This fall, you’ll want to trade in sunny patios for warm restaurants with roaring fires. Here are several options to make the transition to the cooler weather a little cozier.
The menu at Khazana is full of delicious Indian options, and is a draw in itself. But for those searching for a location with warmth, this dining room is the perfect spot. A beautiful circular, open fireplace creates an inviting and cozy atmosphere.
During the summer months, Vi’s for Pies is known for its beautiful patio but, as the weather cools, the fireplace helps the interior to warm up. Sitting near the flames with a slice of pumpkin pie is a great way to keep the cold at bay.
Violino is located in a converted mansion so you feel like you’re eating your wood fired pizza and drinking Chianti while hosted by a gracious Tuscan family. The fireplace is just the parmesan on the pasta, adding to the comfortable vibes.
With a name like Homefire Grill, it’s little wonder this restaurant makes the list of restaurants with cozy fireplaces. There is a fireplace right in the centre of the room, while much of the Aboriginally-influenced food is cooked on an open flame.
The warmth of the Italian culture is felt in the atmosphere and the menu at Sorentino’s downtown location. And that inviting feeling is elevated by a fireplace that provides the ideal spot to sit and reminisce with friends over a bowl of house-made ravioli.
You’d be hard pressed to find a more elegant location in town to sit by a fire while sipping a martini. The Hotel Macdonald’s Confederation Lounge will erase any lingering wishful thoughts you had for an outdoor patio.
It’s an open space with an urban feel. But the menu has plenty of comfort options, including the signature pizzas from a wood burning oven. And the bright fire behind the bar generates plenty of warmth on cold days.