What to know
- Adrak Yorkville has welcomed celebrities including Jessica Alba, Oscar Isaac and the Jonas Brothers.
- ONE Restaurant is another Yorkville hotspot where stars such as Julia Roberts, Emily Blunt, Robert De Niro and Brad Pitt have reportedly dined.
- Minami is close to the TIFF action and has welcomed celebrities including Cate Blanchett and Sarah Michelle Gellar; it is also a TIFF hospitality partner this year.
- Sotto Sotto has been a longtime TIFF favourite, with celebrity guests reportedly including Johnny Depp, Natalie Portman, Elton John and Drake.
- PAI has attracted stars including Finn Wolfhard, Alexander Skarsgård and Simu Liu, alongside its popular Thai dishes.
- Writer’s Room Bar at the Park Hyatt Toronto offers rooftop views and has reportedly welcomed Jennifer Aniston, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt.
The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is quickly approaching, and between the movie screenings and red carpets, also come the celebrity visits.
Running from Sept. 10–20, the end-of-summer film festival is renowned for bringing several popular celebrities to the city.
For those looking to spot their favourite stars, Now Toronto has gathered a list of popular restaurant spots to consider.
Adrak Yorkville
Known for having one of the best elevated Indian dining experiences in Toronto, Adrak is a popular destination for celebrities visiting the city. The restaurant has received notable names like Jessica Alba, Oscar Isaac, and The Jonas Brothers.
This spot is also part of the Michelin Guide Recommended list, and promises to bring authentic Indian culinary traditions and modernity to Yorkville.
ONE Restaurant
Adrak is not the only restaurant in the area that’s used to seeing some known faces. Yorkville is notorious for being a celebrity hotspot, offering high-end hotels, elevated dining, and luxury experiences, and another popular spot among stars in the area is ONE Restaurant.
The restaurant is said to have seen some popular Hollywood stars, including Julia Roberts, Emily Blunt, Robert De Niro, and Brad Pitt.
Despite celebrity encounters, visitors can find a contemporary immersive dining experience, from breakfast to dinner, and enjoy a spacious patio and beautiful bar.
Minami
What better spots to see celebrities during TIFF than restaurants close to the festival? Upscale Japanese restaurant Minami is just steps away from the event, offering its world-famous Aburi Oshi Sushi, as well as some fresh eats.
The restaurant is an official TIFF hospitality partner this year, and will offer a feature menu for the event between Sept. 10–20, allowing fans to enjoy great culinary creations while stargazing.
Being so close to the event, Minami is also known to have received some celebrity visits, including from actors Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Cate Blanchett, and Sarah Michelle Gellar.
Sotto Sotto
Another Yorkville spot to add to the list is Sotto Sotto, which has even been named as “THE place to go” during TIFF, according to the restaurant’s website.
In fact, many known names have been spotted in this spot, from Johnny Depp, Bruce Wills, and Natalie Portman to Elton John and Drake.
Sotto Sotto promises to bring the romance of Italy to Toronto’s core, serving upscale Italian food and a high-end experience.
Visitors should know that the restaurant enforces a dress code that prohibits athletic wear, beachwear, and overly revealing pieces.
PAI
From Finn Wolfhard to Alexander Skarsgard to Simu Liu, various Hollywood stars have visited MICHELIN recommended restaurant PAI. The authentic Thai restaurant is known for having attracted various celebrity visits with its delicious flavours.
Besides the chance to spot their favourite stars, visitors can find some acclaimed dishes from a famous Pad Thai to fragrant Green Curry.
Writer’s Room Bar
Also located in Yorkville, at Park Hyatt Toronto, the Writer’s Room Bar has received many celebrity guests to enjoy its rooftop views. Some of the names previously spotted there include Jennifer Aniston, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt.
Designed to pay an homage to iconic literary writers who have historically gathered at the location, the bar reinterprets its 50-year history, offering unmatched skyline views and a contemporary space, paired with classic and flavourful drinks and sharable bites.
