August Arrivals: New Patios Open as Summer Wanes
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Five new outdoor dining spaces have launched across Toronto, from the Entertainment District to the Junction, as the city's patio count grows late into the season.
As Toronto's summer weather persists, several new outdoor dining and drinking spaces have opened across the city, as BlogTO first reported.
In the downtown core, Aera, a steak and seafood restaurant located at The Well, has launched a rooftop patio featuring skyline views and weekly programming including DJs, live music, and happy hour on Wednesdays. Similarly, in the Entertainment District, Riley's Fish & Steak unveiled a year-round patio in early August.
Other new additions include DaNico, a fine dining establishment in Little Italy that introduced a glass-domed back patio in the summer of 2026. In the Riverside neighborhood, Portuguese restaurant Elvira's has opened a limited-capacity patio situated atop a shipping container. Additionally, Enoteca Rossio in the Junction has maintained an expansive patio following the restaurant's transition from its previous identity as Piri Piri Grill.