BOOK NOW: Vaughan Flavours
A new local dining experience from July 21 to Aug. 4
The wait is over! The City of Vaughan’s first-ever Vaughan Flavours starts today and will run until Monday, Aug. 4.
Discover the city’s diverse culinary scene – from Italian to Vietnamese, and Indian to Japanese – with this new local dining experience.
Each participating restaurant will offer three-course prix fixe menus at a variety of price points ranging from $20 to $55 for lunch and $25 to $75 for dinner.
Book your reservations at these participating restaurants:
Botticelli Ristorante – 705 Applewood Cres.
Cái Gạc-Măng-Rê Restaurant – 4300 Steeles Ave. W., Unit 29
Castello Ristorante – 3600 Langstaff Rd., Unit 12
Chic Pick Restaurant and Catering – 160 Cidermill Ave.
Drunch Kitchen & Wine – 9200 Bathurst St., Unit D6
EDO Japan – 3737 Major Mackenzie Dr. W., Unit 103
Essence Bistro – 140 Woodbridge Ave., Unit 2
Flaming Kitchen – 3175 Rutherford Rd., Unit G37
Giro D'Italia Ristorante – 8740 Jane St., Unit 16
Hot Shots Bar and Grill – 2600 Rutherford Rd.
Ice Cream Patio – 7611 Pine Valley Dr., Unit 34
Kamen Ramen – 3737 Major Mackenzie Dr. W., Unit 108
KRAVE INDIAN – 6150 Hwy 7, Unit 4
lago Restaurant – 10000 Dufferin St.
Mastro Roberto Trattoria – 7887 Weston Rd.
Osteria Gente – 28 Roytec Rd.
The Salty Dawg – 9732 Hwy 27
That's Italian Ristorante – 2 Tall Grass Trail, Unit 4
Trio Restaurant and Bar – 200 Bass Pro Mills Dr.
Westend Grill House – 4040 Steeles Ave. W., Unit 1
If you haven’t already, book a table before it’s too late!
Vaughan Flavours is the City’s latest initiative created to further support local businesses in response to sweeping U.S. tariffs. It comes from Mayor Steven Del Duca’s and Ward 2 Councillor Adriano Volpentesta’s Member’s Resolution directing staff to develop a pilot program encouraging residents and visitors to dine in Vaughan. On April 23, Vaughan Council approved a staff report to proceed with the Vaughan Flavours pilot.
Vaughan became the first municipality in Ontario to ratify a policy that bans U.S. suppliers in early March. In April, the City began offering businesses free ‘Vaughan Strong. Support Canadian’ welcome packages filled with materials to help identify local and Canadian-made goods in stores, removing the guessing game for shoppers at the checkout counter. To request a welcome package for your business, contact the Economic Development team at ed@vaughan.ca.
For more information about Vaughan Flavours, visit visitvaughan.ca/VaughanFlavours.
QUOTES
“I couldn’t be more thrilled to launch the first-ever Vaughan Flavours program. It is crucial to support our local businesses, and this new initiative makes it even more irresistible to do so! Many amazing local restaurants across Vaughan will be serving up delicious three-course prix fixe menus. There is truly something for everyone, whether you’re craving bold, traditional or unique dishes. Thank you to Ward 2 Councillor Adriano Volpentesta for his role in bringing this program to life. I hope everyone has made their reservations and is ready to dine this summer!”
Mayor Steven Del Duca
“Vaughan Flavours is another way we’re bringing the community together, one tasty meal at a time! Vaughan is fortunate to be home to a large variety of unique restaurants, and this new program will showcase these cuisines while giving our local economy a boost. I hope this program will continue to run for many years to come. Thank you to Mayor Steven Del Duca for his leadership and support for Vaughan Flavours. To everyone who has made reservations: bon appétit!”
Councillor Adriano Volpentesta, Ward 2
QUICK FACTS
The City of Vaughan has launched Vaughan Flavours, taking place for two weeks from Monday, July 21 to Monday, Aug. 4.
Participating restaurants are offering dine-in experiences featuring a three-course prix fixe menu.
For a list of participating restaurants, visit visitvaughan.ca/VaughanFlavours.
LEARN MORE
Vaughan Flavours webpage
Mayor Del Duca and Ward 2 Councillor Adriano Volpentesta’s March 18 Member’s Resolution: Vaughan Restaurant Festival
April 8 Staff Report: Vaughan Restaurant Festival – Summer 2025 Winter 2026
Vaughan Strong webpage
Tourism Vaughan’s webpage
Tourism Vaughan’s eNewsletter
Economic Development department’s eNewsletter
Economic Development LinkedIn
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