At the heart of the financial district, Vertical takes its name from the buildings around it (and possibly the ambitions inside them). An airy interior makes diners and food its focus, but when the 150-seat terrace opens later this month, just above the First Canadian Place waterfall, it will command the downtown’s best one-day-all-this-will-be-yours view. A mainly Italian menu (and wine list) puts the emphasis on fresh whole fish and pastas, priced to please prudent Bay Streeters.

Vertical, First Canadian Place, 100 King St. W., 416-214-2252.