Blue Horse Eatery, a modern Italian bar, and Blue Horse Rotisserie, a slow-cooked meat and comfort food restaurant, are getting ready to open in Toronto at 1867 Yonge Street and 554 Parliament Street.
The Eatery will move into the former home of Fionn MacCool’s near the former Kramer’s Bar & Grill, while Rotisserie is planned for a space currently under renovation, according to BlogTO. Both restaurants are led by Christian, who closed Kramer’s Bar & Grill in the summer of 2025. Blue Horse Eatery is planned to open before the 2026 World Cup, which starts in June, while Rotisserie is targeted for Summer 2026. Customers can expect approachable Italian food with a mix of bar snacks, modern plates, rotisserie meats, pastas, sandwiches, and weekend brunches.
Blue Horse Cucina in Etobicoke, the first location, opened in December 2025 and focuses on traditional Italian hospitality. The new openings continue a strategy of expanding the Blue Horse brand across Toronto, introducing multiple concepts under a consistent identity. The locations are part of a broader plan to open three new restaurants within a year of Kramer’s closure.
Blue Horse Eatery will offer casual Italian bar dining, including small plates, shareable snacks, and drinks, in a neighborhood setting. Rotisserie will focus on hearty meals, including slow-cooked meats, seasonal pastas, salads, sandwiches, and brunch options on weekends. Both concepts are intended to maintain a welcoming, community-focused vibe while delivering quality food and service.
The Blue Horse name draws inspiration from Kramer’s old mascot and carries forward a sense of familiarity for the Davisville community. These openings aim to balance casual, approachable dining with consistent quality across all Blue Horse locations.
This will be an excellent landing space for both concepts, providing residents with new Italian-focused dining options while keeping the neighborhood’s friendly and accessible atmosphere intact.
