Definitive ranking
Best Restaurants in Toronto
25 spots every Torontonian and visitor needs to know
Toronto has over 9,000 restaurants serving more than 200 cuisines. These are the 25 that stand out — the places locals argue over, book weeks in advance, and bring visiting friends to prove a point.
Sushi Masaki Saito
$$$$One of Canada's most celebrated fine-dining experiences, with Michelin recognition. Chef Masaki's omakase is the best sushi experience in the country.
Buca (Yorkville)
$$$Rustic Italian that goes far beyond pasta — house-cured charcuterie, wood-fired dishes, and one of Toronto's great wine lists.
Edulis
$$$Intimate 20-seat restaurant from chef Michael Caballo — European-influenced tasting menu with extraordinary craft. The best value fine dining in Toronto.
Bar Raval
$$A Gaudí-inspired masterpiece: the most beautiful bar interior in North America, and pintxos and drinks to match.
Alo Restaurant
$$$$French tasting menu in an intimate upstairs room. Consistently ranked among Canada's top restaurants. Long waits for reservations.
Scaramouche
$$$$Toronto institution since 1980. The best view of downtown from a restaurant table. French-influenced menu that never falters.
Karahi Boys
$The best Pakistani food outside of Pakistan. Their karahi (fragrant braised lamb or chicken) is extraordinary. Absurdly good value.
Pai Northern Thai Kitchen
$$The best Thai food in Canada, from a team that travelled Thailand for a year before opening. Northern Thai specialities most Canadians have never tried.
DaiLo
$$New-Asia cooking from Nick Liu — elevated Chinese-Quebecois fusion that sounds strange and tastes extraordinary.
Canoe
$$$$Iconic Canadian cuisine on the 54th floor of TD Bank Tower. Power-lunch institution with stunning panoramic views.
Rosalinda
$$Plant-based Mexican that converts carnivores. The aguachile, wood-fired tacos, and margaritas are extraordinary.
Actinolite
$$$Fully Canadian tasting menu — ingredients foraged, farmed, or fished within Ontario. One of the most distinctive dining experiences in Canada.
Fin by Toni
$The best Hakka Chinese restaurant in North America — a Scarborough institution cooking the Indo-Chinese fusion cuisine that defines Toronto's most unique dining scene.
Best Bars in Toronto
Best Brunch in Toronto
Best Coffee in Toronto
Best Things To Do in Toronto
Best Date Night Spots in Toronto & the GTA
The WTF Weekly
Best of the city, every Thursday. Free.
Keep Exploring
More Toronto Guides
Browse every Toronto restaurant by cuisine and neighbourhood
Attractions, activities, and experiences in Toronto
The best bars and clubs in the city
Under-the-radar spots only locals know about
Guides, tips and stories from the city
Best passes, discounts and travel deals
