Bistro

Good food. Great art. Even better company.

Starting June 22, the Bistro will be closed due to the Shop renovation. Please visit our FAQs to learn more.

At the AGO Bistro, flavour meets culture—right inside the gallery.

Explore our seasonal menu below, and don’t miss half-price bottles of wine every Wednesday from 5–8 pm. 

When you dine with us, you’re doing more than enjoying a great meal—you’re supporting art and culture in Canada. Every bite helps fund exhibitions, education, and creative programs at the gallery.

Thanks for making it more than just lunch. You’re making a difference. 

Reserve your table today

 

*Large groups of 8+ must provide an accurate guest count in advance of their reservation. We cannot guarantee seating for any extra arrivals. Large groups will be contacted to confirm details of their reservations and will be required to provide details from a valid credit card in order to secure their reservation. Please note that separate bills are not available for parties of 8+.

 

Bistro All Day Menus

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PRIX FIXE

Two-course | 40
Choice of Appetizer & Main
Three-course | 50
Choice of Appetizer, Main & Dessert

APPETIZERS

Soup (Veg) | 13
Seasonal vegetable garnish

Bistro Green Salad (V) | 16
Leafy greens, radish, pickled vegetables, Niagara vinaigrette

Bistro Caesar | 17
Mixed chicory, romaine, prosciutto crisp, parmesan, croutons, garlic caper dressing, pickled onion, anchovy

Salt & Pepper Salad (Veg) | 17
Shredded kale, black pepper, honey gastrique, ricotta salata, buttered breadcrumbs

MAINS

Grilled Salmon Niçoise (DF, GF) | 25
5 oz. Atlantic salmon, fine beans, new potato, local tomato, olive tapenade, soft-boiled egg

Artichaux Frits & Haricots | 27
Crispy artichokes, braised navy beans, fava beans, sauce verte, poivronade

Roasted Broccolini (Veg) | 27
Tomato braised eggplant caponata, creamy polenta, parmesan

AGO Burger | 28
6 oz. beef patty, white cheddar, bacon, grilled onion, pickles, watercress, brioche bun, garlic aioli, fries

Steak Frites (GF) | 35
6 oz. Canadian striploin, Montpellier butter, red wine jus, fries, aioli

TO FINISH

Pistachio Cake (Veg) | 12
Dark chocolate mousse, raspberry coulis, candied pistachios

Key Lime Pie (Veg) | 12 
Graham crumb, whipped cream

Locally-made Sorbet (GF, V) | 11

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COCKTAILS

A Yorkville Afternoon | 16
Spirit of York gin, Galliano, Pernod, Sloane’s Peaches & Cream white tea, notes of saffron, ginger, and anise 2oz | abv 13.7%

Sumac Margarita | 17
Tequila, lime, Ontario sumac cordial with notes of cardamom & saffron, sumac-sugared rim 1.5oz | abv 13.8%

Foraging with Emily | 17
Cherry wood-smoked Crown Royal Northern Harvest rye, Brickworks cider, wildflower honey, lemon, dandelion and black walnut bitters, spruce tip 3oz | abv 16.1%

Toronto Island Punch | 16
House-spiced rum, passion fruit, mango, pineapple, amarena cherry, nutmeg, Angostura, house grenadine 1.5oz | abv 11.4%

FREE-SPIRITED (<0.5%)

Allan Garden Fizz | 12
Vegan fizz with notes of cucumber, ginger, and lime leaves

Centre Island Punch | 12
Passion fruit, mango, pineapple, amarena cherry, nutmeg, Angostura, non-alcoholic orange bitters, house grenadine

Don Valley Violette | 12
Lavender, lemon, non-alcoholic grapefruit bitters, mint, butterfly pea flower

OTHER DRINKS

Pilot Coffee Roasters
Latte or cappuccino | 6.25
Espresso | 4.25
Americano | 4.50
Brewed coffee | 4.25
Sloane Fine Teas | 4.50

Still or Sparkling
Ontarieau Water (355 ml) | 4.25
Ontarieau Water (700 ml) | 8.25

Juice or Pop
Orange or lemonade | 4.50
Soft Drinks | 3.75


SPARKLING WINE    

5OZ | 8OZ | BTL

Anna de Codorníu Brut Reserva Cava 15 | 22 | 65
Spain – tropical fruit, citrus, bright

Villa Marchesi Prosecco 14 | 21 | 62
Italy – floral, vibrant, crisp

Codorníu Cuvée Barcelona Sparkling Rosé 15 | 22 | 65
Spain – red fruit, citrus, brioche

WINE  

5OZ | 8OZ | BTL

Organized Crime Pinot Gris 15 | 22 | 65 
Ontario – pear, nectarine, citrus

Tawse Chardonnay 15 | 22 | 65 
Ontario – apple, citrus, honey, oak

Ant Moore Sauvignon Blanc 16 | 23 | 67 
New Zealand – lime, passion fruit, grass

Organized Crime ‘Break In’ Pinot Noir 15 | 22 | 65 
Ontario – cherry, raspberry, oak

Thirty Bench Winemakers Merlot 16 | 23 | 67 
Ontario – blackberry, black cherry, oak

Château Beauvillage Bordeaux 18 | 26 | 78 
France – florals, rhubarb jam, spice

BEER

Seasonal Selection | 13 
From Indigenous-owned Red Tape Brewery

Mad Tom IPA  | 10 
IPA, 6.4%, 355ml – Muskoka Brewery

Muskoka Cream Ale | 10 
Ale, 5%, 355ml – Muskoka Brewery

Mill Street Organic | 10 
Lager, 4.2%, 341ml – Mill Street Brewery

Waterloo Dark | 10 
Dark ale, 5%, 500ml – Waterloo Brewing

Partake Pale Ale | 8 
Non-alcoholic, 355ml – Partake Brewing

BEFORE OR AFTER

Amaro Nonino (1.5 oz) | 14

Courvoisier VS (1.5 oz) | 23

Auchentoshan 12 year (1 oz) | 12.50

Oban 14 year (1 oz)  | 19.50

Lagavulin 16 year (1 oz) | 24.50

Baileys Irish cream (1 oz) | 6

Kahlúa coffee liquor (1 oz) | 6

Frangelico (1 oz) | 6

Southbrook ‘The Anniversary’ Dessert wine (2 oz) | 9

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MEAL BUNDLE | 14

Comes with fresh fruit, veggie sticks, ranch dip, and a drink

Choice of:

Veggie hotdog (V) 
Ketchup & mustard 

Chicken Fingers 
Plum sauce 

Mac n’ Cheese (Veg) 
Ketchup

Weekend Brunch Option

Buttermilk Pancakes 
Whipped butter, maple syrup

 

HOURS

EXPERIENCES

Taste of Four Cities

Feb 24 - Jun 7 | Bistro exclusive

Explore a prix fixe menu with flavours representing the four cities in the Paul McCartney Photographs 1963–64: Eyes of the Storm. 


Temporary closure FAQS

Bistro closure 2026 FAQs

When will Bistro reopen for reservations? 

The Bistro will be closed starting June 22 and is expected to resume full operations when the Shop reopens in late Fall. Stay tuned for more details. 

Will dinner service be offered in the Grange House and Library?

The Grange House and the Norma Ridley Members' Lounge in the Grange Library will continue to serve à la carte snacks and beverages. During the renovation project, the Grange House will expand to include food and beverage service on Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. On Wednesdays and Fridays, from June 22 to August 30, food service will be offered in the Grange House from 11:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.  To see the menu and for more details, visit ago.ca/visit/dine/norma-ridley-members-lounge. 

Can I reserve a table in the Grange House?  

AGO Members will have the exclusive opportunity to reserve a table in advance in both the Grange House and Grange Library. Details to come in the coming weeks. Not a Member? Join Today.

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Private Dining

AGO Bistro offers the perfect place for private dining. Complete with delicious food and drink, dedicated wait staff and beautiful art from AGO Art Rental & Sales adorning the walls, your private event will be more than you could imagine.

To book your private event, call 416-979-6634.

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CONTACT US

AGO Bistro at the Art Gallery of Ontario is located on Level 1 of the Gallery. The restaurant is accessible from the AGO and from Dundas Street West.

317 Dundas Street West Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5T 1G4

Reserve your table today.
Call us at 416 979 6688

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