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Co-Founder, Oliver & Bonacini Restaurants. Michael was born in South Wales. He trained classically under Chef Anton Mosimann at London’s Dorchester Hotel before immigrating to Canada in 1985, and partnering with Peter Oliver in 1993 to create Oliver & Bonacini Restaurants.
Oliver & Bonacini Restaurants. O&B’s restaurant operations range from quick service to à la carte fine dining, catering, group dining and special events. O&B has restaurant locations in Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, and Edmonton, with future expansion ahead!
Oliver & Bonacini is recognized as one of Canada’s leading hospitality companies, operating a portfolio of unique and innovative restaurants and event venues, and kick-ass catering.
Michael Bonacini (born March 1, 1960) is a Welsh-Canadian chef of Italian family origins who owns eleven restaurants (including Jump, Canoe, Luma, and Bannock) in Toronto, Ontario and is a co-founder of Oliver & Bonacini Restaurants. Bonacini trained in London and immigrated to Canada in 1985.
Oliver & Bonacini Restaurants, also known as O&B, is a Canadian hospitality and entertainment company. Based in Toronto, it was founded in 1993 as a partnership between Peter Oliver and Michael Bonacini when they opened their first collaboration—a restaurant named Jump.
Celebrity Chef Michael Bonacini is the co-founder of one of Canada’s leading fine dining restaurant companies, Oliver & Bonacini Restaurants, operating 11 unique and innovative restaurants in Ontario.
Imaginative yet rooted in tradition, Leña’s cuisine showcases the vibrant essence of South American cooking, with unique Spanish and Italian influences. Along with our stylish design, warm character, and lively tunes, we promote a “live to eat” ethos and fosters a convivial spirit at the table.
Founded in 1993 by Michael Bonacini and Peter Oliver, O&B has been recognized for its culinary excellence and impeccable execution with over 30 Best Restaurant awards across multiple restaurants, formats and geographies.
May 24, 2024 · Next up on our list is restaurateur and TV personality Michaela Bonacini, owner-chef at dozens of amazing restaurants in the city, including The Dorset, Beauty Eats, Auberge du Pommier and Maison Selby. We asked him to share his thoughts on the best new addition to they city’s dining scene.
Apr 19, 2024 · Along the way, Canadian culinary icon Michael Bonacini and other rising kitchen stars, help Gurian explore the coming of age of Canada’s vibrant gastronomy scene. Special thanks to James Gray for the theme song music.
