Nobu Toronto, the first Canadian restaurant and bar from Nobu Hospitality, officially opened its doors this month.

Located in Toronto’s Entertainment District, just one block from Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) headquarters and the city’s lively nightlife, it is the 56th location to join the global portfolio of the hospitality company founded by Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, actor Robert De Niro, and American businessman and film producer Meir Teper.

When discussing the opening of Nobu Toronto, Chef Matsuhisa remarked, “It is a tremendous privilege to introduce Nobu to Canada, with Toronto as our inaugural location—a city celebrated for its rich culinary scene and cultural diversity. What makes Nobu Toronto very unique is being surrounded by so many multicultural neighborhoods which respect one another. We are excited to offer our signature dishes and thoughtful hospitality to the residents and visitors of Nobu Toronto, who deeply appreciate the Nobu brand. At Nobu, everything we do is guided by Kokoro, meaning ‘from the heart,’ and we look forward to sharing this ethos at Nobu Toronto.”

Designed by Toronto-based Studio Munge, Nobu Toronto’s interior is a blend of Japanese-inspired design and Canadian craftsmanship. Spanning 10,000 square feet across two-levels, the restaurant offers a total of 280 seats.

“As we open our doors today, we are immensely proud of the dedication and hard work our team has shown over the past few months. We have meticulously finalized every detail to ensure that Nobu Toronto delivers an exceptional culinary offering on par with the world’s leading dining experiences”, says Benoit Pretet, general manger, Nobu Hotel Toronto. “Our dynamic team has been eager to begin service and extend a warm welcome to both new guests and patrons who have enjoyed Nobu around the globe. With the restaurant debuting today and the upcoming opening of the Nobu Hotel [Spring 2025], there is palpable anticipation surrounding our debut in Canada. It’s truly a momentous day for Toronto.”

Nobu Toronto’s spaces include:

• Nobu Bar (ground level): Entering Nobu Toronto guests will be greeted by Nobu’s grand, yet intimate bar and lounge, with 57 seats enveloped in a dark atmosphere. The bar’s main centerpiece is a 28 foot bronze chainmail Lasvit chandelier that descends from the mezzanine level imitating the drapery of a Japanese kimono.
• Restaurant bar & outdoor terrace (mezzanine level): Continuing the journey upstairs towards the main dining room, guests are met with a 20-seat sake bar area, while passing by an intimate terrace reminiscent of serene urban Japanese gardens. Bringing to life the iconic Japanese artwork “The Great Wave off Kanagawa” by Japanese ukiyo-e artist Hokusai Katsushika, the bar space is adorned in a harmonious blue and white colour palette expressed in the striking Blue Tempest stone and a hand-applied plaster finish that curves across the layered ceiling.
• Nobu restaurant (second level): As guests proceed through the wave, they will reach the blonde elm Japanese 140-seat courtyard dining room, including a private tasting room for 10 in a contrasting dark cherry wood. Circular timber beams featuring intricate Japanese joinery details gently ripple around a suspended light and porcelain art installation crafted by Canadian ceramic artist Andrea Braescu. Surrounded by circular banquettes connected by four columns around its perimeter, the art piece represents a Japanese ginkgo tree known as a “living fossil” – a symbol of peace, hope, and longevity.
• Sushi bar (second level): At the 11-seat sushi bar guests can appreciate the masterful craft of the culinary team while engaging directly with the sushi chefs.
• Private dining room (second level):  This intimate 22-seat private dining room is discreetly tucked behind the cascading chandelier. Enclosed within bronze-tinted glass panels, this celebratory space offers a glimpse of and a vantage point over the ground level bar.

Nobu Toronto is available for private events and buyouts.