16 Best Restaurants in Canada

Watch floatplanes take off and land at this buzzy pub on the Fraser River, near YVR's south terminal. A shuttle service runs from the main terminal.

The thin-crust pies at this airy family-run pizzeria are authentically Neapolitan and consistently earn top marks on local (and even global) critics' lists thanks to their fresh ingredients and use of traditional methods. Pasta mains (with gluten-free options) like a fiery Naples-style rigatoni and seafood linguini may take second place but are certainly worth a look.

This artisanal bakery specializes in French-style pastries, sourdough bread, and excellent coffee. It's name comes from the previous designation of the beautiful heritage building the bakery is housed in: Annapolis Royal Customs House and Post Office. 

The name belies the menu at this cozy spot on Duckworth Street where you can get excellent food for any meal of the day. Generous breakfast offerings bring local ingredients to traditional dishes. The with eclectic decor and soft lighting, the atmosphere is both relaxed and intimate. 

The lines might be long at this ice cream shop specializing in artisanal options like "Cinnamon Toast" (malted cinnamon ice cream) and "London Fog" (Earl Grey tea)—but oh is it worth the wait. The flavors are good on their own, but the queues form for their incredible ice cream sandwiches made with freshly baked cookies, Hong Kong waffles, carrot cake, and cinnamon buns.

Hearty sandwiches stuffed with toppings like mortadella, grilled veggies, and spreads made in-house are accompanied by selections of traditional brioche buns, and creative palm-size Viennoiseries at the local legendary boulangerie. It helps to get there earlier in the day to take score of other baked delights like tomato danishes and quirky chocolate corks.

With an ever-changing menu that is influenced by the owner's travels, one year might be Asian-themed, another Spanish, but always with a menu of small and large plates in a casual setting with seating both inside and out. Food is paired with a small, curated wine list and great cocktails. Recent showstoppers included hot cheesy Parmesan-topped oysters served on black lentils, beef cheek Stroganoff with porcini mushroomss in a brandy sauce, and an addictive syrupy fried banana dessert over coconut milk and toothsome tapioca pudding, paired with Viet coffee ice cream.

Actor-turned-baker Craig Pike started this local chain of cookie shops as a small pop-up, but they've since gone viral and then turned ubiquitous throughout the city. The signature is a simple but addictive chocolate chip cookie with a little bit of salt to balance out the sweet, though there are many, many more options in this Church Street location's glass display case. The chocolate chip base becomes a vessel for all sorts of fillings like peanut butter cups, Pop-Tarts, Rice Krispies, chocolate bars like Twix and Toblerone, and, for a cookie-within-a-cookie, Oreo. 

Brave the long lines for breakfast, and you'll be rewarded with skillets heaped high with melted cheddar, scrambled eggs, home fries, and tender brisket, triple-decker breakfast sandos layered with melt-in-your-mouth slow-smoked pork belly, or classic corned beef hash. It really is where Stratford meets for breakfast. Lunch is also available, with good burgers and other sandwiches.

Located smack in the middle of Kensington Market, locals flock to this highly versatile cultural hub that effortlessly merges brunch restaurant, gelateria, and evening cabaret. The sprawling front and back patio make it an ideal location for soaking in local culture over an umami-rich Japanese omelet and pink sakura latte, or cocktails paired with late-night Latin-themed bites. The choices are truly endless. 

Just a five-minute drive from the boat-tour docks in Bay Bulls, this restaurant is affectionately know as "Judy's" to locals. Diner classics like tuna melts and BLTs are served with tea, coffee, or beer to sate hikers and tourists who have gratefully come upon this friendly beacon.

This bright and friendly spot is a Chester community hub, and is a great spot to grab breakfast, lunch, or just coffee and a treat. Everything served is fresh, locally sourced where possible, and absolutely delicious. The attached pantry sells specialty food items, locally made jams and chutneys, and a selection of take-and-heat meals to go.

A winning fusion of Dutch and Indonesian flavors sets this jungle hostel-themed resto-cocktail bar apart from the rest on Portland Street. Start off with rich beef rendang croquettes; sweet, spicy, sour satay lamb skewers; or an addictive pork crackling slaw. Groups can sip themselves all the way to Bali with carafe-sized, summery cocktails like the \"It's All Gone Peach Tong\" (made with melon gin and peach liqueur) or the \"Indo Citrus Sangria\" (made with citrus gin and elderflower liqueur). The house beer, a Dutch-style Session IPA, doesn't disappoint either.

Ride the Queens Quay Terminal escalator to one of the city's hidden fine dim sum experiences. The view overlooking Lake Ontario is nearly as delicious as the restaurant's menu of traditional Cantonese classics like har gao shrimp dumplings, broad snow pea leaves decorated with chunks of king mushroom, and various fresh seafoods from the tank prepared with homemade sauces.

This bright and airy diner specializes in seafood dishes, steaks, and casual dining favorites with a cozy, down-home style. There aren't many options for dining in Louisbourg, but this place makes up for that.

This gastropub is located in a three-story heritage building with an interior of exposed stone and stair railings built from wood recovered from a Russian dacha (country house). The wood-fire grill creates a warm and aromatic experience. With several floors open for dining, you have your choice of the lively ground level or the more intimate atmosphere upstairs.