TORONTO, June 12, 2025 – Opening its doors at 80 Richmond St. in Toronto this week and rooted in the warmth and conviviality of Italian dining culture, Florin Trattoria is a new dining experience that offers exceptional quality in drinks, wine, food, and ambiance.
Inspired by a family vacation to Florence that celebrated the city’s rich history and vibrant culinary scene, Florin is the latest concept from Turner Hospitality Group—the family-run team behind Mother Tongue, Liquid Courage, Twist, and Mangones. Paying homage to the best trattorias in Florence, Florin brings a refined yet approachable dining experience to Toronto’s Financial District.
Named after a coin
Named after the Florentine coin, the Florin, Turner Hospitality Group thoughtfully blends history and modernity at this contemporary trattoria. Inspired by Florence, the name pays tribute to the city’s heritage and the building’s 1920s roots in Toronto’s Financial District.
Meet the Chefs
photos supplied by Florin Trattoria
Helmed by Chef de Cuisine Brian Kang (DaNico, Don Alfonso), and Executive Chef de Cuisine Francis Bermejo (Mother Tongue, Bar Buca), the menu features Bistecca alla Fiorentina, a thick-cut T-bone steak, Gnudi – a Tuscan ‘nude ravioli’ stuffed with ricotta and spinach, specially crafted in-house pasta, and luxurious items like the L’Astice; Nova Scotia lobster, cannellini bean stew, maitake mushroom, escarole involtini and topped with trout roe and lobster jus. Florin distinguishes itself from its Italian neighbours in the city by transforming traditional iconic dishes into local creations that draw in food lovers looking for a sense of discovery and distinction.
Tuscan-inspired design
With design elements reflecting Florence’s artistic charm, including wine displayed in windows, this space adds a unique nod to the iconic cobblestone streets and Tuscan cellars. The space seamlessly merges old-world tradition with refined, contemporary flair, feeling revamped yet familiar.
European-inspired culinary experience
Florin brings dining back to its roots: a place to gather, reconnect with old friends, make new ones, and build relationships over great food and drink. Filling the gap in Toronto’s dining landscape, Florin brings a European-inspired culinary experience to the Financial District, where exceptional food, wine, and service are delivered with sophistication. It’s world-class hospitality in a refined, friendly setting sets a new standard in Toronto for Italian-style dining. Florin blends authentic culinary traditions with a lively, modern Toronto spirit- creating a space where dining feels exceptional, warm and inviting.
Whether guests are closing a deal over lunch, unwinding with an aperitif, or indulging in a perfectly cooked Bistecca alla Fiorentina, Florin is a space where you can come to weekly for a casual pasta and wine or indulge in a more refined experience – confident that every detail, from service to ambiance, is flawlessly executed.
Reservations can be made HERE
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Florin’s specialty cocktails Include:
FLORIN’S 1252 NEGRONI 3.25oz
Spirit of York Gin, Campari, antica formula, gold leaf
our elevated Negroni – inspired by the first gold florin minted in 1252
PEPPERONCINI MARTINI 3oz
Olive oil vodka, dry vermouth, olive & pepperoncini brine, florin olives
a bold, briny love letter to Italian antipasti
BICICLETTA ESTEVIA 4.5oz
Dry white wine, Campari, select aperitivo, meletti amaro, grapefruit soda
A nod to the Italians who famously wobbled home on their bikes after one too many. Bright, bitter & built for golden hour
FIORA 2oz
Tanqueray, chamomile-infused grappa, cocchi americano, peach puree, lemon, rinquinquin foam, elegant, & garden-fresh – like a Bellini that grew up in Florence
posted by Terry Lankstead
images provided by Florin Trattoria
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