TOCA Restaurant, the Forbes 4-Star restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto, has appointed Alessandro Panattoni as its new chef de cuisine. With experience working in upscale restaurants in Italy, Japan and Canada, Panattoni brings a unique culinary perspective to the hotel.

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 A few Magic Hours and a nap later, it was time for a classic Italian dinner at Toca. Crump suggested I sample the signature dishes: start with the burrata, followed by the bistecca alla fiorentina 32-ounce dry-aged grilled steak and the ravioli stuffed with caciotta cheese, marjoram, and tomato sauce split with a dining partner. The simple, elevated dishes also paired perfectly with the sommelier's recommendations. A day of wining and dining meant only one thing: falling asleep in my supersoft bathrobe watching The OC.

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The Best Luxury Hotel Restaurants In Toronto

Nestled into the upper mezzanine of The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto, this high-end Italian restaurant and watering hole is both sumptuous and sophisticated—without the pretension. The Italian trattoria-inspired menu boasts beyond decadent delights: think risotto with B.C. harvested mushrooms and scallops; Milanese veal cutlet with arugula; and grilled whole lobster with fresh spaghetti.