For as many exceptional restaurants opened in Toronto in 2025, the city lost an equal number of great ones. Nothing lasts forever, and, cliché though it may be, that sentiment holds particularly true when it comes to restaurants. Whether it's a tried-and-true Italian staple or an iconic pub, no establishment is safe from the hands of time. As we enter the final days of 2025, I'm here to take you on a walk down memory lane to remember the tasty, trendy and terrific restaurants that closed their doors in Toronto this year. Banu On as buzzy a Toronto strip as West Queen West, it's rare for a business to last even five years, let alone 20, but that was the case for this Iranian restaurant led by a group of siblings before they decided to "move on" in February 2025. Bar Clams Matty Matheson may be as close to a Toronto culinary version of King Midas as anyone, but that didn't save this Dundas West Maritime diner concept from closing its doors just a few weeks shy of its first anniversary. Barrio This Mexican restaurant was a local staple in Leslieville — thanks in large part to its unparalleled courtyard patio — for nearly a decade before it closed its doors in the spring. It's since been replaced by an elevated pub called The Castle on Queen , so not all is lost, right? Bombay Palace While you may or may not have ever actually dined at this legendary decades-old Indian buffet, there's a very good chance you'd recognize the massive sign that advertises it at the corner of Jarvis and Adelaide. Nonetheless, the city said goodbye to it in the late spring of 2025. Rising operational costs hit restaurants hard in 2025, and Brett's Ice Cream was among the casualties. Photo by Fareen Karim. Brett's Ice Cream This beloved neighbourhood ice cream shop had been a staple, first in the Beaches and later in the Upper Beaches, for eight years until the rising costs of labour, ingredients, and rent forced it to shutter in November. Cibo There was once a time when the name of this Italian chain was ubiquitous with Italian food in the Yonge and Eglinton area, but its decade-long legacy came to a close in January. Luckily, its locations on King West and in Yorkville remain alive and well. Cold Tea While this not-so-secret speakeasy, which originated in Kensington Market and later moved to Queen West, may not technically be a restaurant, its closure in the fall of 2025 stung enough to warrant inclusion on this list. Upon announcing the closure, its owners did tease a new era in the future, so stay tuned for its next iteration. Glory Hole Doughnuts Speaking of closures that cut especially deep this year, the loss of this Little India doughnut shop, which served various Toronto neighbourhoods during its 14-year lifetime, was inarguably one of them. Imperial Pub An unavoidable pillar of any TMU student's university experience, this pub (which, alongside frosty pints, served a mean chicken tender) called it quits after over 80 years when its block was slated for demolition in November of 2025. Just months after totally overhauling its concept, Grizzly Bar (née: Offworld) closed its doors for good. Photo by Fareen Karim. Offworld/Grizzly Bar What was once the city's out-of-this-world space-themed bar completely overhauled its theming in the spring of 2025 to become a kitschy Canada-themed bar, but not even this year's patriotism surge could save it from shuttering months later. Opera Bob's This neighbourhood favourite pub was a hub for Manchester City fans (and people who simply love a good pint) for 16 years before it quietly closed down early in the year. On the bright side, it's since been replaced by the Roxton Public House , a new venture from the team behind Man of Kent . Rasta Pasta The combination of Italian and Jamaican cuisines may seem strange, but in the case of this Kensington Market staple, it was a claim to fame that led to an over-decade-long legacy. Until its landlords repossessed the property due to non-payment of rent, that is. Luckily, you can still find them at their second (now only) location at Waterworks Food Hall , and former Rasta Pasta co-founder Mary Neglia has since reopened in Kensington under Kensington Jerk and Pasta . San Francesco This legendary Little Italy sandwich shop called it quits after a storied 71-year stint on Clinton St. near the end of the year. Not to fear: you'll be able to find them at the 2026 CNE, or so they say. Saving Grace For a quarter century, this Dundas West restaurant was a staple for brunchgoers and all-day breakfast fanatics, before owner Monica decided it was time to hang up her apron, shutting it down in February. It's now home to The Hive by Honey Soul Food , so it's not all bad news, at least. Piri Piri Grill was a neighbourhood institution for 25 years. Photo by Hector Vasquez Piri Piri It was ta-ta for now in November when this Junction Triangle Portuguese restaurant closed down after a storied 25-year run, but fear not: the team has a new concept on the way. Superpoint This Ossington pizza shop was heralded for serving some of the best slices in the city before it abruptly closed following nearly a decade in business. However, an ominous message on the pizzeria's still-live Instagram account hints that things might not truly be over. Tori's Bakeshop For 13 years, this bakery in the Beaches was a haven for plant-based people with a sweet tooth, serving a full suite of vegan treats before closing its doors in June. It's since been replaced by Judy's , a non-profit cafe that employs adults with disabilities, so this cloud has a particularly shiny silver lining. Vivoli Not even praise from the 6ix God himself could keep this Little Italy institution's doors open after 20 years, though plenty of folks in the city were sad to see it go. In better news, its new owners plan to honour its legacy with an updated Italian concept .