Reserve your table for Vaughan Flavours!

June 23, 2025 3:00 p.m.

City News

Tourism

Enjoy delicious three-course meals at 20 participating local restaurants from July 21 to Aug. 4

Calling all foodies: are you ready to enjoy delicious flavours from around the world right here in Vaughan this summer?

Today, Mayor Steven Del Duca and Members of Council officially kicked off Vaughan Flavours, our new food festival that will run from Monday, July 21 to Monday, Aug. 4 at 20 participating local restaurants.

Book your table today to enjoy three-course prix fixe menus ranging from $20 to $55 for lunch and $25 to $75 for dinner at the following restaurants:

Botticelli Ristorante – 705 Applewood Cres., Unit 1
Cai Gac-Mang-Re Restaurant – 4300 Steeles Ave. W., Unit 29
Castello Ristorante – 3600 Langstaff Rd., Unit 12
Drunch Kitchen and 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 37
Giro d'Italia – 8740 Jane St., Unit 16
Hot Shot Bar and Grill – 2600 Rutherford Rd.
Ice Cream Patio – 7611 Pine Valley Dr., Unit 34
Kamen Ramen – 3737 Major Mackenzie Dr. W, Unit 108
Keyfi-i Istanbul Turkish Cuisine – 1200 Hwy 7, Unit 1
KRAVE INDIAN – 6150 Hwy 7, Unit 4
lago Restaurant – 10000 Dufferin St.
Mastro Roberto Trattoria – 7887 Weston Rd., Unit 8
Osteria Gente – 28 Roytec Rd., Unit 3
The Salty Dawg – 9732 Hwy 27
That's Italian – 2 Tall Grass Trail, Unit 5
Trio Restaurant and Bar – Bass Pro Mills Dr., Unit 200
Westend Grill House- 4040 Steeles Ave., Unit 1

This new dining experience offers something for everyone – plan ahead so you don’t miss out!

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 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 out in Vaughan. On April 23, Vaughan Council approved a staff report to proceed with the Vaughan Flavours pilot.

To browse menus and book a table, go to visitvaughan.ca/VaughanFlavours.

QUOTES

“Vaughan is home to many delicious restaurants showcasing different types of food from around the world. So, if you’re a foodie, you won’t want to miss the inaugural Vaughan Flavours food festival! I am pleased to announce we have 20 amazing restaurants taking part this summer. This program gives you the opportunity to explore new cuisines and revisit old favourites while supporting local restaurants. It’s a win win! I hope everyone will book reservations to enjoy a fun night out with family and friends from July 21 to Aug. 4. I want to thank Ward 2 Councillor Adriano Volpentesta for his efforts to bring this initiative to life. I look forward to everyone enjoying the flavours of Vaughan this summer!”

- Mayor Steven Del Duca

“I am happy to see so many of our amazing restaurants here in Vaughan taking part in the first-ever Vaughan Flavours program. It’s a Vaughan-tastic way to show your love and support for local businesses while indulging in delicious eats right here in our own backyard. I look forward to bringing the community together to celebrate the important contributions of local eateries with family and friends, and the positive impact they continue to have in Vaughan. I want to thank Mayor Steven Del Duca for his leadership and support in launching this exciting program.”

- Ward 2 Councillor Adriano Volpentesta

QUICK FACTS

The City of Vaughan is launching Vaughan Flavours this summer, taking place for two weeks from Monday, July 21 to Monday, Aug. 4.
20 restaurants will participate in Vaughan Flavours.
Participating restaurants will offer dine-in experiences, featuring three-course prix fixe menus ranging from $20 to $55 for lunch and $25 to $75 for dinner.
To reserve a table, visit visitvaughan.ca/VaughanFlavours or the website of the restaurant directly.
On March 25, Vaughan Council approved Mayor Del Duca and Ward 2 Councillor Volpentesta’s Member’s Resolution to direct staff to develop a pilot program encouraging residents and visitors to dine in Vaughan.
On April 23, Vaughan Council approved a staff report to deliver a pilot program encouraging residents and visitors to dine in Vaughan.
Vaughan became the first municipality in Ontario to ratify a policy that bans U.S. suppliers in early March 2025. 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.