NOW OPEN: Acclaimed Michelin-recommended restaurateur Ambica Jain opens Raani in Toronto's Financial District

Acclaimed Michelin-recommended restaurateur Ambica Jain unveils Raani, a glamorous modern-day palace inspired by the princely states of India, bringing forgotten recipes, storied rituals and the generous spirit of royal hospitality to Toronto's Financial District.

TORONTO, Nov. 11, 2026 /CNW/ -- The doors to Raani are officially open, unveiling Michelin-recommended restaurateur Ambica Jain's newest crown jewel -- a modern-day palace in Toronto's Financial District. Inspired by the culinary traditions, hospitality and rituals of India's royal courts, Raani is not a reinterpretation, but a reclamation: glamorous, confident and fiercely authentic.

Raani Toronto, Photo Credit: Britney Townsend

Located at 360 Bay Street, Raani marks a defining chapter for Jain and MJAJ Hospitality, following Adrak Yorkville's Michelin Guide recognition. Drawing inspiration from the princely states of 18th- and 19th-century India, the restaurant celebrates the regional traditions, elaborate feasts and recipes once reserved for royalty.

For Jain, opening her most ambitious concept in Canada's financial heart carries significance. As a woman challenging conventions in a traditionally male-dominated industry, Raani represents a powerful statement about the future of Indian dining in Canada.

Spanning two levels and 162 seats, Raani is a day-to-night destination for power lunches, business meetings, celebratory dinners and late-night gatherings. Guests are welcomed into a signature cocktail bar and lounge, an elegant main dining room and an exclusive 10-seat Chef's Table. Below, a former bank vault has been transformed into The Vault, a private event space with its own bar and lounge, now accepting bookings. Soon, its code-locked doors will also reveal an intimate speakeasy and spirit-tasting experience, with further details forthcoming.

A Menu Told In Chapters

Led by Executive Chef Shrikant Tadke, Raani's menu unfolds across seven chapters inspired by a journey through the Queen's palace. Celebrating centuries-old Indian cooking techniques, from pit cooking and slow-braising to dum preparations, tandoor and live-fire grilling, the culinary experience honours tradition through craftsmanship and storytelling.

Signature dishes include Raja Kachori, a delicate semolina shell filled with masala prawns, blueberry yogurt and house chutneys; Konkani Red Snapper, Sigri-grilled with coastal masala and kokum-pickled shallots; Trio Mini Kulcha, featuring mushroom, spinach-corn and paneer bhurji fillings with traditional accompaniments; and Khad Khargosh, yogurt-marinated rabbit, bread-sealed and pit-cooked, served with saffron jus and smoked apricot chutney.

Rather than reinventing Indian cuisine, Raani honours the techniques, flavours and traditions that have defined it for generations, inviting Toronto to experience Indian hospitality through an entirely new lens.

Discover the seven chapters of Raani's menu HERE.

Raani Toronto
360 Bay Street
Toronto, ON M5H 2V6
Canada

Instagram: @raanitoronto
Phone: [phone]
Website: www.raanitoronto.com

Please find all media photos HERE for interiors and food.

SOURCE MJAJ Hospitality

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