Toronto's most acclaimed Peruvian restaurant — Inti brings the full range of Peru's extraordinary cuisine to the city: ceviche of remarkable freshness, lomo saltado, aji de gallina, and tiraditos that reveal the Japanese influence on Peruvian coastal cooking. Essential.
Neighbourhood: Entertainment District · Address: 250 Adelaide St W, Toronto, ON M5H 1X6 · Hours: Mon–Thu 12PM–10PM | Fri–Sat 12PM–11PM | Sun 12PM–9PM · Price Range: $$$ · Phone: (416) 602-4573 · Website: https://intiperuvianrestaurant.ca · Editorial status: Not yet verified
You won’t find a more complete Peruvian menu in Toronto—both the adventurous and comfort-seeking diners are covered. The quality of the seafood, especially in the ceviche, is a legit step above.
Unlike the city’s handful of casual Peruvian spots, Inti takes presentation and detail seriously, highlighting Peru’s Japanese influences with pristine tiraditos and creative Nikkei touches. The bar mixes classic and modern takes on pisco sours you rarely see in Toronto. They source many specialty ingredients directly, including aji amarillo and choclo, so the flavours are legit—a rarity here.
Inti Peruvian Restaurant brings the full breadth of Peru’s eclectic cooking to the Entertainment District—think bright, tangy ceviches made to order, meticulously plated tiradito, and soul-warming stews like aji de gallina. Owned by Lima native Chef Javier Medrano, Inti fuses classic Peruvian recipes with subtle nods to Toronto’s multicultural tastes. The dining room is modern and energetic, with splashes of Andean textiles and playlist that leans, refreshingly, beyond pan flutes. Service is warm, conversational, and ready to walk you through anything unfamiliar on the menu.
Reservations are recommended, especially on weekends—walk-ins can mean long waits after 6PM.
The ceviche clásico is the essential start: ultra-fresh fish, sharp citrus, sweet potato, and crunchy cancha all balance perfectly.
Great for groups up to 8; they offer shared plates and the vibe stays energetic, but it’s not the spot for big, raucous parties.
Most mains are $26–$40, ceviches $22–$25, and cocktails $15–$18.
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