TIFF 2025 Specials at INK Restaurants – Limited-Time Menus & Cocktails
Toronto is officially rolling out the red carpet, and this year’s Toronto International Film Festival is bigger than ever. As TIFF celebrates its 50th anniversary, the city is buzzing with premieres, afterparties, and celebrity sightings—but the spotlight doesn’t just belong to the theatres.
INK Entertainment’s restaurants are stepping into the festival glow, offering exclusive menus, star-worthy cocktails, and cinematic dining experiences available only during TIFF 2025. From champagne happy hours to movie-inspired pastries, these curated specials let you dine like an A-lister while soaking in the magic of the festival.
A Taste of TIFF: INK’s Limited-Time Menus
Figo | Sept. 4 – 14
TIFF fans can indulge in a $35 Prix-Fixe Lunch Menu featuring Italian classics.
- Primi (choice of): Insalata di Rucola or Prosciutto e Parmigiano
- Secondi (choice of): Rigatoni alla Vodka, Pepperoni Pizza, or Chicken Parmesan
- Star Cocktail: Il Tappeto Rosso (“The Red Carpet”) – Don Julio Blanco, blackberry-infused Campari, Carpano Classico.
Vinny | Sept. 2 – 14 (excluding private event closures)
This King West gem is spotlighting the season’s juiciest fruit.
- Feature Cocktail: Peach Premiere – tequila, peach liqueur, Aperol, amaro, bitters, fresh peach.
- Feature Appetizer: Peach Salad – grilled peach, stracciatella, almond, and fresh greens.
Beso by Patria | Sept. 4 – 14
A cocktail worthy of paparazzi flashbulbs:
- Besos de Cámara – gin, elderflower, lime, pink sherry foam, finished with a dusting of rose.
Daphne | Sept. 5 – 14
This Yorkville hot spot is bringing bubbles to TIFF.
- Flower Hour (3–5PM daily): Perrier-Jouët champagne specials and champagne cocktails served with complimentary gourmet popcorn—the chicest happy hour in town.
Primadonna | Sept. 4 – 14
Sharing plates and cinematic flair headline this Italian feast.
- Specialty Cocktail: People’s Choice Award – vodka, raspberry syrup, cava, lemon juice ($20).
- Antipasti (shared): Bresaola Carpaccio, Caesar Salad.
- Mains: Spicy Vodka Rigatoni plus choice of Chicken, Veal, or Eggplant Parmigiana.
- Dolce (shared): Tiramisu and Bigné Profiteroles with Vanilla Ice Cream & Hot Chocolate Sauce.
French Made | Sept. 2 Only
For one day only, this patisserie is bringing TIFF to the pastry case.
- Salted Caramel Popcorn Latte – $7.50 (hot or iced).
- Movie-Inspired Pastries: Popcorn Croissant ($9), Peach Melba Macaron ($4), Ontario Field Berry Tart ($9).
Akira Back | Sept. 4
Japanese fusion meets TIFF elegance.
- Cow Wow Roll – wagyu beef with umami slaw ($34).
- Critic’s Choice Cocktail – Suntory whisky, plum sake, yuzu ($22).
The TIFF 50 Experience
From champagne to cinema-inspired sweets, these menus aren’t just about dining—they’re about immersing yourself in the energy of TIFF’s golden year. Whether you’re pre-gaming before a premiere, winding down after a screening, or just looking to taste the glamour, INK restaurants are making TIFF 2025 unforgettable.
With the city buzzing and stars filling the streets, these limited-time experiences will disappear faster than front-row tickets to a gala. Make your reservations, grab your red-carpet cocktail, and toast to 50 years of TIFF magic.