The best restaurants Toronto

This is the Vietnamese fast food in town. At lunchtime, the diner is always full. Sandwiches filled with raw vegetables (carrots, cucumbers, etc.) are made with your choice of tofu, chicken, meatballs or even duck confit. We come here for a quick bite to eat on the spot or to take out. Small salads are sold at modest prices, a touch of lightness appreciable. Other Toronto branches: Yonge Street north of Eglinton, corner of Yonge and Gerrard Streets, and York University in North York.

A Canadian leader in the brunch preparation, this chain has finally opened several restaurants in the greater Toronto area. At Cora the breakfast and brunch are rich and tasty. The eggs are always accompanied by a mountain of fresh fruit and hashed. The menu offers many combinations that will satisfy both small and large. The relaxed atmosphere of Cora's makes it a favourite for family brunches on Sunday morning.

On your way back from your shopping trip on Queen West Street, a stop at "Queen Mum", as it is known, is a highly frequented address for more than 40 years. The dishes are internationally inspired, with many specialties from Southeast Asia, the chef's homeland. Moreover, the menu prices will not empty your wallet. It may not be the latest trendy address, but it is a classic in the neighborhood and we highly recommend it. Bonus: a nice little terrace in the back on nice days.

The restaurant ONE relies on the deserved reputation of its chef and offers a cuisine whose quality and refinement are in line with its price: high. The atmosphere follows the trend of the moment in this upscale neighborhood, with a decoration that is both design and warm. All the trends in cuisine are represented, in a high-end version. If you can afford it, we recommend the steaks, including the famous 40-ounce (2.5-pound) Tomahawk, as well as tasty side dishes such as caviar, oysters and pan-fried foie gras.

One of our best addresses for a gourmet brunch any day of the week. If you like eggs Benedict, you'll be delighted with the dozen or so variations. The house also offers sandwiches for a meal on the go, tapas for the pleasure of sharing and more substantial dishes for big appetites, for example. The place is also famous for its cocktails and its nice list of alcohols of all kinds, which we take pleasure in savoring in the lounge. A very trendy address in The Annex.

This little place is an ode to fresh seafood. Half fish shop, half restaurant, the team helps itself directly to the sales counters to fill your plate. You can choose to enjoy your meal on the spot (a few tables are available) or to do your shopping on the store side. Please note that the menu is constantly changing, depending on the season and what is available. To taste Ontario, just look at the origin of the fish on the menu. Also, check out the tasty weekend brunch.

NAMI was one of the first sushi and Japanese restaurants in the city and has since become a classic in Toronto. The framework is simple and clearly refers to the Land of the Rising Sun. In addition to combos, you will find a nice selection of sushi and sashimi à la carte, not to mention rolls and hand rolls and grills. For a more authentic experience, we suggest you take a seat at the Sushi Bar. The waiters usually greet your departure with a "Gochisosama Deshita! " (thanks for coming to eat).

The Sassafraz is a restaurant located in a pretty house in the Yorkville district and is a real invitation to indulge in gourmet delicacies. It serves a rather classical cuisine, mixing French traditions and Canadian novelties. In the summer, the terrace allows you to discreetly observe the comings and goings of the neighbourhood's regulars. Those who do not wish to dine here can always come for a drink in the late evening; the company of a good martini or one of the wines on the impressive menu is ideal. Reservation recommended in the evening.

Formerly known as the Rectory Café, The Riviera is the ideal place to take a gourmet break during a trip to the Toronto Islands (the restaurant is 500 meters from the ferry landing). The setting is simply enchanting and makes you want to take root there for a while, with a glass of wine or beer in hand, wedged in the cushions of the banquette in the dining room or on the large and magnificent terrace with a view on the lake. The menu is simple but effective (homemade chili, sandwiches and burgers, pasta, world flavors, etc.).

The famous diners are these small unpretentious restaurants that can be found all over North America. We love them for their comfort food. Mira Mira has understood this, while updating the formula with a slate that, for lunch and dinner, oscillates between great classics (roast chicken, steak and eggs, hot chicken, etc.) and bistro dishes (yellowfin tuna, tagliatelle with mushrooms, etc.). However, the way everything is prepared stands out, the creativity is there. Also check out the weekend brunch menu, one of the best in town.

Occupying the former premises of the Siddhartha, Lake Inez is a good restaurant in the Little India district specialized in international inspired dishes, supported by a very nice wine list. We already love the interior with its eclectic and vintage style (mention to the old wooden cabinets at the bar). Each dish conceived by the chef and his brigade is a gourmet invitation to discover the different flavors of the world, without falling into traditional cuisine. The menu offers small and large dishes, to share or not.

Perched on the ^38th floor of the Westin Harbour Castle Hotel, this high-flying restaurant is the first and only North American address of Michelin-starred chefs Alfonso and Ernesto Iaccarino. This fine Italian cuisine restaurant was awarded a Michelin star for the first ever edition in Toronto in 2022. Needless to say, the experience here is impeccable and decidedly gourmet, not to mention a breathtaking view of the city skyline , harbour and Lake Ontario. If you want to treat yourself, this is the place to come!

A relatively new addition to Toronto's food scene (late 2021), it is the brainchild of popular chef Rob Rossi, who also owns the renowned Giulietta on College Street. This osteria concocts typical northern Italian cuisine and was awarded a Michelin star in 2022, a testament to the quality of the ingredients and dishes on the menu. The menu features seafood, a tradition rooted in the Liguria region. Mention should also be made of the superb minimalist design of the premises, a creation by Guido Costantino.

Opened by the team behind The Wren, a gourmet address next door, The Wood Owl is more of a wine bar, supported by a cuisine that perfectly matches the wines offered. You can enjoy a pan-fried entrecote with romesco sauce and salsa verde of charred shallots accompanied by pommes allumettes and a good glass of Malbec. That said, the menu does not only offer French-inspired dishes, but also Spanish, Korean and South American. Mention should also be made of the home-made charcuterie.