2 Best Restaurants in Toronto, Ontario

Toronto’s calling card—its ethnic diversity—offers up a potent mix of cuisines. But with that base, the city’s chefs are now pushing into new territory. Gone are the days of chefs gunning for white linen tablecloths; now pop-up vendors such as Fidel Gastro’s Lisa Marie and Seven Lives Tacos Y Mariscos draw a cult following big enough to open up brick-and-mortar locations.

And it’s not enough to have consistently good food: kitchens are pushed to be creative and embrace food trends. Spanish tapas and Korean fusion have replaced French and Thai as the newest crazes in the city and izakayas are out while ramen is in. Farm-to-table shows no sign of slowing down, with many menus citing the source of their meats and produce. While Toronto is still young as a foodie travel destination, it’s drawing in the crowds, or at a minimum world-famous chefs such as Daniel Boulud and David Chang, who have landed in Toronto with Café Boulud and Momofuku. And as locals will tell you, first come the chefs, then come the savvy foodie travelers, always posting a tweet or photo to Instagram at the city’s newest hot spots.

The Berczy Tavern

$$ | Old Town Fodor's choice

Opened in July 2024, this vibrant new restaurant has quickly established itself as a neighborhood hot spot, serving elevated Mediterranean and international fare alongside a curated, Italian-centric selection of wines and inventive cocktails. The spacious dining room has soaring ceilings, original exposed brick, and 1800s wood beams, creating a warm, inviting space for couples and groups. A sleek white baby grand anchors the piano bar up front, where live music plays nightly. The seasonal menu showcases expertly grilled meats, seafood, and housemade pasta. Many ingredients come from nearby St. Lawrence Market, adding a fresh, local touch to every dish.

Cafe Oro di Napoli

$$ | Old Town

Having been delighting locals with authentic Italian fare since 2018, this cozy, laid-back spot offers a taste of Naples, serving up classic dishes like freshly made pizzas and hand-crafted pastas. The star of the kitchen is its striking red Stefano Ferraro Forni pizza oven, which can reach a blistering 900ºC, baking pizzas to perfection in just 90 seconds. Standouts on the menu include the rich pappardelle osso buco, earthy rigatoni al fungi, and a crowd-pleasing pepperoni pizza that keeps guests coming back for more.

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