Bistro Five61
Old Toronto, Toronto
Restaurant in Toronto, Canada
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Bistro Five61 is worth considering for a calm Toronto special-occasion dinner when conversation, attentive service, and an intimate room matter more than a flashy format. The à la carte Canadian fine-dining bistro setup is better for dates, anniversaries, and small business meals than for large groups or tasting-menu seekers.
About Bistro Five61
Bistro Five61 is a Canadian fine dining bistro in Toronto with a smart casual dress code and a price of $55 per person. The kitchen details are concise: Kabeer Goel is listed as owner and chef, and Munish Agnihotri is also listed as chef/owner on LinkedIn. For diners comparing options, the clearest appeal is a Canadian bistro meal in Toronto with a defined price point rather than an extensively documented tasting-menu or private-dining format.
The recommendation is simple: consider Bistro Five61 when you want Canadian fine dining bistro cooking in Toronto, especially if rack of lamb or seafood specials fit the kind of meal you have in mind.
A polished Canadian bistro meal in Toronto
Bistro Five61 is best described from the information as a Toronto Canadian fine dining bistro with smart casual dress.
If the plan is simply a Canadian fine dining bistro meal in Toronto at a listed $55 per person, the core facts are clear enough to decide whether it fits your occasion.
Canadian bistro cooking with signature dishes
The kitchen is identified as Canadian fine dining bistro cooking, with Kabeer Goel listed as owner and chef and Munish Agnihotri also listed as chef/owner on LinkedIn. The signature dishes are rack of lamb and seafood specials.
Treat Bistro Five61 as a Canadian fine dining bistro with a clear price point and a few known menu highlights, then confirm current offerings directly if a specific dish, format, or accommodation matters to your visit.
Know Before You Go
- Good for: diners seeking Canadian fine dining bistro cooking in Toronto.
- Less suited to: diners who need confirmed details on private rooms, specific seating arrangements, or a particular service format before choosing a restaurant.
- Price: $55 per person.
- Dress code: smart casual.
- Known dishes: rack of lamb and seafood specials.
- Hours: Monday 5:00–10:00 PM; Tuesday–Friday 11:00 AM–10:00 PM; Saturday 5:00–10:00 PM; Sunday closed, as of July 2026.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 5:30–9 pm · Tuesday: 11:30 am–3 pm, 5:30–9 pm
- Location
- 561 Avenue Rd, Toronto, ON M4V 2J8, Canada
- Website
- bistrofive61.com
- Phone
- +1 416-923-2233
Venue details
Ambiance
An intimate neighborhood fine-dining bistro with elegant yet comfortable decor, tastefully decorated and extremely clean, offering a cozy, relaxing atmosphere suited to both casual meals and special occasions.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Opened
- 2025
Signature Dishes
- rack of lamb
- seafood specials
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- Getting there
- 561 Avenue Rd, Toronto, ON M4V 2J8, Canada
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 5:30–9 pm
- Tuesday
- 11:30 am–3 pm, 5:30–9 pm
- Wednesday
- 11:30 am–3 pm, 5:30–9 pm
- Thursday
- 11:30 am–3 pm, 5:30–9 pm
- Friday
- 11:30 am–3 pm, 5:30–9 pm
- Saturday
- 5:30–9 pm
- Sunday
- Closed
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to Bistro Five61 in Toronto?
If Bistro Five61 is not the right fit, compare it with other Toronto dining rooms based on cuisine, price, hours, and the occasion. Bistro Five61 itself is the verified Canadian fine dining bistro option here at $55 per person.
Is Bistro Five61 good for a special occasion?
It can be a fit if your occasion calls for Canadian fine dining bistro cooking in Toronto, a smart casual dress code, and a price of $55 per person. If you need a private room, a large-party setup, or a specific service format, confirm those details directly.
Is Bistro Five61 worth the price?
It depends on whether you want Canadian fine dining bistro cooking at $55 per person. The highlights include rack of lamb and seafood specials, so it is most compelling for diners who value that style of meal.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Bistro Five61?
If you are specifically looking for a tasting-menu experience, confirm the current menu format with Bistro Five61 before booking.
