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In a quiet dining room tucked into the first floor of a house just off King West, this adventurous pizza parlor serves New York--style pies with topping combos like braised beef tongue and smoked bacon, or anchovies and crispy chicken skin. While there are pasta offerings on the menu, diners can also slurp cheesy bone marrow and order decadent house-made Twinkies for dessert.
96 Tecumseth St., Toronto, Ontario, M6J 2H1, Canada
Known For
- Cozy interior
- Adventurous menu items
- Daily specials
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch. Closed Mon.–Tues.
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$$$ | Entertainment District |
With its refreshing roster of Italian classics, stylish Buca was a pioneer on this stretch of King Street, and its influence continues today. Tucked into an alley just off the main drag, the repurposed boiler room has exposed brick walls, metal columns, and wooden tables that reflect the philosophy behind the menu. Start with a selection of cheeses and cured meats and perhaps an order of nodini, warm bread knots seasoned with rosemary and sea salt.
604 King St. W, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 1K7, Canada
Known For
- Consistently voted one of the best Italian restaurants in Toronto
- Wines meticulously chosen from Italian vintners
- Trendy decor
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch
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$$$$ | Financial District |
Huge dining-room windows frame breathtaking views of the Toronto Islands and the lake at this restaurant, on the 54th floor of the Toronto Dominion Bank Tower. Dishes like an appetizer of bison tartare with bannock bread and foie gras and entrées like crispy pork jowl roasted with chaga and an aged tournedos paired with truffled celeriac nod to both tradition and trend.
Book a table at the chef's rail for a close-range perspective on the kitchen's artistry.
66 Wellington St. W, Toronto, Ontario, M5K 1H6, Canada
Known For
- Classic desserts like a maple flan round out an exceptional meal
- Innovative tasting menus
- Food inspired by Canada
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed weekends, Reservations essential
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$$$$ | King West |
European bistro meets local forager is the theme at Edulis, where the five- and seven-course tasting menus are devoted to classic rustic dishes. Rough-hewn wood walls and burlap breadbaskets evoke a farmhouse feel, and the soft lighting adds to the intimate atmosphere.
169 Niagara St., Toronto, Ontario, M5V 1C9, Canada
Known For
- Affordable lunchtime specials on weekends
- Standout seafood dishes
- Truffle menu
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.–Wed. No lunch Thurs.–Sat., Reservations essential
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$$ | Entertainment District |
Named for a street in Bangkok bursting with nightlife and excellent street eats, Khao San Road lives up to its moniker. The squash fritters are a head-turning crispy delight that you'll want to order when you see them show up at another table. For heartier dishes, try for the khao soi, a dish of egg noodles in a rich coconut milk sauce, or try the warming massaman, a tamarind-infused curry with peanuts, potatoes, and deep-fried shallots.
11 Charlotte St., Toronto, Ontario, M5V 1P7, Canada
Known For
- Ingredients sourced directly from Thailand
- Busy, vibrant atmosphere
- All of the noodle dishes are standouts
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch Sun., Reservations not accepted
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$$$$ | Financial District |
It's hard not to feel a little giddy sitting in the opulent whiskey-barrel-inspired dining room on the 31st floor of the St. Regis. Upward gazes are met with a swirling painted ceiling with floral glass chandeliers to mimic melting ice cubes. The French-leaning menu features stunners like a fruit-speckled scallop ceviche served on ice in a half shell, rough-cut beef tartare accented by a fermented black garlic reduction to be devoured with taro chips, and a showstopping truffle butter, sous-vide whole organic chicken served both roasted and fried. Cocktails are dainty and balanced wizardry with elaborate details like dehydrated Aperol–salted rims and vegan egg white foam.
325 Bay St., Toronto, Ontario, M5H 4G3, Canada
Known For
- 13-layer chocolate king's cake
- 400 brown spirits on the drink list, Canada's largest collection
- Salted brioche buns served straight from the pan
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: recommended
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$$$ | Entertainment District |
Duck out of a double-feature at the TIFF Bell Lightbox to grab a meal at Luma, a mini-oasis on the second floor of the bustling glass-paneled film venue. Even if you're not going to a film, it's a great restaurant, complete with a patio overlooking the lively Entertainment District and the CN Tower. Start with a whole charcoal-grilled branzino and finish things off with a gooey apple confit soaked in crème anglaise.
330 King St. W, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3X5, Canada
Known For
- Great spot for people-watching
- Globally inspired menu
- Fresh seafood dishes
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No lunch Sat.
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$$$ | Harbourfront |
Making the most of its proximity to Sugar Beach, Against the Grain is a sunbathing destination minutes from downtown, with a stellar patio in full sunny view of the lake. Shareable apps like nachos and wings, plus a great craft beer selection, capitalize on the laid-back vibe. Sink your teeth into comfort food mains like the jerk chicken, house-made veggie burger, or the steak frites and Caesar.
25 Dockside Dr., Toronto, Ontario, M5A 1B6, Canada
Known For
- Great water views
- Popularity with the after-work crowd
- Diverse comfort food menu
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Reservations essential
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$$ | Financial District |
A culinary tribute to beer, the creative menu here incorporates its star ingredient in every dish, but in subtle and clever ways without causing a malted-flavor overload. Start the hoppy journey with a taster flight of three draft beers, and follow that with a beer-bread pizza made with oatmeal stout or a bowl of mussels in a beer-based broth.
18 King St. E, Toronto, Ontario, M5C 1C4, Canada
Known For
- Cozy interior with an open kitchen
- Great patio in summer
- Delicious beer-focused desserts
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$$$$ | Financial District |
Top Chef Canada judge Mark McEwan has created a refined modern menu showcasing sophisticated seafood dishes, like whole roasted orata, and simply prepared meats, like the signature 6-ounce burger with molten Brie de Meaux, grilled porcini mushrooms, and shaved truffles.
66 Wellington St. W, Toronto, Ontario, M5K 1J3, Canada
Known For
- 5,000-bottle wine cellar
- Opulent interior
- Swank upstairs bar
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No lunch Sat.
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$$$ | Financial District |
The Toronto flagship of a Vancouver-based casual fine dining chain, this massive, modern Financial District spot is one of the district's trendiest dining destinations. Stellar dishes include butternut ravioli topped with sage, prawns, and truffle butter, and the "millionaire's cut"—a filet mignon with mashed potatoes and roasted asparagus.
77 Adelaide St. W, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Known For
- Year-round patio
- Hip interior
- Fun appetizers to share
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$$$ | Entertainment District |
Transport yourself to an Old World, intimate Spanish wine cave while dining on highly creative tapas dishes. While the menu is frequently changing—like any tapas bar worth its salt—one can expect the flair of French choux a la crème filled with a salmon-like uni mousse; a scallop ceviche layered with green honeydew, topped with a floral crown; and mainstays like acorn-fed Iberico ham imported from Spain.
75 Portland St., Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2M9, Canada
Known For
- Late-night dining
- Elegant and inventive cocktails
- Locally foraged ingredients
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$$$ | Harbourfront |
By day, e11even presents steak-house fare for the downtown business crowd; by night, concertgoers and sports fans slide into wooden booths for a refined meal or nightcap. The menu of North American classics includes savory-sweet maple-glazed bacon, salads flanked with seared tuna, filet mignon, and casual fare like burgers and kosher beef dogs. The wine list is also impressive.
15 York St., Toronto, Ontario, M5J 2Z2, Canada
Known For
- 3,200-bottle-long wine list
- Refined atmosphere
- The steak, of course
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No lunch Sat.
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$$ | Entertainment District |
Don't let the opulent interior at this busy breakfast spot fool you: the meals here are affordable (and yummy). It's one of the closest brunch restaurants to the Rogers Centre, making it a good place to grab a cup of coffee and some pancakes before an afternoon Jays game.
25 Lower Simcoe St., Toronto, Ontario, M5J 3A1, Canada
Known For
- Velvet chairs and grand chandeliers
- Small but cozy side patio
- Extensive vegan brunch menu
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner
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$$ | Entertainment District |
This delicious restaurant has been a vegan mecca for over 20 years and will make even the most die-hard meat eaters happy. The menu has evolved far past their power shake and rice bowl origins, and while the Balance bowl still tops the charts with its jicama, tofu, and addictive peanut sauce, they now offer everything from pizzas to decadent breakfast items like a crispy, corn-flake-coated almond butter French toast.
147 Spadina Ave., Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2L7, Canada
Known For
- Cold-pressed juices and smoothies
- Garden-like atmosphere
- Young, lively crowd
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$$$$ | Harbourfront |
Bucking the trend toward relaxed fine dining, Harbour Sixty goes for sheer opulence, the drama of which is apparent from the get-go as you walk up stone steps to the grand entrance of the restored Harbour Commission building. The kitchen rises to the occasion with starters like blinis with beluga caviar and mains like bone-in rib steak and a shareable seafood tower. The fluffy coconut cream pie is a must-eat dessert.
60 Harbour St., Toronto, Ontario, M5J 1B7, Canada
Known For
- Extravagant interior
- Extensive wine list
- Authentic fine dining experience
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch weekends
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$$$ | Entertainment District |
Lapinou (bunny) is a French term of endearment you might hear lovers whisper between bites at Toronto's neo-bistro with a frequently rotating menu and 1920s flair. Every dish is a work of modern art, fusing French traditions with creative twists like grilled asparagus slathered with a bechamel-like sauce, dotted with puffed buckwheat. Other dishes that graced the menu include a culture-clashing duck breast cooked in a delicate Chinese XO sauce, and fanciful desserts like strawberries in sabayon cream, and honeyed gouda layered over puff pastry crisps.
642 King St. W, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 1M7, Canada
Known For
- Locally sourced seasonal ingredients
- Private patio seating
- Extensive wine list
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Recommended
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$$$$ | Entertainment District |
Le Sélect occupies a special place in the heart of Toronto's Parisian cuisine aficionados. The sprawling plush booths, zinc bar, and mosaic flooring create the ideal ambience for buttery escargots with pillowy pain au lait (milk buns), hearty bowls of saffron-tinged bouillabaisse, and an oversized apple tarte tatin for two, drizzled tableside with rich caramel sauce.
432 Wellington St. W, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 1E3, Canada
Known For
- Large front patio and private dining rooms
- Extensive wine list with over 1,200 bottles
- Seafood towers and whole-fish specialties
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Recommended
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$$$$ | Entertainment District |
You'd never know this St. Tropez--inspired seafood restaurant and raw bar with an indoor garden decor was once an infamous lady bar. Full-fledged beluga caviar and blini experiences, a 45-ounce tomahawk steak served on enormous sharing platters, and extravagant sushi rolls layered with luxuries such as torched Wagyu beef, foie gras, truffles, lobster tempura, and gold flakes make up part of the menu. Champagne girls can be seen parading the fantastical garden interior with sparklers in hand to announce milestones like college graduations and marriage proposals.
563 King St. W, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 1M1, Canada
Known For
- Over-the-top boozy cocktails
- Japanese-imported ingredients
- Private dining experiences
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: recommended
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$$$$ | Entertainment District |
The game will always be playing but this upscale, airy establishment is not your average sports bar. Show up post-game and you're likely to spot at least one of the Toronto Raptors or visiting team members dining on a platter of decadent appetizers like thick, creamy Dungeness crab cakes, or mounds of steak tartare decorated with a layer of silver-dollar-sized truffle shavings. The veal Parmesan steak is another creation in a class of its own, and gold-leaf-flecked cookies served with a butterscotch sauce make for a decadent way to finish things off.
455 King St. W, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 1K4, Canada
Known For
- Weekend brunch
- Intimate private patio
- Rapper Drake is a frequent patron
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Recommended
