Restaurant 20 Victoria was opened in 2021 by Chris White, following the expiry of the lease of his Toronto restaurant Brothers Food & Wine.[6] Starting operations during theCOVID-19 Pandemic, the restaurant initially offered only sidewalk seating due to indoor dining restrictions in place in Ontario.[6] The kitchen is led by chef Julie Hyde, who is also formerly of Brothers Food & Wine.[3]
The restaurant is named after the street address it operates from, 20 Victoria Street.[3] It offers a seven-course tasting menu in its dining room, as well as an a la carte menu offered from its bar seating that faces the open kitchen.[7]
The business is a no-tipping restaurant and service is included in the bill.[8]
The restaurant received aMichelin star in Toronto's 2023 edition of the Michelin Guide,[2][9] recognizing its "pristine seafood and refined sauce work."[10] It is the only Michelin-starred establishment in Torontoheaded exclusively by a female chef. 20 Victoria retained its star in the 2024 guide.[11]
20 Victoria was also recognized with the 'Best Service' award at the 2023 Toronto Michelin award ceremony.[1]
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