5 Best Manicure in Toronto (2026)

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By Elara Kestrel, Health and Medical Expert · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

Booking a manicure in Toronto sounds simple until you're staring at a hundred nail bars downtown and trying to guess which one won't chip a week later. The salons on this page have logged 4,435 Google reviews between them, and the gap between the busiest and the smallest is more than five-fold, 2,063 reviews against 386, so track record varies a lot more than the star ratings do. Every one of them still sits between 4.7 and 4.9, which means the real decision is style and specialty, not whether the work holds up.

Short answer: For a manicure in Toronto, 1997 Nail Bar Downtown Toronto leads on volume with 4.8 stars across 2,063 reviews, the deepest track record of any salon on this page. HotSauce Nails Lashes (4.9, 945 reviews) rates slightly higher if intricate nail art and lash services in one visit matter to you. Expect a basic gel manicure to run roughly CA$100 or more based on real customer receipts shared in reviews.

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#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	1997 Nail Bar Downtown Toronto	4.8 ★	2,063	Overall track record / nail art	View ›
2	HotSauce Nails Lashes - Queen West	4.9 ★	945	Nail art plus lash extensions	View ›
3	ONE Touch Nail & Beauty Salon	4.8 ★	517	Full beauty menu / all-day hours	View ›
4	Elle Nail Bar	4.7 ★	524	Detailed custom nail art	View ›
5	Martina’s Nail Place	4.8 ★	386	Consistent quality across technicians	View ›

Where to book

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days

1997 Nail Bar Downtown Toronto

4.82,063 Google reviews

1997 Nail Bar operates two Toronto locations, in the Aura Mall downtown and in North York, offering gel-X, acrylics, biogel, and pedicures. The salon uses EMA liquid and CND acrylic powder, which it markets as a safer, longer-lasting alternative to MMA-based acrylics, and takes same-day appointments.

What people praise

Reviewers consistently praise specific technicians by name for detailed, custom nail art matching inspiration photos
The gel-X and biogel sets are described as long-lasting with minimal chipping on a first visit
Same-day booking availability comes up repeatedly as a convenience

Worth knowing

At least one long-time customer reported a drop in shellac quality and retention on a recent visit compared to an earlier one
One reviewer described a pricing dispute over add-on charges for a French tip redo

Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume2,063 · 98th

Confidencevery high

Recency3 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown94% 5-star

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Our take: The clear volume leader in this city for manicures, with the review base to back it up. The one quality complaint we found was inconsistency between visits rather than a one-off failure, worth keeping in mind if you're picking a regular technician.

Website +1416-598-8956 Directions

Aura Mall, P1 Level, 384 Yonge St Unit 66, Toronto, ON M5G 2K2

#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

HotSauce Nails Lashes - Queen West

4.9945 Google reviews

HotSauce Nails Lashes, on Queen Street West, is a fashion-led beauty salon combining nail services with eyelash extensions in one location. The salon markets itself around bold, cutting-edge nail designs and offers a loyalty points program plus weekday specials before 4pm.

What people praise

Reviewers name specific technicians for mani-pedi combos and describe attentive, unhurried service
The loyalty program and weekday discount specials come up as a reason clients keep returning
Lash and nail services booked together get praised as a smooth, one-stop visit

Worth knowing

One reviewer felt a custom design didn't fully match the reference photo relative to the higher price paid for it

Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume945 · 93th

Confidencevery high

Recency4 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown97% 5-star

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Our take: The highest rating among the busier salons on this page, and the only one offering lash extensions alongside nails in-house. A strong pick if you want both services from one technician.

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261 A Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1Z4

#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

ONE Touch Nail & Beauty Salon

4.8517 Google reviews

ONE Touch Nail & Beauty Salon on Adelaide Street West combines a nail salon with a full beauty menu including eyebrow bar and permanent make-up services, and keeps the same 9am-to-7:30pm hours seven days a week. Booking runs through Square's online system.

What people praise

Long-time clients describe a multi-year loyalty program with escalating discounts as a real reason to stay with one salon
One regular technician is repeatedly credited for neat, precise, consistent manicures and pedicures over more than two years
Same-day, two-hour mani-pedi combos are described as efficient without feeling rushed

Worth knowing

Two reviewers described gel polish curing or peeling issues shortly after a visit, in one case tied to a specific technician

Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume517 · 78th

Confidencehigh

Recency2 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown94% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A dependable option with the longest daily hours on this list and a broader beauty menu beyond nails. The curing complaints were tied to specific visits rather than a pattern across most reviews, so ask for a technician by name if you've had a good experience before.

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266 Adelaide St W, Toronto, ON M5H 1X6

#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Elle Nail Bar

4.7524 Google reviews

Elle Nail Bar, in Toronto's downtown core, specializes in gel nails, nail art, and biogel extensions, booking through the Fresha platform. The salon markets itself around elevated nail care and detailed custom designs rather than quick standard sets.

What people praise

Multiple named technicians get individual praise for translating detailed custom requests, including sports-themed and F1-inspired designs, with precision
Reviewers who tracked wear over several weeks report minimal lifting or chipping and clean regrowth
The salon atmosphere is repeatedly described as calm, clean, and welcoming

Worth knowing

Slightly lower average rating than the other salons on this page, though still comfortably above 4.5

Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume524 · 83th

Confidencehigh

Recency7 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown90% 5-star

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Our take: Ranks lowest by rating here but still strong, and reviewers specifically credit the technicians with pulling off unusually detailed custom art. Worth considering if you have a specific, complex design in mind.

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112 Elizabeth St Unit 4, Toronto, ON M5G 1P5

#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Martina’s Nail Place

4.8386 Google reviews

Martina's Nail Place, on Gerrard Street West, is open until 9pm daily and offers bio gel full sets, nail art, and pedicures across a team of multiple technicians. The salon markets snack and refreshment service alongside the nail menu.

What people praise

Clients who have used more than one technician at this salon describe consistently high-quality results across different staff members
Reviewers highlight the decor and refreshments as a nice touch for a longer appointment
Detail-oriented custom color and design work gets called out by name

Worth knowing

One reviewer described a lifted nail a week after a bio gel set and felt the salon's repair-only refund policy was inflexible

Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume386 · 63th

Confidencehigh

Recency6 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown92% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The smallest review base on this page but still a solid 4.8, with reviewers specifically praising consistency across different technicians rather than just one standout artist.

Website Book now +1416-979-7017 Directions

44 Gerrard St W Unit f, Toronto, ON M5G 2K2

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How we scored these salons

Rating is the salon’s live Google average. Review volume measures how many customers have left feedback, ranked against the others on this page. Confidence blends the two, since a high rating built on a handful of reviews carries less weight than one built on thousands. Recency checks how recently people are still leaving reviews. No salon can pay to change any of these numbers.

How much does a manicure cost in Toronto? (2026)

Reviewers on this page mention paying over CA$100 for gel manicures with extras like extensions or nail art, and around CA$116 total (including tax and tip) for a bio gel full set. Basic gel or shellac manicures without extensions or intricate art generally run cheaper than a full acrylic or biogel set with custom design work, and pedicures or mani-pedi combos add to the total.

Job	Typical price
Gel or shellac manicure	From around CA$50-80 (base service)
Bio gel or acrylic full set with extensions	CA$90-116+ (per customer-reported receipts)
Gel manicure with detailed nail art	CA$100+

Figures compiled July 2026 from real customer reviews on this page reporting the prices they paid, not published rate cards.

Manicure salons across Toronto

These salons cluster in and around downtown Toronto, from Yonge Street and Queen Street West to Adelaide Street, Elizabeth Street, and Gerrard Street. If you’re looking for a manicure near me in Toronto, most of these locations sit within walking distance of the downtown core and nearby subway stations.

What to ask before booking a manicure

What’s included in the base price, and what counts as an add-on (extensions, art, extra-long soak-off)?
Can I request a specific technician if I’ve had good results with them before?
What products do you use for acrylics or gel, and are they MMA-free?
What’s your policy if a nail chips or lifts within a week of the appointment?
How far in advance do I need to book for a specific design or busy weekend slot?
Do you offer a loyalty program or repeat-visit discount?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these salons?

We pulled real Google Business Profile data for nail salons and manicure services operating in Toronto, then ranked on rating, review volume, and how recently people are still leaving reviews.

How often is this updated?

This page was last verified in July 2026 and is refreshed periodically as new Google data comes in.

Do I need to book ahead, or can I walk in?

It varies by salon. Several offer same-day appointments, but weekend slots and specific technicians tend to book up, so calling ahead is the safer bet.

What’s the difference between gel, shellac, and biogel?

These are different polish and extension systems with different cure methods and durability. Ask your salon which one fits your nail type and how long you want the set to last before you book.

The bottom line

1997 Nail Bar Downtown Toronto has the deepest track record on this page, but HotSauce Nails Lashes edges it slightly on rating if you also want lash work done in the same visit. Whichever salon you pick, ask for a technician by name once you find one whose work you like, since reviewers on every page here point to the individual artist as much as the salon itself.

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