Cheese platter venues in Toronto
With unlimited cheeses in the world to choose from, it’s no surprise that a multicultural city like Toronto would offer a multitude of cheeses at its fine food restaurants and shops. Mild or aged, boarded or plattered, at the beginning of a meal or the end, cheese always hits the spot. Here are Toronto’s best cheese platter venues.
Portico
15 Richmond St E, Toronto, ON M5C 1N2The food quality here is just as good as the service. The luscious and appetizing cheese plate is served with fine cheeses, crostini, fruit and flavourful honey and marmalade. A must-try is the aged white cheddar, melted Brie and Guinness cheeses, blended so perfectly with the tasty condiments and ideally-matched sides.
Cheese Boutique & Delicatessen
45 Ripley Ave, Toronto, ON M6S 3P2The Cheese Boutique is every cheese lover’s dream. It's a high-end specialty food store with wall-to-wall domestic and imported cheeses. The Cheese Cave is designed to have temperatures mimicking the natural caves of Switzerland! Check in regularly for customer events. Sampling is a must, with the passionate and knowledgeable staff there to guide you on your cheesy journey.
Bar Isabel
797 College St, Toronto, ON M6G 1C7Be serenaded by music while enjoying a robust meat and cheese platter. Large portions are customized for every taste. From Manchego to Majorero, this bar has more than a dozen cheeses to pair with cured meats, like buffalo slinzega or jamon serrano gran reserva. It’s quite a cheese bar experience!
Ascari Enoteca
1111 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1K7This is a small, cozy, inviting and rustic restaurant known for its trendy cheese cavern that houses the restaurant's wide selection of gorgeously tempered cheeses. Quebec chevre (Grey Owl), Robiola (Italian goat cheese), Gorgonzola Dolce and Blackburn are just a few of the cheeses available for slicing up and devouring.
Leslieville Cheese Market Inc
891 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1J4Enjoy a delightful selection of local and global cheeses, cured meat and gourmet foods. This quaint east-end shop is also known for its made-to-order cheese platters and delicious dips, making it a destination for the adventurous or the discerning party planner. And, their unique grilled cheese sandwiches are also a hit.
The Black Hoof
928 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1W3The cheese plate here has three cheeses (presented from mildest to strongest) and sauces that make this charcuterie platter so yummy. Each block is paired with a jelly, jam or fruit that helps to accentuate different notes in the cheese. It’s a delectable haven for vegans, too.
Cheese Magic
182 Baldwin St, Toronto, ON M5T 1L8Almost 100 aged, mild and stinky cheeses are available here. But, the knowledgeable and friendly staff can focus your palate and taste buds. They also offer a selection of olives and other dried/preserved foods to create a perfect cheese plate. All taste buds will be satisfied by the variety of choices.
