era”) elevates modern dining on the 38th floor of The Well. Serving a menu of expertly prepared steaks, artfully crafted sushi, and inventive modern dishes, Aera marries exceptional design and culinary innovation in Toronto’s King West neighbourhood. Featuring a luxuriously appointed cocktail lounge, a striking sushi counter, and an expansive rooftop patio, Aera brings a fresh elegance to Toronto’s fine dining scene.For bottle-service, please contact us via aerarestaurant.com

A photo of CHOP Steakhouse & Bar - Burlington/Oakville restaurant

9. CHOP Steakhouse & Bar - Burlington/Oakville

4.8

Exceptional(1969)

$$$$

• Steakhouse • Oakville

Booked 15 times today

CHOP was created for people who love sharing, connecting and everything steak. We are proud to offer a menu that shares our commitment to sustainable beef sourcing, serving high-quality cuts of 100% Canadian beef. It isn’t just the meat that’s special – it’s also how we cook it. Our Montague broiler cooks at up to 1800 °F, giving a beautiful crust and flavour to every steak! We slow roast our prime rib in a humidity-controlled oven, keeping it mouth-watering and tender. And we put this level of care into each of our hand-crafted drinks, and from-scratch dishes, including plant-based and seafood options, with something for everyone to enjoy. All of this quality comes with friendly hospitality in warm and energetic rooms. Open for lunch, happy hour, dinner and late-night!

A photo of Michael's Back Door Restaurant restaurant

10. Michael's Back Door Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(978)

$$$$

• Italian • Mississauga

Booked 10 times today

Established in 1981 by Michael Morra, Michael’s Back Door Restaurant has been providing Mississauga and the GTA with award winning Italian cuisine and professional courteous service in a warm, comfortable atmosphere for 45 years.Current owner Michael Morra Jr., along Chef/Partner Mark D’Souza invite you to experience creative Italian, continental fare, offering the freshest ingredients and a variety of rare wines.Head Chef, Mark D'Souza, joined Michael's Back Door in 2015. Since becoming the head of the kitchen, Mark and his team have focused on adding a modern twist to our traditional rustic and regional Italian dishes.Whether you are looking for a quick, casual family dinner, a romantic night out or an opportunity to catch up with friends, Michael’s Back Door has the perfect table for you.

Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in Oakville, Toronto / Ontario

Price

Cuisine

Regions

Neighborhoods

Top Rated

Dining Options

Seating Options

Award-winning

Accessibility

111 restaurants available nearby

1. 7 Enoteca

2. Centro on the Square

3. Oliver's Steakhouse

4. Tabule Oakville

5. Lyla Toronto

6. Trattoria Timone

7. Cucci Ristorante

8. Aera

9. CHOP Steakhouse & Bar - Burlington/Oakville

10. Michael's Back Door Restaurant

Discover best good for special occasions restaurants in Oakville

Explore OpenTable