Kensington Market & Chinatown
Ramen noodles are practically a religion in Japan, and they're becoming increasingly popular in Toronto. The cool brains behind this clever outfit leaped…
Must-see restaurants in Toronto
Old Town, Corktown & Distillery District
Enjoy gourmet fare created and served by culinary students at George Brown College. The dining room is upscale and modern, with an open kitchen (see the…
Toronto
At its best in the warmer months, when two levels of shaded patio spring to life with a gay and straight crowd, this chilled puppy is delightfully less…
Toronto
Traditional Anishnawbe (Nish) dishes are served at this tiny eatery – more a quick-service counter than a cafe – with two long communal tables. The menu…
Toronto
Meaning 'slowly, slowly' in Italian, Piano Piano is all about slowing down to enjoy a meal and connect with friends and family. The menu itself is…
Kensington Market & Chinatown
Meaning 'coffee break' in Swedish, FIKA is a small cafe in a turquoise Victorian house. Inside, the decor is soothing: exposed-brick walls, whitewashed…
Toronto
Food trucks, repurposed shipping containers and plywood sheds make up this outdoor food court at the heart of Yonge St. Short-order cooks prep burritos,…
Entertainment & Financial Districts
Jazzed up soft serve for all your Instagram desires (and your taste buds, too). It's no surprise that Sweet Jesus has rapidly grown across the country and…
Entertainment & Financial Districts
The Korean-Canadian couple behind these restaurants has remixed the Korean bibimbap into deliciously satisfying meatless and wheatless superfood bowls,…
Toronto
A Toronto institution, this Jewish bakery has been serving customers since 1945. Stocked with all sorts of pies, cakes, cookies and bread, the challah and…
The Beaches
Across from Kew Gardens, this simple eatery serves classic Indian dishes – tikka masala, vindaloo – in a eye-catchingly green room. Be sure to order the…
Toronto
The Hare Krishna movement has been feeding budget travelers around the globe for decades. Toronto is no exception. Politely decline any offers of…
Entertainment & Financial Districts
Toronto culinary powerhouse Brooke McDougall brings his sophisticated menu of continentally hewn cuisine to this hip, bilevel downtowner. His creative…
East Toronto & Rosedale
A neighborhood pizzeria specializing in Roman-style pies, from the traditional (pepperoni and cheese) to the unusual (brussels sprouts and maple syrup)…
Entertainment & Financial Districts
Duck into this small chocolate shop for an eyeful of handcrafted chocolate beauties, from truffles and gelato to cookies and hot cocoa. Look closely at…
Toronto Islands
A beachside kiosk serving up traditional gyro sandwiches stuffed with beef, lamb, chicken or pork. Watch as the server cuts the meat right off the spit…
Toronto
Three floors of moody lighting, textured jade paint, framed nudes, wooden church pews and jaunty ceiling angels set the scene for a dazzling selection of…
Entertainment & Financial Districts
Part of the wildly popular Terroni brand, this downtown location houses both a casual eatery (La Mensa) and an elegant restaurant (Da Geppetto). You can…
Old Town, Corktown & Distillery District
Built in the 1950s, the Patrician has been run by the same family since 1967. Photographers will have a field day with the neon outside and the original…
Kensington Market & Chinatown
A Queen St institution, the Queen Mother is beloved for its cozy, dark wooden booths and excellent pan-Asian menu. Canadian comfort food is also on offer …
Entertainment & Financial Districts
This is Mexican street-food heaven, from the industrial-chic atmosphere to the standout Baja fish tacos. Complete with a fully stocked apothecary cabinet…
Toronto
Great for weekday lunches, weekend brunches and dinner any time, Sambucas' Italian menu has some North American twists. Pastas are hearty, risottos creamy…
Toronto
This bistro is a pastel dream, with baby-pink walls, teal banquette seating and hints of yellow. The patio is just as elegant, and the food just as divine…
Toronto
Popular with visiting celebrities and a moneyed clientele, Sassafraz epitomizes Yorkville with its elegant yet breezy decor. Jazz combos serenade weekend…
Entertainment & Financial Districts
There's usually a line here for some of Toronto's best Thai curry and noodles. Reservations aren't accepted, but it's worth the wait. Once inside, service…
Kensington Market & Chinatown
The cleanest and best located of Chinatown's dumpling houses prepares plump and juicy dumplings to authentic recipes passed on down for generations…
Gio Rana's Really Really Nice Restaurant
The Beaches
There's no signage at this quirky, fun joint, just a massive Italianate nose on the exterior of an otherwise nondescript 1950s bank building. Locals come…
Kensington Market & Chinatown
This humble wholefoods joint specializes in vegetarian meals sans additives and preservatives, including salads, rice bowls, chunky soups and specialty…
Northern Maverick Brewing Company
Entertainment & Financial Districts
Northern Maverick's massive space includes a brewery, a restaurant and a retail store. From weekend brunch to $1 oysters on Sunday evenings, there's more…
Old Town, Corktown & Distillery District
Everything and anything you could ever want in a burger. All burgers at the Works are completely customizable, including the patty, bun, toppings and…
East Toronto & Rosedale
Featuring one of the city's nicest patio dining areas (in warmer months), Allen's is more than just a pub, although it's a great place for lovers of Irish…
Kensington Market & Chinatown
The chunky Chilean empanadas (toasted delights stuffed with beef, chicken, cheese or vegetables) and savory corn pie with beef, olives and eggs always…
Toronto
Inside the isolated 1917 Toronto Harbour Commission building, this baroque dining room glows with brass lamps and plush booths. Indulge yourself in a…
Kensington Market & Chinatown
Catering to a late-night crowd, the menu here covers cuisine from Swatow (a city now known as Shantou, on the coast of China's Guangdong province). The…
Golden Diner Family Restaurant
Toronto
This good old-fashioned basement-level greasy spoon has some natty booths and one of the best-value all-day breakfasts in the city. The $6.95 breakfast…
Toronto
Asking you to grind up your own sesame-seed rice topping might just be a trick to show you how authentic this place is, but it works. The crumbed pork (or…
Country Style Hungarian Restaurant
Toronto
This delightful Hungarian diner, with its checked tablecloths and friendly family staff, hasn't changed a bit in at least a generation. The enormous…
Toronto
Among the countless sushi restaurants on Bloor, this one stands out, its wooden booths and long tables always packed with customers enjoying platters of…
Entertainment & Financial Districts
This cozy, old-school diner off Spadina Ave feels as though it's been here forever, but it's spotlessly clean and great value. Go on, have a BLT with…
Kensington Market & Chinatown
A cozy, boho eatery with street-front seating, Pow Wow serves Ojibwe dishes, mostly fry-bread tacos with a choice of fillings such as beef chili, veggie,…
