Hexagon (restaurant)
| Hexagon | |
|---|---|
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Interactive map of Hexagon | |
| Restaurant information | |
| Established | September 1, 2017 |
| Closed | December 20, 2025 |
| Owners | John Ramos[1] Ken Burditt[1] |
| Manager | Martin Watson[1] |
| Head chef | Rafael Covarrubias[2] |
| Chef | Jordan Wilkinson[3] |
| Food type | French |
| Rating |  (Michelin Guide) |
| Location | Oakville, Canada |
| Website | www |
Hexagon was a Michelin-starred French restaurant in Oakville, Ontario, Canada.[4][5]
History
The business was opened in September 2017 by restauranteur Artur Koczur, who previously operated a cafe in the same space.[5][6] Koczur sold the business in spring 2023 to new ownership.[3]
Between 2018 and 2025 the restaurant's kitchen was headed by Rafael Covarrubias, who started as the sous-chef in 2017 before becoming executive chef a year later.[2][5] Covarrubias announced his departure as chef effective December 2025, to take on the role at fellow Toronto-area Michelin-starred restaurant 20 Victoria.[7] Hexagon's chef de cuisine and sous-chef also departed to join Covarrubias at 20 Victoria.[7]
Following the departure of Covarrubias, the restaurant claimed it would temporarily close while ownership sought to reboot the restaurant concept.[8] While no further communication from the restaurant itself indicated its future status, media reported in June 2026 that the restaurant closed and a new business would replace it in its former space.[9][10]
Concept
The restaurant had an open kitchen and offered a tasting menu.[3]
The interior of the restaurant incorporated several design elements inspired by its namesake, the hexagon.[6]
During the tenure of Covarrubias as head chef, the restaurant's cuisine used French techniques while drawing from Covarrubias' Mexican roots.[2]
Recognition
The restaurant received a Michelin star in the 2024 edition of the Toronto and Region Michelin Guide, and retained its star in 2025.[2] It was the first restaurant in Toronto's suburban Halton Region to receive a Michelin star. Head chef Covarrubias was also recognized at the 2024 ceremony with the 'Michelin Young Chef Award' for the region.[2]
Canada's 100 Best Restaurants Ranking
| Hexagon[11] | ||
| Year | Rank | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 81 | new |
| 2021 | No List | |
| 2022 | 42 |  39 |
| 2023 | 34 | 8 |
| 2024 | 26 | 8 |
| 2025 | 14 | 12 |
| 2026 | CLOSED | |
See also
References
- 1 2 3 "Hexagon Restaurant". Wine Spectator. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Metroland Staff (23 September 2024). "Oakville restaurant gets Michelin star". The Oakville Beaver. Metroland. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
- 1 2 3 "No. 26 - Hexagon". Canada's 100 Best. Canada's 100 Best. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
- ↑ Suen, Renée (2017-10-20). "What's on the menu at Hexagon, a new French restaurant in Oakville from one of the country's best young chefs". Toronto Life. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
- 1 2 3 Pataki, Amy (2018-05-25). "Can't get into Alo? Try Oakville's Hexagon for refined, modern French dining". Toronto Star. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
- 1 2 Pereira, Gene (31 May 2022). "Oakville restaurant named one of Canada's top 100 places to dine". InHalton. InSauga. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
- 1 2 Leigh, Tiffany (1 December 2025). "A Michelin-starred chef is taking over the kitchen of a top Toronto restaurant". Toronto Life. St. Joseph Communications. Retrieved 10 December 2025.
- ↑ "Hexagon". Hexagon. Hexagon. Retrieved 16 January 2026.
- ↑ Knight, Phoebe (25 June 2026). "Notable Michelin-starred Ontario restaurant closes and has already been replaced". Dished Toronto. BlogTO. Retrieved 26 June 2026.
- ↑ Pesaruk, Jake (25 June 2026). "CLOSURE: Michelin-starred restaurant abruptly closes in Ontario". InSauga. Your City Within. Retrieved 26 June 2026.
- ↑ "Canada's 100 Best Restaurants Lists". Canada's 100 Best Restaurants. Canada's 100 Best. Retrieved 8 December 2024.