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Summerlicious 2026 FAQ
Dates, prices, reservations and how the prix-fixe works — with real numbers from all 243 menus.
When is Summerlicious 2026?
Summerlicious 2026 runs July 3–19, 2026. It's Toronto's citywide prix-fixe festival, with 243 restaurants serving fixed-price three-course menus.
How much does Summerlicious cost?
Every restaurant picks one of six fixed prices: lunch at $20, $27, $34, $41, $48 or $55, and dinner at $25, $35, $45, $55, $65 or $75. The price covers three courses; drinks, tax and tip are extra.
Do I need a reservation?
Strongly recommended — popular spots book out fast, especially weekend dinners. Many restaurants take bookings through OpenTable (we link them on each restaurant page); others take reservations by phone.
What's included in the prix-fixe?
Three courses: an appetizer, a main and a dessert, usually with 3–4 choices per course. Some restaurants add supplements for premium dishes — check the menu on each page.
Are there vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free options?
Yes: 74% of restaurants flag a vegetarian option, 41 have a full vegan menu, and 93 offer gluten-free choices. Use the diet filters on our homepage or see the best vegan and best gluten-free lists.
Is Summerlicious good value?
Generally yes — a three-course meal at a fraction of the usual tab. Our data shows the cheapest tiers actually rate highest: $25 dinners average 4.54★ vs 4.44★ for $75 dinners. See the stats page for the full analysis.
What's the difference between Summerlicious and Winterlicious?
Same festival, different season: Winterlicious runs in late January–February, Summerlicious in July. The format and price tiers are identical.
Is this the official Summerlicious website?
No — this is an independent, unofficial guide built on the City of Toronto's public restaurant registry plus Google ratings. For official information visit toronto.ca/summerlicious.
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