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Trendy Korean-Ecuadorean restaurant replaced after brief run

Bonito's closes; groovy cocktail bar takes over Ossington space

· 1 min read · HOC Toronto Desk

Bonito's, the retro Korean-Ecuadorean restaurant that opened in early 2025 in a converted Ossington laundromat, has shuttered after just months of operation. The space, which generated buzz for its groovy aesthetic and fusion concept, is being replaced with a new cocktail bar. The turnover reflects the challenging economics of Toronto's restaurant scene.