5 Best Nail Salons in Toronto (2026)

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

1997 Nail Bar Downtown Toronto has built up 2,027 Google reviews at a 4.8-star average, the deepest track record among the nail salons in Toronto on this list. HotSauce Nails Lashes on Queen West rates even higher at 4.9, with 98% of its reviews landing at five stars, though its total sits under half of 1997 Nail Bar's. The other shops here span 4.7 to 4.8 stars, so the names below cover a real range of specialties, not just one busy room.

Short answer: 1997 Nail Bar Downtown Toronto tops our list at 4.8 stars across 2,027 reviews, the deepest track record of any nail salon we compared in the city. HotSauce Nails Lashes on Queen West edges it on pure rating at 4.9, but with under half the review volume. Expect prices to vary by design and length; reviewers at one reviewer mentioned paying close to $250 for a full gel manicure and pedicure combo.

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How Toronto's Top Nail Salons Compare

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	1997 Nail Bar Downtown Toronto	4.8 ★	2,063	Overall / most-reviewed	View ›
2	TO. Nails Touch	4.8 ★	1,288	Full-service nails, spa & waxing	View ›
3	HotSauce Nails Lashes - Queen West	4.9 ★	945	Highest-rated / lashes + nails combo	View ›
4	ONE Touch Nail & Beauty Salon	4.8 ★	517	Russian manicure specialists	View ›
5	Elle Nail Bar	4.7 ★	524	Nail art & bio gel extensions	View ›

Our picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days

1997 Nail Bar Downtown Toronto

4.82,063 Google reviews

1997 Nail Bar Downtown Toronto is a nail salon at Aura Mall with a second location in North York, offering Gel-X, acrylics, biogel and pedicures. The salon says it uses EMA liquid and CND acrylic powder rather than MMA, positioned as the safer, longer-lasting option for acrylic sets. Reviewers name specific technicians, Fiona and Trisha among them, for matching inspiration photos closely and taking real time on custom nail art.

What people praise

Technicians take time to match inspiration photos precisely, especially for nail art
Two convenient locations, downtown at Aura Mall and in North York
Same-day appointments available
Custom nail art and Gel-X extensions praised repeatedly for detail work

Worth knowing

A few reviewers described inconsistent gel retention or pricing surprises between visits, worth confirming both design and price up front

Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume2,063 · 98th

Confidencevery high

Recency3 weeks ago

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Rating breakdown94% 5-star

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Our take: The deepest review history of any Toronto nail bar we compared, and the volume backs up a mostly excellent track record. It doesn't hold the single highest star rating on this list, HotSauce edges it there, but 2,027 reviews at 4.8 is hard to argue with.

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

#2🕑 Open 7 days

TO. Nails Touch

4.81,288 Google reviews

TO. Nails Touch is a nail salon and spa on King Street West that also offers waxing, positioning itself as a broader beauty stop rather than nails alone. Reviewers name individual technicians, Nancy, Nicole, Becky, Kaido and Ryan among them, for precision work and attention to detail across manicures, chrome finishes and repairs. More than one reviewer calls out the UV protection gloves used during gel services.

What people praise

Technicians named repeatedly by customers for precision and attention to detail
UV protection gloves for gel manicures, noted by multiple reviewers
Spa and waxing services on-site, not just nails
Chrome and shellac work praised for lasting weeks without chipping

Worth knowing

One reviewer flagged a slow appointment, over ninety minutes for a shellac manicure, along with a billing mix-up

Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume1,288 · 93th

Confidencevery high

Recency4 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown93% 5-star

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Our take: Second on volume with the same 4.8 rating as our top pick, and reviewers keep naming specific technicians. That's a good sign the quality holds across the team, not just one artist.

Website +1647-953-4372 Directions

317 King St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1J5

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HotSauce Nails Lashes - Queen West

4.9945 Google reviews

HotSauce Nails Lashes is a nail and eyelash salon on Queen Street West that pairs manicures and pedicures with lash extensions in one appointment. The salon runs a loyalty program and rotating weekday specials, and reviewers describe a clean, calm space alongside detailed nail art and foot massages. It's one of two salons on this list offering lashes alongside nails.

What people praise

Highest star rating on this list at 4.9, with 98% of reviews five stars
Lash extensions alongside nails, useful for a single appointment
Loyalty program and rotating weekday discounts
Clean, relaxing space that reviewers call out specifically

Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume945 · 88th

Confidencevery high

Recency4 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown97% 5-star

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Our take: The rating leader here, though on a smaller review base than our top two picks. If you weight quality over sheer track record, this could be the best appointment on the list.

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

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ONE Touch Nail & Beauty Salon

4.8517 Google reviews

ONE Touch Nail & Beauty Salon is a nail and beauty salon on Adelaide Street West that also covers eyebrows, lashes and permanent makeup, open seven days a week. Reviewers single out its Russian-style manicure technique as more precise than what they've found elsewhere in Toronto, with regulars booking specific technicians by name. The salon books through Square rather than its own site.

What people praise

Russian-style manicure technique reviewers say is more advanced than other Toronto salons
Open seven days a week
Also covers eyebrows, lashes and permanent makeup under one roof
Regulars book by name and describe consistently precise, long-lasting results

Worth knowing

One recent review described a gel manicure that didn't cure properly, worth checking your finish before you leave the chair

Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume517 · 78th

Confidencehigh

Recency2 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown94% 5-star

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Our take: Fourth on volume but still a 4.8 average, and the Russian-manicure specialty is a real point of difference from the rest of this list.

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266 Adelaide St W, Toronto, ON M5H 1X6

#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Elle Nail Bar

4.7524 Google reviews

Elle Nail Bar is a nail salon on Elizabeth Street specialising in bio gel extensions and detailed nail art, from custom colour matching to elaborate themed sets. Technicians including Calista, CeCe, Amy and Cherry are named directly by reviewers for careful, natural-looking work on the natural nail before extensions go on. One customer documented four weeks of wear with no lifting or chipping.

What people praise

Bio gel extensions and detailed nail art praised repeatedly, including custom themed designs
One reviewer documented four weeks of wear with no lifting or chipping
Easy booking and rescheduling, with reviewers noting there's rarely a wait
Technicians named individually for careful, natural-looking work

Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume524 · 83th

Confidencehigh

Recency7 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown90% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The lowest rating and review count on this list at 4.7 and 515 reviews, but still a strong, consistent result. This is a case of five good options rather than a weak fifth pick.

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

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How we scored them

Rating is the live Google average pulled straight from each business’s profile. Review volume measures how many customers have actually rated them, ranked against the rest of the field. Confidence weights the star rating by that volume, so a 4.9 built on 900 reviews scores lower than a 4.8 built on 2,000. Recency checks how recently people are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to move any of these numbers.

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

One reviewer mentioned a full gel manicure and pedicure combo running close to $250. Ask for a written price before the technician starts, since add-ons change the total quickly.

Serving downtown Toronto and beyond

These salons cluster around the downtown core, Queen West, King West and the Church-Yonge corridor, with 1997 Nail Bar also running a North York location for anyone north of the 401. Wherever you’re searching from Liberty Village to the Annex, a “nail salon near me” search in Toronto will likely surface at least one of these picks.

What to ask before you book

Which technician has the strongest reviews for the style I want, art, extensions, French, or otherwise?
What products do you use for acrylics or gel?
How long is the appointment expected to take, and is that time locked in?
What’s your policy if the polish chips or lifts within a week?
Do you charge extra for nail art, extensions, or a mid-set colour change?
Is a deposit required, and what’s your cancellation window?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

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

How did you choose these nail salons?

We compared every Toronto nail salon with a real Google track record and ranked them by a mix of star rating, review volume, and how consistently people are still reviewing.

Which Toronto nail salon has the highest rating?

HotSauce Nails Lashes on Queen West holds the highest average at 4.9 stars, though on fewer total reviews than 1997 Nail Bar or TO. Nails Touch.

Do any of these salons handle both nails and lashes?

Yes. HotSauce Nails Lashes and ONE Touch Nail & Beauty Salon both offer lash services alongside nails, so you can book one appointment for both.

How often is this updated?

We verified these ratings and review counts in July 2026 and refresh them as the underlying Google data changes.

The bottom line

1997 Nail Bar Downtown Toronto is the safe default, the deepest review history in the city backed by a solid 4.8 average across two locations. If you want the single best-reviewed experience and don’t mind a smaller sample size, HotSauce Nails Lashes on Queen West is worth the look. Either way, confirm your price and technician before you sit down.

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