Kensington Market & Chinatown
A popular, fluorescent-bulb-lit restaurant specializing in Hong Kong–style congee, noodles, barbecue and seafood – more than 800 dishes of them! (It takes…
Kensington Market & Chinatown
A popular, fluorescent-bulb-lit restaurant specializing in Hong Kong–style congee, noodles, barbecue and seafood – more than 800 dishes of them! (It takes…
Entertainment & Financial Districts
Truly a feast for the senses, dinner at acclaimed cuisinier Susur Lee's self-titled flagship is an experience best shared. Slick servers assist in…
East Toronto & Rosedale
As Greek as Greektown (aka The Danforth), modern and beachy Athens serves traditional dishes made with fresh, local ingredients: grilled calamari, lamb…
Entertainment & Financial Districts
An Italian bakery tucked into a basement-level shop, Forno Cultura offers a full line of bread and pastries made with ingredients imported from Italy –…
Toronto
There's usually a line on the sidewalk outside the picket fence of this always-bustling brunch/lunch joint with a simple menu of cheap and cheery homemade…
Toronto
An industrial-chic cafe/bar/coffee haven, Boxcar Social has enviable views of Lake Ontario. The menu matches the vibe, with fresh takes on salads and…
Toronto
Pizza Libretto crafts what is arguably the best pizza in town. The secret? A wood-fired oven built by a third-generation pizza-oven builder with stones…
Entertainment & Financial Districts
Reservations are strongly advised at this busy and uncomplicated restaurant, brainchild of celebrity Top Chef Canada winner Carl Heinrich. Dishes are …
East Toronto & Rosedale
Creative farm-to-table comfort food is the game at this homey restaurant, run by two of Toronto's top chefs. (Chef Lynn even stars on the Food Network hit…
Toronto
Tucked just off Bloor St, Guaca-Moles serves authentic Mexican dishes in a black-painted converted brick house. Choose from classics like elote (Mexican…
Entertainment & Financial Districts
A breathtaking basement-level restaurant with exposed-brick walls and a soaring ceiling, Buca serves artisanal Italian fare such as homemade pasta and…
Entertainment & Financial Districts
Home to a diverse set of global cuisines by some of Toronto's top chefs, this is less food court and more sprawling upscale eatery. There's everything…
Kensington Market & Chinatown
A tiny shop selling freshly made, light, moist and fluffy doughnuts with innovative toppings and glazes. Not into lemon-poppyseed glaze with blueberry…
Kensington Market & Chinatown
A starkly white, casual restaurant serving insanely delicious vegan comfort food: burgers made from marinated portobello mushrooms and blackened…
Entertainment & Financial Districts
This one's pretty simple: a small menu of seven soups (the likes of corn chowder with blue crab or porcini-mushroom wild-rice bisque), five wraps (curried…
Kensington Market & Chinatown
Whiskey, black-sesame or oolong tea: no, they're not cocktails but excellent, Asian-inspired ice creams. The delicious flavors aren't overly sweet or…
Entertainment & Financial Districts
One of Toronto's most popular Italian restaurants, known for its iconic pink art-deco interior and delicious brunch menu. It’s a romantic spot perfect for…
Toronto
Yeah, it's a grocery-store chain, but this flagship is a must-stop for its high-quality prepared-foods section: sushi made to order, grilled meats, thin…
Kensington Market & Chinatown
What started as a pop-up taqueria is now a hole-in-the-wall place with lines of people snaking out the door, waiting to order Baja-style fish tacos: light…
Toronto
Find some of the best tasty, quick eats at this industrial-chic food hall: vegan bowls, steamed-bun sandwiches, fried chicken, Bangkok-style street food,…
Toronto
The Commoner is a swanky gastropub in Roncesvalles Village. Lush jewel tones and antique pieces fill the massive yet welcoming space, and the patio is…
Toronto
Come to this bohemian-chic eatery in the heart of the Village for brunch, when the classics are served with flair: eggs Benedict with leek fondue, a short…
East Toronto & Rosedale
The smell of freshly baked croissants will pull you into this little French bakery-cafe. Inside, a no-frills dining room bumps up against glass cases of…
Toronto
In the heart of fancy Yorkville, this restaurant is an attitude-free oasis. The patio is a good corner from which to people-watch well-heeled passersby…
Entertainment & Financial Districts
Pai is known for its spectacular food and lively ambience, so you'll pretty much always see lines out the door no matter the time of day. The khao soi …
Toronto
Okonomi House is one of the only places in Toronto dishing up authentic okonomiyaki (savory Japanese cabbage pancakes filled with meat, seafood or…
Toronto
From burnt toffee to banana pudding, Bang Bang has more than two dozen house-made ice-cream flavours to try. Choose regular scoops, ice-cream sandwiches…
Toronto
Art deco buffs will delight in the Senator's curved glass windows, fluted aluminum counter face and original booths. Meals are refreshingly simple and…
Toronto Islands
Next to the boardwalk, this cozy gallery-cafe has plenty of vegetarian and vegan options: soba-noodle salad, a scallion-aioli 'burger' and butternut…
Entertainment & Financial Districts
Everything works beautifully in this expansive, stylish and modern restaurant specializing in Spanish tapas and cuisine. Knowledgeable servers help…
Entertainment & Financial Districts
At the sexy Thompson Toronto hotel, this classic diner with a modern twist is open 21 hours a day (it serves all-day breakfast). Whenever you're there,…
Toronto
Meaning 'Fluffy, Fluffy,' Fuwa Fuwa specializes in Japanese soufflé pancakes. Traditionally served after weddings as a sign of good fortune, here they're…
Toronto
Got a craving for tacos? This hip Mexican joint in the West End serves up some of the best in the city, and the wings are pretty darn awesome, too. There…
Entertainment & Financial Districts
Some say Priest's simple burgers are the best in town: fresh-ground beef, soft bun, grilled to perfection. A top choice: 'the Priest' (of course), crowned…
Old Town, Corktown & Distillery District
Nami, meaning 'wave' (as in tsunami), is unmissable for its cool blue-neon wave on the outside of the building. Bustling about the black-lacquered…
Old Town, Corktown & Distillery District
The Adelaide St branch of this popular Italian eatery (there are two others in Toronto, and more in LA) occupies a historic courthouse with high vaulted…
Toronto
This dandy little kitchen serves a delicious fusion of French- and Italian-inspired dishes that it touts as 'simple done right,' though you could argue…
Old Town, Corktown & Distillery District
This poky German takeout specializes in golden-delicious breaded-schnitzel sandwiches that make great picnic fodder. These mammoth creations are excellent…
Toronto
A monster slice is sometimes all you want. And King Slice produces just that: thin, crispy pies with gooey cheese and loads of toppings, in slices so big…
Toronto
An institution among students of neighboring Ryerson University, the colorful and somewhat misleadingly named Salad King dispenses large bowls of standard…