Best Pre-Theater Restaurants in St. Clair West

Our servers were phenomenal! They went out of their way and above and beyond in every way. The food was delicious, and the chefs in house chilli oil and hot sauce was incredible too!

Summer was very awesome Made our spontaneous dinner outing very worth while

Located inside TIFF Bell Lightbox, with the iconic CN Tower just outside the window, Luma offers a modern, minimalist setting complemented by a cinematic atmosphere that makes dinner feel a little more special. We ordered the Yellowfin Tuna Tartare, Roast Beef Picanha, Ontario Rainbow Trout, Lemon Posset, and Rhubarb + Custard, and also tried the Crispy Asparagus. The Yellowfin Tuna Tartare was the highlight of the evening. Fresh, delicate, and beautifully balanced, the yuzu added a bright citrus note while the crisp apple brought a refreshing contrast in texture. The Ontario Rainbow Trout was perfectly cooked—tender, flaky, and naturally sweet—paired with fennel, tomatoes, and fregola for a light, summery dish. It was my first time trying Picanha, and it exceeded expectations. I had imagined it would be quite rich because of its fat cap, but it turned out to be remarkably well-balanced. Juicy and full of beefy flavor without feeling heavy, it was definitely worth ordering. The only disappointment was the Crispy Asparagus. The asparagus was a little too fibrous and over-mature, making it the weakest dish of the meal. For dessert, the Lemon Posset provided a bright, refreshing finish, while the Rhubarb + Custard pleasantly surprised us with its rich vanilla custard, tangy rhubarb, and buttery strawberry cake. Overall, Luma leans more toward a fine dining experience, focusing on quality ingredients and precise execution rather than unnecessary complexity. Combined with the artistic ambiance of TIFF and the view of the CN Tower, the $55 Summerlicious dinner offered excellent value and left us looking forward to another visit.

Quick bite before a theatre performance. Good food and service.

Fantastic food. Friendly service. Steps from the theaters. Very impressed.